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Delhi’s dining scene always shines brighter during Diwali. The season brings new menus, desserts, and experiences that remind people how much the festival is about gathering and sharing. Chefs and cafés are designing festive offerings that feel familiar yet exciting, keeping the focus on food that brings people together. This year, diners can explore everything from elegant fine dining at Indian Accent and grand celebrations at Taj Palace to easy, festive coffeehouse menus and limited-time dessert offers. For some, it’s the time to try something special; for others, it’s simply about marking the festival with good food in good company. Here are some of Delhi’s most interesting Diwali dining experiences in 2025.
Taj Palace
Taj Palace, New Delhi, celebrates Diwali across its signature restaurants: Loya, Orient Express, Spicy Duck, and Capital Kitchen. Each restaurant presents a unique menu that combines tradition with creative presentation, highlighting the diversity of Indian and global flavours. Guests can choose between Indian classics, Asian favourites, and European-inspired dishes, all served in an atmosphere filled with festive décor and warmth.
Event Details:
Date: 20th October 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Venue: Loya, Orient Express, Spicy Duck & Capital Kitchen, Taj Palace, 2 Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi 110021
Price: À la carte
The Malabar Coast
The Malabar Coast adds a festive twist with a 1+1 offer on its signature Rawa Kesari dessert; a ghee-rich, saffron-scented South Indian sweet, available on Diwali (20th and 21st October). The offer celebrates nostalgia and sweetness in equal measure, inviting guests to enjoy a double serving of this much-loved dessert.
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Offer Details:
1+1 on Rawa Kesari Dessert
Date: 20th & 21st October 2025
Price for Two: ₹1,400
Venue:
Noida: Block B, Industrial Area, Sector 62, Noida
Gurugram: Ground Floor, M3M Atrium, Shops 6–8, Sector 57, Gurugram
Guppy, Lodhi Colony
Guppy celebrates the festive month with Saketober, a sake-focused menu that runs through October. The menu introduces guests to premium Masumi sakes: Ginjo KURO, Junmai Daiginjo SANKA, and Junmai KAYA, each distinct in flavour and style. The experience includes tasting flights, sake bombs, and cocktails such as the Sake Negroni, Yuzu Collins, and Blush Bloom.
The relaxed setting, paired with thoughtful pricing, makes it a great choice for festive evenings that feel easy and social.
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Event Details:
Dates: 7th – 31st October 2025
Timings: Lunch 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Dinner 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Venue: 28, Main Market, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi
Price for Two: ₹3,300 (without alcohol) | ₹4,500 (with alcohol)
Contact: 011 2469 0005 / 0006 | +91 96501 85005
Indian Accent, The Lodhi
Indian Accent marks Diwali and its 16th anniversary with a new tasting menu curated by Executive Chef Shantanu Mehrotra. The menu highlights India’s spices, ingredients, and stories through contemporary interpretations. Dishes include Aab Gosht with Lamb Dumpling, Lotus Root and Water Chestnut Dumpling Yakhni, Kanyakumari Crab in Mustard and Coconut, and Spiced Confit Duck with Popcorn Upma. The vegetarian menu features Dahi Gujiya, Apple Eggplant Bhaja, and a Nagpur Orange and Tulsi Sorbet. Desserts like Custard Apple Cream with Salted Makhana Chikki round off the experience with understated sweetness.
The tasting menu is offered alongside a wine pairing option, while a new Lite Tasting Menu caters to guests seeking a lighter but equally refined experience.
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Event Details:
Venue: Indian Accent, The Lodhi, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Reservations: +91 11 6617 5151 | reservations.del@indianaccent.com
Pricing:
Vegetarian: ₹5,500++
Non-Vegetarian: ₹5,750++
Wine Pairing: ₹5,500 (standard) | ₹8,900 (reserve wines)
Tim Hortons® India
Tim Hortons® brings a nutty twist to Diwali with a limited-edition pistachio range across all India outlets. The festive menu includes the Pistachio Latte, Pistachio Hot Chocolate, Pistachio Matcha, Pistachio Dream Frappe, and Pistachio Donut, each crafted to capture the season’s comforting sweetness. Available in-store and online, these creations are designed to bring festive indulgence into everyday coffee moments.
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Event Details:
Price: Starting from ₹180
Availability: All Tim Hortons Stores, Swiggy, and Zomato
Third Wave Coffee
Third Wave Coffee brings a limited-edition Diwali menu inspired by Indian flavours and café creativity. The collection features festive beverages such as the Iced Pistachio Matcha, Pistachio Chocolate Frappe, Iced Pistachio White Chocolate Latte, Saffron White Chocolate Cold Coffee, and Saffron White Chocolate Hot Latte.
The menu also includes indulgent seasonal desserts like the Gulab Jamun Croissant, Motichoor Cheesecake, and Gulab Jamun Croissant Sundae. Available across all cafés, this festive edit is crafted to pair familiar flavours with Third Wave’s signature warmth and craftsmanship — perfect for gatherings or quiet celebrations.
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Event Details:
Dates: 10th October – 15th November 2025
Availability: All Third Wave Coffee Cafés across India
Price Range: ₹250 – ₹600
