Top Places To Eat & Drink

After exploring the historical marvels and lush landscapes of Lodhi Garden, you'll likely work up an appetite. Fortunately, this central Delhi location is surrounded by some of the capital's finest dining establishments, from casual cafés to upscale restaurants.

You can find two clusters of eateries within easy reach of Lodhi Garden - one at Lodhi Road/Lodhi Colony, another in Khan Market. Both are perfect for rounding off your visit with memorable food experiences.

High-End Dining Experiences

Indian Accent

Location: The Lodhi Hotel, Lodhi Road

Cuisine: Modern Indian

Price Range: ₹₹₹₹

Consistently ranked among Asia's best restaurants, Indian Accent reimagines traditional Indian cuisine with contemporary techniques and presentation. Chef Manish Mehrotra's inventive dishes elevate familiar flavors to extraordinary heights. Reservations are essential, often weeks in advance.

Mesa Lodhi

Location: Lodhi Colony market

Cuisine: Modern European

Price Range: ₹₹₹

Mesa delivers a dining experience that masterfully balances sophistication with genuine warmth. The restaurant's vibrant yet cozy ambiance is enhanced by striking artwork adorning the walls. The menu features innovative creations like their signature croissant lamb burger with goat cheese and creative offerings with playful names like "Hogwarts Pumpkin Pasty" and "Gangnam Style Boneless Chicken".

Casual Dining & Cafés

Khan Chacha

Location: Khan Market

Cuisine: North Indian Kebabs, Rolls

Price Range: ₹₹

A Delhi legend, Khan Chacha has been serving mouthwatering kebabs and rolls since the 1970s. Their succulent chicken seekh kebabs and mutton burra wrapped in roomali roti have achieved cult status. This no-frills eatery offers authentic flavors at reasonable prices, making it perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.

Wok In The Clouds

Location: Khan Market

Cuisine: Continental, Café fare

Price Range: ₹₹

Known for its fusion of Pan-Asian, North Indian, and Continental cuisines, Wok in the Clouds, with its warm ambiance, contemporary décor, and an extensive menu, features flavorful dim sum and wok-tossed delicacies.

The Big Chill Café

Location: Khan Market

Cuisine: Italian

Price Range: ₹₹

A beloved institution in Delhi’s café scene, The Big Chill Café is a haven for lovers of comfort food, indulgent desserts, and retro charm. Famous for its Italian-inspired menu, the café serves up rich pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and decadent cheesecakes, all in a cozy, vintage-style setting adorned with classic Hollywood posters.

Street Food Delights

Delhi Haat

Location: INA Market

Cuisine: Pan-Indian Street Food

Price Range: ₹

This open-air food and craft bazaar offers authentic regional cuisines from across India. The food stalls change periodically, ensuring a diverse culinary experience with each visit. From Rajasthani dal baati churma to Northeastern momos, Delhi Haat provides a comprehensive taste tour of India's varied culinary traditions.

Sweet Treats & Desserts

L'Opéra

Location: Khan Market

Cuisine: French Patisserie

Price Range: ₹₹₹

This authentic French patisserie brings a taste of Paris to Delhi with its exquisite pastries, macarons, and artisanal bread. Their croissants are widely considered the best in the city, while the Opera cake (their namesake) offers perfect layers of coffee-soaked sponge, buttercream, and chocolate ganache.

The Big Chill Cakery

Location: Khan Market

Cuisine: Cakes

Price Range: ₹₹

A paradise for dessert lovers, offering a delectable selection of cakes, pastries, and sweet treats in a charming, pastel-hued setting. The Big Chill Cakery delivers the same signature quality and nostalgia that has made its parent café a Delhi favorite.

Trendy Bars & Lounges

Perch Wine & Coffee

Location: Khan Market

Cuisine: Cocktails

Price Range: ₹₹₹

Perch Wine & Coffee Bar seamlessly blends the best of two worlds—specialty coffee by day and an extensive wine selection by night. With its minimalist yet cozy décor, Perch offers a laid-back yet refined ambiance, making it an ideal spot for both casual catch-ups and intimate evenings.

Public Affair

Location: Khan Market

Cuisine: Cocktails, Global Tapas

Price Range: ₹₹₹

With its elegant interiors, vibrant cocktails, and a mix of European, Asian, and Latin American influences, Public Affair is a go-to spot for a sophisticated dining experience – whether you're indulging in gourmet tapas, signature sushi rolls, or craft cocktails.