Bengaluru (Bangalore) Restaurants

  1. Casa del Sol

    This is a relaxed Mediterranean-style bistro with a semi-alfresco area. Wednesday is disco night, Thursday has free salsa classes and Sunday has a good brunch with lots of activities for kids.

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  2. Ebony

    Worth visiting for its terrace tables overlooking the city and its savoury mains of the Thai, French and Parsi varieties.

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  3. Grasshopper

    You won't regret schlepping 15km south of the city centre to enjoy a delicious, relaxed meal at this restaurant-cum-fashion-boutique in a leafy residential setting. Husband and wife team Sonali and Himanshu design clothes and fantastic fusion menus of five or seven set courses. Bookings are essential, with weekends being the busiest.

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  4. Harima

    Practically a home-away-from-home for Bengaluru's expat Japanese, Harima is pretty much on the mark for its atmosphere and Japanese food, including sushi, noodles, tempura and more obscure dishes such as natto (fermented bean sprouts).

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  5. Konark

    This place serves tasty Indian food in colourful, comfy surroundings. The lunchtime South Indian thali is a gut buster; for something less filling, opt for the snack dishes, or eggless cakes and pastries.

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  7. Legend of Sikandar

    Legend of Sikandar serves Lucknowi, Hyderabadi and North Indian cuisine to general applause.

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  8. Mavalli Tiffin Rooms

    MTR dishes up legendary masala dosas (curried vegetables inside a crisp pancake) for breakfast and tiffin (snacks). Be prepared to stand in line, especially for the thalis - a feast of 12 dishes for lunch and dinner.

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  9. Nagarjuna

    Not a place to linger, this fast-moving, constantly packed-out joint dishes up spicy-as-hell Andhra specialities on banana leaves.

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  10. Olive Beach

    This spot duplicates the groovy Mediterranean style and deliciously authentic food of its Delhi and Mumbai (Bombay) sisters. Book ahead for the great Sunday brunch with free-flowing booze.

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  11. Only Place

    The burgers, steaks and yummy apple pie couldn't be tastier at this delightful semi-alfresco restaurant with a relaxed vibe.

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  13. Paparazzi

    Spicy chicken kebabs (served on a flaming skewer) and decent caesar salads are served with sweeping city views at this supertrendy place. The around Rs200 set lunch is a good option.

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  14. Queen's Restaurant

    The rustic, tribal décor gives this cosy restaurant the atmosphere of an upmarket mud hut. The delicious Indian food draws in the customers.

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  15. Samarkand

    For Peshawari cuisine and theatrical décor.

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  16. Sunny's

    Beloved by the expat and well-to-do Indian set, Sunny's is like a little piece of California transplanted to downtown Bengaluru. The salads, pizzas and pastas are impressive, and the desserts downright sinful.

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  17. Tandoor

    Consistently good tandoori, biryani (steamed rice with meat or vegetables) and kebab dishes.

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  19. Ulla's Refreshments

    Rise above the MG Rd crowds on Ulla's convivial terrace, where you can dig into simple, tasty North and South Indian fare like Thalis traditional South Indian and Gujerati 'all-you-can-eat' meals.

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