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Phil's Bistro

Restaurant Pizza restaurant Italian restaurant American restaurant Bistro Dessert restaurant Continental restaurant

One of the Top rated Pizza restaurants in Madurai


Address

444, 9th Main Rd, Managiri, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625020, India

Website

www.philsbistro.in

Contact

+91 452 258 3444

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10:30 PM

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  • 5/5 Ramakrishnan K R. 5 months ago on Google • 176 reviews
    Another must try cafe in Madurai. This cafe has an excellent ambiance for couples. Although the cost is on a higher scale, the taste of the food here is very unique unlike many other cafes in Madurai and its surroundings. This cafe also has a bakery on the front selling cakes. Beautiful ambiance for family and couples. Although madurai is not a coastal area, this cafe is obviously an excellent place to try sea foods. There is limited parking space here for cars. The restroom is well maintained.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gyula W. 6 months ago on Google • 137 reviews
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Phil’s Bistro in Madurai during our family trip to South India. We were in search of European flavors, and Phil’s Bistro exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we walked in, it was evident that the owner takes immense pride in their work, and it reflected in the quality of our dining experience. I couldn't resist trying the Chicken Parmesan and the Chicken Bell pepper with rustica sauce, and both dishes were a delightful burst of flavors. They were well-made, incredibly tasty, and the rich, authentic flavors transported us to Europe right here in Madurai. Not to be outdone, the rest of my family enjoyed their selections as well. The sizzling cheesy chicken, the chicken Alfredo, and the jalapeño chicken were all outstanding. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared and left us craving more. But the true surprise came with the dessert selection. We decided to indulge in every option on the menu, and the brownie and lava cake were clear standouts. If you have a sweet tooth, these desserts are a must-try. In conclusion, if you're in Madurai and seeking an unforgettable dining experience with European flavors, look no further than Phil’s Bistro. The exceptional food, warm ambiance, and the owner's dedication to their craft make it the best place to savor these delectable dishes. Your taste buds will thank you for it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Munish S. 6 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    I had a disappointing experience at Phil's Bistro recently, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts. The evening started with high hopes, but it quickly turned into a frustrating and unsatisfactory dining experience. The first major issue was with the food quality. My party and I ordered pasta, and it arrived at our table undercooked and still al dente. It was evident that the kitchen had not given it the proper attention and time it deserved. The result was a less-than-pleasant dining experience as we struggled to enjoy our meal due to the undercooked pasta. The service, however, was even more frustrating than the food quality. To make matters worse, the restaurant didn't even provide us with plates for our meal. We were left in an awkward situation, trying to eat directly from the serving plate, which is far from the expected standard of service. This inconvenience persisted even after we politely asked the staff for plates, which they promised to bring but never did. The lack of responsiveness and attentiveness from the staff made the dining experience at Phil's Bistro extremely unpleasant. It felt as though our needs and concerns were being completely ignored. In conclusion, my visit to Phil's Bistro left me deeply dissatisfied with both the quality of the food and the level of service provided. Undercooked pasta and the absence of plates for our meal marred what should have been an enjoyable dining experience. I hope that the restaurant takes these issues seriously and improves the quality of its food and service to ensure a more positive experience for future patrons.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SoundaryaDaisy A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice food…… taste is very good……. Must to say about their sanitation, they literally clean each table , every time after the customer leave……
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vaitheeswari N. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered for Salmon and Lobster. Mr.Lobster was really delicious and good size of portion. And that fellow Salmon, grilled Salmon was too good, the best part in Salmon was the crispy skin and that to together with white sauce, wow happiness...
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammed Abdul k. 2 years ago on Google
    The restaurant is located in the heart of KK Nagar Madurai. It is the only restaurant in Madurai which serve authentic Italian cuisine. Their dishes are too good. From pastas to pizzas and their sides all are taste very good. The only minus I saw was the food quantity was not adequate.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Karnan N G K. 5 months ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Pakka continental restaurant 😋 price wise high for Mdu, overall 👌 good so definitely worthy

