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Lyfe by Soul Garden Bistro

Restaurant Pizza restaurant Mexican restaurant Ice cream shop Vegetarian restaurant Bistro Vegan restaurant Dessert restaurant Gluten free restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Ice cream shops in Chennai


Address

14, Ananda Rd, Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018, India

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Apsara V. 1 year ago on Google
    A secluded and calm place with amazing decor and lighting. The milk and sweeteners are organic and farm fresh which is an advantage for diet conscious foodies. I had the dark chocolate croissant and cafe mocha. Croissant was flaky and soft. Could have added more chocolate filling. Ideal for a date or work from cafe folks.
    18 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 kantha r. 3 months ago on Google • 92 reviews New
    The place the music the atmosphere all were perfect the food is awesome there are various options
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ashwin R. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. This place had a very good ambience and a very secluded spot in Alwarpet. It Was pretty empty for a Sunday and the Service was slow. Started with Tomato basil soup, nachos and Hara Bhara kebab. All items tasted great. Ordered Gobi paratha and Paneer Tikka sizzler(the big tomato in the sizzler was uncooked) for main course. Overall ambience was good, food was great and I had a relaxing time. Only felt the service could have been a bit quicker.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Soul On Fire: Travel and A. 5 months ago on Google • 72 reviews
    This place seems to boast good vegetarian options after looking at the menu available on zomato but this menu has changed and place which was looking like good vegetarian turned into average option . The seating arrangement is not very spacious and the table cannot accomodate more than 3 dishes. The service is quite laid back and not very prompt. Coming to food the quesadilla and Mexican tacos has similar fillings and there is hardly any difference you can make. The pizza is only saving grace. Only dominating taste is tanginess and one will feel bored taste wise. The place is not pocket friendly and one will not feel worth the amount spent. There are better options in this area
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 abinendran s. 7 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    The food here was soulful. We have visited this place few times. We had ordered their thin crust pizza and they were delectable. The salad were as pure as the soul and were crunchy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Uma Shankari K. 2 years ago on Google
    Yummy food that's also health conscious? sign me up! This is absolutely the place to be if you want to eat a LOT but also want to watch your calories and health. Absolutely recommend the vodka pink pasta and the chocolate waffles.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Preeti T. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is located in the quiet streets of Alwarpet you can have a really relaxing time. The pizza they served was heavenly, to be honest. The crust was really good the cheese was good the toppings for good, nachos were served with tomato sauce and cheese sauce it was really nice I can definitely recommend this cute little cafe Life by soul Garden restaurant in Alwarpet.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Komal G. 3 months ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    I tried their veg schezwan noodles which were AMAZING! They were spicy, garlicy and had a really nice smoky flavour. I'll definitely visit this place again to try more of their dishes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ramya M. 2 months ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    This is a small place but the food is excellent. Everything we ordered was very tasty and was served quickly. The interiors seem a bit older and need revamping a little

