The Square - Buffet restaurant in Pune - Pune, India

Nice quaint place inside Novotel. Buffet spread is excellent, many nice seating options, staff is helpful. They provide a la carte and buffet for lunch and both are good. Chicken Thai curry was nice and good quantity. Paneer gravy was good too. Overall good experience with ambience and food. Good option for any party or treat

Went to The Square for a Sunday brunch and was pleasantly surprised by the array of sorted dishes! The ambiance is a casual and pleasant one. There is a good spread so we took our time to try out whatever fancied our eyes. Continental cuisines where spot on, Indian dishes were not at par though ... They have an impressive dessert selection, which the kids enjoyed. With live music, good ambiance, great food and courteous staff, it was a Sunday Brunch well spent.

Located right near the malls and airport this place has a warm ambience and cozy appeal. The staff is courteous. It's a multicuisine buffet spread. The bread were fresh and delicious. Right from the salads to starters to main course and the desserts and drinks the taste was amazing. Special mention to Omkar for prompt & pleasant service.

Some meals are so satisfying. Dishes that tickle our taste buds, identify the richness, mild yet tangy enough .. traditional yet diverse.. and more. I was lucky enough to enjoy Assamese food last night Assam cuisine boosts of fresh local produce - vegetables, herbs and abundance of fish and meat. The rich soil grows Bhut Jolokia chilly, Ginger, Elephant ear, Bamboo, Bananas not to forget that Assam is a heaven for non veg lover's.. pork, fish, mutton ,duck etc Monjeeta is cooking up a storm, recreating food that speaks volumes about it's traditions and culture. I began with Starters : #Chicken_in_black til : different yet tasteful. #Spinach_flitters : crunchy munchy yummy Both fingerlicking good. The mains begins with a stomach cleanser called #Khaar. Ginger, raw papaya, pulses, taro and banana peel ash are the main ingredients. I tasted a Khaar made with cucumber, pink masoor Dal, cooked in mustard oil. I called it my comfort food and it's to be eaten with rice. This is the first course. I helped myself to some Rohar Dal from the veg section which was simple. Second course is usually the meat. A thick rich gravy with indian spices and juicy pieces of mutton. #Mutton_curry was #Delicious. The four pitika are Simple dishes but a big hit. These are siders that are eaten with the mains. They break the monotony of a certain tastes and are essentially taste bud cleansers . #Alu_pitika was made with mashed potatoes, raw cut onions, green chillies and fresh corriander mixed well with cold mustard oil. #Bengna/baigan_Poora had roasted eggplant, and the same ingredients mentioned above. #Pineapple_Tok steamed pieces of pineapple with panch phodan(5spices) in mustard oil. Delicious #Bilani_Poora made with roasted plum tomatoes, skin removed and mixed with ingredients similar to baigan Poora. The final dish is the tangy and sour tasting #MaasurTenga. Today's was tomatoes and lemon that add sourness to the fish curry. This thin curry was mind-blowing. #Sweets Rice Kheer: creamy thick rice Kheer, mildly sweet. Lots of dry fruits. Gaja: Similar like a Balushai , sweet and rich. Rasgulla : melt in your mouth. Delicious Nariyal Laroo : soft, sweet and terrific ladoo Black til Laroo : similar taste like a til ka ladoo with less Jagger. Being a Sunday night, each and every table was occupied. The buffet has continental, indian and the Assamese counters. However this was popular as one had to stand in line for refill. I take a bow , Monjeeta has outdone herself. A talented chef, good host and spokesperson representing her state. Kiddos..May more success come her way always! The food festival is on and Punekari very much within limits. Have a look at my pictures.

Great buffet experience. They have good spread and live counters for pizza pasta. Dessert section was really great. Ambience of the place is also nice. Worth going for special occasions

I had the pleasure of attending the Awadhi festival at Novotel Pune, and I must say, it was an incredible experience! The decorations transported me to the rich and vibrant culture of Awadh. The moment I walked in, I was greeted with a spread of mouthwatering dishes that had my taste buds dancing with joy. Starting with the soup and starters, the flavors were simply delightful. The hummus breads, nachos, cheese balls, and noodles were absolute favorites. But the chaats were the real showstopper - bursting with tangy and savory flavors that were impossible to resist. Moving on to the main course, both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian options were equally impressive. Each dish was prepared with utmost care and authenticity. The variety of flavors and textures kept me coming back for more. And I must mention, the presentation was exquisite, making the dining experience even more delightful. Last, but certainly not least, was the dessert spread. The desserts stole my heart with their heavenly tastes and beautiful presentation. From traditional Indian sweets to delectable pastries, every bite was pure bliss. I couldn't resist trying everything, and it's safe to say I left with a satisfied sweet tooth. The Awadhi festival at Novotel Pune exceeded all my expectations. The attention to detail, the quality of the food, and the warm and friendly service made it a truly memorable experience. If you're a food lover or someone looking for an authentic taste of Awadhi cuisine, this festival is an absolute must-visit. You won't be disappointed!

I visited The square in Novotel yesterday, walked in at 10.30pm and was seated , the food spread was amazing, especially the non veg starter (Black Beans Fish was the best) , dessert options were very less but no complaints about whatever was served. However the service was VERY VERY poor , as there was NO attendant to guide us whatsoever , while we just finished our starters , the staff started to remove the food already from the buffet platform without even asking if we need anything else, when asked them to provide some main dish while quickly taking the main course they denied saying that the kitchen is getting closed at 11pm and we can't bring the food back , later one of the lady attendant brought the gravy but by that time I had finished eating. I strongly feel they should have informed us before taking away the food as we were still eating. So the service as per 5 star standards left much to be desired. P.S : Giving 3 primarily for the food.

The ambience was good, but if you are a veggie don't go here for food. There were hardly any options for veggies in starter and Main course. My Nov- Friends do said that food was good. Though Deserts were great. But even for drinkers, they have wide options but the bar closes at 10, so definatly drinkers will be disappointed.