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Delhi New: Fine Dining
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Delhi's fine dining sits almost entirely inside its five-star hotels, a pattern set by the diplomatic quarter. Tasting menus and advance booking are the norm at the rooms below.
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Dhilli
Snapshot
Indian restaurant at The Oberoi built around the food of the city itself, drawing on Mughal, Punjabi and Old Delhi cooking. Chef-led menus change with the season and accommodate spice and dietary requests. The room is small and quiet, with service pitched to the hotel standard. Biryani and kebabs anchor the order.
Cuisine
Indian, North Indian
Approx Price For Two
₹7,000 (approx.)Signature Dishes
- Smoked Butter Chicken
- Biryani
- Yoghurt Parfait Chaat
Tips
- The kitchen adjusts salt and spice on request, so state preferences when ordering.
- Booking is advised; the dining room seats a small number.
- Combine dinner with a drink at Cirrus 9 on the same property.
Operating Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 12:30–15:00, 19:00–23:00
- Friday – Sunday: 12:30–15:00, 19:00–23:30
Indian Accent
Snapshot
Modern Indian restaurant at The Lodhi, opened in 2009 under chef Manish Mehrotra. It has appeared on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list and helped define the inventive Indian category in the country. Menus run as multi-course tastings with vegetarian and non-vegetarian tracks, alongside an a la carte selection.
Cuisine
Modern Indian
Approx Price For Two
₹10,000 (approx.)Signature Dishes
- Chef's Tasting Menu
- Blue Cheese Naan
- Daulat ki Chaat
Tips
- Reservations open weeks ahead and dinner sittings fill first.
- Dinner runs in two seatings, so confirm which slot you hold.
- Flag allergies at booking rather than on arrival; the menu is fixed in advance.
Operating Hours
- Monday – Sunday: 12:00–14:30, 18:45–21:00, 21:45–00:00
Le Cirque
Snapshot
French and Italian restaurant at The Leela Palace, an outpost of the New York original. The dining room is dimly lit with banquette seating and a view over Chanakyapuri. A seven-course degustation runs alongside the a la carte menu, and the wine list is among the deeper ones in the city. Service is formal.
Cuisine
French, Italian
Approx Price For Two
₹12,000 (approx.)Signature Dishes
- Confit de Canard
- Truffle Risotto
- Seven-Course Degustation
Tips
- Reservations are required and smart dress is expected.
- Ask for wine pairing with the degustation; the sommelier builds it to the menu.
- The kitchen handles dietary restrictions well when told in advance.
Operating Hours
- Monday – Sunday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:30
Varq
Snapshot
Indian restaurant at the Taj Mahal Hotel on Man Singh Road, named after the edible silver leaf used in Mughal cooking. The kitchen reworks regional dishes in a fine dining format, with a chef's tandoori platter as a standing recommendation. Window tables look onto the hotel gardens. Presentation and table service are the draw.
Cuisine
Modern Indian, North Indian
Approx Price For Two
₹8,000 (approx.)Signature Dishes
- Palak Patta Chaat
- Dilli 6 Chicken Curry
- Tamatar aur Jaitoon ke Kofte
Tips
- Request a garden-facing table when booking.
- The vegetarian selection is as extensive as the non-vegetarian one.
- Khan Market is a short walk away for a pre-dinner browse.
Operating Hours
- Monday – Saturday: 12:30–14:45, 19:00–23:45
- Sunday: 12:30–14:45, 19:00–22:45
Soy x Neung Roi, Radisson Blu Plaza
Snapshot
Thai and pan-Asian restaurant at the Radisson Blu Plaza in Mahipalpur, near the airport. The kitchen is run by Thai chefs working with fresh aromatics rather than packaged pastes. Set menus cover the range for first-time diners. The room was formerly branded Neung Roi and now trades under the combined Soy x Neung Roi name.
Cuisine
Thai, Pan-Asian
Approx Price For Two
₹6,000 (approx.)Signature Dishes
- Tom Kha
- Steamed Fish with Garlic Chilli Oil
Tips
- Call ahead to confirm service hours, which are not listed publicly.
- The kitchen will adjust dishes for dietary needs on request.
- The hotel is close to Terminal 3 and suits a meal before a late flight.
Sevilla
Snapshot
Spanish and Mediterranean restaurant at The Claridges, with a courtyard of curtained cabanas set around a garden. Live music plays on most evenings. The kitchen covers tapas, paella and pasta, with a seafood section that carries much of the menu. Dinner service only, and the outdoor seating suits the cooler months.
Cuisine
Spanish, Mediterranean, Italian
Approx Price For Two
₹7,000 (approx.)Signature Dishes
- Paella
- Croquettes
- Seafood Tapas
Tips
- Cabana seating needs booking a day or more ahead.
- Anniversary and celebration packages with wine and cake can be added at booking.
- Portions are small, so order across several courses.
Operating Hours
- Monday – Sunday: 19:00–23:30