  • 5/5 Arthi R. 2 years ago on Google
    The best Italian/American Restaurant for a premium dine in experience. Their seafood dumpling soup, Potato and leek soup and cajun spicy shrimp pasta is a must try!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keerthana M. 4 years ago on Google
    Italian and American cuisine in Madurai... First of its kind.. cream of chicken and mushroom soup, chicken ravioli and Panacotta are a few of the best dishes to be tasted.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Robinson J. 2 years ago on Google
    3 star for the ambience of the restaurant. The restaurant looks like some conference hall with some old curtains hanging on the window. We didn't like the way the pizza was served/presented on the cake stand. The high chair is helpful for kids.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Narayanan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Here I went with my friends for his marriage treat... We have enjoyed a very good taste of American and Italian style food with very good taste and spicy food that what we expected have fulfilled by Phil's Bistro restaurant. . Spent a lovey time during this Covid-19 situation time ... One of the best American Italian recipe... But we missed the taste in veg Lasagna that destroy our expectations but other non veg are very nice and good in taste ... Here I have enclosed the bill and photos to you .. Go & enjoy my dear friends.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aravind r. 1 year ago on Google
    We as couple had our lunch here and we were very much satisfied with both food and ambiance. As I read many reviews I find one common things is “quantity is not worth for the price” Phil is very much responsive, you can ask him how the food is prepared and the quantity of the same so that we can have an idea of what we are going to get. The lamb strips were so delicious with right amount of spices and quantity was around 200grams plus which was sufficient enough for two people. After having white sauce pasta at most places,I found the dish here were unique..With small lemon pieces and grill chicken I must say the flavor was very good.. I was told the bbq wings is also good here. Key lime pie was good… I wanted to try other desserts too … may be next time !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajasekar R. 2 years ago on Google
    Food and Service was Excellent.If you are looking for Conti or Italian Cuisine in Madurai then this is the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sunil P. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is alive with christians. I had the experience where sophistication meets quantity. This was not like any other average restaurant here the owner or head chief has his own clientele were they get their meals customized to their need and taste. Quiet expensive and different taste. Their plum cake was not upto their standard, however their food did not give us any bad stomach so quality food at a price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 patta c. 4 years ago on Google
    For travelers who are suffering from Indian cuisine and changing environment. This restaurant will cure your body 100%. Thank you!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sᴜɴᴅᴀʀ �. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the finest Italian restaurant around madurai
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thangaraj M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good variations in menu. Close enough to authentic Italian taste. Nice dining experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SIR P. 4 years ago on Google
    EXCELLENT FOOD...."Madurai" another star on you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sowmiya P. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience n yummy Pastas...don't expect rotis and biriyani here...enjoy the italian menus...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Yours D. 3 years ago on Google
    Tried our hands with Starter - Corn and cheese bites - a decent attempt of recreating corn cutlet with a tiny cheese cube ... 😅 Main course 1 - Phil's style Pasta - the sauce tastes good yet it didn't get along with the pasta also, the garlic bread was burnt and chewy ..🙁 Main course 2 - Pesto with mushroom and sun-dried tomato pizza - the crust was so thin and burnt in the edges and also tangy flavour was dominating .. not a go to option at all .. 👎 Desserts - American tart .. well, the image itself speaks for it.. after all that experience, finally there came a saviour for our taste buds; Lip smacking - Must Try Dessert ❤️ In a nutshell - Not worthy for the bucks you ought to pay .. 🤷
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Selvi G. 2 years ago on Google
    One could hardly resist the exquisite taste of a fresh lobster cooked to perfection! Looking for a unique dining spot offering mouth-watering lobster dish in Madurai? Get your lobster craving fix with the Phil's lobster dish that has won our hearts ! If you are a lobster and cheese lover, this simply scrumptious, delectable lobster dish served with veggies and dips is not to be missed! Highly addictive and flavourful indulgence.... A must-visit if you amore Italian food !!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monica Britto (. 1 year ago on Google
    First thing about this restaurant is its ambience. Food quality was excellent. Reservation was handled perfectly.. thank you Phil’s Bistro. I recommend, anyone who likes Italian cuisine should definitely visit Phil’s Bistro.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 raja p. 1 year ago on Google
    Hi all 😇 I came for dinner here it was Very excellent and best service have done .. a beautiful environment around the hotel was so good and nice place to visit ... no words to say brother keep rocking reach great heights brother 🥰💯 👍 all the best
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annie B. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent quality food. I often order mushroom soup when I find it on the menu, and this one was outstanding. The main dishes were all delicious - two vegetarians and a meat eater - we were all satisfied. Also, I'm a fan of artful food presentation, and Phil really hit the mark. He even managed to make the BBQ wings visually appealing. We paid Rs 1000 per person which included starters, mains and desserts all with excellent ingredients. My only suggestions would be that the key lime pie should have more of a key lime pie consistency (it was more like a cheesecake), the tart should be a tart (not a brownie) and the other main dishes should be prepared later when the the risotto is nearly ready so everyone can eat at the same time (my friends were nearly finished by the time my food arrived). Oh, and replace the TV with more art. You are fine dining :) This is just feedback. Bottom line - if your stomach is craving 100% authentic, delicious, western food, go to Phil's!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L M Akshaya K. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place to have a delightful meal with family, friends, or a business meeting. The Italian dishes are tasty and good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SivD M. 4 years ago on Google
    One of d best restaurants I have ever been to. Great Ambience. Very humble staff and the food was also very tasty😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nitin B. 5 years ago on Google
    Exceptional service, fresh raw material, very good food. Well worth the visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Venkata K. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Italian restaurant. I would say rather the only Italian restaurant. Food items are very good and qualitative. Mr.Seshan the waiter is quite knowledgeable and provides great service. Anyone seeking quality Italian food in Madurai no second thoughts except Phil's Bistro.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vijay R. 3 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    I really enjoy coming to Phil's Bistro. I was here the last time I visited Madurai as well. I had ordered the Mozzarella sticks today and my only issue was that there was almost no salt in the marinara dip. Enjoyed the rest of the food.

