By Hotel Ivory Tower Editorial | Published: May 2026 | Bengaluru, Karnataka
Ebony is a Pan-Indian multi-cuisine restaurant on the 13th floor of Barton Centre, 84 MG Road, Bangalore, operating since 1993. It is a considered choice for family dinners, parents' anniversaries, and milestone birthdays for three reasons: a central MG Road location accessible from across Bangalore, full lift access to the 13th floor for elderly guests, and a menu spanning North Indian, Mughlai, and Chinese in a single sitting. Private event capacity reaches up to 150 guests, with reservation required for large groups. Signature dishes include Ebony's Ultimate Butter Chicken, Kakori Kebab, Arcot Lamb Chops, and Dahi Ke Kebab.
- Ebony has been on the 13th floor of Barton Centre, 84 MG Road, Bangalore since 1993, with full lift access to the floor
- Menu covers Pan-Indian cuisine with a North Indian and Mughlai focus, alongside Chinese options and a strong vegetarian section
- Signature group-table dishes: Dahi Ke Kebab, Ebony's Ultimate Butter Chicken (made with a blend of sun-blushed Italian and San Marzano tomatoes), Kakori Kebab, and Arcot Lamb Chops
- Full bar on-site, uncommon for an Indian multi-cuisine restaurant at this scale
- Large groups: reservation required; private event capacity up to 150 guests
- Hotel Ivory Tower guests receive 20% off all in-house F&B, including Ebony bills
What Makes Ebony a Considered Choice for Multi-Generational Family Dinners on MG Road
A few practical questions determine whether a restaurant works for a multi-generational family dinner. Does the menu cover everyone's preferences across age groups and dietary needs? Is the location convenient for guests travelling from different parts of the city? Can the service team hold a large table across staggered arrivals, dietary requests, and a cake cutting?
Ebony's setup answers all three. The menu spans Pan-Indian cuisine with a North Indian and Mughlai focus alongside Chinese and a strong vegetarian section. The MG Road location meets relatives travelling from Whitefield, Jayanagar, Indiranagar, or Hebbal in the middle of the city. And the service team has worked the floor for years, with the kitchen operating continuously from the same address since 1993.
For a family where parents prefer North Indian, children want Chinese, and a vegetarian aunt needs proper options, Ebony resolves the coordination problem in a single booking. Ebony has been operating continuously from the 13th floor of Barton Centre since 1993, which gives it the kitchen and service continuity that occasion dining rewards.
Why Ebony's MG Road Address Works for Guests Travelling from Across Bangalore
Ebony sits on MG Road in central Bangalore. For a family dinner drawing relatives from opposite ends of the city, a central address removes the problem of one group of guests facing a long late-night drive home. Guests from Whitefield, Electronic City, Jayanagar, or Hebbal arrive at roughly the same distance from a single point, which no neighbourhood restaurant can offer.
The restaurant is on the 13th floor of Barton Centre, with lift access running all the way up. For elderly grandparents or guests with mobility concerns, this removes the barrier that most rooftop and upper-floor venues in Bangalore create. There are no stairs between the ground floor entrance and the restaurant.
The terrace looks out across the central Bangalore skyline with MG Road directly below, and city lights extending to the horizon after dark. An anniversary or milestone birthday gains a visual backdrop without any staging effort from the host.
The Signature Dishes to Order at Ebony for a Group Table
These five dishes anchor the Ebony menu and perform consistently across mixed-preference group orders. Each covers a distinct culinary register, which is what a group table with varied preferences requires.
House Signature Ebony's Ultimate Butter ChickenThe house butter chicken is the dish Ebony is best known for. The kitchen prepares it with a tomato base made from a blend of imported sun-blushed Italian tomatoes and San Marzano tomatoes, both varieties selected for their low acidity and deep, sweet body. The result reads richer and rounder than a standard butter chicken because the tomato base carries a different sweetness and structural depth than locally sourced tomatoes alone provide.
The same kitchen team has been preparing this dish for years, and the consistency has held across that stretch. For tables with children or guests unfamiliar with regional Indian cuisines, this is the most reliable default order on the menu.
