Indian or Italian? Hot or cold? Eat in or take out? Veg or non veg? Buffet or A la carte? These are perhaps some of the questions that occur to you when deciding upon where to dine out in the vibrant city of Ludhiana लुधिअना।
Ludhiana hosts many of the popular brands, outlets, multiplexes and restaurants in its malls which are scattered around the city. The rising middle and upper middle class in Ludhiana are able to afford products and brands which were once considered as "luxury." The culture has become one of "keeping up with Joneses." Where one is trying their best to visit where their acquaintances have or own what their friends and family have.
The list will start from rank 10 up to the number 1 place to eat. The restaurants will be compared in terms of the food quality and variety, service, ambience, pricing, seating space and any USPs. Hotel restaurants are not included in this list.
10. Right to Party- R2P, Ferozepur Road.
R2P is a bar situated at Grand Walk. With a host of bars in Ludhiana, this is popular with the youngsters who desire the "right to party!" The owners have targeted the youth with its compelling atmosphere boasting of loud live music, so it's not really recommended for family dining. The menu offers very limited Indian, Mexican and Italian dishes. If you don't like loud music to the extent you can't hear yourself speak then this place isn't for you!
Food Quality: 6/10
Food Variety: 4/10
Ambience: 5/10
Service: 5/10
Value for money: 5/10
Seating space: 7/10
USP: Ear popping loud music! (Unfortunately could be a matter of concern for some families.)
9. Baba Chicken, near Ishmeet Chowk and South City.
Okay, so Baba Chicken - you might think, "Well isn't that a dhaba ढाबा ?" Yes it is, but since around 3 years ago Baba Chicken opened up a restaurant on its 2nd floor offering mouth watering delicacies, ranging from their famous "Butter Chicken" and "Butter Paneer" to its newer additions such as the yummy "Fish Belle" and range of mocktails.
Food Quality: 8/10
Food Variety: 9/10
Ambience: 6/10
Service: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Seating space: 7/10
USP: Butter chicken and menus that light up!
8. Bistro Flamme Bois, Pakhwal Road.
An upmarket cafe´cum restaurant offering Mexican, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. A relaxed atmosphere with comfortable seating - it's not unusual to find ladies conducting their kitty parties here. The restaurant offers both indoor and high class outdoor seating. A little on the expensive side considering the portion size but worth it for the feel of the place.
Food Quality: 9/10
Food Variety: 7/10
Ambience: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Value for money: 6/10
Seating space: 9/10
USP: Beautiful outdoor seating
7. Hawai Adda - हवाई अड्डा (Aeroplane) Ferozpur Road.
For innovativeness this scores 10/10. Situated inside the famous Verka Park on Ferozpur Road, this is an actual ex Air India Airbus A320 converted into a restaurant. The waiters dressed as cabin crew offer you an in-flight dining experience with a range of cuisine you'll remember and they'll make you feel just as special as the passengers on first class on the best of airlines! A noticeable drawback of this restaurant is the small table sizes but this is due to the lack of internal space which also hinders movement. Nevertheless it offers a variety of cuisine at affordable prices and it's a novel idea, so lands this one at terminal number 7.
Food Quality: 8/10
Food Variety: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Seating space: 7/10
USP: Well, it's a real plane with waiters dressed as air-stewards!
6. Ghanta Ghar घंटा घर, Sarabha Nagar.
A good place for a night out with live music and good food and drinks set over two floors. It's earned its place at number 6 mainly because of the ambience offered.
Food Quality: 7/10
Food Variety: 7/10
Ambience: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Value for money: 7/10
Seating space: 8/10
USP: Live band
5. Barbeque Nation, Rajguru Nagar.
A distinctive place with a unique idea. As its name suggests, Barbeque Nation is famous for its fresh barbequed and grilled food and that too, right on your table top! Yes that's correct, your starters such as chicken, mutton, fish and paneer are grilled by you, the customer - that is an experience to yearn for. It offers a multi-cuisine buffet but with a limited range of dishes.
Food Quality: 9/10
Food Variety: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Value for money: 8/10
Seating space: 8/10
USP: Table-Top Barbeque
4. Underdoggs, Malhar Cinema Road.
Underdoggs is a speciality bar cum restaurant focusing on the sports enthusiast. With live sports screening on several LCD's across the restaurant, the atmosphere is thriving with live matches ranging from basketball to cricket. This along with the sporty decor, pool tables, spacious seating, diverse cuisine offered and the range of drinks on its menu surely makes this an interesting "underdog"!
Food Quality: 8/10
Food Variety: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Seating space: 8/10
USP: Sports screens, pool tables and sporty ambience
3. Peddlers, Ferozpur Road.
Situated on the popular Ferozpur Road, Peddlers stands out because of the mix of what it offers. A live band playing the latest of bollywood hits, great food and an ambience you wouldn't want to miss. In terms of food, the menu has a limited choice of Indian, Italian and Continental dishes however the quality is of high standard. It offers a bar, has a spacious dining area with a separate play area for kids.
Food Quality: 9/10
Food Variety: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Value for money: 9/10
Seating space: 8/10
USP: Live band music and great ambience.
2. F Bar, Pavillion Mall, Fountain Chowk
Nested on the 9th floor inside the Pavillion Mall, F Bar can boast of a heightened position amongst its competitors - literally. Not only does it provide fine dining with a zesty live band, it offers a panoramic view of the city through its large floor to ceiling windows. The cosmopolitan restaurant's service is above standard and the waiters are both friendly and helpful. Low ambient lighting and an expansive menu with specialities from across the globe. You've got to see it to believe it.
Food Quality: 10/10
Food Variety: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Value for money: 9/10
Seating space: 10/10
USP: Energetic band and overall vibrancy.
1. Pirates of Grill, Ferozpur Road.
If you're a food lover, then Pirates of Grill is the place to visit. The all you can eat buffet at incredibly affordable prices offers both an extensive range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes and an adequate amount of desserts. But hold on - the starters are barbequed right at your table top with a range of dressings and sauces to brush onto the starters to give it that desired glaze and taste, and giving you the chance to add your own touch! You get a serving of around 6 veg and 6 non-veg starters, some of which are served right at your table, such as the delectable grilled pineapple and flavorsome crispy corns. At lunch time you get a soft drink served on the house! Families with children would love it here as there's lots to choose from.
What makes it different from BBQ Nation is the ambience, which in my opinion really counts for an overall restaurant experience. Unlike BBQ Nation, Pirates of Grill offers a live band with a better and more diverse buffet. With it offering an abundance of great quality food at an excellent price, providing in-house entertainment with a live band and offering a wonderful experience, Pirates of Grill is definitely commanding the ship and puts itself in the leading position.
Food Variety: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Seating space: 10/10
USP: Table top grills with lavish starters.
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