Eat, Drink, & Shop: Here's Everything You Can Do In Chanakyapuri

Chanakyapuri is home to cafes and restaurants that offer great food and drinks and a fine dining experience. From continental cuisines to street food—here are our favourite places to eat in the neighbourhood.

Pro-Tip: State bhawans in and around Chanakyapuri for regional food.

Fig is our go-to place for a light brunch and we are big fans of their brilliant coffee. But it's not just the coffee and the food that has us going back to this cafe, it's the stunning well-lit space, and excellent service that add to the overall dining experience.

Price: INR 1,200 for two

This quaint little cafe is tucked behind Fig and is an easy blink-and-a-miss. Caara at Ogaan is a classic European eatery, a detail that shines through with its cute intimate space. They are best known for their classic egg brunch plates, a bunch of breakfast options, and baked goodies.

Price: INR 2,700 for two

Sana-Di-Ge in Chanakyapuri offers a ton of seafood and meats infused with authentic spices and fresh, fruity cocktails on a gorgeously-lit terrace. While their seafood platter is a must-try, they also offer a range of North Indian and Chinese food.

Price: INR 2,500 for two

A newly opened restaurant in town, Cafe De Flora has created quite the buzz. We really liked the Parisian vibe and the setting that makes for a great place to catch up with friends or even a solo reading date.

Price: INR 1,500 for two

The OG cafe in town, this Diggin outlet is as pretty as any other—think vintage decor and garden spots where sunshine is plenty. Of course, the food is great too and you should definitely try their pasta, chicken steak, and risotto.

Price: INR 1,700 for two

Yashwant Place is where you go for delicious street food and Chimney Sizzlers has always been our favourite. They serve sumptuous Chinese and Tibetan food and are best known for their momo and thukpa.

Price: INR 850 for two

Set in a rustic chic setting, Amour Bistro is one of the most popular restaurants in Malcha Marg. The menu here spans the Mediterranean coast and global delicacies, and when here, you must try their pan-seared salmon, cheesecakes, and tiramisu.

Price: INR 2,500 for two

Home to Santushti Complex and Yashwant Place, places to shop in Chanakyapuri are plenty. With a focus on all things luxe and classic, you'll find everything here—from home decor and furnishings to ethnic wear and accessories. Here are a few stores that we absolutely loved and will visit again.

Pro-Tip: A complete guide to shopping in Santushti Complex.

Shehnaz has been in the business for over 30 years and should be on your radar if you are looking for easy-breezy casual and semi-formal wear in lovely block prints and soft furnishings for your home. This outlet in Santushti Complex has been around for two years and the prices range from INR 1,200 to 14,000.

A woman-owned boutique, Ruubaroo has been around for six years and offers beautiful sets of ethnic wear. Their collection has everything from mix-and-match sets, jewellery, kurtis, potli bags, and footwear, starting from INR 2,000 and going up to INR 7,000.

A stunning designer wear store in Santushi Complex, Pramaa has gorgeous semi-formal and ethnic wear sets. The collection features beautiful embroidery and lightweight fabric with prices starting from INR 12,000, going up to a few lacs.

Bold and unique, the collection at Ark is simply stunning. They retail sarees, dupattas, and kurtis in fine Kattan silk from Banaras. They also have options from Raw Mango and the prices start from INR 15,000 and go up to INR 24,000.

Tulsi is designer Neeru Kumar's label that has everything you will need for your closet and home. They retail lovely sarees, suits, cushion covers, and bedsheets in khadi, linen, chanderi, and silk fabrics, starting at INR 2,500.

Kaunteya is your best bet to score home decor products and soft furnishings. They have everything from serveware to table linens in gorgeous designs inspired by the beauty of India. The price starts from INR 2,000.

One of India's oldest cigar specialists, Kastros is a paradise for cigar aficionados. They stock over 40 types of premium cigars from around the world and every type of cigar accessory like cutters, humidors, and ashtrays.

Vaitaanika is where you go when looking for modern, edgy, and handcrafted jewellery designed with intricate precision. Their collection of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings is truly a work of art. The prices start at INR 10,000 and go up to a few lacs.

San-Cha is a tea boutique offering every imaginable type and blend of tea and we are big fans. The collection here has flavours blended with real spices, herbs, and flowers and gives you the best of unique grassy, floral, and spicy notes in their selections.

This concept store is filled to the brim with handicrafts, colourful knick-knacks, and stationery. It in fact offers antiques and art pieces that are rare collectibles we haven’t seen anywhere else. The prices here start at INR 100.

If you are looking for affordable leather clothes, Yashwant Place is your stop. Shurick Shop in the area has a bunch of options for leather jackets, bags, belts, and other accessories starting at INR 3,500.

With a luxury shopping mall, lovely gardens, and a museum in its vicinity, there are a bunch of things you can do in and around Chanakyapuri, and here is what we recommend.

Located in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi, The Chanakya brings together the best of luxury fashion, cuisine, and entertainment under one roof. Shop from Hèrmes, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., Rolex, Ralph Lauren, and more—the options are endless here. Plus, the mall also houses Noir, a high-end salon, a three-screen PVR ECX, and eateries like Café C and MKT.

Pro-Tip: You can make a day of just visiting the mall and here's our complete guide.

As one of the best-maintained parks in the city, you can head to Nehru Park for a walk through nature or set up a picnic after your shopping spree around the area. You can also attend the food and music festivals that the park hosts from time to time.

Located in the vicinity of Chanakyapuri, the National Rail Museum is dedicated to the history of the Indian Railways, displaying a variety of the oldest locomotives, wagons, and carriages for you to marvel at. Spending a day here, enjoying toy train rides and 3D virtual rides, makes for a fun activity.

If you went to school in Delhi, you’ve probably been to the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library on one of your field trips. Reminiscent of those school trips, the museum really delivers when it comes to keeping you informed. Located in the Teen Murti House, the museum has four major constituents—a museum, a library, a Centre for Contemporary Studies, and the Nehru Planetarium.