Nila

Sood Raageshver J

3 months ago

5.0

There are meals you simply eat and meals you remember, our evening at Nila was firmly the latter. We came to celebrate our second wedding anniversary and left with what has quietly become one of the most memorable experiences. The tasting menu was thoughtful and full of things we hadn't tried before. The pasta was lovely, and the foams that ran through a few of the dishes were a nice touch. The savoury chocolate rice surprised us the most, chocolate used for depth rather than sweetness, earthy and a little smoky, and genuinely unlike anything we'd had. The orange-tamarind cooler was refreshing and well balanced. And the dessert, the chocolate cake with ice cream, was the sort of thing that's hard to put into words, it's really best experienced at the table. What stayed with us most, though, was the care. Dining through a pregnancy with both gluten- and dairy-free restrictions usually means settling for less, but here it didn't. The kitchen reworked ingredients thoughtfully and the food never lost anything for it, which we appreciated more than we can say. We were also among the first guests to be seated on the newly opened first floor, an open space with a view of the sky that made the evening feel a little more special. When we mentioned our anniversary, Chef Rahul wanted to mark it and when we said a regular cake wouldn't work for us, he simply said he'd figure something out, and he did. Ayan looked after us warmly throughout and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. The space, the plating, the attention to detail all of it is clearly done with real thought. But it's the people who made the evening what it was. We'll be back, and we're glad to recommend it.

Shruti Sharma

2 months ago

5.0

This was my second time at Nila. I've had a chance to taste their Kerala Backwaters menu and I recently had their Ladakh menu. There is food that you love, good that you remember but very very rarely do you come across food that leaves not just your tastebuds but also your brain mesmerized. Such is the concept and art that is being served at Nila in the form of food. Taking ingredients from corners of India, and turning those into modern dishes, is something they excel in. Thank you Nila for the wonderful food and experience. Looking forward to the next chapter

Tanisha

5 months ago

5.0

I had the most incredible experience at Nila! The 12-course meal was a true culinary journey, each course meticulously crafted, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. Chef Rahul was an absolute delight, his warmth and passion shone through as he explained each dish, making the whole evening feel personal and unforgettable. I can’t recommend this experience enough!

Pritam

5 months ago

5.0

Honestly surprised by my experience here. came here expecting a eegular fine dine experience but it was morw than that. i got to personally leaen a lot about the flavours and ingredients of kerala. Apparently they do a new menu every 3 months. would love to be back for more.

Manu

3 months ago

5.0

I have never experienced any other dining experience as good as Nila in all of India. The ambience, food quality, and innovation were superb and deserving of a Michelin Star.

Anusha Sharma

5 months ago

5.0

people are not talking about Nila enough. 10/10 for everything, food, service, ambience - it ticks off all the things you would want. cannot recommend enough.

Jahnavy gaggar

1 month ago

5.0

One of my best experiences in Bangalore. The Chef should take a bow. The desserts are chefs kiss!

Bidisha Karmakar

5 months ago

5.0

Very interesting concept, pls don’t consider it a restaurant it’s a food experience.

Christopher Alphones

1 month ago

2.0

The food at Nila was phenomenal. Unfortunately, the service and overall hospitality fell considerably short of the standard I would expect from a premium 12-course tasting-menu experience. Our arrival was disorganised: there was no one to receive us initially and our reservation wasn’t confirmed. After the Living Room introduction, another couple and we were led toward the dining area. They were shown to their table, while we were effectively left standing in the hallway behind the host, who went into another room and continued working. After waiting there unsure of what we were supposed to do, I eventually had to ask him where our table was. Our table was beside the washroom area, where there was a persistent unpleasant odour. We mentioned this and were offered the communal table instead. Since we were celebrating my wife’s birthday and wanted an intimate dinner, we asked for a minute to decide. The staff member left and never returned to check whether we wanted to move. We ended up experiencing the odour intermittently throughout the entire tasting menu, particularly when the washroom was being used. Several courses in, I also noticed other tables had small wet hand towels while ours did not. I had to ask for them, after which another staff member apologised, brought them over and explained that guests are encouraged to eat many of the courses with their hands. That’s a lovely part of the concept—but surely the towel and explanation should be provided before the courses begin rather than after the guest notices other tables and asks. I raised these concerns when feedback was requested at the end. The staff member was apologetic and mentioned involving the manager. We were open to speaking with them, but we subsequently received our cheque and left without anyone from management coming over. We were also there for my wife’s birthday, and there was no acknowledgment of it—not that we expected a free dessert or cake, but even a simple birthday wish is the kind of hospitality detail one expects from an experience-led restaurant. I want to be fair: the food itself was exceptional, and some members of the team who explained and served the courses were excellent. The kitchen is doing genuinely impressive work. But at this price point, and for a restaurant built around an intimate tasting “experience,” hospitality cannot be treated as secondary to the food. Being properly received, shown to your table, having the intended table setting ready, addressing an unpleasant washroom odour and following up when a guest raises a concern are fundamentals. Exceptional cooking. Unfortunately, our overall experience didn’t match it.

Kirthiraj

2 months ago

2.0

The food was genuinely good and the concept was interesting, but the hosting experience was extremely disappointing. I walked in and was clearly confused about where to go, and despite there being staff around to host, I was completely ignored. What made it worse was seeing guests who arrived after me being greeted warmly, shown to their seats, and offered water while I received none of that attention. I eventually had to ask what was going on just to get some basic assistance. For a restaurant that positions itself as an experimental and elevated dining experience, the hospitality really needs to match the food. Good food can only take the experience so far when the first impression is this poor. Hopefully the restaurant works on its hosting, because the food definitely deserves a better overall experience.