Reviews Prego

Name: Prego
Address: No 37 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, I-600034
Telephone: +91 44 6600 2827
Rating: 85

Sathvika Ranganathan

Went on a Friday evening and had one of the most wonderful experiences. Live jazz music added to the quiet dinner. We ordered the steamed asparagus with truffle oil and Parmesan and a charcoal crusted pizza. The pizza was unique and something I haven’t tasted before- absolutely delicious.

Aug 04, 2019

Sathya

Great Restaurant. Best place to taste few delicacies with an awesome live music. Instantly fell in love with the new Jazz music Band on Saturday. Will come again for the music and food

Jul 27, 2019

Rahul Shankar

Cozy ambience, great wine collection and excellent food. Tried the pumpkin ravioli and spaghetti. Both tasted great and were not too heavy. Followed up with tiramisu for dessert which also did not disappoint.

Overall a great dinner that was complimented by a very courteous staff. I had a Taj experience card to use and the manager ensured no interruptions during dinner for any info and it was automatically credited to the bill. kudos to the small things too as they make a huge difference in your dining experience.

Jun 27, 2019

Priti

I came to Prego for dinner with a hope to discover a new taste in Italian. The staff were really friendly and the ambience was quite and pleasant as expected. It was decently lit and there was a really soft music going on in the background.There were not many choices for vegetarians but the chef himself came up to our table and was ready to prepare Jain variants too. At his suggestion, we tried the ravioli, having a combination of pumpkin and blue cheese, it was delicious! Must try if you ever come here. The Lasagna also tasted great. We completely enjoyed the food and the evening.

Mar 08, 2019

Yuvika Puru

This place is for the ones who want true Italian food in the heart of Chennai! Tried the duck, and stuffed chicken and beef lasagne!
Although the names are a little too hard for me to type out!
Great Italian flavours and love the ambiance!

Feb 10, 2019

Naklipasta

Lasagne all 'Emiliana : Flavourful, tangy and has perfect layering, definitely recommended.
Pollo saltimbocca con carote al Burro : Chicken breast topped with lemon sauce, served with sauteed carrots. It was well cooked and had the perfect Italian taste.
Crocchette Di Pollo : Chicken croquettes that taste better than they look, definitely the best that we tried.
Grilled Duck : Served with sauteed berries, this dish could have been better. .
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Feb 01, 2019

Swetha Srikanth

So we went to Prego for the first time last night and had a wonderful time. The ambience was beautiful, obviously. The staff were extremely friendly and polite and the food was bomb. We ordered a glass of champagne and Kingfisher Beer both of which tasted fantastic. We also ordered the Veg Lasagna and Pizza Marinera and they were both really delicious!
Had a really great time! And the food is definitely a must have.

Jan 28, 2019

Nidhima Agarwal

Amazing Italian food. Opens only for dinner. Table has to be pre booked. They serve authentic Italian..Perfect ambience for romantic dinner. Service is the best. Everything in the menu is delicious. A place where one would want to go again and again.

Dec 13, 2018

Susan Cheryl Noronha

Taj Coromandel has some great restaurants, this being one of them. I can’t comment on the authenticity of the flavors as I’ve never been to Italy but the food is delicious indeed. We tried the salmon carpaccio (wasn’t sliced as thinly as it’s supposed to but was cured instead), tasty. The chicken and asparagus starter was so so but the bed of thinly sliced aubergines in the sauce were excellent. The pizza was excellent. All in all a great meal.

Nov 21, 2018

Chalapathi Rao Immidi

Visited only a couple of times during my stays and found the food to be ok. Pasta & Risotto are good. Didn't really like their Pizza much but my colleagues found it ok. Good Italian option.

Sep 05, 2018

Nandani Madhukar

Since I was staying at the Taj and was lazy to go out to any place else, I tried out this place for dinner which specializes in Italian food. The ambiance is like a fine dining restaurant. We ordered four things:
⭐Thin crust pizza with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. I loved the crust and the cheese. Extraordinary!
⭐Mirch masala drink was orange juice with chilies. It turned out to be too spicy for me but then I gave my feedback for it and got complimentary dessert (vanilla flavored gelato) since I didn't want an replacement for my drink.
⭐The mushroom risotto was lovely! Full of flavor and apt amount of seasonings, this was a winner.
⭐My friend tried the Long island tea. It was full of ice (as it usually is) but he felt the taste wasn't strong enough.
The service is 5 star, no complaints there! This place is costly and can be visited once in a while.

Aug 24, 2018

Aditya Subramanian

A nice quaint place. The place serves exquisite Italian food. The service is amazing . Their menu is amazing. The ambience is top notch. It is one of the best experiences one can ever have .

