level 5 bistro and bar

level 5 bistro & bar, which is located above new kalinga veg in erandwane has a totally different vibe once you enter.it's menu has a
european vibe and is so damn interesting.the decor is superb and gives you a  different feel sought of an old english pub with wooden
interiors and dim lights.so we started with the cocktails.

the cocktails were crazy good. we had a kokum & kaffir lime mojito which is by far my favorite and a must-try out here. kokan long island ice tea was also a good choice. our chocolate shake was worth every sip. apart from that, they have an elaborate cocktail menu.

from the starters fried  calamari was the best one.then came their in-house creamy spinach pizza. they bake everything in-house to ensure freshness. vegan lovers should dig into their special delicacy such as tempura corn with ginger and wasabi mayo and wok tossed paneer. both these dishes were scrumptious and cooked to perfection, well
garnished!

from the main course paneer tikka masal buddha bowl was too good and would recommend this.

desserts are to die for here! i had the strawberry and basil ice cream which was very unique to the normal taste buds, the tiramisu and nutella bombaloni won my heart!

overall, a wonderful place to have lunch or dinner with family or friends! had delightful experience here.

// level 5 //

another outstanding bistro by kalinga is now one of the best place in kothrud to hangout with friends or for date. level 5 is very spacious and lit place with the very unique ambience made of bulbs which give you comfort and that positive vibes all over.
i must say people from and around kothrud has got some real worthy.
broccoli and almonds quiche:
muffin cup shaped dough which is crisp and stuffed with smashed broccoli and almonds. one of the tastiest and healthiest option i must say. like it's a combination of fats and fiber.

fried calamari:
okay so basically i completely avoid prawns or calamari or crabs due to the smell or taste.
but but lemme clear here the fried calamari is something very fresh. you wont even notice you having calamari cause you wont even get that smell.
it was too crisp marinated in in-house spice mix served with zesty mayo which adds up more taste.
and i did finish of this al alone

spicy chicken pizza:
nowdays thin crust pizza is everyone's preference.
spicy pizza here is bomb cheesy loaded full of spicy chicken chunks and chopped olives it's just so fulfilling. this pizza serves 2 of them.

creamy spinach pizza:
you won't get pizza like this anywhere mark my words. even if you find this somewhere the taste and texture level 5 carries no one can. the creaminess is just just next level. the edges are fine crisp. the mozrella cheese adds up more to the taste. the taste of spinach is not so overpowering its balanced.

kerala pepper fry:
ahh the actual desi kerala fry with malabar parotha is the best combination one can have. here you get the authentic kerala fry sith the touch of curry leaves and grated coconut and also south indian spices.
this is not all spicy nut full of flavours.

pork ribs:
this dish here is the show stealer. if you're a great fan of pork ribs or pork belly do visit level 5 without any hesitation. ribs here are slow cooked untill fall-apart-tender in aromatic broth with green onions,star anise and cinnamon. a bit caramelized on the barbeque which is spicy.

paneer tikka masala buddha bowl:
a unique way of serving mains. paneer tikka masla buddha bowl consists of paneer tikka which is medium spicy, long grain saffron rice, dal makhani which is thick and creamy. accompanied by laccha onion and papad.

nutella bombaloni:
a kind of italian style donut fill up all with nutella.
these are little pockets of heaven. full filled warm and fluffy donuts.

tiramisu:
ahh this is real worthy. this dessert is layered with marcapone cheese, rum and coffee soaked sponge.
the taste of rum and marcapone cheese is totally on point. presentation here is on point simple yet classy. and totally value for money.

tried here mocktails and cocktails which are absolutely outstanding.
my favorites are strawberry pina colada, spicy peru margarita.

overall had an amazing time with the best staff they have with super fast service

location & ambience -
located on the 5th floor of the building in erandwane. level 5 is an amazing place with minimalistic yet asthetic interiors. it's a perfect place for any kind of hangout whether a date, or a celebration or chilling with friends.
words will truly not enough to justify the appreciation this place deserves.

