Fine Dining in Delhi: Best Restaurants and Dinners for Two
Delhi's dining runs from the old-school hotel restaurants of Lutyens and Aerocity to the newer rooms in South Delhi and Connaught Place. It also has more poolside and cabana dinner setups than any other Indian city, which is why so many anniversary and proposal dinners happen here.
Here is where to book, by area and by budget, with what a dinner for two costs at each.
Fine dining at five-star hotels in Delhi
- Jamavar, New Delhi — the Delhi outpost of the Leela's flagship Indian restaurant, from ₹8,499 for two.
- Taj Delhi NCR — a refined four-course dining experience for two at ₹6,500, or the poolside candlelight dinner at Vivanta for the same price.
- Dilli 32, The Leela Ambience — indoor candlelight dinner for two, ₹5,849.
- Quoin Bar, Novotel Aerocity — from ₹4,599.
- Radisson Delhi NCR — indoor four-course candlelight dinner, ₹4,749.
Fine dining in Central Delhi and Connaught Place
- The Darzi Bar & Kitchen, Connaught Place — vegetarian four-course for two, ₹4,998 or non-vegetarian at ₹6,288.
- The Embassy — one of Delhi's oldest restaurants, from ₹2,599.
- Dhaba Estd 1986 — from ₹2,899.
- The Imperial Spice — from ₹2,599.
Fine dining in South Delhi
- ROOH — modern Indian, from ₹4,599 for two.
- QLA — set in a Mehrauli heritage building, from ₹4,599.
- DRAMZ — from ₹3,899.
- Sana-di-ge — coastal seafood, ₹4,000 for two, with a vegetarian version at the same price.
- Swan — from ₹2,599.
Poolside, cabana and open-air dinners
This is what Delhi does better than anywhere else in India.
- Poolside candlelight dinner at Umrao, ₹5,199
- Open-air fountain-side dinner at Umrao, ₹5,199
- Poolside candlelight dinner at Radisson, ₹6,149
- Exclusive poolside three-course dinner, ₹7,099
- Private cabana dinner at The Leela Ambience, ₹22,949
- Romantic dining package at Taj Vivanta Dwarka, ₹49,999
What fine dining costs in Delhi
| Budget for two | What you get |
|---|---|
| ₹2,300 to ₹3,500 | Set menus at well-known independent restaurants |
| ₹3,500 to ₹5,500 | Hotel restaurants, indoor candlelight dinners, balcony dinners |
| ₹5,500 to ₹8,000 | Poolside and open-air dinners, Taj and Leela dining rooms |
| ₹10,000 and above | Private cabanas, proposal setups, full romantic dining packages |
Booking tips
- October to March is the season for outdoor dinners. From April to June, book indoors or very late in the evening.
- Aerocity is the easiest area if your guests are coming from different parts of NCR, since it sits between Delhi and Gurgaon.
- Poolside and cabana setups are single-table bookings and usually need three to five days' notice.
- Most five-star restaurants expect smart casual and turn away shorts and slippers.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best fine dining restaurants in Delhi?
Jamavar for Indian, ROOH for modern Indian, QLA for the setting, and the Taj and Leela dining rooms for a formal evening.
What does a fine dining dinner for two cost in Delhi?
₹2,300 to ₹5,000 at most restaurants. Poolside and cabana dinners run ₹5,000 to ₹23,000.
Where can I plan a proposal dinner in Delhi NCR?
Poolside and cabana setups at Radisson and Taj are built for it, with private seating and a dedicated server.