Restaurant India News: Phoenix Mall of Asia Adds SICILIANA as Premium Italian Dining Expands in Bengaluru

Phoenix Mall of Asia has expanded its hospitality and dining portfolio with the launch of SICILIANA, an Italian dining concept from Speciality Restaurants Limited. The restaurant opened on the 3rd Floor of the mall on Wednesday, 20th May 2026.

The Bengaluru launch marks the continued expansion of the SICILIANA brand following its presence in Kolkata, Thane, and Mumbai. The restaurant has been positioned as a Mediterranean-inspired dining format targeting urban consumers seeking experience-led hospitality and premium casual dining options.

The concept draws from Southern Italian and Sicilian cuisine, with a menu curated by Sabyasachi Gorai. The offering includes Sicilian-style fritti such as Arancini and Supplì, Aubergine Caponata, handmade pasta, seafood dishes, Sfincione pizza, and desserts including Pistachio Cannoli. The beverage programme includes cocktails, Italian classics, and wine selections aligned with the Mediterranean dining theme.

The restaurant has been designed as a contemporary Mediterranean trattoria, with interiors focused on warm textures and social dining spaces aimed at Bengaluru’s growing premium dining market.

Anjan Chatterjee, Chairman & Managing Director, Speciality Restaurants Limited, said, “With SICILIANA, we wanted to create a dining experience inspired by the spirit of Sicily and its culture of slowing down, sharing meals, and celebrating simple yet deeply flavourful food. Every element, from the menu to the ambience, reflects that relaxed Mediterranean approach to hospitality. Bengaluru’s audiences value immersive dining experiences, and Phoenix Mall of Asia felt like the ideal destination to bring SICILIANA’s world to the city.”

Operating daily from 11 AM to 11 PM, the launch further strengthens Phoenix Mall of Asia’s strategy of positioning itself as a premium retail and lifestyle destination through globally inspired restaurant concepts and experiential hospitality offerings.

The addition of SICILIANA reflects the growing role of organised retail destinations in driving premium food and beverage expansion, particularly in metro cities where malls are increasingly becoming key hubs for experience-led dining consumption.