Dine & Drink
The food scene in Delhi is inpired by its past and new culinary innovations.
MODERN TASTE Celebrity chef Manish Mehrotra of Indian Accent is among the pioneers of modern Indian cuisine. His is the only Indian restaurant in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Here, expect Indian dishes with a contemporary spin, such as duck khurchan in a cone, and galautis stuffed with foie gras. Starts from `5,000/US$ 70 for two, indianaccent.com
SUCCULENT BRUNCHES
Olive Bar & Kitchen serves a refreshing Mediterranean cuisine in a rustic ambience. The setting, especially the outdoor seating, is elegant, classy, and dreamy. Its Sunday Brunch is an entity in itself and has many takers among the city’s well-heeled crowd. Craft cocktails and dewy interiors will be your big takeaway. Starts from `4,000/US$ 57 for two, olivebarandkitchen.com
PARTY CAPITAL
The Electric Room at The Lodhi is a swanky lounge popular among the cityparty-goers to dance the night away after a busy day of work. Over the weekend, the bar becomes a nightclub with revellers dancing into the wee hours of the night. Get a fancy cocktail, and let your hair down! Starts from `5,000/US$ 70 for two, thelodhi.com
FOOD WITH A VIEW A contemporary Thai restaurant-bar, 8 Bo Tai offers unobstructed views of the Qutab Minar from its twin terraces as you sip on a cocktail like bourbon-shirazcinnamon concotion in a setting that harmoniously combines Italian design, and Thai colours. Lab kai in crispy wonton shells, crispy lamb, and kabocha custard are the best-sellers. Starts from `3,500/US$ 50 for two, bo-tai.co.in