Shatranj Napoli
Rated: Good
based on 5 reviews
Jewel Shopping Centre, Versova, Andheri (W), Mumbai
26365750, 26395500, 26362948
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Dec 21, 2007
Mixed vibes
We went to Shatranj Napoli last night and I must say that I got mixed vibes about the place.
Seating - 4/5
Their outdoor seating is fantastic. The right kind of ambiance, and lighting. The perfect place to hang out after a hectic work day. Well almost perfect, except for the gazillion mosquitoes and the hardcore gangsta rap "music" they play. Dr. Dre, 2 Pac and numerous other gangsta were heard extolling the quality of "west coast weed". If you have children, stay away from this place.
We had to coax them to put a mosquito coil near our table. But I enjoyed the ambiance, hence the good marks.
Food -- 4/5
The food was tasty. Everything we ordered, be it the Margarita Pizza or the Ai 4 Formaggio pasta. The only problem was that my pasta came in a creamy sauce, even when the menu said that they put in fresh tomato sauce on special request (and I requested it when placing my order). When I pointed this out to the manager, he had his boys take it back. It returned with the same sauce, but now with an orangish tinge. Anyways, even with the goof, the pasta was very tasty. So I give them good marks for it.
By the way, they have a wierd combo of Italian and some Murg Kabab type food in their menu. Separate sections for Italian and Mughlai (or Lucknowi), but didn't think I'll see such a menu in this lifetime. Just a strange combination to have.
Service -- 2/5
The only spoil sport was the service. The manager was clueless. His walk had a stride that only the clueless exhibit (hat tip to Aarti for pointing this out). When we requested for capers to be put in a pasta, it didn't happen. Even my fresh tomato sauce pasta came with a creamy sauce. We had to ask for the mosquito coil several times. The pizza was served about 20 minutes before any of the other dishes were.
The prices were reasonable. A glass of domestic red wine cost Rs. 250, the pizza was for Rs. 139. Overall the bill came to about Rs. 1600 for 4 people.
Overall a mixed experience, but I'd give them another chance. Nothing was too bad or crazy.