If you#39;re a fan of exotic pizzas, tangy pastas, lasagnas and everything Italian, here are some of the best restaurants that you could explore during your next Sunday brunch or a fine dining evening in the city.
La Brezza
Offering authentic Italian cuisine, La Brezza with Enoteca is conceptualized as a fine dining Italian restaurant with a modern edge. Spread over two floors with 80 covers, it offers a specially crafted menu packed with authentic Italian flavours. The Chef’s Table, in front of the interactive wood fired kitchen, gives a personal touch. Amid the Greg Norman Golf Course, you can take delight in the greenery away from the hustle-bustle of the city. The new menu, which is yet to be launched, promises a blend of delicacies with authentic Italian zest. You should try Branzino con Verdure (sea bass served on a bed of cherry tomato broth and seasonal vegetables), Salmone (pan - fried salmon steak with tomato fondue), Costolette di Agnello alla Menta (slow- roasted rack of lamb served with potatoes and mint jus) and Zucchini Fritti (golden fried zucchini, with house made dipping sauce).
Book Online: Reserve a table through - www.dineout.co.in
Address: Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort, G-Block, Surajpur Kansa Road, Greater Noida
Phone: 08860638762/0120-6743000
On The Water Front
On The Water Front combines a cosmopolitan ambience with an impeccable dining experience. Their brightly-lit interiors are inspired by the contemporary open-kitchen design. This restaurant features Italy’s finest flavours with its range of fresh handmade pastas, risottos, pizzas, mains, and more. Some of the signature creations on the a-la-carte menu include Finger Millet Fagottini with Ricotta in Light Pomodoro Sauce, Shrimp Ravioli in Saffron Sauce, Risotto with Braised Lamb Shanks and mushrooms, Pizza Carne with Chicken sausages, Lamb Mince and Pepperoni, and Chilean sea bass with asparagus and champagne cream. OTW is spread over two levels - the ground floor has a deli counter while the first floor has a dine- in-the-kitchen feel with a buzzing live kitchen. The outside area has a glassed-in ‘jetty’ – an exclusive private dining island surrounded by a reflecting pool.
Book Online: Reserve a table through - www.dineout.co.in
Address: The Lodhi , Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003
Phone: 43633411/43633333
Townhall
Townhall has taken the dining scene in the city to the next level. With its colonial setting, chic interiors, good hospitality and of course, the cuisine, it is a complete destination for dining out with friends and family. You can explore the Italian cuisine from their contemporary world cui- sine menu. Wood fired pizzas made with fine ingredients, new pastas on the menu like the Stuffed Conchiglie, Rigatoni Amatriciana, Grilled seafood in pappardelle along with risottos which include contemporary styled risotto with edamame, lotus root and burnt garlic to the Saffron Infused Grilled Prawn are sure to thrill your taste buds. The tiramisu here is made to perfection with a solid punch of flavour that strikes the mouth along with a variety of coffees to complete a delicious and heart warming Italian meal.
Address: Town Hall
60-61, Khan Market, New Delhi
Phone: 43597155 /43597166
Sorrento,
Shangri-La’s - Eros
Award winning Chef Luigi Ferraro brings the flavours of southern Italy to Sorrento. This award winning Italian restaurant at Shangri-La’s - Eros Hotel is certified with the Golden Q from Ospitalita Italiana 2016. It is known for its fresh and authentic food, artisanal pasta, neapolitan delicacies, pizzas and slow cooked family style specialties. Sorrento offers a luxurious indoor seating and an alfresco area that overlooks the lush
green gardens of the hotel. The
Chef focuses on using good quality ingredients, and the focus of
the restaurant lies in seasonal, authentic and regional ingredients.
The Italian inspired beverage menu
features handcrafted and some
signature beverages. This November, you should also check out
their winter brunch every Sunday.
It features an exquisite arrangement of a buffet and table service
and the brunch offers a selection
of classic Italian dishes served family style both indoors and outdoors.
