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

750/-

Mango Basil

Chef's Pick

Chilled mango and basil soup, berry bruschetta

750/-

Veloute of Vegetable

Cream soup made with a puree of zucchini, potato and leeks

750/-

Classic Consomme

Root vegetables and chicken tortellini

750/-

Crab Cake and Udon Noodle Soup

Chef's Pick

Pan seared crab cakes in a soy and star anise flavoured chicken broth

750/-

Hot & Sour Soup

Choice of seafood, chicken and vegetable soup

750/-

Sweet Corn Soup

Choice of seafood, chicken and vegetables soup

750/-

Manchow Soup

Choice of seafood, chicken and vegetables soup with crispy noodles

750/-

Starters - Non Veg

Trio of Norwegian Salmon

Chef's Pick

Home cured salmon, salmon mousse and smoked salmon, whole wheat melba curls

1800/-

Fish in Oyster Sauce

Wok tossed fish with scallions in oyster sauce

1700/-

Panko Crusted Chermoula Fish Fingers

Crumb fried fish accompanied with tartare sauce

1700/-

Crispy Shrimps with Tartare Sauce, Red Cabbage Slaw

Crispy fried shrimps served with tartare sauce and red cabbage slaw

1700/-

Honey Glazed Prawns with Thyme

Chef's Pick

Pan seared prawns, honey, olive oil and fresh thyme

1700/-

Butter Garlic Prawns

Prawns tossed with garlic and scallions

1700/-

Double Cooked Lamb

Stir fried sliced lamb, spring onions, soy, star anise, Sichuan pepper

1650/-

Caesar Salad A La Falaknuma

Chef's Pick

Romaine hearts, bacon (pork) and anchovies dressing with a choice of herb grilled shrimp or chicken

1500/-

Tamari Ginger Chicken Skewers

Coriander, ginger and tamari charred on lemongrass skewers

1500/-

Chilli Chicken

Wok tossed boneless chicken flavoured with soy and pepper

1500/-

Kung Pao Chicken

Stir fried chicken with cashewnut and chilli pepper

1500/-

Starters - Veg

Falafel in Pita Pockets

Sauce harissa, pickled vegetables and hummus

1350/-

Tasting of Bruschetta

Chef's Pick

Baguette topped with smoked tomato salsa, kalamata olive tapenade, sun-dried tomato pesto, avocado-cilantro relish and goat cheese

1350/-

Salade Grecque

Cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, feta, kalamata olives, herb and garlic vinaigrette

1350/-

Vegetable Spring Roll

Served with hot garlic sauce

1350/-

Vegetable Manchurian

Sweet and spicy sauce

1350/-

Chilli Paneer

Wok tossed cottage cheese with soy and peppers

1350/-

Honey Chilli Water Chestnut

Water chestnut tossed with scallions and honey

1350/-

Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

Shredded red cabbage and carrot slaw dressed with apple cider, honey and mustard dressing

1350/-

Mezze Platter

Chef's Pick

Hummus, babaghanoush, fattoush with pita bread and olives

1350/-

Pasta, Pizza & Risotto

Lobster Ravioli

Chef's Pick

Lemon butter, shaved truffles and tomato butter emulsion

2000/-

Spaghetti Vongole

Clams, tomatoes and parmesan cheese

1700/-

Green Peas and Scallop Risotto

Chef's Pick

Green peas and scallop risotto

1700/-

Lasagne Bolognaise

Minced lamb, tomatoes, herbs and cheese

1700/-

Pizza Marinara

Garlic, shrimp, buffalo mozzarella, roasted tomato sauce

1450/-

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

1400/-

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)

