Fodor's Expert Review David Hall

This rambling former Dutch home is now an art gallery and spacious garden café run by the Casino Group. The front room displays the work of contemporary Indian artists and works from art camps held in villages across Kerala. Beyond this is the café, open from noon to 9 pm, which extends out to the back lawn; the place has a lovely atmosphere. Best known for its delicious Italian pizza (made in a traditonal stone oven in front of you) and panini, the restaurant changes its menu regularly, depending on what ingredients are in season, making for interesting choices and dependable freshness.