food & beverages -
they are a star in whatever they serve. they have got varied range of drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic. even the food menu has everything from european to italian to american and amazing desserts for your sweet tooth.
cocktails
- date & tamarind old fashioned : you cannot get more classic than a classic old fashioned. this humble concoction of four ingredients—whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water—is quite literally the cocktail that started it all. level 5 has made it even better by adding date & tamarind to it.
- spicy peru margarita : a variety of fresh purees lets you choose your own spicy margarita adventure with this fruity cocktail.
- kokum and kaffir lime mojito : this kokum & kaffir lime mojito is a beautiful update to the classic. kokum adds a punchy kick while the kaffir lime add a lovely fragrant depth of flavour. 
- strawberry pina colada : strawberry pina colada! fruity, summery and sweet - makes you feel like you're in the caribbean! the perfect summer cocktail.
- long island iced tea : the liit is one mess of a drink. four different and separate spirits slugging it out in a single glass with triple sec, lemon juice and cola.

shakes
- chocolate, caramel & popcorn shake : sugary, sweet and super indulgent, this salted caramel popcorn milkshake is a special treat for anyone looking to 'shake' things up!

starters
- broccoli and almond quiche : this is the real winner in taste and health category, what with its main ingredients consisting if world's most healthiest foods, broccoli and almonds, and the fact that it's a quiche. ( i mean who doesn't like quiche )

small bites -
- wok tossed paneer : paneer cubes, green chilies, onion, capsicum tossed in desi chilli sauce finished with soy sauce.

pizza
- creamy spinach pizza : this isn't just any pizza. this is thin crust, crispy edged , pan pizza topped with rich and creamy spinach and a final layer of melted mozzarella. this is their star dish and a must try!

- mains
paneer tikka masala buddha bowl : north india's favourite meal, served with a fun twist. enjoy the meal with a bowl of paneer tikka masala, dal makhni & rice.

- desserts
- nutella bombaloni : how can i even begin to explain the wonderfulness that is a creamy nutella filled bombaloni. well to me they are little fried pockets of heaven. bombaloni are italian filled donuts.
- tiramisu : tiramisu is a classic no-bake italian dessert combining espresso-dipped ladyfingers and a creamy lightly sweetened mascarpone cream.
- strawberry and basil icecream : strawberry basil ice cream makes a great low carb treat and is the smell of summer in a bowl. 
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staff & service -
their staff is really courteous and polite and the service is also prompt.
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value for money -
5/5

level 5 bistro and bar
this beautiful place is located in erandwane on the 5th floor of the building that's why the name suggests level 5. really a beautiful place with awesome interior
design and lightings. the atmosphere here at night is soo good and feels romantic , i would prefer visiting here again at night. the ambience is so beautiful
and the service is also fast and proper. if you wanna have dinner then this is the perfect place where you should visit. also this place serves great choices of
food. so many items you can try here which you cannot get anywhere else. so lets have a quick review about what we had.

mocktails and shakes
1)pina strawberry colada
2)date and tamarind old fashioned
3)kokum and kaffir lime mojito
4)spicy peru
5)konkan long island iced tea
6)chocolate ,caramel popcorn shake

personally loved the chocolate caramel popcorn shake. the perfect taste of chocolate shake mixed with caramel and popcorn on the top. spicy peru had a
perfect kick of spiciness which you can experience by having your first sip. pina strawberry colada had a proper strawberry taste with small alocohol taste.

starters
1)fried calamari : it was crunchy and tasted good. it tasted even more better with the dip served with it. quantity is good and enough for 2 people.
2)brocolli and almonds quiche: these were like small cup shaped stuffed with brocolli and cheese. taste was good .

pizza
1)creamy spinach : a best thin crust pizza with spinach stuffed in it. the one who are veg for them this is the best one.
2)spicy chicken : the perfect thin crust pizza with small chicken pieces stuffed on it. it was crispy and tasted so good.

small bites
1)kerala pepper fry(chicken): had this dish for the first time and seriously loved the taste. you cannot get the taste anywhere like this.
2)tempura corn with ginger and wasabi mayo: it was so good and crunchy and you can experience a little taste of ginger.
3)wok tossed paneer : the paneer was cooked properly and was soft and good taste.

mains
1)paneer tikka masala buddha bowl: it is a dish in which half plate paneer gravy is served and the other half contains the rice.
2)pork chops : this looked so scary but the taste was mind blowing. had this for the first time and loved the taste.

desserts
1)nutella bombaloni : this dessert contained some amount of alcohol in it which you can experience having your first bite. the loads of nutella filled in it.
you would love trying this one.
2)tiramisu : this looked soo good and had a awesome taste.
3)strawberry and basil icecream: this icecream you cannot get anywhere else. you have to visit this place to have this . highly recommended to try this one.

