Avartana - South Indian restaurant in Chennai - Chennai, India

This was a surprise visit with all my friends . Avartana was our choice and I don't remember exactly it was Tara menu. The restaurant looks awesome , extraordinary, elegant,eloquent and colossal or whatever you think about perfection. But the food was literally nothing when compared to the place size and quality. Big plates but a macro size food and it takes 15 min in between to bring the food . What kind of culture is that . Well at least the taste must be good but isn't . Out of ten 3 of them was good but rest were in contrast with the other . Couldn't get a picture of taste but sure you will be full stomach by waiting for food which are hard to find in plate . I assume that this place is for just talking and not eating . But the service was outstanding. They were great and polite . This is what you get for 5 star rating hotel . Great well I don't know how many people will accept my thoughts but this is purposefully my own thought and was just Sharing .

Visited this place after hearing that it's awarded the 4th best restaurant in India and 30th best restaurant in Asia for 2023. Had the 13 course vegetarian meal here and it's decent but not as great as expected though! Every item was served one after the other and that too with a unique presentation. The staff had described each item while serving it. A unique but not an unforgettable 3 hour long dining experience! It would have been better if the menus were flexible instead of fixed though. I wanted to try some items in the other menus but couldn't because I had to order the entire set for that! Would surely visit again if this is changed!

An experience, maybe once in a lifetime to a commoner like me. Being a Chennaite, visiting Avartana for dinner for the first time was surreal. Though we've all heard of great reviews about this place, I wasn't able to fathom what it was all about. So, I chose the right event for the dreamy dinner night. All the dishes were exquisite and beautifully presented!! We could choose from 4 choices - Maya, Bela, Jiaa, and Anika (All 4 available in both veg & NV courses - 7,9,11,13 course meals respectively) We went with Bela and the whole experience span over 2 hours for the 9-course meal. As we sat across we were first served with Veen still water which was weird since hot water would have been better in retrospect. For a palate cleanser, it was yogurt-dipped cucumber and french pressed tomato rasam - Crunchy and sour cucumber while the rasam was fresh from the press, unique in the way he explained the process Tomato and millet rice crisp - Crispy rice cake with crunchy veggies and sauce Crispy chili potato with buttermilk sphere - Surprised by the way the buttermilk was sphered; awesome Spiced potato Cauliflower crunch with pomo & mint - Weird cause had the burnt taste from the cauliflower yet interesting Pumpkin dumpling in butter emulsion and fried beans - THE BEST; flows smoothly along every bite For the intermission, we were served Cucumber & Apple sorbet - Sweet, frothy, and kicky Asparagus & coconut stew with turmeric coconut & idiyappam - SO DAMN thick stew which lights up all the senses; sweet and perfect for a main course Spiced aubergine with Byadgi chili emulsion & sago - Unbelievable, the way they peeled the aubergine skin to form a basket with soft sago and creamy emulsion, PERFECT Veg fritter rice with sesame & palm nectar - Deep fried rice with native veggies, tastes heavenly Fennel panna cotta with angel hair caramel - All time best, presented very well and the formation of white chocolate as an egg - their thought process is beyond the ionosphere Owing to our special occasion, the team was courteous enough to serve a dessert to close the meal with. What looked like a cheesecake and white chocolate turned out to be Idly and coffee cake, VERY SURPRISED with the innovation, the presentation, the taste, and the impact. For the final palate cleanser, it was Pan ice cream with betel leaf What went wrong in the middle was that they missed serving the cauliflower in the first half and ended up serving it at the last which ruined the aftertaste of the meal Phewww!! That was some experience since we would have hardly had 20 bites of food yet it made us feel, OKAY THAT WAS GOOD!! The ambiance was rich with bright white lights and opulent seating. Their service is why they are where they are. It was well-coordinated, courteous, and pleasant. Valet parking at ITC is never a problem. I wouldn't comment on the rate since this place is extravagant and the prices are exorbitant, EOD!! Avartana is not the place to go for a glutton like me. It is also not the place to go to have sumptuous quality food. It is the spot to experience luxurious fine dining; a place to find innovation in food, a place to understand why it is in the TOP 30 dining spots in Asia and what it takes for them to be there, AN EXPERIENCE!!!

Had the bella beautiful veg and non-veg course. Avartana is a beautiful experience. The food was absolutely delicious. What's so interesting in the surprising elements in every course, very innovative dishes with regular ingredients sets one to wonder what's coming next. Kudos to the energetic staff & talented chefs at Avartana!

The food was absolutely incredible. Beautifully presented and tasted delicious. We got Anika and Tara tasting menus and we were warned that it would take about 3 hours to get through. We have been here for 4+ hours because of how slow the service is. We waited 20 mins for a cheque. And when they brought it out they made a whole thing about us wanting to split the bill. They told us that it will take them even longer to get it ready. And alcohol is billed separately and cannot be split.. overall yes do come here for the food but have one person pay the entire bill and prepare for delays.

My first nice dining experience in Avartana was fantastic. The manner they describe the dish after it has been served, as well as the innovation they have made with our South Indian cuisine. Particularly noteworthy are their presentation and distinct dishes for each meal. When I tried to stroll in last month, they were completely booked. As seats are limited, it is best to reserve ahead of time. Totally Love it

Amazing Food , Took almost 3 hrs to finish dinner... Perfect dinner date with family, Exciting menu. Will come back soon

Food is absolute nonsense. The items had random marinated veggies and fruits which makes the palate literally sob for something substantial. Fine, the quantities are tiny, like a dot in the middle of a plate, you hope for an Disneyland in your taste buds but it turns out to be Halloween candy level. I was kinda sad at the end. So much effort, so many plates, but sad, sad food. And I vent here. But the service, the plating, the plates, the elaborate dining experience is a definitely a novelty. Beautiful experience. Like a Cruiseship on Cooum.