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Rated: Average
based on 17 reviews
Sunny's
34, Embassy Diamante, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore
41329391, 41329391
| Locality | Vittal Mallya Road |
|---|---|
| Place Type | Bar, Restaurant |
| Food Type | Italian |
| Timings | 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Price |
  Expensive
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Credit cards accepted
Air conditioned
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first reviewed by quayler
- User Reviews (17)
Oct 06, 2008
Great food....Discriminatory service
Having been to Sunny's a few times, I cannot but accept that they serve some of the best Italian cuisine in town, their desserts especially are to die for. They've got a knack of bringing to prominence the particular flavour that has been sought for in the dish, a case in point is one of their starters (Roast shitake & fresh mushrooms with garlic & thyme) which though low on quantity was fantastic, with the flavour bursting forth with each bite!!
Now...why would I give a place that serves such great food such a poor rating...well quite simply on account of their service. I'm guessing that the authorities do not allow any establishment to post a sign that says 'Indians not allowed', which Arjun (owner of the restaurant) shrugs his shoulders and complies with. One has to but go there for a meal to experience the much-too-obvious discriminatory nature of the servers - you'd find a couple of them fawning at any table, the occupants of which evidently carry foreign passports, while expecting the 'desi' tables to be grateful that they're being served at all !!
We'd gone there for dinner and asked to be seated outside as it was a pleasant evening but realized that there were bats flying at an alarmingly low trajectory making us look around before, in the midst of, and after every bite....leading to a request to be seated inside, the response to which was a terse "nobody's been hit by the bats, so what's your problem?"...ahem...excuse me, but I'm one of the guys who's putting the bread in your basket dude!!!!! This and a couple of other such exchanges has got me swearing off this place...though it means losing out on some swell food..but what the heck...I prefer going to places like Via Milano, Fiorano's, etc where the service is indeed with a smile..and more !!!
I'm not a 100% sure on this but I think they add on the service charge at a fixed rate, denying one the opportunity to 'penalize' them..!!
Oct 05, 2008
The Old Reliable- Tried , Tested , Top of the Pops
Sunny's was when and where you grew up to eating at 'real ' restaurants ( that wasn't at a five star hotel) . Whatta place.
Arjun and Vivek have got some great magic going with Sunny's. Let me tell you what makes Sunny's special to me . And a real grown-up restaurant.
How do I love thee , let me count the ways( with apologies to Shri William S )
It's Bangalore. real Bangalore . Not - I-have-come-here -yesterday , and I think Bangalore is a great place to make some money and set up a restaurant. Sorry if that sounds weird !
Its named after their late golden retriever Sunny whose lifesize poster hangs at the back of the restaurant.It breaks my heart everytime I see it , because he was obviously so beloved . What a tribute , though. Sunny's contributes Rs 10 for every meal to CUPA ( an animal shelter) , and you can too. And thats another thing I like.
Raja the sleek but shy community dog who sits at the door , has the perfect doggy life. I have always secretly thought - this is the canine life ! If he is getting anywhere near Sunny's leftovers, the lucky so and so is currently inhabiting doggy heaven on earth !
There is a sunny , light almost weightless air about the place - I love the new location. And there is almost always a great crowd that eats here . A smattering of corporates , foodies, expats and your regular Bangaloreans ( with taste ) .
The bread basket and pesto butter is SUCH a great start to whats going to be a great hour ahead . You break open the warm freshly baked bread , and as the aroma wafts up, you gotta smile.
The ingredients are fresh and top quality - you can see that there is no compromise here .
Arjun or Vivek are almost always there, gently floating around and checking if all in order .
Everything is good. Every single item I have tried has been outstanding . I have never been let down.The chicken with sundried tomatoes, shallots and wine in cream is still my Hot Dish No 1. Yes, I am boring and predictable, sigh. I think the waiter rolls his eyes when he hears the familiar order . The Greek salad and the Bruschetta with Goats cheese is great .They have a good wine selection , and seem to know their stuff. The desserts are fabulous, but after stuffing myself silly , I really cannot drag myself to the that calorific, visually delightful counter . Eat with my eyes perhaps.
It's not that expensive either . I think about Rs 220 - 280 for a main course. But its still the place you treat yourself to , or the place you take a buddy who needs to be spoilt , or if you have an occasion to celebrate.
Once we had ordered a mozarella salad with cherry tomatoes in balsamic dressing . It was great , but as I looked at the savoury remnants on the plate - delicious coal black balsamic vinegar mixed in with the green olive oil and basil , the waiter came to take away my plate . I was rescued by Arjun who passing by snapped ' Please dont take that plate away , just bring on another bread basket so she can mop up the dressing . Thats the best part . ' Thanks Arjun for being a knight in shining armor . The plate stayed . And yes, it was the best part !
One grouse, if one must search -some of the waiters are attentive and polite , but never really there. Its like they are thinking about their other (real) life while doing their day job. If you know what I mean.
So there is the magic of Sunny's and you will why its the perfect place for either a great meal with friends or family or a superb place to take a client or visitor to Bangalore .
The Old Reliable. Said in the nicest possible way, mind you . Never lets you down.
Sep 27, 2008
Below Average
Being an Indian Is not bad....I was made to feel when i had been to sunny's..they were around 4 waiters on a table which had some foreigners.but we had to wait for atleast ten minutes...the food was quiet average...
but i would not recommend it.....was a lot disappointed....
Sep 05, 2008
Italian Cuisine
Another great place for Italian cuisine. I haven't been here in a while now. but it's a nice place, though a lil on the expensive side.
Aug 22, 2008
Will never recommend it to anyone!
I wanted to try this place because I had heard a lot about it but came out truly disappointed. We did not have a reservation & we were made to feel like it was a crime to enter without reservation. (we went on a weekday so dint find it necessary to make a reservation). The staff treats you like they are actually doing a favour by serving you! The service is pretty lethargic. Above all this, if the food was mindblowing, I wouldnt have minded it. But even that disappointed me. We tried the Russian Salad, Lasagna & Pasta, all of which was just about average, considering other Italian restaurants I have been to. We ended up with a bill of 2000 (inclusive of one drink) Would not recommend this place to anyone, unless you look like a Chinki! (realised that the waiters are capable of smiling at foreigners!!)