Awadhi Kakori Kebab
Kakori Kebab originates from the town of Kakori near Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and is one of the defining preparations of Awadhi cuisine. The kebab is built on finely ground lamb mince that is worked through repeated processing until the texture approaches a paste, shaped onto a skewer, and finished in a tandoor. The result is a kebab so soft it gives way the moment it touches the palate, which is the technical standard the dish is judged against.
Ordering Kakori at a restaurant signals a kitchen that takes Awadhi technique seriously. The version at Ebony has been on the menu long enough to have been refined across many iterations of the same preparation.
South Indian Arcot Lamb Chops
Arcot Lamb Chops is a South Indian preparation from the Mudaliar community of Tamil Nadu, built on a yoghurt-and-ghee base with a specific spice mix developed in the Arcot region. The meat arrives moist with a masala that is warming without being aggressive. The dish was originally designed to travel well and to season rice on its own, and that structural quality, flavourful enough to anchor a plate without accompaniment, still defines the preparation.
For a group table that includes South Indian guests alongside North Indian preferences, this is the dish that covers both registers without compromise.
Vegetarian - Highest Seller Dahi Ke Kebab
Dahi Ke Kebab is the highest-selling vegetarian starter at Ebony. The kebab has a light, fragile outer casing and a soft, creamy interior flavoured with hung curd, green chilli, slivered onion, and nuts. It is the vegetarian dish that most consistently draws repeat orders from guests who arrive intending to order it and from guests who order it for the first time on a recommendation.
For a group table with vegetarian guests, ordering Dahi Ke Kebab alongside the meat starters resolves the starter round without creating a two-tier experience.
Vegetarian Main Dilliwale Tawa Paneer
Dilliwale Tawa Paneer is a Northwest Frontier preparation in a thick onion-tomato kadhai-style masala, finished with a hint of dried mango powder for depth. It is the strongest vegetarian main course on the Ebony menu. The mango powder finish adds a sourness that prevents the masala from reading as one-dimensional, which is the difference between a functional vegetarian main and one that holds its own against the meat dishes on the same table.
Ebony Has a Full Bar, Which Changes How Anniversary Dinners Work
Ebony runs a full bar. For an anniversary dinner where some guests want cocktails before the meal, or a milestone birthday with a celebratory toast, the bar sits within the same venue rather than requiring a separate stop before or after dinner. This is uncommon for an Indian multi-cuisine restaurant operating at this scale and price point.
Ebony also shares its floor with The 13th Floor lounge bar and ASEAN On The Edge, the South-East Asian restaurant, with a shared menu operating across all three spaces. Groups can move between the three spaces for cocktails, dinner, and after-dinner drinks without changing venues. For celebrations that span four to five hours, this removes the coordination overhead of managing multiple reservations across multiple locations.
How Ebony Handles Large Group Bookings, Dietary Requests, and Pre-Orders
Ebony handles large group bookings with reservation required. Private event capacity reaches up to 150 guests. For groups of more than ten guests, calling ahead enables three operational steps that prevent the usual friction points of large occasion dinners.
For Groups Over 10: Call Ahead to Arrange
- Pre-order main courses so the kitchen can pace the meal and all guests receive food in the same service window
- Flag dietary restrictions and allergies in advance so the kitchen team can prepare alternatives without slowing the table
- Reserve specific terrace sections for the group, including indoor or covered seating for elderly guests or young children, particularly during monsoon months (June through September)
For anniversary parties or events above 150 guests, Ebony's catering team handles off-site planning for gatherings of 40 to 250 guests. The 13th Floor rooftop lounge on the same floor accommodates up to 70 guests for standalone event bookings.
What Recent Guests Say About Hosting Celebrations at Ebony
Ebony carries strong aggregate scores across major review platforms, with consistent recognition across four themes: terrace atmosphere, kitchen consistency, service responsiveness, and the menu range across cuisines.
The terrace atmosphere was superb. The central MG Road location was ideal for guests travelling from across the city. Both the food and the service team's responsiveness stood out. The Dahi Ke Kebab was a standout starter.Tripadvisor review, January 2026 (reviewer name unavailable on source document; verify and add before publishing)The January 2026 review reflects what Ebony's longer-standing reputation on the platform documents: a venue where the terrace view, the kitchen output, and the service operate at a consistent level across occasion bookings rather than only on exceptional nights.
