The restaurant itself has been newly relaunched as an ode to the royal kitchens of India. I love its celebration of both cuisine and craft — even the menus are hand-etched and carved, inspired by the Mughal art of Parchinkari.

With a setting this majestic, you can keep a tablescape simple, leaning into the deep berry red.  Red garden roses, cut with the longest stems possible and placed in tall glasses from Ecru Jaipur give a sculptural height to the table. For the centrepiece, cut pomegrantes and roses layered up in a two-tier étagère.

Burgundy taper candles from Candle Flair were a perfect match then a flourish of tealights in votives to finish, shimmering against the table's silverware.

Every corner of this restaurant has its own mood and magic. I couldn't resist setting up a table for two - a time where placemats come into their own. These berry red ones add a splash of colour against the silverware.

Credits

Table linens: Rosanna Falconer
Candles: Candle Flair
Plates, cutlery, glassware: All courtesy of Leela Palace Jaipur
Outfit: Needle & Thread London

With thanks to all of the team at The Leela Palace Jaipur.

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