What was once the residence of Pondicherry’s Mayor is today a hotel-cum-restaurant. Le Dupleix (a 300-year-old property) is a classic restoration of erstwhile architecture with a few modern touches here and there. We hit up this restaurant for dinner and settled for outdoor seating. The trees here form a canopy over your head, which keeps you cool in the summer, but watch out for the crows. The area of the indoor seating is limited, but try and get seated next to the bar so you can see the bartender whipping up some amazing drinks. We started off with a trio of bruschetta and baby aubergine Italian style (bites of heaven) and moved on to Fettucine Aglio Olio. The pasta is homemade and fresh, and in taste, they’re winners!
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