Address: Shangri-La’s - Eros Hotel, 19 Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Phone: 41191040
Zanotta
Zanotta assures the authentic flavours of the Italian cuisine. You can enjoy your favourite healthy spread made by their Italian master chef Leidy Liz Levitan all through the day every Sunday as they have “Lungo Pranzo Dominica”. Chef Leidy is also ready with her blackboard specialties from Grilled Scampi warm salad to Poached sea bass served with a well-crafted beverage.
Phone: 4771255
Spago
Italian restaurant Spago has a Mediterranean ambience and original Italian flavours. Their signature dishes meet high gourmet standards, and their specialties include foccacias and pizzas freshly baked in their stone oven. With expert chefs to ensure superior and authentic quality of food and an extensive beverage menu to choose from, Spago promises a complete dining experience.
Address: Kasbah Spago, N-2, GK1, New Delhi
Phone: 44550000, 41635000
Diggin Cafe
Located in Anand Lok, the Diggin’ Cafe offers out- door and indoor seating options spread over two floors. Their open-air seating is a perfect option for a winter brunch and the indoor seating is well-decorated with pastels and soothing colours. This quaint little British-themed cafe is a hidden gem you’d be glad to discover.
The café serves pocket-friendly Italian cuisine along with comfort food and is famous for its wood fired pizzas, generously filled calzones, pastas and an exclusive grill menu. you should also try their shakes, smoothies and desserts. Diggin also offers a delightful breakfast menu. This cafe is perfect for all age groups to spend time at or enjoy a cup of classic cappuccino sitting by the large window panes.
Address: Anand Lok Shopping Centre, Opposite Gargi College
Phone: 40800081, 40800082
Amour Bistro
If you are looking for true Italian fare, with rustic flavours and the essence of the Mediterranean, you should check out Amour Bistro. Located in the quaint diplomatic enclave of the city, this bistro promises to delight your senses with a gorgeous setting, classy interiors and delicious cuisine. The food is prepared by a team of talented chefs and their popular wood fired pizzas are some of the most sought after in the city. These, along with an array of pastas and risottos like Truffle Oil Rigatoni, a delicious Carbonara, the Squid Ink Risotto among others will satiate your taste buds at any time of the day. For those who prefer a lighter bite, there is a wonderful selection of salads and small bites made with fresh ingredients and a selection of sea food which includes Tamarind Prawns, Fresh Sea Scallops, Crispy Skin Salmon and Herb Crusted River Sole. They also serve delicious tiramisu and coffee, without which no Italian meal would be complete.
Address: 10/48 Malcha Marg Shopping Complex, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Phone: 9810877553
Smoke House Deli, CP
Celebrating seven years, the popular food
joint Smoke House Deli
in CP is the fifth out-
post of the brand in
Delhi and the 11th one
in India. An all-day café
and delicatessen, its interiors are similar to
that of a storybook. This
outlet weaves together stories from the
iconic architectural facades of CP and its imperial colonnades and these stories are narrated through hand-drawn illustrations. It is a perfect place for family outings, social interactions and tea-time gatherings. Their menu takes you on a journey around the world through food as it has been carefully designed to showcase the familiar, comfort food while retaining gourmet flavours. Their award winning drinks menu features fresh fruit smoothies, boosters and refreshing coolers. They also offer a special kids menu, and have also launched a health menu that includes an array of healthy, yet tasty food.
Address: Ground Floor, Odeon building, Radial road 5, Connaught Circus, D Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Phone: 43382799/7838011790
Theo#39;s
Cozy ambience along with delicious Italian dishes, this outlet offers a mélange of authentic delicacies and an extensive range of desserts. Their menu is delectable and well laid out. Some of their signature dishes include Chicken Lasagne, Penne Mushroom Piri Piri Pasta and Blueberry Cheesecake. Visiting this place is always a delight.
Address: Dynamic House, Main Dadri Road, Near HP Petrol Pump, Sector 41, Noida
Phone: 8750252225, 0120-4212586
Here is the complete list of restaurants where you can get the best Italian cuisine in the capital: