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Avartana

Restaurant Indian restaurant South indian restaurant

One of the Top rated Indian restaurants in Chennai


Address

ITC Grand Chola Hotel, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India

Website

www.itchotels.in

Contact

+91 44 2220 0000

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (3.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 7 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 7 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12:30 to 3 PM, 7 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 12:30 to 3 PM, 7 to 11 PM
  • Monday: 7 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Prashanth G. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was exquisite. Extremely unique experience. As much as we loved how the food tasted, we were not completely convinced about the portion sizes & the overall waiting time for the full course meal to complete. No matter how fancy & elegant the dishes might look and taste, 2.5 hours was a long time for us to sit patiently at a table waiting for each dish to arrive one by one. To be fair though, it was a Friday night with a full house, and I won't be surprised if the restaurant generally becomes full on other days as well, considering the quality of food. For the more patient folks our there, this restaurant might be an excellent find and experience. Make sure you go with the right mindset and know what to expect out of the experience.
    21 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Krishna Teja Y. 6 months ago on Google • 1359 reviews
    Visited this place after hearing that it's awarded the 4th best restaurant in India and 30th best restaurant in Asia for 2023. Had the 13 course vegetarian meal here and it's decent but not as great as expected though! Every item was served one after the other and that too with a unique presentation. The staff had described each item while serving it. A unique but not an unforgettable 3 hour long dining experience! It would have been better if the menus were flexible instead of fixed though. I wanted to try some items in the other menus but couldn't because I had to order the entire set for that! Would surely visit again if this is changed!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Frank N. 5 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    This was a surprise visit with all my friends . Avartana was our choice and I don’t remember exactly it was Tara menu. The restaurant looks awesome , extraordinary, elegant,eloquent and colossal or whatever you think about perfection. But the food was literally nothing when compared to the place size and quality. Big plates but a macro size food and it takes 15 min in between to bring the food . What kind of culture is that . Well at least the taste must be good but isn’t . Out of ten 3 of them was good but rest were in contrast with the other . Couldn’t get a picture of taste but sure you will be full stomach by waiting for food which are hard to find in plate . I assume that this place is for just talking and not eating . But the service was outstanding. They were great and polite . This is what you get for 5 star rating hotel . Great well I don’t know how many people will accept my thoughts but this is purposefully my own thought and was just Sharing .
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chayasmita D. 9 months ago on Google
    Had the bella beautiful veg and non-veg course. Avartana is a beautiful experience. The food was absolutely delicious. What's so interesting in the surprising elements in every course, very innovative dishes with regular ingredients sets one to wonder what's coming next. Kudos to the energetic staff & talented chefs at Avartana!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kishore M. 2 years ago on Google
    If it wasn’t so cheesy I’d have said someone should rename the place Aaahvartana! Easily the finest dining experience in Chennai… by a mile. The menu is nothing short of exotic and it has created the most non-replicable formula for localised fine dining in the country! Each meal can take about an hour, and even more if you are in the mood. And the beauty is that it goes way beyond food. As a family, we visit Avartana only on really special occasions where we switch of our otherwise constantly pinging phones, kick back and soak in the experience. My mum has never featured in any review, but Avartana… is truly special. If you love somebody, take them to Avartana, and if they don’t like it… well, stop loving them!!!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deepak A B. 1 year ago on Google
    My first fine dine in experience in india, Loved it. The way they explain the food after serving, the innovation they did with our South Indian food. Specially there presentation and there unique plates for each dish. Once tried walked in last month and they were fully booked. So better to reserve before itself as seats are limited. Saw many review like food are severed and not filling. But we felt food was arriving at steady phase . And also food for enough for an adult. We went for Anika 13 course meal non vegetarian and had the pork and lamb brain replaced with chicken and prawn. You get the menu with price to select in your mail when u do the reservation. It was starting from 7 course to 13 course meals. I may not repeat it as it’s expensive, but a must try if u can afford it.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shivaraman S. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for dinner with a few friends. This was an elaborate 13 course meal. The portions were small but put together they were heavy. The service was also very slow, be prepared to spend atleast 2 hours. There were lot of new dishes on the menu, including miniature barota. The ice creams at the end were delicious
