Le Cirque

Le Cirque is an Italian restaurant serving French inspired food. Chef Matteo Fontana and his team guarantee diners of a culinary experience beyond expectation in the memorable menu using delicate and refined ingredients.

PROFILE
Le Cirque is an Italian restaurant serving French inspired food. The famous restaurant is located on the 10th floor of the Leela Palace and is divided into three areas; the main dining area has some seats in the overlooking the city and some very close to the open kitchen, there are private dining rooms and lastly the entrance bar. Chef Matteo Fontana and his team guarantee diners of a culinary experience beyond expectation in the memorable menu using delicate and refined ingredients.

MUST TRY:
Lobster risotto.

AMBIENCE
The restaurant had an open kitchen concept and the decor is very modern in design. The main dining area has very high ceilings with well-lit light sand the private rooms is dominated by beautiful wooden furniture delivering cosy atmosphere.

SERVICE
Every staff member is attentive and diners ends up feeling like a special guest.

FOOD
The menu includes delicious focaccia bread; an amuse, refreshing Italian gazpacho (chilled tomato soup) with Tuscan liver paté, Acacia honey glazed female duck breast served roasted potatoes. Consomé of free range chicken made with a sous-vide marinated chicken breast, green zucchini pearls, and black truffle; Scallops with the pomegranate; Zealand lamb; Ravioli stuffed with barolo braised duck leg, served with a pumpkin velout้; The mozerella salad. Desserts include tiramisu, the napoleon, baked Alaska and the Le Cirque creme brûlée; passion fruit meringue; petits fours (florentine, fresh fruit tart, green apple chocolate, berry financier and raspberry truffle). At Le Cirque, there is an extensive list of wines from around the world (about 200 separate choices).

PRICING
INR 5,000 average for two

SUMMARY
The food is top notch, ambience and service are of a Michelin Star restaurant. Dining here is on the expensive side but nothing less is expected from a luxury restaurant located in a luxury hotel. Reservation is recommended and also Just bring a jacket/jumper as the Air conditions can be overpowering sometimes.