1400/-

Pizza Caprese

Buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil pesto and pine nuts

1400/-

Fusilli Pesto

Grilled vegetables and creamy basil, pine nuts and parmesan

1350/-

Penne A La Princess

Garlic, blanched tomatoes, basil and pine nuts

1350/-

Risotto Milanese

Saffron infused risotto

1350/-

Sundried Tomato and Mushroom Risotto

Sundried tomato and mushroom risotto

1350/-

Pizza Margherita

Tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil

1350/-

Potato Gnocchi

Tomato basil sauce

1350/-

Mains - Non Veg

Crab Stuffed Crepes with Bechamel and Cheese

Crab stuffed crepes with bechamel sauce and cheese

2200/-

New Zealand Lamb Rack

Chef's Pick

De-constructed ratatouille, truffle oil potatoes

2150/-

Roasted Rock Lobster

Chef's Pick

Thyme, sea salt, braised greens, fried garlic

2000/-

Galangal and Lemongrass Flavoured Lamb Shanks

Jasmine rice and tossed vegetables

1800/-

Cajun Crusted Red Snapper

Chef's Pick

Champagne beurre blanc, pinenuts and squash noodles

1700/-

Oven Roasted Duck

Sweet red pumpkin mash and plum sauce

1600/-

Pancetta Wrapped Free Range Chicken

Bacon (pork), buffalo mozzarella, thyme jus

1600/-

Wok Tossed Chicken in Black Bean Sauce

Wok tossed chicken in black bean sauce

1400/-

Thai Green Curry

Choice of chicken and vegetable

1400/-

Turkish Meat Pulao with Aubergine

Turkish meat pulao with aubergine

1400/-

Mains - Veg

Mushroom Stuffed Crepes with Bechamel and Cheese

Mushroom stuffed crepes with bechamel sauce and cheese

1400/-

Melanzane Parmigiana

Aubergine layered with tomatoes and cheese

1400/-

Tasting of Chilies

Chef's Pick

Chili ancho stuffed with corn, oven roasted bell pepper with monterey jack potatoes, green peppers with mushroom trifolati, almond cream

1400/-

Sichuan Wok Fried Vegetable

Seasonal vegetables with dry chilli and Sichuan pepper corns

1400/-

Wood Grilled Organic Vegetables

Laced with aged balsamic

1400/-

Stir Fried Vegetable in Garlic Coriander Sauce

Stir fried vegetables in garlic coriander sauce

1400/-

Choice of Hakka or Sichuan Noodles

Seafood, chicken or vegetable

1400/-

Choice of Fried Rice

Seafood, chicken, vegetable or burnt garlic

1400/-

Jasmine Rice

Steamed jasmine rice

800/-

Wraps & Sandwiches

Chicken Burger

Herbed chicken patty, cheese, french fries, house salad

1500/-

Panini Parma (Pork)

Basil pesto, parma ham, tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, french fries, house salad

1500/-

Chicken Pita Wrap

Pickled vegetables, olives, hummus and sauce harissa, french fries, house salad

1450/-

Falaknuma Chicken Club

Chef's Pick

Scallion chicken salad, bacon (pork), fried egg, tomatoes and cucumber, french fries, house salad

1450/-

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

Multigrain bread, hummus, lettuce, tomato, zucchini, red peppers and cheese, french fries, house salad

1350/-

Vegetable Panini

Basil pesto, artichokes, tomato and buffalo mozzarella, french fries, house salad

1350/-

Vegetable Burger

Curried mixed vegetable pattie with jalapeno and cilantro, topped with tomato, balsamic onion and mustard, served with french fries, house salad

1350/-

Desserts

Chocolate Fondant

Chef's Pick

Chocolate and raspberry cake, chocolate moelleux, vanilla bean ice cream and zabaglione

850/-

Tiramisu

Chef's Pick

Classic Italian mascarpone and coffee dessert

850/-

Chocolate Brownie

Rich chocolate brownie

850/-

Lemon Posset with Zest and Berries

Lemon posset with zest and fresh berries

850/-

Single Origin Chocolate Parfait

Madagascar chocolate parfait with gianduja crunch, passion-orange sorbet

850/-

Panna Cotta

Chef's Pick

Kaffir lime panna cotta, rose petal marmalade

850/-

Old Fashioned Chocolate Mousse

Classic chocolate mousse

850/-

Exotic and Seasonal Fruit Platter

Selection of exotic and seasonal fruits

850/-

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

850/-
denotes chef recommends

Prices are exclusive of all applicable government taxes