Aug 13, 2018

Prasant Bhansaali

was there for a breakfast. too many choices for vegetarian. from south indian to paranthas with subzi to noodles to vegetables. fruit platter was mostly indian fruits. good choice of cheese and crackers. live station was ok

Mar 04, 2018

Rajalakshmi M

+4.5

The perfect Valentine's Day dinner. Awesome setting , wonderful wine and dine and decent service.

It was a 5 course meal. The ricotta quiche was soft and tender. The potato onion soup lingered on in the tongue. The strawberry and parmesan risotto was rich and filling .The strawberries shocked me when I saw it in the menu, but I felt good to be proved wrong. The champagne added bubbles to the romantic night. The sorbet just melted. I have always been skeptical about egg plants and well it has changed with the caponata. The lasagna was well made. The restaurant was kind enough to provide us with another dessert off menu- the tiramisu. That was indeed a beauty. But the passion fruit panacotta went ahead at the finish line with its flavours.

Every course was so well set on the plate that the eyes just created a craving. The on the house sweets added more sugar to the evening.

The only little glitch to the beautiful evening was that my plate was being taken off before I had finished.

Indeed an everlasting Feb 14.

Feb 23, 2018

Karthik

+4.5

This is the Italian restaurant within Taj and we went for a team dinner at the last moment.
The chef came out and spoke to us, recommended the suitable wine and took the order. When we asked him whether he can get something done which was not on the menu (just told him can you do something vegetarian with potato), he was very accommodative. The food was great and the service was top notch.

Sep 07, 2017

Amullya Sudhakar

+3.5

We visited prego for dinner in high hopes after seeing all the stellar ratings and rave reviews on Zomato..

The evening started off on a high note and we were waited on by Mr.John.

We ordered egg drop soup and chicken rolls stuffed with asparagus for appetiser and both were surprisingly good and hearty despite being simple in flavour.

For main course we ordered a customised margherita with vegetables, homemade paparadelle pasta with lamb ragout and aglio olio spaghetti.

The pizza and lamb ragout were top notch but it all went DOWNHILL WITH THE AGLIO OLIO.

How they managed to screw up a classic like that I do not understand. It was way undercooked to the point of it being almost raw. Not to be mistaken as done al dente, the pasta was positively hard in the middle. And the seasoning was nothing to write home about either. Bland and raw, it was inedible. We had to send it back. It returned marginally better cooked but still not good enough to be eaten on an already somewhat full stomach. SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT.

Finally, we had tiramisu for dessert. And boy was that the saving grace of the evening. Thank god for tiramisu! It's practically undestroyable :3

Jun 25, 2017

Allwyn Jose

The best Italian restaurant in Chennai with a great collection of wines. Romantic ambience with a beautiful decor of wine cellar at the backdrop. Ordered a Egg drop soup, the best I've ever had in my life. Sea bass was done in a very innovative way such that the taste was top notch. Combined with a glass of vintage champagne, this is a ideal place for a romantic dinner.

Apr 24, 2017

O P Parassni Praveen

Prego is the paradigm for Italian restaurants almost on all counts. An old restaurant in Taj Coromandel (vivanta). The place has ambiance, understated European elegance, very spacious seating, comfortable lighting, top notch but not over bearing service, a menu to die for. If you are from outside of Chennai just dont miss and if you are from Chennai, what are you waiting for !!!!

Jan 29, 2017

Vijay Raghavan

+4.5

Another new chef and a new menu. I've always liked this restaurant and my most recent experience was no different -in fact I was so impressed that I thought I would write a review.

The menu was reasonably exhaustive and had many vegetarian options too. I really liked their chef's special Thick Tomato soup. It had nice flavors and interesting presentation. For main course, ordered their pasta with tomato sauce with eggplants and capers, which was again impressive. On the whole it was an enjoyable meal. The chef seemed very passionate and kept checking with the diners for their feedback, which I thought was a nice gesture.

As expected from any restaurant of Taj, the ambiance was good. The decor here was simplistic, but at the same time, pretty vibrant. And the service was exceptional from start to finish and again, no surprises there.

I've always felt that this restaurant deserved better recognition and all the more now, with their new avatar. Highly recommended!!!

Dec 31, 2016

Abhabya

+4.5

This is a realllyyy late review.. But better late than never

I tried out this place thanks to RWI.. There is no point in talking about the amazing ambience.. Taj coramendel is one of the best 5 starts here.. And the ambience was just amazing..
Pergo is in the lower ground.. There's a huge grand piano just sitting in the LG lobby right in front of the entrance.. To enter the restaurant you'll have to pass through the wine cellar they have.. And it goes without saying that the collection they had was exquisite.. The whole ambience is beautiful with a little fountain kind near the steps..
Its just out right beautiful.. The seating is nice and spacious.. (Obviously)

We went as a group of 5 and were seated almost in the middle of the restaurant

Coming to the lovely food..
We started off with a Amuse Bouche.. Sliced Strawberry with cheese.. Really nice.. And cleanses your taste buds..

