Eat, Drink, & Shop: Here's Everything You Can Do In Lodhi Colony

Lodhi Colony is home to cafes and restaurants that offer great food and drinks and a fine dining experience. From continental cuisines to street food—here are our favourite places to eat in the neighbourhood.

Cafe Dali in Meherchand Market in Lodhi Colony serves really nice authentic Italian food, and the tiny but cosy space reminds you of a cafe in Tuscany with candle lit tables, vintage accents, books and paintings lining the walls. The food is extremely good but hurts your pocket a little more than you will like so save this place for special occasions in place of casual dinners.

Timings: 12:30 PM – 4  PM, 7 PM –11 PM

Must Try: Pizza, pasta and anything from their truffle menu

Price For Two: INR 4,500 (approx)

Zomato Rating: 3.6/5

Started by the dynamic duo of chefs Jatin and Julia, Tres is the perfect place to indulge in the best European food and enjoy a fine dining experience with scrumptious food, great service and well-rounded cocktails. Their outdoor space is lovely and perfect for hanging out on a date when good food and good mood is the memo.

Timings: 12 PM –11:30 PM

Must Try: Grilled Chicken Salad With Avocado, Burrata Salad With Kombu Marinated Tomatoes and Pressed Pork Belly Sandwich

Price For Two: INR 4,000 (approx)

Zomato Rating: 4.4/5

With its playful interiors, sushi bar and lovely cocktails, Guppy shall remain a favourite of ours for grabbing Japanese food. The ramen and ‘The Wasabi Way’ cocktail is our go-to order that never disappoints. What's better is that they have vegan and gluten-free options too!

Timings: 12 PM – 4  PM, 6  PM – 12 AM

Must Try: Ramen, sushi and poke bowls

Price For Two: INR 3,000 (approx)

Zomato Rating: 4.2/5

Devan's is where folks who take their cuppa seriously go. Their filter coffee is insanely good and each coffee offering hits different. We recently visited and saw them serving matcha too and have something new to try for our next visit. You can also buy packed coffee packets for making at home.

Timings: 10 AM – 7 PM

Must Try: Coffee (duh)

Price For Two: INR 600 (approx)

Zomato Rating: 4.5/5

A cute little purple eatery, Jamun offers authentic Indian cuisines and the menu is a celebration of India's rich regional diversity. Lose the formality and dig into the food with your hands (even the appetizers) because that's the only correct way to eat Indian food. Oh, the drinks are fab too!

Timings: 7 AM – 11 PM

Must Try: Dahi Gol Gappa, Mutton Ghee Roast, Jamun Chicken, Kerala Raw Mango Curry and Dal Panchmel

Price For Two: INR 2,000 (approx)

Zomato Rating: 4.4/5

Hand on heart, Carnatic Cafe is one of our most favourite spots for grabbing soul-satisfying dosas and South Indian food delights in Delhi. The food can be a bit of a hit or miss situation at times but when its a good day, you will be relieved you came here for their Malleshwaram 18th Cross Dosa or Dahi Vada and Thatte Idli for a hearty meal.

Timings: 9 AM – 10:30 PM

Must Try: Malleshwaram 18th Cross Dosa, Ghee Roast Masala Dosa, Dahi Vada, Kesari Bath and Thatte Idli 

Price For Two: INR 1,000 (approx)

Zomato Rating: 4.9/5

From home decor and furnishings to ethnic wear and accessories, stores in Lodhi Colony have all your needs covered. While some products are a little expensive, they are handcrafted and of impeccable quality which makes them worth every penny! Here are a few stores that we absolutely loved and will visit again.

The perfect store for women's apparel, jewellery and other accessories, Shades of India is known for its contemporary designs created by traditional artisans. The price starts from INR 850 and goes up to INR 25,000. 

Timings: 11 AM – 7 PM

Price: Starting at INR 2,500 for cushion covers

Google Rating: 4.3/5

The Shop has a collection of clothes, blankets, toys, and more, made from cotton, mulmul and wool. They have stitched as well as unstitched fabrics for women's kurtas and beautiful prints seem to be a thing of common all around the store

Timings: 10  AM – 8 PM

Price: Starting at INR 500 for decor

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Bombay Shirt Company has a physical store in Old Meherchand Market in Lodhi Colony. Check them out for men shirts in all sorts of patterns and colours and for even getting custom shirts made.

Timings: 10:30 AM - 9 PM

Price: Starting at INR 1,000 for readymade shirts

Google Rating: 4/5

This store does custom denim wear for women and men. Expect hundreds of fabrics in different colours, textures and qualities to choose from. They make everything from jackets and coats to jeans, skirt, shirts and just about any denim garment you desire.

Timings: 11:30 AM - 9 PM

Price: Starting at INR 5,000 for custom shirts

Google Rating: 5/5

Gypsy Boho is a gem of a store that sells exquisite soft furnishings with Jaipuri prints. Their quilts, dohars, towels and coaster are absolutely stunning. In addition to these, they also have decor items like brass cutlery and candle holders to beautify your space along with  women's ethnic clothing.

Timings: 10:30  AM – 7:30 PM

Price: Starting at INR 500 for towels 

Google Rating: 3.5/5

Cottons & Satins has been an iconic store in Meherchand Market for end to end home furnishing solutions. They have upholstery, draping, cushion covers, wallpapers are even do customizations for furniture. Their fabric sand prints are extremely whimsical, perfect for adding a touch of luxury to your space. They have another store by the same name next door that also stores imported dinnerware and lots more.

Timings: 10:30  AM – 7:30 PM

Price: Starting at INR 1,195 for a metre of cotton fabric

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Functional since 1970, The Bookshop has been described as the "cosiest bookshop in the country" by NY Times, and we totally agree. They also host a number of seminars with authors and oh, that tree made with stacks of books during the Christmas days warms our heart, always!

Timings: 11 AM – 7:30 PM

Price: Depends on the book

Google Rating: 4.6/5

TidyUp's store is haven for busy bees always wanting to keep things organised and neat. They have all sorts of organisers, shapemates, shoemates, rebags and much more. All their products are meant to help you away from clutter and to ensure your priced posessions stay in their optimum condition, and last as long as possible.

Timings: 11 AM – 7:30 PM

Price: Starting at INR 1,690 for organisers

Google Rating: 4.6/5

One of the best things to do after your shopping spree is head to Lodhi Gardens for a nice evening walk. Lodhi Colony also has a rich cultural history and is home to Delhi’s popular and iconic hubs that you can visit. Oh, there are also many salons and nail salons here in case you need some TLC.

With 54 beautiful murals, Lodhi Art District is Delhi's first open air art museum which you can marvel at during your walk around the area. The best part? Time is not a restraint as far as this activity is concerned!

Timings: Open 24 hours

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Built by the Mughal emperor Mohammed Shah, Safdarjung Tomb is a sandstone and marble garden tomb that reflects the best of Mughal architecture.

Timings: 9 AM - 7 PM

Google Rating: 4.4/5

With events taking place ever so often, India Habitat Centre is the best place for impromptu plans. You can go here to visit the library, appreciate art, or attend workshops and cultural events.

Timings: 10 AM - 6 PM

Google Rating: 4.6/5

LBB Tip: Don't miss on our Habitat Centre guide here.

Located in Meharchand market, 1010 offers nail services at affordable prices. Keeping in mind the different needs of everyone, they have partnered with beauty brands, OPI and Ciate, to provide the best of all. The price starts at INR 3,500 for nail extensions.

Timings: 10 AM - 7 PM

Google Rating: 4.2/5