Santé Spa Cuisine Bengaluru turns one and the menu is an ode to good food that is vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and healthy.

Located in an erstwhile bungalow, Santé Spa Cuisine in Bengaluru is a delight from the minute you enter here. A cozy space done up in pristine white with dashes of green, this two storied space is all about great food in a homely ambience. The space has French windows that overlook vertical gardens and the cutlery here is ceramic, wood and copper. The first floor has a kid’s play area with toys and a mini library stocked with books and a board that says, ‘pick up and read’. A balcony space with two tables is one of the most coveted spots of the restaurant being surrounded by greenery.

I am met by Pallavii Gupta, Partner who shows me around says, “we try to incorporate traditional and local ingredients in our menu which has been designed keeping all age groups in mind. It is a global cuisine menu that has influences of Asian, Italian and Indian with a focus on using what is locally available. The pre conceived notion that healthy food is boring is what we have tried to address and we use a lot of seasonal produce. Recently we have started using Hemp as part of the new menu as it is a great source of plant-based protein and fiber and it makes a great addition to soups, salads and smoothies.”

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