Coming to the food..

Pappa al Pomodoro.. This is a thick tomato soup.. Seems really homey.. The kind that hugs your soul.. Looks spicy.. But it really isn't.. It comes with bread which acts like the bite in the soup.. Amazing

Stracciatella alla Romana.. This was clear broth egg drop soup.. Loved it..

Involtini di pollo.. Chicken on Aubergines.. When the chicken is beautifully cooked.. Seasoned well.. With a saffron sauce..

Fritto Miso Terra e Mare.. Deep fried fishes and veggies.. This wasn't my favorite.. The crust seemed to have taken over the whole dish..

Asparagi al vapore.. Steamed asparagus with truffle oil and crostini.. You'll love it if you like asparagus..

Now to the mains..
Fettuccine al Ragù.. Well this was a stunner.. Amazingly done pasta.. Paired with the flavourful ragù.. Match made in heaven..

Polo Saltimbocca.. Chicken beautifully cooked in a butter sauce.. Yum 😍

Tagliolini di mare.. Amazing pasta with sea food.. Yumyum

We did try another veg main.. Which I completely forgot about :p

Coming to the dessert..
Hands down.. The TIRAMISU..one of the best tiramisus ever.. It went straight to the heart 💖
And to top it off.. Its a vegetarian option.. Amazing

Delizia al cioccolate.. Yummy.. An amazing and dense chocolate.. With the light strawberry sorbe.. LOVE

One of the best places for their tiramisu.. 💖❤

Dec 04, 2016

Karthik Selvarajan

The Restaurant Week India is always this delightful week in our calendars. We utilise this opportunity to try and experiment with new cuisines and/or fine dining restaurants. Prego has been one of the finest long-standing Italian fine dining spots in the city with so many chefs having constantly improved and added to the authenticity of this restaurant and it’s food. It was only fitting that in this round of RWI we visit this place for our unending deep passion for Italian food! The kitchen here is now headed by the San Lorenzo trained Chef Alessandro Bechini. He has revamped the menu of the restaurant and the RWI menu was an essence of this.

Dec 01, 2016

Amit

+4.5

best risotto in chennai.tried their mushroom risotto which was mouth watering and so much so that the same day had 2 more plates of the same risotto.they serve bread with butter before they put ur order on table.and butter was so tasty that my friend told that lets take these butter home from here.have been to this restaurant only for risotto 6 times.

Oct 31, 2016

Jaya

+3.5

Lovely service and ambience. Dinner was a good experience here. The chef came out and recommended things which was nice. Vegetarian dishes were fantastic. My chicken and fish were over cooked. Otherwise flavour was spot on especially with our wine. Dessert was a scrumptious chocolate mousse and very yummy. Going to add this one to the list.

Oct 31, 2016

Aravindakshan Srihari

+4.5

Amazing food and 100percent must go place for Italian food lovers. I had the vegetarian three course dinner which had a salad, main course and a dessert. This is an authentic Italian restaurant and the chef who was actually from Italy was very concerned about our review for each course. I have to appreciate the dessert which I had , which is a dark chocolate fondant with a strawberry sorbet. Overall an amazing experience.

Oct 12, 2016

The Hungry Zombie

For some pleasing Italian.

Prego is a restaurant at Taj Coromandel that serves some lip-smacking Italian. This place has been a landmark at Nungambakkam for so long now that I'm not even taking time to elaborate about the location. Jumping straight to the ambiance and food.

Ambiance is peaceful. Some soft music, candlelight and wine is perfect for a date night !

Started my evening with the recommended appetizer - the Seamorza Alla Piastra.
First is the flat bread with tomatoes and jalapeno, then the delicious pan fried semi-soft cheese that is coated with sesame seeds served with jalapeno and tomatoes that are sauteed in spices and oil. A dish so flavorful with the ingredients complementing each other so well and very finely smoked.

For mains, decided to keep it simple. My order was a Lasagne Verdi, that is the vegetarian lasagne served sans wine for me.
Pasta sheets made up of spinach and bechamel topped with mixed vegetable and parmesan baked to perfection. That my friend is how a Lasagne should taste like.

I was already full when I decided to open my storage for desserts. They had quite a number of eggless varieties from which I picked the eggless Tiramisu. Coffee & Cream, that combination is made in heaven and cannot go wrong. Neither did it here. Absolutely loved the taste but since it was frozen the cake part was a little watery.

Service needs no mention as Taj is always a step above other restaurants.

