Hills View Restaurant & Bar , Papaya Tree Hotel — Restaurant in Rau

HI guys,

This review is based on my experience with veg food.

Visited the place recently its in rau, its a roof top restaurant, we visited in weekend so we were not able to get roof corner seat but they have hut style sitting and we opted for that.

Overall ambiance is nice, the place is big and have a lot of comfortable sitting option, they have a lot of options in the menu and i really like the concept that they follow, they have paper menu which is used as a individual dining mat (photo attached), so that we dont have to ask for menu again and again.

In starters we orderd shahi sheekh kabab and spring roll, kabab was cooked properly but it was totally tasteless, it didnt even had salt in it, spring rolls were tasty they were crunchy and really tasty with the chutney it was served.

Now in main course i tried kadhai paneer , veg jhalfrezi , dal tadka, chilly garlic nan and lacha paratha, I loved paneer kolhapuri and veg jhalfrezi, but dal tadka was again tasteless just like kababs, chilly garlic nan was good properly cooked and lacha paratha was crunchy and tasty.

In drinks we took virgin mojito and pina colada both were tasty.

Overall service was fast for starters but very slow for main course, the waiter was not listening to our customisation as i asked him to make paneer kolhapuri spicy but he said it will already be spicy and i still said yes still do it but he didnt do it. Price to quantity ratio is perfect for main course but can be better for starters., My friends liked the non veg food they ordered.

Overall i liked the place and can...

The menu at Hills View Restaurant & Bar was impressive, offering a diverse selection of dishes to choose from, all of which were expertly prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. I ordered the grilled chicken with mixed veggies and it was cooked to perfection - tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.

The bar selection was also impressive, with a wide variety of cocktails and wines to choose from. I ordered a glass of red wine and it was the perfect accompaniment to my meal.

What really stood out to me about Hills View Restaurant & Bar was the stunning view. As the name suggests, the restaurant is perched on a hill and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It was the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing meal while taking in the natural beauty of the area.

The service at Hills View Restaurant & Bar was also exceptional, with the staff being attentive and friendly throughout my meal. They were knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations for both food and drink.

Overall, I highly recommend Hills View Restaurant & Bar at Papaya Tree Hotel to anyone looking for a wonderful dining experience in a stunning setting. The food, service, and ambiance were all outstanding and I can't wait to...

Visited this rooftop restaurant recently, lured in by the view and vibe—only to leave with a nasty insect bite and a lighter wallet. Apparently, the bugs enjoy the ambiance just as much as the humans do, though they seem to get better service.

On a more serious note, for a place that prices itself on the higher end, basic expectations like cleanliness and prompt service were shockingly unmet. The staff appeared more attentive to larger groups and patrons who were visibly spending more, while smaller tables like ours were left waiting excessively—for menus, for food, and even for the bill. It's disheartening to see such service disparity.

The setting has potential, and the view is decent, but none of that compensates for poor service and a lack of guest care. When you're paying premium rates, you expect an experience to match—not bug bites and being sidelined because your table isn’t splurging on bottles.

Unless the management steps up its hygiene protocols and re-trains its staff on equal service standards, this place is all flash and no substance. Come for the view, but bring bug...