Chettinad Canteen
7 people recommendvia r/Chennai·7 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Chettinad Canteen is a Chettinad-style restaurant that several people suggest for a finer dining experience: commenters describe a set, multi-course tasting menu rather than a buffet, and one calls the food great. Another suggests it for fusion food and notes that you need to book ahead.
Address
Chettinad Canteen, 50, Seethammal Rd, Seethammal Colony, Lubdhi Colony, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018, India
The evidence
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Said to be worth trying.
Recommends it for fusion food, noting pre-booking is required.
Lists it for Chettinad-style food with a set course menu.
Calls it a tasting-menu style restaurant serving multiple courses, and thinks the food is very good.
Suggests Chettinad Canteen.
Suggests it for a finer dining experience with presentation and course menu.
Friend has visited repeatedly and loves it; offers a traditional multi-course meal experience.
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Last verified 24/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.