It’s the month of love! As Valentine’s Day inches closer, romance begins to fill the air with celebrations, dinner dates and grand gestures. Thankfully, there are some perennially romantic restaurants in Delhi that add allure to an evening. From sexy cocktails to stimulating ambience, there’s something on offer at each of these places. Take your pick and woo your partner with a romantic meal in the city this Valentine’s Day. 💥17 romantic restaurants in Delhi 🍀Sevilla, The Claridges, APJ Abdul Kalam RoadTreat your partner to a candlelit dinner at this Mediterranean-style restaurant. Plush seating and gorgeous chandeliers add a sophisticated charm to the ambience, while the suave service keeps things flowing smoothly through the night. Sample the extensive tapas menu and pair it with global wines from the cellar. Sevilla, The Claridges, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road. 🍀ROOH, MehrauliAmbawatta One, the 150-year old-haveli that ROOH calls home, is home to some of Mehrauli’s modish boutique stores. After treating your other half to some splurging, head to ROOH for a romantic end to your day, and you’ll find that the quaint building belies the chic interiors of the restaurant. Velveteen seating lets you kick back and fall into easy conversation while Indian dishes with a global touch tease your palate. The foliage-lined terrace looks out to Qutub Minar, only adding to the charm of the place. H-5/1, First Floor, Ambawatta One, Kalka Das Marg, Mehrauli. 🍀QLA, MehrauliAt QLA, vivid shrubbery accents muted interiors wherever you look, adding a touch of life to the sexily dark environs. The vibe is just perfect—minimalistic yet uplifting. You can also choose to dine outdoors and enjoy glimpses of the Qutub Minar in the distance. Wherever you are seated, soft jazz tunes will keep you both company while you savour imported meats, seafood, cocktails and exquisite wines. 4-A Seven Style Mile, Kalka Das Marg, next to Qutab Minar, Mehrauli. 🍀Olive Bar and Kitchen, MehrauliOlive Bar and Kitchen has all the elements of a classic date-night restaurant, and then some more. A pebbled pathway welcomes you and your beloved into a spacious courtyard under the shade of a banyan. Music floats in the air throughout the evening, the crisp Mehrauli air rustles the candlelit centrepieces and romantic lighting keeps things warm across the table. If you’re planning to take things to the next step this Valentine’s Day, book the starlit terrace for an intimate proposal amid floral decorations, wine and the choicest of foods served at your behest. Mile 6, One Style, 8, Kalka Das Marg, Seth Sarai, Mehrauli.
🍀Piano Man Jazz Club, Safdarjang
There’s always live music post 9pm here, lending a great opportunity to vibe over some tunes without having to say a word. So pick a cosy corner, and spend the night listening to blues. The dark interiors are lit up ever so slightly by a chandelier made of saxophones. The mood remains casual here, so grab a beer, munch on some fritters and roll with the natural course of the evening.
Commercial Complex B 6/7-22 Opp Deer Park, Safdarjung Enclave.
🍀Indian Accent at The Lodhi, Lodhi Road
This award-winning fine dining restaurant is the perfect place to woo your beau with an extraordinary gastronomical experience. Myriad flavours of India come through in a menu inspired by street food and depicting chef Manish Malhotra’s culinary flair. Try comforting classics with a twist, such as the mushroom kulcha, and end a fantastic dinner on a sweet note with some daulat ki chaat. The Lodhi, Lodhi Rd, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar. 🍀Jamun, Lodhi ColonyFor a night of all things beautiful, head to Jamun. The purple walls and bougainvillaea-lined ceilings will set the perfect backdrop for some gram-worthy snapshots of your partner. The menu is a hat-tip to Indian cuisine at its best, so expect to munch on sumptuous kebabs, curries and biryani here and get experimental with dishes such as the bharwaan guchhi and Maharashtrian thecha bhindi. 17, Main Market Rd, Block 13, Lodi Colony. 🍀Le Cirque at The Leela Palace New Delhi, Diplomatic Enclave Experience is everything at this Indian outpost of the New York-based establishment in Delhi. The restaurant looks out to the organically beautiful Diplomatic Enclave from its 10th-floor vantage point. The alfresco seating keeps you in touch with the outdoors, while the chef’s table lets you in on culinary theatrics going on in the open kitchen. The menu is a whirl through flavours of France and Italy, with dishes such as Le Cirque garden vegetables with truffle dressing, ravioli and paupiette of Chilean sea bass. The Leela Palace, 10th Floor, Diplomatic Enclave, Africa Ave, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri. 