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kuntal G. 2 years ago on Google
    Well-lit, comfortable and with light music in the background, this restaurant within the ITC Grand Chola, is a nice place for a gastronomic experience. The food arrives at a steady pace, and the servers are well-versed with what each dish brings to the plate. Some of the combinations sound surprisingly odd, but they gel really well and are a burst of flavors. The food is strictly meant for a luxurious experience and not to fill one up to the brim. Recommended for those who like trying out different cuisines and a fusion of flavors, along with a glass or two of drinks. Follow me on Instagram at @theravenousbong
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Smylee N. 4 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    We had the 13 course meal. Was a lovely experience altho it was a bit too much for me, perhaps 11 course would’ve been perfect. Very thoughtfully curated and delicious too. We’d gone to celebrate my birthday, some acknowledgement from the staff or a little something like a message on the dessert would’ve been nice and thoughtful.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alina R. 10 months ago on Google
    The food was absolutely incredible. Beautifully presented and tasted delicious. We got Anika and Tara tasting menus and we were warned that it would take about 3 hours to get through. We have been here for 4+ hours because of how slow the service is. We waited 20 mins for a cheque. And when they brought it out they made a whole thing about us wanting to split the bill. They told us that it will take them even longer to get it ready. And alcohol is billed separately and cannot be split.. overall yes do come here for the food but have one person pay the entire bill and prepare for delays.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vishy S. 3 months ago on Google • 123 reviews New
    Outstanding food. The food tasted just as great as it looked. Initially was sceptical whether the food would taste as good as it was packaged. But Chef Sunanda and her team just Surprised us and in a very pleasant way with their 13 course Kimaya menu. Prakash’s Service team matched the food, the team demystified the food for us by detailing the food What stood out for me - Rasam Ina Martini glass Lamb brain fritter Curry leaf tempura as a garnish to the chicken Shrimp & Coriander dumpling Char Grilled Pork Belly Sago Yogurt
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sundar k. 4 years ago on Google
    Its an unique experience... Beyond my imagination.. best food I ever had in my life.. Had 11 course meal and it took 3 hrs to finish it and each dish was fantastic.. You will feel like you are in Masterchef Australia... What an experience..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 jahnavi j. 2 years ago on Google
    Although I have been to 5 star restaurants previously, this is very different with my previous experience. I really liked the ambience. I was awe with the food presentation and serving sets. The only thing that disappointed me was quantity and the price. Food was in miniature version which is not even sufficient for 3years kid. Most of the foods are from our kitchen with new names. Rice crackers (vadiyam), curd with beetroot toppings, Rasam as starter drink, cherry tomato with rice crackers are considered as dishes, which is not really acceptable. Quantity provided was not even sufficient to taste. Atleast cost could have been reasonable. Overall, had some good-time. They will take max 3hrs to provide all the dishes you ordered and you will have so much time to spend with your family. Taste : 3/5 Quantity : 0/5 Price : 0/5 If you really doesn’t bother to spend then yes, this is good. If not, this place is not really for you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nandini s. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best dining experiences a person may have,with the large spread of 14 course meal,they offer you everything, which you could think of. Infact some dishes like are made from simple vegetable, which we often think of tasteless And the best part is they care about your calories as well The portion or bite size is well balanced along with the taste and fabulous presentation style. MUSY TRY!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kumaran A. 1 year ago on Google
    The best fine dining in Chennai. It’s a must try. They explain everything in detail and even guide you to have it the right way. The food was splendid and the ambience was great. Last but not the least the service was top notch. We really had a great time with the family. It’s bit pricey but totally worth it
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 suraj d. 11 months ago on Google
    My first nice dining experience in Avartana was fantastic. The manner they describe the dish after it has been served, as well as the innovation they have made with our South Indian cuisine. Particularly noteworthy are their presentation and distinct dishes for each meal. When I tried to stroll in last month, they were completely booked. As seats are limited, it is best to reserve ahead of time. Totally Love it 😊😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anush r. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place. The food was all on point. They have 5 different set menus to choose from, we went with the 13 course option and they were very accommodating, they let us replace food we dint like. The staff was very warm and courteous as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G RP (. 9 months ago on Google