  • 4/5 Venkatesh P. 10 months ago on Google
    During my recent visit to Lyfe by Soul Garden Bistro in Alwarpet, I was disappointed to find that the establishment did not have many of the items I had hoped to try from their menu. This left me with a mixed impression of the overall dining experience. To begin with, the ambience of the restaurant was pleasant and the decor was modern, creating a comfortable atmosphere for patrons. The staff members were polite however they could be more attentive. The major letdown came when we went through the menu and found that several of the dishes we were excited to try were unavailable. It was quite disheartening. While it is understandable that restaurants may occasionally run out of certain ingredients, the absence of multiple menu items gave the impression of poor planning or management. Despite the limited selection, we decided to make the best of the situation and ordered some of the available dishes viz. Churros With Chocolate Sauce, Soul Garden Multigrain Burger, Tomato and Basil Foccacia Sandwich, Lavash with hummus and Passion Fruit Mojito. Though we did think of ordering plain fries, once the churros was served we felt it would be an overkill and decided to cancel the fries and the same was communicated with the staff. However, eventually the fries were served as well. The food that we did receive was pretty good in terms of taste and presentation. The sandwich and the burger were served with a small portion of salad and potato wedges. The wedges were very fresh and crisp and went well with the Thousand Island dip. The flavors were enjoyable, and the dishes were skillfully prepared. The pricing at Lyfe by Soul Garden Bistro was reasonable for the quality of food provided. The menu, though limited during my visit, offered a variety of vegetarian and vegan options, catering to different dietary preferences. In conclusion, while Lyfe by Soul Garden Bistro in Alwarpet was wonderful except the lack of availability of numerous items from the menu. Hopefully, this was an isolated incident, and the restaurant will take steps to improve their inventory management and ensure a more consistent dining experience for their patrons.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Catherine W. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was very impressive. It tasted great and the quantity of one dish was more than enough for two people. The vibe was pleasant and cozy. It was a little hard to locate as the front portion of the restaurant was not fully done up.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shanmugapriya R. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited this place four years ago! Favourite spot! Recently i visited this place! It was entirely different and good one though!! Whatever I have ordered it was good!! Roasted pumpkin soup, Cheese balls, White Sauce Pasta, Mushroom Noodles and Drinks! I met Krishna Kulasekaran ( Kazhugu movie Hero) that day!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sentamil S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place’s ambience is simple, neat and calm. They really have a wide range of menu right from continental to North Indian. Service was good and friendly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Athira A. 10 months ago on Google
    The worst experience. I placed an order through Swiggy and even though their timing says 11pm, they leisurely took their own time and refused the order. They refused to answer or pick up Swiggy’s call as well. They could have refused the order but not after making me wait for that long. The worst experience and worst service. I even tried calling two numbers mentioned online and both were left unanswered. Such useless service in a restaurant that is rated high and preaches quality service and food is a shame. The fact that they took this long to respond to a mere order confirmation shows how inadequate their service is. Would never recommend. For such prices, the least they can offer is quality.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Varal S. 2 years ago on Google
    Felt the place is more about style than substance. The place we sat was suffocating and when we informed the staff they simply said sorry for the inconvenience. I felt the portions are very small for the price they charge. I don't know why people are reviewing that the prices are reasonable. Also the taste is a tad above average except dessert. There are many places with much better ambience and taste.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anand C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting place with different menu, especially fully vegetarian. Personally you have to visit this place like 3 or 4 times to try everything on their menu. The sizzlers here are very good and would recommend. Lotus root also was quite good. Everything else was definitely good and worth a try. The tandoori paneer platter is something I would recommend as well. Also they have a cafe, pastry shop just opposite to the restaurant. You can order from there as well. The Choco bun from there is my favorite. It was hot, soft and white tasty. Definitely one of the interesting and must try vegetarian places in Chennai
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anand N. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my first outdoor dining since the Pandemic started and loved the food. We went there for the sole reason of having Khao Suey, which i love. My wife ordered Baked Mac and Cheese which she loved; she recommends that as a must try for Italian food lovers. Khao Suey was good, but the quantity was slightly more filling. So for heavy eaters that would be a blessing. The nachos were also crispy and tasty. The staff were very nice and the ambience was also calming. Overall a good place to hangout for a quick evening catchup.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 V 2 years ago on Google
    Tried their Baked Enchiladas -₹350 The place usually has quite a few vegan options. Wanted to try their vegan baked enchiladas only to find out that they didn't have vegan cheese that day. But still went ahead and tried it without the cheese The taste was really good even without the cheese. But given the ambience wasn't all that great, it was good don't get me wrong, and thinking about what would have gone into making the dish, the price tag of 350 really doesn't get justified at all. But still worth emptying your pockets for once maybe! Solely for the taste!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sahana D. 1 year ago on Google
    My go to comfort restaurant. I’ve been here countless times and the food is always top notch. They have a vast cuisine spanning dishes from burrito wraps to parathas to pastas. They also have a very decadent dessert menu. The service is quick, and I’ve always have a good time and good food! My personal favourites are the crispy lotus stem, pink sauce pasta and the burrito wrap! From the dessert menu the waffle and ice cream combo is a must try! Overall 6/5 stars from me XD Quiet ambience, good service and great food!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rishi V L. 10 months ago on Google
    We ordered: 1 Mediterranean salad 1 Falafel with hummus 1 Pink sauce vodka pasta 1 Mix veg sabzi 2 butter roti 1 pudhina roti All the food items were served with ample quantity and was worth the price. Definitely will visit again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajesh N. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Had a lovely evening get together with friends here. Food was excellent. Reasonably priced. Ambience was warm. The best part was the service. Very pleasant staff. Interestingly, I found the staff happy - smiling and laughing ! Reinforced my belief that if you keep your employees happy, they will keep your customers happy 😊

