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Dine Under The Stars At These 15 Rooftop Cafes In Delhi - June, 2024

By Trishi Dhingra

Updated - June 13, 20248 min read

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While Delhi may lack the thrill of mountain backdrops or the calmness of babbling brooks, I'd still count it in the list of the best metropolis in the country to have a lovely dinner under the stars. There are countless places to go to when it comes to picking the best rooftop cafes in Delhi. 

 

From cafes overlooking a lake and restaurants blessed with the panorama of Qutub Minar and other charming monuments & forts to eateries adorned with beautiful lights, tasteful decor and drool-worthy food —  here's a list of the 15 best rooftop cafes in Delhi you wouldn't regret spending time in. 

 

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Sitting on the terrace while indulging in finger-licking dishes with your partner, a soulful romantic melody in the backdrop hits differently. Paneer tikka, Shanghai Rolls, Tofu Burgers, and Tandoori Stuffed Mushrooms are some must-haves of this open-sky, adorably decorated cottage-styled cafe. Apart from live-sports screening, they also organise DJ nights and offer valet parking. Recommended for wine & dine with friends to party hard on weekends.

 

Avg Cost - ₹1850 for two


Call: +918527716451

Timing: 12:30 pm - 0:30 am

Address: 13-C, North West Avenue, Club Road, Punjabi Bagh Extn, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholLive MusicScreens Live MatchesTakeaway Available

Cuisines: Italian

Must haves: Keema Fries Tofu Burger Tandoori Stuffed Mushroom Thai Spring Roll

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It’s an aesthetically appealing roof-top multi-cuisine lounge in Green Park, South Delhi. It serves delicious North Indian, Continental, and Chinese cuisine in musically charged Insta-worthy roof-top surroundings. Gather all your friends and lose your tie to groove on live DJ nights. Bob Marley, Berry Smoothie, and Chicken Strips with delicious mocktails are some must-try items of this musically elegant, quiet, colourful lounge with classy interiors.

 

Avg Cost - ₹3000 for two


Call: +911149424502

Timing: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am

Address: A-2/A, 2Nd Floor, Aurobindo Marg, Green Park, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholSeating AvailableTakeaway Available

Cuisines: North IndianContinentalChineseFast Food

Must haves: Bob Marley Veg Galauti Mezze Berry Smoothie

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It is a luxurious fine dining restaurant extremely famous for its delightful cocktails and an amazing rooftop area with some stunning views. They even have an open courtyard which is done up pretty well with warm golden lights and quirky seating. The place adds elegance and charm factor to this exquisite list of the best rooftop cafes in Delhi. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹3500 for two


Call: +918527933766

Timing: 12:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Address: 4-A, Seven Style Mile, Kalka Das Marg, Near Qutab Minar, The Kila at Seven Style Mile, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Screens Live Matches

Cuisines: EuropeanItalianSpanishDesserts

Must haves: Cocktails Beer Mocktails Chicken Slider

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Popular for its urbane rooftop seating, The Sky High is not only one of the best rooftop cafes in Delhi but also a great spot to take your bae for a  candlelight dinner. The place offers an extensive range of multi-cuisine preparations and a well-curated selection of liquor varieties you don't want to miss out on. The serene atmosphere, coupled with cordial service, soulful live music, good food, and good booze, is just what is needed for an uplifting mood. Do try their Peri Peri Pizza and Dal Makhani.

 

Avg Cost - ₹2700 for two


Call: +918178504905

Timing: 11:00 am - 0:45 am

Address: C-306 A, 307, Third Floor, Ansal Plaza, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholLive MusicScreens Live MatchesSeating Available

Cuisines: North IndianChineseMughlaiContinental

Must haves: Cocktails Beer Chocolate Fondue Classic Nachos

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Popular for their lip-smacking Chinese fare, this place is a real-deal for Asian food lovers. There's a sufficient variety on their menu which is both lip-smacking and affordable. The prompt services are quick to fix for hunger pangs and the view is extremely heart-warming. We highly recommended their chilli garlic noodles, Schezwan prawns and Khao Suey. Kylin Express is a must-try rooftop cafe in Delhi where you can have a memorable romantic candlelight dinner with your better half. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹900 for two


