I have always wanted to review this restaurant. I wouldn't be lying if I told you I had a long list of restaurants and so it took time to reach Olive Beach on the list.
It is a delightful restaurant with a lovely Mediterranean ambiance complete with large open spaces and rough-hewn whitewashed walls. A little difficult to locate if you do not know the area well but once you locate the wooden blue gates to this place, you will never forget the place.
It is a delightful restaurant with a lovely Mediterranean ambiance complete with large open spaces and rough-hewn whitewashed walls. A little difficult to locate if you do not know the area well but once you locate the wooden blue gates to this place, you will never forget the place.
Ambience:
View from where Mr. X was sitting: Subtle and elegant is what it was and we loved it.
Bangalore, as you all know, has been going through a heat spell and so we opted to sit inside as the air-conditioning allowed us to concentrate on the food and not the heat.
Bangalore, as you all know, has been going through a heat spell and so we opted to sit inside as the air-conditioning allowed us to concentrate on the food and not the heat.
The view:
View from where I was sitting. There was a huge glass that ensured heat and noise from outside did not get it.
The four little lamps hanging from the wall had candles it them and swayed whenever there was a slight breeze.
We loved the fact that all the tables had these fresh bunch of flowers which, along with the candle light went very well with the ambiance.
The four little lamps hanging from the wall had candles it them and swayed whenever there was a slight breeze.
We loved the fact that all the tables had these fresh bunch of flowers which, along with the candle light went very well with the ambiance.
Lamps hanging from the wall:
Close up of the lamps hanging from the wall.
I later on found out there is a lovely little fish tank built into the ground behind these walls.
You and opt to sit next to the wall, near the fish tank looking at the lovely fishes.
I later on found out there is a lovely little fish tank built into the ground behind these walls.
You and opt to sit next to the wall, near the fish tank looking at the lovely fishes.
Our drinks:
Our drinks:
A banana and orange punch (On the right- when you look at the image): It had the taste of exactly what it says. You can feel the smooth mix of banana and orange when you sip the drink. It is a little sour and kids may not like it.
Olive beach island special: It had slices of apples and apple flavour mixed with loads of ice and some mint: Just what you need when it is really warm and hot outside.
A banana and orange punch (On the right- when you look at the image): It had the taste of exactly what it says. You can feel the smooth mix of banana and orange when you sip the drink. It is a little sour and kids may not like it.
Olive beach island special: It had slices of apples and apple flavour mixed with loads of ice and some mint: Just what you need when it is really warm and hot outside.
Something to eat with the soup:
Something to eat with the soup:
These breads along with the home made butter (containing herbs and spices) and the olives were great!
These breads along with the home made butter (containing herbs and spices) and the olives were great!
Soup:
Soup:
It was a chicken soup with a couple of superbly well prepared dumplings. It did taste a little like the instant coup soup available. However, the fresh spinach and chicken dumplings made me feel pretty content.
It was a chicken soup with a couple of superbly well prepared dumplings. It did taste a little like the instant coup soup available. However, the fresh spinach and chicken dumplings made me feel pretty content.
Appetizers:
Appetizers:
Baked Brie - It was well flavoured and Mr X. liked it allot.
The exact content had - French Brie Rolled in Layers of Filo Stuffed with Caramelized Onions and Orange Marmalade; Concord Grape Reduction and Micro Greens. It had a mix of different flavors and I must say it was very different from what I have had in the past.
Baked Brie - It was well flavoured and Mr X. liked it allot.
The exact content had - French Brie Rolled in Layers of Filo Stuffed with Caramelized Onions and Orange Marmalade; Concord Grape Reduction and Micro Greens. It had a mix of different flavors and I must say it was very different from what I have had in the past.
Appetizers:
Appetizers:
Cider Braised Pork Ribs - These were simply superb! Meat had been cooked perfectly and it fell off the ribs at the slightest touch.
The exact content was served along with - Truffle Baby Potato, Onion and Fennel Slaw. The potatoes had been backed well and complimented the taste of the pork superbly.
I must say this is a must try for anyone who likes pork ribs.
Cider Braised Pork Ribs - These were simply superb! Meat had been cooked perfectly and it fell off the ribs at the slightest touch.
The exact content was served along with - Truffle Baby Potato, Onion and Fennel Slaw. The potatoes had been backed well and complimented the taste of the pork superbly.
I must say this is a must try for anyone who likes pork ribs.
Entree:
Entree:
Chicken Polpettini - I must admit we had to wait for 20 minutes to get this.
This dish consists of: Mushroom and Pecorino Infused Chicken Meatballs Served Atop Sautéed Haricot Vert and Caramalised Baby Onions; Mushroom Rice.
The flavors were all there; however, I would have preferred the meatballs to be soft and these were not. They did taste good but I am not sure if they had been frozen and kept in the freezer.
Chicken Polpettini - I must admit we had to wait for 20 minutes to get this.
This dish consists of: Mushroom and Pecorino Infused Chicken Meatballs Served Atop Sautéed Haricot Vert and Caramalised Baby Onions; Mushroom Rice.
The flavors were all there; however, I would have preferred the meatballs to be soft and these were not. They did taste good but I am not sure if they had been frozen and kept in the freezer.
Dessert:
Dessert:
Apple Streusel Cheese Cake- I have to say this was awesome and I will definitely have this the next time I am there!
This dessert was made up of - Oatmeal Cinnamon Crumble, Soft Caramel and Vanilla Ice Cream. It was a lovely combination and you could taste the crumbled cinnamon and ice cream do their magic.
Apple Streusel Cheese Cake- I have to say this was awesome and I will definitely have this the next time I am there!
This dessert was made up of - Oatmeal Cinnamon Crumble, Soft Caramel and Vanilla Ice Cream. It was a lovely combination and you could taste the crumbled cinnamon and ice cream do their magic.
Dessert:
Dessert:
Lemon Mousse - This was the only thing that neither Mr. X nor I enjoyed.
This dessert was made up of - Lemon Curd, Sesame Tuille and Praline Ice Cream. I knew it would be sour but what I received was too sour for my linking. This is something I would suggest everyone to stay away from.
Lemon Mousse - This was the only thing that neither Mr. X nor I enjoyed.
This dessert was made up of - Lemon Curd, Sesame Tuille and Praline Ice Cream. I knew it would be sour but what I received was too sour for my linking. This is something I would suggest everyone to stay away from.
Final Score:
The total score is 32 out of 40 and the breakup is given below:
Value for Money: The total bill came to a little over Rs. 5000 and this gave it 6 out of 10.
Service: The service was good but we were advised of the delay in our main course after waiting for 10 minutes and it brought down the score.
Food: The food was good; however, the quantity was less and the Lemon Mousse was not what was expected.
Ambiance: This restaurant earns a 10 for the great ambiance it has.
Value for Money: The total bill came to a little over Rs. 5000 and this gave it 6 out of 10.
Service: The service was good but we were advised of the delay in our main course after waiting for 10 minutes and it brought down the score.
Food: The food was good; however, the quantity was less and the Lemon Mousse was not what was expected.
Ambiance: This restaurant earns a 10 for the great ambiance it has.
The end......
Be it a date, an anniversary or just a very special occasion, where you would like to share some special moments with someone special, you cannot go wrong if you select this place. Not a place I would go to every weekend {unless I had that sort of green in my wallet} but a special place that would make anyone you take there feel very special!
Until next time: Had fun going to the Olive Beach.