What Dinner at a 5-Star Hotel Costs in India: Taj, ITC, Marriott, Leela and Hyatt
"How much is dinner at the Taj?" is one of the most common dining searches in India, and the honest answer is that it depends on which of three things you book. A buffet, an à la carte meal and a set-menu dinner for two are priced very differently at the same hotel, and buffet rates change by city, by day of the week and by season.
This guide explains the three formats, then gives bookable set-menu prices for two at the major hotel brands, so you have a real number rather than an estimate.
The three ways to have dinner at a five-star hotel
| Format | What it is | What to expect to pay for two |
|---|---|---|
| Buffet | The all-day dining restaurant, unlimited spread, priced per person | Varies widely by city and property; weekend rates are higher |
| À la carte | Ordering from the menu at a signature restaurant | The most variable, since it depends entirely on what you order |
| Set menu for two | A fixed three to five-course menu, booked in advance at a known price | ₹2,349 to ₹19,199 depending on hotel and setting |
The set menu is the only one of the three with a price you know before you arrive, which is why it is the easiest to gift or budget for.
Taj
- Refined four-course dinner for two, Taj Delhi NCR — ₹6,500
- Poolside candlelight dinner at Taj Vivanta, Delhi NCR — ₹6,500
- Cabana four-course dinner, Taj Delhi NCR — ₹15,000
- Cabana candlelight dinner, Taj Vivanta Delhi — ₹15,199
- Dinner in the pagoda, Taj Bangalore — ₹19,199
The Leela
- Le Cirque Signature, The Leela Palace Bengaluru — ₹10,620 for three courses
- Zen, The Leela Palace Bengaluru — ₹11,151
- Jamavar, The Leela Palace Bengaluru — ₹11,800
- Jamavar, New Delhi — from ₹8,499
- Quattro, The Leela Bhartiya City — ₹4,718
- Private cabana, The Leela Ambience Delhi — ₹22,949
ITC
- Kebabs & Kurries, ITC Grand Central Mumbai — from ₹5,899
Marriott
- Sunday brunch, JW Marriott Bengaluru — ₹3,299
- MoMo Café, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru — ₹4,720
- JW Lounge, JW Marriott Mumbai — from ₹4,599
- OKRA, Hyderabad Marriott — ₹5,000
- Poolside candlelight dinner, Marriott Hyderabad — ₹7,849
- Under-the-stars dinner, Marriott Jaipur — ₹4,049
Hyatt
- Kitchen District, Hyatt Regency Gurgaon — from ₹3,099
- Under-the-stars dinner, Hyatt Regency Gurugram — ₹5,699
- Five-course dinner, Hyatt Place Gurugram — ₹6,649
- Poolside candlelight dinner, Hyatt Regency Gurugram — ₹7,599
- Cabana candlelight dinner, Hyatt Place Gurgaon — ₹9,199
Hilton
- Candlelight dinner, Hilton Gurugram — ₹4,749
- Poolside four-course dinner, Hilton Gurugram — ₹7,099
- Cabana dinner, DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram — ₹7,599
- Under-the-stars dinner, Hilton Bengaluru — ₹8,249
- Private cabana five-course dinner, Hilton Gurugram — ₹20,899
Radisson
- Candlelight lunch, Radisson Gurugram — ₹3,799
- Indoor four-course dinner, Radisson Delhi NCR — ₹4,749
- Three-course candlelight dinner, Radisson Gurugram — ₹5,199
- Poolside dinner, Radisson Delhi NCR — ₹6,149
- Poolside five-course dinner, Radisson Blu Hyderabad — ₹8,049
Other hotel brands
- Shang Palace, Shangri-La Bengaluru — from ₹2,599, the best value five-star dinner in this guide
- Tiamo, Conrad Bengaluru — from ₹3,899
- Quoin Bar, Novotel Delhi Aerocity — from ₹4,599
- The Westin Gurugram, four courses — ₹8,799
- The Claridges New Delhi, cabana — ₹11,699
What decides the price
- The setting, more than the food. The same hotel's indoor dinner and poolside cabana can differ by ₹10,000, because the cabana is a private booking with dedicated service.
- The city. Delhi NCR and Mumbai run higher than Jaipur or Hyderabad for a comparable hotel.
- The number of courses. Three-course menus start lower; five and seven-course menus carry the premium.
- Drinks. Almost always extra unless the listing says otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does dinner at a five-star hotel cost for two?
A set-menu dinner for two runs ₹2,600 to ₹6,500 at most five-star hotels, and ₹9,000 to ₹23,000 for a private cabana or a flagship restaurant.
Is a buffet cheaper than a set menu?
Often, per person, but buffet prices vary by city and day and change through the year. A set menu has a fixed price you can book in advance.
Which is the most affordable five-star dinner?
Shang Palace at Shangri-La Bengaluru from ₹2,599 for two, then Kitchen District at Hyatt Regency Gurgaon from ₹3,099.
Can I gift a five-star dinner?
Yes. Each experience is a voucher valid for 12 months, and the recipient books the date.