    An experience, maybe once in a lifetime to a commoner like me. Being a Chennaite, visiting Avartana for dinner for the first time was surreal. Though we've all heard of great reviews about this place, I wasn't able to fathom what it was all about. So, I chose the right event for the dreamy dinner night. All the dishes were exquisite and beautifully presented!! 😍 We could choose from 4 choices - Maya, Bela, Jiaa, and Anika (All 4 available in both veg & NV courses - 7,9,11,13 course meals respectively) We went with Bela and the whole experience span over 2 hours for the 9-course meal. As we sat across we were first served with Veen still water which was weird since hot water would have been better in retrospect. 😅 For a palate cleanser, it was yogurt-dipped cucumber and french pressed tomato rasam - Crunchy and sour cucumber while the rasam was fresh from the press, unique in the way he explained the process 🤭 Tomato and millet rice crisp - Crispy rice cake with crunchy veggies and sauce 😚 Crispy chili potato with buttermilk sphere - Surprised by the way the buttermilk was sphered; awesome Spiced potato 🤩 Cauliflower crunch with pomo & mint - Weird cause had the burnt taste from the cauliflower yet interesting 🤔 Pumpkin dumpling in butter emulsion and fried beans - THE BEST; flows smoothly along every bite 😘 For the intermission, we were served Cucumber & Apple sorbet - Sweet, frothy, and kicky ❤️ Asparagus & coconut stew with turmeric coconut & idiyappam - SO DAMN thick stew which lights up all the senses; sweet and perfect for a main course 👌 Spiced aubergine with Byadgi chili emulsion & sago - Unbelievable, the way they peeled the aubergine skin to form a basket with soft sago and creamy emulsion, PERFECT 😋 Veg fritter rice with sesame & palm nectar - Deep fried rice with native veggies, tastes heavenly 👌 Fennel panna cotta with angel hair caramel - All time best, presented very well and the formation of white chocolate as an egg - their thought process is beyond the ionosphere 😍 Owing to our special occasion, the team was courteous enough to serve a dessert to close the meal with. What looked like a cheesecake and white chocolate turned out to be Idly and coffee cake, VERY SURPRISED with the innovation, the presentation, the taste, and the impact. For the final palate cleanser, it was Pan ice cream with betel leaf 🫠 What went wrong in the middle was that they missed serving the cauliflower in the first half and ended up serving it at the last which ruined the aftertaste of the meal Phewww!! That was some experience since we would have hardly had 20 bites of food yet it made us feel, OKAY THAT WAS GOOD!! 😇 The ambiance was rich with bright white lights and opulent seating. Their service is why they are where they are. It was well-coordinated, courteous, and pleasant. Valet parking at ITC is never a problem. I wouldn't comment on the rate since this place is extravagant and the prices are exorbitant, EOD!! 🤗 Avartana is not the place to go for a glutton like me. It is also not the place to go to have sumptuous quality food. It is the spot to experience luxurious fine dining; a place to find innovation in food, a place to understand why it is in the TOP 30 dining spots in Asia and what it takes for them to be there, AN EXPERIENCE!!! 🫡
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 voilavj 6 months ago on Google
    Food is absolute nonsense. The items had random marinated veggies and fruits which makes the palate literally sob for something substantial. Fine, the quantities are tiny, like a dot in the middle of a plate, you hope for an Disneyland in your taste buds but it turns out to be Halloween candy level. I was kinda sad at the end. So much effort, so many plates, but sad, sad food. And I vent here. But the service, the plating, the plates, the elaborate dining experience is a definitely a novelty. Beautiful experience. Like a Cruiseship on Cooum.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rahul B. 4 years ago on Google
    The ambience was great and the customer service was excellent. We had the food at a corresponding order at perfect interval and were explained about the food very well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sid 4 months ago on Google • 70 reviews
    One of the best tasting menus I’ve ever had! Do be prepared to spend 2+ hours and the service was top-notch!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanya S. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best dining experience. Great ambiance. Authentic south indian taste with amazing presentation. Thank you Avartana for a most enjoyable experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raja R. 1 year ago on Google
    Epitome of Fine Dining! Lovely ambience with great food. Portion looks small but the list of items you get, you will end up full by end of the course.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mahendran J. 10 months ago on Google
    3 plus hours we spent to complete all the dishes under Anika Menu. Very tasty and mouthful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 madhurendra s. 2 years ago on Google
    It's an unique restraunt with innovative menus and of course cuisines. Traditional famous cuisines have been given new face. They serve you with 7 course, 9 course etc meals which have lesser portions so that one can savour entire meal. Excellent ambience and good service. Food is really delicious. Presentation of cuisines is something to see and enjoy. Good experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bhupinder K. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the entire experience. The food enchants every sense. The concept of 7,9 and 11 course meals were wonderful. You can choose from about 7-8 different options. Absolutely fabulous food. Do not forget to mention about the RASAM, it was too good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ameeta A. 3 years ago on Google