A meal for two should cost about INR 3000. I cannot elaborate as I dined here after winning their contest.

Overall,
Location - 4.5 / 5.0
Parking - 5.0 / 5.0
Ambiance - 4.0 / 5.0
Service - 5.0 / 5.0
Food - 4.0 / 5.0
Pricing - Not applicable.

Sep 21, 2016

Asmita Madhu

+4.5

Sep 16, 2016

Asmita Madhu

+4.5

The return of Restaurant Week has brought in some new restaurants in its fold, and some newly curated menu. Starting from Sept 16, the week long offer will end on Sept 25, 2016 in six cities. Reservations are live already on restaurantweekindia dot com.

Ola Prime presents Restaurant Week is the largest pan-India culinary event spanning over 10 days, 6 cities and gives discerning food enthusiasts the opportunity to dine at some of India’s finest restaurants at a fraction of a la carte rates. The prices for Chennai are INR 750 for lunch and INR 900 for dinner for a four course meal.

I was invited for a Preview dinner for the RWI at Prego, one of my favourite and one of the earliest authentic Italian fine dine restaurant in Chennai located at the lower lobby level of Taj Coromandel.

There's a new chef Alessandro Bechini, a a San Lorenzo trained Italian chef, who gave us a warm welcome.

The simplicity he maintains in his food speaks for itself. Homemade Italian food is what he brings to the table.

This time, we kept the dinner tasting to limited stuff, as we were in mood to enjoy the dinner. The Chef was happy about it and we mutually curated a degustation menu from the RWI menu.

We began with the Amuse Bouche (Complimentary course) which was Basil and Chilli marinated fig with bocconcini. Tiny portion as it should be, nice start to the evening.

In drinks, we all went for mocktails, all were nice. No drinks are part of the RWI deal menu, you can order any juice / bottled water / mocktails or wines from their menu and bill it separately.

APPETISER

Insalata di Indivia, Pere al Vino Rosso e Gorgonzola: Endive and lollo rosso salad with red wine poached pears, walnuts, lemon gorgonzola dressing. Chef's choice. Exotic salad. I am not a fan of wine poached stuff as I don't drink, and hence it gives me a bitter taste. My folks liked it. The walnuts were adequate and fresh. The dressing was apt for the salad, a bit bitter for me though. If it's your kinds, go for it.

Involtini di Pollo con Asparagi, Parmigiano, Melanzane alla griglia e salsa allo Zafferano: Asparagus and Parmesan stuffed chicken rolls, on grilled aubergines and saffron sauce. Brilliant. Absolutely loved it.

SOUP

Well, if you leave it to the chef, by default, the first choice would be

Pappa al Pomodoro: Chef Alessandro’s grandmother specialty. Thick spicy soup with Tuscan bread, vegetables, tomato sauce, parmesan. Such a homely preparation. Super thick. not spicy form Indian palate point of view, but flavourful, not too tangy too. I had a tasting portion. If one has a full portion, this with some breads is a meal in itself. And the bread pieces within the soup were as good as chicken. Take it from a chicken lover.

Stracciatella alla Romana: Typical Roman style egg-drop soup, with fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil. I wanted to try this soup too. The Toman egg drops are huge, unlike the Chinese version. The broth is clear and nice.

RWI SIGNATURE DISH

Branzino ai Ferri con Panelle e Salsa Puttanesca: Grilled Chilean Seabass on spicy red sauce with capers and olives, with chick pea fritters and sweet/sour fresh herbs. It was a tasting portion for me and I couldn't leave any bit of it. Classy cooking this is. The fritters too were awesome. Fish ofcourse was fresh and so so well made.

MAIN COURSE

Fettuccine al Ragù: Fresh pasta ribbons in lamb ragù. Oh My God. I really didn't expect this to be this good. Am not a regular lamb eater. This was so smooth and yum, I couldn't stop after one bite.

Crespelle Senza Uovo con Broccoli Croccanti: Eggless crepes, filled with zucchini, eggplant, ricotta and parmesan, broiled with Provolone cheese, on tomato sauce.

Was this really veg! Well, the menu said so and so did the Brocolli, that were so good. The dish felt tasty to a level that if you tell me it's non veg, I would have believed.

DESSERT

Delizia al Cioccolate: Dark chocolate fondant with strawberry sorbet. Chef guessed my choice of two desserts absolutely right. This is the fondant cake, where you cut through and get the melted chocolate flowing out. o smooth and yummy and the sorbet went bang on with the sweetness of fondant. Loved it.

Tiramisù Senza uovo: Eggless Tiramisu. How could I not try when Chef has courageously offered on menu an eggless liquour less version. Brilliant it was and I am gonna have again. Vegetarians, kids.. all rejoice.

