Since Valentine week began, love has been in the air, with couples looking for good restaurants and cafes to visit with their partner. Delhi is peppered with outlets known for their food and ambience, and this week you have a good reason to explore the ones you haven’t visited yet. These cosy cafes and restaurants can make your date a memorable one, filled with beautiful lighting, delicious dishes and a romantic vibe. To make things easier, here's a list of select cafes where you can spend a lovely evening with your loved one and also enjoy the fine-dining experience.
Nukkad Cafe And Bar
This charming space offers bright and beautiful outdoor seating and comfortable indoor seating. The place exudes a casual and comfy vibe with its quirky interiors featuring a Shaktimaan’s mural and ‘apna time ayega’ written on a brick wall. Perfect for a date night, the menu is also varied and exciting. You will find everything from desi dishes to continental - including sandwiches, paneer bhurji tart, and mushroom galouti.
- Location: Hauz Khas
- Price (for two): ₹1,200
Cafe Tesu
Are you tired of going to the same place now and then? Then consider moving and upgrading your base. This aesthetic restaurant serves good food with soothing white and light pink interiors and beautiful sky blue exteriors. They serve predominantly Mediterranean cuisine, artisanal food and coffee. So, if you want to have an elegant dining experience with your partner this Valentine's Day, this is where you should go. On their Sunday brunch menu are waffles and pancakes - something you must try.
- Location: Kalu Sarai
- Price (for two): ₹1,500
QLA
If you like Spanish, Italian and Mediterranean cuisines and prefer places with canopies, minimal wooden table setup and primarily outdoor seating, this restaurant might be the best for you. Chicken sliders, tiramisu, sangria, prawns are the famous dishes here that you can enjoy. Moreover, since it is located near Qutub Minar, you can comfortably plan your day and evening.
- Location: Mehrauli
- Price (for two): ₹3,000
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Plum By Bent Chair
This place is like a dream location for the romantics, thanks to its beautiful magenta walls, ceilings, plants and splendid mauve chairs. The romantic vibe of this place will ensure a wonderful experience for you and your partner. It's famous not only because of its Instagrammable ambience but also its delicious food. You must try the spicy BBQ chicken, Asian vegetable burger and spicy soy noodles from their menu.
- Location: Aerocity
- Price (for two): ₹3,000
Caffe Tonino
Caffe Tonino is magnificent. You can enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean and aesthetic ambience with Italian cuisine. Even in a bustling area like Connaught Place, you will get an entire peaceful personal space here. If you visit, don't miss to try the ravioli with sangria, authentic pasta, veg spinach wood-oven pizza and the delicious tiramisu.
- Location: Connaught Place
- Price (for two): ₹1,500
Verandah Moonshine
It is a popular party place, and if both of you are fond of dancing, there can be nothing better than this place. Its ambience is perfect insta-worthy with delicious appetisers and svelte cocktails. So, are you thinking of adding this party place to your list? Visit and try their dishes like dal makhani tarts, chicken boti, hummus and pita.
- Location: Punjabi Bagh
- Price (for two): ₹2,500
If you know of any other romantic cafes or restaurants, do let us know in the comments section.
