| What you see - Ista hotel's restaurant Collage is | | | | counter where the choicest of Japanese delicacies |
| nestled between giants like the Indian School of | | | | are whipped up as per your request right in front |
| Business, Microsoft and Infosys. Away from the | | | | of you and you know what you can enjoy here. |
| bustle of the city it has a weekend getaway feel | | | | Along with Japanese fare are the mouth-watering |
| to it. Beautifully surrounded by rocks as inanimate | | | | special Roma pizzas (thin and crusty) that you |
| company, the hotel has a gate that seems like an | | | | should give a try. |
| entrance to a different world. | | | | At dinner there is only the a la carte menu to |
| Collage is the 24-hour restaurant at Ista and has | | | | choose from but that does not limit the choices |
| a lovely wide entrance hall adorned with huge | | | | as the menu has a good selection of all cuisines |
| stacks of fine wine on either side. There is also a | | | | from Indian to Italian. There is also a well-balanced |
| good and tempting display of fresh fruits. | | | | selection of desserts. The soft cakes are very |
| Add to the contemporary ambience, a | | | | appealing. |
| breathtaking view of the Golkonda (looks splendid | | | | Our verdict - You have to experience the |
| at night with the riot of colors reflected by it) and | | | | ambience to believe what we are saying. |
| you realize that the fusion of traditional and | | | | We’d recommend that you sit outside |
| modern couldn't have been better. | | | | and enjoy the scenic view and the cool breeze in |
| Travertine table tops complement the brown | | | | the evenings. The food is par excellence but there |
| wooden decor. There is a choice of seating too. | | | | is scope for improvement in the desserts. Service |
| You can opt to dine around the Teppanyaki | | | | could improve. What's best is that it is 24/7. Valet |
| counter, or choose to view the city from the | | | | parking facility is available. |
| outdoor patio and pavilion. | | | | What you pay for a meal for two - Rs. 1,500 for |
| What you get - There is an expansive buffet | | | | a la carte and Rs. |
| spread at lunch here. Add to it a Teppanyaki | | | | |