The Imperial’s 1911 Brasserie “Autumn Menu” with an innovative Indian twist, wings us back to years and years of joyful gatherings of citizens and travellers alike in the balmy days of a Delhi autumn in this iconic Raj-era luxury hotel.
Dilliwallahs love being outdoors when the weather is fine— and 1911 Brasserie is the perfect place to hang out with friends, or even business colleagues, over a delicious meal.
The Indo-European Brasserie’s all-new, classic Autumn menu line-up has been beautifully curated to showcase a harmonious blend of reinvented Indo-European classics. It puts the spotlight on the narrative of each dish which reveals the seamless alignment of exquisite culinary craftsmanship with an enviable cultural heritage.
Philippe Agnese, Executive Chef at The Imperial, invites guests to “embark on a unique culinary journey that offers a harmonious blend of familiarity and invention, emblematic of our commitment to redefining gastronomic excellence.”
Tuck into irresistible offerings, including Regal Caesar—a creative take on the iconic Caesar salad, infused with distinctive Indian flavours, in true ‘Made in India’ fashion. Discover how crisp romaine lettuce, saffron garam masala dressing, chickpea croutons, and roasted Achari paneer add that unique vibrancy to a much-loved Caesar salad — making it a truly extraordinary dish with this innovative culinary artistry.
Check out how paneer and a burger can create magic when they come together in an unusual marriage. The Imperial Paneer Sabudana Burger features a 10-finger wide patty of sago pearls and paneer that’s worth every bite you take. The Imperial Schnitzel leads you into a fantasy of textures and flavours that are truly unique as a perfectly breaded chicken breast dances in gay abandon with lemon, anchovy, and cranberry sauce.
An edgy Palak Badami Kofta glides off the tongue with ease thanks to that irresistible combination of delicate dumplings of cottage cheese and spinach steeped in a creamy saffron and almond gravy. An absolutely must-have Kebab Tikki Sampler will blow you away with medley of vegetarian delights; the platter offers beetroot and paneer, almond and green peas, dahi ke kebab, and corn-n- cashew patties— all teamed with a refreshing mint-coriander chutney, pineapple and fig chutney, and cucumber raita.
The spanking new look of Delhi’s highly popular coffee shop, when it was reinvented as the 1911 BRASSERIE, was marked for its beautiful art deco style and rich atmospherics created by plenty of Raj memorabilia including beautiful prints and lovely watercolour paintings.
When the Imperial’s 1911 BRASSERIE made its debut in the city, it was a shout out to the citizenry and tourists alike to experience a wonderful aesthetic experience combined with their craving for a palate-seducing menu.
The combination of its smart casual vibe and all-day-dining Indo-style offerings made it a runaway success. What further enhanced the ambiance of 1911, was the lovely outdoorsy feel, created by the adjoining veranda and terrace, which could take full advantage of a balmy autumn and sunny winter days. 1911 BRASSERIE turned out to be just the place to hang out over a delicious meal.
If you were to look into the archives of The Imperial, which was built in 1936, you would discover photos of Indian political and National Leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Pakistan’s future president Muhammad Ali Jinnah, British Raj’s commander-in-chief Lord Mountbatten and Dr Radhakrishnan amongst others seated in the Imperial’s coffeeshop veranda cogitating over the future of the country. The Imperial archives have an enviable collection, and amongst the world’s best colonial-era art comprising over 5,500 paintings, lithographs, aquatints and other works from the late 17th to 19th centuries. Take a wander all around the hotels and just drool over the fabulous artworks on its walls. Did you know that Nehru’s family kept rooms at The Imperial for almost a quarter of a century and for Jinnah it was his place to stay, apart from the Maidens Hotel, whenever he was in town?
It's interesting to note how the name of 1911 BRASSERIE has a big connection to the Raj days. The Imperial Hotel was built by Sardar Bahadur Ranjit Singh, whose father Rai Bahadur Sardar Narain Singh was the main organiser of the grand 1911 Delhi Durbar for King George V and Queen Mary. Still held by the family, The Imperial remains Delhi’s preeminent luxury hotel in the land of Maharajahs and Maharanis. Steeped in the rich nuances of its remarkable heritage and history, it has seamlessly embraced the embellishments of a super luxurious modern hotel.