Modern Italian and Mediterranean fare at Taj Falaknuma Palace
Celeste
Falaknuma, Hyderabad
77 items across 8 categories
Soups
Minestrone
Classic vegetable broth with tomato and basil
Mango Basil
Chef's PickChilled mango and basil soup, berry bruschetta
Veloute of Vegetable
Cream soup made with a puree of zucchini, potato and leeks
Classic Consomme
Root vegetables and chicken tortellini
Crab Cake and Udon Noodle Soup
Chef's PickPan seared crab cakes in a soy and star anise flavoured chicken broth
Hot & Sour Soup
Choice of seafood, chicken and vegetable soup
Sweet Corn Soup
Choice of seafood, chicken and vegetables soup
Manchow Soup
Choice of seafood, chicken and vegetables soup with crispy noodles
Starters - Non Veg
Trio of Norwegian Salmon
Chef's PickHome cured salmon, salmon mousse and smoked salmon, whole wheat melba curls
Fish in Oyster Sauce
Wok tossed fish with scallions in oyster sauce
Panko Crusted Chermoula Fish Fingers
Crumb fried fish accompanied with tartare sauce
Crispy Shrimps with Tartare Sauce, Red Cabbage Slaw
Crispy fried shrimps served with tartare sauce and red cabbage slaw
Honey Glazed Prawns with Thyme
Chef's PickPan seared prawns, honey, olive oil and fresh thyme
Butter Garlic Prawns
Prawns tossed with garlic and scallions
Double Cooked Lamb
Stir fried sliced lamb, spring onions, soy, star anise, Sichuan pepper
Caesar Salad A La Falaknuma
Chef's PickRomaine hearts, bacon (pork) and anchovies dressing with a choice of herb grilled shrimp or chicken
Tamari Ginger Chicken Skewers
Coriander, ginger and tamari charred on lemongrass skewers
Chilli Chicken
Wok tossed boneless chicken flavoured with soy and pepper
Kung Pao Chicken
Stir fried chicken with cashewnut and chilli pepper
Starters - Veg
Falafel in Pita Pockets
Sauce harissa, pickled vegetables and hummus
Tasting of Bruschetta
Chef's PickBaguette topped with smoked tomato salsa, kalamata olive tapenade, sun-dried tomato pesto, avocado-cilantro relish and goat cheese
Salade Grecque
Cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, feta, kalamata olives, herb and garlic vinaigrette
Vegetable Spring Roll
Served with hot garlic sauce
Vegetable Manchurian
Sweet and spicy sauce
Chilli Paneer
Wok tossed cottage cheese with soy and peppers
Honey Chilli Water Chestnut
Water chestnut tossed with scallions and honey
Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
Shredded red cabbage and carrot slaw dressed with apple cider, honey and mustard dressing
Mezze Platter
Chef's PickHummus, babaghanoush, fattoush with pita bread and olives
Pasta, Pizza & Risotto
Lobster Ravioli
Chef's PickLemon butter, shaved truffles and tomato butter emulsion
Spaghetti Vongole
Clams, tomatoes and parmesan cheese
Green Peas and Scallop Risotto
Chef's PickGreen peas and scallop risotto
Lasagne Bolognaise
Minced lamb, tomatoes, herbs and cheese
Pizza Marinara
Garlic, shrimp, buffalo mozzarella, roasted tomato sauce
Choice of Pizza with Topping Selections
Roasted chicken, chicken tikka, shrimps, parma ham, black olives, mushrooms, roasted peppers, aubergines, artichokes, capers, corn, onions, asparagus, spinach, anchovies, feta, parmesan, jalapeno
Fusilli, Spaghetti or Penne with Classical Sauce
Choice of Pomodoro e basilico, Aglio olio e pepperoncino, A la arrabbiata, or A la carbonara (bacon, egg, parmesan and cream)
Pizza Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil pesto and pine nuts
Fusilli Pesto
Grilled vegetables and creamy basil, pine nuts and parmesan
Penne A La Princess
