Le Jardin Bangalore

This is the coffee shop at the Oberoi in Bangalore (which I regard as one of the established best hotels in the city). Went there for lunch and tried the pre-set menu (with combination of buffet). Basically the salads and dessert are spread out while you can selectteh main course from a choice of 10-15 dishes. Its a different idea but the food tastes good - its as simple as that. I tried the prawns and fish curries. was good. The dal and aloo subzi is always there to accompany the main course order. They can do better with an assorted bread basket! The taste of the food is nice and leaves a light feeling. The curries are fairly spicy but I guess the advantage here is that you can order it as you like - service is pretty personalized. Overall a good experience when you are ready to spend on the higher side. BTW - I would strongly recommend a cup of coffee at their open air bar (Polo Club) - it is served in a tray with some cookies and you will really enjoy it after a nice meal.

Style - 4 stars

Would I go there again - Yes!

Food for two - Rs 2500

Caperberry Bangalore

This one is located on Dickenson Road (right behind the Tanishq showroom). It is a very well done place - excellent food and very nice services. I was quite amazed that it was not crowded on a Friday evening when we went for dinner. There are decent portions of whatever you order - chicken, fish or vegetarian. I tried the grilled John Dorry (if I remember the name correct!). It was white fish - Australian, which had its own taste. I liked it. The chicken, duck and mushrooms looked good too!

Dessert was OK though. It was a fancy preparation (live chilled cooking in liquid nitrogen at minus 196 celsius) but I honestly did not relish the taste as much as I liked the main course. Must mention that the chocolate cake provided by them was at the perfect temperature. Was impressed by that!

Was not in for wines as I had to drive family back but then this is one place where I would say wine would go very well with the food.

If you are in the mood for something different - European - try this place.

For the ambience, service and quality - I would admit I found the prices reasonable.

Style - 4 stars

Would I go there again - Yes!

Food for two - Rs 1000 (without liquor)