Marriott Suites Pune Restaurants and Lounge
Marriott Suites Pune is a luxury hotel dwelling in the posh locality of Koregaon Park. This modest but splendid property has three on-site restaurants, each offering a unique menu. I had a chance to explore these restaurants during my stay with Marriott Suites, and here’s my takeaway.
Senses, Marriott Suites
Senses in Pune is Marriott Pune’s all-day dining restaurant, a haven to haute cuisine! Reassuringly lavish, this elegant diner serves some of the world’s most prized dishes in an ambience set amidst outlandish decor. With intelligent separation and apposite space between tables, Senses in Pune is a fabulous place for immersive celebrations, and this quiet restaurant is sure to steer you to the best culinary choices.
During my stay at the hotel, Senses was hosting the Big Bong Festival, a feast of Bengali flavours, as you may have guessed by now. Through this festival, the collective team of chefs at Marriott Suites designed an exquisite Bengali menu to introduce Pune to the authentic flavours of Bengal. The festival that ran for ten days attracted people of all ages and occupations, with their lip-smacking appetizers and ambrosial main course.
Some of the standout dishes I enjoyed tasting were Puchka Jhal, Calcutta Rolls, Calcutta Mutton Biryani, Murgh Korma, Lucchi, Bengali Chops, Golondo-Semar Mutton Curry, Chingri Macher Bati Chorchori, Bengali style fish fry and Murgir Piyazi. The service was a bit too unhurried, though!
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Sorriso, The Italian Restaurant
Downtown Koregaon Park, Sorriso in Pune is an Italian restaurant dwelled within the premises of Marriott Suites. This restaurant has hired Chef Jacopo Avigo from Pianura Padana valley of Lombardy, who strives at bringing to the table the most authentic Italian flavours. Sorriso’s interiors are decked, with modest wooden furnishings with a sidewall featuring a comprehensive collection of fine wines from around the world. The restaurant further expands into an open space flaunting climbers on one side and seating on the other. Sorriso employs an Ipad menu, making it convenient for you to order.
With a desire to eat homemade pasta, I ordered Bavette Gamberi, an Italian dish having king prawns sautéed in prawns bisque and garnished with cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley. The only setback; the pasta was served partially cold, and the service took over 45-minutes, even though there were only two guests in the entire restaurant.
Oak Lounge, Marriott Suites
Apart from hosting two restaurants, Marriott Suites is also home to Oak, a late-night bar lounge that sees the best of the Pune crowd in the late evening. Oak Lounge welcomes you to a dimly lit space, decorated with an expanded bar, a compact dance floor and comfortable seating.
Oak Lounge is particularly famous for its signature cocktails, delicious appetisers, and refined ambience. But most importantly, Oak Lounge is patronised for its labelled cognac and cigar lounge. Drop by this lounge late evening to enjoy great music over an excellent blend of cocktails.
