On the outside it looked promising, and the day's specials written in colored chalk on the small blackboard right outside seemed interesting as well.
There's seating space on the first floor as well as the ground, but we were told we couldn't sit upstairs as that area opened up only during the evenings. I don't get the point of it really. Anyway. The ground floor itself has fair a couple of different seating options - with some tables inside and some right outside. One major pain is just how tiny their tables are. The tables for two can hold only food for one.. at best one small dish and two small quarter plates to eat in. This isn't well thought out at all. I don't know about the first floor, but the ground floor tables (atleast most of them) are very impractical. Despite this however, the decor is clean and simple.. and the hygiene and cleanliness seems to have been taken care of.
The staff is very polite, courteous and eager to help. We were promptly received, sat at a table of choice and were offered water within a minute of stepping in. The staff also helps you make your decision on the food and their suggestions are pretty good I think.
The variety they offer in the menu is pretty good.. so you can build your own pasta by choosing a sauce, pasta shape and any add ons. They've got some nice options in appetisers with your usual bruschetta and misc breads as well.
They have some great options in thin crust pizzas as well, and we were told that the pizzas were introduced just 3 days before we went in.
I was very satisfied with the taste of the food - both the pizzas and the pastas are very well made, and unlike most other restaurants - it is not partial to either vegetarians or non vegetarians. There are equal number of good food options for both across the menu.
Despite being pretty satisfied with the food, I still stick to 3 on 5 because for the offering the prices are pretty exaggerated. The decor and ambience is very basic.. and this restaurant is located in an office locality where most eaters come in from work during their lunch breaks. Their prices should have been at least 1/3rds lower than they are. 750 for two which is mentioned here, seems right about accurate - and it should have been more like 500 for two. This is also considering that their food presentation is pretty basic. So with no fine crockery/cutlery, very basic seating and furnishing, basic ambience; the price tag buys you just the food - with no frills.
I still say the service was impeccable, the food was great. The prices, although, are unjustified.
When I posted this review online, I did get a response from the restaurant. I'm posting the reply here as well.
"Thank You Nidhi. Appreciate you taking time in writing a feedback. We are glad that you have liked our food. We are working on VALUE COMBOS, keeping the corporate target group in mind, the same should be rolled out in few weeks time. Will keep you posted through Zomato. Thank you once again for your visit and valued feedback. Look forward serving you again."
I will definitely try their value combos as well when they're rolled out. Looking forward to it
My rating: 3/5 (Just because of the prices)
Address: Cunningham Road, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka
Phone:080 3041 2940 ext. 337
Bon Appetit!
Love,
Nidhi
My review at zomato.com
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