Bengaluru’s dining landscape welcomes a distinctive new address with the launch of Roxie & Barry, India’s first Indo-Italian crafthouse that blends culinary philosophy, music, and storytelling into a deeply personal guest experience.
Conceived and led by restaurateur Pravesh Pandey, Roxie & Barry is not positioned as another Italian restaurant. Instead, it is a narrative-driven space inspired by two Italian coasts, two contrasting food cultures, and the reunion of two characters whose identities shape the menu and the mood.
The menu design is by head of culinary Jagdish Naidu and head of kitchen operations chef Abhrajyoti Nandy, while the bar programme is led by Sagar Sarki. Roxie represents the vibrant spirit of Italy’s western shoreline, particularly the Amalfi Coast—a region known for its celebratory cuisine, citrus-forward flavours, fresh seafood, tomatoes, and layered, expressive dishes. This is food that is bold, colourful and designed to be shared.
Barry draws from the eastern coast, rooted in Apulia—where cuisine is shaped by land, restraint, and ingredient integrity. Olive oil-forward preparations, handmade durum wheat pastas, wild greens, legumes, and simply treated seafood define this side of the menu. Here, flavour develops through patience rather than excess.
At Roxie & Barry, these two culinary philosophies coexist—offering guests a table that balances indulgence and purity, glamour and humility.
Under Pravesh Pandey’s direction, the restaurant operates as a true crafthouse. Every foundational element is prepared in-house. Pastas are shaped and extruded fresh daily. Doughs are mixed, rested, and baked internally. Stocks and sauces are slow-cooked from raw ingredients. Compotes, pickles, and preserves are produced in small batches. The kitchen avoids commercial premixes and ready-made bases, prioritising control, freshness, and authenticity.
The bar mirrors Barry’s philosophy—organic, spirit-forward, and intentionally restrained.
Music plays a defining role in the brand identity. A daily 7 PM welcome ritual signals the start of the evening service, reinforcing the restaurant’s commitment to shared experience rather than passive dining. Live performances are curated to create an atmosphere rooted in personality, not background noise.
Sustainability and responsible sourcing are also embedded into operations, reflecting a philosophy that values seasonality, mindful procurement, and minimal-waste practices.
For Pravesh Pandey, Roxie & Barry represents a belief that the guest experience should feel intentional.
“We wanted to build a place where craft replaces convenience and emotion sits comfortably beside discipline. This is about honest food, thoughtful drinks, and creating a space that feels alive,” he said.
Housed in a restored mansion setting in Bengaluru, Roxie & Barry aims to become more than a dining venue—positioning itself as a cultural landmark where food, music, and memory intersect.
Published On Mar 3, 2026 at 06:00 PM IST
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