Sorrento is an upscale restaurant located in New Delhi's Shangri La Eros hotel. The upscale restaurant serves inventive Italian fare with an Indian twist. Sorrento maintains her position as one of the city's finest Italian fine-dining establishments, thanks to a new simple but bold and flavorful menu created by the chef, as well as a great presentation. The cutely decorated 60-seater dining area provides a clear view of the open kitchens where chefs showcase their art while preparing flavor-packed meals.

The restaurant is a large, well-lit cheery space with the usual accouterments of an Italian eatery: open kitchens for both pizza and mains, an island that is a salumeria (deli) of sorts, and fridges where you can choose your cheese and cured meats by the weight, which the chef then slices razor-thin on an impressive scarlet Berkel machine. The vibe is interactive, friendly and rustic.

The menu is extensive. It’s one that will make you want to come back to try things since you won’t be able to have it all in a single sitting. The traditional rustic Tuscan pasta is a must-have if you like to get it. The agnolotti sat in a fine brown jus of both types of meats.

Location: 19 Ashoka Road Connaught Place, Shangri-La's - Eros Hotel, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi 110001

Website: https://www.shangri-la.com/newdelhi/erosshangrila/dining/restaurants/sorrento

Le Cirque is an Italian restaurant that serves French-inspired cuisine. The famous restaurant is located on the 10th floor of the Leela Palace and is divided into three areas: the main dining area, which has some seats overlooking the city and others very close to the open kitchen, private dining rooms, and the entrance bar. Chef Matteo Fontana and his team ensure that diners have a culinary experience that exceeds their expectations with a memorable menu that features delicate and refined ingredients.

The restaurant had an open kitchen concept and the decor is very modern in design. The main dining area has very high ceilings with well-lit light and the private rooms are dominated by beautiful wooden furniture delivering cosy atmosphere. Every staff member is attentive and diners end up feeling like a special guest.

The menu includes delicious focaccia bread; an amusing, refreshing Italian gazpacho (chilled tomato soup) with Tuscan liver paté, and Acacia honey glazed female duck breast served with roasted potatoes. Desserts include tiramisu, the napoleon, baked Alaska, and the Le Cirque creme brûlée; passion fruit meringue; petits fours (florentine, fresh fruit tart, green apple chocolate, berry financier, and raspberry truffle). At Le Cirque, there is an extensive list of wines from around the world (about 200 separate choices).

Location: The Leela Palace Hotel, 10th Floor, Diplomatic Enclave, Near Wonderland Play School, Chanakyapuri, Delhi 110021

Website: https://www.theleela.com/the-leela-palace-new-delhi/restaurants/le-cirque

There aren't many Spanish restaurants in New Delhi, and none are as elegant as Sevilla at Claridge's. This restaurant is ideal for special occasions. The design is stunningly beautiful. This romantic setting creates anticipation from the moment you begin walking on the cobblestone path leading to the restaurant. Instead of a single-room restaurant, you will be delighted to find small pavilions and covered areas that serve as the restaurant. Sevilla's outdoor and indoor blending will enchant you indefinitely. The beautiful concept of pavilions and covered areas with a lighted cobbled path transports you to Spain. The restaurant is cleverly woven into the trees, and the upper floor sitting area on the pavilion creates a memorable experience.

The chef's dishes clearly demonstrate the Spanish influence on the menu. The chef does an outstanding job with the ingredients, fully utilizing them. The menu is fantastic, with tapas that are both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The patatas bravas and goat cheese gnocchi are delicious. Romana artichokes with salsa verde are a traditional Spanish dish, so give them a try.

The desserts section offers some unique dishes. Classic Spanish dessert churros, chocolate ravioli, Catalan tarts and homemade gelatos crown the meal. The staff of Sevilla waits on you with a friendly attitude observing your every need. The restaurant is expensive so it is often visited for special occasions. Delicious food and a beautiful ambiance make Sevilla a popular choice.

Location: The Claridges, 12, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Road, Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110011

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The best Italian food is served simply and abundantly. This robust cuisine has become a crowd-pleaser among Indian foodies, and almost every other café has Italian food on its menu, attesting to its popularity. And, in this restaurant, Italian cuisine has expanded far beyond pasta and pizzas. It’s a good place for families but if you have something more formal in mind, then give it a skip.

