Villa Shanti Hotel & Restaurant

Sadhana G 15 months ago

A very pretty restaurant nestled in one of the quiet streets of Pondicherry. Seeing the reviews and being one of the top rated places to eat , we went in with so much expectations and it proved to be worth the hype. The interiors and ambience was homely with an antique vibe. The Valentine’s Day set up with a romantic candlelight on each table was interesting. We didn’t make a reservation but still they accommodated us and the food was pretty good too. The soup was delicious and the kebabs were super soft. The main course of chicken and cauliflower was super good too. The food was amazing but the service was slightly slow. Overall would definitely recommend this place to any food lovers for the vibe and food !

Duke Fernandez 16 months ago

The name of the restaurant is not something you associate with French or Continental cuisine, and once you enter your are taken aback by the well laid and placed restaurant in the middle of French Town.
We had to wait for around 15 to 20 minutes before we got a seat. The restaurant is upscale and seats are positioned in such a way that there is shade for all.
The service was good, though not as friendly as another restaurant we had visited for dinner.
We ordered Raw mango and papaya with fish for salad. It was an interesting and good combination.
For main course we ordered Beef Parmentier and Chicken Risotto. The former was really good, though I felt the quantity of mashed potatoes could be decreased. The chicken Risotto, it was more like chicken with rice pudding. The taste was not bad by any means, but we felt it could be better.
It certainly can be there for all food lovers who want to try out something new, and of course people who want to go with traditional tastes, there is limited Indian food as well.

Vijay More 15 months ago

The name of the restaurant is not something you associate with French or Continental cuisine, and once you enter your are taken aback by the well laid and placed restaurant in the middle of French Town.
We had to wait for around 15 to 20 minutes before we got a seat. The restaurant is upscale and seats are positioned in such a way that there is shade for all.
The service was good, though not as friendly as another restaurant we had visited for dinner.
We ordered Raw mango and papaya with fish for salad. It was an interesting and good combination.
For main course we ordered Beef Parmentier and Chicken Risotto. The former was really good, though I felt the quantity of mashed potatoes could be decreased. The chicken Risotto, it was more like chicken with rice pudding. The taste was not bad by any means, but we felt it could be better.
It certainly can be there for all food lovers who want to try out something new, and of course people who want to go with traditional tastes, there is limited Indian food as well.