Olivia Communications

Olivia Communications stands as a distinctive dining destination in Munnar, Kerala, where the cool climate and rolling tea gardens create a serene backdrop for a culinary journey. The restaurant’s architecture thoughtfully merges modern elegance with traditional Kerala elements — sloping tiled roofs, wooden beams, and locally sourced stone — creating spaces that feel both sophisticated and rooted. Inside, the dining area opens onto expansive windows that showcase the undulating plantations, while the outdoor terrace lets guests dine amid the mist and fragrance of cardamom and eucalyptus. The kitchen focuses on Kerala’s coastal and highland cuisine, emphasizing fresh, seasonal produce. Seafood arrives daily from Kochi’s markets, prepared in classic styles like meen pollichathu (fish wrapped in banana leaf) and chemmeen roast (spicy prawn fry). Vegetarian offerings celebrate the region’s bounty: jackfruit erissery, avial with drumstick and raw banana, and fluffy appams paired with coconut milk stew. The thali presents a balanced array of flavors — tangy, spicy, sweet — served on banana leaves for authenticity. Service is attentive yet unobtrusive, with staff knowledgeable about ingredients and happy to adjust spice levels. Complimentary Wi‑Fi supports digital nomads, while a curated tea menu features Munnar’s famed orthodox teas and filter coffee. The restaurant opens early for trekkers needing a robust breakfast of puttu and kadala, transitions to leisurely lunches, and transforms at dusk with soft lighting for intimate dinners. Whether pausing during a plantation tour or celebrating a special occasion, Olivia Communications offers a genuine, memorable encounter with Munnar’s gastronomic soul.