    The food here is exceptional. Each dish comes to the table sequentially, depending on the chosen menu and has ingredients blending together to make it a burst of flavour, texture and surprise in one bite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 N N. 5 years ago on Google
    Pretty nice setup and interesting menu. The service was quick and staff is super courteous. The items are personalized to a great level as well. We loved the desert which was a vegan egg and the starter on a stone bowl.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rohit K. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing Food , Took almost 3 hrs to finish dinner... Perfect dinner date with family, Exciting menu. Will come back soon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anand V. 4 years ago on Google
    This is an amazing restaurant that should be featured in the best restaurants in India and the world. Before I comment on the food, I need to talk about their impeccable service. The friendly staff at the restaurant are very helpful in explaining each dish and oblige on any special request, they wait on you as if their your personal butler. They are always there and you don't need to wait for food, the service is very prompt. It only shows the efficiency of this place. The food, is sublime, scrumptious, flavour mela, gastronomical adventure that you crave. They have options of both veg and non veg meal in 7 9,11,13 and 15 course meal. Excellent selection of wine and beverages to go with your exquisite meal. If you looking for fine dining and enjoy the luxury of tasting a multi course meal, avartana is your answer. While the portion sizes look small, believe me it would be enough at the end of the meal. It is slightly expensive than any other restaurants but believe me it is worth the money as you woukd have to spend a whole lot to go outside of India to experience such a meal. If you think this review was useful, please do give me a like and encourage me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob E. 6 months ago on Google • 84 reviews
    This beautiful restaurant in the ITC Grand Cholla is simply stunning. From food, to drinks, to service, the complete experience was spot on. You choose from small (8 courses) to large (13 courses) menus and the dishes just start coming. The food is Indian like none other, and will spoil you for future restaurants. I enjoyed sparkle, the fish and seafood menu interspersed with some vegetarian options. In total, 13 courses plus an amuse bouche and soup. The amuse bush immediately puts your palate on guard. You know from the first bite that this is going to be a pure culinary delight. The Soup, which takes 6 hours to prepare is uniquely served from coffee carafe. Fresh soup is poured over herbs, spices, and tomatoes before being presented in a martini glass The first of the seafood dishes, the cuttlefish was juicy perfectly offset by a crisp rice cracker. A vegetarian interlude, the beetroot and curd cheese was dusted with dehydrated, ground, curry leaf powder for that amazing zing and beautiful finish. They dehydrate the leaves and grind them fresh in a coffee grinder. Next up was my favorite of the meal, and a dish that was worth the whole meal. Pan seared lobster with a spring onion emulsion. Those flavours were heightened by the addition of Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) chilis A fresh, not fried, shrimp and coriander dumpling was mouthwatering. Another interlude, this time for the crispy chili potato that you have to eat in one bite. The taste starts crunchy and flavours of potatoes but then those flavors just burst inside your mouth with a hidden juiciness of pineapple and mint. You didn't see that coming! The palate cleanser of a cucumber and apple sorbet was floating on a lime juice foam, and it arrived just in time to refresh your mouth, give you a pause, and allow you to settle in for the second half of the experience. The crab claw was fried to perfection and the softness of the claw was perfectly offset by the red chili chutney Pan seared cod was not your grandads fish and ships. Served on a dosa in a fermented tomato broth, the flavours blended and infused the fish. A perfect harmony. The aubergine with a Byadgi chili was on point. Perfect presentation in an edible aubergine peel followed up with delicious flavours. Mussels in coconut broth was surprisingly spicy but what you didn't expect were the string hoppers that sopped up the delicious broth. This was perhaps the only minor twinge (not a disappointment) in the meal. The mussels were a little dry but they were refreshed by the broth and well still full of flavour. I don't know how they cooked the seafood fritter. It had fresh seafood in amongst perfectly cooked palm noodles and a sugary, treacle, base. It's beyond me how they made the treacle so sticky but kept the seafood so fresh. Served over sticky rice it was just amazing Since I turned ten I've never eaten a candle (well, probably), until the mango pudding with ghee candle. Mangoes aren't in season at the moment, but they are still amazing. A mystery I can't solve! When you see an egg in a nest, hopefully you feel empathy for the bird that might emerge, until they take a mallet to it and reveal the delicious panacotta inside. I have no idea how you can make such a perfectly cooked soft boiled egg from desert. But wow! The experience was two to three hours, and I can't wait to do it again next time I'm in Chennai.

