Delhi
Inside luxury Lodhi hotel, though privately run, Indian Accent is one of the capital's top dining experiences. Chef Manish Mehrotra works his magic using…
Must-see restaurants in Delhi
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Down a narrow alley off a lane leading south from Jama Masjid, Karim’s has been delighting carnivores since 1913. Expect meaty Mughlai treats such as…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
A family-run hole-in-the-wall serving inexpensive portions of just one dish – chhole bhature (spicy chickpeas, accompanied by delicious, freshly made,…
New Delhi
Bamboo slices the sunlight into flattering stripes at this outdoor restaurant offering a modern take on delicious Indian cooking from across the regions…
New Delhi
Founder Mr Kamath's dad was a mango vendor in Mangalore, which apparently inspired his love of fruit. He went on to start Naturals, with its wonderfully…
Delhi
This is a food court par excellence, and you'll find any type of cuisine you fancy here, from Indian street food and Tibetan momos (dumplings) to high-end…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Considering its gritty Paharganj location and its street-food roots, the interior of this locals' favourite is surprisingly elegant (there's even a…
New Delhi
Located in a peaceful garden-courtyard inside Triveni Art Gallery, this delightful cafe has seating on a plant-filled terrace overlooking a small, grassy…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
The Korean food is fresh and authentic here; try the bibimbap (rice bowl with vegetables, egg and pickles; ₹270). But it takes determination to find this…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
This winding lane off Chandni Chowk has been dishing up its namesake paratha fresh off the tawa (hotplate) for generations, originally serving pilgrims at…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
This tiny place on the corner of a narrow gali (lane) is famous for its dahi bhalle (fried lentil balls served with yoghurt and garnished with chutney)…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Named for everyone’s favourite dhal, Tadka's no-frills interior and relatively low prices belie its fabulously tasty menu, which includes delicious dhal …
South Delhi
It's a rare treat to find a Bihari restaurant in Delhi, and this artsy, shabby-chic place with fabulous views from its 4th-floor perch has authentic…
South Delhi
This superb South Indian restaurant feels like a temple, with a woodcarved interior, waiters dressed as devotees, and incense burning on the exterior…
Delhi
Fun, friendly and fabulously colourful, this laid-back east-Asian restaurant, with funky manga art and retro Chinese posters on the walls, has an eclectic…
New Delhi
Fabulous dosas, idlis and other South Indian delights. With queues coming out the door, this is the biggest and the best of Delhi's Saravana Bhavan…
New Delhi
A hallowed bargain, the canteen at the Andhra Pradesh state house serves cheap and delicious unlimited South Indian thalis to a seemingly unlimited stream…
New Delhi
Thalis fit for a king. Treat yourself with food-of-the-gods vegetarian thalis that encompass a fantastic array of Gujarati and Rajasthani dishes.
New Delhi
Delhi’s best thali (₹230–320) is served up in unassuming surroundings – a simple Tamil canteen on the edge of Connaught Place. There are queues every meal…
Delhi
This very popular no-frills place serves authentic Andhra-style sattvik food, a yogic dietary tradition based on pure and energy-rich foodstuffs…
New Delhi
This small, but enduring food market, made up of a dozen-or-so restaurants and ice-cream shops, set around a quiet square, is the go-to place for…
New Delhi
The staff canteen at Kerala House (Kerala Government HQ in Delhi) offers bargain set meals cooked with authentic Keralan spices. Lunchtimes are wildly…
Delhi
Housed within the grandiose Ashok hotel, this branch of venerable South Indian restaurant Sagar Ratna is considered the best of all the locations around…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
This beautifully restored haveli is a labour of love by politician Vijay Goel, and it's good to see one of Old Delhi's grand havelis finally get some TLC…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Transported to Delhi from its mother ship in Varanasi, this German-owned bakery-cum-cafe-cum-restaurant does standout, largely organic, health-conscious…
New Delhi
This buzzy Connaught Place joint signifies the Delhi foodie penchant for quirkiness, with all sorts of 'molecular gastronomy' and unusual fusion dishes…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
This popular local sweet shop is the place in Paharganj to come for your evening treats; try the kaju barfi (cashew-milk sweet wrapped in silver leaf) or…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Currently the most popular of the numerous rooftop restaurants and cafes overlooking frenetic Tooti Chowk, Exotic is a small laid-back place with a breezy…
New Delhi
Fresh fish is flown in daily from Mangalore to this buzzing restaurant in the diplomatic district. There are three intimate levels, decorated with…
New Delhi
In the beautifully restored colonial-era Bikaner House, Chor Bizarre ('Thieves' Market') is a new branch of Hotel Broadway's famous restaurant on the…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Although overshadowed by its famous neighbour, Karim's, Al-Jawahar is also fantastic, serving up tasty Mughlai cuisine at Formica tables in an orderly…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
There's only one true Moti Mahal, and its been open for six generations – it's full of charm, with a stuck-in-time atmosphere, though it's dead during the…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
The Kuremal family have been making kulfi (traditional Indian ice cream) since 1906, and serve up delicious options including pomegranate and rose from…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
A Karol Bagh institution for its scrumptious special pista badam kulfi (frozen milk dessert with pistachio, almond and cardamom). Unless you're a kulfi…
New Delhi
Fashion designer Rohit Baal created Véda’s sumptuous interior, making for Connaught Place’s most dimly lit eatery, a dark boudoir with swirling neo-Murano…
Delhi
The Oberoi Gurgaon’s swish restaurant wins plaudits for its creative Indian cuisine. Its seafood is outstanding, flown in daily from the coast, but for…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Eat like a local rather than a tourist at this popular Paharganj dhaba (simple roadside eatery). It's no frills, for sure, but the food is tasty, as are…
Delhi
Not quite as popular as its Hauz Khas sister, this branch of Social is funky nonetheless, with a faux old-city terrace, including washing hanging beside…
New Delhi
This no-frills, always-busy dhaba (snack bar) is a basic hole in the wall that’s hugely popular with local workers for its famous butter chicken (₹230)…
Delhi
The coolification of upscale shopping enclave Khan Market continues apace with Perch, a wine bar-cafe that's all pared-down aesthetic, waiters in pencil…
