Malls start seeming drab after a couple of dates for some people and for some even after one. After one has been to the movies, been to India Gate and Old Fort, it seems like one has exhausted the possibilities of fresh venues for a date in Delhi. Or does it? There is so much more that two people could do while out on a date in Delhi.
Here are some of the obvious and some not-so-obvious places for a refreshing date in Delhi : Lodi The Garden Restaurant, Lodhi Garden
The Garden Restaurant offers beautiful seating amid the green canopy to
converse with your date. It is touted as Delhi's best alfresco
restaurant.
New Delhi is not only the political capital of India,
it is also a cosmopolitan city at its best, boasting a wide range of
outstanding cafés, award winning restaurants and memorable local
eateries. This list explores the best places in town to experience
mouth-watering local and international cuisines in impressive settings.
Overlooking a lush lawn and a beautiful veranda, Indian Accent
at The Manor offers Indian fusion food at its best, combining global
techniques and ingredients with traditional flavors of India. In 2014,
Indian Accent was rated as number one restaurant in India and number
three in Asia by the '2014 TripAdvisor Travellers’ ChoiceTM Restaurants'
awards, honoring travellers’ favorite fine dining restaurants around
the world. Welcoming guests on a unique culinary journey, the
restaurant’s chef Manish Mehrotra has succeeded in designing a menu
which can satisfy both adventurous palates and traditional ones. The
chef’s menu can be paired with delicious wines, offering good value for
money. Indian Accent, 77, Freinds Colony West, New Delhi, India, +91 11 2692 5151
Social Offline
offers a variety of dishes from around the world, but what it really
stands out for is its innovative design and concept. Also located in the
trendy Hauz Khas Village offering beautiful unmatched views of the
area, Social Offline is a space that blends both office and coffee shop
worlds together. It is the ideal urban hangout place to work while
relaxing, to be in the real world, socialize offline on their premises,
while staying connected to the virtual world. Social Offline is the
urban hub for New Delhi’s most talented innovators and artists, offering
them a collaborative workspace. They always have an exciting art and
culture agenda, including stand up comedies, photography exhibitions and
guest DJs playing live. Social Offline, 9A & 12, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi, India, +91 (0)7838652814
Set against the backdrop of the ‘Lodhi Gardens’ heritage park, which
showcases beautiful 16th and 17th century Mughal architecture, Lodi - The Garden Restaurant
is one of the most popular al fresco casual dining establishments,
offering the best of European influenced cuisine. Hidden behind
beautiful trees in a lush botanical environment, this restaurant offers a
quaint and peaceful atmosphere, far away from the hustle and bustle of
the city. Against a backdrop of jazz and chattering birds, guests can
enjoy a romantic dinner on the outdoor terrace, mouth-watering evening
cocktails and even a leisurely Sunday brunch in the elegant interiors.
Lodi also hosts a range of cultural events from live music to book
readings and stand up comedy, making it the ideal cultural hub in New
Delhi. Lodi - The Garden Restaurant, Opposite Mausam Bhavan, Near Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi, India, +91 98187 43232
Located in one of the hippest and happening places of New Delhi,
namely the Hauz Khas Village, Yeti - The Himalayan Kitchen offers the
best of Himalayan cuisine. A wide range of this hilly area’s cuisine is
available on the menu, which also reflects culinary imagination. This
type of cuisine is particularly spicy even to Indian palates. The food
is always delectable and the service efficient. Guests sitting near some
of the windows can also enjoy beautiful views on the Hauz Khas lake and
the 14th century structures overlooking the park. Yeti - The Himalayan Kitchen, 50 A, 2nd floor, Hauz Khas village, New Delhi, India,+91 98119 90608
Latitude 28
Latitude 28
is Chef Ritu Dalmia’s gem, a café with a kitsch design at its best
located in the popular Khan Market, inside Good Earth; a premier
destination for sustainable home, housewares and clothes. Also popularly
known as the Good Earth café, Latitude 28 is the perfect place to hang
out with family and friends and enjoy food in a small, modern and
comfortable urban Indian setting. The food is always fresh and healthy,
including a variety of dishes such as bruschettas, mouth-watering
desserts, fresh pasta and crisp salads among others, and can be paired
with exquisite wines selected by the Chef herself. Latitude 28 was voted
the best café in Delhi by Hindustan Times. Latitude 28, 9, Khan Market, New Delhi, India, +91 11 2462 1013
Sevilla at the Claridges Hotel
Set in one of Delhi’s oldest and most prestigious hotels, namely the Claridges, Sevilla
offers the best of Spanish food to be found in the city and beyond.
Indeed, the restaurant was awarded the Times Foods Awards for the Best
Spanish Restaurant in 2014. Named after the beautiful cultural capital
of Andalusia in Southern Spain,
Sevilla at the Claridges Hotel is New Delhi’s most reputable
Mediterranean casual dining restaurant. Even the interior design was
planned in a way that reflects the Spanish Riviera to the delight of the
restaurant’s guests. Its innovative gastronomy continues to attract
Delhi’s food lovers’ attention who keep praising this place year after
year. Sevilla, The Claridges Hotel, 12 Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi, India, +91 11 4133 5133
Located in New Delhi’s old business district, namely Connaught Place, Wenger’s
is a pastry shop and bakery that offers a wide range of signature cakes
and desserts, pastries, sandwiches, artisan breads and much more. They
have been around in the same location since 1926, making it one of the
oldest and most reputable bakeries in Delhi. Starting as pioneers in the
Swiss
confectionery business in India, the reputation they have earned over
the years is one to die for, and other bakeries around the city are
still not able to compete with this legendary place. Wenger’s, A-16, Middle Circle, Block A, Connaught Place, New Delhi, India, +91 11 2332 4373
Nizam’s Kathi Kebabs
No visit to Delhi would be complete without a visit to Nizam’s Kathi Kebabs,
especially for kebab lovers! Located in the historic city centre of
Connaught place, Nizam’s Kathi Kabab serves the best of North Indian
cuisine. Kebabs are of course a house specialty, especially kathi kababs
and roasted kababs, but so is the delicious biryani! Also, it is worth
noting that the meat they serve is always halal and includes goat meat
and chicken. Nizam’s Kathi Kebabs, H-Five & Six, Plaza Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi, India, +91-11-2332 1953
Located in Old Serai, Cherie
is a romantic restaurant with a French touch of elegance blending
influences of well-known energetic Parisian jazz clubs and the warm
Garden Bistros found in Provence. Set against the backdrop of the Qutub
Minar, the second you enter this area, it feels like you went back in
time. Luckily, there is Cherie, a beautiful restaurant where guests
enjoy evenings in the vicinity of the Qutub! There is also a great
ambiance in the restaurant itself which specialise in Italian, European
and Continental cuisines. It's a must try for any pizza and Italian cuisine lover is their wood fired pizza! Cherie, One Qutub, 1501, Kalka Das Marg, Mehrauli,, New Delhi, India, +91 88004 80048
Thai High
Thai High, with its fashionable bar and rooftop terrace, is one of the hidden gems in New Delhi. They mix authentic Thai
cuisine to contemporary designs and romantic views overlooking the
Qutub Minar, and other beautiful and green areas of Delhi to make their
guests’ dining experience one of the most memorable! Candle lit tables,
and the sounds of world music and rippling water, only help creating a
fairy tale but modern and refreshing ambiance. Not to be missed are the
signature prawn black pepper, crispy vegetable salad, and red snapper
chili sour. Thai High, 1091/1, Ambawatta Complex, Kalkadass Marg, Mehrauli, New Delhi, India, +91 99108 84229 By Sarine Arslanian
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