overall it a awesome place and i'm gonna visit this place soon to have the loved items again.

food :

wild mushroom soup [195 rs] : the soup was so thick and rich in taste, the broth seemed to be purely made out of mushrooms and cream, served with mushroom bruschetta which again was really flavorful. if you are a mushroom lover this one will blow your mind away.

mushroom artichoke pizza [375 rs] : the crust was so thin and crispy, really melted in my mouth in seconds. the crust was topped with savory mushrooms , artichokes and other veggies, surely worth

beast burger [375 rs] :

this was a non-veg burger ordered by my friends and they went completely gaga at the first bite. the burger is really huge served with crispy onion rings, thick fries and salads.

undoubtedly trying veg burger next time i am visiting this place.

flour less lasanga [350 rs] :

being flour less the lasanga sheets seemed to be made out of something granular which was very tasty. the sheets where stuffed with red sauce and loads of veggies. would prefer pumpkin pasta over this one.

pumpkin and cream cheese pasta [325 rs] : initially we where unsure about having pasta in pumpkin sauce but the staff person recommend it to us and we were so overwhelmed just having the first bite.

the pasta was perfectly cooked in lots of creamy sauce and veggies. must try !!

gnudi [350 rs] : had a really bad experience with this one. so gnudi had dumplings served in green sauce of some kind. the sauce was just bland and the dumpling were a bit sour and under cooked.

by the time of dessert we were so full. but we still went a little over the top and ended up ordering three desserts which is almost half the dessert

italian cassata [250 rs] : this one was my favorite. dome shaped chocolate layer which had ice cream inside it and sided by delicious crumbs served with hot chocolate sauce.

it was literally da-bomb. surely a must try !!  

level 5 tiramisu [250 rs] : the cake was spongy stuffed with delicious cream sprinkled with coffee.

chocolate bomb [250 rs] : so this one had dark chocolate cake topped with raspberry sauce. it was served with ice-cream and a cream on some kind.

ambiance : this place has got such an aesthetic golden decor/ vibe. almost all the walls are covered in photo frames of cities all over the world.

staff & service : the staff is friendly and the service is really prompt.

overall the place is great.

i travelled for 18kms on a saturday evening to visit this place, given the rave reviwes. ambience superb, food was also very good but then whats wrong with the service? i am little confused what could be the reason for such bad service, a very busy evening- benefit of doubt. no cutlery provided, no water, no plates provided. main course was provided with starters. when i pointed out the same then the waiter said' accha abhi le aagaya' hesitant to take back, took back to kitchen brought back the same food after 15 mins.
somehow my mood was little off with such awful service given the travel of 35kms to experience something so beautiful.

went for this restaurant on my anniversary, and really loved ambiance along with the food. the service is also top class. there is huge variety of continental dishes, and we also ordered a pitcher of lager to go with the food. 

really loved it.

an amazing place with great ambiance and great food. they have variety of continental dishes each better than the previous. with light music and rustic ambience this place has a very positive vibe. a must visit place with ur family, friends or even for a date.

wow ! the stars are not enough to rate. despite a full house on a saturday evening, the service was beyond comparison as usual and amrita finds time to personally attend to each table. a small incident that left a lasting impression- i had misplaced my phone but it was located within fifteen minutes the valet parking staff had kept it safely and amrita later called to confirm that all was well. so apart from the incomparable bar and restaurant. incidents like these are what leave a lasting impression. thank you once again , amrita.

firstly, giving 5 star just because probably the first restaurant in pune of this class where the manager or owner whoever the lady was, found to be passionate about what they were offering in the restaurant.

pork belly was good (4 stars) but would have been 5 stars if the skin would have been crackling and not that soft. overall it was melting in mouth, i found it had good fat and meat balance...

harisa prawns i can hardly give 1 star. there was no moroccan flavor at all, you can easily pass this as chutney prawn. i personally have not come across any green harisa so far...

menu in marathi was surely a +5 stars, that tells a bit of passion story which i started with. i have seen many other such restaurants with no whatsoever passion about what they are serving

🐃 mozzarella in the salad, great... 5 stars

carbonarra wasn't that right, too less of black pepper, salt was also not enough, the flavor from becon was missing, good try though 3 stars

casata semifredo was fine, presentation was good, the dome could have been a bit thinner and a bit glazy chocolate would have added the charm, the mousse was tasty but i found it bit more firm than the expected consistency... 3.5 stars

you are doing fine, a bit of more fine tuning here and there and you will certainly do great...

i love everything i try here but a special mention for their pasta in pumpkin sauce, its unique and super yummy!!