Call: +911140870595

Timing: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Address: 5,3Rd Floor,Food Court, Ambience Mall, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Seating AvailableTakeaway Available

Cuisines: ChineseSichuan

Must haves: Sticky Rice Sizzlers Red Curry Dimsums

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Whatever may be the occasion, we Indians need no excuses to drink our body weight. Dramz is one such rooftop cafe in Delhi where you can enjoy your favourite drinks with yummy appetizers on the side. The menu is stacked with a wide array of choices in the area. However, if your cravings aren't that tidbit, you should definitely try their Spaghetti in Alfredo, Kadhai Paneer, Lamb Chicken Tikka, Paneer and Hummus.

Sidebar: Do end your evening with their Gulkand Nitro Ice-cream and make the most of the great view!

 

Avg Cost - ₹3500 for two


Timing: 1:00 pm - 1:00 am

Address: 1580/1, Kd Marg, Near Qutub Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholScreens Live MatchesSeating AvailableTakeaway Available

Cuisines: ContinentalItalianEuropeanAsian

Must haves: Dramz Cooler Orange Mojito Milano Smooch Itangi

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Looking for a rooftop cafe in Delhi where you can be a part of the crowd, nibble on street food and still be in a fancy restaurant? Well, look no more. Here's Lakhori Haveli in Chandni Chowk fulfilling all your demands. Make the most of the stellar view of Jama Masjid, the Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Lal Mandir, the Red Fort and the kids flying colourful kites or indulging in games like Kabootarbaazi on a faraway terrace. And if this wasn't enough, the restaurant also promised to satiate your palette with Chandni Chowk famous delicacies and rich Mughlai cuisine. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹4000 for two


Call: +911123261333

Timing: 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Address: Haveli Dharampura, 2293, Gali Guliyan, Near, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholLive MusicSeating AvailableTakeaway Available

Cuisines: Street Food

Must haves: Cocktails Banarasi Paan Tomato Dhaniya Shorba Dahi Puri

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Wasn't it daunting enough that Biharis excel in education and traditional delicacies that now they have a famous rooftop cafe in Delhi? Oh yes! Potbelly Rooftop Cafe has earned its reputation by being the best authentic Bihari restaurant in the city. It's also a book cafe, so you can sit with your favourite book and hog on their traditional thalis and other mouth-watering food from their cuisine such as Litti Chokha, Tehri, Sarso Machhli and so on. Take your Bihari friend who's been homesick to this place and they'll love you for this. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹1000 for two


Call: +919999725052

Timing: 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Address: 116 C, 4Th Floor, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Takeaway AvailableWifi Available

Cuisines: Bihari

Must haves: Cold coffee Masala chai Dhamaka Maggi Tarkari Thali

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Set atop the Le Meridien hotel, this fine-dining restaurant provides one of the most breathtaking views of Lutyens Zone (Rashtrapati Bhawan premises). The interiors are the stuff of luxury, the staff is super courteous and the dishes are a piece of art. This rooftop cafe in Delhi is known for its gourmet menu and phenomenal desserts. You miss out on this and you've experienced the city a little less than Belvedere's customers.  

 

Avg Cost - ₹6000 for two


Call: +918588891988

Timing: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Address: Le Meridien, Windsor Place, Connaught Place (CP), New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholLive MusicSeating Available

Cuisines: Chinese

Must haves: Fish Noodles

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A bar slash lounge tucked in Kailash Colony is one of the best rooftop cafes in Delhi with a terrace that offers a splendid view. The ambience is cosy and the food is exquisite. You'll find a good mix of Continental, Oriental, Italian, Mughlai and Indian cuisines in their menu. And I don't have to say this twice that Cafe 27 is a must-visit place for every foodie. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹1900 for two


Call: +919811278880

Timing: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am

Address: H-S-26,Gk-1, Kailash Colony, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholLive MusicScreens Live MatchesSeating Available

