If you’ve ever wanted to indulge in exuberant experiences, bask in an opulent ambience, while tucking into sushi with your chopsticks, then we’ve just the places for you, Bangaloreans. Here are 14 restaurants in Bangalore that offer Michelin-star-like experiences. Exquisite meals prepared by top chefs, celebrating the country’s finest ingredients, served in the most elegant settings, promise unforgettable dining experiences.
1. Farmlore
Farmlore nestled in Uttarahalli is a restaurant that sits on a 37-acre natural farm. Helmed by Michelin-star chefs, this restaurant offers 10-course farm-to-table meals. Farmlore celebrates traditional and modern cooking methods for the locavore. The harvest-driven menu is packed with flavours that will strengthen guests’ connection with their roots. A soothing ambience awaits you here, as you tuck into delicately prepped food with stories to tell.
Where: 67, Mohan Raju Layout, Sathnur Village, Bagalur, Yelahanka, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 3 pm and 6:30 pm to 10 pm ( Closed on Monday and Tuesday )
Cost: ₹6,500 for two approx.
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2. Yauatcha
It’s no doubt that Yauatcha is not just one of the best restaurants in India, but the world. Perched in 1MG Mall, Yauatcha has a beautiful terrace space that’s a more posh bar than a nightclub. To enjoy your privacy, you can sit at the booth-like seating surrounded by plants. The gastronomical experience here includes a 6-course Michelin-star-like meal ranging from soups, salads, dim sum, stir fry, staples and dessert. And ofcourse end your meal on a warm note with the aromatic Yauatcha blend tea.
Where: Level 5, 1 MG Road Mall, MG Road, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: ₹3,000 for two approx.
3. Blue Ginger
For a Michelin-star-worthy Vietnamese fare, head to Blue Ginger in the Taj West End. Blue Ginger celebrates the under-explored cuisine that has subtle, comforting flavours. The restaurant has a luxurious open-air pavilion, with soli teakwood flooring and lighting conceived by global lighting experts. Rediscover the romance of fine dining in Bangalore with exquisite dishes like Pho, rice paper rolls, Vietnamese fish and more.
Where: Taj West End, Race Course Road, Bangalore
When: 12:30 pm to 3 pm and 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹4,000 for two approx.
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4. Le Cirque Signature
A beautiful blend of French and Italian dishes awaits you at The Leela Palace’s Le Cirque Signature. The restaurant is decked with luxurious interiors and a specially made champagne room allows guests the space for a private dining experience. Choose from plush indoor seating or breezy alfresco seating here. Dishes like Crostini Tartufati, Ravioli Caprese and Fine Herbs Roasted Chicken will transport you to a lovely bistro in France.
Where: The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
When: 12:30 pm to 4 pm and 6:30 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹7,000 for two approx.
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5. Memories Of China
Faithful to serving authentic Chinese cuisine, Memories Of China prepared dishes with ingredients specially imported from China. The 25 best wines served here have impressed the Bangalore crowd for years. Memories Of China credits itself for being an institution that has introduced Bangalore to authentic Chinese cuisine. Sit under the twinkling chandelier as you tantalise your tastebuds with the traditional Peking duck or Steamed Fish in Black Chilli sauce.
Where: 41/3, MG Road, Bangalore
When: 12:30 pm to 3 pm and 7:30 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹3,500 for two people approx.
6. Cajsa
At Cajsa, ITC Gardenia’s newest haven for globally-inspired tasting menus, fine dining is made accessible and even affordable. Choose from their 7,9 and 11-course meals steeped in finesse and luxury with Indian flavours and global techniques taking centre stage. No less than any Michelin-starred tasting menu, we tried Cajsa’s 9-course degustation and were particularly impressed by the Potted Mushroom Pate and Hickory & Farm Raised Chicken courses.
Where: 1 Ashok Nagar, Residency Road, Bangalore
When: 7 pm to 10 pm
Cost: ₹5,000 for two approx.
7. Zarf
Cocooned in Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel, Zarf is the hotel’s ambitious endeavour to bring lost Indian recipes and techniques to the forefront. A culinary journey starting from Kashmir and ending in Kanyakumari is what awaits you here. Banarasi Tomato Chaat, Peshawari Namak Mandi Lamb Chop, Black Mutton Curry, and Dal-E-Zarf stood out for us.
Where: Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center, Prestige Shantineketan, Whitefield, Bangalore
When: 12:30 to 3 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹3,000 for two approx.
