Wilderness Cafe — Restaurant in Pune

This is one of the most innovative eating establishments I've seen on either side of the globe. The ambience really does make you feel that you're out in nature, though I wouldn't quite describe it as wilderness -- more like caves in a forest. Since I saw few other photos among the 14 reviews so far, I added quite a few with some of the cute touches around the place.

My pesto corn flatbread was a standout. Although I had assumed it would be somewhat dry, it was a deliciously gooey cheese and corn confection, spiced just right. It was so unforgettable I plan to bring another pesto fan here as quickly as possible to enjoy. Just looking at my picture below, you can almost taste it.

The cappuccino I started out with was only so-so, but when the owner came over to ask how things were and I told him about the huge contrast between the flatbread and the coffee, he offered to have the cappuccino remade and it was much better. The owner, by the way has another nearby restaurant, an Italian place by the name of Rosso Bianco. He seems to have an interest in bringing good restaurants to this rather unusual location between Ashok Nagar and Aundh where such places are almost nil.

The food choices here are most intriguing, and the menus themselves so cute that you could spend half your time just enjoying checking out the delightful artwork and layout.

I loved this place except for the loud music. It didn't fit what I'd have assumed would be played in a restaurant with a wilderness theme. When I later mentioned this to the owner, he said it could have been turned down ... but when I'd asked earlier, the Marathi-speaking staff had apparently not understood. Even so, I think any place promoting a nature ambience would do well to select its music accordingly.

The Wilderness would have great appeal for those looking for uniqueness in both ambience and food. It's nicely accessible for two-wheeler parking -- and for those wondering about rickshaw availability in such an out-of-the-way location, there seems to be a stand right outside the restaurant. But anyone with serious physical limitations should be aware you have to climb many steep stairs to get up to the restaurant.

Note the cute final touch to the meal in one of my photos below: the bill placed in what you'd first think was a mug of beer. But it's an optical illusion. The bill...

The Ambience is very cool and we felt we were amidst 🌿🍃 nature!! There was no crowd at all. The service was quick. What did we order? : schzewan mayo fries, Nachos with cheese and salsa. Both were good! Valentino chicken - starter which was very soft, well cooked and delicious!! The chutney served with it was very watery though. Passion fruit punch mocktail was refreshing! I thoroughly enjoyed the Green Thai Curry and Rice which was very delicious!!! We ordered for Blueberry Waffle which should have been cooked a bit more but the taste was amazing! The quantity should have been a bit more thank what was served. It was a bit expensive! Worth visiting for the ambience...

Wilderness Cafe is at Aundh road, offering a very nice ambiance of forest theme. The whole cafe from the entrance to the lamp has got a forest touch to it.

Ambiance: The Ambience is very cool and we felt we were amidst 🌿🍃 nature!! The interiors, the seating, the music all together make us feel relaxed.

Service: They have good staff, they try their best to make customer comfortable. The service was quick.

Value for money: The quantity should have been a bit more thank what was served. It was a bit expensive!

Worth visiting for the ambience and good food!

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