  • 4/5 Puja Sai T. 1 month ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Had a wonderful lunch at Lyfe! The food was fantastic, especially the cheese pops and cheesy nachos. The mayo that came with the cheese pops is a must-try. The Schezwan noodles were also delicious. However, the cafe's interior felt a bit dull and could use some improvement. Hygiene standards could also be better. On a positive note, the staff were considerate enough to allow us to bring in a cake from outside to celebrate my friend's birthday.

  • 5/5 Pavithra R. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect Vegan spot - completely plant based cuisines. Khow Suey is a must try in this place and it just tasted wow !! 🤩🤤 Ordered three dishes and all three were too good. Baked Mac and cheese was yummy 😋🤤 Ambience looks subtle and lively... Didn't get a chance to explore the outdoor space... But overall a good spot if you wanna go veg!! ✌🏻

  • 4/5 Mee H. 2 years ago on Google
    Ambience was good and the food was very reasonably priced! The taste was somewhere between good and very good! Nice place to hangout with friends, was not crowded for lunch might be because of the pandemic.we enjoyed a quite lunch! The service was good, everyone had a smile which was welcoming!

  • 5/5 Ackshaya Varshini K. 2 years ago on Google
    The best place for Italian food. Everyone should try this.

  • 5/5 Sudharshana R. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved it

  • 4/5 Sai S. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent food and seating. Pretty unique menu.

  • 5/5 Sumathi S. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food at nominal cost. Was in love with the ambience and the food. Good place to hangout with friends.

  • 4/5 trusha m. 2 years ago on Google
    Tried a half and half pizza there and it was very bland. But but but... their deserts are just wow. Would anytime recommend this place for the deserts. Just amazing.

  • 4/5 Ankush J. 3 years ago on Google
    We ordered Cream tomato soup 🍲, taste was okay okay. Then we ordered cheese fries 🍟 and it was nice. Tasted good. Dressing is done with spicy mustard sauce 😋 lastly we ordered half and half pizza 🍕. This option is great. Veg exotic pizza and tandoori paneer. 🙌 All in all the pizza was good and fries were decent. They also accept DineOut pay 20% off 😇

  • 4/5 Magdoom M. 2 years ago on Google
    Vegetarian cuisine and absolutely tasteful. Innovative presentation of dishes. Never seen a drink with its flavour concentrate injected through a large syringe. We called it ‘vaccinated’ drink. 😀

  • 5/5 Ashok M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place good food

  • 3/5 Shatz 2 years ago on Google
    Well I wish service could’ve been much much better. Common man can’t you make a simple coffee. Must try hummus and pita bread half star and two star for ambiance and half star for parking availability

  • 4/5 Gayatri K. 2 years ago on Google
    The location is great. Good quality food. The menu is vast. Lots to cover across many visits. Different genre foods make for interesting return visits. Prices are decent, not cheap, not overly expensive. Suggested improvements: Take out boxes are being charged. With Covid times, take out is more likely than eat in, and considering I am not using their plates or real estate for a takeaway meal, I would expect the restaurant to cover the charge of take out boxes. Service is slow. I got here at 11am (advertised as opening time) and the kitchen is barely running. Communication can be improved as well. Didn't get definitive answers of the kitchen situation till I pushed for a response. The two times that I was here, the card machine didn't work owing to network issues. I will still come back, because the food is wonderful and I want to try everything on the menu, would be nice if the organisation is a little more streamlined. Overall , great spot!

