By now, you can say, there’s a new restaurant popping up in the corners of Delhi-NCR weekly. However, this growing number of cafes and restaurants isn’t limited to just good food. The capital city has witnessed a burgeoning trend in the restaurant industry – the fusion of gastronomy and design. A new wave of restaurants has emerged, offering not just delectable cuisine but also an ambience that transports diners into a world of aesthetics and creativity. These establishments are a designer’s paradise. Here, every corner exudes artistry, making them a feast for the eyes as much as for the palate. Here are some of the most captivating designer restaurants in Delhi, each a unique masterpiece in its own right:
1. MELT
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This place redefines eating and nightlife in Delhi NCR especially Noida with its contemporary modern Indian cuisine and cutting-edge cocktails. While you may not think of going down to Noida to have invigorating foods, MELT is what changes this perception. The heart of the place lies in its design concept. Designed by Tanya Chutani, founder of Pantone Collective, the high-energy bar and restaurant marry organic walls and soft curves that straddle two distinct identities to create a fluid ambience. You can find fluid architecture, organic furniture profiles and free-flowing flooring patterns that serve as a striking design factor.
Where: 2 and 3, 5th floor, Tower -E, Skymark One, Sector 98, Noida
Cost: ₹2000 for two
2. Beyond Designs Bistro
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Beyond Designs Home & Bistro by Neha Gupta is a soulful home decor store-cum-bistro that allows you to shop ’til you drop. While doing all of that, the bistro allows you to relax and take in the beautiful decor. It is a sophisticated fusion of art, design, aesthetics, and cuisine. There is a calm atmosphere at the bistro. You can enjoy their delectable buffet while taking in the view of the outside world through the huge windows, which let in plenty of sunshine. Modern chandeliers, made-to-order tables and chairs, and printed wallpapers improve the room and brighten the atmosphere. In every nook and corner of the restaurant are white marble top tables, cane chairs, cushioned sofas, and antique furnishings. It resembles eating in an art gallery almost.
Where: Khasra no. 432-434, MG Road, Sultanpur, Delhi
Cost: ₹1600 for two
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3. FLOW Brew & Dine
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All decked in one, this restaurant, bar and microbrewery is designed by the renowned MOFA Studios and boasts a bustling ambience. The place is modest yet elegant, with burned hardwood planks and white-painted walls, and has a nice indoor and outdoor dining area. The towering 50-foot-long bar at Flow features a contemporary design approach and is clad in steel mosaic tiles with a rich bronze sheen. Terrazzo tiles were used to create the restaurant’s flowing pattern on the floor.
Where: 2nd Floor Commons, DLF Avenue
Cost: ₹3,000 for two
4. Nineteen78
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Another restaurant from the Beyond Designs team, this boutique eatery wows with a fusion of modern designs as well as boldness in colour and scale. The details of the moulding on the walls provide hints of classical style, while whimsical artworks in various sizes bring life to a neutral foundation palette of grey. With white marble tables and cast metal bases mixed with retro-style wooden chairs upholstered in zesty colours, the area acquires a signature style that gives it a joyful vibe. The restaurant serves a delicious fusion of European and Asian food and also has a bar.
Where: S-18 2nd Floor, Select Citywalk Mall,
Cost: ₹2,000 for two
5. Sly Granny
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One step into the upmarket, winding streets of Delhi’s Khan Market, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by an array of restaurants, from cafés to cocktail bars. While a lot of these cafes and restaurants are going with the Scandinavian-chic look, Sly Granny, the hipster grandmother’s vacation home, is a breath of fresh air. Your eyes are drawn to the walls that are covered in a haphazard assortment of paintings and photographs as you up a short flight of dimly lit stairs. The walls are covered with photographs from the coveted Granny’s travels and posters of her beloved Arnold Schwarzenegger displaying his muscles. Printed wallpapers, pop art, contemporary paintings, brass furnishings, and dim lighting all contribute to the oddly unusual atmosphere, which is always cosy and welcoming. With a mellow jazz backdrop that promotes dialogue and panoramic vistas, the location is a reflection of both history and contemporary.
Where: Khan Market, Rabindra Nagar, New Delhi
Cost: ₹2,000 for two people (approx.)
6. Café Maka Courtyard
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Helmed by renowned interior designer, Nitin Kohli, when you see the cafe from faraway, it offers a lively and warm ambience that beckons guests to unwind and enjoy their meal amidst the natural beauties. It is designed in a special way that artfully fuses many aesthetics. Made to look like a haveli’s courtyard, you’ll see that the cafe is divided into two areas as you enter. You can order your favourite coffee or other delectable drinks at the barista counter, which is decorated in Moroccan style with lovely handcrafted glazed tiles. The outside dining area makes up the cafe’s second section. You can sip your beverages here while taking in the charming tropical atmosphere. A tropical paradise is created by the wonderful designs and brilliant colours that decorate the seating area. As you take in the vivid surroundings, you feel rejuvenated and at ease.
Where: Ambawatta One, Kalka Das Marg, Mehrauli
Cost: ₹2,500 for two
So, which of these beautifully done designer restaurants in Delhi has caught your eye?
Cover image credits: Instagram/Cafe Maka Courtyard; Sly Granny
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