Wedged in between West Delhi’s popular nooks - Tagore Garden, Punjabi Bagh, and Kirti Nagar, Rajouri Garden is one of the Capital’s most mall-rich spaces. Speckled with a bunch of great shopping malls and resourceful marketplaces, the area is known to house some of the best eating hubs of West Delhi as well. This is one neighbourhood where there is something for everyone – whether you are craving street food or are looking for a place to catch up with your friends over inexpensive alcohol. Every month you will find new restaurants spring up but until those can prove their mettle, you can be sure to have a great time at these spots. We have made life easier for you. Here is the ultimate list of the best restaurants, bars and cafes in Rajouri Garden so you never have to spend hours being puzzled over where you should go when you are here.
Too Indian is a casual dining restaurant with a colourful display of herbs that they actually use in the kitchen right as you enter the place, terrarium lamps to light up every inch of the restaurant. It brings the unique authentic flavours and spices of Indian food. The food at Too Indian is presented in the coolest possible ways. You still see the usage of nitrogen in a few different dishes, but they are also using things like tiny pressure cookers, candle stands, tiny table lamps, buckets, wooden clips, paintbrushes, and more. They have a retail section as well where one can shop for a variety of pickles, chutneys and spices.
Cost for 2: Rs. 1200
What to have: Here Is Something To Taco About, Painter’s Canvas, Indo Persian Kebab, Nihari, Home-Style Chicken Curry, Palak Paneer Ravioli
Where: A 39, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
Located right on the main thoroughfare of Rajouri Garden, Marine Drive is both accessible and buzzing. Winters are ideal for lounging around in the comfortable alfresco dining areas while the interiors are perfect for celebratory evenings. Plush sofas, high stools and low tables hike up the glam quotient of this outfit while strategically placed lights add a mysterious vibe. The menu is a mix of Italian, Chinese, Indian, Lebanese and more but vegetarians have plenty of choices here.
Cost for 2: Rs. 1000
What ho have: Pizza Margherita, Murg Dum Biryani, Rara Gosht
Where: A-2, Vishal Enclave, Opposite Metro Pillar 412, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
If you have dreamt of getting full bottles of alcohol so you do not have to summon your server repeatedly, you can finally get them here. Plus, the hybrid concept of this place being a cafe by day and bar by the night is perfect to fit all your needs. The additional feature is the beautiful outdoor seating area which makes the whole experience delightful. The drinks menu is extensive, and one must get drinks made with their secret syrups.
Cost for 2: Rs. 900
What to have: Cheese Garlic Bread, Chicken Popcorn Salad, Chicken Bao, Paneer Tikka Pizza and Mutton Tacos
This casual dining restaurant serves North Indian, Chinese, European and Mexican cuisines. As the name suggests, Mellow Garden has a thematic ambience with walls and corners adorned with flowers and plants. Its simple and elegant ambience gives you the feeling of dining in a garden. This restaurant is family oriented and specifically designed for kids with a gaming zone.
Cost for 2: Rs. 1200
What to eat: Puchka Chaat, Dahi ke Kabab, Bhunna Bhutta Seek, Chilli Chicken, Margherita Pizza, French Fries, Senorita, To Die For, One Night Stand
Where: J2/7, 2nd & 3rd Floor, BK Dutta Market, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
You can not go wrong with these guys, they have got their decor, menu and everything on point. This deli has something for everyone, whether it is the famous Juicy Lucy Burger, they have so much on the menu, and you will love them all.
Cost for 2: Rs. 1500
What to eat: Golgappa Shots, Fresh Pastas, Hot Garlic Chicken Wings or Jodhpuri Aloo Tikki
Where: R Cube Monad, CS-002, Ground Floor, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
This restaurant is known for its amazing barbeque, and grilled veg and non-veg delicacies and set out in a simple and informal style; it is based on a theme of private pirate’s ship along with brown and green colour. All the starters are served at your table by a team of waiters who are used to the drill. They fire up the grill at your table, cook the starters and leave you to help yourself at the buffet that has salads and main courses.
Cost for 2: Rs. 1200
What to eat: Mutton Seekh Kabab, Vanilla Ice Cream, Panner Tikka, Mutton Curry, Gulab Jamun, Mocktails, Chicken Biryani
Where: C 12, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
Known for an impressive array of poisons and spirits – hence the name – Lord Of The Drinks is also popular for its vintage medieval charm. The interiors tug on historic strings with retro antique leather couches, wooden furniture, and the likes.
Cost for 2: Rs. 1400
What to eat: Grilled Sole Fish, Chilli Mustard Chicken, Madras Curry Risotto
Where: A5, Najafgarh Road, Block A, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
Here is a pick of top favourites for you to try out in the area! Find yourself hungry and craving a nice meal around Rajouri Garden, then, head to these restaurants as they will sort you out for your lunch and dinner plans. You will never have trouble navigating through this neighbourhood.
Kruthika Dixit Kandpal, is an in-house creative writer for EazyDiner Pvt Ltd. She is a food enthusiast, social worker and blogger. She has contributed to the Safari India Magazine, The Statesman Newspaper, Wedding Vows Magazine, Sanchar Times and several other publications. Nothing is dearer to her than the joy of writing with her passion for food as the connection of food is not just with your tummy, but with your heart. In addition to writing a lot, Kruthika likes to eat and experiment with her cooking and gallivanting. And, if not inside the kitchen or at work, one can find her volunteering for NGO’s, exploring places, partying, travelling and shopping. She dreams of owning a restaurant one day and provide some notable contributions to the world of food.
