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Diva - The Italian Restaurant
M-8A, M Block Market, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi, Delhi 110048, India
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Su
Review №1

Dilapidated interiors. Great service. Pathetic food. Diva was at one time one of my favourite restaurants in the city. Authentic Italian fare done simply but well, really well. Sadly, the quality of food has gone down the drain. We ordered seared scollops for starters, they werent available. Instead, we ordered the salmon tartar. It has no flavours except salt. Couldnt see the salmon, couldnt taste it and it sat on a soggy piece of bread. Next up was the pizza Bianca. I specifically asked for arugula to be a part of the topping. It was missing. The base wasnt thin. Wasnt thick. It wasnt crispy, was more like a sad roti done wrong. I could even taste raw flour. I asked for prosciutto on the side and was advised no, as the pizza with all the cheese is already too salty. Funny, I had to ask for extra salt as the pizza lacked seasoning. For mains, I ordered pork ribs. I must have been able to extract less than 50 grams of meat from them. Pathetic cuts of meat and completely devoid of flavour. Boiled meat, without the meat, with sauce. My partner ordered chicken roulard, which was passable and could have done by being finished with a quick sear in a pan, but then for that you need a chef.Ive saved the best for the last. The tiramisu was excellent and so were the flavoured gins.Our bill for this rather sad, flavour less, soulless meal came to a princely Rs. 11,000Not going back any time soon.

Ni
Review №2

Mostly good. We enjoyed the bruschetta which was freshly made and well seasoned. The burrata was a bit of a let down, with the cheese not having the right textures and the dish being more like a blob than one with distinct components. The classic arabiatta made with the handmade tagliolini was very well done and the stracciatella made for nice garnishing. We also got the la Bufala with had some very enjoyable pesto and paired well with the toppings. Overall would recommend.

Pr
Review №3

Brilliant restaurant. Very different flavours from the usual spicy taste of Delhi/India restaurants. My Calcutta curry had a very tastefully done, mild coconut milk flavour and a very good presentation of the dish. The atmosphere was calm, the decor very tastefully done and the staff very polite and knowledgeable. The restaurant made such a welcome and soothing change from the usual fare of food. Very highly recommended.

Vi
Review №4

I have reviewed this multiple times before. Its the flagship, Italian restaurant in Delhi of the noted chef, Ritu Dalmia. She is good enough at her speciality to have restaurants in Milan as well.Having got this far, dont waste any more time in reading about food experiences, looking at photos etc.JUST MAKE A RESERVATION AND GO. If you know what to order them get on with it, starting with antipasti right down to dessert.If you dont, let the extremely knowledgeable and expert staff handle it all. Give them a free hand.Dont forget the Prosecco - and damn the cost! Youre at Italian fine dining, not at a dhaba.

Ak
Review №5

Really good food and selection of wine. Ambience and decor is well done but can feel little too dark during day time.. anyway nice and cozy place with good food options on their well curated menu, one can go on a date here or with friends & family.

ro
Review №6

This outlet is a slice right out of a modern and chic hotel. Its like a block was taken out and placed here. As you sit here, you automatically desire a fine dine experience and personalised service. Well regarding service and presentation the place does not disappoint you at all. The menu will intrigue you and tempt you to try something new.Probably I ordered all the wrong dishes because the food looked great but tasted very average. The only thing I liked was the dessert.Bon Appetit

Yu
Review №7

The server recommended a spinach and pine nuts pizza which was bleh! The dough wasn’t good either.Still giving them a chance, we ordered coffee which was again a disappointment :/ How did it get a 4.3 rating on zomato when they don’t have good pizzas is beyond me.The breads they server were almost stale.Never listen to the server and be careful of those leaves unless you really like it all iver your pizza.

Tr
Review №8

The Mezze platter was really good and the pizzas here are fantastic. I didnt quite like the spaghetti Aglio olio, but the staff was extremely polite and understanding so they modified that for us. The ginger Fizz was great too and overall the experience is great. The desserts are worth having as a main course!

L
Review №9

The Porcini Mushroom Pasta is super delicious, will come back for it. The first floor restaurant provide wonderful window view seat that brings full of green to your eyes, and you will feel so much refreshing and relief from everyday hard work.

