By Editors
Oh hey you lucky twosomes, you found love in a hopeless place. Sorry, Delhi, but we only mean this in reference to meeting new people. Now that you have your sweetie, where to take them this Saturday night? We shortlisted some of the best deals in the city. Also, do us a favour, enjoy each other, and don't take pictures of your food.
All prices are for two, unless specified.
Indigo, Vasant Kunj
Always good to discover something new, including restaurants. If you haven't been here as yet, no time like the present to try it. They have on offer some divine dessert options, including belgian chocolate fondue with fresh strawberries, and a comforting fresh strawberry and white chocolate soufflé pancake. The V day special menu is a four course, specially designed menu, but you have the option of going a la carte as well.
Where: Indigo, 3rd Floor, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj
Contact: +91 (11) 33105693
Price: INR 3200 {inclusive of taxes, and excluding alcohol}
Olive at Qutub
Some restaurants seem like a PR activity for cupid, and Olive is leading that on ground activation. For V day, they have on offer a 4 course candlelit dinner, Valentines themed Grey Goose cocktails, dessert and live music. Actually, it doesn't matter what they're offering, with their pebble strewn floor, canopies and all white everything, they're already venue of choice.
Where: Olive, One Style Mile, Kalka Daas Marg, Mehrauli
Contact: 011 29574444
Price: INR 5000+taxes
Lodi - The Garden Restaurant
We're anticipating this to be couples central, so you can be guaranteed the right mood. The good guys at Lodi are doing a three course dinner, with the option of alcohol. The special menu includes a risotto, sea bass, and a special fig and walnut pie with strawberry ice-cream.
Where: Lodi-the Garden Restaruant, Lodhi Road {Next to India Islamic Centre}
Contact: 011 33105163
Price: INR 5999+taxes {includes 2 glasses of wine/person}, and INR 4999 without alcohol
Fio Cookhouse and Fio Country Kitchen
Two venues, similar aesthetics, complete with V day special DJ sets. Fio Cookhouse has a special V day menu, with DJ Kronic for dessert. Kidding. He'll be paying that night. As for Fio Country Kitchen, expect DJ Shark, and a specially created menu for two. If you were to ask us, if you want some quiet, private and more secluded down time, go early and go to Fio Country Kitchen. If you're keen on turning a dinner date for two into a banger of a night {there's no correct way to say this, but we mean with other people}, we suggest Fio Cookhouse.
Where: Fio Cookhouse, Epicuria Mall, Nehru Place and Fio Country Kitchen, Garden of Five Senses
Contact: 9810131341 {Fio Cookhouse} and 9971004530 {Fio Country Kitchen}
Price: INR 2500+taxes {without alcohol} and INR 3500+taxes {with alcohol} at Fio Cookhouse.
INR 2350+taxes {with alcohol} and INR 1850 +taxes {without alcohol}
Smoke House Deli
For a more relaxed, laid back and less fine-dining experience, may we suggest Smoke House Deli's special menu, incorporating salads, mains, and dessert. To start with, expect a smoked strawberry and asparagus with goat cheese and toasted almonds, or perhaps a Smoked Salmon with orange and wasabi. Move on to Truffled Spaghetti and a Grilled John Dory. End the night, {just dinner} with a white chocolate and star berry dessert, and go home for the cherry on the cake.
PS: Their offer runs from the 11th until the 14th
Where: All Smoke House Deli outlets {DLF Place, Saket, DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, Khan Market and Hauz Khas Village}
Contact: +91 7838520899 {DLF Place, Saket}, +918826131170 {Vasant Kunj}, 011 43562820 {Khan Market} and +91 7838659992 {HKV}
Price: Starts from INR 2199 for a 2 course meal for two, 3 course meal with 2 glasses of wine at INR 2699, and 3 course meal for 2 with a bottle of wine at INR 3299
Camino Pub and Kitchen, Greater Kailash II
If you've run out of things to talk about, or just care for a dark, loud music, sexy kind of date, Camino might be a good pick. They're doing a 2 course meal, complete with bubbly; champagne, you'll have to bring the personality.
Where: M 13, M Block Market, GK II
Contact: 999900123, 9999116222
Price: INR 2500 for two
Guppy by ai
Hey, is your father a terrorist because you're a bomb. Guppy by ai is doing a bomb menu, in case you didn't make the bomb cut, including salmon tuna and home smoked yellow tail Nigiri, slow braised pork ribs, a duet of chocolate and strawberry cheesecake ice cream, and a mushroom and butternut squash. They're saying all you need to bring is love, but we'd also recommend a wallet.
