UTKALA

During my 5-day stay at Sterling Puri, I had the pleasure of visiting Utkala Restaurant regularly for both breakfast and dinner, and the experience was consistently excellent. The breakfast spread was delicious, fresh, and offered a good variety of options to suit different tastes. Dinner was equally impressive, with well-prepared dishes, great flavors, and excellent presentation. Every meal reflected the restaurant's commitment to quality and guest satisfaction. What truly stood out was the courteous and attentive service. The staff was always welcoming, prompt, and professional, ensuring a comfortable dining experience every time. Utkala Restaurant is undoubtedly one of the highlights of Sterling Puri. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for tasty food, a pleasant ambiance, and outstanding hospitality in Puri. Looking forward to visiting again! 🌟🍽️🙏

Definitely the best foods I've tasted. The chefs are very good at their job. I would love to appreciate the Indian Cuisine Chef "Siba Shankar" for preparing us a beautiful & delicious "Chicken Makhani". The breakfast prepared by Chef Sujan is the most healthy and mouthwatering at the same time, really loved each dish prepared there. Even the Chinese dish was tasty. Would recommend Fish & Chips for starters and must try Chingri Malai Curry.

Extremely disappointing and unprofessional experience. I visited this restaurant today with my parents, expecting a pleasant lunch based on the 4.9 rating and the fact that Google Maps clearly showed the restaurant as open until 10:30 p.m. This is how most travellers plan their visits, especially when coming from another city and we trusted the information shown online. We travelled from Puri, spending ₹300 on the cab, only to be told upon arrival that they do not serve “outsiders.” This was said (Deepitish) in a disrespectful tone to my father when he politely asked why the restaurant was refusing service despite being listed as open online. There are CCTV cameras, so the behaviour can be verified. We were later told that a wedding was happening at Sterling, and therefore the restaurant would only serve wedding guests. If that was the case, the responsible and professional thing would have been to update: • Google Maps hours • Their website • Their availability so that guests do not travel long distances only to be turned away. Instead, we were told things like: • “Why didn’t you call before coming?” • “You should inform us before travelling.” • “We won’t serve you.” These statements are unacceptable from any hospitality establishment. We received no apology, no acknowledgment of the inconvenience caused, and no assistance in returning. We had to walk nearly 2 km to find a way back because cabs were not available in that area. I cannot comment on the food because we were never served. But the lack of communication, lack of professionalism, and dismissive attitude we encountered make this experience one of the worst I’ve had in any hotel or restaurant. Until they update their process, communication, and behaviour towards guests, I cannot recommend this place to anyone.

Great food and portion size. Had all 3 meals beside the pool view with a relaxing stay. Reena was proactive in taking care of timely order and any custom needs we had for food. Service could've been a bit faster and more attentive. Indian dishes are more recommented than continental dishes in the menu (which are limited anyways)

Amazing food and very sweet staff. They even gave us complimentary dessert as we reached late and couldn't order much food. Our server Ashish was thoughtful and professional. The menu had a wide and tempting variety of food options and drinks. A must visit when in Puri to enjoy a great meal.

I recently stayed at this beautiful property and had an amazing experience! The hotel itself is aesthetically pleasing, and it offers plenty of perfect spots to take stunning photos — ideal for your Instagram or travel memories. One of the best parts of my stay was the view of the beach from the hotel. It was absolutely breathtaking — whether it was sunrise, sunset, or just a calm afternoon, the view always looked picture-perfect. The ambiance is peaceful, the surroundings are clean and vibrant, and the location is ideal if you’re looking to relax by the sea. Definitely a place I’d recommend if you're looking for a stay that combines comfort with incredible beach views.

Utkala Restaurant offers an authentic and delightful culinary experience with its rich flavors and warm ambiance. The dishes are well-prepared, capturing the essence of traditional cuisine. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy genuine flavors in a cozy setting!

Excellent Food prepared by Chef Abhijeet and Team. Our team are extremely happy. Kya Mutton Rogan josh....Great taste. Service by Raghu, Deepak, Asis, Ashok, Mr. Safat, Mr. Manjil, Mr. Santosh provided us excellent services. 10/10.

Great food, chef "shiv sankar"amazing & his Chicken Makhani, Chicken biryani are best with excellent desert. Great atmosphere 🥰

Chef Sujan, Staff Pradeep, Sujata, Raghunath sushant along Supervisor Nur ji had given an amazing birthday experience for my beloved wife Subhashree. Their surprise with cake and singing along with the team was a very warm gesture. Thank You ! Sterling Puri

Top-notch service and quality food—highly recommended! Had a fantastic dining experience at Sterling Puri Restaurant! Exceptional hospitality by Sujata, who guided us through the lunch menu with warmth and courtesy. The food was absolutely delicious, with a great variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The ambiance was pleasant, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. We tired Chicken noodles and schezwan prawns which were delicious. Puri bhaji was also excellent and comes with a delicious gulab jamun (included).

B Jaya Rao chafe is best work and very good behavior... And good look... 👍 AND Injamamul service boy is very good . Thanks you so much.... I am very impress your service....

The resort staff was very cooperative and helpful. They helped and served us with a fulfilled heart. The Restaurant staff and the chefs were very friendly. Really liked chatting with Chef Omkar at Utkala Restaurant. Always lovely to meet a fellow person from home when on vacation. The Veg Biryani he cooked was very delicious as well. And one last shout out to All the other staff members for an incredible service provided (Vikram, Sujan, Abhijeet, Nur, Yash, Sujata)

The service at the Sterling Resorts always astonishes me to the fullest. Here at Puri we are very fulfilled to have experienced such a great hospitality. It was mother's day the day we arrived and we ordered a customized chocolate cake from the kitchen and the Pastry Chef Priyanka she baked it perfectly to our expectations and more... Very great taste...

All of sudden we decided to have phakala bhaat and Mr Noor helped us and provided the food in very short period of time even though it was off the season. Mr Noor is very professional, proactive, hospital and very helpful along with his team would like to thank Mr Rakesh , Mr Chandan , Ms Sujata and Mr Raghu

Wonderful experience, authentic dish - Handi Mutton served. Very authentic taste, thanks to Chef Abhijit , and excellent service by Lijalin. Utkala made my day

Loved the taste. Loved the service. Price is on higher side but that's understandable and worth it

It's average, nothing to go ga-ga about. To tell you the truth, Odisha cooks are supposed to be at the top. So expectations were high. But it was not that good. On top of that, price also was on the higher side. In case you are too tired to go out, better order from Zomato / Swiggy.

Went there for dinner..I opted for buffet which was of 1650 plus taxes..Starter and dessert was good.I faced problem with the taste of dal makhani and paneer kadhai..Chef Prosenjit changed the dal and paneer for us.Staff was welcoming and cooperative.

Very bad experience regarding food particularly buffet. I have already 3-4 times buffet breakfast really not at all worth price wise as well as spread wise. In fact everyday we have to sent back at least two dishes. Sometimes fir very savour taste or smell. Oil in poori smell in cream sandwiches. They pulled back.