Authenticook – Dine with a local family

While the city is known for its food scene, locals will tell you that the best meal is the one cooked at home! Select and schedule a meal at the home of a home-chef for a great dining experience. Couple it with a cooking demo to learn the tricks of the trade.

• Web:

  www.authenticook.com

• E-mail:

  contact@authenticook.com

• Phone:

  +91 98194 97968

Bukhara

Specialising in Northwest Frontier and Mughal cuisine, the menu at Bukhara is dominated by meat. This popular place fills up easily, so it is worth booking ahead. You can find this place at the ITC Maurya Hotel.

• Web:

  www.itchotels.in

• Address:

  ITC Maurya, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 4621 5124

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12.30pm–2.45pm / 7pm–11.30pm

• More info:

  Located at ITC Maurya Hotel

Chili's

At Chili’s you can indulge in many dishes accompanied by bottomless beverages. Here you can choose between juicy steaks, great hamburgers, and creamy pastas. You can find Chili’s in Ambience Mall in the centre of New Delhi.

• Web:

  www.ambiencemalls.com/Dine

• Address:

  Vasant Kunj II, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 4087 0532

• Opening hours:

  Monday - Sunday 12pm-1am

• More info:

  3rd Floor, Ambience Mall

Chor Bizarre

A clever name, funky interiors and the milder cuisine of the Kashmir region, Chor Bizarre is a Kashmiri restaurant in the bustling heart of Old Delhi. Well-rated among locals and tourists, it is one of the best eateries in town, boasting a highly acclaimed restaurant in London.

• Web:

  www.chorbizarre.com

• E-mail:

  broadway@oldworldhospitality.com

• Address:

  Hotel Broadway, 4/15A Asaf Ali Road, New Dehli

• Phone:

  +91 11 4336 3600

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12pm–3.30pm / 7pm–11.15pm

• More info:

  Call or e-mail for reservations

Indian Accent

If you are looking for innovative Indian cuisine, you can come to Indian Accent. This restaurant offers great dishes in a stylish and cosy setting and can be found at Manor Hotel.

• Web:

  www.indianaccent.com

• Address:

  77 Friends Colony (West), New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 2692 5151

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12pm–2.30pm / 7pm–10.30pm

• More info:

  Located at Manor Hotel

Karim’s

Renowned for its delicious Indian cuisine and considered a true Delhi institution, Karim's was founded back in the 1910s. Lying in the shadow of the stunning Jama Masjid, it serves excellent Mughal cuisine, mouth-watering desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks.

• E-mail:

  karimhoteldelhi@gmail.com

• Address:

  16 Jama Masjid, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 2326 4981

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–1am

• More info:

  Located at Karim's Hotel

Agni

Agni nightclub is located in Connaught Place and is a great place for a night out, one of Delhi’s hottest clubs. It is small but they make up for it with all the dance beats. However, the drinks are expensive, with tax added on top, but definitely worth a visit.

• Web:

  www.theparkhotels.com

• Address:

  15 Parliament Street, Connaught Place, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 2374 3000

• Opening hours:

  Daily 3pm–12am

Aura - The Vodka Bar

The Aura is situated in The Claridge Hotel. In a chic minimalist interior with special effect lighting you can choose from an extensive beverage selection with over 75 brands of the finest and rare vodka brands from all across the globe.

• Web:

  www.claridges-hotels.com

• Address:

  12, Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 3955 5082

• More info:

  Located at the Claridges Hotel

Bunta Live Bar

Bunta Live Bar, in the busy Janpath Road, is known for its quirky décor made from recycled 'Bunta' (lemon or orange-flavoured soft drink) bottles, the food ranging from Bengal to Goa to Mumbai cuisine, and live music nights.

• Address:

  76, Janpath Rd, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 98107 47934

• Opening hours:

  Sunday–Thursday 12pm–12.30am, Friday–Saturday 12pm–1am

Island Bar

Located at Lobby Level at Hotel Shangri-La, Island Bar is a wine connoisseur’s delight, offering Delhi’s most extensive selection of wines and spirits. They also offer a collection of single malt whiskeys, international cigars, and an array of non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.

• Web:

  www.shangri-la.com

• Address:

  19 Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 4119 1030

• Opening hours:

  3pm-1am

• More info:

  Located at Hotel Shangri-La

Keya Kainoosh

In the Vasant Kunj area, you'll find the buzzing Keya Kainoosh lounge where the party never ends. With a convivial outdoor terrace and scrumptious finger food offerings, Keya Kainoosh is an easy pick for a night out in New Delhi.

• Address:

  DLF Promenade Mall, Ground Floor, 122-124, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 96502 55777

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12.30pm–1am

Kitty Su Night Club

The Kitty Su Night Club is open 6 days a week and offers you a multiple level party place. There are gigs here every week.

• Web:

  www.kittysu.com

• Address:

  Lobby Level The Lalit Hotel, Barakhamba Rd, Connaught Place, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 4444 7666

• Opening hours:

  Tuesday–Sunday 10pm–1am

Barista Coffee

This popular, comfortable coffee house chain offers modern Western fare from muffins to lattes. This café chain can be found throughout India and there are many outlets in New Delhi.

• Web:

  www.barista.co.in

• E-mail:

  information@barista.co.in

• Address:

  Shop No 9, Regal Building, Sansad Marg, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 4352 3770

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–10pm

Basil & Thyme

Basil & Thyme is claimed to be one of the best places to have lunch in New Delhi. This very stylish lunchtime restaurant is popular with Delhi's elite and serves highly eclectic, international cuisine.

• Web:

  basilandthyme.in

• Address:

  28 Sunder Nagar Market, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 4378 7722

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–11pm

Cafe Coffee Day

Cafe Coffee Day is the most pervasive coffee shop chain in India. You will find many outlets across the whole capital serving tasty cups of coffee and nice cakes.

• Web:

  www.cafecoffeeday.com

• Address:

  Connaught Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 6458 0767

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–1am

Café Lota

The hidden artefact of the National Crafts Museum showcases a modern take on regional Indian dishes. Patrons recommend fish and chips (amaranth-encrusted batter-fried sole with sweet potato fries), or 'palak patta chaat' (crispy spinach, potatoes and chickpeas topped with spiced yogurt, green chutney, and pomegranate seeds).

• Web:

  meltingpotfood.in/cafe-lota

• Address:

  Gate No. 2, National Crafts Museum, Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 78389 60787

• Opening hours:

  Monday 12pm–9.30pm, Tuesday–Sunday 8am–9.30pm

Café Turtle

This relaxing café above a bookshop is located in the heart of New Delhi and is popular with expats. Café Turtle serves teas, cakes, and light lunches. Here you can enjoy your tea on the lovely terrace and watch the beautiful sunset.

• Web:

  www.cafeturtle.com

• E-mail:

  FEEDBACK@CAFETURTLE.COM

• Address:

  The Full Circle Bookshop, 5B Khan Market, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 11 2465 5641

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–8pm

Farzi Cafe

In the frenetic business and financial hub of Connaught Place, the cheerful Farzi Cafe adds a modern touch on Indian cuisine through the use of 'molecular gastronomy' technology. The menu also offers non-Indian dishes and an array of 'bunta' (traditional homemade) cocktails and liquor options to choose from. There's traditional live music on Saturdays.

• Address:

  E-38/39, Rajiv Chowk, Inner Circle, Block E, Connaught Place, New Delhi

• Phone:

  +91 95998 89700

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12pm–1am