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DINING
Au Pied de Cochon
You can’t help but notice the abundance of pig motifs in Au Pied de Cochon, our 24-hour French bistro imported from Paris. The mood is subdued at breakfast, gets livelier as the day progresses and is downright festive as the after-midnight crowd gathers. The signature entrée is the Roasted Pig's Trotter with Béarnaise Sauce and French Fries, and you’ll also find fresh seafood, steak, pork and duck dishes.
Services: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Palm Restaurant
After making its name in New York City, The Palm brings its classic steakhouse menu and gentlemen’s club ambiance to the Mexican capital. Fresh prime meat and live lobsters flown in from Nova Scotia bolster the reputation for great food in big portions, and the exquisite wines, cigars and cognacs add refined finishing touches. Definitely the place to “see and be seen”, The Palm’s walls are adorned with caricatures of local, national and international celebrities.
Services: Lunch | Dinner
La Chimenea
Traditional Mexican cuisine takes its place in the “gourmet” category in La Chimenea. The creativity starts early, with an extensive breakfast menu favoured by businesspeople and hotel guests alike. Lunch and dinner are equally popular, thanks to delicious specialties such as the Sopa Tarasca, a Tarascan soup made with brown beans, tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream. On Sundays, an international buffet is presented to the lively sounds of mariachi music.
Services: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Alfredo di Roma
Many say Alfredo di Roma has the best Italian food in Mexico. There’s no doubt it is the most authentic, since the restaurant is a descendant of the original in Rome where Fettuccine Alfredo was created in 1914. This was also the first restaurant in Mexico City to use a sommelier to recommend the right wine – a service offered along with exquisite northern Italian specialties and live traditional music.
Services: Lunch | Dinner
Zhen Shanghai
Authenticity and excellence are top priorities in Zhen Shanghai, so the restaurant has five Chinese chefs from Hong Kong and mainland China in the kitchen. A superb Cantonese menu never fails to please traditional and contemporary tastes with entrées including the signature Peking Duck. The setting enhances the experience even further with a modern and elegant décor inspired by Chinese styles.
Services: Lunch | Dinner
Balmoral
Balmoral is the quintessential British tearoom. In the morning, you’re likely to see politicians and businesspeople discussing the day ahead, but in the afternoon, this quaint spot is where Mexico City’s high-society ladies like to gather. Gourmet sandwiches and a selection of fine English and international teas are offered throughout the day and evening.
Services: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner