Best Fine-Dining Restaurants In Bangalore, India

1. Raj Pavilion

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Raj Pavilion is one of the five fine-dining restaurants within ITC Windsor, a five-star hotel located smack in the center of the city. It has earned a strong reputation for its regal architecture and elaborate breakfast and dinner buffets. Diners can choose from a variety of cuisines, including North Indian, South Indian, American, Asian and continental fare. Also, there’s an extensive selection of desserts for sweet-toothed diners.

Raj Pavilion

Address: 25, Windsor Square, Golf Course Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052

Website: Raj Pavilion

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

2. JW Kitchen

Situated within the elegant JW Marriott Hotel, the JW Kitchen is a firm favorite among locals and visitors alike, thanks to its open buffet for lunch, Sunday brunch and a la carte menu, let alone the central location. The main menu draws heavily on Indian, Italian and continental fare, and there are sections for desserts and cocktails. It also boasts an open kitchen, allowing diners to watch chefs prepare food from scratch. If that wasn’t enough to tempt you, there are magic shows and fun acts for kids every weekend, and live music to keep the diners entertained throughout the meal.

JW Kitchen

Address: JW Marriott Bengaluru, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Rd, Beside, UB City, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

Website: JW Kitchen

Opening hours: 12:30pm - 3pm, 7:30pm - 11pm (daily)

3. Ssaffron

For a fine-dining experience coupled with one of the best views of Bangalore, visit Ssaffron. Situated on the 18th floor of the Shangri-La Hotel, the restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine made from fresh and homegrown produce. The Tulsi Kalonji Paneer Tikka (cottage cheese stuffed with basil, tomato and nigella seeds) and Silbatta Ke Tikki (Kebab infused with beetroot and peanut) appetizers are a delectable start to the meal. The main course includes dishes primarily from four places of India - Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Hyderabad. For dessert, one of the most popular items is Rangoli Kulfi. After dining, retreat to the rooftop bar Hype to enjoy a creative cocktail with live music.

Ssaffron

Address: Shangri-La Hotel, 56-6B, Palace Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560056

Website: Ssaffron

Opening hours: Mon: 12pm - 3:30pm, 7:30pm - 11:30pm; Tues - Sat: 12pm - 3:30pm, 7pm - 11:30pm; Sun: 7am - 11:30am, 12pm - 3:30pm

4. Alto Vino

Alto Vino serves home-style Italian cuisine that draws influence from different regions of Italy, thus resulting in a gastronomic adventure. Try the Funghi (warm mushroom salad), Fritto Misto (batter fried shrimps), polpettine (sauteed chicken dumplings with olives), ravioli and chicken pasta. Finish up with Tiramisu or traditional pannacotta. Adding to the appeal is the rustic decor, soothing music and an impressive wine list, which together render it a fail-safe date spot.

Alto Vino

Address: Bengaluru Marriott Hotel 8th Road, Plot No 75, EPIP Zone, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560066

Website: Alto Vino

Opening hours: 6:30pm - 11pm (daily)

5. Kebabs & Kurries

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Located in the luxurious ITC Gardenia, Kebabs & Kurries is the place to dine if you have a penchant for kebabs. The menu includes a variety of succulent kebabs made the traditional way, in addition to biryanis, curries and classic dishes from across the country. Local favorites include murgh bemisaal (tandoori chicken-based dish), warqi parantha, galawati kebab, dum pukht gosht biryani (lamb biryani) and dal bukhar (black lentil soup). The aesthetics of the restaurant are elegant and serene, complete with brass motif gateways, carved wooden pillars, wooden furnishings and Dholpur stone flooring.

Kebabs & Kurries

Address: ITC Gardenia, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

Website: Kebabs & Kurries

Opening hours: 12:30pm - 2:45pm, 7pm - 11:30pm (daily)

6. Karavalli

With an atmospheric decor of vintage wood furnishings, traditional thatched roof, brass doors and garden seating with candle lights, Karavalli provides a unique dining experience with excellent food to match. The menu features classic dishes from southwest regions of India, with a special focus on seafood. From wood-fired mutton curry to succulent tiger prawn roasts and fried black pomfret wrapped in banana leaf, diners will have a long list of delicious options featuring a potpourri of flavors to choose from. There are a lot of vegetarian options as well.

Karavalli

Address: Ground Floor, The Gateway Hotel, Residency Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025

Website: Karavalli

Opening hours: 12:30pm - 3pm, 7pm - 11:30pm (daily)

7. Alba

Housed in the JW Marriott Hotel, Alba is renowned for its Italian cuisine. Head Chef Eliyaz devotedly crafts an Italian menu, filled with classic wood-fired pizzas, pasta, salads and a wide selection of desserts. To start, try the prawn risotto, quattro fromaggi pizza and black chicken paired with Italian wine, and don’t miss classic Tiramisu for dessert. The interior is elegant with ample space for a family get-together, a celebration or a romantic dinner.

Alba

Address: 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

Website: Alba

Opening hours: 12:30pm - 3pm, 7pm - 11pm (daily)

8. Tandoor Restaurant

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Located on the bustling MG Road, Tandoor Restaurant is a favorite of North Indian food lovers. There are many types of Indian bread available, alongside a delicious selection of hot, mild and spicy mains, starters, tandoor and tawa recipes. We recommend trying paneer tikka, Tandoori platter, methi murg (chicken-based dish), subzi noorani kofta (Mughlai dish) and butter chicken with Tandoori roti or butter naan. It also has an extensive selection of cocktails to complement your meal. Aesthetically, it is decked out in traditional decor, complete with murals, chandeliers and wooden furniture.

Tandoor Restaurant

Address: MG Road, Craig Park Layout, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

Opening hours: 12pm - 3pm, 7pm - 11:30pm (daily)

9. Feast

Feast is an all-day, interactive dining restaurant with buffet and à la carte options. What makes it so amazing is that cuisines from different parts of the world are on offer, including Western, Indian and Southeast Asian - and every dish looks like an art and tastes like heaven. For those who like to be entertained, there are live cooking stations that involve diners, from its preparation to their last bite. So, go all out and try their multi-cuisine buffet. Be sure to save the room for zauq-e-shahi, a baked royal dessert prepared from condensed milk, boondi and fig. The cherry on top is that this culinary sanctuary is situated in the magnificent Sheraton Grand Hotel.

Feast

Address: 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram-Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560055

Website: Feast

Opening hours: 6:30am - 11:30pm (daily)

10. Jamavar

With a royal decor complete with gold leaf wall paintings and handcrafted wooden furniture, and a menu full of decadent Indian cuisine, this plush restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a special occasion. It has been voted by Forbes USA as one of the world’s top 10 power dining spots. Their menu includes a variety of dishes that take diners on a culinary voyage across the country. Do try their house specialties like Lobster Neeruli (a coastal dish prepared with shallots and tomatoes), Raan-e-Jamavar (lamb-based dish) and Mirchi Ka Salan (Hyderabadi specialty curry).

Jamavar

Address: Lobby level, The Leela Palace Bengaluru,, 23, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008

Website: Jamavar

Opening hours: 12pm - 11:30pm (daily)

Bangalore is a foodie haven

Bangalore is a foodie city with a variety of cuisines on offer - and then some. To whet your appetite, here’s our selection of the best fine-dining restaurants in Bangalore. Make sure you drop by one or all of the restaurants above and try out their selection of sumptuous cuisines.