Food at the Retreat
Home-cooked Indian and Continental meals, made every day
Breakfast
Complimentary
Fresh fruit, eggs, porridge, toast, parathas, pancakes, coffee, tea.
Lunch
Lighter, comforting meals - Indian home lunch style or simple continental plates and salad.
Dinner
Heartier, sit-together meals -
Roasts, stews, Continental mains, soups, pastas and salad.
From Our Daily Menu
Our most cooked and most requested everyday dishes.
Pizzas
Pizzas with a crisp base and fresh toppings, made from scratch.
Roast Chicken
Slow-roasted with herbs and vegetables, served warm and comforting.
Paneer Sabzi
An instant classic, rich, and creamy paneer curry with balanced spices and a hint of sweetness.
The Retreat Salad
Tomatoes, onions, lettuce and cucumber tossed in our house dressing. Usually leads to someone asking for the recipe.
Vegetable Roast
Seasonal vegetables roasted slowly with herbs from our garden.
Malta Marmalade
A bright, citrusy marmalade made in small batches. Slightly tart, slightly sweet, perfect on warm toast.
Baked fish
Whole baked fish marinated in butter, lemon and home-grown organic herbs.
Pulao with Pahadi Raita
Fragrant pulao cooked with local spices and vegetables, paired with a herby raita the hills are known for.
Our Bakery
Fresh, warm and made in small batches. Cakes, cookies, breads and desserts - these tend to disappear quickly, so do tell us in advance if you’d like something special.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Smooth, lightly set and balanced with the freshness of strawberries.
Chocolate Pudding
Soft, warm and deeply comforting. Disappears faster than intended.
Tarts
Slow-roasted with herbs and vegetables/meats, served warm and comforting.
Fresh Herb Bread
Warm, fragrant loaves baked with herbs from the estate garden.
Quiche
A soft quiche filled with seasonal vegetables/chicken/bacon and herbs with a tender, custard-like center and a golden crust.
Scones
Golden, tender scones that pair beautifully with tea.
Morsels
Small, bite-sized treats made for nibbling between cups of tea or coffee.
Apple and Pear Pie
A classic pie with tender apples and pears tucked into a buttery crust.
Berry Pie
Savour a delightful pie filled with the season's freshest berries.
Hungry yet?
There’s much more we’d love to cook for you. Come and enjoy it all at The Retreat, Bhimtal.
Reach Us Directly
Hello! I’m Paddy (Padmini), your host. Tell me what you have in mind, and I’ll help you plan a lovely stay.