New Delhi - Romantic Dinner - Need advice

Chandramukhi · Aug 29th, 2006, 02:21

Did you have dinner at one or more of the the following restarants:

Spice Route at The Imperial Hotel
Masala Art at The Taj Palace Hotel
360 Degrees at The Oberoi Hotel
Haveli at Taj Mahal Hotel
Bukhara Maurya Sheraton Hotel
Dum Pukht ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel

What did you like, what did you dislike. Which one would you recommend for a romantic dinner.

Like to hear your comments.

kidsan · Aug 29th, 2006, 02:51

hi C
i have had dinner at the spice route and i have to say that the thai food was the best i have ever had (haven't been to thailand though

)

Apart from the incongruity i feel when visiting such places as compared to my normal choice of restaurant, i can vouch for the spice route as scoring pretty highly on the romantic scale....i certainly got lucky (and she paid!!)

PeakXV · Aug 29th, 2006, 03:01

La Piazza, Hyatt - Fine Wine and Pasta always sets the mood!

chagu · Aug 29th, 2006, 03:33

I have eaten at all of the above except Masala Art, that sounds like a new one to me ....your choice seems to be Indian rather than western food. Pls note Spice Route is not Indian but a mix of far eastern cuisine. It used to be my fav ( literally the only -ve point is if you are a smoker, as it does not allow smoking to preserve its art work... for non-smokers that is bliss) , I think I just got bored with the place.
360 degrees is great but set in very contemporary surroundings, and pretty expensive ... though have eaten there a few times , the one time I paid ... party of 3 , at least 2 courses each ( 1 even had 6 oysters) 2 bottles of decent wine and couple of whiskies....bill was about gbpounds 150.
Haveli ..nothing interesting...live music , quite busy. went a few years ago and somebody else paid so cannot tell much.
same with Bukhara..but pls note really do not recommend this for romantic dinner as 1. you sit on low level uncomfortable stools with no backs and 2. you are hurried through as they need your table back urgently.
Dum Pukht..sorry only had lunch there but overall it seemed same as Haveli , though food was pretty good

I also used to love going to La Piazza at the Hyatt when i lived in Delhi but again...pretty expensive and of course , Italian food and not so good as abroad.

I hope the above helps, if you need any more help ,shout.
chagu

kullukid · Sep 3rd, 2006, 23:29

I'd have to say the spice route, even though i got reverse culture shock when i walked in the place & again when the bill came! KK

sshekhar · Sep 3rd, 2006, 23:35

I liked Radisson in NOIDA. I forget the name of the restaurant. But I think my date was so amazing that everything looked great

. I completely believe in arranged marriages

now!!

dzibead · Sep 3rd, 2006, 23:45

My choice would be The Spice Route. The food is excellent and the decor is GORGEOUS. Quiet, low lighting, and a very romantic setting.

capt_mahajan · Sep 3rd, 2006, 23:49

spice route. for reasons already mentioned.

Mays · Sep 3rd, 2006, 23:51

Would still suggest both 360 degrees at teh oberoi or the Italian Restaurant adjacent to 360!

PortieOwner · Sep 15th, 2006, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by sshekhar

I liked Radisson in NOIDA. I forget the name of the restaurant. But I think my date was so amazing that everything looked great

. I completely believe in arranged marriages

now!!

You can't post a comment like that without including pictures!

jiggyjackson · Feb 26th, 2008, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by chagu

I have eaten at all of the above except Masala Art, that sounds like a new one to me ....your choice seems to be Indian rather than western food. Pls note Spice Route is not Indian but a mix of far eastern cuisine. It used to be my fav ( literally the only -ve point is if you are a smoker, as it does not allow smoking to preserve its art work... for non-smokers that is bliss) , I think I just got bored with the place.
360 degrees is great but set in very contemporary surroundings, and pretty expensive ... though have eaten there a few times , the one time I paid ... party of 3 , at least 2 courses each ( 1 even had 6 oysters) 2 bottles of decent wine and couple of whiskies....bill was about gbpounds 150.
Haveli ..nothing interesting...live music , quite busy. went a few years ago and somebody else paid so cannot tell much.
same with Bukhara..but pls note really do not recommend this for romantic dinner as 1. you sit on low level uncomfortable stools with no backs and 2. you are hurried through as they need your table back urgently.
Dum Pukht..sorry only had lunch there but overall it seemed same as Haveli , though food was pretty good

I also used to love going to La Piazza at the Hyatt when i lived in Delhi but again...pretty expensive and of course , Italian food and not so good as abroad.

I hope the above helps, if you need any more help ,shout.
chagu

hey

i wanted to know the cost for dinner for 2 at spice route..