  • 4/5 Nagarajan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very Good . One of the few places in Madurai to taste Italian food

  • 5/5 Prathap P. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place and food was delicious.

  • 3/5 HR T. 4 years ago on Google
    Okay

  • 5/5 Aishwarya G. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably one of the best Italian restaurants in Tamil Nadu! 100/10 for food. Loved the Basil Pesto and creamy sauce pasta. The chicken starters were crispy and on flavour. I couldn’t get enough of it! The bistro’s ambience is just perfect on a tiring afternoon. Phil was so generous and packed us a dozen of garlic breads for our travel back home. This place should be on your must visit list every-time you’re in Madurai! Thanks, Phil! Can’t wait to visit you soon :D

  • 4/5 Luke Shawn T. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of the places in Madurai that offers Italian and American cuisine. 1. The honey BBQ wings were very, very balanced in flavour and had a great crisy texture went really well with the sauce. 2. Lasagna: I wish the layers were more in number and maybe could have been cut better to give a better visual. The taste was okay. Could add a bit of butter-fried breadcrumbs to make it richer and give a nice background crunch 3. Key Lime Pie: amazing, creamy and had the right amount of lime. It had a great cookie crust as well. Just wish the portion size was larger. 4. Had a lamb dish whose name I forget. The lamb was very well done, and the meat was falling off the bone. However, the quantity of mashed potato, which tasted really good, was quite less for a ~₹500 dish.

  • 5/5 Haripria K. 1 year ago on Google
    Its such a high class dinning restaurant with classy lighting The food here is damn delicious and a soulful italian meal ❤️ Must visit Madurai Makkale ❤️

  • 4/5 Ahamed A. 1 year ago on Google
    Cuisine: little costly, but the Italian dishes tastes great. Pastry: price is reasonable , most of the bakery items tastes good. Waffles are not that great here.

  • 3/5 Baskaran N. 2 years ago on Google
    1. Food is tasty 2. Would have given 4 stars if Price is lower and higher Quantity 3.Each pax have to shell out minimum Rs 750 4.I enjoyed waffle choco and cream( Rs 120) , which is awesome and cheaper

  • 5/5 gowtham r k. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience and dishes are different style with good

  • 5/5 Indrakumar S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants in Madurai. We usually have baked crab or Creamy lobster whenever we visit. Recently this restaurant has started buffet brunch on sundays. Ala carte was better than the buffet. There is no parking facility available inside the restaurant. But we can always park outside :)

  • 5/5 Rama G. 1 year ago on Google
    Phil's Bistro provides some amazing continental food in madurai. It's a classy fine dine-in restaurant in madurai. Their lasagna, ravioli pasta and shrimp pasta is a must try!!!!

  • 5/5 P.A.S A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 2/5 Swaminathan A. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is tasty. If you are concerned only about the quality of food Phil's bistro might be your place.

  • 4/5 Anamica C. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s a quaint little place in the temple city. This is highly recommended for people who wants a change of food from the traditional cuisine. What I loved - music , ambience and taste of the food . Might seems a bit on the higher side for a smaller town, but food was good so one doesn’t mind paying .

  • 4/5 Santha K. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved the food and service. Chef Phillip has greeted warmly. Gave a complimentary dessert for Mother’s Day special. I would love to go back again.

  • 5/5 Shrine T. 3 years ago on Google
    I loved everything about this place! Key lime pie🔥💚

  • 5/5 mathangi k. 1 year ago on Google
    We had some amazing food here. Delicious pizzas, drinks, appetisers and pasta. Best in town for Italian food. Courteous service and soothing atmosphere!

  • 3/5 Adroit R. 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad, prices were too much and food is upto the level of satisfaction but not too great, good place for family outing, but only for those who can afford high prices for simple and ordinary dishes.

