Piso 16
is a spanking new addition to Delhi’s culinary-scape. To describe it
succinctly, it is a combination of a luxe dining space with dimly lit bar area.
A large screen plays live sports, bartenders add a modern twist to classic
cocktails and the kitchen churns out some delicious European fare. An added
plus is that it sits high on the 16th floor {Piso 16 is Spanish for
16th Floor!}. Let’s admit it: there is a unique charm of dining at a
rooftop restaurant, whether it’s the night-view with the glittering lights of
surrounding buildings, the Delhi Metro zipping past and the buzz of the
restaurant hub way below or the green cover and open skies over the city during
the day.
The Kitchen
At the
helm of the kitchen is Chef Agnibh Mudi, a specialist in European cuisine. He
has put together a delectable menu for this all-day restaurant and bar, which
features power bowls and sandwiches for a quick weekday lunch for
professionals. A more elaborate spread and bar bites are served till late in
the night. Vegetarians will be happy to know that the menu offers good choice
for them. The tomato marmalade that accompanies a fresh burrata on tart or the
gorgeous looking kale and mushroom roulade and the pillowy beetroot and goat
cheese ravioli, can satiate even those who prefer non-vegetarian food. From the
red part of the menu, the lamb Corsica is quite a star. The pulled lamb
shoulder is braised and cooked in red wine, served with a peppery jus, buttery
mashed potatoes and the most delicious confit of baby carrots.
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| Clockwise from Top Left: Illusion; Lamb Corsica; Cuban Nomad; Kale and Mushroom Roulade. |
The Bar
With
distinctive blends and home-infused alcohol, the bar offers an interesting
choice of cocktails. You can expect vibrant colours, heady aromas and even some
edible elements in your drink. The purple-coloured Illusion is a gin-based
drink with violette liqueur while the Alfresco Spritz is a refreshing mix of
chamomile tea liqueur, vermouth, bitters and tonic water. We even tried an
off-the-menu drink called Soul Revival - its reddish colour comes from the
berries but the lingering taste of coffee that is infused with the gin is the
surprise element here. We’re told that this, along with a few more gin-based
cocktails, is being added to the current list. The experimentation, however, doesn’t
end with the drinks. In the desserts, you’ll even find a gin-amisu. Tiramisu
lovers may find it blasphemous but if you’re open-minded enough we’d suggest
that you give it a try and let us know what you think of it.
Details:
Piso 16,
16th
Floor, Eros Corporate Towers, Nehru
Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110019.
Timings: 12
pm - 1 am.
An edited version of this
article first appeared on BlackBook.net.in on July 2, 2018.
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