10 Delhi restaurants perfect for your first family dinner after marriage

After the countless shenanigans and memories of your wedding, a dinner with your new family offers a perfect moment to connect. The first family dinner after marriage is an extension of the wedding celebration, providing a space to bond with your spouse’s parents. A shared meal fosters laughter and heartfelt conversations, making ambiance and hospitality essential. Choosing the right place can be tricky as it plays a crucial role in bonding with your new family. For a venue that meets all these criteria, here are our top picks for an exquisite evening retreat.

Olive Bar & Kitchen, Qutub

A conceptual experience curated by Chef Dhruv Oberoi featuring authentic Mediterranean cuisine, soulful music, and art is just about perfect to welcome you and your family. The tree-top, starlit terrace bar offers an escape from the urban façade, providing a cosy corner against the backdrop of Lutyens' Delhi. Their menu features everything from cocktails inspired by the speakeasy bars of Europe to Emilian tortellini and bespoke pizzas. Each dish imbues tradition, creating extraordinary experiences.

Sevilla, The Claridges

This Spanish-themed intimate restaurant in New Delhi offers a culinary celebration of flavours with signature dishes like beetroot risotto and grilled cordero. It is the perfect escape, offering authenticity, intrigue, and comfort. This flagship property features an expansive garden and intimate indoor spaces where one can indulge in specialties such as tortelli spinaci e ricotta and Sicilian spaghetti alla norma. Coupling hearty hospitality with old-world charm, it boasts an impressive collection of 150 global wines.

Indian Accent, The Lodhi

Indian Accent boasts a fusion of traditional flavours with a modern artisanal menu. Their signature cocktails and dishes are bound to become interesting conversations starters. Their hundred layer paneer and potato sphere chaat are just a few of the countless dishes that draw from Indian roots and offer inventive iterations. Harbouring techniques, ingredients, and ideas from across the world, Indian Accent will charm you and your family if you have a knack for Indian food with a twist.

MKT Chanakya

We can still feel the flavours of the avocado tartare sing on our palettes, a must-try family staple on the restaurant’s new menu. The salmon carpaccio is just as carefully crafted and the sea bass ghee roast deserves seconds. For the mains, the prawn gigli was a definite favourite, as was the quattro formaggio tortellini, of course, everything with a carefully created side of their signature cocktails.

Gulati Restaurant, Pandara Road  

Need we sell you the iconic legacy that dates back to 1959? The restaurant has now transcended into a fine-dining experience, yet still embodies the essence of Old Delhi flavours and delivers perfection in North Indian cuisine. Serving buffet lunches since 2000, it is one of the few places that remain true to Indian delicacies like butter chicken and kebabs, which remain a favourite among many patrons. Traditional herbs, century-old spices, and aromatic delights are infused in all of their 175 exotic recipes, offering a delicious treat for your family.

Qavali, Aerocity

Is there anything that can bond you more than live music and a homely ambiance? A regal culinary experience in Aerocity offers exquisite Indian delicacies accompanied by the cadence of live qawwalis, exuding luxury through its patterned arches, printed ceilings, and opulent chandeliers. This setting pairs exceptionally well with their Sufi schedule: Noor-e-Qavalli on Wednesday, Dil-e-Qavalli on Friday, and Jashn-e-Qavalli on Saturday. With Moroccan architecture, lost recipes, and cultural delicacies, you are bound to cherish the piquant experience with your family.

Caara, The Dhan Mill

Amid the art galleries and homegrown fashion brands, the erstwhile warehouse, now known as The Dhan Mill is a cosy spot to just spend some quality time with your family. Caara is an all-day oasis that stands out for its comfort and simple food, owing to its focus on chemical-free, local artisan produce sourced from across the globe. A perfect detox palette after the bustle of your wedding, Caara offers authentic and grounded flavours—think basil, fragrant rosemary, and marjoram, all specially produced for the restaurant. Indeed, Caara is the perfect first dinner abode on a summer night, enriching you with its refreshing flavour palettes that can even be customised for your family.

Guppy, The Lodhi

A comfortable and playful night out with your family is exactly what you might need after the strenuous wedding celebration. Drawing inspiration from a "Japanese Wonderland", they create a playful panorama with their extraordinary sushi counters and delectable dim sum. Beyond the wide variety of meats, the Guppy kitchen also offers seasonal fresh salads. Its candlelit seating around a tall Frangipani tree creates a charming atmosphere, allowing you to lounge with your loved ones.

Lavaash by Saby

A vanguard of fusion, comfort, and delectable cuisine, Lavaash’s menu features an artisanal blend of Calcutta and Armenian dishes, rooted in preserving authentic flavours. From their famous Jurassic cheese lavash pizza smothered in Kalimpong cheese to their railway mutton curry with coconut milk, their menu offers something for everyone, making it a safe yet experimental dinner experience for your family. Their quirky décor and eccentric ideology make them the perfect dinner spot for fervent food enthusiasts savouring a homely ambiance of colours.

Shang Palace, Shangri-La

A treat for adventurous culinarians, basking amid the luxury of the renowned 5-star hotel Shangri-La, the restaurant offers authentic flavours of Sichuan, Cantonese, and Yunnan. Drawing from traditional tastes, their dishes are merged with modern techniques and infused with handcrafted flavours of luxury, promising a Michelin-star meal for your family. Their variety of dim sums and signature clay pot dishes will have your family enjoy its oriental glory.
 

Feature Image Credits: Qavali, Aerocity 

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