Moti Mahal, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India

 The Moti Mahal in Lucknow is one of the most beautiful monuments of India. The Nawab of Lucknow, Saadat Ali Khan, constructed it. The Lucknow Moti Mahal is also known as Palace of Pearls. The Moti Mahal is located on the borders of Gomti and provides a spectacular view of the city of Nawabs. The Nawabs used this palace to view birds in flight and spend time in leisure. There are three buildings that comprise the whole construction.

    Moti Mahal Group more than five decades ago has brought about a paradigm change in people's mind about "eating out". This has been possible because the art of making and serving food has been carefully honed to perfection. Keeping the changing tastes of the times and preserving the traditions of fine tandoori fare, the passion for the very best has superceded all that is mundane and trivial. This passion for the tandoor reverberates through the ranks and files of our Group bringing forth the essence of Indian Hospitality and the best of Tandoori cuisine. What more would you need to make a successful restaurant.

Today, after a long and successful journey through the hearts of millions of guests who have enjoyed their repast, the Moti Mahal Group marches ahead with confidence to light the path for those who would like to share their success and glory.

There are several Moti Mahals all over the country. Most of them are restaurants and hotels, but the Moti Mahal of Lucknow was the residence of the Nawabs of Awadh. Also known by its literally translated name, Pearl Palace, Moti Mahal is located on Rana Partap Road on the bank of River Gomti, facing the Stadium and close to Hazratganj. It owes its name to its pearl like white structure.

Moti Mahal was constructed by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan so that his family could enjoy the sight of the animal fights, which were commonly held on the opposite side of the bank of the river. Nawabs of Awadh were bird lovers. The palace also enabled them to watch a variety of birds flying close by. It is, however, believed that these two reasons were merely a façade and the place that was built like a citadel, was used to keep a close watch over the movements and operations of the enemies.