Ks
Review №10

I had heard a lot about Chef Ritu Dalmia and wanted to visit Cafe Diva. The food is vague neither it’s authentic.The ambience is nice and service was hospitable. Inspite being no electricity they were putting best foot forward.Sorry but will skip this place

Aa
Review №11

Have been coming year since a while now. Always happy to get good Italian food. Hands down its one of the best Italian restaurants in G.K. I had ordered :1) Phyllo Parcels with four kind cheese and jalepeno - Absolutely delicious and different from standard garlic bread.2) Pugliese- Classic Margherita with a topping of burrata and a drizzle of Pesto - Crunchy, thin and delicious. Loved the taste of it. Well cooked.3)Quattro Formaggio Spaghetti - Not too cheesy not too salty, absolutely perfect.The decor is cozy.

Va
Review №12

Superb Italian!! I loved my whole experience

hi
Review №13

Went there on busy Saturday night and fell in love with their food ,jumbo prawns was really good but i did feel like thai curry could have been better . Servers and Manager are very friendly and i did give my feedback to them regarding thai curry which they offered to replace and complimentary mini brownies were awesome which happened to be gluten free as well. Over all had a great experience and will go back soon to try their salads

Va
Review №14

Pizza was not at all good. It used to have best Pizza in town.

Ba
Review №15

Diva by Chef Ritu Dalmia is a fine dine restaurants amongst the manu other restaurants that line the GK2 M block market. With the exception of Artus and Amalfii, this is possibly the only other Italian restaurants where dishes are not only a treat to the palette but to the eyes as well. We had a number of items of the menu and each one perfect. Their bartender makes the most amazing cocktails!

ra
Review №16

By far the best Italian restaurant I have encountered in Delhi... The food is exceptional and the service is good....The setting is very comfortable and the staff makes you feel welcome....The only quable is have with the place is the damn Tiramisu is so good I would have to go all the way back to eat it... Damn calories..

Vi
Review №17

Cosy atmosphere. Serene ambience.Staff were very polite and affectionate. Portions were excellent. Starters were unique.

Ry
Review №18

A shadow of its former glory, but still good

Si
Review №19

Very good service, vegetarian food was ok

Pr
Review №20

The pesto pizza was amazing. The desserts were really good specially the tiramisu. Im disappointed with the pasta to be honest, ordered a chicken spaghetti aglio olio and didnt particularly enjoy it. It was a lump of flour that was difficult to swallow even. Have reserved one star for that, rest everything was really good. Really impressed with all 3 desserts, toffee cake, almond cake and tiramisu. If you found this review helpful, like the post.

Ni
Review №21

THE BEST ITALIAN IN INDIA. They serve 5-star hotel food at half the price. All the food youve only heard of in cooking shows but never eaten it? Well they have all that like gnocchi, ravioli, tartare, tuile, candied lemon, the list is endless. The food was so delicious that we just couldnt stop eating! The service and decor is amazing as well. Food comes in piping hot and it doesnt take too long to come either. Its easy to locate as well in the gk m-block market, theres a big glowing sign right outside. I suggest try the John Dory, its the best fish with the best sauce ever. In conclusion, I loved the place and would absolutely go again. The hype about it is true.

Vi
Review №22

Oh well, quiet, neat and food is great. Unless you want everything to taste how Delhi likes it, this is a worth the visit. Love the subtle ambiance, kitchen is open, which is rare. There is attention to detail and that makes it worth it

sa
Review №23

This is the good Italian family restaurant.Food is very nice. Nearly to depot 48

Am
Review №24

Nice and high quality restaurant. every dishes are good, and environment is quiet and comfortable.

Ka
Review №25

Decent ambience, good choice of wines, well made pizza, but the place is not a casual dinner or lunch kinds since its a little on the expensive side

An
Review №26

If you are vegetarian this place is not for you. I had been incidentally there and ended up having Pasta (with tulsi & garlic?), it was solely my mistake I asked for veg food & I was served one. Latter came to know they are serving non-veg food too. In evening I had bath with Gangajal for the mistake, eating Tulsi & Garlic together, I hope god has forgiven me & will save me for any side effects of eating Tulsi & Garlic together!

In
Review №27

It was a very pleasant discovery. Every dish we ordered was freshly made and very tasty.

Up
Review №28

Great, innovative food and a mix of old-school and savvy decor to go with it.

Ni
Review №29

One of my favourite restaurants... love going there. though a bit expensive but worth it.. the quality, experiments as well as the portion sizes are good. Though i love all that i have eaten there till now but my all time favourite is Baileys Mousse Cake. A visit to Cafe Diva is never complete without it.

Mo
Review №30

It was an amazing experience, and I enjoyed their services.

M
Review №31

Awesome food and a very attentive staff, true Italian restaurant

Go
Review №32

Great food, but not entirely value for money.

