There’s something special about winter dates. Relishing a cup of piping hot coffee, a glass of wine or some warm momos with our bae, right under the open sky, amid the chilled winds, is a different feeling altogether. Cold lips, romantic whispers, a perfect ambience and heartwarming food, that’s all we need for a memorable winter date. Here are 7 mesmerising open-air restaurants in Delhi NCR to get your date plans beautifully sorted this winter:
1. Rustique, Hauz Khas
The cutesy cafe ‘cum’ eatery Rustique in Essex Farms, Hauz Khas, has a sweeping open air space that looks gorgeous at night with pretty fairy lights. The open-air zone of the cafe is looking more splendid now, as the guys have put huge orange teddies on seats not to be occupied, for social distancing. The cafe specializes in coffee, tea, baked delicacies, pizzas, pasta, sandwiches and flatbreads. Their main course comprises exotic European dishes like Stuffed Chicken Breast with Olive Red Wine and Fried Fish with Cucumber Relish.
2. Dramz, Mehrauli
What’s better than dining with your partner in a luxury open air ambience while soaking in the views of the grandiose Qutub Minar? The magnificent view of the minaret and its surroundings from Dramz will amp up the romantic vibes of your date for sure. The restaurant serves some soul-satiating soups, salads, mushrooms, spring rolls and cocktails. While at Dramz, you must try their Whisky Based Ice-cream.
3. RYU, Sector 15, Gurgaon
Nestled in the picturesque courtyard of 32nd Avenue in Sector 15, Gurgaon, the beautiful cafe-cum-bar, RYU boasts of a ravishing rooftop and some rare, sassy cocktails. If your bae happens to be a cocktail lover, then RYU has to be the perfect pick for your date. They have an entire black booklet dedicated to their signature cocktails. The pan-Asian restro bar also dishes out eclectic, highly flavourful Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Malaysian cuisines amid an Instagrammable ambience. When you’re at RYU, you must take sips of the tequila-based Ping Pong and Maharaja Lawak cocktails.
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4. Reverb, Sector 38, Noida
This plush eatery blends two things that are quintessential for a quality date-open air space and live music. This is yet another place that serves a wide range of cocktails, and yes, they offer cocktail pitchers too. You can spend hours with your bae here, while tucking into delish soups, pizzas, pasta, risottos, grills, salads and more.
5. Antidot Waterbar Café, Safdarjung
Their black and white maze for a floor contrasts stunningly with their pink and blue velvet seating. All this turns to gold under the orange sun and sunset here is a literal treat. The ambience of Antidot in Safdarjung coupled with finger-licking food with make your date experience remarkable.
6. Ardor 2.1, Connaught Place
Ardor 2.1’s rooftop is a dream out of an Instagram feed and gives a breathtaking view of the royal white architecture of Connaught Place. The sunset reflects on its shiny smooth surfaces to make you feel like you’re in the sunset, as if the sun just engulfed you. It is one place where you can hit up right after your winter shopping at Connaught Place.
7. AIR-An Ivory Region, Punjabi Bagh
This 11,000 square feet swanky and chic bar is supposedly Delhi’s, especially North West Delhi’s biggest open-air lounge. It has an indoor seating, terrace and even a classy super terrace as well. AIR is a popular haunt with lively ambience and a variety of grub and beverages. Not only the taste but also the presentation of its multi-cuisine dishes speaks volumes. Some of its really impressive fusion dishes are Tangy Puchka shots, Nachos Salsa, Fried Dimsum Chaat and Paneer Jalapeno Tikka.
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So, call up your boo right away and head to these amazing cafes for a romantic kickstart to your winter. Meanwhile, here are 10 places in India to enjoy a white winter wonderland: