7 Delhi-Based Restaurants That Are More Than 10 Yrs. Old & Are Still Just As Awesome!

With the looming threat of COVID-19 making it increasingly difficult to feel safe while stepping out, all of us are reviving our love for some good old comfort food served by our favourite eateries. These restaurants are cherished parts of our childhoods and no amount of newfangled pubs could change that! So we've drilled down a list of our favourite restaurants that are more than 10 years old, but still manage to lure us in every time. Come, walk down memory lane with us!

1. Berco's

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Blessing delhiites with authentic (which basically means desi-fied) Chinese and Thai cuisine is our first favourite restaurant, Berco's! This place handily has tons of outlets in the city to suit your convenience. When here, don't forget to devour their scrumptious Red Thai Curry and Thai Rolls, among many other delectable delicacies, of course. Already leaving? See you there!

Where | Bercos - Noida, Rohini, CP & Other Outlets
Timings | 12 Noon - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 11 4375 1100
Meal For Two | Rs 1,100
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/BercosIndia/

2. Naivedyam

If you're a 90s kid, then Naivedyam is certainly the first restaurant that’s bound to pop up in your head when craving some authentic South Indian! From the welcoming drink (rasam) to the crispy dosas, from idlis to uttapams, each and every dish speaks volumes of tradition and unparalleled taste. To give you the perfect dose of culture, their interiors transport you straight to Karnataka, so when are you popping by?!

Where | Naivedyam - HKV, Noida, Gurgaon & Other Outlets
Timings | 10 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 11 2696 0426
Meal For Two | Rs 500
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/naivedyamfoods/

3. The Big Chill

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What started off as a standalone little outlet in East of Kailash back in 2000 has undoubtedly snowballed into one of our most favourite places to binge eat at! Yes, we’re talking about everybody’s beloved Big Chill. The retro haunt, festooned with attractive posters of Hitchcock’s Psycho, Casablanca and Audrey Hepburn, dishes out some of the best Italian and Continental cuisine along with drool-worthy desserts. This vintage place will certainly never get old and now even has its own creamery for the dreamiest gelato scoops and a bakery for the most scrummy desserts! 

Where | The Big Chill - Kailash Colony, Khan Market, CP & Other Outlets
Timings | 12 Noon - 11:30 PM
Call Them | +91 11 4175 7588 (Khan Market Branch)
Meal For Two | Rs 1,500
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/thebigchillkhanmarket/

4. Caffe Tonino

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Known for their romantic ambience, soothing vibe and delectable, authentic Italian cuisine, Caffe Tonino has been winning hearts for a long time now! And yet, no matter how many times you head here, the beauty of this restaurant never ceases to engulf you. When there, don’t forget to dig into their Stuffed Cheese Buttery Pasta and Tiramisu - you’ll love ‘em! 

Where | Caffe Tonino - MG Road, CP & Golf Course Road
Timings | 8:30 AM - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 8527 974 888
Meal For Two | Rs 1,400
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/caffetonino/

5. Olive Bar & Kitchen

This 13-year old rustic hideaway, Olive Bar & Kitchen, is one of the most popular and mesmerizingly beautiful restaurants when it comes to chilling with your loved ones. Having made appearances in many of our favourite Bollywood movies, Olive is located in an old and intricately designed haveli and offers mouthwatering European, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine. Go revel in its magnificence and have a yummy meal while you’re at it! 

Where | Olive Bar & Kitchen - One Style Mile, Haveli 6, Kalka Das Marg, Mehrauli
Timings | 12:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Call Them | +91 9810 235 472
Meal For Two | Rs 4,000
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/OliveBarAndKitchen/

6. Culinaire

Ok now if you’re a true Delhiite, you HAVE to know about this one! This food joint is super well-known for serving amazing Chinese, Lebanese and Thai fare. It serves one of the best Thai Green Curries in town and is always bustling with regulars. When here, don’t forget to try their Prawn Red Curry, Honey Chicken & Tom Yum Soup!

Where | Culinaire - GK II, Kailash Colony, Rajouri Garden & Other Outlets
Timings | 12 Noon - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 11 2924 5003
Meal For Two | Rs 1,000
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Culinaire.PanAsia/

7. Wok in The Clouds

Offering a riot of cuisines like North Indian, Thai, Continental and Chinese, Wok in The Clouds has been blessing our tummies for more than 15 years now. Their oldest outlet is in Rajouri Garden and gives its patrons an unforgettable culinary experience and courteous service that makes them come back again and again!

Where |  Wok In The Clouds - Rajouri Garden, Khan Market & Punjabi Bagh
Timings | 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 11 4511 1111
Meal For Two | Rs 1,600
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/WokintheClouds.KhanMarket/

Have we succeeded in dredging up enough nostalgic, happy memories of yummy meals in the past? Then how about you pay some of these awesome, landmark eateries another visit just to order your favourite dishes and have an assured happy meal!