villa maya heritage restaurant

reservations were not available on call, however we were told that we would get a table when we come.

the manager refused to acknowledge our presence and we were served the menu after prompting for 4 times.

the stuffed crab in a shell was good. however they had to be prompted on numerous occasions to serve us. the main course was forgettable. overall, a decent experience.

on a recent trip to kerala ... in the city of trivandrum... i came across this signage... intrigued as i was but had other places to go... but it’s like the place had a spell cast and i had to come back... not only it was worth it but i have to say it’s probably one of the most beautiful places i have been in my life. the restaurant is built on a small pond with gold fishes on it and i lack the creativity in words to explain how the place looks, hopefully the pictures do some justice. @ villa maya #vibhorkwatra #trivandrum #villamaya #kerala #food #foodie #beautifulrestaurant #peacefulrestaurant vibhor kwatra

i visited villa maya on a december afternoon and maybe that's why the heat didn't bother me (read a lot of reviews complaining about the heat). we took a seat outside and i absolutely loved the ambience. it is hands down one of the most beautiful restaurants in the country. the food was quite decent if not extraordinary and the portion could be better. what really needs some work is their service. overall, villa maya is my favorite place to visit in trivandrum. one should visit it atleast to experience the ambience if not for the food.

**********highly avoidable *********
this is one of the worst restaurants we have visited as a family. the hospitality, the approach, the problems for reaching and coming back to kovalam are pathetic. the food and the service were horrendous. the review is 100% genuine and supported by a bill from the hotel. go at your own risk especially on a weekend. transportation is impossible and exorbitant. the restaurant and it's food are the least things to talk about. wish things were better. once in a lifetime for us , was once too much!

highly avoidable!!!!

royalty at its very best. this place is must go to grab some authentic local dishes if you want you are visiting trivandrum. it was a mesmerizing experience for me. from the cancel lit decor to the mild smoky fragrance, it was amazing to feel. the food is tip notch. made with pure ghee, the food tastes delicious. the desserts are amazing. you will fall in loved with the place.

wow place ... muss try fish prawns curd rice ..everything is so very great ... staff serves with great smile .. authentic food in every which way ...

excellent food at villa maya. i have serious allergies, which were taken care of brilliantly. this is a great place to eat. do note that the food takes a long time to prepare though.

the ambience is breathtaking, and a perfect venue for a romantic dinner, or if you want to propose. the service is sophisticated, and there is a live band playing classical music. the food is good, not top class, but good enough. nonetheless, i really enjoyed my time, and i’ll definitely visit when i’m in kerala again.

went there with my family. food is a little expensive but worth every penny. the ambience is to die for. very unique experience. the staff is very hospitable and cooperated at every step. must go for anyone visiting trivandrum

only issue is the late service, but if you are ok with that you will not have anything to worry. food was devine. every dish was perfected to its best. thali and fish main was the best. staff were very nice, executive chef was courteous to come down and have a word about the taste. everything matched well with the rich history and grand ambiance. thank you.

hands down one of the best dining experience i’ve had in india. a hidden gem in trivandrum! must visit!

bumped into this place accidentally when we were around trivandrum city. but turned out to be one of the best dinner experience.
ambience - it's a palace turned into villa maya with royal decors amd interiors. i wouldn't call it a restaurant because it doesn't look like a normal restaurant. ambience is that amazing.
staff - very courteous. mr. rajesh recommended some good choices as per our preference. the main chef also made it a point to speak to the customers as far as possible and take direct feedback.
menu - they have limited items on the menu to offer. but whatever they have is a bit different and worth a try.
we ordered a sweet potato based starter, prawns biriyani and tiramisu.
we were served with lemon and pinapple mixed welcome drink which was refreshing, along with a piece of papdi chat.
the starter sweet potato balls (mathurakizhangu) was something different than the usual ones we have in restaurants. sweet potato had cheese fillings with tadka. served along with green chutney.
prawns biriyani - very well cooked with proper flavour (nothing too much). didn't feel heavy at all. by this you can make out that there is no soda or any other preservatives added to this food (soda that makes you feel heavy after eating). one biriyani portion was sufficient enough for two people.
tiramisu - is their signature dessert. it has brownie and chocolate sauce covered with a den shaped chocolate layer, on which hot caramel sauce is poured. served along with ice cream. it is definitely delicious. different experience.
the team also took care of covid safety precautions.
price - well, you will be surprised. considering this one of the best restaurants in india and with various worldwide recognitions, we felt the pricing was fair enough for such amazing taste and experience. definitely worth it.

we visited villa maya on 6th jan 2021. this was our first visit to this restaurant, i was accompanied by my wife and parents. every one liked the taste with special mention of crispy fried prawns and syrian beef fry which were awesome 👌. their welcome drink was really refreshing. the service not to mention was very accommodating considering request from my elderly parents. they had maintained social distancing and all other norms as required. being a heritage restaurant its bit costlier than others in this area. they have enough parking space in side the property.

while i was on a trip to trivandrum, i checked out few good/popular restaurants to have food. villa maya topped the charts. i went without a reservation for lunch and the staff helped me to find a table in their al fresco dining. it was too hot to actually sit outside and have food but then there was no other option at that time. i requested for a table in shade and they managed to move a table for my convenience. it’s a beautiful setup no doubt but the weather definitely screwed the ambience. they had a special christmas menu priced at 2500 pp which i politely refused and the a la carte menu was limited, hardly had much to choose from. i asked for some keralite recommendation and ended up ordering kerala kozhi roast which was a home style chicken served with kerala parotta (or rice). the food took long to reach my table but i was served welcome drink while waiting. a grape juice shot and a piece of dry cake.
the main course portion size was enough for me. the taste could not justify the price that i paid. it was pretty much an average chicken dish which was highly priced maybe because of the nice outdoor setup. parotta was mediocre and so was chicken.
i can recommend to easily skip this place and i wish i visited this place in the evening in a cooler atmosphere to atleast enjoy my dining experience.

one of the best restaurant in trivandrum. the ambience is really good with soft music playing at the background. thanks to mr murali for the amazing hospitality in decorating the place beautifully and making our anniversary a grand one. needless to mention mr parthasarathi who cooked delicious food for us. each and every staffs maintained the present covid protocol. thanks to the entire team of villa maya.