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Looks yummy! Next time when I come to Bangalore I need to visit that place. I like your photos. They are so perfect. Raj – SanFrancisco Reply
Nice! Have been hearing about Ista for a while. Your review convinces me to try it out the next time we are wondering about where to go on a Sunday morning. Reply
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I Really like the photos which you have shown. And I think the place would be really good to have food if i come to banglore I would really visit this restaurant. Reply
Hi! The food looks so yummy! But I was sad to hear that LIDO theatre is not there anymore When we were kids, our parents used to take us for movies and Lido, was one of our favorites. When I come to Bangalore next, Im going to check it out! Lydia Reply
thanks raj! you must :0) gautam: please do! thanks umesh. glad you liked them! lydia: yes, i think for bangaloreans it was one of those cherished landmarks. they’re now building a movie theatre also beside the hotel complex. Reply
I have tried out the brunch and it is worth every penny….the fried squid (Calamari ??) was really good. Reply