Me
Review №33

Gud place

Ad
Review №34

Always reliable wonderful. The service is on point, not intrusive, not ignoring. And the food simply hits the spot. Just a drink and a small plate, enough to satisfy the 7 pm craving. Delicious.

So
Review №35

Excellent Italian food with authentic flavours. The place is famous among people having genuine interest in Italy and its food. Must experience the real flavour for a change...

Ad
Review №36

The preparation and presentation was top notch. Even the service was excellent. Have been visiting this place for the last 10 years never been disappointed.

Ja
Review №37

One of the nice nook restaurants. Nice place to hold meetings. Menu was great. Had tea selection which was a mix of a few flavours. I am not a great fan of green tea but this was pretty amazing..

Ro
Review №38

Great food..!! Must visit..!!

ru
Review №39

Amazing food, always. Cant wait to get back for the dine-in experience.

Ro
Review №40

Perfect Italian!!love this fine dining place for my favorite Italian cuisine..ambiance, food quality and staff everything is perfect. we ordered Margarita pizza, Ravioli with mixed herbs, cheery tomatoes and Risotto and it was delicious in taste. pretty expensive it is but then once in a blue moon you deserve this treat.

Ma
Review №41

The food and atmosphere are both top notch. If youre looking for some good Italian food in a cosy atmosphere, look no further. Although a little pricey, the food quality is worth the money.

Ta
Review №42

One of the finest Cafe in town. Whether you wish to drop in for a coffee or a meal. It has a very well curated menu, well prepared food and equally well served. They play some lovely background music at the right decibel. With the set up in N block market which makes it kind of quieter surrounding, the cafe is a must go if u love ur coffee more than the noise around.The bar serves only beer and wine with a wide range to satiate your cravings.

Ed
Review №43

Great fish and chips - crispy and comes with mayo and tartar, and mashed pea. I also loved the harvest moon salad (especially the blue cheese). Good lattes and breads.Quick attentive service. Basically good western cuisine with a few Indian fusion dishes. Since mosquitoes and flies when I was there diminished the dining experience but otherwise great.

Su
Review №44

Nice place

Pa
Review №45

Spiced Diva had wonderful ambience, food was amazing. It was so fresh and the flavours were subtle and sooo good. The mocktails were also very fruity and not too sweet. Overall loved the experience

Ni
Review №46

Over rated food

Pr
Review №47

A musical overtone of Saxophone with awesome lighting! Comfortable seating chairs and couch, tables well decorated with the finest Italian crockery will elate your mood. The food served especially the pizzas requires no mention. Delicious, fresh and aromatic. The warmth of hospitality is amazing. Servers are too polite to win your heart. The colossal ambience will surely make you feel like dating your sweetheart.

Pa
Review №48

A visit after a long time.. All food has started moving towards fried than being grilled or steamed.. To the extent that even John Dory seemed fried.. Pizzas was the one decent indulgence there.. The Verde and the Parma Ham that too came without Rocket Leaves they did inform so and put Lettuce on it. Very average food.

KA
Review №49

Average food experience!!!!!!I ordered pasta but their was no veggies & taste was not good at all.One green peas soup also average.Ordered 2 drinks as well but 75% Ice only.Qty was very less as compared to price.Not recommend to anyone.

MA
Review №50

The food was great. And the staff was very helpful. They even modified the preparation per my request !Diva usually has great deserts. But on the evening we visited , the deserts we got were a tad disappointing. But nevertheless, we had a super dining experience.

Ra
Review №51

One of the nice restaurants. Nice place to hold meetings. Menu was great. Had great tea selection which was a mix of a few flavours.

Sa
Review №52

I have heard so many good things about this place that I had to try it out. Place is pretty comfortable and cosy looking in the inside. Food was okay, nothing out of the box. Menu has a limited choice and they do give out options to try with. Overall a good meal.

Sa
Review №53

Café Diva is known for its dark and soothing ambience. A perfect place to have a quiet lunch with your friends in a dim lit setting. The place specializes in European & Mediterranean cuisine and falls on a bit pricey side. The staff is courteous and will help you out with the unique and complex menu. Overall a wonderful, unique place worth visiting.

Hi
Review №54

Its a great place to go for amazing food. Though I think the service was a bit down( a star down for that) due to odd hour, the chef pumped up with superb food. Good job chef.

Sh
Review №55

Always worth the visit

Su
Review №56

I love this place. The best Italian food in town. Owner is extremely sweet & cordial.Highly recommended.

ra
Review №57

For testy food and amousing service

Sh
Review №58

Very cool spot with great variety of gin drinks. Only had appetizers and they were all pretty good.

