Lunch at À Ta Maison

A visit to ATM means entering a world of butlers, chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, award winning drinks, soothing plush interiors and of course, a palpable sense of privilege. Luckily now, non-members can come enjoy its great food and drink.

A visit to this old favourite with a new menu and chef was long overdue. With their excellent mixology skills and bar inventory, it’s almost criminal not to order a cocktail, so Moscow Mule it was. Served perfectly with a slice of cucumber and in a copper mug, it set the mood for a long and lazy lunch.

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The Burrata with truffle croutons and maraschino cherries did not dissappoint. The Truffle Fries were bit different to what they normally serve, but crisp and excellently done nevertheless.

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The Parmesan Ravioli with Black Pepper foam was ordered for the main. Even the foam had a flavour. The ravioli had a creamy parmesan filling which hit the right balance with subtle pepperiness.

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Dessert was a dark choclate cremoux, which tasted excellent but could have been a bit darker, and richer for me.

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Now that ATM is open to non-members too, I highly recommend a visit.

Whenever we’ve wanted a real treat from Rax, we’ve asked him to take us to his club, ATM. In all these years, it has never disappointed and this lunch was no different.

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This burrata cannot be missed. It is the creamiest, tastiest burrata, served with rocket leaves, truffled bread and maraschino cherries. Paired beautifully with my Mango Bellini.

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My hand cut tagliatelle with morels and porcini was a tad too bland for me, though I normally enjoy anything starring these two mushrooms. The spaghetti aglio olio that a friend ate, however, was packed with flavour.

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And what a space to dine in, always very quiet, private and great service.

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I loved the dark chocolate cremoux, just the perfect balance between dark, bitter chocolate and sweet vanilla cream. ATM is a great option for a meal out if you’re a fan of European fare, and don’t mind spending (rates are almost double for non-members) for the rarified atmosphere.

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The Tenderloin Carpaccio came highly recommended by our waiter as a starter. Haven’t seen this much on menus so I have to confess – I didn’t know what to expect. Well, it was superb. The thin slice of tenderloin looks sparse but packs a lot of flavour once combined with the rucola leaves and parmesan cheese. Worth trying wherever you encounter it next, and definitely at ATM.

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Decided on the Spaghetti Bolognese served with grilled artichoke as I was having a meat craving. It was nicely made, but lacked the punch and memorability I associate with a good bolognese sauce.

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ATM is a really interesting space located in a pristine part of town. The entry is from a backplane of Sundernagar market. Entering it feels very private, clandestine even! After climbing up to the restaurant you are greeted by a very well-stocked bar. They also have a terrace with a very cosy sunroom. On cloudy days and in winter, it’s a perfect spot for lounging and catching up over drinks. There are a few other sections, best discovered yourself rather than revealed here. All I can say is that I felt very gentlemanly and Delhi needs more such spaces.

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Visit À Ta Maison at 21, 1st Floor, Sunder Nagar Market, Behind HDFC Bank, Sunder Nagar, New Delhi. Call them at +91 9821868288.

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