*NB: This review is based on Veg food only.
AMBIENCE & DÉCOR: **The only plus point about the restaurant.
Rooftop at Le Meridien is gr8. Place is typically Indian with dim lights and Indian furniture to go along. The chairs could have been more comfy with some cushioning but the appeal is pretty simple. Evenly spread out and private, so good for couples.
Not overcrowded, but reservations are a must if ur going in large numbers on weekends.
SERVICE: The staff is well mannered, courteous and they do not crowd upon you. Typical Indian dressing for the Staff, which is appealing.
The Bar is well kept and the bar tender looked thorough, though I did not try it out.
FOOD: I went there as it was rated the Best North Indian Restaurant by Times Food Guide recently.
All I say is that even the roadside Udupi restaurant dishes out better Punjabi food.
Starters: Paneer Methi Kabab- less salt.no paneer taste n quantity just 4 pieces.so u have to order 2 if ur 3 people
Veg Diwani Handi: yucks- Tomato based gravy was more like a sweet puree. Badly cut n half boiled vegetables.Imagine French Beans n Carrots which u cant swallow.
Veg Biryani:Horrrible.no spices no flavour just colored rice.
Desserts were good with Kulfi Falooda and Rasmalai being very tasty.
VALUE FOR MONEY
Not at all with all dishes priced around 300-400/- and the quantity being insufficient.
Ofcourse the taste is disgusting.
CONCLUSION: With a 5-star rating to Le Meridien the prices are ok.
But u cant say the Chef is having a bad day if u have to maintain the standard of the Best
North Indian Restaurant in Pune.
Go only if u like trying different restaurants and if ur a Ambience Lover.
Its actually ideal for a romantic evening for couples sans the food of course.