  • 5/5 sam s. 4 years ago on Google
    Had nice time in Phil's Bistro with my family last week. wonderful place

  • 5/5 swe d. 4 years ago on Google
    The taste of the food was delicious and the courtesy of the people there. We went there in Christmas season and the decisions were awesome

  • 3/5 Madhan k. 6 years ago on Google
    I went with my friends to this place before we catchup our train. I tried potato wedges and they tried chicken lollipop and a pasta variety. I felt potato wedge could be better. It was not so crispy and the pasta quantity also less. It costed us Rs.750. Ambience and service of the restaurant was good.

  • 5/5 Sonja de W. 4 years ago on Google
    The staff is really helpful and friendly. The food is amazing and tasteful. I recommend this place! It is a little bit outside the center of Madurai, but that's no problem. A tuktuk is easy to find and it's worth the money.

  • 5/5 khaleda T. 4 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is located near Sundaram park Madurai. The restaurant serves American, Italian and fusion dishes. Though the price seems high, the food is worth the cost. The ambience is moderate and quite. This is a good place for family dining. Parking is available. Restrooms are available. Rooms are air-conditioned.

  • 3/5 Vasantha s. 4 years ago on Google
    Price is high

  • 3/5 Dr Krishnam rajkumar p. 4 years ago on Google
    Good ambience

  • 5/5 Tamil N. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food. Great ambience. Serene!

  • 5/5 Shubham G. 4 years ago on Google
    Fine dining on the eve of New Year Celebration..

  • 3/5 rajendran k. 4 years ago on Google
    Warm Welcoming & delicious.

  • 4/5 Iolaine T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small, friendly restaurant. The pizzas like the pasta were good but not very interesting either. (Original) Petit restaurant sympathique. Les pizzas comme les pâtes étaient bonnes mais sans grand intérêt non plus.

  • 4/5 Marius K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, but sadly no windows in the restaurant!

  • 5/5 Poornashri P. 4 years ago on Google
    You can have Awesome food in a great ambience of authentic Italian flavors though a bit expensive its worth for a great time

  • 1/5 Sai maharaj Sai r. 4 years ago on Google
    Totally waste Poor response Food quality bad

  • 2/5 Jean Jacques C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice staffs but dishes not good...

  • 4/5 Mohamed J. 4 years ago on Google
    Good taste with hygiene quality, but not worth for the price

  • 5/5 Abinaya S. 4 years ago on Google
    We lot to have dinner everytime have a lovely experience food will be amazing taste...but quantity should be more..... other than excellent ambience and staffs are so frndly...

  • 5/5 Samridh V. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy,Comfortable,Pure Bliss

  • 3/5 Jebasingh R. 4 years ago on Google
    A hotel with good ambience.....if u want to taste some Italian , Chinese varities u can have Phil's....on the other hand the price is also little bit high compared to another Chinese & Italian restaurants

  • 3/5 Prasanth O. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice environment but food was bit expensive and served with less quantity. Quantity and quality can be improved a little.

  • 5/5 Pradeep S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, great service

  • 5/5 Augustus D. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food.

  • 4/5 Ashutosh K. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is not too big. Ambiance is also on a average side. We ordered tomato soup, white sauce pasta & garlic bread, the taste was really good, specially tomato soup & garlic bread. Staff also are very well behaved & professional. Overall a good place to dine in.

  • 5/5 Titus G. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantabulous

  • 4/5 Venkat R. 4 years ago on Google
    Very tasteful and hygenic

  • 5/5 Arun Gowtham Mathan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Top notch cook.

  • 5/5 Koppány W. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    We stayed in Madurai for 3 days and ate here twice. This says it all, I think. The chef welcomed us and made sure every food is perfect! Everything we tried was delicious. It is a lovely place with a great restaurant and bakery. Thank you all, for everything!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ruru R. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Had a sub-par experience at phil's recently. I was seated in a separate dining hall where the service was extremely slow. It took ages for anyone to come and take an order. We've experienced slow service at phil's before but this was the first time that i found no waiters around to even take orders. The bill itself took 10-15 minutes to ready. The food was alright. The main course was fine but the dessert - key lime pie - was mostly condensed milk with hardly any lime in it. As though someone threw some ingredients together as an after-thought. It was extremely sweet and not worth being on the menu in this state. Enclosing image of it. You will see it is very different from what previous diners have posted. This experience is going to ensure that i don't go there again and I'm going discourage others from doing the same. Good luck to the management.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sheeba S. 11 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    It was an evening with my best friend from school.We're happy to have chosen Phil's Bristo. All what we've had ordered was incredibly,irresistibly flavourful. It's instantly comforting  & heartly foods ,but spirited enough to make one feel invigorated. Chef Phil truly understands Italian / American flavour.Thank you for the amazing foods & hospitality. 😊 Must visit.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Google Pay
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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