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5 Best Indian Restaurants in Delhi (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Indian restaurants in Delhi rarely draw a queue like the one outside Saravana Bhavan on a Sunday evening, and its 28,000-plus Google reviews in Connaught Place, more than the next two names on this list combined, prove the number is not a fluke. The restaurants on this page combine for a review total that runs past 69,000, spanning everything from a 40-minute wait for dosa to a Michelin-adjacent tasting menu.

Short answer: Saravana Bhavan (4.4 stars, 28,665 reviews) in Connaught Place is the most-reviewed restaurant in Delhi by a wide margin, known for authentic South Indian vegetarian food and filter coffee. For fine dining, Indian Accent (4.7, 7,852 reviews) has ranked among Asia's 50 Best Restaurants since 2015. Bukhara (4.5, 9,348 reviews) at ITC Maurya is famous for its Dal Bukhara and cutlery-free dining.
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How Delhi's Indian Restaurants Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Saravana Bhavan 4.4 ★ 28,665 South Indian vegetarian View ›
2 Indian Accent 4.7 ★ 7,852 Fine dining / special occasions View ›
3 Pind Balluchi Regal Building, Connaught Place, Delhi 4.3 ★ 15,212 North Indian / group dining with drinks View ›
4 Bukhara 4.5 ★ 9,348 Iconic dal / cutlery-free dining View ›
5 Gulati Restaurant, Pandara Road 4.3 ★ 8,317 North Indian, Pandara Road institution View ›
5 Best Indian Restaurants in Delhi (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Saravana Bhavan logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Saravana Bhavan

4.428,665 Google reviews

Saravana Bhavan is a global South Indian vegetarian chain, and its Connaught Place location is one of the busiest in Delhi, serving dosas, idlis, vadas and filter coffee to a near-constant queue. It has operated in over 100 locations across 24 countries, built on a menu that reviewers describe as staying limited and traditional rather than chasing trends.

What people praise

  • Filter coffee repeatedly singled out as a highlight of the meal
  • Reviewers describe the food as authentic and consistent over many visits
  • Fully vegetarian menu, clearly labelled
  • Reasonable pricing relative to the quality and consistency

Worth knowing

  • Wait times of 30-45 minutes are common, even outside peak hours
  • Parking near Connaught Place is described as genuinely difficult
  • Some reviewers note the menu stays narrow compared to newer South Indian spots
Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume28,665 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown60% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed restaurant in Delhi by a wide margin, at 28,665 reviews. Go for reliably authentic South Indian food, and plan for a real wait, especially on weekends.

Website Book now+911123317755 Directions

50, Janpath Rd, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Indian Accent logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Indian Accent

4.77,852 Google reviews

Indian Accent, inside The Lodhi hotel, reimagines Indian cuisine through global ingredients and techniques, and has ranked among Asia's 50 Best Restaurants every year since 2015. It offers both an à la carte menu and a multi-course chef's tasting menu paired with wine, and reviewers describe dishes like the Daulat ki Chaat and smoked duck biryani as standout courses.

What people praise

  • Ranked among Asia's 50 Best Restaurants for a decade running
  • Staff described as thoroughly briefed on every dish and allergen
  • Tasting menu portions curated to leave diners genuinely full
  • Elegant, intimate ambience suited to celebrations

Worth knowing

  • Pricing runs at the top end, ₹2,000+ per person, typical of the tasting-menu format
  • One reviewer felt the fusion approach strayed from authentic Indian flavor
Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume7,852 · 71th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown80% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear fine-dining pick on this list, with a decade of international recognition behind it. Reserve well ahead for a special occasion rather than a casual dinner.

Website+919871117968 Directions

The Lodhi, Lodhi Rd, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

Pind Balluchi Regal Building, Connaught Place, Delhi logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pind Balluchi Regal Building, Connaught Place, Delhi

4.315,212 Google reviews

Pind Balluchi's Regal Building location in Connaught Place serves North Indian and Mughlai cuisine in a dhaba-style interior with live music and a full bar. Its most-reviewed dishes include tandoori chicken and mutton biryani, and it draws a mix of families and groups looking for drinks alongside a meal.

What people praise

  • Live music and dhaba-style decor create a distinct group-dining atmosphere
  • Reviewers repeatedly name specific dishes, like Murgh Rahra and Kadai Paneer, as standouts
  • Happy-hour drink pricing available
  • Staff described as attentive even during busy periods

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer found the food oversalted and the closing interaction impersonal
  • A meaningful share of lower ratings exist among its 15,212 reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume15,212 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown59% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for groups who want North Indian food alongside drinks and live music. At 15,212 reviews, it's the second most-reviewed name on this list.

