The best restaurants Delhi

A little hard to find, on the first floor of the Palace Heights Hotel, the restaurant is always full in the evening despite the passing of time. That's a pretty good sign. The service is impeccable and the decoration is pleasant with its bamboo slat blinds. The widely-spaced tables in the large dining room provide a certain intimacy. People come especially to the Zaffran for its delicious roasted meats. The marinated and grilled lamb chops are always a great success and delight demanding palates. Reservation recommended.

Fancy a culinary trip to South India? This establishment is an institution and it is necessary to be patient before sitting down. You have to leave your name at the entrance and wait, wait... until you are called. On the menu, dosa, thali and succulent idli served with coconut chutney and spicy pickles. To quench your thirst, a selection of lassis and milkshakes. You can also buy chaat, snacks to nibble on, and pastries in the tiny refrigerated display case at the entrance.

Despite the name "Coffee House", it is one of the most refined restaurants in the capital where the wealthy class likes to meet. Opened in 1942, time seems to have no hold on the premises. Still the same woodwork, the same thick carpeting and the impressive crystal chandelier that floats above the room. The menu, deliciously old fashioned, offers dishes drawn from the Raj's repertoire: sole meunière is served alongside tandoori chicken. For those nostalgic for a time that those under 20 can't even imagine.

Created by two brothers, this establishment wishes to restore the spirit of the mogul baithak, in other words a convivial place where one meets in the evening with family or friends. The establishment, frequented by middle-class families, is as beautiful as it is good. The restaurant is located high up in the mountains and combines soft lighting, refined wood decor and professional service. The menu offers a wide choice of Mughal, Chinese and Tandooris specialities, with or without meat. We recommend the malai kofta and the tandoori chicken, which are copious and delicious.

This is where you can find the best bhature chole bhature in Delhi. This Punjabi vegetarian speciality treats Indians to a delicious breakfast. Chickpeas served in a spicy sauce and accompanied by small puffed patties will keep you going for a long time and give you the energy to wander around the city. If you find it difficult to eat salty food in the morning, treat yourself to this invigorating break at lunch before snooping around in the nearby Main Bazaar. Feel free to ask for directions to the famous red storefront.

When, in 1911, Haji Karimuddin set up his modest gargote in the south of the Jama Masjid, he certainly did not foresee that, a century later, his sign would be one of the most famous in the city. People come here to taste the burra kebab or a basmati badam pasanda, in other words a tender piece of lamb served with an almond-based sauce. You can also taste the kheer, this rice pudding flavoured with cardamom and covered with pistachios and almonds, a delicacy! As the portions are generous, the choice of half (half-serving) is more digestible.

Our crush on Majnu Ka Tila. Nestled in the heart of the neighborhood's small shopping mall, this establishment is a neat and gourmet haven of peace. With its saffron walls, book shelf and wicker armchairs, it feels like home. The welcome is adorable and the cakes in the window are "homemade". A very good plan for a breakfast or a snack at a lower cost. Try the chocochip muffin, a muesli with fresh fruit and enjoy a REAL espresso. Also à la carte: lassi, choice of teas and home made lemonade. An ideal HQ!

The setting of this Imperial Hotel restaurant is more reminiscent of an English private club bar than a charming Tuscan village. Nevertheless, it has a large number of regulars, as evidenced by the napkin rings displayed at the entrance. And its terrace is simply one of the nicest in town, with its wrought iron tables and chairs. The 100% Italian menu offers just-cooked pasta, thin-crusted pizzas, cold cuts from the Botte and some must-try dishes. All absolutely delicious.

This chain famous for its cakes and other sweet treats has several restaurants scattered throughout the capital. Sort of a local fast food restaurant, it's the perfect place if you're feeling a little peckish before taking a train. In a large, noisy, neon-lit room, you can quickly swallow a masala dosa, a thali or a dal makhani with rice. Don't miss the rasmalai sold individually to finish on a sweet note. And if Indian specialities don't tempt you, there are a few Western dishes on the menu.

The name of this temple of Kashmiri gastronomy is a play on words referring to Chor Bazaar, the "thieves' market". It is true that the décor of the establishment, half flea market and half antique store, resembles a certain cave prized by forty thieves. Here, you can discover the ritual of the wazwan, a farandole of 36 dishes to be tasted in good company. For a more digestible overview, we recommend the buffet. The restaurant regularly updates its menu so that its regulars do not get bored.

