Ottimo Cucina Italiana
Guindy, Chennai
Restaurant in Chennai, India
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
Ottimo Cucina Italiana is a practical pick for Italian dinner inside ITC Grand Chola, especially when the group wants a polished hotel setting in Guindy. Choose it for a composed evening rather than a tasting-menu-style destination; cross-shop Avartana for stronger regional identity or Café Mercara Express for a simpler hotel meal.
About Ottimo Cucina Italiana
Ottimo Cucina Italiana is a Chennai restaurant with evening hours every day and an additional Sunday lunch window.
A practical Chennai dinner option
Plan around the schedule: Ottimo Cucina Italiana is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30–11:30 PM. On Sunday, it is open from 12:30–3:30 PM and again from 6:30–11:30 PM.
For a next visit, the decision is mostly about timing and the kind of meal your group wants. If you are comparing other Chennai dining options, Avartana, Café Mercara Express, Pan Asian, Peshawri, and Royal Vega are relevant names to consider alongside Ottimo Cucina Italiana. For a wider scan before committing, use our Chennai restaurants guide, especially if the choice is occasion-led rather than tied to one specific restaurant.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6:30–11:30 PM · Tuesday: 6:30–11:30 PM
- Location
- ITC Grand Chola, 63, Anna Salai, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India
- Website
- itchotels.com/in/en/itcgrandchola-chennai
- Phone
- +91 44 2220 0000
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated fine-dining setting with a premium hotel atmosphere, courteous service and a live-kitchen focus.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Buffet, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Opened
- 2012
Signature Dishes
- Risotto
- Ravioli
- Bruschetta
- Tiramisu
- Pizzas
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- ITC Grand Chola, 63, Anna Salai, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6:30–11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30–11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 6:30–11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 6:30–11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:30–3:30 PM, 6:30–11:30 PM
Location
ITC Grand Chola, 63, Anna Salai, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India · Directions
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
Try Avartana if the occasion calls for a more distinctive Chennai dining choice. Try Café Mercara Express if the group wants an easier hotel meal with less ceremony.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Ottimo Cucina Italiana makes the most sense when the group specifically wants Italian cooking in a polished hotel room. Avartana is the sharper choice for diners who want a more Chennai-specific South Indian experience, while Peshawri is better for a heavier, North Indian-leaning hotel meal.
For ambiance, Ottimo sits in the formal hotel-dinner lane. Pan Asian is the better comparison if the table wants a broader Asian format, and Royal Vega is the better fit when vegetarian dining is the priority. If booking ease and a lower-commitment meal matter more than a full dinner setting, Café Mercara Express is the safer fallback.
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How to choose between nearby hotel tables
Choose Ottimo Cucina Italiana for Italian food in a formal Guindy hotel setting. Choose Avartana when the meal needs a stronger South Indian point of view, Pan Asian when the group wants Asian range, and Peshawri when a richer North Indian-style dinner is the better fit.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Ottimo Cucina Italiana in Chennai?
If you want to compare other Chennai dining options, Pan Asian, Avartana, Peshawri, Royal Vega, and Café Mercara Express are relevant names to consider.
How far ahead should I book Ottimo Cucina Italiana?
For booking lead time, contact the restaurant directly. Use the hours when planning: 6:30–11:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and 12:30–3:30 PM plus 6:30–11:30 PM on Sunday.
What should a first-timer know about Ottimo Cucina Italiana?
First-timers should start with the basics: Ottimo Cucina Italiana is in Chennai, with evening hours every day and a Sunday lunch window.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ottimo Cucina Italiana?
Dinner is available every day from 6:30–11:30 PM. Lunch is served on Sunday from 12:30–3:30 PM, so Sunday is the daytime option.
