Sometimes the right kind of ambience can take your simple dining to a whole new level. It can add charisma and mood to any evening and leave you with hundreds of memories. Bengaluru has ample of that. The city surprises you like no other, leaving you fluttered with charm and unexpected delights. Dining out in Bengaluru has its advantages. For one thing, the city has an incredible weather that remains pleasant all year round, another, the stunning green pockets housing numerous restaurants taking advantage of its beauty. To get an eyeful view of this glorious city get a table at ‘Ebony’ at Barton Center on Mahatma Gandhi Road. The restaurant remains busy throughout the week but to get a table on weekends is next to impossible. Call ahead. Ebony won’t disappoint you.

This lovely family-style fine dining restaurant excels in keeping the foodies happy. They don’t just concentrate on one particular cuisine but tackles various fares under one roof. Besides good old South Indian and North Indian fare, they also serve Asian and Thai food. Prepare to foray into their multi-cuisine menu through a smashing bar menu, which could be paired off with few appetizers like, khandahari paya shorba, mushroom por-pia rolls, spicy bourbon wings, Thai crispy beef, vegetable shikampuri kebab, arcot mutton chops, machchi rubaiyath, zucchini feta balls, dakhni Bhatti ka murgh, gunpowder eggs and chilgoza malai kebab. Tackle the qormas and the salans with some flaky breads. Mop up curries like, subz miloni rasedaar, ande ka salan, murgh alishaan, ghar ka gosht, Bengali creamy prawn curry and dhansak. Or diversify with, Burmese khaoswe, crispy fish fillet and stir fried vegetables with braised peanut sauce.

For grand finale let Ebony weave its delectable magic through the marvellous desserts. Baked anjeer halwa, double roti ka meeta, Ebony and Ivory, qubani ka trifle, the java jalopy sundae, the very British sticky toffee pudding and chocolate menage a trois. Due to its location in a high rise building, Ebony looks upon a gorgeous view of Bengaluru from its outdoor dining space. Although the restaurant comes with an indoor dining area, it’s their outdoor dining section that steals the show. The décor is simple, working with natural wooden tones. It’s the breath-taking view from every window and the balcony that tops the evening perfectly. A little on the pricier side, Ebony is fail-safe place to go if you’re into some mood dining.