  • 2/5 Yamini J. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Avartana is undoubtedly a gastronomic marvel, and the service exceeded all expectations at an impressive 200/100. The staff's politeness and helpfulness added to the overall positive ambiance. Opting for the Kimaya experience during a leisurely Saturday lunch, I was treated to an array of approximately 14 bite-sized delights. The restaurant graciously accommodated my preference for vegetarian options, replacing lamb and beef with equally delectable alternatives. The starters were a true delight, with flavors that captivated the palate. However, the main course took an unfortunate turn. The uthukuli parotta was drowning in butter, and the lamb rice seemed to be more of an oil dish with rice playing a minor role. The okra yogurt, while artistically presented, suffered from an imbalance of oil, making it less enjoyable due to its bland taste. Dessert, while not extraordinary, provided a decent conclusion to the culinary journey. Despite the creative presentation, the inconsistency in taste across courses was evident. Avartana seems to prioritize showcasing the chef's prowess and the impeccable service of ITC hotels over maintaining a consistently high standard of food quality. Multiple comments hinting at a one-time positive experience now make more sense, as the restaurant may not justify a return visit based on the price paid. In my personal perspective, Avartana falls short of creating a dining experience worth revisiting.

  • 5/5 Rohit B. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Great food. Service can be better

  • 5/5 Dr. AB Govindaraj, F. 2 years ago on Google
    Brightly lit up. Non veg Hanika menu was wonderful and delicious

  • 5/5 chitra v. 1 year ago on Google
    Good ambience. Hats off to the chef for his creativity. Right portions for all the courses. Excellent taste. True feast for the eyes and the tastebuds. Waiting to come back. It was an excellent night.

