Turbot fillet with zucchini is one of chef Fabrizio Littera's most delicious offerings
Le Cirque, The Leela Palace New Delhi, India
Le Cirque at The Leela Palace, the Delhi outpost of one of New York’s most famous French-Italian restaurants, celebrates the legendary hospitality of restaurateur Sirio Maccioni. It offers an exclusive and highly personalised dining experience with its Chef’s Table that is strategically placed opposite a custom-built show kitchen. This exclusive spot can be reserved for two to 12 guests for whom the restaurant offers a customised menu eight to 12 courses.
Chef de cuisine Fabrizio Littera stops at the table to give a detailed explanation of each dish, while the sommelier helps you pair wines with each course, from a selection that has been handpicked from across the world. The section includes the 1996 Petrus and 2007 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache.
On the menu: Warm carpaccio of Scottish salmon with vermouth and chive emulsion; miso glazed confit of duck with barley risotto and pickled ginger.
Price: Starting from ₹1 lakh plus taxes for two.
(This story appears in the 13 October, 2017 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)