villa maya heritage restaurant

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 theplacehad 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 theplacelooks, 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 favoriteplaceto visit in trivandrum. one should visit it atleast to experience the ambience if not for the food.

royalty at its very best. thisplaceis 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.

wowplace... 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 greatplaceto eat. do note that the food takes a long time to prepare though.

bumped into thisplaceaccidentally 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.

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 thisplaceand i wish i visited thisplacein 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 theplacebeautifully 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.

if you are looking for a fine dining place......villa maya is definitely the one. i visited thisplacefew days ago and to be honest i loved it. so so beautiful and great hospitality. they have everything in their menu including bar menu. approximate price for two people is 1500 but worth the price because the food,the aura,the service.... everything is just great♥️ highly recommended for couples and families.

we have been looking for a good kerala authentic restaurant in trivandrum as we were traveling from mumbai.. thisplacewas the right one.. excellent authentic food, serene ambience,
initial service experience was not to our expectations but then mr murali the manager and chef partha made it all right.

my family and i visited thisplaceon the 1st of january to kick start the new year and also celebrate my dad’s birthday. thisplaceis aesthetically really pleasing. we were really tempted to be seated at the patio or al fresco in presence of the fishes but gave it a pass since it was a sunny day.

they welcome you with a complimentary dish which includes a lemon amla shot and papdi chat. it was really refreshing. the dishes we ordered were-
1. chicken makhmali
2. gulabi tikki
3. chicken fricassee
4. kappa with fish curry
5. nalli biryani
6. coffee chocolate fudge with salted caramel sauce
7. apple and blueberry crumble pie with vanilla ice cream

every dish made us happy. the pineapple chutney that was served along with the starters definitely needs a special mention. don’t give it a miss. the mutton in the biryani was so succulent, soft and falling off the bone which is the way i love it the best.

the next time i am in the city, i’ll definitely visit in the evening to dig on the outdoor experience !

great job team villa maya !!

over hyped is the one word that defines thisplacebest. visited this 'highly rated' and recommendedplaceonly to be left with much regret and disappointment. everything is basic. except service. that's just below average. the chef doesn't taste his food at all before sending it out (after hours of waiting), else how can you justify undercooked potatoes? i mean 4.9 rating and you can't cook potatoes. spent 5 days in kerela and this was the only bad meal we had. do not go by the high ratings and reviews. it's a waste of your time and money, both.

the ambience here is the most striking feature about restaurant. this is a fine diningplaceand hence it’s expensive. but the food quality and taste does not justify the price unlike other fine dining restaurants.the starters are not very tasty and the quantity is very less. but the main course dishes are amazing and authentic. i surely recommend everyone to visit thisplaceonce, for the amazing ambience and a chance to click some nice pics.

good ambience, extremely beautiful setting. the outdoor garden/hut seating is a must try. you pay for the sights. food is pretty average and priced atleast 3 tiers above its required price point for the taste. had chicken biryani (average), syrian beef fry (chewy meat), chicken fricassee (pretty good), chocolate milkshake (amul ice cream or cadburys drinking chocolate basically). service is hit or miss and highly inconsistent. used to be an extremely good diningplacewith emphasis on good food. seems to have disappeared over time. will not visit again unless there is a new menu/substantial change.

niceplacewith great ambience, courteous staff and delicious food. service can be improved. will return if ever come back to the city.