Bella Italia, as the name suggests, specializes in hearty Italian fare. To maintain the food's authenticity, many of its ingredients are imported from the United Kingdom. You should look forward to their Sunday brunches. They are generous and cost-effective. The food at Bella Italia is not cheap, but it is delicious. Arancini funghi, gamberi, zuppa minestrone, calamari, polpette, insalata verde, funghi arroto, mixed Italian olives, and pollo Milanese bites comprise the first course. You should not fill up on their delectable appetizers; save some room for the main course.

The dining area of Bella Italia is split across two levels in spacious quarters so one has plenty of room to walk around. A cute yellow Vespa is parked on the landing of the upper level as a welcome surprise. The look is casual, relaxed and down-to-earth here with all the light wooden tones used all over the room.

Location: Holiday Inn, Asset Area 12, Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi, Delhi Cantonment, Delhi 110037

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Lodi - The Garden Restaurant, Sewara Hospitality's flagship property, is regarded as the city's favorite al fresco casual dining establishment. Lodi, located in Lutyens Delhi, remains a popular hangout for leisurely Sunday brunches, evening cocktails, and other gastronomical experiences inspired by their guests' preferences.

The restaurant is an extension of Lodhi Garden, with its lush botanical surroundings, pebbled walkways, and bamboo railings. The menu is an eclectic mix of flavors from around the world, with a focus on the popular European-influenced cuisine. Lodi - The Garden Restaurant borrows serenity from the adjacent Lodhi Gardens; a peaceful heritage park that is a must-visit for both travelers & locals. Housing numerous trees more than a century old and steeped in history, Lodhi garden boasts of 16th & 17th-century Mughal architecture and beautifully decorated tombs with a well laid out garden consisting of small water bodies and a variety of flora, fauna.

Location: India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

More information: https://bit.ly/3JnEyyz

Le Cirque, the most expensive French-Italian restaurant in Manhattan is brought to India by The Leela Hotels. It offers lavish five-course meals with glasses of the finest wine astounding in taste, presentation and price, of course. The most drool-worthy dishes on the menu are the Osscetra Caviar, Black Cod Paupiette, Crème Brûlée and Bostecca ‘alla Fiorentina.

Being a part of such a regal hotel and carrying such a culinary historic name, the restaurant has a reputation to uphold. The parent menu is heavily influenced by Europe, but Le Cirque has gradually transitioned to include Italian recipes that have taken over. The pasta here is especially delicious, especially the crab pasta, beef cheek ravioli, truffle spaghetti, and vegetable lasagne. Mushroom risotto, radicchio risotto, pork belly, scallops, tuna, smoked Himalayan trout, chicken with baby potatoes, beef with mashed potatoes, and pan-seared sea bass are all excellent choices for main courses. Their risotto Bollinger is cooked in Bollinger champagne, making it unique in the city and a must-order.

Location: The Leela Palace Hotel, 10th Floor, Diplomatic Enclave, Near Wonderland Play School, Chanakyapuri, Delhi 110021

Website: https://www.theleela.com/the-leela-palace-new-delhi/restaurants/le-cirque

The historic and classic Bukhara is housed in one of the world's most prestigious hotels, the ITC Maurya, which is centrally located in Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, South Delhi. It is a wonderful fine dining establishment renowned for the high quality of its delectable North Indian and European cuisine prepared for special holidays. This plush restaurant's elegant surroundings are created by artistically done interiors in vibrant hues of ochre and brown. It is a fantastic and well-known specialty restaurant for food lovers who want to enjoy mouthwatering Mughlai cuisine in a sophisticated setting.

This legendary restaurant's indoor seating arrangement is comfortable, making it ideal not only for family dinners and lunches but also for spoiling your important business associates with super delicious food and drinks. The cool ambiance of the rugged interiors is ideal for a romantic rhendvouz with your date and enjoys memorable moments. Melodious soft music is played, enhancing the lovely atmosphere of this impressive restaurant. Shiny cutlery, crisp tableware, and attractive plates enhance the fine dining experience. Bukhara has a stylish ambiance and a unique blend of tradition and modernity, as professional chefs prepare mouthwatering food for the guests.

Location: Bukhara - ITC Maurya, Sardar Patel Marg, Akhaura Block, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri

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