Aishah · Feb 26th, 2008, 11:53

Everything about the Imperial Hotel is romantic - but expensive. Good for a visit occasionally though and yes, I reckon that would be my choice. I like having afternoon tea there too, nice garden setting. Hyatt Regency is not as romantic. Park Hotel has superb food, but the setting not so romantic either. With the Imperial they have very interesting historical pictures on all the corridor walls etc. Make good conversation pieces if you got stuck for words!

jyotirmoy · Feb 26th, 2008, 11:55

If you love Italian food have a candle light dinner at Diva in GK-II, M block market.
They have a great cellar too.

jiggyjackson · Feb 26th, 2008, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aishah

Everything about the Imperial Hotel is romantic - but expensive. Good for a visit occasionally though and yes, I reckon that would be my choice. I like having afternoon tea there too, nice garden setting. Hyatt Regency is not as romantic. Park Hotel has superb food, but the setting not so romantic either. With the Imperial they have very interesting historical pictures on all the corridor walls etc. Make good conversation pieces if you got stuck for words!

how expensive is it?....1000 for 2 people ????

jyotirmoy · Feb 26th, 2008, 12:02

A meal at Imperial without alcohol would be about Rs.1500+

Aug 29th, 2006, 02:21	#1
Chandramukhi Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 40	New Delhi - Romantic Dinner - Need advice Did you have dinner at one or more of the the following restarants: Spice Route at The Imperial Hotel Masala Art at The Taj Palace Hotel 360 Degrees at The Oberoi Hotel Haveli at Taj Mahal Hotel Bukhara Maurya Sheraton Hotel Dum Pukht ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel What did you like, what did you dislike. Which one would you recommend for a romantic dinner. Like to hear your comments.

Aug 29th, 2006, 03:01	#3
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,038	La Piazza, Hyatt - Fine Wine and Pasta always sets the mood! __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Feb 26th, 2008, 11:53	#12
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,448	Everything about the Imperial Hotel is romantic - but expensive. Good for a visit occasionally though and yes, I reckon that would be my choice. I like having afternoon tea there too, nice garden setting. Hyatt Regency is not as romantic. Park Hotel has superb food, but the setting not so romantic either. With the Imperial they have very interesting historical pictures on all the corridor walls etc. Make good conversation pieces if you got stuck for words! __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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Aug 29th, 2006, 02:51	#2
kidsan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: heading for Mauritania... Posts: 673	hi C i have had dinner at the spice route and i have to say that the thai food was the best i have ever had (haven't been to thailand though ) Apart from the incongruity i feel when visiting such places as compared to my normal choice of restaurant, i can vouch for the spice route as scoring pretty highly on the romantic scale....i certainly got lucky (and she paid!!)

Aug 29th, 2006, 03:33	#4
chagu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London , UK Posts: 124	I have eaten at all of the above except Masala Art, that sounds like a new one to me ....your choice seems to be Indian rather than western food. Pls note Spice Route is not Indian but a mix of far eastern cuisine. It used to be my fav ( literally the only -ve point is if you are a smoker, as it does not allow smoking to preserve its art work... for non-smokers that is bliss) , I think I just got bored with the place. 360 degrees is great but set in very contemporary surroundings, and pretty expensive ... though have eaten there a few times , the one time I paid ... party of 3 , at least 2 courses each ( 1 even had 6 oysters) 2 bottles of decent wine and couple of whiskies....bill was about gbpounds 150. Haveli ..nothing interesting...live music , quite busy. went a few years ago and somebody else paid so cannot tell much. same with Bukhara..but pls note really do not recommend this for romantic dinner as 1. you sit on low level uncomfortable stools with no backs and 2. you are hurried through as they need your table back urgently. Dum Pukht..sorry only had lunch there but overall it seemed same as Haveli , though food was pretty good I also used to love going to La Piazza at the Hyatt when i lived in Delhi but again...pretty expensive and of course , Italian food and not so good as abroad. I hope the above helps, if you need any more help ,shout. chagu

Sep 3rd, 2006, 23:29	#5
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 934	I'd have to say the spice route, even though i got reverse culture shock when i walked in the place & again when the bill came! KK

Sep 3rd, 2006, 23:35	#6
sshekhar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 131	I liked Radisson in NOIDA. I forget the name of the restaurant. But I think my date was so amazing that everything looked great . I completely believe in arranged marriages now!!

Sep 3rd, 2006, 23:45	#7
dzibead Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,977	My choice would be The Spice Route. The food is excellent and the decor is GORGEOUS. Quiet, low lighting, and a very romantic setting.

Sep 3rd, 2006, 23:49	#8
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,741	spice route. for reasons already mentioned.

Sep 3rd, 2006, 23:51	#9
Mays Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, Kolkata Posts: 58	Would still suggest both 360 degrees at teh oberoi or the Italian Restaurant adjacent to 360!

Feb 26th, 2008, 11:55	#13
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,386	If you love Italian food have a candle light dinner at Diva in GK-II, M block market. They have a great cellar too.

Feb 26th, 2008, 12:02	#15
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,386	A meal at Imperial without alcohol would be about Rs.1500+

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