11 Best Italian Restaurants in Delhi

The recently-renovated Spago is often considered the best Italian restaurant in Delhi. Contrary to what we think of Italian food, Spago doesn't serve anything with even an ounce more of cheese than it should. It's located at Greater Kailash -1, in the N-Block area. At Spago, you will travel an inch closer to the famed eateries of Italy with every bite. Here's what we suggest you should eat - saltimbocca, lasagne alla bolognese, grilled king prawns in harissa olio, and then tiramisu, which is as creamy as creamy gets.

Diva, the brainchild of superstar chef Ritu Dalmia, is located in the Greater Kailash - 2 area. Along with a selection of hand-crafted wines you can sample from, Diva prides itself on its handmade dough-baked breads. Here, you should try the classic light minestrone soup with a dollop of pesto, the broccoli-filled ravioli with lobster tail and a hint of saffron sauce, and the multiple versions of pizza available with a gluten-free base. The restaurant is 17 years old and has won a number of awards for it's chic interiors and heavenly food. The menu also changes according to seasons, making it one of the best Italian restaurants in Delhi.

La Piazza is a great place to eat-in if you're staying at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. And even if you're just visiting this restaurant after reading up all the rave reviews, we laud your choice, as it is one of the best Italian restaurants in Delhi. At La Piazza, another one of the best Italian restaurants in Delhi, you can bank on the top-class Hyatt service quality that is often considered the gold standard in the hospitality industry. While here, you should order a classic wood-fired pizza made from farm fresh ingredients. Some other menu suggestions are - focaccia bread, misticanza, the chicken breast with arugula mashed potatoes, and the dreamy tiramisu. We warn you though - tables are snapped up within minutes, so you'd best book one online through our Delightful Detours.

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Ask Delhi's hip crowd about Mia Bella and they'll give you a 'duh' look. And that's because this is a lesser-known Italian trattoria that offers an incredible view. While at Mia Bella, which by the way translates to 'my beautiful' in Italian, you have to take a moment, set yourself down on one of the outdoor spaces, and simply soak in the splendid view. It's located in Hauz Khas, which in itself is a premo locality. Inside Mia Bella, the interiors are tastefully done, with intricate mirrors and clocks taking up most of the wall space. The menu consists of a number of mysterious preparations, several of which are actually culinary experiments worth subjecting your palate to. Before going to Mia Bella, one of the best Italian restaurants in Delhi, it's a good idea to book a table here, and what better way to do it than via Delights.InterMiles Every purchase earns InterMiles, which you can redeem at over a million partner outlets serviced by 8,000+ brands. Now, Mangiamo!

In terms of a purely Italian experience, the Fio Cookhouse and Bar, located in Epicuria mall comes quite close. When you walk in, you will be greeted by wall-mounted plants, muted lighting and granite accents. The showcase consists of an interesting collection of curios, all from Italy. When you open the menu, you'll see the best items from Italy live in harmony with the choicest of Indian preparations. It offers a warm, cozy atmosphere in which to embark on a journey filled with risotto, pastas and al forno, making it one of the best Italian restaurants in Delhi.

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Dig James Dean movies? Or do you swear by Steve McQueen? Or is it Audrey Hepburn? But, wait, why bring in Hollywood stars while talking about a cafe in Delhi. Well, that's because at all four Big Chill outlets (one is a creamery and the other is a bakery, FYI), the interiors are done up with full-size posters of Hollywood's best classics. And classic is the word that best describes the pastas and the salads served here. It's one of the more earthy Italian restaurants, and by that logic, also happens to be quite crowded all year. While at The Big Chill, you'll also rub shoulders with a few Bollywood movie and TV stars, although in disguise. They love a slice of cheesecake every now and then, too. Here are the top things to order at one of the best Italian restaurants in Delhi - banoffee pie, spaghetti puttanesca, and the absolutely explosive penne pasta in vodka sauce.

The Leela Palace also has a candidate gunning for the top spot in our list of the best Italian restaurants in Delhi, and it's the Le Cirque. You'd better have a pretty grand reason to visit this boutique joint because it's also considered one of the most expensive restaurants to dine at. But, for the money, you're getting a restaurant that is part gentleman's club and part 20th century eatery. It's one of those places that can at times overwhelm you with its class. But, on the other hand, it serves a luscious menu that's full of surprises. You can even customise your dish. Whether it's the crab pasta, the mushroom broth, the truffle spaghetti or the radicchio risotto, every single item in the menu will bring to life culinary adjectives you never knew existed in your vocabulary. Just for the oohs and aahs in every bite, we suggest splurging on a meal at the Le Cirque.

There's a word to describe the feeling you get when you walk into the Imperial Hotel's Sam Gimignano - Ambrosial. It's a fine dining restaurant that brings to mind the actual town, back in Tuscany. The biggest attraction at San Gimignano is the wine menu, which consists of a number of house-brewed wines made using traditional methods. When it comes to a romantic setting, Sam Gimignano impresses one and all with an all-white outdoor section called Paradiso Divino, Italian for 'divine paradise'. The restaurant is also famous for it's paper-thin pizza, which, unlike the grotesque dough-filled monstrosities served by so-called pizza joints, is light, aesthetically prepared and totally Instagram-worthy. Considering it's location - Connaught Place, the Italian fine dining eatery insulates its patrons from the hustle and bustle of Delhi. Definitely one of the more desirable Italian restaurants in Delhi.

At the Artusi Ristorante e Bar, you will walk into an old Italian country bungalow. The lighting is dim, the tapestry delicate, the furniture handcrafted and the food...well, it's romance served on a finely carved silver dish. They cook their sauces in house, which is why we'd suggest trying out the carbonara with bacon and egg. The cheese is imported, though, so none of the factory-made goo served by other so-called 'Italian houses'. Nothing is spared at Artusi, and for a wonderful meal we suggest the following - aglio olio e peperoncino, arrabiata with spiced tomato, pesto genovese, panna cotta, and a gelato of your choice to wind up a fantastic culinary journey. The Artusi Ristorante e Bar is one of the best Italian restaurants in Delhi in general, and in Greater Kailash -2 in particular.

Bella Cucina is an in-house Italian restaurant at the Le Meridien hotel in Gurgaon. If you're looking for food from the northern and central parts of Italy, then mi amore, it's one of the best restaurants in Delhi to spend a meal at. The restaurant is led from the front by the talented Amit Kumar, head chef of La Cucina. Ever heard of 40 Degree Atlantic salmon? Well, it involves slowly cooking a side of salmon at 40 degrees celsius in a specially-designed airtight container. This chars the crust a little, but thanks to a fine green pea tapenade base and the champagne sauce dressing, it tastes other-worldly. Other things to order include - the mushroom cappuccino soup, quinoa salad, spinach ravioli, and the signature eight-layered chocolate cake. You'll be singing praises of Italian food by the time you've downed all this.

Tonino Generale, an Italian chef bought a villa and converted it into his own little slice of Tuscan. Walking into the trattoria, you will be greeted with a delightfully laid-back layout, with major emphasis being placed on light and space. The old-world charm flows into the menu as well, which contains a lip-smacking collection of appetisers, soups, salads, pizzas, wines and desserts. At Tonino, there's a special winter menu as well, which replicates a Tuscan spread. It's a great place for a romantic encounter. Tonino is one of the best Italian restaurants in Delhi, purely because it's as close to the real thing as you can ever get. It's closest competition is in Naples, we think. To make a booking at this Tuscan wonder, visit delights.interMiles.com.

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