Dining
"One of the nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating". Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright.
At Ista, we take food very seriously - we know that food breaks are what makes life goes around...quite literally! So whether it's just a hurried snack in between an important meeting, selected from our mouth - watering menu at Collage, or a melting moment from our selection of desserts - or serious food fit for a king's banquet from our Fine dining restaurants, you can be assured that you're looking at an eclectic, well planned and carefully selected fare made by the finest, for the finest.
We know you understand the significance of good food and at Ista we take care to ensure that we meet your expectations.
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Ista Bangalore - Liquid
An alfresco Lounge Bar experience with a delectable selection of signature drinks and snacks. The ambience of a rooftop garden, views of the city heights, and a live band set the mood.
Ista Bangalore - Zaman
The speciality Indian restaurant which has an interactive open kitchen and a wine rack showcasing more than 800 old and new world wines. A private dining space with panoramic views of the Ulsoor lake makes Zaman a great place to indulge in pure Indian cuisine paired with fine wines. Apart from the varied culinary delights, a Sufi Band trio "Awa" adds to the ambience to keep the evenings alive with soulful music every Tuesday and Saturday evening.
Ista Bangalore - Lido
The all day dining restaurant overlooks the aquamarine blue temperature-controlled infinity pool. Named after the iconic theatre on the grounds of which the hotel now stands, Lido offers a table d’hôte menu, along with a selection of contemporary International cuisine. An ideal setting for a business lunch, or place to unwind, catch up with an old friend or to just sit and idle away a pleasant Sunday with the lazy eclectic Brunch at Lido.
Ista Hyderabad - Collage
Our all day dining takes you on an international culinary tour. The wood fired oven, live Teppanyaki & Tempura section, elegant outdoor patio and pavilion, ‘Collage’ is truly happening all day and night. An expansive buffet spread at breakfast and lunch, it offers a world class interactive dining experience.
Ista Hyderabad - Lounge
With a majestic backdrop of the lobby waterfall the Lobby Lounge epitomizes the elegance and grandeur that is Ista. An ideal place for informal tête-à-tête, a sumptuous afternoon tea a favorite for pre and post dinner drinks, a live piano kick starts an evening of relaxation and high spirits.
Ista Hyderabad - Deori
A personal voyage with elements of traditional Andhra cuisine and the age old Nizami gharana food, all presented to you in a contemporary setting not just in ambience but on your ‘plate’. With live stage performances get ready for a true ‘Nawaabi’ experience.
Ista Amritsar - Thai Chi Fine Dining
From Thailand to Amritsar…join Thai Chef Suriya and relish his culinary expertise as he showcases the twin facets of authentic Chinese and Thai cuisine. Outdoor dining in charming Thai Salas adds to the experience of the finest dining in the Far East.
Ista Amritsar - Collage
Eat your heart out! With an exciting and vast menu, Collage offers world cuisine, with an interactive Teppanyaki and Tempura station. To add to the ambience there is an open wood fired oven serving ‘Roma’- style Pizzas. Outdoor dining pavilions are ideal for enjoying special evenings or the warm, winter sunshine.
Ista Amritsar - The Lotus Lounge
Offers an all day ‘lounge’ experience. Traditional ‘afternoon tea’ adds charm with a choice of fine herbal teas and international coffee blends accompanied with our house baked Short Breads. Evening cocktail hours bring you a selection of the choicest martinis, bellinis and single malts. Striking views that overlook an open courtyard and rippling water bodies complete the experience.