Acknowledged for introducing Indian food to a worldwide audience, ITC Hotels showcases its renowned and innovative brand of reimagined Southern Indian cuisine, Avartana, at ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata.

This Sanskrit word, which is pronounced avartan, speaks of magic, mysticism, and rhythm. Like the restaurant’s name, the dishes are an expression of magical art, each with a strongly established use of traditional Southern Peninsula flavors and ingredients combined with innovative themes in modernist versions and progressive renditions.

Their renowned chefs carefully select the best seasonal vegetables and fresh ingredients to create creative meals that combine flavors from the Southern Indian Peninsula with culinary methods from throughout the world. Rich tastes and cutting-edge, worldwide technology combine to redefine fine dining and haute cuisine as a sophisticated art form.

The essence of our food is enhanced with aromatic curry leaves, fresh coconut, exquisite broths, infused oils, and local spices.

Classic tastes blend into exquisite concoctions with ultra-sophisticated displays, all at costs that satisfy any craving. Select from Jiia, Tara, Anika, Maya, and Bela for an aesthetically beautiful and palate-pleasing experience.

Your choice of cuisine can be well complemented with an enticing array of mocktails and cocktails blended with Indian spices in vibrant flavors and distinct tastes.

Avartana offers a Private Dining Room that can seat up to 10 people and offers a customized dinner, elevating the experience in terms of exclusivity and refinement.

The prices for the five different experiences are:

Maya (mystical ) 7 courses at Rs 2250 ++

Bela (beautiful) 9 courses at Rs 2750 ++

Jia (soulful ) 11 courses at Rs 3250 ++

Anika (graceful ) 13 courses at Rs 3750 ++

Tara (sparkle) 13 courses at Rs 4750 ++

Avartana will be open from 7 to 11 pm for dinner daily & 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm for lunch on Saturdays & Sundays.

For further details and table reservations please call 033 44464646.

This edible canvas of illusion is featured in surprising avatars that form the core philosophy of this signature experience. It is a magical alternative representation of Southern culinary mosaics—at Avartana, a luxuriously redefined culinary experience that features authentic cuisine in modernist interpretations.

Priyanka Dutta