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Earl's Secret

Havelock Road | Kings Cliff Hotel, Ootacamund, India
+91 423 2452888/9
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Ranked #3 of 23 restaurants in Ootacamund
Cuisines: Eclectic
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Ooty, Tamil Nadu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I often visit Earl's Secret and have not had a bad meal yet. It is lovely to sit outside in the garden or in the greenhouse area and enjoy the surroundings. The food is reasonable and tasty and it is a peaceful place to relax with a friend. The steak is good and the choice of Indian dishes is excellent.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

My wife and I had a fantastic lunch, surrounded by nature's beauty at its best in a setting that was reminiscent of the British Raj, again at its best. This lovely restaurant is located in Kings Cliff Hotel, a beautifully restored old british bungalow with a great view of Ooty Town. The garlic bread was very good and so was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

It is what the name of the restaurant says, a secret so well hidden within the hills of Ooty that getting there is a mite difficult without a GPS, specially at night. They had a nice fireplace going when we entered along with a 1 piece live band who was playing some nice classics (strictly english thankfully). The meal selection... More

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Located at king's cliff hotel outside the city, the restaurant looks classy, and represents proper colonial style of building. Royal wooden flooring and decore, they also have fire places inside the rooms. The seating is divided into rooms, so it gives you a bit of privacy. The menu has indian, chinese and continental. We had chinese soup, french fries with... More

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Bangalore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I was apprehensive as we made out on the winding hill to Earls' secret, based on a recommendation from a very close friend. All that were put to rest when we did arrive at Kings cliff the hotel in which Earl's secret exists....... Pros: Heritage building...lovely landscape, loved the glass house diner Interiors were very british... very classy... reminded us... More

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Wellington Town, Tamil Nadu, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This is the best food in Ooty by far- we have been here a few times. Amazingly extensive menu and always done well. BYO.

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New Delhi, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

King's Cliff is an absolute gem in Ooty! Arguably the best restaurant there! Its set in a lovely area of Ooty,a short drive from the City Center and in a much more quieter area. It is not the highest resort on the hillside(like the name suggests) and in fact the property on the top of the hill is none other... More

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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Stepping into the Restaurant in the King's Cliff feels like stepping into a old English home. The Restaurant is called 'The Earl's Secret' and has a story about why it is named that. The food is truly delicious, and well worth the wait. When you enter there, you must realize that time stands still! The soups are not great, but... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

This hotel brings all the memories of the yesteryear's. Old traditional wooden floors, with a fire lit in every room. It has a warm welcoming feeling, except when its full and they seat you in the enclosed verandah. The food is excellent, both, the Indian as well as the continental. I had the Dal Makani, which was delicious. The stuffed... More

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Kochi (Cochin), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Located in a very beautiful hills area. An old banglow converted to hotel with a garden with full of flowers and greenery. Road to reach there is also very interesting. Food is tasty and has variety (a little expensive!?). Staff is also courteous and helpful.

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