  • 5/5 radha k. 3 years ago on Google
    Finest restaurant for food lovers each bite is a complete delicacy Come across the waiter Manoj he made my experience to next level all the staff has complete knowledge on the delicacy’s One should visit if you have a good taste buds 🧑‍🍳

  • 5/5 Annie T. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent experience. . The food was perfectly cooked with exceptional cooking of seafood and meats .The staff were very courteous too . A must try in fine dining

  • 5/5 Balpreet C. 2 years ago on Google
    3 Michelin Stars for you! Top class.

  • 5/5 Anurag R. 1 year ago on Google
    An hour long culinary delight and a memorable food tour. Worth every rupee. I had the maya non-veg course and mount road 63 cocktail.

  • 4/5 Wilson P. 2 years ago on Google
    A Great place to enjoy the evenings with your loved ones!

  • 5/5 drvmohankumar 2 years ago on Google
    Had an amazing experience This is my third visit to this place Any they don’t fail to surprise me each ans every time I visit The place ,ambience ,the presentation and the experience overall was amazing Would love to visit again guys Cheers 👍👍

  • 5/5 Apurv S. 1 year ago on Google
    To get a upscale culinary experience of South Indian food one has to visit Avarthan. One needs ample of time to enjoy the food. It took us 4 hrs to enjoy the end to end experience. Which can at times exhausting. But its a amazing experience

  • 5/5 Rukmani S. 2 years ago on Google
    Once everyone should try this artistic awesome food experience. Service, creativity, food everything was grand!

  • 5/5 Srinivas P. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to almost all the fine dining restaurants at Chennai & I must say this one was the best fine dining experiences i have had. Very courteous staff , Taste was delicious & mouthwatering. We went to avartana to to celebrate my wife’s birthday. From their rasam to the dessert, they just amazed us with the presentation & taste of the food. Exquisite! It is a must have visit if you love fine dining restaurants.

  • 5/5 Pranav P V. 1 year ago on Google
    Great elevation of south India cuisine. We had the Bela, which was a 9-course set. The dumplings and dessert were my absolute favourites!

  • 5/5 Shringa M. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fabulous food but the service is extremely cold and clinical, bordering aloofness.

  • 5/5 B N. 4 years ago on Google
    Set menu but one can request for interchanging items. Try Dumplings, Chole, Buttermilk, Ginger Sorbet, Carrot Ice cream.

  • 1/5 Upendra Ram Upendra R. 4 years ago on Google
    B, G, N

  • 1/5 suresh n. 4 years ago on Google
    Worsts food in my entire life...No value for Money...

  • 5/5 Rama N. 4 years ago on Google
    Classy South Indian Fine Dining Restaurant.

  • 5/5 Jim Bino S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 abhishek n. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) God ambience (Original) Gud ambience

  • 5/5 Chetan A. 4 years ago on Google
    Unbelievably good.

  • 5/5 Rahul N. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome food and ambience

  • 5/5 ayeishaani y. 4 years ago on Google
    love it

  • 5/5 Subu R. 4 years ago on Google
    Highly innovative, flavorful; each course is a work of art with service to match. A small card explaining each course and ingredients would have been helpful for the non-Indians in the table. Having dined at many of the top restaurants in NYC and in Europe, I can easily place this in the top 10. I will give it 6 stars if I could. Can you please open up in New York? The world needs to see a truly progressive, innovative, South Indian food.

  • 5/5 Vishal S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. It's like dinner at Rastrapati Bhawan

  • 5/5 Raj P. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience with an unique concept, great food and presentation, and can spend some quality time with your friends and family.

