Best Italian Restaurants in Bangalore for Wine Lovers

Bangalore's Italian dining scene spans hotel fine-dining rooms with deep cellars to neighbourhood

spots known for handmade pasta. Here's a look at five restaurants and what they're known for on the

wine side.

Alba, JW Marriott, Ashok Nagar

Alba is known for fresh, in-house pasta and Venetian-style tapas, with the Cacio e Pepe Tortelli,

24-hour pork belly, and black cod among its recommended dishes. Its bestselling wine is the Roero

Arneis, a crisp Piedmont white with notes of green apple and citrus, usually paired with seafood or

risotto. Premium Prosecco is a common welcome pour, while Chianti Classico and other Tuscan reds

are the standard pairing for heartier mains like ravioli, lamb, and wood-fired pizza. For special

occasions, the cellar also stocks Super Tuscans like Sassicaia Bolgheri.

Caprese, Shangri-La, Vasanth NagarSet on the 18th floor of the Shangri-La, Caprese is known for its pasta section, including Spaghetti

alla Napoletana, gnocchi, and Italian cold cuts. Its standout wine is the Amarone della Valpolicella, a

rich, full-bodied red made from partially dried grapes, typically paired with the slow-cooked lamb

shank. Chianti Classico and other Sangiovese blends are the everyday choice for pizzas, ravioli, and

pasta, while crisp whites like Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are served alongside the cheese plates

and Caprese salad.

Chianti, Koramangala

With outlets across the city, Chianti is known for comfort-leaning Italian dishes like fettuccine with

ham and mushroom sauce, grilled lamb chops, and pork chops in red wine jus. As the name suggests,

Chianti wines are central to its list — bestsellers across the city's Chianti-focused venues include

Sensi Chianti DOCG, a ruby-red wine with notes of strawberry and red berries, and Bindi Sergardi

Chianti, both suited to grilled meats and rich cheeses. Ruffino Chianti and Conti Serristori are the

more everyday, easy-drinking options on the list.

Alto Vino, Bengaluru Marriott, Whitefield

Alto Vino keeps its menu classic, with dishes like Fritto Misto, Fettuccine Bolognese with buffalo

ragu, and Tre Formaggio Tortellini Cacio e Pepe, alongside cannoli, tiramisu, and cassata for dessert.

Spettacolare, Indiranagar

Spettacolare is known for handmade pasta prepared in view of diners, with cacio e pepe and assorted

ravioli among its recommended orders. The menu is largely vegetarian, with a few egg-based dishes,

and also features panzerotti and buffalo milk burrata pizzas. There are no weekend reservations, so

wait times can run long.

From crisp Italian whites to Chianti and richer reds, these restaurants cover a range of styles, settings,

and budgets.