Dining Experiences

Dining at the Taj Lake Palace is filled with vibrancy and attentive service. You may choose to dine in one of our fine restaurants, or anywhere you like. Meals are extraordinary in every way from the cuisine itself to the setting and the special linens, ornate cutlery and hand blown glassware on which they are served. A personal butler is at your service throughout the dining experience to take care of the smallest details. Be catered to as much or as little as is comfortable. It is for each guest to decide.

Our Master Chef can create special wine appreciation menus, degustation menus, theme menus, and traditional Rajasthani meals served on gold plated thalis. You can even arrange for a special pontoon show kitchen that can be attached to a dining barge. We provide a unique dining folder with menus, information and photographs to assist you in making your selections.Once your arrangements are made, guests will receive personalized, engraved menus that can be presented on innovative materials such as wood, marble, glass and hand made paper.

Here are a few spectacular options to consider. Or work with your Butler to create your own - such as having a firework display accompany your meal.

Pontoon

Have your meal at a beautifully set table on a small flotilla drifting on the sparkling waters of Lake Pichola.It’s a unique way to take in breathtaking views of the historic City Palace and watch golden rays of sunlight fall across the Aravali Mountains and the Monsoon Palace. Take in the beauty of the two islands of Jagmandir and your own home away from home, Taj Lake Palace.

Pontoon Royal Rajasthani Theme

Take the grandeur or regular pontoon dining up a notch and dine on gadi moda bolsters with silk rugs and shining brass candle stands. Intricate hand crafted bajots with floral motifs complete the picture. Guests will enjoy traditional Rajasthani meal served in golden thalis by a personal butler who will quietly withdraw when privacy is desired.

Gangaur and the Live Show Kitchen

Gangaur boat is an antique royal barge of the House of Mewar. Its regal décor and vibrant splendour were featured in the James Bond film Octopussy and guests continue to enjoy its magnificence on a daily basis. Seven rowers in traditional attire steer guests around the mystical Lake Pichola while they unwind with cocktails and enjoy fine dining delights. The highlight of the evening is a floating show kitchen created on a pontoon that is attached to the barge. Our chefs create barbequed snacks, seafood and hors d’oeuvres, which are served by personal butler. Music and even fireworks can be arranged.

Mewar Terrace

The Mewar Terrace is a very scenic and romantic venue from which captivating views of the City Palace, Lake Pichola and the Monsoon Palace compete for your attention. Hours can pass undisturbed except for the arrival of dish after dish of traditional Rajasthani fare. Order a table for two or expand out onto the terrace with a small, exclusive group.

Lily Pond

Our Lily Pond is a lush, green garden stretching throughout the courtyard with a sparkling fountain and gorgeous shrubbery. This is where the ruler of Mewar met with his subjects and greeted the onset of spring.
Today, you can dine in harmony with nature as splashing fountains and chirping birds provide an organic soundtrack. Whether for a charming lunch or a moonlit dinner under the stars, the atmosphere and savoury aromas combine to create a dining experience you won’t soon forget.

Bhairo

Bhairo - signifying a gush of wind; is the place where your senses are treated to contemporary European delicacies prepared by our master chefs. The fusion of ingredients and cooking techniques blends in a way which pulls together well, creating seamless and fresh creations. The food is unquestionably complemented with high end old and new world wines from the Palace Wine Cellar. The sight of Bhairo transcends you to a bygone era and tells all the unheard stories of the mystique of Mewar.

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High Tea at Bhairo

High Tea has become an essential palace ritual. Special silver plated charlies present exotic finely cut sandwiches garnished with Beluga, freshly baked scones, exotic fruit tarts, oven fresh muffins and a range of delicate pastries. The flavours and service merge into one unforgettable afternoon. We procure only the finest tea and present it in a Walnut chest to suit the discerning taste buds of our guests.