Where: Guppy by ai, 28 Main Market, Lodhi Colony
Contact: 01124690005, +919650185005
Price: INR 2200+taxes {without alcohol} and 2500+taxes {including alcohol}
Dramz Whisky Bar
Set against the Qutub Minar, we recommend the terrace for a uber romantic experience. They're also offering the chance to have your day specially done up, the option of a souvenir with a personalized message {which you'll have to send in advance} and lo and behold, a Photo Booth! So, you can out your phones away.
Where: QR 1580, K.D Marg, Mehrauli
Contact: 01126646702
Price: INR 5500 {with alcohol} and INR 4300 {without alcohol}
Sevilla, The Claridges
So, few people know this, but the crew at Sevilla have spent the last few months redoing their menu, and it will blow your mind. They've aced the ambience, service and experience, and now the food just got even better. With two packages on order, one includes unlimited beverages {not champagne} and a special red velvet cake dessert, the second package is more pimped out, featuring special mediterranean canapés, a red rose bouqet and a rose petal decorated cabana, their special red velvet cake and Moet Rose champagne.
Where: Sevilla at The Claridges, 12 Aurangzeb Road
Contact: 9971718208
Price: 1st Package at INR 14,995+taxes and 2nd package at INR 30,000+taxes
Tian-Asian Cuisine Studio
Vir Sanghvi says its the best oriental food he ate in the country. And they're doing an exclusive multi course menu, with the option of booking a private alcove. There's even a bidding going on for their exclusive Valentine's Day evening. This includes a luxury car ride to ITC Maurya, an exclusive table at their rooftop, soft music, exquisite menus, champagne & spirits presented by your personal butler, and designer gifts from Pashma. All you need to do is bid for one of our 5 exclusive alfresco tables: the West View Gazebo or one of Tian's 4 splendid terrace settings! Click here to bid!
Where: ITC Maurya
Contact: 01146215152, 01126112233
Price: INR 11,000+taxes, and for the private alcove at INR 15,000+taxes {both inclusive of unlimited alcohol}
Kiyan, Dusit Devarana
Pricey, cut-off, and looks like god's angels themselves did the interiors, full marks to ambiance. Although they haven't decided menu specials, {when we went to press}, their cuisine is limited to North Indian, European and Thai food. What they have decided is there will be unlimited wine or champagne. Don't fall into the pool. Unless it's that of love. They're completely booked when we last checked, so call in to check for a cancellation, since you can never tell with couples.
Where: Dusit Devarana, 21st Milestone, Samalkha, NH8
Contact: 01133106344
Price: INR 4000/person
Caffe Tonino
Tonino's CP sister; they've lined up a live band, a chef's special a la carte menu and drinks! You know what made it to their list, their special USP a heart shaped wood fired thin crust pizza. Their special desserts include Tiramisu, Arabian Honey Cake with Vanilla Sauce and Fresh Strawberry, and Flourless Chocolate with Strawberry.
Where: No-9, H Block, Plaza Cinema Building, Connaught Place
Contact: 011 23320081/4158042
Price: INR 2850/couple {includes 2 sparkling wine cocktails}
Tonino
Tonino has been a New Delhi romantic favorite over years, and you can't go wrong with them. They're offering a six course special menu; if that's not your jam, feel free to just pick off their a la carte menu.
Where: Tonino, 76/27, Near Andheria More, MG Road
Contact: 011 26802633, 01126801588
Price: INR 2500+taxes
b-bar
Yes, they're back, and flying down DJ Ravin all the way from the city of love itself, Paris. Although we'd prefer if they flew us to Paris instead, they're making sure we have a good day, with a special lunch set menu, and by night, a DJ Ravin take over.
Where: b-bar, Select CityWalk, Saket
Contact: 01146098989
Price: INR 3999 {inclusive of taxes}, for lunch
INR 8000/couple, 8pm onwards for the night.
Kitchen District - Hyatt Regency Gurgaon
Head over to the Hyatt Regency Gurgaon for a multi-cuisine Valentine's feast. This Valentine's Day package includes a special gourmet buffet menu, plated desserts, live entertainment, unlimited IMFL, a bottle of sparkling wine and more surprises.
Where: Hyatt Regency Gurgaon, NH8, Sector 83, Gurgaon
Contact: 0124 618 1180
Price: INR 2500 plus taxes per person