HELLO! India's curated list of 13 soulful winter meals to eat in Delhi NCR

Winter in Delhi invites a slower way of eating. As the air turns crisp, menus grow deeper, warmer and more thoughtful—built around slow cooking, seasonal produce and flavours that comfort without excess. From fire-kissed vegetables and nourishing broths to nostalgic recipes and leisurely brunches, winter dining becomes less about trends and more about togetherness. These seasonal menus offer a reason to pause, gather and savour soulful meals designed to be enjoyed unhurriedly, just as the season intends.

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ENJOY SLOW SIPS AND DINE AT DELHI NCR's MOST INDULGENT SPOTS

1. OMO, DLF Galleria, Gurgaon

OMO’s Winter Brunch celebrates fire, seasonality and generosity. Chef Chetna Chopra centres the experience around a live Charred Station, where winter vegetables are slow-grilled and deeply comforting. A grazing table of house-made cheeses, breads and seasonal plates, regional curries with appams, and French toast with hot chocolate make this a warm, communal winter ritual worth slowing down for.

2. Sunday Brunch in the Lawns, The Claridges

The Claridges brings back its much-loved Sunday Brunch in the Lawns as winter softens Delhi’s afternoons. Set against manicured greens, the experience blends refined hospitality with indulgent global spreads, live stations and classic brunch favourites. Thoughtfully paced and elegantly relaxed, it’s a quintessential winter ritual—perfect for long conversations, family gatherings and slow, sunlit Sundays.

3. Japonico, Golf Course Road

Japonico leans into winter with a seasonal menu and its laid-back Sunday Club brunch. Expect oysters, caviar, robata-grilled flavours and cocktails that transition seamlessly from afternoon to evening. Set against sultry, immersive interiors, it’s a cosy yet high-energy space for winter dining that still feels indulgent and social.

4. Latango, Nehru Place

Latango’s Tulum Sunset Brunch brings European comfort into winter mode. Refined yet relaxed plates, cocktails and live music define the experience, making it ideal for festive lunches that drift into sundowners. The space feels warm and textural, offering a polished but unpretentious escape from the city during the colder months.

5. Le Cirque, The Leela Palace New Delhi

Le Cirque’s limited-edition Winter Truffle Menu celebrates the season with Alba white and Umbrian black truffles flown in fresh from Italy. Classics like tajarin with sage butter, Carnaroli risotto and lamb shanks with truffle potato mousseline define winter indulgence at its most elegant—quietly luxurious, ingredient-led and perfect for unhurried evenings.

6. QLA, Mehrauli

QLA treats winter as a flavour, not a limitation. Chef Dipender Tiwari’s seasonal menu builds on roots, mushrooms and citrus, with standout dishes like Lion’s Mane mushroom with demi-glace, morel soup and Sea Bass Aqua Pazza. Seasonal cocktails and candlelit courtyard seating complete an experience that feels warm, intentional and deeply satisfying.

7. OJU, Gurugram

OJU introduces a new Sunday brunch inspired by Japanese kissaten café culture. Kissaten Rituals pairs dishes like Miso Black Cod, Katsu Sando and tableside ceviche with specialty coffee, Japanese teas and live jazz. Natural light, greenery and relaxed elegance make it a serene winter daytime ritual.

8. Burma Burma, Delhi NCR

Burma Burma’s winter menu, ‘Comfort is Khowsuey’, spotlights Burma’s most iconic noodle bowl in six regional styles. From creamy coconut broths to lighter mountain-town versions and heirloom recipes, these bowls are designed for slow lunches and cosy evenings. Zero-proof cocktails infused with Burmese herbs add gentle seasonal warmth.

9. Miss Margarita by Arriba, Across Delhi NCR

Miss Margarita warms up winter with its Winter Especiales Menu, featuring pumpkin and mushroom chimichangas, festive tacos, Christmas churros and Mexican hot chocolate. Seasonal cocktails like mulled wine, gingerbread-infused tequila and winter margaritas turn the space into a vibrant, flavour-forward Mexican casa for cold evenings.

10. United Coffee House, Connaught Place

For 83 years, United Coffee House has defined Delhi winters. Its Winter Specials Menu brings back French Onion Soup, Irish Lamb Stew, Nihari, Railway Mutton Curry and classic European dishes. Paired with nostalgic winter cocktails and kahwa, the experience feels timeless, slow and deeply rooted in the city’s memory.

11. Perch Wine and Coffee Bar, Sundar Nursery

The newly opened Perch at Sundar Nursery offers a calm winter escape amid greenery. All-day European plates, coffee and wine pair with sunlit afternoons and softly lit evenings. It’s a space designed for lingering conversations, quiet lunches and cosy catch-ups—winter dining that feels gentle and unhurried.

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12. Andrea’s Eatery, Across Delhi NCR 

Andrea’s winter menu draws from nostalgia and travel, with dishes rooted in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Highlights include Lamb Tortellini in Brodo, Colonial-style Lamb Cutlets, Nasi Goreng and Sea Bass Aqua Pazza. Seasonal produce, slow cooking and soulful flavours define a menu designed to warm, comfort and invite repeat visits.

13. Royal China, The Chanakya

Royal China welcomes winter with a curated menu of comforting Chinese classics and warm cocktails. Duck Noodle Soup, Crispy Aromatic Duck, Cheung Fun and Truffle Fried Rice anchor the food offering, while mulled wine, Irish coffee and hot toddies bring festive warmth. Elegant, indulgent and perfectly suited for chilly evenings.

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Edited by Sabrina Mathews