Carnatic Cafe is a welcoming South Indian Restaurant serving the rich tastes of South India in Lodi Colony, New Delhi. Rated 4.30 out of 5 by 7280 reviews, our guests love our authentic menu, great service and quality, and easy accessible facilities.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Hear from our valued guests
This is my favourite South Indian place in Delhi. Their food is absolutely delicious, you will not find this good food anywhere in Delhi. The service and ambience is great as well. Highly recommended ! I have recommended this place to many people, and everyone truly enjoys their food.
Absolutely loved this South Indian food spot! Dosa, and cold coffee were bursting with flavor each dish truly stood out. Don't leave without the soda, it's a perfect refresher! Great flavors and amazing vibes al around. Highly recommended!
My friend recommended me this place and the dosa batter is very different from other south indian restaurant but very good. White coconut chutney is different too and tasty. Good place for authentic south indian food.
It’s amazing and food is so good. But take your time in advance as you might need to wait for few minutes on busy day during lunch and dinner.
Just had the most incredible Dosa. The Dosa was perfectly fluffy, light, and crisp, and the filter coffee had that deep, rich, authentic flavor I've been searching for. It's a true taste of heaven right here. This is my new go-to spot! 🌟
Best place to eat South India food with affordable prices. Also make sure to add an extra hour as there's always 1-1.5 hrs waiting there. Also they have started offering drinks in beautiful glass container which you can take home.
The first thing I Google when I have to visit an area is the best place to eat there. Carnatic, certainly didn’t disappoint with it’s food. I had a foamy filter coffee to begin with which was strong and sublime. They have a limited yet detailed list of dosas you could order from. I went for their most famous and flavoured Malleshwaram 18th Cross and it was amazing! The love for the food can overlook the service. The person assisting us acted off- a know it all over confident server. While I loved his passion for his job, I didn’t appreciate the tone and over confidence. Anyway, when I arrived it was not busy but when I left a long queue awaited. Good food for the price and truly authentic so would 100% recommend.
Tried Carnetic Cafe recently and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. We ordered different kinds of dosas, and each one was better than the next. The flavors were rich, the dosa crispness was just perfect, and the chutneys complemented the taste beautifully. The variety on the menu really stood out, making it fun to explore and try something new with every plate. A perfect place for South Indian food lovers who enjoy authentic taste with a modern café vibe. Definitely worth visiting again!😊😎
The vibe of the cafe is pretty similar to other South Indian restaurants, nothing too fancy, but comfortable. The food however, is absolutely amazing, especially the masala dosa. We ordered masala dosa, onion masala dosa, thatte idli, onion uttapam, vada, and finished with filter coffee, and every item tasted great. The flavors were authentic and satisfying. The restaurant stays crowded most of the time, so reserving a table would be a good idea, though the waiting time isn’t usually too long. Overall, a great place for quality South Indian food in New Delhi.
Visited Carnatic Café at Lodha Road and it’s easily one of the best places for South Indian food. Ordered the Butter Masala Dosa, and it was absolutely delicious, perfectly crisp on the outside, soft inside, with a generous filling and rich butter flavour. The chutneys and sambar complemented the dosa beautifully and felt authentic and well-balanced. The quality, taste, and consistency really stand out here. Simple, flavourful food done right. Overall, a must-visit spot if you love South Indian cuisine. Highly recommended.
Common questions about Carnatic Cafe
Carnatic Cafe is located at 82-85 The, Lodhi Rd, Meharchand Market, Lodi Colony, New Delhi, India.
You can reach Carnatic Cafe by calling 096671 80766.
Carnatic Cafe has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 7280 customer reviews.
Carnatic Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Carnatic Cafe features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Carnatic Cafe features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection.
Carnatic Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Carnatic Cafe features the following offerings: Coffee, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options, Vegetarian options only, Cuisine.
Carnatic Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Table service.
Carnatic Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
Carnatic Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy, Upmarket.
Carnatic Cafe features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
Carnatic Cafe features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Carnatic Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Carnatic Cafe features the following children: Good for kids.
Carnatic Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
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