  • 5/5 Rahul P. 3 years ago on Google
    The dinner I had at Avartana was probably the best meal I’ve ever had in India. That being said, I’ve compared it to restaurants in (the same category in) India and not worldwide. I’ve eaten at several Michelin 3 and 2 star restaurants, some of the known popular ones being Alinea in Chicago and Gaggan in Bangkok. Avartana is a must visit restaurant in India and is probably one of the best and has immense potential to be great. However, if a Michelin star is what Avartana seeks, there is some work to be done (in my opinion, of course). Note: My review is NOT comparing it to other restaurants serving general cuisine but those in the same molecular gastronomy segment. The good: -The price is the cheapest. It is an absolute STEAL for what you would pay elsewhere in the world for a meal like this. I mean seriously, I paid ~$65 CAD ( ~ $48 USD) for the ‘Anika` tasting menu (because I’m not a fan of squid personally that the other menu had). It is probably one third (at minimum) of what I would probably pay elsewhere. Note: $75 CAD is a good bit of money (to me) at a general restaurant but we are talking fine dining / molecular gastronomy here. I’m comparing apples to apples. - My favorite parts of the menu were: - The Beetroot & Black Pepper Sorbet. Simply incredible. Whoever came up with this, I salute you. - Lamb Brain Fritter. I don’t even eat brain or internal organs normally. I make exceptions for restaurants like these and this dish wowed me. - The slow roasted pork belly with a ghee candle (I know!). Ghee (clarified butter) candles and the Coorg vinegar masala mix, genius idea. - Fennel Panna Cotta. I was apprehensive as I’m not a dessert person in general but holy moly, this was simply incredible. - The Madras Mule cocktail. A south Indian take on the popular Moscow Mule. It was extremely well made. I enjoyed this immensely, I would go back to try the other cocktails that sounded very interesting. - The ambience. The ITC Grand Chola is probably my favorite in terms of architecture. It is simply stunning. The restaurant is bright (I prefer it that way, some prefer dimmer lighting) and it is exquisite. Even the walk through the hotel to this restaurant is gorgeous. - I like eating alone to savor certain meals and I was offered reading material when this was seen by the staff. Nice touch. (I am an anti-cellphone person, apart from taking photos of the food.) - That molecular gastronomy is popping up in India more. Couldn’t be happier. Some things that can be improved: - The most basic thing I would expect a restaurant of this calibre to do is, to make sure that this is an experience. People who haven’t reserved or aren’t eating in the restaurant, shouldn’t interrupt diners. What happened to me (while I was in the middle of my Butter Chicken dish) was that, at the table right next to me, the relative of someone there walked in to the restaurant and was standing up and having a conversation. Then, asked me if the seat at my table was empty and proceeded to sit down at my table and carry on the conversation across tables (lol). I have no problem with sharing my table with people in general, but I paid for an experience which I wanted to enjoy and savor. This interrupted it and was distracting. I would hope, that this restaurant fixes this. - Since your clientele is Indian and international, it would help that the servers spoke slower while explaining the dishes (the content and historical significance). Some servers could also pay more attention to how the cutlery was placed around the plate instead (the server named Kim was excellent at paying attention to detail). If you seek a Michelin star, finesse and attention to detail are important. - Some servers seemed a little over enthusiastic and created a slightly rushed atmosphere. One was a little too enthusiastic to take my plate away and I felt that he was basically standing two feet away and watching for the very instant that I put down my fork. It is nice to savor a dish slowly sometimes.

  • 5/5 Gilbert V. 5 years ago on Google
    If you have a desire to try South Indian delicacies with a difference and doesn't bother about the price and quantity. This is the Place. Amazing taste, its an awesome dinning experience

  • 5/5 Ashick Romario C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good place to have a hifi business meeting. Will be able to dine and have conversations at the same time. Although some dishes are very least in size the taste made the plates loveable. Happy about the day well spent. Best place for corporate dinner.

  • 5/5 shekhar m. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food . We had the Annika set and it was a veritable treat. The items kept coming and we were amazed.

  • 5/5 Thejas J. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best fine dining experience I had, staff was very courteous. The food was really good

  • 4/5 Vijay S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nerdy south Indian cuisine in a great fine dining setting. Food is absolutely great. Very artistic presentations. The portion sizes are extremely small. Don't go if you are very hungry and ready to pounce on food. Each course takes about 10-15 minutes. Good place if you want to talk a lot and can enjoy your meal over 2.5 hours.

