Take Yourself On A Gourmet Journey With These Amazing Italian Restaurants

Italian cuisine has its own charm all over the world and is supremely famous for its delicacies and charm. Eat, breathe and live ravioli and baked penne? We’ve curated a list of the best, most authentic Italian eateries dotting this city of ours - take a look and drag your hungry bellies over!

Artusi Ristorante e Bar

This authentic abode lavishly celebrates the region of Emilia-Romagna, one of the most gorgeous and appealing regions of Italy, serving authentic Italian food at its best. Do try their Spaghetto All Amatriciana, Farro Salad and Panna Cotta to treat your tastebuds well. The hospitality and classical setting of the place is something else to happily savour as well! 

Meal For Two | Rs 3,000
Location  | M 24, M-Block Market, GK II 

Diva - The Italian Restaurant

Owned by renowned chef Ritu Dalmia, this place of gastronomic delight is known for its original Italian cuisine, vast wine collection & mouth-watering desserts offered in an intimate ambience. Their wood-fired pizzas and Crab & Asparagus Salad are absolute must tries. Pay it a visit for its serene interiors this weekend with bae!

Meal For Two | Rs 2,000
Location | M-8A, M Block Market, GK II

Olive Bar & Kitchen

Located at One Style Mile in Mehrauli, the venue is known for its romantic & mesmerizing ambience and their Italian food is known all over the city as being scrumptious! The pizza is made right in front of you in the oven and another must try is their signature Pan Lasagne Verdure & their Olive Bloody Marys that are made to perfection! 

Meal For Two | Rs 2,500
Location  | Haveli No. 6-8, Kalkadass Marg, Mehrauli

Tonino

A beautiful Tuscan villa with a warm exterior and classic wooden interiors, Tonino is inspired by the enchanting villas of Siena and San Gimignano in Tuscany, Italy. Mr. Tonino Generale of Napoli brings you the most authentic Italian cuisine to New Delhi. Do sample their Costolette Di Maiale, Con Crème Di Aglo E Erbe & Tiramisu for an extravagantly indulgent experience! 

Meal For Two | Rs 1,400
Locations | H Block, CP, MG Road & One Horizon Center, Golf Course Road, GGN

San Gimignano - The Imperial

Located in the Imperial, San Gimignano delivers a rich variety of Italian delicacies with a capacious seating space, beautiful designs and an eye-catching look. It's most well-known for its dreamy outdoor patio dining area. Do dig into their grilled meats & vegetables, not to mention their thoroughly delicious wood-fired pizzas! 

Meal For Two | Rs 5,000
Location | The Imperial, Janpath

Le Cirque

An outpost of the New York favourite, Le Cirque in The Leela Palace shines in terms of the service and location. This fine-dining restaurant oozes grace & elegance from every nook and cranny. It caters to sophisticated French and Italian palates. Their lobster, which is poached in olive oil, is simply out of this world and literally begs to be sampled!

Meal For Two | Rs 5,000
Location | The Leela Palace, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri

La Piazza

Talk about classy interiors, open kitchen, a huge wine cellar and aroma of warm cheese and Italian restaurants come to mind. And when it comes to fine dining options, then La Piazza at the Hyatt Regency occupies a primo spot. Situated on the ground floor, this restaurant is warm and welcoming. The servers and the manager are very courteous and they know their cuisine well. The Pepperoni Pizza and Tiramisu here are amongst the best you can have here!

Meal For Two | Rs 4,500
Location | Hyatt Regency, Bhikaji Cama Place

La Vie

The first thought that enters your mind on hearing 'La Vie' is of a quaint little French Bistro, but what presents itself is a petite yet cozy place that serves Italian gourmet food, coupled with some hot-selling Indian grills. Another meaning of the phrase 'La Vie' also happens to mean 'the streets' in Italian, hence encapsulating the true essence of the cuisine served here, easy Italian street eats. Do try their Rosemary Garlic Bread, Spaghetti Bolognese and Penne Arrabbiata when here! 

Meal For Two | Rs 1,400
Location | 51-A, Khan Market

Big Chill

Carrying huge and elaborate Italian offerings in their menu, Big Chill is certainly a place that you just cannot afford to give a miss. Inside Big chill, you can expect to see lots of 70s and 80s Hollywood movie posters, which go perfectly with the decor and style. Most of their items can be termed as the perfect amalgamation of value for money and quality. The Baked Parmesan Chicken and Mississippi Mud Pie are amongst the popular items here.

Meal For Two | Rs 1,500
Locations | Khan Market, Kailash Colony, Vasant Kunj & Other Outlets 

Jamie’s Italian 

Having a limited menu that is well-conceived, Jamie’s Italian is one chic restaurant to head to. Being quite spacious and boasting top-notch decor, this place offers you truly mouthwatering Italian delicacies. When you land up here, definitely dig into the Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli and Fettuccine Porcini!

Meal For Two | Rs 1,500
Location | Ambience, Vasant Kunj 

Pizza Express

Pizza Express serves up tasty Italian pizzas, pastas, salads and delicious desserts which you can either enjoy in their stylish restaurant or within the comfort of your own home. That's right - you can dine in with them or if you fancy a delicious pizza at home, you can always go and collect your meal. They also offer gluten-free options in their menu that also contains different sections for kids Piccolo and Leggera, for light items.

Meal For Two | Rs 2,000
Location | Ambience, Vasant Kunj, DLF Mall Of India & Other Outlets

Prego - The Westin

If you're a pizza lover and are ready to shell out a good amount for it then this place is just for you.
From the food to the immaculate service, from the vibe to overall value for money, you’ll get everything you love as a foodie here. Try it for an amazing experience in the hustle and bustle of Gurugram! Prego's Penne Pasta and Pizza Diavola are total must-haves. 

Meal For Two | Rs 3,000
Location | The Westin Hotel, Gurugram

Amalfi

The terrace wing of Amalfi has a magical spell of its own that's best realized on a sunny Sunday winter afternoon or a balmy Saturday night. The service is quite prompt and the food has authentic Italian flavours. Don’t forget to book a table if you're planning a date with a loved one or are looking for a place to have nice soothing conversations. Poached Chicken with Lettuce Salad, Pasta in Mushroom Sauce and the Lettuce Green Apple Walnut Salad are highly recommended.

Meal For Two | Rs 1,800
Location | M-82, First Floor, M-Block Market, GK II

Sevilla - The Claridges

A plush, exquisite outdoor space dotted with intimate cabanas with flowy drapes, Sevilla takes you far, far away from the grinding monotony of your work-weary lives! Serving scrumptious Spanish and Italian food accompanied with some organic wine, this place is as romantic as it can get. Their Gruyere e Zucca Ravioli and fresh wood-fired oven pizzas are well-worth making the trip here!

Meal for two | Rs 4,500
Location | The Claridges, Aurangzeb Road

There - we've just handed you a curated, carefully handpicked list of the very best Delhi has to offer in terms of mouthwatering Italian! How many are going to try out?!