8. The Lotus Oriental
The Leela Bhartiya City is perfect for a weekend getaway. And what makes your getaway special is dining at The Lotus Oriental where luxury meets the Orient. At the pristine restaurant, an alfresco dining experience revolving around impeccably cooked Pan Asian delicacies demands your attention. Whether it’s a candlelight dinner with your special one or an intimate family gathering, don’t miss out on their signature Cantonese Buttered Milk Prawn, a delicacy inspired by Vietnamese flavours.
Where: The Leela Bhartiya City, 6/2, Thanisandra Main Road, Tirumanahalli, Jakkur, Bangalore
When: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹3,000 for two people approx.
9. Loya
Take our word for it, LOYA is very deserving of all the accolades it gets. Taj West End’s crown jewel of a dining experience, LOYA works to preserve the North Frontier’s most cherished culinary treasures. Picture the richness of slow-cooking through the dum, pounding of fresh spices by hand or dishes infused with the smoky nuances of dhungar, it’s a tribute to India’s timeless regional cuisines, inspired by recipes passed through generations.
Where: High Grounds, Race Course Road, Bangalore
When: 12:30 to 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹3,500 for two people approx.
10. The Lantern
The Ritz-Carlton’s award-winning Cantonese dim sum house has a beautifully curated menu by international Master Chefs. From Asian-inspired cocktails, authentic Cantonese delicacies, specialty dim sums, top-notch dishes are cooked with the freshest of ingredients in an elegant setting. Don’t take our word for it!
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road, Bangalore
When: 12:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹4,000 for two approx.
11. LUPA
Designed like a Tuscany home with gushing fountains, cobble-stoned pathways and verdant greens, LUPA is culinary maverick Manu Chandra’s most “audacious” project. An excellent European restaurant sitting in the heart of MG Road. Globetrotters can see themselves leaning towards the Caprese pizza, an ode to Italy’s Margherita Pizza and savouring Hot Brie, a tribute to the large-hearted Italian hospitality.
Where: 86, Spencers Towers, Mahatma Gandhi Road, MG Road, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 3:30 pm and 7 pm to 1 am
Cost: ₹5,000 for two people approx.
12. Naru Noodle Bar
The anticipation to bag a table at Naru Noodle Bar is no less than jostling for reservations at a Michelin-starred restaurant. The same goes for the food at the quaint 20-seater noodle bar as well. What started as a delivery-only kitchen by culinary genius Kavan Kuttapa is now Bengaluru hottest restaurant that’s dominating discourse. The menu features aromatic bowls of ramen, hand-rolled Temaki tacos and Asian-inspired appetisers.
Where: 105, Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road, Raja Ram Mohanroy Extension, Shanti Nagar, Bangalore
When: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: ₹3,200 for two approx.
13. Falak
Nestled on the 17th floor of The Leela Bhartiya City, Falak is the 5-star property’s award-winning Indian restaurant. An ode to the endless skies and surreal panoramic views it offers. Legendary chef Chef Farman Ali, a doyen in Mughlai cuisine, takes you through the buzzing gullies of the North-Western Frontier region with rich slow-cooked delicacies, straight out of the tandoor like Tandoori Chicken, nostalgia-inducing Dadi Jaan Ka Murga and the aromatic Koyla Atta Chicken.
Where: 6/2, The Leela Bhartiya City, Tirumanahalli, Thanisandra Main Road, Jakkur, Bangalore
When: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm and 7 pm to 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹4,000 for two approx.
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14. Rim Naam
Sitting deep within the gardens of The Oberoi, Rim Naam is known for its luxurious Thai delicacies served in an alfresco setting. Be seated on a secluded wooden pavilion that seems afloat, surrounded by a water body. Fresh seafood, and authentic Thai specialities helmed by Master Che Tam, will set the course of the evening accompanied by softa and traditional music.
Where: The Oberoi, 37-39, MG Road, Bangalore
When: 12:30 pm to 3 pm and 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹5,000 for two approx.
15. Jamavar
The Leela Palace’s Jamavar derives its name from the intricate brocades of Kashmir. Soak in the essence of the Maharajas and Nawabs as your feast on delicacies truly fit for royalty. Decked with traditional paintings of pure gold leaves and opulent silver table settings, the ambience tells a tale of the erstwhile royalty. The fare at the award-winning restaurant includes Gosht Nalli Ka Salan, Dal Jamavar and Lobster Neeruli, flavourful Indian delicacies.
Where: The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
When: ₹5,000 for two approx.
Cost: 12 pm to 2:30 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm
So, these are some of the best restaurants in Bangalore that promise you Michelin-star-like experiences. It’s all about opulence, fine food prepared with gorgeous ingredients and a romantic evening, that will be cherished in the years to come.
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