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13, Regal Building, near Regal Cinema, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Bukhara logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Bukhara

4.59,348 Google reviews

Bukhara, inside ITC Maurya, is a cutlery-free North West Frontier restaurant famous for its Dal Bukhara, a slow-cooked black lentil dish, alongside kebabs like the barrah kebab. It has hosted world leaders over the decades and reviewers describe the fixed tasting menu as the best way to sample the range of the kitchen's signature dishes.

What people praise

  • Dal Bukhara repeatedly described as worth the visit on its own
  • Fixed menu lets diners sample the kitchen's full signature range
  • Servers described as knowledgeable guides through an unfamiliar cutlery-free format
  • Quiet, refined atmosphere despite the restaurant's fame

Worth knowing

  • One detailed 1-star review describes food-safety issues, including a hair in a salad and undercooked naan
  • Pricing runs consistently at ₹2,000+ per person
Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume9,348 · 82th
Confidencevery high
Recency10 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: One of Delhi's most famous restaurants for a reason, with reviewers overwhelmingly praising the Dal Bukhara and kebabs. The isolated food-safety complaint is worth noting, but it stands apart from an otherwise very strong review record.

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ITC MAURYA, Sardar Patel Marg, Akhaura Block, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021

Gulati Restaurant, Pandara Road logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Gulati Restaurant, Pandara Road

4.38,317 Google reviews

Gulati Restaurant on Pandara Road is a long-running North Indian institution widely associated with butter chicken, alongside dishes like Kashmiri kabab and Hyderabadi biryani. It draws consistent weekend crowds and a wait is typical, with a sweet shop next door where diners often pass the time before being seated.

What people praise

  • Butter chicken and biryani repeatedly named as must-order dishes
  • Generous portions, with reviewers noting leftovers even for larger groups
  • Ample free parking, a rarity for a central Delhi restaurant
  • Long-standing local reputation as a butter chicken destination

Worth knowing

  • One detailed 3-star review describes the naan as thick and the butter chicken as underwhelming on a specific visit
  • Wait times of around 30 minutes are common on weekend evenings
Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume8,317 · 76th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-known Pandara Road name with 8,317 reviews and a reputation built specifically on butter chicken. Reviews are mostly strong, though quality reportedly varies visit to visit, so go in with reasonable expectations.

Website Book now+911147633344 Directions

6, Pandara Road, Market, near India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Indian restaurants in Delhi. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.4 from nearly 29,000 people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dining out cost in Delhi? (2026)

Reviewer-reported per-person prices on this page span a wide range, from casual South Indian meals to hotel fine dining. Reviewers frequently note their meal cost, so the ranges below reflect what customers actually paid.

JobTypical price
Casual South Indian (Saravana Bhavan)₹200 - ₹600 / person
North Indian / group dining (Pind Balluchi, Gulati)₹600 - ₹2,000+ / person
Fine dining / hotel restaurants (Indian Accent, Bukhara)₹2,000+ / person

Ranges compiled August 2026 from reviewer-reported per-person prices left in Google reviews for restaurants on this page. These are individual diner reports, not official menu prices, so confirm current pricing with each restaurant.

Serving all of Delhi

The restaurants above are concentrated around Connaught Place, Lodhi Road, Pandara Road and Chanakyapuri’s Diplomatic Enclave, all central and reachable by metro. Searching for Indian restaurants near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a table

  • Is a reservation required, especially for a weekend dinner slot?
  • Does the restaurant offer a fixed tasting menu, and what’s included in the price?
  • Is the menu fully vegetarian, or is there a large enough vegetarian section?
  • For hotel restaurants, is valet parking included?
  • How long is the typical wait without a reservation?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these Indian restaurants?

We started from every Indian restaurant in Delhi with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which restaurant is best for fine dining or a special occasion?

Indian Accent, ranked among Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants since 2015, is the clearest fine-dining pick on this list, offering both à la carte and a multi-course tasting menu.

Where can I get the best butter chicken in Delhi?

Gulati Restaurant on Pandara Road is widely known specifically for butter chicken, while Bukhara at ITC Maurya is famous for its Dal Bukhara and kebabs rather than butter chicken specifically.

The bottom line

Saravana Bhavan is the safe default for consistently good South Indian vegetarian food, while Indian Accent is the pick for a special-occasion fine-dining night. Reserve ahead for the hotel restaurants and expect a wait at Saravana Bhavan and Gulati on weekends.

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