The refinement of the cuisine is equal to the decoration of this prestigious address. Comfortably installed in a hypostyle feng shui room, the customers have the impression of taking place in a South Indian temple. The menu follows the spice route through Asia from India to Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. All the dishes are exceptional and well balanced in terms of spices and spices. When the weather allows it, opt for the pleasant outdoor terrace. Reservations are recommended.

This chic restaurant, frequented mainly by Delhiites, is worth the trip. The Indian food is not only delicious, but also spicy (for once!). And that's not all, the staff is very friendly and the portions are copious. Our suggestion: boneless murg tikka or murg makhani (chicken) with cheese nan and navratan pulao. You will tell us about it... This is also one of the few interesting options in the Chanyakapuri area, where if all the embassies gather, there are not many restaurants.

This neighbourhood canteen, famous for its chutneys and pickles, offers unbeatable prices. No exoticism or completeness in the menu, but the basic flavours of Gujarat cuisine which is served without fuss in a very friendly atmosphere of bric-a-brac and broc. You will be able to revel in a thali gujarati or a plate of dhokla, a very old recipe based on crushed chickpeas and a paste made from fermented rice.

With its wood panelling, velvet benches and subdued lighting, this restaurant has a false air of a London pub. But when it comes to the menu, you're in India! It offers a wide range of northern specialties, including solid kebabs, as well as a few Chinese starters. The lack of competition in the Civil Lines area causes a slight sloppiness in the plate. It's certainly good, but not exciting, especially at this price. Decent choice of wine, including imported wines and a very nice cocktail list, to be consumed with moderation!

Halfway between Mughal and Lebanese cuisine, the address is known by all the regulars of the neighborhood for its reasonable prices. Shawarma, seekh kebab, chicken tikka or chicken dhaba, the chef's specialty, are some of the classics of the house to be enjoyed on the go. For a lighter and refreshing break you can also have a raita. The restaurant has only a few tables in a typical fast-food setting (clean), but you can also sit outside on the terrace when the weather is good.

If you have not yet visited the capital of West Bengal, the cuisine served here is an excellent introduction. Fish specialties such as bekti are as fresh as they are fragrant. The kosha manhsho, a lamb curry, is also worth trying. For dessert, you can try the payesh, a kind of pudding with a strange texture, which is very digestible with tea. The service is professional, the setting refined and peaceful. If you have some money left at the end of your stay, don't hesitate to spend it here

Between two shopping trips, this small vegetarian café has a cosy atmosphere with its wooden tables and wicker armchairs. You can enjoy an Indian, Chinese or continental dish at a reduced price. Paneer tikka and vegetable pakora are good for a simple snack while the festa special thali satisfies the big appetite. The milkshakes and lassi are so creamy that you can finish them with a spoon! As far as hygiene is concerned, no worries: the waiters sing while passing the sponge on the tables and, behind his counter, the old manager watches over the grain.

The purists say of this dhaba that it serves as the puri and not of the paranthas. Always it is that the choice is vast (approximately 30 paranthas different) and that the result is delicious. We recommend the mix parantha to you, to fall, probably one of best of the neighborhood! Like all the cheap restaurants of Parantewali gali, cleanliness leaves something to be desired, but the continuous flow ensures the freshness of the products. Only problem, the menu is in Hindi, but you will easily find somebody to guide you in your choice in English.

With this restaurant, named in honor of Nehru, begins the corner of Mughal specialties. If some people prefer it to its competitor Karim's, it is because it is less crowded but mostly because it belongs to a family of butchers who choose better, it seems, the pieces of meat... Here, each meal has its own dish: at breakfastthe egg curry, at lunch the mutton nihari, while at dinner it's time for the very spicy kebabs. However, for the more accustomed palates, the biryani is not up to the mark.

This strictly vegetarian restaurant is located within the gigantic Lotus Temple complex, on the edge of ISKCON Temple Road. No need to venture too far to find it. The cuisine served is based on the repertoire of the south of the country and works wonders with simple ingredients. The saatvik khana prepared with garlic, onions and eggs is a success, as is the generous vegetarian thaliflavored with 56 spices. You will surely share your table with some Krishna devotees.