May 2, 2025, 7:57 PM
Bangalore’s culinary landscape welcomes a bold new chapter with the launch of Serious Slice, a modern Neapolitan trattoria where heritage meets creativity. More than just a restaurant, it is a philosophy—one that embraces time-honored traditions while reimagining them for the discerning urban diner. Drawn from the traditions of Southern Italy—its convivial trattorias, its street-side ovens, its commitment to good ingredients—it has been thoughtfully reinvented for the modern, urban diner. Here, the craft of slow-fermented sourdough, handmade pasta, and open-fire cooking is elevated with an uncompromising commitment to balance, beauty, and warmth.
Fire, Flour, and Elevated Comfort: The Serious Slice Food Ethos
At Serious Slice, intuition, fire, and craftsmanship define the kitchen. Time-honored Neapolitan techniques blend seamlessly with bold, contemporary flavours, creating a menu that is at once authentic and innovative. Every dish begins with an unwavering dedication to quality—whether it’s the 72-hour fermented dough or the slow-browned butter that transforms a simple sauce into something sublime.
The pizzas here are unmistakably Neapolitan—thin, blistered crusts with a tender chew, kissed by the wood-fired oven. They are painted with vibrant San Marzano tomatoes, adorned with fresh mozzarella, Italian basil, and Parmigiano, and made even more expressive with imaginative toppings like hot honey & gorgonzola, teriyaki chicken, or roasted lamb with mint.
One of Serious Slice’s most intriguing offerings is Napoli’s best-kept secret: Panuozzo. Neither sandwich nor calzone, this specialty is crafted from their signature sourdough, baked to golden perfection, then sliced and stuffed with an array of flavours. Whether it’s a lamb meatball with marinara and provolone, chimichurri prawn with guacamole and confit tomato, or a Caprese with marinated tomatoes and balsamic, each bite strikes a perfect balance of texture and taste.
The trattoria’s soul is perhaps best expressed in its handmade pasta—a love letter to bold sauces, delicate folds, and unexpected flavour combinations. Pappardelle cradles a decadent truffle cream, casarecce hugs a smoky tomato sauce, and bucatini twirls effortlessly around a silky yuzu butter.
Rounding out the experience is a selection of antipasti, from crispy saffron arancini to truffle cauliflower bites, and an indulgent charcuterie board showcasing nutty Prosciutto di Parma, garlicky Mortadella, and a medley of cheeses, including the bold Gorgonzola and the sharp Pecorino Romano.
With each plate, Serious Slice doesn’t just serve food—it transports diners straight to the heart of Napoli.
Where Architecture Meets Appetite: The Serious Slice Experience
The space at Serious Slice – Cunningham Road is more than just a backdrop; it is an extension of its culinary philosophy. Designed to mirror the layered craftsmanship of its cuisine, the interiors draw inspiration from classic Italian provincial architecture while embracing global design sensibilities.
Muted elegance replaces ostentation—curves, textures, and light work in harmony to create a space that feels immersive yet effortless. It is a setting that doesn’t demand attention but rather lingers in memory, much like a well-crafted dish.
“With Serious Slice, I wanted to create a brand that feels elevated yet approachable—a trattoria that respects tradition while embracing global flavours,” says Managing Partner Anirudh Kheny. “Cunningham Road is our flagship because it represents our highest expression: uncompromising in quality, rich in character, and designed for the city’s most discerning diners.”
Partner Neeti Gokhalay Kheny adds, “For me, the space had to do justice to the food—it had to feel intentional, warm, and designed with rhythm. We drew from trattoria traditions but infused them with quiet elegance, using curves, light, and texture to create something immersive yet effortless.”
“At Serious Slice, we are obsessed with clarity—of flavour, technique, and soul,” says Partner Atul Sunder. “From the depth of a marinara to the artistry of handmade pasta, every element is designed to strike the perfect note between indulgence and intention.”
Come Take a Slice
From the moment you walk into Serious Slice, the air is thick with the aroma of wood fire, the tang of sourdough, and the gentle hum of conversation. It is an experience that doesn’t just feed the appetite—it transports the senses straight to Napoli.
About Keen Mustard Ventures
Brought to life by Keen Mustard Ventures, a Bangalore-based hospitality group known for curating immersive dining experiences, Serious Slice is a testament to their core philosophy: that great hospitality is about emotion, design, flavour, and flow. With brands like Daysie: All Day Casual Bar and more gourmet concepts on the horizon, Keen Mustard Ventures doesn’t just build restaurants—it crafts moods, stories, and moments that linger long after the last bite.
Serious Slice, HM Geneva House, Vasanth Nagar,Cunningham Road, Bangalore – 560052
Dine-in | Takeaway
Open Daily | 12:00 Noon to 11.30 PM
For Info & Reservations: 80500 36475 and 99009 41336
Price for two: Rs. 2000++
Web: www.seriousslice.in
Instagram: @serious.slice
Reservations: seriousslice.in/reservations