How to Book Ebony for a Family Dinner or Anniversary Party
Reservations at Ebony are taken by phone and through the Hotel Ivory Tower website. For groups over ten, calling ahead is the more reliable route to confirm pre-orders, dietary handling, and terrace section allocation. Walk-ins are accepted when the floor has space, but weekend evenings and the December-to-February dining peak in Bangalore require advance booking.
Guests staying at Hotel Ivory Tower receive 20% off all in-house F&B during their stay. The discount applies at Ebony, ASEAN On The Edge, and The 13th Floor. Direct bookings via ivorytowerhotel.com carry additional benefits including 20% off the room rate and complimentary breakfast.
Frequently Asked Questions: Ebony Restaurant, MG Road Bangalore
Where is Ebony restaurant located in Bangalore?
Ebony is on the 13th floor of Barton Centre, 84 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore 560001. The restaurant has been operating from this address since 1993. The 13th floor is fully lift-accessible, removing stair friction for elderly guests and guests with mobility needs.
What cuisine does Ebony serve?
Ebony serves Pan-Indian cuisine with a North Indian and Mughlai focus, alongside Chinese options and a strong vegetarian section. Signature dishes include Ebony's Ultimate Butter Chicken (made with a blend of sun-blushed Italian and San Marzano tomatoes), Kakori Kebab, Arcot Lamb Chops, Dahi Ke Kebab, and Dilliwale Tawa Paneer.
Does Ebony have a full bar for anniversaries and birthdays?
Yes. Ebony runs a full bar, which is uncommon for an Indian multi-cuisine restaurant at this scale. The restaurant also shares its floor with The 13th Floor lounge bar and ASEAN On The Edge, with a shared menu across all three spaces. Celebrations can move from cocktails to dinner to after-dinner drinks without changing venues.
Can Ebony accommodate large family group bookings?
Yes. Ebony handles large group bookings with reservation required. Private event capacity reaches up to 150 guests. For groups over 10, calling ahead is recommended to pre-order main courses, flag dietary restrictions, and reserve specific terrace sections. Ebony's catering team also handles off-site events for gatherings of 40 to 250 guests.
Is Ebony accessible for elderly guests?
Yes. The 13th floor of Barton Centre is fully lift-accessible. Elderly guests and guests with mobility concerns do not need to use stairs at any point between the ground floor entrance and the restaurant. Indoor and covered terrace seating is available for guests who prefer shelter from the evening breeze, particularly from October through February.
What is the best dish to order at Ebony for a first visit?
For a first visit with a mixed-preference group, the four most reliable orders are Ebony's Ultimate Butter Chicken, Kakori Kebab, Arcot Lamb Chops, and Dahi Ke Kebab. The butter chicken is the most widely recognised dish on the menu. The Kakori is the kitchen's Awadhi-technique signature. The Dahi Ke Kebab is the highest-selling vegetarian starter and works well alongside any of the meat dishes.
Do Hotel Ivory Tower guests get a discount at Ebony?
Yes. Guests staying at Hotel Ivory Tower receive 20% off all in-house F&B during their stay, including bills at Ebony, ASEAN On The Edge, and The 13th Floor. Direct bookings via ivorytowerhotel.com carry additional benefits including 20% off the room rate and complimentary breakfast.
Book a Table at EbonyAddress: Ebony, 13th Floor, Barton Centre, 84, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore 560001
Operating Since: 1993
Cuisine: Pan-Indian, North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese
Best For: Family dinners, anniversary dinners, milestone birthdays, pre-wedding family meals, small corporate dinners
Group Bookings: Reservation required; private event capacity up to 150 guests
Lift Access: Yes, fully lift-accessible to the 13th floor
Bar: Full bar on-site
Hotel Guest Discount: 20% off all in-house F&B for Hotel Ivory Tower guests
Bookings: ivorytowerhotel.com
Sources
- Hotel Ivory Tower / Ebony — internal brand, menu, and operations documentation, 2025 (ivorytowerhotel.com)
- Tripadvisor — Ebony guest review, January 2026 (tripadvisor.com)
- Awadhi culinary reference — Kakori Kebab heritage and preparation, Kakori, Uttar Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu culinary reference — Arcot Lamb Chops, Mudaliar community cuisine, Tamil Nadu