Outdoor dining became many restaurants' new reality during the pandemic, and diners responded enthusiastically to all of the new parklets, patios and other al fresco seating options at their favourite spots. With al fresco dining becoming the preferred choice for people to safely enjoy a meal with their loved ones, some restaurants took the opportunity to create completely new experiences, and the embrace of outdoor dining doesn't seem to be going away any time soon, especially as the weather gets cooler. Here’s our pick of the most stunning alfresco tables to dine at in Jaipur.
The Verandah
Verandah Café at Rambagh Palace is the best place in Jaipur to retire with a book and an afternoon champagne tea, pre-dinner cocktails, or light meals for company. Bask in the attention of the palace staff and savour palatial privileges at this airy palace verandah. Try their unique dishes like the potato pancake mille-feuille with lentil ragout, paired with their finest range of teas.
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The Forresta Kitchen Bar
The Forresta’s plush design with the greenery, sophisticated lamp posts, and a good playlist makes for a perfect escape to disconnect from the crowded city. Their delectable laal maas, biryani, dahi ke kebab, and rumali roti will make this your favourite go to.
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Meraaki Kitchen
Meraaki Kitchen is set become your personal tranquil retreat in the heart of the pink city. Inspired by nature and set against contemporary rustic surroundings, this restaurant resonates across cultures for a soulful experience. The low-lounge seating of the loft, a section for books and board games, or even the verdant outdoors puts you at ease with yourself. Their must-eat list includes sushi, Thai noodles and their kala-khatta sangria (kala khatta with orange bitters, served with a popsicle)
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Shikaar Bagh
Shikaar Bagh replicates the atmosphere of bygone days of royalty and hunting. In some ways, it also depicts life during the Raj era. The carriages and outdoor seating area under the stars complement the assortment of cuisines and firecracker dishes like the mushroom galouti, lamb kebabs, and chargrilled prawns.
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Bar Palladio
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 dream world. Located in the historic Narain Niwas Palace Hotel, with wandering peacocks, mature mango trees, and a garden of tented canopies, Bar Palladio Jaipur is the perfect choice if you are looking for European dining in India.
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Baradar
Al fresco dining in a quaint ancient courtyard, relishing laal maas, daal baati churma with scalloped potatoes, and brie kachori (a savoury snack)—it makes for a flawless scene. Baradari is City Palace’s answer to a fine dining destination in the pink city.
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