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Rated: Good
based on 4 reviews
Pause
355, Ramdass Naik Road, Hill Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai
9987520011
| Locality | Hill Road,Bandra (W) |
|---|---|
| Place Type | Bar, Lounge, Restaurant |
| Food Type | European |
| Timings | 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM |
| Price |
Expensive
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- Additional Information
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Credit cards accepted
Air conditioned
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first reviewed by VinitaBhatia
- User Reviews (4)
Feb 12, 2008
Pause-itive;......and we paused
Goof-ups galore and yet no strike down! (mighty generous of me :P)...The good vibes of the place made me hope against hope to positively overlook the non-trivial fiasco that the staff managed to conjure.
As an habitué of Spice Tree towards which we were headed, Pause indeed made us pause; not only pause did we, we halted, and ventured. Just around the corner across Globus (Hill Road), the exteriors (read futuristic) and name-sign visually blares out at the streets.
The menu is minimalist to say; neatly divided into fares; first (soups), second (antipasti), third (mains)......makes scavenging it easier. Nonetheless, it is diversely experimental; in that it showcases the clamant diversity of its offering; squids to fish to chicken to lamb to veal.
The decor is one of wooden finishes, seating caters to all; ALL being the operative word; the sizes of groups which find their comfort zone here encompasses the 'ALL' in its entirety. Neatly spaced with enough space to tap a foot or two under inebriated conditions.
Music's loud (disco loud - no chance in hell for a conversation), lighting's dynamic, yet subtle - plots a real deal night out sans the disco bit.
The eagle-buckled waiter (as referred herein below, by a fellow burrper) offered us tastings of the in-house wines (Pause shiraz). Ordered a Pause Indian Nectar (white) later.
What started as an extremely efficient, and friendly service which led us to ordering the calamiri (fried squid with mayo on the side), bruschetta duet (garlic bread topped with chicken, garlic bread topped with cottage cheese), chicken skewers (accompanied by a flavoured hummus) - all priced at approx Rs 300/- each......soon paused, took a U-turn and smashed us right in the face (with respect to the (in)efficiency with which the main course was served)!!!!
Ordered the Open Faced Ravioli (Rs. 445/-) which was a processed chicken (a lot of it!) in a creamy sauce with laces of spinach sitting atop a sheet of pasta. Also, we had the grilled chicken (8 slices) in a mustard based sauce (Rs. 445/-) which was tender and subtle.
GOOF_UP time:
1) Main course took well over an hour to be served the first time around...
2) served the wrong dish after an hour!....
3) refused to accept that they had goofed up!!....
4) the waiter just aint visible once its midnight!!!....
phewww....that adamancy was pricking
We did what you told us sir! - we paused and we entered, we paused and we took notice of the interiors, we paused and tasted your wine..hell, we even ordered some of it, we paused and ate...........while you paused and smiled, you paused and goofed up, you paused and cut a sorry figure while at the helm of affairs!!
Do we 'PAUSE" more or less now!!??
Jan 28, 2008
Stupid!
Fool me once, shame on you! Fool me twice, shame on me!!!
Before going there, I had a feeling that the good times are waiting once again - Pause seemed to be the place at the moment. I visited Pause to experience that absolutely nothing blends in. All elements punch out of each other. The place which was initially touted as a fine wine tasting place before it started but it does not look like a wine place at all.
We entered the place and it felt like a lounge. Moments later, all my attention was towards the big screen which showed Spurs taking on ManU and I felt being in a sports bar. Another corner in Pause has a dimly lit wine bar...they have a wall with bottles used as masonry units and victorian wrought iron chandeliers on one hand and modern - day furniture with color changing lights under the table, on the other.
There is money spent and I'm sure they were trying to make something...WHAT - I don't know. By the time I realized all this we were done with our first round of drinks and calamaris as our hors d'oeuvre ;-) A server (wearing a big steel eagle buckle which is right into your face when he is talking to you) helps us with our paper .. a cool Rs. 3200 for 4 of us.
Before we left, they started playng some loud club hits ;-) don't know how that will go down with our holier than thou, socially exclusive wine lovers of our city. All in all, it was very confusing. Felt better when I came out on the street :-)
Jan 07, 2008
Superb food and service!
I went to Pause after reading an article in HT Cafe'. It was easy to find (same place as Independence cafe earlier). Loved the relaxed and classic decor. Service was very attentive without going over the top. Tried some of their Pause wines - one red and one white, great value at Rs 125 a glass! Spent nearly 3 hours there and none of us felt the time pass - music was perfectly suited for the ambience. Will definitely go there again soon!
Jan 07, 2008
Superb
This is a must visit place for those you like to have a conversation without loud music trying to drown your words. The place encourages you to talk and you find yourself doing exactly what the names says - Pause.
This place has an awesome wine collection and the bar tender can toss up great drinks just by your description of the taste you want - sour, tangy, sweet. For those you are new to wine, you can get directions for the right wine to accompany your meal.
The interiors are dim, but not dark; the music is soothing, not harsh; and the ambience, not over the top.
You can easiy head here if you want to hang out with friends, take a business contact out or spend with your a significant person. One of the best places I have been to in recent times.