If you are in mood for some amazing multi-cuisine food then choose to dine at Alfresco located in The Lalit Great Eastern in Kolkata. This restaurant has open to sky glass ceiling which looks spectacular. The four different kinds of foods available here are Tangra Chinese, Bengali, Nawabi and Anglo Indian. The place is pretty impressive. People especially come to dine here during monsoons as the whole area looks just heavenly. Some of the popular dishes on the menu are Great Eastern Anglo Kebab, Chcken Steak Kebab, Chicken Ala Kiev, Mutton Tikka Kebab, Achari Paneer Tikka, Mutton Korma, Keema Kaleji, Dal Makhani, Mutton stew with Pao, godndhoraj mangsher chop, Murgh Tikka Masala, Railway mutton curry etc. The Bengali food which you get here is to die for. Finish your meal with some outstanding desserts. The Bakery products available here are very good. Food presentation is flawless and you will actually fall in love with the way food comes before you.
Alfresco takes pride in it pristine white decor. Lovely pictures adorn the walls which augment the overall appeal of this all day eating joint. In fact the place has a soothing and welcoming vibe. Quality off the food is good and this is due to choicest of ingredients used for preparation of food. There is nothing over the top here and the ambience is quite elegant. Alcohol is not served here but you get some very nice mocktails and beverages to make you feel good. Seating is very spacious. The staff at Alfresco is very friendly and they get piping hot food before you in just matter of few minutes. Pricing is little high so this is the reason people prefer buffet meals rather than ordering ala-carte.
The waiters and staff at Alfresco work in perfect sync. Book your table at Alfresco well in advance as you might not be able to get a table on spur of the moment. You can either book online if you want or call up to get the reservations done. Payment is accepted both in cash and by card.
- If you are having breakfast or lunch or any meal as such, do not miss out on the desserts and the bakery products in particular. They are the best
- The menu also comprises of some of the legendary dishes of Calcutta that are not part of the Bengali cuisine. Try out the kheema kaleji (lamb mince and liver cooked in rich tomato shallot gravy) and the Railway mutton curry, apart from some traditional Bengali dishes
- Do not miss visiting the place during the monsoons – it is beautiful with the glass ceiling and the pitter-patter of rain while one is having lazy meal