La
Review №59

Portion size was okay. Salad was so salty. Ravioli seemed like it was taken out of the freezer and reheated and served. Rubbery and chewy and thick.Their food used to be fresh and great!Theyve reached complecency ..Sad.

Ne
Review №60

We were seated at a very uncomfortable table for two. Best to book a window table ahead of time. These are nice.The Fish cakes were dry and not particularly tasty, and served with a miniscule amount of sauce. We had to ask for more.The salami Pizza was just ok. And we had to ask for accompanying condiments.A disappointing meal.

Mr
Review №61

Ambient and well lit. The lighting, decor and music are all in sync. The food is too notch quality, nothing less than the best Italian in town. The wait however for the food is rather long, thus an indulgence into a wine would suit perfect. The wines too are of a fine variety.

Tr
Review №62

Tasty spicy food is hereClean and beautiful ambianceSeats are available hereCalm place to stay calmMy rating is 5 star according to the ambianceCome here if you like my review

Pr
Review №63

Great food. Good ambience. Must visit if you like Italian. Pasta was really good.

Sa
Review №64

We paid an unplanned visit to this beautiful place and were warmly welcomed by the lady manager of the place. The food variety is less but good.We were served a Rice Pepper Roll with tamarind sauce as a complimentary dish and it was the yummiest of all. It’s a single bite dish but I still crave for it.We ordered 2 veg bao burgers which tasted well and a old fashioned Chowmein which wasn’t worth the money at all. It didn’t taste good and was dry enough to swallow.But our overall experience was good.

Ni
Review №65

An interesting menu done well. Delicious. Would highly recommend for both vegetarians and non vegetarians.

Ib
Review №66

Best Italian food in Delhi, their menu changes every month. So more delicacies. This Restaurant is not cheap though. Service is great and lighting is good.

Ha
Review №67

Amazing food but staff was not interactive.

to
Review №68

2 star only for ambiance... I have ordered chicken Burger that too of rps. 625/- with taxes its 722/-...... God... pathetic.... I was sooo hungry that i have ordered such a costly burger but its not at all worth...i regretted my decision when saw it.. no taste..nothing.... total waste of money... Prices are limitless high... even 5 star hotels do not serve burgers like this with such price tags...... Mood spoiled and money wasted......

Re
Review №69

This was one of the best Italian Restaurants that I have ever been to. Funny that I would say that about a restaurant in India. I am from Canada and have traveled extensively and always enjoy great food and service; you get both here.Do not leave without trying one of the many incredible deserts!

Pa
Review №70

Not that good .could have been better. They need to change the cutlery its old 😜.food and drinks are average. A bit pricy coz it looks like an average cafe not an Italian cafe. Decor needs a little change . Seating needs improvement.To tell you the truth i am not happy.

Is
Review №71

Authentic Italian lovers must visit this place. The wine collection has been carefully selected and pairs well with all the offerings at the restaurant.

Ga
Review №72

Absolutely delicious food. The Millet based gluten free pizza was the best weve had !

Sm
Review №73

Lovely place food service

Au
Review №74

Diva café in GK2 was one of the best Italian I have had, so when I got to know that the celebrity Chef Ritu Dalmia was planning to reopen Diva Spiced, serving modern Asian cuisine, I could not hold myself for long and went to the place after it launched for a nice quite dinner with a dear friend.Ritu Dalmia has pioneered the concept of eating like a Diva here in Delhi. And she really has a lot of followers and admirers who always throng her restaurants to taste the delectable food and new cuisines on offer. She has a great collection of restaurants and brands right from Milan to Goa and Delhi which provide the unique experiences that she herself brings visiting homes across the world to get the best of ingredients and learn something new all the time.It was a rainy day with monsoon season in full swing. My friend was talking about Ritu being a favourite since she used to host Traveling Diva and Italian food shows on NDTV Good Times. So ,he also was really looking forward to try out this new place. The cuisine was modern Asian which had something for everybody. Being a rainy day, we wanted to have something hot, the server recommended kadhi samosa which was listed in the small plates section of the menu as chef’s recommendations. It was the perfect crisp samosa dunked in a bowl of hot and soothing kadhi. It was really a highlight for me, with a homely feel. The ingredients used is what made it more delectable. The Prawns and Kasundi dimsums were Bengali style inside a dimsum wrapper which gave it a regional favour of the east. Then we had the crispy duck, with caramelised hazelnut and chilli orange dressing. The dish was just wholesome with the right taste and fresh ingredients easily adding to the flavour.Barbeque spare ribs with spiced honey glaze was the best dish we had in main course along with the chilli camarel fish with peanut nemjim and seasonal greens.I would highly recommend the Malayali prawns and mango curry along with the indo Burmese favourite Khao suey.