I was so happy that I had a limited meal, almost as good as the way any diner will have at RWI since two people go and can chose two different option for every course. This has now helped me in experiencing the real thing and I can writer sooner :)

The service was impeccable and Chef was checking with every table and is an enthusiastic soul.

About the ambiance, as you enter, you are welcomed first by the wine cellar and they have a classic collection. Lovely seatings, with facility for private areas for groups / families too. Elegant, very comfortable and rich ambiance.

Book online, check the restaurantweekindia website and do not miss this lovely chance to have the best of food at luxury restaurants at a fraction of a price. I am booking some more places, what about you?

Sep 16, 2016

Sathish Kumar B

Had organised a farewell for one of my bosses at this restaurant. Very nice ambience and service is as expected. The food was amazing except the sorbet.
I would say one of the best Italian places in town

Sep 11, 2016

Foodfairytale

Best ever dine for italian food in chennai.
Food- 5/5
Presentation was perfect..Minestrone soup was literally minstorming..completely loved it. pasta was amazing with light delicate flavours. The side serving given with pasta complemented it. Tiramisu was the best ever i had till date.
Ambience-5/5
Dim lights..candles and flowers with mild SIA live music sung by one of their artist..was ravishing.
Service- 5/5

Jun 28, 2016

Ashwin Kumar

Prego, known for their authentic Italian food, this is sure a must dine place for foodies. Placed at the basement of Taj Coromandal, Nungambakkam, the first thing the you would notice walking into the place is their brilliant ambience with a sound of gushing water fountain. The staffs there guide you to table and assist you to choose the menu with patience. The menu at the very sights delights you with traditional Italian names . We decided for a four course meal and began the day with a Yellow squash soup and some offered assorted breads. The yellow squash soup was tasty, calm, mild and warm enough to please us for an amazing meal ahead. We were also offered breads that had the authenticity of taste baked at a perfect combination to compliment the soup.

We were suggested by the staff their signature veg appetizer , Grilled Polenta with Mushrooms. The Polenta was served with grilled mushrooms and topped with mushroom mousse and perfect sprinkle of olive oil.The first bite of the polenta with mushrooms gives a food rush through your taste buds that makes you crave for more. The quantity was just perfect for an appetizer. Having the perfect tasting soup and staters with breads, deciding the main course became so challenging (wanted to taste every item in the menu though). Finally we settled in for a Truffle, Rucalo Pizza and Vegetable Lasagne. The pizzas were wood burnt, thin and made with three ingredients - the base, spinach and parmesan cheese sheets. Everything about the pizza was amazing, quantity, taste and texture. Having all this my taste bud's hunger multiplied exponentially. Thrilled to have the Vegetable Lasagne, my eyes were glued to the staff who brought it to our table. Veg Lasagne was served with a perfect combo of cheese and vegetables that had had no means to disappoint you even at nano levels. Having had Lasagnes in so many places in chennai, by far i shall declare this as the best in town.By this time, our stomachs started sending alarms on breach levels. The taste buds fought and won for one final desert. The obvious choice was Tiramasu. The perfect coffee- flavoured desert with mascarpone was prepared so well that melted into mouth and satisfied the soul for perfect complete meal. This place is the offers the perfect, leisure, happy and delightful dining experience.
Food : 5/5
Ambience : 5/5
Staff Service quality : 5/5
Value for Money : 5/5

PS. The cost is a bit on the higher side, meal for two may cost you Rs.3500 -Rs.4000. They are open only for dinner in week days and for brunch and dinner on Sundays.

Jun 27, 2016

Subba Reddy

+4.5

Went to Prego as part of a promotion for which we were charged 1000/- per head. For this price it was definitely worth it. The ambience, service was just superb. Food was good too. Sure you can go here if you want to impress someone or on a promotion. If you have to the full price then I guess there are better options!

Jun 11, 2016

Sagar Pentela

+4.5

Visited Pregon recently with Fam, throughly enjoyed the food, perfect balance of flavours in all dishes, awesome service and overall a great experience

Jun 02, 2016

Aarthi

Expensive... yes! Beautiful.... totally! But oh what an experience to remember. A culinary journey that left me longing for so much more. Totally worth every rupee on the bill.

May 21, 2016

CGR

+3.5

Restaurant week is back !!!

Went to PREGO after almost 6 years with a group of friends. The service was excellent as usual.

We shared the following appetisers :

Polenta with mushroom & parsley mousse ,
Lime feta salad with capers, tomato & olives,
Chicken, asparagus & parmesan with saffron sauce &
Evoo chicken with ginger soya & Millie feuille

All the above were appetisers and they were excellent.

