A saffron hued pavilion positioned upon the terrace of pistachio marble, doors open wide to the afternoon breeze, a vaulted salon, mirrored walls enlivened with painted scenes – verdant gardens, orange blossoms, birds in flight: within this rosy daydream stands Caffé Palladio Jaipur, where West meets East.
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Inspired by Sicily and her cuisine, an island with a history spanning both Italian and Arab cultures, Caffé Palladio Jaipur recreates the exotic loveliness of Visconti’s masterpiece “Il Gattopardo”, a world of sun-drenched palazzi & perfumed gardens.
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Highlights: Chic Aesthetics, Splendid saturation of Blue interior, Open terrace, Perfumed gardens
Must Haves: Crisp Martini, Classic Negronis, Venetian Pritz, Marina Rossa, Prosecco, Arrancini, Vegetable Tempuras, Bruschetta
Cost For Two: INR 1800 (Approx)
Cuisine: Italian, Finger Food
Reservations: +91 141 2565556 & +91 963 6914000
Email: info@bar-palladio.com
Timing: Monday – Sunday 6 pm – 11 pm
Location: Narain Niwas Palace Hotel Kanota Bagh, Narain Singh Road (Get Direction)
Bringing Palladio Home
Bar Palladio Jaipur aims to create an aura of magic and surprise by serving classic Italian cuisine in a ravishing setting. Inspired by the iconic cafes of Venice, the chic aesthetics of this lounge are splashed with a splendid saturation of blue and has been garnering the attention of natives and tourists alike.
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Surrounded by peacocks, mango trees and tented canopies, Bar Palladio is an ode to the oriental fantasy in the form of a European dining experience. Located in the historic Narain Niwas Palace Hotel, owner Barbara Miolini christened the place after the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio.
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The kitchen of Bar Palladio Jaipur creates the effortless nature of the dining experience by cooking simple, yet beautiful dishes of the Italian cuisine such as minestrone, penne all arrabbiata, spaghetti carbonara.
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Know What They Have To Say
Why do we delight in fantasy? Simple, fantasy allows us to depart our reality and slip into our imagination. Bar Palladio Jaipur is that very place: a candle-lit wonderland, a floating world. As the sun dips below the horizon a series of small tented pavilions appear and doors open onto the scenes of a dream. Every night this dream deepens, colored by the aroma of food and the spirit of conversation. To enter this enchantment is to let slip the reins of reality, drawn into a world of the fantastic, a world of beauty and delight.
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Where Does The Story begin?
Bar Palladio Jaipur was born with a simple intent: present classic Italian cuisine in a beautiful setting, create an atmosphere of magic, a sense of surprise. Inspired by the iconic Caffé Florian and Harry’s Bar in Venice and christened after the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, Bar Palladio Jaipur is an ode to Italian style and cuisine, viewed through the prism of a Mughal dreamworld.
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Italian owner Barbara Miolini dreamed of a place where people from across the globe could share their stories, find inspiration, and unwind, letting their cares melt away. Designed by Dutch designer Marie-Anne Oudejans, Bar Palladio Jaipur is located within a daringly restored garden belvedere in the historic Narain Niwas Palace Hotel. With wandering peacocks, mature mango trees, and garden of tented canopies Bar Palladio Jaipur is an orientalist fantasy, a new vision for European dining in India.
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Dining Should Be Effortless
The kitchen of Bar Palladio Jaipur is one founded on the premise that the experience of dining should be effortless, that food should be beautiful, simple, and, above all, delicious. Central to their menu are dishes who speak to the soul of Italian cooking: minestrone, penne all’arrabiata, spaghetti carbonara. Sourcing the highest quality mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, prosciutto di parma, alongside hand-making their fettuccine, gnocchi, and ravioli: the taste and beauty of food are integral to each of their dishes.
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Introducing the spirit of the Italian aperitivo to Jaipur, Bar Palladio is certainly the city’s most inspired. With a menu ranging from crisp martini (shaken not stirred) to classic negronis, alongside the Venetian spritz and their signature drink Marina Rossa this tradition of the cocktail is accompanied with prosecco, a range of wines and aperitvo savories – arrancini, vegetable tempuras, bruschetta.
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They also have Caffé Palladio Jaipur in Santha Bagh, a scenic saffron pavilion immersed in gardens, organ blossoms, and birds. Additional concepts include Palladio shopping experiences and curated weekend excursions.
So the next time you’re in Jaipur, Rajasthan, head over to Bar Palladio and up your Instagram game with this alluring fantasy.