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Rated: Average
based on 5 reviews
Casa Del Sol
131, Devatha Plaza, Residency Road, Bangalore
51510101
| Locality | Residency Road |
|---|---|
| Place Type | Bar, Restaurant |
| Food Type | Mediterranean |
| Timings | 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Price |
  Expensive
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first reviewed by Meenakshi
- User Reviews (5)
Nov 04, 2008
Por favor, este no Espaņol
I'd heard reviews about this place saying it wasn't all that great, but my friends and I decided to try it out ourselves first hand. Let me say straight away that the place is really nice, but the food isn't anything to rave about. The Sunday brunch consisted of unlimited wine, beer and sangria (a Spanish drink, which is a mixture of wine, brandy, orange juice and fruits). Well, this one tasted like fruit punch with a tiny, tiny bit of alcohol that you could feel when it slid down your throat. The soup and the starters served at the table were nice, and the mushrooms and the minced lamb balls (trust me, it's not what it sounds like) were particularly good.
The soup was good, while the contents from the salad table were, ok, at best. For the main course, there was a sea food paella, which didn't taste like the real thing, while the chicken roulade was bland. The only saving grave was the fish in white sauce which was good. For the veggies, there was ricotta and stuffed capsicum, and a couple of other items that weren't particularly interesting.There was counter where we could make our own sandwiches, and a pasta counter, which was also not that much of a hit with us. They only had spaghetti and another coiled pasta with a red sauce and a white sauce; quite a disappointment from what we were told - "you can make your own pasta from the counter by askiung the chef". Hm, can't do much when there isn't too much to work with, now can we?
The desserts were the only saving grace for the place, but I'd have liked it if there was a lil more variety. Ice cream, lemon mousse, and two types of cake (with cream) and a dry cake, with some shakes. Also there were waffles and syrup.
The whole setup is supposed to be Spanish, but going by the food alone, there were a few dishes that could be called Spanish because of the dish that was attempted, but certainly not by the taste. The inside is pretty spacious and there were a bunch of foreigners and their kids were running all over the place. One thing's for sure, for the Rs 725 they charged, there were enough items on display, but not too many of 'em struck the right chords with the stomach.
For pics, check http://gastronomicalgspot.blogspot.com/2008/11/casa-del-sol.html
Apr 26, 2008
nothing spanish about it
We went there for the Sunday lunch buffet (Rs. 550 plus tax), which includes unlimited beer, wine and sangria. Unless you drink LOTS of wine and beer, its totally not worth it. Almost all the food was inedible and not at all spanish. I've been to Spain so I should know. The Sangria had gone bad, the milkshakes were really Nandini bottled flavored milk, the made to order spanish omelet was burnt and extra salty with huge lumps of potato thrown in, the made to order pizza was as thin as a wafer, the made to order sandwiches can be easily made at home and the seafood paella was nauseating. The best things were the icecream and the chocolate mousse which were probably not house-made. Service was very slow. I can go on and on about the rest of the dishes, but why bother? I'm really puzzled with the other reviews.
Apr 04, 2008
Great Lounge
I had been to Del Sol once before, a couple of years ago, and didn't like it too much. I decided to give it another shot last week, and decided that it is, after all, a pretty good place.
The service is really, really friendly, and this is something you won't find in any other lounge in this price range in Bangalore. Kudos to the Casa folks for outdoing the competition on the service front! The environs are great, but you *have* to sit outdoors to make the most of it! The outdoor deck has been very tastefully decorated, but retains a lovely, homely aura with wicker chairs, simple tables, plants, and a great view of the city, especially at night. Drinks are available at the usual prices, with Indian beer at Rs. 110 (pint) or 150 (bottle). Cocktails are between Rs. 250 and 400. There's also a friendly hookah guy with a good selection of waterpipes. After we'd downed a few drinks, the manager came over and asked if we'd be interested in 'the flamer'. This sounded too intriguing to miss, and so we headed over to the bar, where both the manager and barman chatted with us whilst preparing a mad-scientist-like rig of glasses, mugs, flames, and liqeurs. The 'flamer' is basically a very elaborate flaming cocktail, and is quite an experience. The downside is that it gets over in a flash, and will cost you as much as two cocktails, though this flamer was made for consumption by two people.
One caveat though is the food; not to say it's bad or anything, but the size of the servings left me wanting. I strongly suggest you dine at Piccola downstairs, which is still a Leviathan when it comes to filling and reasonably-priced Italian food. Del Sol is great to lounge in with a few drinks after dinner.
Jul 07, 2007
Eat drink and make merry
That's pretty much the theme of this wonderful place.
The ambiance is warm and celebratory and the food just perfect.
They have a corporate meal deal on weekdays (I think ~Rs.160) which includes a welcome drink, some tapas, salad, soup, entree and dessert. If you're going a la carte, try their pizzas and salads.
Casa Del Sol doubles into a social destination in the evenings - they have salsa nites, live music, pottery artists and lots of other fun events. For a perfect meal by yourself, come here on weekdays. For merriment, come evenings or try their Sunday brunch (~Rs.600?) which has an interesting fare and abuzz with social events and fun things to do - great to go with your family.
During Diwali, Christmas and such festive occassions the place gets most beautiful since it's partially open-air!
Jan 02, 2007
Lively atmosphere, average food
A very nice ambiance - lounge in sofas either indoors or outdoors - live music in the weekends. A good place to meet for a business meeting. Food, be it tapas or pastas, is very average