Experience the Best Romantic Date Ideas in Delhi | Delhi News
In the final part of Date with Delhi, we explore the leisure landscape that shapes everyday life in the city.
Romance is always in the air in dilwalon ki Dilli. It is a place where love can unfold over winter picnics in Lodhi Gardens, quiet moments at Humayun’s Tomb, laughter at a theatre performance, or a cinematic late-night drive past India Gate. In Delhi, a date isn’t just an outing – it’s a mood, a memory, a little bit of theatre and sometimes something as simple as bird-watching. And for those who call the city home, the perfect date reflects exactly that.‘I like places where you don’t feel rushed’ Manika Batra, Table Tennis player Since I travel for tournaments most of the year, when I’m finally home, I just want peace and quiet. I would start with coffee at Fig at Malcha. It’s tucked away and calm – perfect for sitting and talking properly without checking our phones every two minutes. I like places where you can slow down and not feel rushed. For shopping, I would skip the malls. I see enough of those abroad. I would much rather walk around Connaught Place. There’s something about those white pillars and the nostalgia of growing up here that I love. By evening, I would head to Nehru Park. I genuinely love bird-watching – sitting on the grass, talking, and simply being quiet for a while. Dinner would be somewhere cosy in Khan Market – nothing loud or flashy, just a place where we can hear each other properly. And before heading home, I would definitely stop at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. That’s my kind of Delhi date – simple and real.
Table tennis player Manika Batra loves walking around Connaught Place, while fashion designer Charu Parashar says a dinner date at Khan Market is a must
Heritage meets luxury in a cinematic dateCharu Parashar, fashion designer For me, a perfect date in Delhi is where heritage meets luxury – because that is the real soul of the city. I would start with a quiet walk at Sunder Nursery or Lodhi Garden. Delhi feels most romantic when you are surrounded by history, architecture, and nature. There’s something timeless about it – almost like you are walking through a frame of an old film. After that, I would head to Khan Market. It is stylish and intimate, with the perfect balance of old Delhi charm and modern elegance. A dinner at a beautiful restaurant there feels effortless yet special – the kind of place where you can dress up, feel glamorous, and still be completely at ease. I would end the evening with a late-night drive past India Gate. That’s the most cinematic part of Delhi – soft lights, quiet roads, and that nostalgic feeling only this city can give. Delhi, to me, is romance with a little drama – bold, beautiful, and unforgettableMarvelling at majestic architecture Adil Hussain, actor My idea of a date in Delhi would be going to Humayun’s Tomb on a winter morning. If it’s a Sunday, I would also visit the Farmers’ Market at Sunder Nursery. The majestic architecture and sheer scale of the monument is extremely humbling. If there’s more time, I would go to The Piano Man for a concert or to India Habitat Centre to watch a play or listen to classical music. That would be my ideal Delhi date.
Picnic at Lodhi Garden is actress Sanjana Sanghi’s favourite activity. Actor Adil Hussain loves visiting the historic Humanyuns Tomb
A nostalgic outingSanjana Sanghi, actress For me, in the Delhi I grew up in, it would be a picnic date at Lodhi Garden. Surrounded by beautiful trees and stunning heritage architecture, and located close to all my favourite eating spots, it feels simple, nostalgic, and romantic.Experiencing Delhi’s art and culture Dhruv Vaish, fashion designer I would begin my date with a visit to an art or cultural space like the Crafts Museum or an art gallery. I believe a date should be about experiences that touch our souls, and anything related to art feels perfect for that. I would follow it up with a theatre performance or a stand-up comedy show – nothing beats sharing a good laugh. I would end the evening with dinner at Orient Express at the Taj Hotel.
Unwinding over a golf date is Shivani W Pasrich ‘s pick and fashion designer Dhruv Vaish loves to soak in the art and culture at the Crafts Museum
Bonding over shared hobbies Shivani Wazir Pasrich, educationist When people talk about date spots, why do they always think about restaurants and pet pooja? For me, a date is about spending time together doing something we both enjoy – and for us, that’s golf. Amir (her husband) brought me a special driver, a wood that you use to tee off with. For me, that is the most special gift. A nice round of golf followed by a good breakfast is the perfect date