🍀Ottimo at WestView at ITC Maurya, ChanakyapuriThis stunning rooftop restaurant in Delhi looks out to the sprawling green belt of Chanakyapuri. By nightfall, all is dark and quiet around, with only a crooner serenading in a corner and dim lighting keeping things comfortably sexy. An Italian menu serves classics such as pasta and risotto, and tiramisu for dessert; you can also order for a live grill to be set up at your table. ITC MAURYA, Sardar Patel Marg, Akhaura Block, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri. 🍀Kampai, Aerocity If you both hit it off on Japanese food, this place is for you. Sexy red curtains add a touch of intimacy to the space, and there are private tables available under a ceiling of cherry blossoms. Once you’re settled in, dig into a variety of ramen bowls, sushi, unama'ki and tempura. Worldmark 1, G-02, Aerocity. 🍀Tara at Roseate House, AerocityTara is Roseate House’s slick rooftop lounge with an infinity pool right next to it. Watch the face across you illuminate with the glow of the city lights while you enjoy the cool breeze at this open-air restaurant in Aerocity. The menu is compact but fulfilling, with sliders, grilled mains and desserts. Complement it with some cocktails from a much-larger beverage menu. Tara is ideal in case you’re planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day later in the week, as it currently remains open from Friday to Sunday. Asset 10, Northern Access Rd, Aerocity, Hospitality District, Indira Gandhi International Airport. 🍀Plum by Bent Chair, AerocityVibrant colours, bold decor and quirky prints and patterns come together to create a stunning backdrop for when you decide to snapshot some memories from your date night. The atmosphere here is easygoing, and the retail restaurant offers ample stimuli for your conversations with an interactive buy-what-you-see setup. The menu is classically Asian, with desserts such as Japanese matcha-inspired tiramisu and dark chocolate torte. The Walk, Worldmark 2, Aerocity. 🍀Artusi Ristorante, GurugramFor a break away from the monotony of the city, walk into the doors of this Italian fine-dining restaurant. The candlelit tables, the paintings on the walls and the exquisite flavours—everything about Artusi Ristorante will transport you to another place. The menu draws on flavours from Emilia-Romagna, the region in Italy that owner Oscar Balcon calls home. Dig your forks into hand-rolled pastas, risottos, salads, a choice of meats and a range of desserts. No surprises, no experiments— just authentically Italian. One Horizon Center, Golf Course Rd, DLF Phase 5, Sector 43, Gurugram. 🍀1911 at The Imperial, JanpathFor a grand time, spend an evening at 1911, one of the eight dining spots at The Imperial. Everything from the Art Deco-inspired interiors to the service (that’s intuitive without being intrusive) inspires romance at this restaurant. And this Valentine’s Day, you can skip the hassle of ordering through the extensive menu and bet on the buffet dinner curated for this very occasion. The buffet will bring you the best of European, Indian, Asian and Mediterranean cuisines with delicacies such as deep sea oysters, Himalayan cheese boards and sushis. Wash it down with a glass of sparkling wine and end your evening with handmade chocolates and Valentine tarts for the occasion at the Imperial Patisserie. The Imperial, Janpath. 🍀Fio Cookhouse and Bar, Nehru PlaceThis restaurant in Nehru Place is ideal for a night of lively fun. A short flight of stairs leads you through a quiet tree-lined corridor to the spacious outdoor seating space. Inside, you can jam to tunes playing in the backdrop and enjoy light banter under the intense gold lighting. And with everything from Italian and French to seafood options, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to food. R-1, MRTS, Epicuria Mall, Nehru Place Metro Station. 🍀Fig and Maple, Greater Kailash An indoor as well as an open-air area offer the best of both worlds at this rooftop space. Both sections are lit up by fairy lights running across the ceiling. Chef Radhika Khandelwal has championed a zero-waste menu for the restaurant that’ll feed every locavore’s appetite. Enjoy a modern take on indigenous Indian ingredients such as moringa and pathar ke phool, and sip on a gin (or ten) from the 70 infusions on the menu. M-27, E Block Rd, Block M, Greater Kailash II, Greater Kailash. 🍀Colocal Café, Dhan Mill If you're looking to spice things up with an aphrodisiac, head to this cosy spot in Dham Mill compound. Enjoy an indulgent meal with burgers, sourdough pizzas and handmade pasta, then dive into dessert. The café only uses housemade bean-to-bar chocolate for their desserts and dishes. Get a fondue platter to share, or pick from a range of cheesecakes, tarts and baked cakes. Shed no. 21b, the dhan mill compound, 100 Feet Rd, Chhatarpur. Cre: cntraveller