Frangipani

Whenever one has had a fill of all the regular dining spots in the city, it is recommended to step out of your comfort zone and try the ones outside the city. Pune city is crawling with fabulous fine dining restaurants and pubs to keep you busy for a long time but when you do run out of options, think of those charming dining spots nestled just outside the city. One of the favourites of Pune foodies is a place that is a little farther from the main city but is a beautiful place to dine. ‘Frangipani’ is part of very lovely Ambrosia Resort and Spa in Bavdhan, Pune and is a quite popular choice for couples due to its romantic ambience. The lush greenery of the spa infuses a sense of tranquillity and beauty to the evening, which is highly attractive.

Frangipani elevates the soothing dining experience by offering an amazing menu that tackles various cuisines under one roof. One can enjoy from homely North Indian food to the exotic Chinese to the worldly Continental and European cuisine. Their Sunday brunches are especially well-known with the regulars, have a look. Sip on a boozy drink before wading into the first course entailing, dhaniya murgh tikki, buddha’s delight, char grilled prawn lasuni, murgh makmali kabab, crispy vegetables in honey & chilly, Hakka style mushroom, kokum masala raas, sadam arancini and chicken pepper fry. For the next course indulge in, vegetable stew, mutton vindaloo, chicken & mushroom in oyster sauce, egg curry, pindi-da-chana, fish butter garlic sauce, prawns pulli munchi, lamb in burnt chilly sauce, Bukhara kofta curry, chettinadu vadai and paneer lababdar.

Coddle your sweet tooth with an array of desserts such as, rum flambé gulab jamun, tiramisu, phirni, baked gulab jamun with rabdi, kulfi rabdi falooda, cream caramel and brownie with ice cream. Frangipani is ensconced is a lush green pocket of a spa so one gets a feeling of serenity while dining there. The main dining space is well-designed with smart formal look, giving the appearance of elegance and class. The style is contemporary, which shows in choice of furniture and in other aspects of the room. Sit in their outdoor area surrounded by beautiful gardens to elevate your dining experience. Only moderately expensive, Frangipani is a fabulous place for those in need of a temporary reprieve.