For a diner , the place is like an oasis, very nice, staff is lovely and western food like in Europe. Everything was tasty, the vegetables soup perfect, smoked fish in carpaccio very Fine and the pasta very good! Finally a place in India where we can eat, drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes ! We had a very nice evening !

Centrally located in White Town, close to all the best bits of Pondi. The room is simple, but elegantly comfy. I loved the high ceilings and heritage furnishings and decorations. very glad I stayed here. Receptionists all very helpful and pleasant. The restaurant serves international, non-Indian food which was great for me for a few days, as I was curried out! I couldn't believe how quiet this place was despite being so central. Loved it!

Went to this restaurant with my wife and 2 twin daughters. When we reached all tables were full, so we were seated on a couch with an assurance that we will be moved to a table once vacant- this never happened and we had to have our dinner on the little table even when the entire table restaurant was vacant. The waiter just took the order and went away, not bothering to top our wine glasses or asking us if we want to anything else. Maybe coz we were the only Indians in the restaurant. There were two huge rats running under our table. No one cane to check on our food. The owner/ manager seems to be too busy chatting and Gavin wine with his friends. We spent Rs. 5681. Only go if you are French or English.

Booked Villa Helena very last minute and am so pleased I did. The heritage building is beautiful and has been stylishly furnished, I even got an upgrade for two nights. The staff are friendly and obliging. The location is fantastic. Highly recommended.

We visited this restaurant three times during our stay, the atmosphere was always good and the staff always friendly. The fish and meat are especially delicious and the drinks menu is extensive and reasonable. I would highly recommend this place - less reviewed than other places but a world better.