level 5 bistro and bar

amazing place to hangout and have some tasty food. on weekends, it's good to reserve your table instead of just walking in. highly recommended.

review no : 207

visited this place based on it's unbelievable rating of 4.9 on zomato and it also falls in close vicinity :)
since we visited @8 pmish, we got easy parking and had no issues with it as that was the major concern raised by many friends.
this place is located on 5th floor with some excellent ambience. 
ordered chicken shawarma kebab, bruschetta, asian roasted chicken in starters & peri peri fries. in cocktails we had red mule & becks beer for the first time along with imli soda.
chicken shawarma is one of best dish i had in many months. i can visit this place just to have this dish again. bruschetta was okay (slightly less salted though) & asian chicken sauce was really good you can have, chicken was slightly dry (scope for improvement). peri peri fries is good as you get.
red mule was slightly tasting bitter due to some reason. imli soda was slightly was spicy.
we had buddha bowl with paneer tikka combination on the day of buddha purnima :) it was a unique combination & very much relished it. something different than usual business. the chicken main course was stuff chicken parmigiana with chicken breast piece stuffed with cheese & cooked to perfection with noodles & salad.
the service & staff was very friendly & courteous. 

overall it was a good experience & something different with some new versions of dishes after many days.

vfm : 4.5/5
taste : 5/5
ambience & hygiene : 5/5
food : 4.5/5
service : 5/5

overall : 4.5/5 (as per zomato it is 5 due to higher side of 4.5).

level 5 is an impressive bistro in kothrud and serves every possible snack and fancy cocktails. the management of this bistro made sure their drinks menu was curated by the best so with the help of shatbhi basu, they came up with various alcoholic and non alcoholic cocktails that would cater to the taste of majority crowd.

service was horrible.. online menu wasnt working nor did the managment have any idea on where ur order is.. had to wait for 15 mins after being seated for a bottle of water.. the food was absolutely tasteless and not worth the price.. the only good highlight of the evening was good beer which came from babylon

it wasn’t as good as how it was last time i had ordered

food taste & it's quality is good. desserts are must try. we had following things at this place -
1) bruschetta is a classic appetizer
2) creamy vegetable chowder soup in a bread bowl serves as an unique & a healthy soup with amazing visuals
3) dessert options are best in taste

disgrace to the name of iranian cuisine! they have a very twisted idea of food and that reflects in their cooking!

superb place !! tiramisu is the best!! pizza was great. they have a good collection in the drinks menu. the place is good to visit with family, friends....nice desserts 🧁

another good one located this side of the city and so very central.
went there craving good cocktails and finger licking appetizers. did not disappoint at all
loved every single appetizer. each had a distinct and unique taste. the service was super quick.
we ordered asian mutton chops (very well cooked, yummy), feta jar (super hit), kerala pepper fry chicken, iranian chello chicken and chicken chakori. enjoyed every single one
rounded it off with the jhatkewali biryani and tiramisu, chocolate cassata
they'd quite a few good twists on the regular cocktails.
all in all a great time and good value for money

so to start with....
ambiance here is nice...went here on a sunday night...it had young crowd but also lot of families(not a bad thing)..
seating is comfy...staff is friendly,respectful and polite...
moving on to food..
food here is mouth watering,delicious,amazing and all the good words that describe awesomeness.
we ordered...
pulled pork baguette
ham and cheese crossiant
crab cake benedict
trust me when i say this...all these dishes are a must try specially crab cake benedict...
its yummy and very very delifico...a must try...
i give this place a 4/5 as i am yet to try many more dishes....

a superior level of food comes to kothrud
a modern bistro serves just perfect gourmet food from across global cuisine. located conveniently at erandwane, a plush tall building branded by the takshshila group of hotels. you will find level 5 just above - new kalinga veg.
a very cozy woody ambiance is very reminiscent of old english era. the place is spacious and is perfect for big groups and families. the dim lighting and soft music makes it a hot spot for couples as well.i personally liked the combination of brown and white tones around, very rustic yet classy. posters of different destinations of the world such as rome, paris etc can be seen on the walls adding to the artistic feature. glass windows with wooden frames and natural green view from it makes the atmosphere quite refreshing and comfortable. the walls are done aesthetically with brick lamination and lamps hung from the ceiling are quite picturesque.the dessert counter at the entrance is very smartly placed. a live bar counter at situated in a corner suits the entire ambiance.

the most special quality about this place is its food. precision and presentation at its best.almost everything i had was flawless but let me begin with the special mentions. something you must not miss by any chance

#special_mentions.

1) passion fruit cocktail - very thoughtful of trying this. its a thick yet smooth blend of vodka that's infused passion fruit. crushed green chillies add to the extra zing. the result is an incredible blend! loved the mixology of sweet fruit and spicy chillies. totally my kind of drink.

2) the seafood chowder - a soulful soup that will transit you to the divine. i totally loved every sip of it.the moment this was placed in front of me, i knew it was gonna be amazing as it filled the place with its soothing aromas. a creamy super-soft soup comes in a bun bread bowl. yes the most attractive thing about this is the presentation. served in freshly homemade bun garnished with a shrimp.dip the bread in the soup and finish the soup with the bread. this soup is a treasure mix of squids, prawns, baby octopus and fish. potatoes and sweet corn contribute starch and sweetness to the soup. a hot herby soup that is a satisfying and hearty meal. #avery_strong_recommendation

3) pork ribs( 4 hour pork ribs) - for me this is the ''superstar dish at level 5'' #fantabulously_mesmerising_pork. rarely in pune will you find such a gem that will satisfy your craving of a perfectly cooked pork. gorge this with your eyes and wait till it melts in your mouth. a burst of spicy caramelized flavors will leave you hankering for more.the bone falling off the meat is a significance of perfection that has been aced by the chef. along with this your plate comes with a dash of green sauce thats perfect to go with the pork and caramelized onions wit cinnamon and star anise that compliments the balance completely. have this and thank me later. #mustmusthave

4) signature pizza - creamy spinach, caramelized onion and feta - 12 inch thin crust pizza that is crispy and wowoliciously delicious.i'am not a pizza person and even then if this is on my list of special mentions then it must be really worth a try. its not like your normal heavy dose pizza, its light and crunchy and the the minimalist toppings make it a perfect appetizer to go with drinks. #dotryit

5) level 5 gourmet ice-cream - if you have had the best of natural ice-creams and yet feel something missing go have this.their ice-creams are simple yet the best one ive this season. they serve handmade liquor ice-creams that are swanking in fantastic flavors. the one i tasted was the rum and raisins ice-cream - loaded with the goodness of rum thats outstanding. a very strong flavor that will keep lingering in your mouth for long. #musthave

apart from the above we also enjoyed some great food that was coming quickly one after the other.

fried calamari - a simple dish with a great taste. crumb fried calamari served with a mayo dip. crunch crunch all the way. its an unstoppable snack, good to go with your drinks. the quantity you see in the pic below is actually half of the actual one.

kerala style chicken -( chef spl menu) - a typical southern style dish with a lot of omph. big red chillies, lots of roasted coconut and curry leaves leave an unending impression. lipsmackingly good sukka chicken cooked to perfection again. one look at it and you will start to feel hungry again. #dontmissit

chicken steak burger (rs 350) - huge and grumpy- fully loaded burger with- no - not a patty- its real chicken steak inside juicy and succulent. crispy lettuce in layers with chicken and gooey yellow cheddar cheese add to the glory of this burger. the entire dish with two side salads , and french fries is a complete brunch for a single person.a complete guilty pleasure.
p.s - the smoked tomato sauce is a golden hat to this dish #maddening

chocolate bomb- a dark chocolate sphere topped with goodness of berry compote. polished this off with chilled vanilla icecream and whipped cream. #fantasticdessert

while we were enjoying the food i noticed the swelling crowd on a weekday. the service was commendable not only at our table but also the other tables, the food looked beautiful and people were having a merry time. the owner herself looks into customer service and delight. i found her to be very compassionate towards the restaurant and the food which is under her scrutiny. i had a great time and will be back to try more stuff from the menu. i so wanna try the octopus.

p.s - must check the fully automated parking space. the technology is definitely worth a watch. applauds to the master mind behind this. it accommodates more than 80 cars. customers can visit this place without any fear of parking issues.

it's a very beautiful place with a great ambience & classic interiors. the food is really good. service is quick and service staff is friendly. had a great experience.

very tasty food and really good packaging.........

on a dull working day, there's no greater joy than finding a legit food tasting invite to free yourself from the bonds of workplace confines, and meet your sparkly bestie for lunch!!

1 pm and we showed up at level 5 bistro and bar. the place has a pretty welcoming vibe, and the european feel of the decor, music from world-over only adds character to the bistro. the very affable and chirpy amrita shetty (who owns the place) joined us for a well-guided culinary experience.

oh, and the food menu has been curated by the celebrity chef amit puri and the concoction menu by the renowned mixology queen shatbhi basu. we started off with some signature cocktails and rippini salad, followed by seafood chowder (that was replete with chunks of prawns and octopus) served in an edible bread bowl, aglio olio (sphagetti in olive oil, sundried tomatoes, and herbs), jacket potatoes stuffed with pulled chicken served in potato skin, pork belly (pork cooked to perfection) and galouti kebabs (100 percent melt-in-the-mouth). any meal sans desserts is just a meeting. so we had to have the perfect finishing notes with the decadent chocolate bomb, and pannacotta.

the man behind the show is abhishek shetty, director, takshashila hotels pvt. ltd. a third-generation restaurateur, abhishek is a thorough foodie and an avid traveller. with more than 20 years of experience in the f&b industry, his passion and expertise at gastronomy comes to him from his father ganesh shetty, who helms the well-known kalinga.

all in all, level 5 was a stellar experience, and amrita's chatty spirit made it all the more enjoyable!

we just loved the ambience full italian and french style music and interior... and food was awesome just loved non vegetarian food 😊
service was also... will definitely recommend ppl to come here