Di
Review №75

Amuse- bouche was given to only one person in spite of being two of us, though got another on asking. Tomato salad was superb but could be colder, Chinese greens dumplings were average, stuff inside wasnt seasoned well, texture and shape was good. Tofu, mushroom and beans rice bowl was not at all likable. I literally had to add soy and other flavour enhancers to make it edible which I actually discourage, shitake seemed as if not squeezed well before adding.

Ma
Review №76

Over priced. Food served cold. Not value for money for sure for a pasta dish to cost so much. Not worth it

As
Review №77

Good effort. Great Prices. Multicuisine and Fusion food. Drinks to go with. Low light ambience. Liked the place. Must try.

Ad
Review №78

Excellent Italian food with a beautiful ambience. The nights here on a non busy day can feel very special. Just walk up to the café at night and you will not be disappointed.

ka
Review №79

Very good food

He
Review №80

Food was good but wait time was way too much. We ordered after checking with the staff but it took almost 30-40 mins to get the order. It’s an expensive place to eat. Good for once in a while authentic Italian food.

Ro
Review №81

Great ambience and good food...a very unique menu

as
Review №82

I went all the way from JLN stadium to this place & guess what that this place dont even exist. There was birthday of one of my friends sister & we checked for nearby restaurants & it showed diva spiced but when we went it is not there & thier no Even never connects. Soo I will ask Google to remove this place from Google

Ma
Review №83

I had the bruschetta, crostini, and ravioli stuffed with slow cooked pork rib. The crostini was definitely the best out of the three. The pasta was nearly perfect but the pork was dry which was quite disappointing. Overall I’d say I liked it but depending on what you order it could be a hit or a miss.

Be
Review №84

Great food. Service relaxed. If u are on the go then u will need to push service!

MO
Review №85

If you want real italian food so come to this place and try it , one of the best italian restaurant in Delhi 👌

su
Review №86

Overpriced,and the food was not justifying its price... portions are small

Ha
Review №87

Small, jammed and very noisy restaurant. The dish I ordered turned out to have a fusion of Mediterranean and Asian flavours, which wasn’t to my liking, just didn’t work.

Ra
Review №88

Plenty of choices

S
Review №89

Good food, compact cozy place !

Ch
Review №90

Usually quiet, so a nice place for good food and a glass of wine, and conversation

Pr
Review №91

Cafe Mocha was good, eggless brownie was good, Earl Grey tea was well brewed (though the tea bag was non Diva-ish) waiter failed to understand the request for Lime Soda with mint...brought the standard fare.Plus, a glass of the really expensive artisian water was wasted as the fresh glass had some dirt in it.

La
Review №92

The place is good for a conversation over a coffee and dessert ..the ambience with a low volume back ground music.. their cakes are delicious.

X
Review №93

Really liked this place - lovely pizza and sides. My Indian friends (locals) said it was “pricey” but coming from Sydney, I did not think this the caseAs a side note, the toilet was excellent and clean - always a good thing to know when you are in India.

V.
Review №94

Authentic Italian food. Excellent service. On par with a 5 star quality b

Ta
Review №95

The best Italian in the city! Great ambience and service

Gu
Review №96

Great service. Fabulous food. Value for money.

Co
Review №97

The food is OK, the service seems to be going from ok to poor, the location is great.

Sh
Review №98

I was sceptical about going to the restaurant first. But went there after a friend recommended that its good.The IndiChinese food menu is good and on taste it gets 5 stars.Must go, if you are looking for Delhi style Butter Chicken, chinese and rotis.

nu
Review №99

Good place but too much of goat cheese in everything ...

pr
Review №100

Good ambience. Great food. Very good service

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  • Address:M-8A, M Block Market, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi, Delhi 110048, India
  • Site:http://divarestaurants.com/
  • Phone:+91 11 4163 7858
Categories
  • Wine bar
  • Bar
  • Continental restaurant
  • Dessert restaurant
  • European restaurant
  • Fine dining restaurant
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Pizza restaurant
  • Pizza Takeout
  • Italian restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12–9PM
  • Tuesday:12–9PM
  • Wednesday:12–9PM
  • Thursday:12–9PM
  • Friday:12–9PM
  • Saturday:12–9PM
  • Sunday:12–9PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health & safety
  • Reservations required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar onsite:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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