  • 5/5 Mark C. 5 years ago on Google
    Opened in 2017, this is one of the top rated restaurants in Chennai. Food is an adventure with seven, nine, eleven or thirteen course tasting menu experiences. Presentation is excellent, flavours are based on traditional Indian foods, and service is fantastic. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Adhiti K. 4 years ago on Google
    The molecular gastronomy menu here was fantastic. You are given around 5 different course options of which I chose Bela. While the food was low in quantity, it was amazing as each bite had a unique taste and by the end of my course, I ended up being full, as well as having the satisfaction of having one of the best meals of my life. They only have it from 7:30 to 10:30 which I feel is the perfect timing, as the dinner ends when you are not too full. The price is a little steep, however it is a once in a lifetime experience,I recommend it strongly

  • 5/5 vishal N C. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautifully curated set menus based on south indian dishes highlighting the different tastes! A worthy experience!

  • 5/5 Amardeep D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and what exquisite plating...

  • 4/5 Riaan S. 4 years ago on Google
    I like this restaurant but some dishes are a little bit to fancy for me and not for my taste. If you like all food then that's great as every menu has a wide range of flavours

  • 3/5 raghavan S V. 4 years ago on Google
    Ambience is good. But quantity of items given very less.

  • 5/5 Sriram V. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, great presentation. Must try

  • 5/5 Anubhav S. 4 years ago on Google
    The dinning experience at Avartana was definitely my most memorable one. Having stayed in Delhi for more than 30 years , I have to admit that the food I ate at Avartana was the best I have had so far. Forget the famous " Bukhara dal " or even couple of world famous diners I have been to been abroad, Avartana stands out!!! Fabulous Culinary experience with authentic southern flavors backed by phenominal presentation. Not so heavy on the pocket also. Kudos to the team for creating such a GEM. Looking forward to dropping in soon again Ps - open up something in Bangalore too !!!

  • 5/5 Sajan H. 4 years ago on Google
    A great dining experience with fusion south Indian cuisine

  • 5/5 Aashish k. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Stuff they've. First time and all time experience :)

  • 5/5 Faheem A. 4 years ago on Google
    Food which tastes and looks good !

  • 4/5 ajit i. 4 years ago on Google
    One of its kind experiential luxury dining. Molecular gastronomy and visually appealing food with few of them leaving unmatchable impressions on your palate.

  • 4/5 Somu P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good experience, interesting concept.

  • 3/5 Senthilvel S. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome food, average service and not worth the price.

  • 5/5 Kannan P. 4 years ago on Google
    Of all the restaurants in ITC Grand, Aavartana is the best, may call it a Signature. It's not simply dining but a sheer experience.

  • 5/5 Srivenkatesh L. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic ambience. Great innovation. Surprisingly a fantastic wide course of meals

  • 1/5 Saiprasad V. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place for ambience. Very unique concept. However, quantity was so less that I had to search for food in the huge plate they provide. I understand that fine dining restaurants are more about experience and artistic culinary skills. However, the price they charge and the quantity provided does not make any sense. I have eaten in more expensive restaurants all over the world. Eating at Avartana is probably the worst experience of all.

  • 5/5 swati s. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best taste, presentation, variety everything ... awesome hospitality and ambience.

  • 5/5 Rohan J. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good ambience, food, service.. Overall an excellent experience.

  • 5/5 PRATIK P. 4 years ago on Google
    Ambiance is awesome food is tasty

  • 5/5 Mahesh V. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a once in lifetime gastronomic experience ! Loved the 13 course dinner and the presentation of each dish ! Superb !

  • 1/5 vasanth v. 4 years ago on Google
    Not a place for a foodie. Terrible quantity but taste and presentation was great.

  • 5/5 Shivani G. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Such an awesome and unique experience. Delicious food served so aesthetically. Loved it!!
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