The interior of the café complements the views of the Jama Masjid. (All photos: Ahona Sengupta)
Delhi is dotted with stunning monuments — popular and little known — which have become the face of the national capital.
While their extraordinary architecture and rich history leave visitors enchanted, few restaurants overlooking these monuments enhance the experience. Here is a list of such cafes:
Mia Bella: Hauz Khas Fort
Nestled in the bustling Hauz Khas village, Mia Bella is a café that offers customers a delightful dining experience with a stunning view of the Hauz Khas Fort and its serene lake. The rustic interiors, adorned with vintage décor and soft lighting, creates a cozy and picturesque atmosphere that complements the historical surrounding really well. The menu at the café is a fusion of Mediterranean and Italian cuisines, offering an array of delicious dishes!
Where: 50E 2nd Floor, Hauz Khas Fort Rd, Hauz Khas Village
Spaced Out Café: Tohfe wala Gumbad
Situated in the heart of Shahpur Jat, Space Out Café offers a delightful view of the Siri Fort. As patrons ascend to the sitting area, they are met with a breathtaking site- the beautiful Tohfe wala Gumbad standing proudly in the distance. The fort’s medieval charm and tranquility of the café provide a perfect working space for guests to sit back and relax. The spot is famous for its refreshing coffee and brick oven pizzas; the café has something to satisfy every palate with its appetizing menu.
Where: 4A, 2nd Floor, Shahpur Jat
Rooh: Qutub Minar
Rooh is the perfect spot for Delhiites who are looking for an exquisite dining with a stunning view of Qutub Minar. The 150-year-old haveli refurbished and turned into ROOH, provides a scenic backdrop as guests indulge in their meals. The mellow lighting, cozy terrace seating and wide range of International Indian cuisines, makes ROOH a perfect getaway from the teeming and busy life of Delhi.
Where: H-5/1, First Floor, Ambawatta One, Kalka Das Marg, Mehrauli
Gumbad café: Jama Masjid
Located in Chandni chowk, Gumbad café offers a delightful and splendid rooftop view of Jama masjid. With its prime location overlooking the happening life of Old Delhi, the café has become a popular spot for local and tourists alike. The café serves a wide range of authentic Mughlai and continental food where the guests can relax in the intimate darbar-like sitting surrounded by the sublimity of purani Dilli.
Where: 1061, Jama Masjid, Roof Top, Opposite Gate No. 3, Dariba Kalan
Café Delhi Heights: Red Fort
Opposite to Meena Bazaar, nestled in the eminent Red Fort, Café Delhi Heights is India’s first restaurant to be situated inside a national heritage monument. The place is ideal for visitors who wish to explore the monument and enjoy Indian vegetarian food ranging from biryani to ISBT makhani maggie along with pizza, burgers, nachos and so on.
Where: Visitor Cen ter RR Barracks, Red Fort
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