Dining out Plans? Tales and Spirits is the place to go..
Tales and Spirits Café is one of the most aesthetic and Instagram-worthy places in Pune. It has a total of three outlets in Pune, the latest one being in Viman Nagar. The décor is so brilliantly and is worth drooling for. It creates an aura of luxury and it makes you want to never leave the place. The food is delicious, especially the desserts. So if you are planning for a Dine out, this is the place to go.
The breakfast menu serves delicacies like Hash Brown and eggs, Omelettes, Eggs Florentine, Honey Banana Toast, Muesli, and Smoothies. The all-day menu consists of scrumptious plates of Masala Pav, Fish n Chips, Shawarma, Steak Burger, sides like Grilled Pita, Sautéed Assorted Veggies, Pan Grilled Bacon, Herb Pilaf. Grilled and Tandoori dishes include Aloo ka Chalu, Kumbh Ke Sholey, Charmoula Malai Paneer Tikka, Piquant Shashlik, 1 Pot 1 Shot Chicken, Chicken Shish Taouk, Jhinga Mirch, Chilli Basa Slivers and Surmai Fish Angara. They have a separate column for ‘Farmers Snacks’ which comprises of mouthwatering snacks like Jalapeno & Mozzarella Cigars, Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms, East Indian Khasta Puff Pastry, T & S Pesto Pull-Apart, Cheese Corn Vol Au Vents and ‘Hunters Snacks’ like Twice Cooked Chicken Wings, Andhra Chilli Chicken, Puneri Tangdi Chicken, Mamma Mia Chicken, Ocean Crumbed Prawns, Glazed Pork Ribs and Nilgiri Mutton Sukka. They have a variety of pizzas, the best ones being T & S Cheese Burst, Moroccan Tagine & Dressed Veggie, Activated Charcoal Pizza Greek…., The Gamberi, and Lamborghini Pizza. The Fondue is absolutely delectable and fills the inside with a warm fuzzy feeling.
Apart from this, there are varieties of Salads, Soup Bowls, Pastas Riso available and tummy fillers like Burmese Khow Suey, T & S Thai Curry, Chicken Chettinad, Poppy Crusted Chilli Basa, Nalli Nihari, T & S Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon are on the menu too. Biryani is also served in the café. Coming to desserts, the most well-known ones are The Red Velvet Revolution Rolls, Nutella Sizzling Brownie, Citrus and Berry Parfait, Tiramisu, Purple Ombre. Each of them has its own unique flavor and will leave you licking your fingers and spoons in the end.
Jain options for the main course is an additional option at Tales & Spirits. The beverage menu consists of Teas, Detox Juices, Freak Shakes, Hot Chocolates, Columbian Brews, and Mocktails. The pricing of the main course is quite high as per the taste while that of Desserts and Beverages is reasonable. Each and every dish is well garnished and presented which makes it one of the most Insta-worthy cafes in town. Tales & Spirits is a must-visit for the student crowd for the city.
Rating-
Décor- 5/5
Food- 3.5/5
Ambiance- 4/5
Service- 3.5/5
Value for Money- 3/5
- Review by Astha Mamtani