Marble Arch: Best Lake View Restaurant in Bhopal

The expansive estate of Noor-Us-Sabah Palace is also planned out, with various well-appointed terraces, one of which is inhabited by Marble Arch, a restaurant that provides unparalleled sensations of the palace age and cultural slants of regal life.

On a weekend visit to Bhopal, I had the privilege of staying in Noor-Us-Sabah Palace, a luxury heritage hotel that was previously the abode of Sultana Begum Sajida, mother of Mansoor (Tiger Pataudi) Ali Khan. Saif Ali Khan spent his formative years in this palace, which is also, the city’s oldest royal mansion, making it a popular tourist and celebrity hangout. Noor-Us-Sabah Palace, built by Kings and Nizams, is a dominating personification of royal life, with modest mementoes of former sovereign India embellishing each corner.

The best thing is that, even as a heritage hotel, Noor-Us-Sabah Palace continues to treat its visitors as if they were members of the royal family. One of the most remarkable aspects of the royals’ private residences is the abundance of gorgeous courtyards and gardens. The expansive estate of Noor-Us-Sabah Palace is also planned out, with various well-appointed terraces, one of which is inhabited by Marble Arch, a restaurant that provides unparalleled sensations of the palace age and cultural slants of regal life.

While the luxurious interiors of this elegant restaurant are hidden under a veil of royal red and gold, the exteriors reveal a landscape curated by nature. On the inside, Marble Arch houses some of the finest antiques, including 18th-century Mughal weapons and gold-encrusted china vases. Natural surroundings framed by nature can be found in the poolside garden on the outside. 

I had a great breakfast at this garden dining for three days in a row, surrounded by distant views of massive mountains and Bhopal Lake. I couldn’t have asked for a better start to the day! It was pure ecstasy to wake up to hearing birds and get sun-kissed at Marble Arch while enjoying a delicious breakfast. Every day, nature put on a show with birds in transit, flocking and clowning a joyful dance. I was fortunate enough to be here during Ramadan.

So, in terms of breakfast, I was spoilt for choices with options ranging from an array of freshly made Mughlai, Indian, and continental dishes. Mutton Nalli Nihari, fish fingers, potato smileys, sausages, a variety of eggs, kebabs, South Indian cuisine, and other unique dishes were among the items on the menu.

I swooned over the delectably soft doughnuts in the dessert aisle. I usually drink black coffee, but while here, I drank a lot of fresh juices to stay hydrated. Bhopal (rather, MP) experiences dry weather, especially in the summer. As a result, fresh juices are useful for ensuring hydration. 

Overall, I had a wonderful time dining at Marble Arch, where the food is well-complemented with spectacular views and historic arched architecture. Walking past the carved wooden door behind the reception leads to Marble Arch. A colourful stained glass window marks the entrance to this Nawabi Diner.

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