Changing face of Delhi’s restaurants

Social mobility and a more sophisticated clientele are changing Delhi’s dining scene

Every time I eat out in Delhi I am reminded of how much the restaurant scene reflects the changing face of Delhi and its citizens. Look closely at the new restaurants – and some old ones – and you will see how much the city has changed over the last decade or so.

There are at least 16 branches of Cafe Delhi Heights in the capital now

If you want a big night out where you are pampered and fed contemporary European food, then Le Cirque is back at the top of its game

Lime marinated Hokkaido scallops at Le Cirque

Crisp empanadas at Nueva

Qla opposite Qutub Minar serves high-quality European food

Prateek Arora opened Qla that serves sophisticated food

The newly opened Ek Bar in Defence Colony has hints of chef Manu Chandra’s ‘Delhi boy’ touch

Chef Matteo Fontana is making the food at Le Cirque lighter and contemporary