Feasting After Fasting: 7 Luxury Restaurants in Delhi Perfect for Karva Chauth

The moon is still far from showing its face, and you're already thinking about the two meals that you're missing for the day. What better than to whisk your other half away to a classy meal? Delhi has always been a paradise for foodies. From traditional dhabas to fusion pop-up restaurants, food and the variety of it, is unrelenting. Fortunately, Delhi boasts of many restaurants that are iconic and have withstood the comings and goings of their so-called ‘competitors’. These are dining establishments visited by those coming from far and near for one thing only – the food! If you’re looking to satiate your appetite after a day of rigorous fasting, look no further than these restaurants synonymous with luxury dining in Delhi.

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1. Bukhara, ITC Maurya

​Luxury dining in Delhi is a class apart and Bukhara is testimony of it. For 35 years, this premier restaurant at the ITC Maurya has garnered a cult following for those who swear by its signature dish, the delectable Dal Bukhara. Serving ‘North-West Frontier’ cuisine, Bukhara is also famous for its chicken and mutton kebabs and Bukhara Sikandri Raan. Diners at Bukhara include international celebrities as well as Heads of States and politicians. When former US President Bill Clinton dined at Bukhara, his order found a permanent spot on the menu - the Bill Clinton platter! 

2. Masala Art, Taj Palace

If North Indian food is what your palate desires, then a meal at Masala Art promises to be rewarding. With a unique take on the use of spices to enhance flavours instead of drowning the taste of the dish, the Indian inspired weekend brunch at Masala Art includes a lavish spread of street food, kebabs, entrees and of course, desserts. The everyday à la carte menu is equally impressive with an assortment of grills, tandoori dishes and all-time favourites like Dal Makhani and Chicken Fenugreek Leaves best eaten with Missi Roti or Paratha. Absolutely lip-smacking!

3. La Piazza, Hyatt Regency

An institution in itself, La Piazza has the distinction of serving some of the finest Italian food in Delhi since 1994. More than just pasta and pizza, this fine dining restaurant has a menu that showcases the flavours of true Italian cuisine including salads, starters, entrees and desserts. The Italian trattoria-style interior boasts of an inspiring show kitchen with a classic wood-fired oven. Along with a wholesome food menu, the wine list at La Piazza features prominent labels that make an excellent accompaniment to the food.

4. Dhaba by Claridges, The Claridges

​With its colourful truck art and interiors symbolic of a Punjabi dhaba, Dhaba by Claridges has been serving guests north Indian food for almost 30 years. Serving dishes in copper vessels, the must-try dishes for non-vegetarians are balti meat, which is lamb cooked in traditional spices and of course, butter chicken. Other guest favourites at Dhaba by Claridges are Amritsari wadi aloo, daal Dhaba, tawa mutton and tawa bhune aloo. A meal at Dhaba by Claridges is incomplete without a paan from the famous Panditji.

5. The Qube, The Leela Palace

Designed like a glasshouse with its glass paneling and facade, The Qube has redefined luxury dining in Delhi. This multi-cuisine restaurant boasts of a contemporary style where guests can satiate their appetites throughout the day. With an assortment of cuisines on offer, live cooking stations further heighten the dining experience. Signature dishes at The Qube, The Leela Palace include Maryland crab cakes, Vegetable Thai Red Curry, Paneer Hara Pyaaz and Nizammi Tarkari Biryani.

6. Machan, Taj Mansingh

​It’s the middle of the night (literally!) and you’re looking for a place to grab a bite. Well, if this is you then we recommend you head to the iconic Machan, the 24-hour multi-cuisine restaurant or ‘coffee shop’ as it’s fondly called by its loyalists. The menu at Machan encompasses a variety of cuisines including Indian, Pan Asian, Italian and Continental. Extremely popular for its Sunday brunch buffet spread, we recommend you make reservations to ensure you get a table. No visit to Machan is complete without Bulls Eye, their legendary chocolate cake dessert served with vanilla ice cream that has generations of diners drooling at the mere mention of it!

7. The Spice Route, The Imperial

A meal at The Spice Route is both a culinary and visual treat. This South East Asian fine dining restaurant is designed to reflect the journey of spices from Kerala to Vietnam and countries in between. The menu at The Spice Route has been crafted by President’s Awardee Thai national Chef Veena Arora. The ambience is pleasing in every way complete with hand painted murals by painters brought in especially from a temple in Guruvayur in Kerala with a tradition dating back to 3000 years and traditional Thai sculptures from the Chiang Mai region in northern Thailand. The Spice Route undoubtedly serves the finest and most authentic South East Asian cuisine in Delhi with dishes like Kerala style prawns, stir-fried with coconut, curry leaves and black tamarind and flavoured with mustard seeds, chicken in Thai green curry with pea and cherry eggplants and Thai-style lobster stir fried with ginger  and mushrooms featuring on the menu.

Mouth watering already? Call up, make your reservations, and get your hungry juices flowing till you spot the moon!