For mains we shared:

Vegetable lasagna
Spaghetti sofritto forte
Chicken Milanese with almond sauce
Tagliolini seafood
Chilean seabass with pumpkin mash & cacio e Pepe

All the mains were just average and both the pastas were below average . Really disappointed with the pastas.

For desserts:

Eldorado glazed strawberry with mascarpone
Limoncello tiramisu
Creme caramel &
Blanc mange with strawberry and raisins

The tiramisu and the blank mange were excellent.

Apr 23, 2016

Arjun Narayanan

+4.5

Prego was a restaurant I have heard a lot about but never made time for it possibly due to the exorbitant pricing which I presumed it would be but if it was, may be read on. I tried to read up a bit about where the restaurant's name comes from. I guess it means "You're welcome" and "Don't mention it" and it certainly was the former and the stewards response seemed the latter. Great beginning. We did not make any reservation but we were escorted to our table with no delay.

The restaurant is located on the lower deck of the hotel and it looks very inviting. Great atmosphere with minimal to nil clutter, good lighting and enough tables for the hungry to join in. They have an amazing singer playing live melodies and that included some of my personal favourites too. Although it is going to be about food, I thought I should mention a word about her singing, she was exceptional and made our dinner as memorable and beautiful as it could be.

The stewards were attentive, polite and extremely well informed of their menu. The first to arrive on the day was a very small portion of bruschetta with a strawberry dressing. Good but too tiny to make any judgement about it. The net to arrive were the three kinds of breads including paprika, polenta and rye offered as compliments. All three were amazing and well baked. My favourite was the paprika with the right amount of spice and seasoning. I seldom eat rye but yesterday was an exception.

Our next order was the yellow squash soup with paprika pops. Off late, squash soups have become one of my favourites and it was no different here. The soup was mild, slightly sweet, tangy and sour served with a small portion of prapika flavoured pop corns. Unique combination but it turned out to be quite good. Glad we were not left in a soup.

The seared scamorza, tomato and jalapeno, basil artichoke was our starter. The scamorza is an Italian cheese similar to mozzarella but better for baking and has a strong flavour. The cheese finely smoked with lots of sesame seeds turned out to be quite interesting. It was served with a portion of well cooked tomatoes, artichokes, jalapeno, a slice of pizza with a generous olive oil drizzle . The strawberry basil lemonade mocktail was good although there is nothing much to write about being it a simple drink with a strong syrupy flavour. Not too impressed.

Our main course was the truffle, rucola and pecorino cheese pizza. The pizza was well baked, crispy and well seasoned. Truffle is regarded in gourmet cuisine as a diamond of the kitchen although it is a fungus grown on hazelnut and oak trees. The aroma suggests why it is so high priced. The pecorino cheese is made from sheep's milk and thus its name. Rucola is otherwise called as rocket leaves and highly edible. Although slightly salty but a great combination. I loved it. The breads offered as compliments were being refilled on time unlike many other restaurants.

Our last order for the day was the limoncella tiramisu. The tiramisu ice cream served on a bed of cream, biscotti, nuts and a slice of macaroon type biscuit with a caramel dressing. Perfect amalgamation of flavours and the portion size just right. Picture perfect sweet finish to our dinner. Overall, extremely courteous staff who made some incredible recommendations and the food turned out to be even better. Full marks to the restaurant for making our visit memorable. Definitely worthy of a visit. Oh yeah, pricing is just right for a 5 star hotel and definitely not as exorbitant as I thought it would be.

Mar 07, 2016

Bharath Srinivasulu

+4.5

It was fantastic experience at Prego. The ambience was perfect for a wonderful evening.The captain suggested a good wine to start - a merlot. The breads, pizza, gnocchi was also wonderful.The Tiramisu was also wonderful to close the meal.Quiet and relaxing place with too good a service.The captain also helped get my daughter a plate of fries from another restaurant.Overall a memorable experience.

Nov 13, 2015

Parul Chhabra

One of the best buffet i had was at Taj Coromandel. Thanks a lot for making our visit so pleasant . I visited this place with my family to celebrate a special occasion . You truly made it very special .
Anything & everything in the menu i had was just out of the world.
Best Pasta i had till date was here . Best thin crust pizza was here .
Indian spread in the buffet was also too delicious...
Place - 5/5
Cost - 5/5
Food - 5/5
Hospitality - 5/5

Sep 17, 2015

Bharat Swarup

+4.5

The overall ambience and the authenticity of of Italian food made this a perfect place to celebrate my bday ! The tables which overlook the poolside are probably the best place to relax and the service staff including the chef take personal interest in menu selection .. And definitely the restaurant has the best collection of Italian and international wines in town !

