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You enter a narrow pathway that leads to an open courtyard adorned by rustic walls, green creepers and trees, and wooden furniture featuring marble table tops, encapsulating the vibe of Roma by Unplugged, the brainchild of entrepreneurs Dinesh Arora and Pooja Arora. Located in the L block of Connaught Place, the heart of New Delhi, this is the newest addition to the capital’s ever-dynamic and evolving food scene.
Roma has invested in both indoor and outdoor dining spaces to provide customers with an unforgettable experience. If you seek air conditioning in the scorching heat of Dilli, you can enjoy Roman and modern Indian delicacies inside the dimly lit sophisticated space, but if you are in the mood for some fresh air or would like stars to accompany your meals, the outside space is perfect for dining.
This upscale cafe marries European flavours with Indian spices to bring you dishes that will not only appeal to your palate but also leave you asking for more. It’s a no-brainer that their menu is influenced by Roman cuisine, but they haven’t forgotten about how much Delhiites love their kebabs, chaat, dal, and naan.
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Food At Roma, New Delhi
Chef Rahul, Head Chef at Roma, explained that the restaurant is committed to serving the best dishes prepared with high-quality ingredients. “We source exotic and top-notch ingredients from the INA market, including Italian tomatoes, lamb chops, truffle oil, high-quality mozzarella for our pizzas, and many more.”
He added that the menu was decided 2 months in advance before the launch. “I visited several restaurants across Delhi, and we decided to create this menu based on what others are not serving. We wanted to stand out.” He further explained that people are serving chaat, but no one is doing Burrata Papri Chaat served with crispy lavash, tangy tamarind chutney, and a hint of pesto for foodies to experience a burst of fruity and creamy flavours in their mouth.
Their Chives and Greens Dumplings are something that you have never tasted before. Accompanied by chilli oil and pickled green chillies, the capsules comprising a subtly sweet and salty filling melt in your mouth. These are like savoury eclairs bursting and oozing in between your teeth.
One dish that Chef Rahul swears by is Rucola Romana, a pizza topped with fresh sauced, grilled vegetables, pecorino romano, and green arugula. The aroma of leaves uplifts your mood the moment you bring a slice close to your mouth. Crispy crust and pulling-apart mozzarella will make you forget all the pizzas you have relished before.
Since the author is a vegetarian, she also tried Peas & Quinoa Tikki - a scrumptious delight that you will love with or without the dips on the side. The tikkis are made of peas stuffed with chèvre cheese, and they are coated with toasted quinoa for a crisp. A tip you should remember is to cut the tikki from the middle so you can joyfully watch the melting cheese oozing out.
All the dal makhani fans should order their Burrata Black Dal that comes garnished with fried potato slivers and burrata cheese. It boasts all the authentic notes of original dal makhani along with a slight crunchiness from the potato slivers and creamy-tangy notes from the cheese. Pair it with naan and rice, and you will be headed to rest in gastronomic heaven.
Their desserts are equally delicious and promise to satisfy your sugar cravings, but you must save some space for them after ordering a feast at Roma. The best picks include Belgian Chocolate & Rum, Roma Torte, and Strawberry Shortcrust. For non-vegetarians, the chef emphasises trying Tamarind Chicken, Prawn Pomelo, Chicken Jhol Dumplings, Lamb Vindaloo Meatballs, East India Keema, and Chipotle Pork Ribs. Don't forget to order refreshing cocktails and mocktails with your dishes.