  • 5/5 Gayatri k. 2 years ago on Google
    Has a good ambience, it's a place to have good time with friends and family.

  • 5/5 abilash b. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for hangout with family and friends. Completely veg and enjoy the food too. Mild music, nice ambience, polite staffs and perfect place. What else you can expect

  • 5/5 VISHWA M. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a pleasant day with my family , everything we ordered was on time and tasty. The restaurant was full tho but the staffs fulfilled all my guest needs. I understand how hard it will be waiting all the tables but you guys are doing a great job. I don't remember names but thank you so much and Happy New year to all of you !! Regards Vishwa

  • 5/5 khushali d. 1 year ago on Google
    Good ambience but slow service at times. Food is very good in taste and so is presentation

  • 5/5 Vinoth C. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want to eat healthy yet tasty, don’t look further than Lyfe restaurant. We specifically love the quesadillas and salads here.

  • 5/5 Shehazan H. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff is really kind and helpful. I was in chennai for a week and i preferred having my lunch here every single day because of the homely ambience and taste. Loved the customized and flexible menu, since I'm on a keto diet. Definitely gotta try all the paneer dishes, and also salads. 💯

  • 5/5 Swathi R. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing food, service and interiors. We had our daughter's birthday celebration at this restaurant, I have to say that everything was taken care of at its best.

  • 1/5 Aruna K. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    There was hair in lemon soda! Ordered one pasta. It came after 40 mins. The server was carefree. They do not give a damn about you. I have been to this restaurant since its name was Soul Garden Bistro. Earlier it was good. Sad to see the quality . Zero stars now. Will highly NOT recommend this place

  • 1/5 monica h. 3 years ago on Google
    Yet closed, don't go by.

  • 4/5 Meenakshi K. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool ambience! And awesome food!

  • 4/5 Snehalata A. 4 years ago on Google
    Gud place to hang out ?

  • 5/5 Shaaj D. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome Hospitality, Great Ambiance, Good Food!

  • 4/5 Arvinth N. 4 years ago on Google
    Ambience was good. Taste of each item in the 14 course menu was different. The quantity was less though. More of sweet than spicy.

  • 5/5 GHUN J. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the new launch life by soul garden which serves healthy food... If you love you you will love this restaurant also a lot..don't miss try it out

  • 5/5 Viswesh M. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing. Their truffle pizza was excellent. All pizzas we're done using hand-made doughs.

  • 5/5 Rakshitha K. 4 years ago on Google
    I had been there with my friends to celebrate my birthday and it was really good , we enjoyed a lot and the food was so yummy that my frds ended up by cleaning their plates

  • 5/5 Divya K. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a lovely place to spend some quality time with friends and family. The space has good compartments which give us the needed privacy. Ambience is elegant. Service is on point and quick. Food is tasty, delicious and sufficient. It's prepared on order and so feels light when had. A fully vegetarian restaurant for the veg lovers in the house! Their starters, main course and desserts are all really good! Definitely going there again ???

  • 4/5 Nikita K. 4 years ago on Google
    Really tasty food if you wan to try something for the first time definitely can do so here!

  • 5/5 Suraj B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Suraj bhatt dehradun (Original) Suraj bhatt dehradun

  • 5/5 Vj s. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to have ur food

  • 4/5 Sai Santhosh S. 4 years ago on Google
    We ordered lasagna , paneer Tikka sizzler , hot garlic cauliflower, jalapeno pops and broccoli soup!! All were good except jalapeno cheese pops as the quantity was less and we couldn't see/get the taste of jalapeno inside the pops!! For the cost they charge ambience could've been bttr.

  • 5/5 Sahir R. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible pizzas that fill ur tummy, and the lip smacking Butter beer will surely take you to Hogwarts. All for a reasonable price

  • 5/5 Lavanya R. 4 years ago on Google
    This place serves good food and best place to hangout with friends and fam

  • 5/5 Shuba H. 4 years ago on Google
    The falafel is awesome.. Ice teas heavenly. Cozy place.. Portion size is good. Good service. Desserts mouth watering

  • 4/5 Varsha V. 4 years ago on Google
    This is one place where vegetarians can find an exhaustive menu of interesting items. The ambience is very pleasant. The service is a little slow.

  • 5/5 kausalya p. 4 years ago on Google
    Soul garden bistro is my all time favourite when it comes to vegetarian. We booked their outdoor catering for my daughter's birthday party. Food was fresh and yummy . Gulkhand milkshake was a big hit among my friends. Service was too good . Must try. They never compromise in terms of freshness and taste..

  • 2/5 Ganesh N. 4 years ago on Google
    Classic taste That was last time.. The food never looked or tasted this bad, the answer we got is its a healthy food.. Every thing is blant n soup is bitter.. Must improve or you r gonna lose out customers.

  • 3/5 Sri B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good space for meetup with friends and families. Food served was also nice and tasty. But expensive.

  • 5/5 Yien Wai C. 4 years ago on Google
    Creative, healthy yet delicious food. Had the spicy cashew burrito ? , paan mojito and churros. Having food envy of orders from other tables, including cheese baked fries, sourdough pizza, creamy pasta....too much food, too little stomach space.

  • 2/5 Buddharasan p. 4 years ago on Google
    Lacks in Italian taste. Average food quality.

  • 5/5 akram a. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice Ambience and Tasty Food ! <3

  • 4/5 Nitin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Expensive but quality food

  • 5/5 VENGATESAN K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pava salai street la irukku (Original) Pava salai street la irukku

  • 5/5 MVSS S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place for dining

  • 5/5 Aditya N. 4 years ago on Google
    Has Keto, Vegan options and has a nice ice cream gelato attached to it. Ambience can be a bit more polished but otherwise, a cool place to hang out at!

  • 5/5 Mahalakshmi G. 4 years ago on Google
    All in one @a single dining,from pizza to curd rice ,yummy food,gd place to hang out with friends and family,warm staff..

  • 4/5 Busaina S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and ambience.

  • 5/5 Geetha G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food

  • 4/5 Srinath R S. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience with a good spread of food ..

  • 5/5 Vivek R. 4 years ago on Google
    Can't say how much I love this place. Great food, staff. Finding space could be a challenge. But a great place to be at and spend time.

  • 5/5 lone h. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Maya S. 4 years ago on Google
    Simple ambience with great food.

  • 5/5 Kumaraswamy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice restaurant Centrally located Good ambience Courteous service I went with my children and grandchildren They just enjoyed the whole evening at Soul Garden

  • 3/5 yugesh k. 4 years ago on Google
    Only veg option but pricey

  • 5/5 Aakanksha T. 4 years ago on Google
    Aloo bhuaji Maggi and special pasta with rose thick shake

  • 1/5 Daya S. 4 years ago on Google
    Terrible food.

  • 4/5 Vijay D. 4 years ago on Google
    Good pasta and pizza

  • 4/5 divya c. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was actually worth the money

  • 4/5 srimathi r. 4 years ago on Google
    Currently under renovation. But there is a closed seating area to dine. Small place with amazing food. Clean cutlery and friendly staff. Their pastas and fries, nachos are a definite try. But it's the waffles and the rest of the desserts that actually revive you. Absolutely delightful and brilliant range of desserts. Do save a lotta tummy space for desserts.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Checks
    • ✓️ Google Pay
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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