Delhi is popularly known as the food capital and it’s true as it never disappoints your craving and to satisfy it we have listed the best north Indian restaurants for mouthwatering cuisine that have authenticity when it comes to traditional food game. You’ll be spoiled for choice because all of these restaurants are eager to offer you the best and ensure that you don’t leave unsatisfied.

1.    Bukhara 

The restaurant has a rustic-chic vibe and serves some exceptionally well north Indian cuisines. It is traversed by world leaders such as Bill and Hillary Clinton. The restaurant hasn’t altered much since it first opened in 1978. The meal includes marinated beef grilled in a tandoor, as well as plenty of bread and side dishes. It’s famous dish is Dal Bukhara, which involves slow cooking lentils for nearly 24 hours.

Cost for Two –  6,500₹ (approx.)

Recommended Dishes – Dal Bukhara, Dal Makhani, Jumbo Prawns, Raan, Paneer Tikka, Rasmalai

Address- ITC Maurya Chanakyapuri

2.   Karim’s

Karim needs no introduction to our Delhites especially the millennial once, it offers a simple seating area with an old-fashioned rustic feel. Since 1913, this restaurant has been offering cuisine from the Mughal Empire’s kitchens. Its original location is in Old Delhi near the Jama Masjid-still the most popular outlet and some other around Delhi. Their mutton Burra kebabs and the famous tandoori chicken are two of the restaurant’s signature dishes from years.

Cost for Two –  800₹(approx)

Recommended Dishes – Mutton Korma, Chicken Seek, Biryani, Mutton Burra, Mutton Korma, Chicken Jahangir, Nihari

Address-  Jama Masjid

3.   Moti Mahal

Moti Mahal is a global food chain that has been around for more than fifty years. It’s a high-end establishment with tasteful furnishings. The Moti Mahal is one of Delhi’s oldest North Indian restaurants and also credited for introducing the globe to some mughlai recipes like Burra kebabs, butter chicken, and tandoori chicken.

Cost for Two – 1700₹(approx)

Recommended Dishes – Roganjosh, Dal Makhani, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Pakora

Address- Daryaganj

4.  The Indian Accent

You’ll surely get a warm welcome with flowers because the restaurant is well-known for its innovative take on Indian traditions and Indian cuisines. Chef Manish Mehrotra has established a lavish dining establishment offering a wide panoramic view of the waterfront. being rich and gravy-covered. The Indian Accent restaurant always gets a big yes from our team and we can assure a warm experience to you.

Cost for Two – 5,000₹(approx)

Recommended Dishes – Butter Chicken Kulcha, Pav Bhaji, Dal Makhani

Address- CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar

5. Pind Balluchi

Pind Balluchi outlets imitate the Rajasthani and Punjabi rural scene with multiple  figurines of  Sikh men wearing ethnic Punjabi clothes, traditional wooden furniture, jharokhas and mud-plastered walls. Pind Balluchi’s menu includes Afghan and Mughlai BBQ specialties as well as some all time international Punjabi favourites. Vegetarians can enjoy the Mewa Paneer Tukra, which is one of the chief’s special. It’s a delectable paneer dish filled with dates, almonds, and raisins.

Cost for Two – 1,300₹(approx)

Recommended dishes – Mewa Paneer Tukra, Mughlai Chicken with Punjabi Tadka

Address –  Lajpat Nagar | Nehru Place | CP | Saket | Moti Nagar | Udyog Vihar

6. Kake da hotel

Kake Da Hotel has been around for over 80 years and is one of Delhi’s most famous restaurants. You should try their dal makhani, butter chicken and tandoori chicken. If you want to gorge, this is the place to go because they will give you incredible amounts of food till you are unable to walk. It can definitely leave an impression on your heart, especially if your heart is a stickler for Mughlai and Punjabi food, they have combined the finest of both low pricing and deliciousness into a worthy meal.

Cost for two – 600₹(approx)

Recommended Dishes – Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, Chicken Curry, Tandoori chicken, Dahi Meat, Keema Kaleji

Address – Connaught Place

7.Dum Pukht

Dum Pukht is an important part of Lucknow’s Awadhi cuisine, all meat, spices, and herbs are cooked in a pot  and  then covered with dough. The restaurant’s stunning silver and blue dining area, embellished with crystal chandeliers creates an authentic old Indian vibe and one can’t forget to have their famous biryanis and slow-cooked kebabs. Most romantic restaurants in the city, this is where people meet to dine and linger over laughter.

Cost for two – 4,000₹(approx)

Recommended dishes –  Dum Pukht Biryani, Shahi Nihari, Dudiya Kebab, Kakori Kabab

Address – ITC Maurya, Chanakyapuri

8.  Kheer – Roseate House

Kheer is the height of elegance, a magnificent and very inviting restaurant in Roseate House. This lovely spot has a little pavilion with billowing white curtains, making it ideal for a romantic anniversary date to  woo your better half. One of the first to perfect the concept of pre-plated Indian food and to house gorgeous and famous sculptures, paintings, and murals. They offer their 18-page long menu which you won’t dare to read  but one must taste Silbatte Ki Shammi and Jungli Maas(sounds interesting right?). Don’t forget to sample a sparkling glass of Chardonnay for the  fellow wine enthusiasts!

Cost for Two –  4,500₹ (approx)

Recommended dishes – Paan Rossomalai, Jalebi Chaat, Jungli Mass, Silbatte ki Shammi

Address- Roseate House, Aerocity