Sep 13, 2015

Priyanka

Wanna have a bit of Italy in chennai ?this is the place to go .love the food .love the scallops .the spinach n asparagus soup is good .the squid ink pasta is good but be warned ,the seafood smell might be a bit too much .the Bay of Bengal fish is decent .the chocolate fondant was too good .

Aug 29, 2015

Vinay Aravind

EDIT and UP-RATING: Just had their restaurant week dinner last week and it was truly outstanding, and I am quite happy to upgrade my rating for this place from 4.5 to 5.0. Had a pasta with a lamb ragout for main course and a chocolate dessert, both of which were excellent. Friend had the outstanding pork belly and I actually regretted not ordering that, because as I said before it's the best pork belly I've ever had.

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I had the best pork belly I've ever had, at Prego. It's allegedly an 8-hour cooked pork belly, with a nice bit of crackling on top, served with stewed apricots and an apricot sauce. The meat was absolutely first-rate and cooked to perfection. So lightly seasoned that all the flavour of the pork was front and centre. Before this I'd had an appetiser of Parma ham with bocconcini, tomato and melon, the ham wasn't the best i've had, but overall it worked as an appetiser, even if it wasn't great. And I wrapped up the meal with Luca's Tiramisu. Compared to the Tiramisu at the Hyatt, this is a lot more fancy looking, and it's a more edgy variant of the classic dessert, but it works just as well, and it's truly excellent. Also had a glass of the house label Chianti which was quite excellent. Be warned this is an expensive restaurant, and just the food that I just described adds up to 4000+ not including the wine, but if you stick with the pasta or the pizza it'll definitely work out cheaper. I'm docking half a point for the slightly underwhelming appetiser.

Jul 18, 2015

Sri Hari

really tis place deserves more than 5 star where Italian dishes tasted here for the first time and it's out of world..and one complementary dish wonderful ambience and it's best place n Chennai for Italian dish

Jun 10, 2015

G.Akshay Gupta

Visited Prego on March 25th, the ambience is amazing and the cutlery provided and being used is spectacular. The food is exceptional but the quantity is very less the pricing is alright as it is a 5 star property.
The menu is really small I feel they need to increase the options if you have to go back to the restaurant again.
If you crave Italian food you must go here as you get authentic Italian food here,the pasta and the pizza are exceptional.
With amazing food,cutlery and the ambience there is a big let down in the service. I have been to every restaurant in Taj Coromandel and this is the first time I have been let down with the service, hopefully PREGO will match the other restaurants in coromandel in the future.

Apr 03, 2015

Giovanni

sono stato in questo ristorante circa 15 giorni fa ( sembrava di stare in un ristorante italiano ) il personale di sala e' molto gentile . la lista dei vini rispecchia a pieno le esigenze di noi italiani con un tocco di internazionalita, il menu non e' molto ampio ma di qualita anche perche parlando con lo chef evitano di inserire piatti scontati come pasta al pomodoro carbonara pesto ecc... I piatti sono buoni e serviti in modo non banale. Anche se si trova all'interno dell' hotel taj i prezzi sono moderati l'unica pecca e' il costo dei vini ma siamo sempre parlando di vini italiani in India ci puo stare.

Giovanni

Mar 10, 2015

Food For Thought

This is the first time im going to rate a restaurant 5 and this restaurant deserves it. The experience at the newly opened Prego by Chef Luca D' Amora is beyond words. Chef has come up with a vibrant new menu and each and every dish seems to be handpicked. Food is a burst of authentic Italian flavors made with the finest ingredients. Be warned, the portions are just about right for one person.

Service wise, initially there was some confusion as to sharing of food, but later we moved on and had a fantastic dining experience.

First mention to the complimentary breads. The first one was a bread topped with tomatoes and goat cheese. Magnificent. Another stand out bread was made with jalapenos and parmesan cheese. Subtle flavors beautifully baked. Other complimentary breads include focaccia, rye and one more bread. All were good.

Now coming to our order, we went for a four course meal as suggested by the waiter. For appetizers, we started off with Potato Beignets (Small plate). It is basically deep fried potato stuffed with feta cheese served with three varieties of sauces. Was awestruck on the first bite. It was such a simple dish, but the cheese made all the difference. Once again full marks for the quality of ingredients used.

Next we ordered a pizza called "Ortolana". I would simply say this is the best pizza i ve had till date in Chennai. The pizza base was stunning, topped with tomato basil sauce, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, zucchini, Goat cheese and feta cheese. Each bite gave me a different taste and it is a must try dish in Prego.

For main course, we chose Zucchini and Tomato timbale. Never ever heard or tried a dish like this. It was made with tomatoes, bell peppers, bonjour cheese wrapped with zucchini and baked. It was served with two varieties of sauces. It was more like a salad, but the dish tasted exceptional because of the ingredients used.

