Delhi's Best Fine-Dining Restaurants Trail
By Krati Purwar
Delhi, being the capital of India, is a hub of industries from various sectors. It is a home to people across various states of the country and parts of the world, making it a city for foodies. No matter what cuisine or dish you are craving, you can find it across restaurants in New Delhi. Catering to people with different taste palettes and pocket sizes, the capital features some of the most opulent fine-dining restaurants that are a must-visit for you like a cocktail of luxury interiors and flavourful dishes.
*Some restaurants listed in this trail serve non-vegetarian food, but have been added because they have good vegetarian options on their menu as well.
Kheer - Roseate House
If you are looking for a fine-dining restaurant in Delhi, nothing screams luxury like Kheer - Roseate House, New Delhi. Its aesthetically pleasing interiors set the vibe and make it a perfect joint for a special date. They have three separate menus - food, bar, and beverages. Boasting a live kitchen and classy decor, some of the must-try delicacies here include jalebi chaat, stuffed paneer tikka, murgh reshmi tikka, gosht ka aash, chhena papri chaat, etc.Le Cirque - The Leela Palace
To try international cuisine, there is no place better than the Le Cirque - The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Imagine a space with a relaxed atmosphere and Jazz music in the background, it’s a perfect setup to enjoy either French or Italian cuisine. A few dishes that you must order here are morel mushroom risotto, hand-cut black truffle fettuccine in black truffle sauce, ravioli stuffed with barolo braised duck leg, red beetroot and burrata risotto, and sous-vide pacific lobster with light garlic butter.Indian Accent
For a family gathering, an unofficial meeting with peers, and a romantic dinner with beau, head to Indian Accent in Lodhi Garden, New Delhi. Its luxurious interiors and elegant setup are nothing in front of the delicious and flavourful dishes on its menu. Some of the recommended dishes here include doda barfi, butter chicken kulcha, sweet corn shorba, chur chur paratha, murgh malai meatballs, pulled pork steak, dark chocolate mousse, curry leaf crab, and pulled pork steak.KLAP
KLAP is a fine dining restaurant located in Khan Market, New Delhi. Boasting a cosy ambience and lively interiors, this quaint eatery is known for featuring multiple cuisines on its menu. Some of the dishes that are a must-try here are katsu chicken, salmon tataki, wild mushroom beet risotto, Thai red curry, vung tau fish, meen kulambu, rogan josh, spicy Asian vegetable, rasmalai cheesecake, and dali chicken.Dum-Pukht - ITC Maurya
Dum-Pukht - ITC Maurya screams royalty with its opulent structure and luxurious interiors. Not only will you be mesmerised by the ambience but also experience gastronomical heaven after tasting the flavourful dishes from their menu. A few delicacies that you should not ignore on the menu include seekh nilofari, dudhiya kebab, gulab kheer, dum pukht biryani, shorba shahi pasand, mahi dariya, aloo bukhara kofta salan, murgh handi qoorma, and taftan dum pukht.Orient Express - Taj Palace
Are you looking for a place to experience fine dining? Head to Orient Express - Taj Palace. It has a private seating space where couples can enjoy their date. A few delicacies on their menu that stand out are lobster ravioli, lamb chops, baby artichoke, biscoff cheesecake, salmon tartare, and consomme, smoked duck agnolotti.Qla
Qla is a multi-cuisine restaurant with open as well as covered dining space. You can plan a romantic date under the stars here and enjoy delectables made by professionals. A few dishes on the menu that are a must-check out include wild mushroom and parmesan soup, lactobacillus chicken burger, kataifi prawn, sun-dried tomato tapenade, charcoal cabbage, and dry-aged smoked duck.
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