Garlic, blanched tomatoes, basil and pine nuts
Risotto Milanese
Saffron infused risotto
Sundried Tomato and Mushroom Risotto
Sundried tomato and mushroom risotto
Pizza Margherita
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil
Potato Gnocchi
Tomato basil sauce
Mains - Non Veg
Crab Stuffed Crepes with Bechamel and Cheese
Crab stuffed crepes with bechamel sauce and cheese
New Zealand Lamb Rack
Chef's PickDe-constructed ratatouille, truffle oil potatoes
Roasted Rock Lobster
Chef's PickThyme, sea salt, braised greens, fried garlic
Galangal and Lemongrass Flavoured Lamb Shanks
Jasmine rice and tossed vegetables
Cajun Crusted Red Snapper
Chef's PickChampagne beurre blanc, pinenuts and squash noodles
Oven Roasted Duck
Sweet red pumpkin mash and plum sauce
Pancetta Wrapped Free Range Chicken
Bacon (pork), buffalo mozzarella, thyme jus
Wok Tossed Chicken in Black Bean Sauce
Wok tossed chicken in black bean sauce
Thai Green Curry
Choice of chicken and vegetable
Turkish Meat Pulao with Aubergine
Turkish meat pulao with aubergine
Mains - Veg
Mushroom Stuffed Crepes with Bechamel and Cheese
Mushroom stuffed crepes with bechamel sauce and cheese
Melanzane Parmigiana
Aubergine layered with tomatoes and cheese
Tasting of Chilies
Chef's PickChili ancho stuffed with corn, oven roasted bell pepper with monterey jack potatoes, green peppers with mushroom trifolati, almond cream
Sichuan Wok Fried Vegetable
Seasonal vegetables with dry chilli and Sichuan pepper corns
Wood Grilled Organic Vegetables
Laced with aged balsamic
Stir Fried Vegetable in Garlic Coriander Sauce
Stir fried vegetables in garlic coriander sauce
Choice of Hakka or Sichuan Noodles
Seafood, chicken or vegetable
Choice of Fried Rice
Seafood, chicken, vegetable or burnt garlic
Jasmine Rice
Steamed jasmine rice
Wraps & Sandwiches
Chicken Burger
Herbed chicken patty, cheese, french fries, house salad
Panini Parma (Pork)
Basil pesto, parma ham, tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, french fries, house salad
Chicken Pita Wrap
Pickled vegetables, olives, hummus and sauce harissa, french fries, house salad
Falaknuma Chicken Club
Chef's PickScallion chicken salad, bacon (pork), fried egg, tomatoes and cucumber, french fries, house salad
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Multigrain bread, hummus, lettuce, tomato, zucchini, red peppers and cheese, french fries, house salad
Vegetable Panini
Basil pesto, artichokes, tomato and buffalo mozzarella, french fries, house salad
Vegetable Burger
Curried mixed vegetable pattie with jalapeno and cilantro, topped with tomato, balsamic onion and mustard, served with french fries, house salad
Desserts
Chocolate Fondant
Chef's PickChocolate and raspberry cake, chocolate moelleux, vanilla bean ice cream and zabaglione
Tiramisu
Chef's PickClassic Italian mascarpone and coffee dessert
Chocolate Brownie
Rich chocolate brownie
Lemon Posset with Zest and Berries
Lemon posset with zest and fresh berries
Single Origin Chocolate Parfait
Madagascar chocolate parfait with gianduja crunch, passion-orange sorbet
Panna Cotta
Chef's PickKaffir lime panna cotta, rose petal marmalade
Old Fashioned Chocolate Mousse
Classic chocolate mousse
Exotic and Seasonal Fruit Platter
Selection of exotic and seasonal fruits
Falaknuma's Ice Cream and Sorbet Selection
Honey Saffron Ice Cream, Mango Ice Cream, Masala Chai Ice Cream, Melon Ginger Sorbet, Jasmine Sunflower Tea Sorbet, Shikanji Sorbet
Prices are exclusive of all applicable government taxes