Finally for desert, we were suggested "The color" a signature preparation by the Chef. This is where the chef brings in all his experience and innovation and provides us an outstanding desert. This desert is multi layered with Dark and white chocolate mousse, sponge cake, blue berries, orange peel and pistachios. I just dont have enough words to keep praising them. Too good to end the meal.

As expected in Taj, prices are exorbitant and prego is no different. All these costed us 3k nett, however it was well worth the money spent. I have been to many Italian restaurants in Chennai, but never had an experience like this before. Chef Luca is a welcome change and he has brought a new dimension to Italian Dining in Chennai.

Mar 07, 2015

Varun Sabs

+3.5

A very pleasant place to have a relaxed meal. Very well platted and a great gastronomic experience. The menu seems a little limited though. The appetisers are listed as a small or large plate and when you go for a small, the quantity is literally what they mean, SMALL! Lol

Jan 15, 2015

Prithika Badri

I finally convinced my parents to try authentic Italian. It was a delightful experience. The prawn appetiser was exquisite, it was fresh and wonderful on the palette. The aubergine ravioli with sesame seeds was good. The panacotta was the best thing we tasted of all the courses. It is tough for people who don't like Italian as the menu on the slimmer side. If you want a true Italian experience this is the place for you. The service was impeccable. I have always been fond of Taj and their service never disappoints. I give it five star for the experience and the ambience rather than the food.

Oct 23, 2014

Siddharth Govindan

+4.5

One of the best fine dining italian restaurants in town. Staff were excellent and the food quality even better. The barley soup is out of the world and a def order list. The perfect end is the salted caramel tart which is absolutely sensational. Wonderful experience overall.

May 28, 2014

Chennai Foody

+4.5

Prego was THE first truly fine dine restaurant in Chennai! With clearly defined courses, wine pairing and no nonsense cuisine, this restaurant has survived the test of time! And maybe for the first time, the restaurant has tried something truly different; attempting to combine perfumes with food! When I was invited by the Taj and read the press release, I expected a Heston type experience but this was completely different! Nicholas de Barry, a master perfumer based in Paris, who recreates ancient perfumes, creates customised perfumes for individuals (read kings, heads of state, etc) was on a India tour with the Taj group and in Chennai, he chose to showcase his skill with Prego and along with Chef Alok, the executive chef at Taj, created a memorable evening.

Nicholas was very quick to admit that none of his art will work with Indian cuisine. "The Indian chef at the other restaurant created food with so much aroma that I cannot match that," he said. "So, here in Chennai, we are doing that with Italian food," was how he started off! Being seated right next to the man himself on an evening in which there was at least a forty people had its perks as I learned thoroughly his views on perfumery. Today, he was pairing the ingredients in perfumes with the cuisine and so the interests were in the ingredients. Every course had both vegetarian and non vegetarian options.

The dinner started off with an amuse-bouche; a vetiver scented sweet potato with sesame seeds. Being used to vetiver flavours, this one did not excite me as far as the perfuming was concerned, but it was a nice amuse-bouche. The first course was an exciting pan seared scallops with sandalwood and carrot emulsion. I loved it. Sandalwood in the food was exciting and since it was strong, it made a very strong impact. The scallops were perfectly seared and the combination was very exciting for me. This was followed by....

Read the full experience at http://www.chennaifoodie.com/2014/04/nicholas-de-barry-at-prego-taj.html

Apr 29, 2014

Varun Kothari

+3.5

One of the good restaurants serving Italian, good ambience and best place for a peaceful meal.

Apr 02, 2014

Suriya

With the begging of aromatic smell

Oct 30, 2013

Anusha Pala

Very Good restaurant and awesome food and aumbience..

Praveen O.P

Do you want an outstanding Italian gourmet experience in Chennai then try Prego. These people do take their time but it is worth it. The beef here is phenomenal. So is the pasta and the risottos. Loved it !!!!

Nanish Agarwal

Carrying the badge of TAJ, itself speaks a lot. So I've nothing much to say. Treat yourself in luxurious fine dining true Italiano style. Buon Appetito

Rhea John

Food was good, but the view was stunning although we were seated behind a wall. The food was as an expecting mother is...prego

Punit Sampat

Great ambience as expected from taj but service can get tacky surprisingly when things get crowded.

Divya B

Great ambience and service. Food and drinks were rather average.

Bharath Ram

The best Italian fine dining in the city !

Sabiq Mohammed

Best Italian restaurant in Chennai!

Padnmapriya Kumar

Posch. Excellent wine

Rama Nagaram

Classic Italian Cuisine.

Mustafa

unique taste

Pradeep Singhania

Nice food 👌

Hrishikesh Datar

bala sundar

Kumar D

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