Hauz Khas Village has got a facelift, thanks to the numerous cafes, resto-bars, tattoo parlours, thrift stores, and yes, the beautifully maintained deer park and lake. A lot of cafes and bars take advantage of the nature side of it and capitalise on it with the lakeside view doing much of the talking. If you have wanted to dine with a lakeview in Hauz Khas village and have always been confused about choose which cafe to choose, then fret not! This list is all you need to find the perfect lakeside restaurants in HKV for all your dining needs! You bring the conversation, and these places have the views.
9 Lakeview Restaurants In Hauz Khas Village For A Perfect Evening
Overview
Top Restaurants In Hauz Khas With A Lakeside View
Mia Bella - Romantic Kitchen And Bar
Mia Bella, translating to 'my beautiful,' is one of those places where you can take your partner out for a date and enjoy a delicious meal with an eye-catching view of the lake. Grab a seat on the rooftop of this European-style cafe that offers a mesmerising view of the Hauz Khas Fort and lake, and enjoy a smooth supply of food, drinks and pure vibes as the moonlight reflects off the serene and peaceful water body.
What To Order: Pepperoni Pizza, Sangria, Spinach Lasagne, Chicken Parmigiana, Wild Mushroom Risotto
Price For Two: INR 1,200 (approx)
Zomato Rating: 4.1/5
Timings: 11 AM to 12 AM
Social Media: @miabellahkv
Hauz Khas Social
Take your laptop out of the office and work at Social. This place faces the lake, and the view is just stunning! It can get very crowded in the evenings. However, it's always worth the visit if you wish to enjoy a few (very potent) drinks with the gang. The food always hits the spot, but it's the ambience and view of the lake that make it stand out the most. This SOCIAL outlet is unlike any other, built with three floors. The first and second have electric beats through the night, with the floor turning up the energy for dancing, while the third floor, with a view of the lake, dons a romantic aura, with lo-fi romantic Bollywood songs and live music taking over.
What To Order: Banarasi Patiala, LLIT, Social Shake, Chicken Shawarma Platter, Momopalooza, Chinese Boxes
Price For Two: INR 2,000 (approx)
Zomato Rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 11 AM to 1 AM, their last order is at 11:30 PM
Social Media: @socialoffline
LBB tip: They have Bollywood beats starting from 11:30 PM every night.
Gypsy Cafe
If you are looking for a hipster mountain cafe in Delhi, check this place out. This is one of the rare places in HKV that does not follow the crazy party culture and is perfect for spending an evening with your close friends when you want good food, slow music with some indie artists performing live, but also don’t want to party. Their balcony offers a great view of the lake, especially on a rainy day.
What To Order: Waffles, hummus pita, pizza
Price For Two: INR 700 (approx)
Zomato Rating: 3.8/5
Timings: 12 PM - 9 PM
Social Media: @gypsycafehkv
Lama Kitchen
This place is known for its amazing Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese food and gives you an epic view of the fort and the lake behind. Also, they serve thalis in case you want to give momo and other common picks a miss. Imagine visiting on a winter afternoon and enjoying the cold weather and the foggy view, in the company of some piping hot soup.
What To Order: Momo (it comes with three different sauces!), Mushroom Datchi, Keema Thukpa and Tibetan Platter
Price For Two: INR 1,000 (approx)
Zomato Rating: 3.9/5
Timings: 12:30 PM-12 AM
Social Media: @lamakitchenhkv
Lakeview Bistro
Lake view? Check. Pocket-friendly? Check. Tasty food? Big check! We would suggest heading to Lakeview Bistro in HKV for an early morning breakfast run or dinner when the sun sets with a side of the stunning lake view. Grab a table near their grilled window for an amazing view and simple, uncomplicated food.
What To Order: English breakfast, pasta and sandwiches
Price For Two: INR 1,800 (approx)
Zomato Rating: 4/5
Timings: 9 AM - 12 AM
Social Media: @bistrolakeview
Coast Cafe
Craving some coastal goodness like Malabar parotta and some seafood cooked to perfection? All of it with a view? Then, Coast Cafe is where you should head. Located above Ogaan, they serve up a lot of coastal classic dishes reimagined, like Kerala Fish Fry, Fried Calamari, Grilled Chicken, Avial and more! The cafe is aesthetically conceptualised with greenery and good food coexisting next to a pristine lakeside view. Yum and gorgeous? We think so.
What To Order: Fried Calamari, Malabar Cokum, Malabar Parotta, Appam, Kuttu Paratha Chicken
Price For Two: INR 1,700 (approx)
Zomato Rating: 4/5
Timings: 12 PM to 11 PM
Social Media: @coastcafeindia
Cafe Pink
If you are tired of all the climbing for a lake view at your dinner, then Cafe Pink solves your woes with seating directly by the lake on the ground floor. You will be surrounded by pink walls and calming graffiti while the lake does whatever a lake does as you sit in silence to eat and talk. You can also get some beautiful pictures for your social media as the lake is right in the backdrop of your presence. Of course, the colour palette is all pink and roses so you might get a bit of FOMO if you are single, but hey, hit up your girls for a winter evening date in their outdoor seating. They have the menu of a traditional cafe, with no alcohol but all the sober goodness of pizzas, pastas, and waffles.
What To Order: Mix sauce pasta, Veg sandwich, Mexican veg pizza, Chicken maggi, Waffles
Price For Two: INR 1,000 (approx)
Zomato Rating: 3.1/5
Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM
Social Media: @cafepink.hkv
The Record Room
Golden hour, good food and great company? This place guarantees all of that. It is perfect for both solo and group dates as the ambiance checks all the boxes. With live performances happening every week and killer cocktails, this pub in Hauz Khas village is all you need to unwind in peace. The lakeview mimics a view right off Himachal Pradesh, almost hitting close to Manali in Delhi. Imagine sipping on your favourite mocktail or cocktail as slow music plays off the gramophone, the Delhi rains patter in tune and you are looking back at nature's most silent witness: the babbling HKV lake.
What To Order: English breakfast, Tai Veg salad, Corn and Cheese pizza, Tequila Illusion, Gin Fizz
Price For Two: INR 2,700 (approx)
Zomato Rating: 4.4/5
Timings: 12 PM to 12:45 AM
Social Media: @therecordroomdelhi
Special Mention
The Living Room
An honorary mention for its flawless sundowner looks, The Living Room plays to its strengths of a wonderful view of the Hauz Khas deer park at sunset. The restaurant is quite identifiable during evenings with a distinct lavender-pink glow on its topmost floor, complementing the blushing hue of the sky. The food? Flawless to a fault. They offer meals for kids, too, with a 'junior' menu that has the 'Young Sheldon' spaghetti and more. You can also have a bite of their stone hearth pizzas, some good ol' plates of street food, sandwiches, and even dim sum. You can also tuck into their tacos, burritos, and some Indian delicacies.
What To Order: Peri Peri and Parmesan Fries, Biancoverde, Gold Burrata Chaat, Chilli Oil Chicken & Shiitake dim sum
Price For Two: INR 1,000 (approx)
Zomato Rating: 3.7/5
Timings: 10 AM - 1 AM
Social Media: Website