Cuisines: ContinentalNorth IndianChineseFast Food

Must haves: Beer Cosmopolitan Dahi Ke Kebab Paneer Tikka

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Auro Kitchen & Bar is a laidback nightspot in the party hub of D-town a.k.a Hauz Khas. The place is always a buzz with foodies who appreciate their compact international menu and party-people looking to have a good time with a lineup of regular music performances. The ambience is mesmerizing, and the crowd is wonderful. It offers delicious Modern Indian and Continental delicacies. The staff is welcoming and the service is top-notch. If you're looking for an unforgettable rooftop cafe experience in Delhi, this is it. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹2500 for two


Call: +919599901442

Timing: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am

Address: 201, 2Nd Floor, Dda Shopping Complex, Aurobindo Place, Hauz Khas, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Cuisines: ContinentalModern IndianItalian

Must haves: Orange thyme Yuzu lemonade Cappuccino Flower power

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With spacious premises divided into a lounge, a sunlit indoor area, an open terrace, and a charming rooftop cafe, this joint is the destination of choice for booze-fuelled parties and quiet romantic brunches. The menu offers a well-curated list ranging from Chinese to Continental, Italian cuisines and more. The place amongst others also has an extensive liquor catalog and refreshing Hookah varieties. It's a rooftop cafe in Delhi, worthy of its name. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹2500 for two


Call: +919958238491

Timing: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Address: Main Market, Sector 4, Kailash Colony, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholScreens Live MatchesSeating AvailableTakeaway Available

Cuisines: Finger Food

Must haves: Cappuccino Chicken Mushroom Pizza Butter Chicken Croquette Garden Veg Pizza

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Known for its brilliant rooftop seating and happening ambience, Radio Station is a preferred choice for a chill time in the city. The joint offers a plethora of dishes ranging from North Indian to Continental, Chinese and Italian cuisines. There are plenty of liquor choices available, including yummy cocktails. And even though the rooftop area is most appreciated but the interior space is pretty smashing too. The overall decor is pretty nice and the seating is ample. We can safely say that this place is one of the best rooftop cafes in Delhi. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹2000 for two


Call: +919871894939

Timing: 12:30 pm - 1:00 am

Address: Hs-6 Market, Kailash Colony, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholScreens Live MatchesSeating AvailableOpen Air Seating

Cuisines: ItalianContinentalChineseFinger Food

Must haves: Paan shake Cold coffee Chicken Piccata Pao Bhaji

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If pretty rooftop cafes in Delhi is what you're looking for, Romeo Lane is one of the best. With a multi-tier and beautiful terrace setting, the place catches the eyes of a lot of Delhiites looking for romantic date spots or a place to enjoy the weather. Their wall-art, lights, artefacts and food is amazing. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹2000 for two


Call: 7065111192

Timing: 11:00 am - 1:00 am

Address: 13, 2Nd Floor, Alipur Road, Civil Lines, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholScreens Live MatchesSeating AvailableTakeaway Available

Cuisines: ChineseNorth IndianOrientalAsian

Must haves: Chicken Parmigiana Chimichanga Pasta Sandwich Grilled Chicken Steak

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Overlooking the famous Hauz Khas Lake, Mia Bella is the most romantic rooftop cafes in Delhi. Now, I've been to this cafe once but I still cannot get over how beautiful it is. The food, the lighting, the tables, the music... everything is in perfect sync with the vibe of the place. However, if you're only there for the food, their Artichoke Pizza and Chicken Stroganoff is to die for.

 


Here's a point of view we can all agree upon... the best rooftop cafe in Delhi not only have an amazing view but delicious food. And we think that's worth trying. 


Avg Cost - ₹2000 for two


Call: +918448201901

Timing: 11:00 am - 1:00 am

Address: 50 E, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholSeating AvailableTakeaway AvailableWifi Available

Cuisines: Fast FoodItalianPastaPizza

Must haves: Penne Picante Veg Cheese Balls Artichoke Pizza Spinach Lasagne