BTW, you'll be stepping out tonight after reading this!
Whether you’re single or in a long-term relationship—getting ready and going out and about the city on a date (solo or otherwise!) to have a nice meal is always a good idea.
If you’re in the market for a new date night spot to try with your SO or by yourself, we’ve put together a list of the best date places in New Delhi. From great good to even better views, these restaurants around the capital city offer everything you need to have an unforgettable evening. Take a look…
The newly-opened Thanks & Beyond is a restaurant and bar situated in Epicuria, Nehru Place. The earthy interiors are meant for not just coffee connoisseurs and cocktail aficionados but also for those who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the urban landscape. Dress up in your brightest red dress with your bae and enjoy a curation of sizzling woks from China.
For the health-conscious ones, we suggest the Arugula and Watermelon Salad. And if sushi is a must whenever you step out, the Thai Chilli Mango Sushi will be a delightful addition to your table. FYI, they serve some of the most meticulously crafted cocktails. Think picantes, the classic Espresso Martini and the refreshing Hydra to name a few.
Perched on the sixth floor, Zanotta at Leela Ambience, Gurugram offers immaculate views and even better food. Not just that but the ambient lighting just makes everything more romantic. Using the finest ingredients—Zanotta offers a sumptuous spread of Italian cuisine which is complemented by a splendid wine list.
And may we tell you that there is an option for private dining too? Zanotta makes for the perfect spot to pop the question (hello, singles!). Not just that the restaurant also features an open kitchen allowing guests to watch chefs expertly prepare the dishes.
Situated in the peaceful surroundings of Karma Lakelands, Lake 360 provides a perfect backdrop for spending quality time with your partner. The restaurant is positioned on a raised platform, offering breathtaking views of the lake and golf course.
With an unforgettable combination of patio and delicious food, Lake 360 also offers a peaceful ambience. The restaurant is surrounded by a lush green setting and elegantly arranged tables, offering a 360-degree view of the surroundings.
Offering Yunnan cuisine alongside classic Cantonese and Sichuan dishes—Shang Palace features three private dining rooms. The 39th signature restaurant of the Shangri-La brand, this spot is great not just for having dinner with your partner but also for a girls’ night out. The restaurant has a guest-facing duck oven and BBQ kitchen which helps add an interactive element to your culinary experience.
If you and your partner enjoy a hearty Japanese meal, then this is where you should make your next reservation! Offering delectable dishes made using locally sourced ingredients such as sustainably raised meat and seafood, the ambience too is to live for!
Designed by Timothy Oulton—the ambience has a relaxed vibe to it featuring detailed furniture. The open kitchen and sushi bar add to the aura as it combines timber beams and a canopy of burnt driftwood as you can spot in the photograph—a classic Adrift feature that you’d want to get papped in front of.
Tastefully decorated and hands down one of the most romantic restaurants in Delhi, Café Dali is a must-visit. Fall in love with carefully crafted details by the owner Prateek Gupta that pays homage to pay homage to The Surrealism movement and Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. With Michelin Star Chefs as its consultants, you know the moment you sit on one of their tables…you’ll be showered with nothing but the best. Think handcrafted pasta, fresh truffles, Rigatoni in Vodka sauce, and artisanal, wood-fired pizzas from their menu that are customised every month to offer an element of surprise to their owners.
They say red is the colour of love and how could we not have suggested this? The ambience takes the cake away but so does their heart-warming hospitality. Not a single element in this place is not red. The menu features a mix of amazing dishes that have been inspired by Japanese Robatayaki. This is a method of cooking in which items on skewers are slow-grilled over hot charcoal. This gives the food items a juicy texture without feeling greasy. However, this form of cooking is not just meant for meat. Our reccomendation includes checking out their wakame-buttered prawns with pickled cabbage. And if you are a vegetarian, try their Black Rice Bowl served with mushroom broth.
This place offers major Parisian vibes because the design is inspired by this city. Plush seating alongside wrought iron chairs are important additions that set the vibe. And while in the day it is a restaurant that serves Indian, pan-Asian, and Italian cuisine—by night it is a dance club playing the grooviest tunes in the city for you to shake a leg to.
Last but not least, this newly opened progressive Japanese Izakaya restaurant redefines modern Japanese dining with a fusion of tradition. The restaurant features two levels. Then on Level 0, their diverse menu is celebrated with fresh ingredients. And on Level 1 is the exclusive Omakase bar where you can try out amazing cocktails and drinks.
We suggest you give a shot to their dishes like Miso Chicken, Pork Belly Skewers, Grilled Asparagus & Burrata and Avocado Salad with Umeboshi. moreover, their menu is designed in a manner to engages all your five senses—sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound. Isn’t that how love with food and your bae, at first sight, should be?
With five years of experience in both print and digital mediums, Shambhavi is the Features Editor covering luxury, jewellery, fashion and beauty. When not writing, you'll find her grooving to music or feeding cats. View Profile
