Carnatic Cafe

A perfect spot for a cozy family gathering! The warm and inviting ambiance makes you feel right at home, while the super-fast service ensures you’re never left waiting. From soft idlis to crispy dosas, flavorful mustard rice, and rich filter coffee, every dish is authentically South Indian and absolutely delicious. A must-visit for a true taste of tradition!

Delicious food!! The best Indian food we have had so far - absolutely loved it. Service was fast and the staff were polite. It was busy which is always a great sign and it had a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend eating here! We look forward to going back

One more rare 5⭐️ One line from a southee - you want authentic dosa GO HERE PERIOD. Location : follow google maps , parking is a pain and my friend had to leave the keys with the attendant. Seating : is limited we had to wait Food : every single thing I ate was like I was back in Bangalore. No complaints. Perfect 👌

Carnatic Cafe is a great place for anyone craving authentic South Indian cuisine, but be prepared for some quirks! The waiting time on weekends and during lunch hours can be a bit long, so it’s best to arrive early or have some patience. Once seated, the service is fast, though the restaurant can feel a bit chaotic—don't go there expecting a quiet, calm meal. The space is a bit cramped, and it's not very spacious. Despite the hustle and bustle, the food is absolutely fantastic. I’ve tried many dishes here, and I’d highly recommend sampling their signature items—although do keep in mind that many dishes are soaked in ghee, so if you're watching your health, it might be best to forget that for a while! Another thing to note is that they add a service charge to the bill, but it's optional, so if you prefer, you can get it waived off. Overall, the quality of food more than makes up for the small drawbacks. A must-visit if you love indulgent South Indian meals! Must try: - Puddu - Rava Coconut Dosa (taste on sweeter side) - Malleshwaram 18th Cross Dosa - Mysore Masala Dosa

I visited this restaurant in the evening, and despite being almost empty, the service was terrible. The staff showed no interest in providing water or taking orders, making it feel like I was asking for a favor. The Mysore Masala Dosa was average, the Kesari Bath tasted awful, and the overall hospitality was non-existent. The staff lacked professionalism, and I had to repeatedly call them for basic service. When I asked about leaving feedback, they got defensive and evasive. This place doesn’t deserve service charges, let alone a revisit. Being in GK 2, a prime location, the service here is shockingly poor. I usually visit Naivedyam in Kalkaji, where the hospitality and food are amazing—they even serve complimentary rasam as a welcome drink. This place could learn a lot from them.

The restaurant is very compact and too small for the volume of customers it receives. So, it seems a bit crammed and on weekends there is a waiting time of at least 20 minutes for a table. The decor is minimalistic and has a rustic theme, thereby imparting an earthy vibe to it. The Dosas at this restaurant are outstanding in taste and quality, although they seemed to have reduced the size of some over a period of time. The Mysore Plain Dosa, although amazing in taste, seems to have shrunk noticeably in size, making you feel like you haven't had your fill at the end of it. You can close your eyes and order any of their Dosas and not regret it even for a moment! They can do better in terms of the taste and consistency of the Sambar and the amount of Coconut Chutney that they serve, which is always awfully little! If you are in for a little bit of a palette adventure and are not allergic to peanuts, try this unconventional Dosa called 'Mannina Magha', which literally translates into 'Son of the Soil'. It is a term derived from the Kannada language, which is spoken in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. This Dosa is truly one of a kind - soft, fluffy, fresh Dosa which melts in your mouth, topped with a generous coating of crushed peanuts mixed with a fiery looking masala, although it is not spicy at all! It bursts with flavour and if you enjoy earthy tastes, this Dosa is certainly a must try! Please note that they do include a 10% service charge in their bill. To conclude, while their Dosas are unparalleled in taste and quality, if they take care of the small areas of improvement that exist, it will go a long way in enhancing the overall customer experience.

Loved the place and vibe. Its a south Indian restraunt. Food is super delicious. Dosa was prepared in Desi ghee. Loved that❤️ Amazing food and u can try their variety of dosas

Simply South Indian food ( Karnataka style). Anyone who has ever been in Karnataka, will correlate to this kind of food instantly. The restaurant is usually crowded and customers need to wait ( on weekends and holidays) for around 20-30mins. The staff is polite but you can sense a feeling that they don’t want to know or ask you if you need something else or extra, but yes if need they will never neglect your need for extra chutney or Sambhar. Food is served very quickly and it is hands down super authentic and tasty. You can always ask to reduce Ghee/butter that they use plentiful to make your food items. I am a fan of Set dosa and it’s a constant in our orders every single time. Malleshwaram 18th cross is a place and they named a dosa after it as well, must try… filter coffee is must after the meal. Pulligare rice (imli based rice pulao) is a nostalgic item from my college days and I love it. Lemon rice is quite nice as well.