Experience authentic South Indian coastal cuisine at this acclaimed restaurant, known for its traditional recipes and heritage-style outdoor setting.
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Karavalli is a celebrated fine-dining restaurant that offers a culinary exploration of India's southwestern coast. Located within the Vivanta Bengaluru hotel, its setting is designed to look like a traditional Mangalorean home, complete with dark wood furniture, brass lamps, and a charming courtyard. The dining experience is split between an elegant indoor area and a more popular alfresco section set amidst lush greenery, which is especially pleasant in the evenings. The restaurant is known for its dedication to authenticity. The menu features carefully researched dishes from the coastal regions of Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, and Maharashtra. Chefs have sourced many recipes directly from home kitchens in these areas, ensuring the flavors are genuine and traditional. Visitors can expect a quiet, upscale atmosphere focused on delivering a high-quality culinary journey, with service that is both professional and informative about the unique dishes being served.
Ideal For
Plan your trip around the ideal season for the best experience
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings; public holidays; and during major festivals.
Weekday evenings (Monday to Thursday).
Weekday lunch hours are typically the least crowded.
Plan ahead with accurate pricing and visiting hours
Indian Visitors
Free
No entry fee
Opening Hours
12:30 PM — 11:30 PM
Open all days. Lunch is served from 12:30 to 15:00. Dinner is served from 19:00 to 23:30. Reservations are highly recommended.
There is no entry fee as this is a restaurant. A meal for two typically costs between ₹4000 to ₹6000, excluding taxes and beverages.
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Address
Vivanta Bengaluru, 66, Residency Rd
Coordinates
12.9721, 77.6089
Nearest City
Bangalore
Multiple ways to get to this destination conveniently
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is the nearest airport, located approximately 35 km away. A taxi from the airport takes about 60-90 minutes, depending on...
KSR Bengaluru City Junction (6 km) and Bengaluru Cantt Railway Station (5 km) are the main railway stations. Both are well-connected and you can hire a taxi or ...
The restaurant is on Residency Road, a major arterial road in Bangalore. It is easily accessible by car from all parts of the city and is well-connected to majo...
Auto-rickshaws and app-based cab services like Ola and Uber are widely available. The nearest metro station is MG Road (Purple Line), about a 5-minute drive awa...
Learn about the story and cultural importance of this destination
Established in 1990 at what was then The Gateway Hotel, Karavalli was conceived to preserve and showcase the diverse home-style cuisines of the coastal southwest. The founding culinary team, led by Chef Naren Thimmaiah, embarked on extensive travels through coastal communities in Kerala, Karnataka (...
Karavalli's significance lies in its role as a custodian of South India's coastal culinary heritage. It has been instrumental in popularizing and giving a platform to regional dishes that were previously confined to home kitchens. The restaurant has won numerous national and international awards, co...
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