#level5
#positivereview

after seeing lots of positive reviews and lots of food tasting posts of this venue, finally decided to hit the place.

overall it was very good experience.

ambiance is good and cozy. interior is also really cool !!
staff is good and friendly. i was having my 2.5 yrs old kid with me and i had his homemade food with me (it was methi paratha) , support staff came to us and asked us सर पराठा गरम करून देऊ का ?
अरे यार जिंकलात तुम्ही तिकडेच 🤘🏻🤘🏻 हॅट्स ऑफ टू ऑल स्टाफ.

now coming back to our food experience. it was really good.

we ordered chef's special

1. achari paneer iranian chello kebab - paneer was super soft and preparation was good but i felt the curry which was served along with paneer was bit bland.

2. kerala pepper chicken -
#recommended
this was simply awesome and perfect preparation. it was on spicer side and stuffing/masala was excellent. chicken was juicy and well cooked.

3. flourless lasagne - again this was too good and no margin of error. roasted vegetables in garlic sauce topped with swiss cheddar cheese. we enjoyed a lot.
#recommended

now we are done with the main course. so it's time for
कुच मिठा हो जाए !!
so we ordered level 5 special tiramisu.
#highlyrecommended
layered with cheese,rum and coffee spongue.

overall damage of all mentioned 4 items was 1092 inr which is really vfm

will definitely try again soon !
cheers !!!

i went there with high expectations and level 5 met them all! the ambience is really nice and cosy. the food is also great! i tried a couple of burgers and i think it's safe to say that all of them are just great! you must check out their desserts too!

so my cousins were in town last night, we decided to try some new place and ended up at level 5 bistro n bar.

the restaurant has a warm woody interiors and dim lit ambiance. i had already booked a table for 10 people. so we immediately got a table when we arrived.

we ordered a variety of dishes and i managed to do a few clicks of their best ones i personally liked.

1. chilli paneer wok
so nothing new or fancy. its a classic dish. must try as they ve got it done right.soft n fresh dices of paneer tossed in chinese sauce and bellpepers.however they can improve on the quantity of the dish.ratings 4/5

2. mezzah celebration platter
it consisted to dips, humus, baba ganoosh, salad , lavash and pita bread and falafels.the platter was appealing to see or the eyes, but the taste wasnt upto the markthe falafels were soggy and coldlavash chips weren't fresh n crispy.and pita bread wasnt fresh at all.i was quite disappointed with the platter.so would recommend to give a miss the next time. ratings 1.5/5

3.fried calamari.
fried calamari was nice. finger food/bar snack i call it. iit was served with a yummy mayo dip and grilled orange wedges. yummy.ratings 4/5

4. monchow soup
soup was flavorful served hot with fried noodles.

5. fried fish fingers
deep fried bar snack served with green chutney. would have loved a mayo dip along with it.this was on the best bar bites i enjoyed. must try.ratings 4/5

6.broccoli and cheese pasta.
the penne pasta was cooked properly. quantity was sufficient. creamy and cheeesy. ratings - 3.5/5

7. ceaser salad.
ceaser salad lacked any kind of taste. it was bland.again a disappointing dish. ratings 1/5

8. veg buddha bowl
bowl consists paneer tikka masala along with spiced rice and dal makhni. yes all served in one bowl.and addon lachcha parathas.the quantity was more than sufficient. ratings 4.5

total damages 7.5 k (including food and drinks)( service charge compulsory as mentioned)

the food was yummy , served hot.

***"but the overall service by the waiters was really bad>

when we called them to place an order they made faces and weren't really interested. but we still kept our cool. so the management needs to look upon it."***

overall ratings 3/5 ( for food and ambiance, as service was just satisfactory).

had been to this place on someone recommendation. however experience was very poor. tomato soup was very sour got replaced. paneer dish came almost cold. tomato and cheese crossiant was tasteless. had to walk out to other place for main course.