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Restaurant in Pune Railway Station
Rated: Good
based on 5 reviews
La Pizzeria
361/5 Bund Garden Road, Opp. Pune Central Shopping Mall, Bund Garden Road, Pune Railway Station, Pune
26133535, 26136565
| Locality | Bund Garden Road,Pune Railway Station |
|---|---|
| Landmark | Opposite Pune Central Shopping Mall |
| Place Type | Restaurant |
| Food Type | Italian |
| Timings | 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM |
| Price |
  Expensive
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- Additional Information
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Pure vegetarian
Credit cards accepted
Air conditioned
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first reviewed by oneiros81
- User Reviews (5)
Aug 31, 2008
An evening ruined !
My friend Saral said , let's go to Pizzeria this evening , as she wanted to eat only vegetarian food that evening , due to the Jain Parva going on in their house . And it was also nearer for us to go there .
i have eaten authentic Italian food in Atlanta , U.S. and visit Pizza Hut , Domino's , some times . Also a subscriber to the newsletter of about.com for Italian cuisine , i studied the much -hyped , elaborate menu card of this more -show-less-stuff restaurant , and on knowing that they serve Rajma in their mexican pizza , settled for Exotic . i also ordered for garlic bread , to start with .
To our utter dismay , the garlic bread was stiff , not baked properly , with hardly any trace of butter . we helplessly munched on those miserable-looking pieces , and waited for the pizza to arrive .
i had asked for an extra topping of olives , too .
This fare was worst than the bread , soggy in the middle , tasteless , with no tomato sauce as described , just a dash of some sparse capsicum , mushrooms missing , and a side crust so hard , one can not chew off a bite easily !
All those phony candlelights , and expensive uniforms of the waiters , became all the more irritating !
We come here for some good food , damn it , after paying exorbitantly , for a vegetarian pizza , while one can get chicken as a topping , with a lesser price .
The height of it was , when one of them said he will bring a small pizza as complimentary , and kept us waiting , by just disappearing from the scene !
We quietly paid the bill of four hundred and above , left the place disgusted , and i have vouched never to get misled by the so-called ambience , which was actually a rowdy group of youth smoking cigarrettes next to us , talking loudly , and misbehaving , to whom , the waiters seemed to be more obliging , than to us !
One can always get authentic Italian pizzas and cuisine , in many good restaurants in Koregaon Park area of Pune . This one is surely avoidable , which strips you of a lot of cash , in exchange to some sprinkling of veggies , and hard-crusted pizzas , which are a disgrace to it's name !
Dec 06, 2007
Italy Comes Down to Pune
La Pizzeria with its cosy ambience, customer friendly service and above all mouth watering food (that is what a restaurant should concentrate on, isn't it?) happens to be Punes best bet for authentic Italian food. So if you happen to be a connoisseur of fine dining in general and Italian cuisine in particular, who you probably are else, why would you be here, then read on. A word of caution though… This place happens to be a pure Vegetarian eatery. Meat lovers... Sorry!!!
Ambience:
The decor is tastefully done, with clean tablecloths, shining cutlery and general hygiene. Miniature paintings, general paraphernalia, and dry ingredients encased in wooden frames... all transfer you from the bustling city of Pune to the quaint olive orchards of Italy. The bar is well kept and well stocked. The wine list is quite impressive and must be tasting good too... I am not too much of a wine drinker.
However, make sure to make your reservations in advance lest it’s a weekday. The place can be very crowded on weekends and the waiting time on weekends can range from anywhere between 30 minutes to 1 hour, unless you are ready to sit in the garden section.
Service:
The service here is the best as compared to any other restaurant in Pune. The stewards and waiters are courteous and well informed about the menu. This is one place where you can really depend on the captain to select your food and I bet you won’t have room for complaint. The names of the dishes are difficult to pronounce, they are in Italian, but the short description is a good guide. And don’t worry, you can always order using the code (say B29) if you don’t feel like twisting you tongues to read out the order to the captain.
Food:
Now this is one area where a restaurant needs to be at its best. And La Pizzeria is...
The pizza here is as crisp as a biscuit, and remains like that till the last bite. The toppings are fresh, piping hot and don’t go limp by the time the pizza completes its journey from the oven to your table.
But then, why would you visit an Italian restaurant if you only wanted to have a pizza and nothing else. So have a look into their soups and starters section. The French Onion soup happens to be the best of the lot although I must admit; I have never had any other soup here. For those who want to, there is wide selection of spirits, mocktails and cocktails to indulge in. The Bruschetta (warm bread pieces topped with tomato, garlic and cilantro and served with olive oil) and the Spinachi Salsa (Farmers Bread with a creamy spinach and cheese dipping) happen to be my choice of starters.
The main course is divided into 2 sections. The first section has out of this world pasta dishes. The best of the lot happen to be Pasta Del Barone (a creamy sauce with cheese and béchamel sauce), Al Pasta Genovese (cheese sauce with pine nuts and basil) and Primavera. The second section mostly contains dishes such as Crocchette's and Rice Balls. Crocchette Ai Spinachi Ricotto, which has cheese and spinach mixed with mashed potatoes and deep fried, never fails to satisfy. A similar dish is Gnocco, which is home made pasta tubes stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese and baked to perfection.
That finally brings you to the last section on the menu, the deserts. There is a whole range of deserts on the menu with the ubiquitous Tiramisu and Chocolate Mousse as well as lots of gelato flavours to choose from. But my suggestion would always be Panna Cotta, a creamy pudding with a slice of Kiwi fruit. The sour taste of Kiwi compliments the mild sweetness of the creamy pudding and that makes it a dish hard to resist.
The restaurant also serves a good number of Mexican dishes such as Nachos, Enchiladas and Quesadillas.
The portions are quite decent and each dish can be shared between two people, with the exception of the pizza. The pizzas come in a standard size of 10 inches and are sufficient for three.
Cost:
A meal for two with drinks can make you poorer by 1500 bucks. But then, every penny spent would be worth it.
Overall Verdict:
This definitely is a place you would love going again and again. Atleast I do… So all you foodies out there – INDULGE.
Oct 22, 2007
Don't try the Tiramisu
Seriously... the tiramisu was a disaster. But apart from that everything else was fantastic. Very nice pizza, and if you like the flavor of sun-dried tomatoes, you are going to love this place all the more. Raviolis are nice too - stuffed with spinach and cheese.
For dessert - try Chocolate Bomb. Its more along the lines of sizzling brownie with ice-cream, but very nice. Once again, don't even try the tiramisu.
Weekends are pretty busy and expect a little slow service. Make sure to reserve a table.
Sep 19, 2007
Its a veg ONLY place
Very pleasantly surprised that this is a veg only place. Very pricey - but real good. If you relish italian, you'll be in for a nice treat.
Enjoy!
Sep 14, 2007
Best Italian food
The restaurant is off the main road and it's a little difficult to find. It's probably the only restaurant in Pune that serves delightful Italian vegetarian food. The food is consistently delicious. The prices are slightly on the higher side but it's completely worth every rupee spent. The quantity of food is just right and the service is prompt. The place has a pleasant decor and it's quite cozy. But it is very difficult to find seats, especially in the weekends. So, reserve in advance. And yes, when you're there, don't miss the wine. They have a very good wine list. Overall, it's a lovely place for a cozy evening; to wine and dine.