Best Brunch Places in South Delhi (2026 Tested List)

Sunday brunch in South Delhi is a serious sport. Reservations open Monday for the next weekend. The good places sell out by Wednesday. This guide is a working list of where to go, when to book, and what to actually order.

How South Delhi brunch works (a quick primer)

• Timing: usually 12 PM - 4 PM
• Format: either fixed-price buffet (₹1,500-3,500/person + drinks) OR à la carte (₹600-1,200/person)
• Booking: most popular spots need 4-7 days advance reservation
• Vibe: long, slow, alcohol-friendly. Indian Sundays = brunch culture
• Weekday brunch: rare. "Brunch" specifically means Sunday in Delhi
• Saturday brunch: increasingly common at high-end spots

Top 5 South Delhi brunch (by overall value)

#1 Indian Accent (Lodhi Road) — top-tier prix-fixe

• Format: Sunday tasting menu (₹2,500-3,500 + drinks)
• Why: Modern Indian cuisine. Multiple James Beard-nominated chef. Genuinely a global-tier restaurant.
• Book: 7-10 days ahead via Zomato or call directly
• Order: just trust the tasting menu

#2 Olive Bar & Kitchen (Mehrauli) — best garden brunch

• Format: à la carte + buffet (₹1,800-2,800/person + drinks)
• Why: Outdoor seating in a Mehrauli farmhouse. Mediterranean menu. Most beautiful setting.
• Book: 5-7 days ahead
• Order: their pizzas + rosé combo

#3 Hauz Khas Social (HKV) — best value

• Format: à la carte (₹800-1,500/person with drinks)
• Why: Rooftop view of fort, Indian-Western fusion, decent cocktails, casual vibe
• Book: 2-3 days ahead for weekend rooftop tables
• Order: butter chicken tortilla + watermelon mojito

#4 The Big Chill Café (Khan Market) — comfort food brunch

• Format: à la carte (₹600-1,000/person)
• Why: Iconic American-Italian comfort food. No reservations — walk-in early (11:30 AM Sundays).
• Order: lasagna + mud pie

#5 Café Lota (Pragati Maidan / Hauz Khas) — modern Indian

• Format: à la carte (₹800-1,500/person)
• Why: Modern Indian regional cuisine. Beautiful indoor + outdoor setting. Less Insta-driven crowd.
• Order: galouti kebabs + jackfruit biryani

Best brunch by neighborhood

Hauz Khas Village

• Hauz Khas Social (rooftop, fort view, ₹800-1,500)
• Mia Bella (Italian, terrace, ₹1,000-1,800)
• Gunpowder (regional South Indian, lake view, ₹600-1,000)
• Café OMG (European breakfast all day, ₹400-700)

Chattarpur / Dhan Mill

• Botanica (plant-filled industrial space, ₹600-1,000)
• Café Dori (rustic-chic, ₹500-800)
• One8 Commune (Virat Kohli's spot, ₹1,500-2,500)
• Mizu Izakaya (Japanese small plates, ₹1,500-2,500)

Khan Market

• The Big Chill (American-Italian comfort, ₹600-1,000)
• Khan Chacha (kebab rolls + brunch combos, ₹400-700)
• Sodabottleopenerwala (Parsi brunch, ₹700-1,200)
• Perch Wine & Coffee Bar (continental + wines, ₹1,000-1,800)

Greater Kailash / Defence Colony

• Comesum (multi-cuisine, ₹800-1,400)
• Sagar Ratna (South Indian breakfast/brunch, ₹400-700)
• Q'la (European fine-dining, ₹1,500-2,500)
• Mamagoto (pan-Asian, ₹800-1,400)

Mehrauli / Lodhi area

• Olive Bar & Kitchen (Mediterranean, garden setting, ₹1,800-2,800)
• Indian Accent (modern Indian tasting, ₹2,500-3,500)
• The Lodhi (5-star Sunday buffet, ₹3,500+)

What to order (universal South Delhi brunch winners)

• Eggs Benedict — almost every brunch spot does it well
• Avocado toast — ubiquitous, usually solid
• Butter chicken pizza (Hauz Khas Social) — guilty pleasure
• Lasagna (Big Chill) — comfort classic
• Pesto pasta + glass of rosé — Mediterranean spots
• South Indian thali (if you want lighter) — Sagar Ratna, Naivedyam

What to drink

• Bloody Mary — most spots do it competently
• Mimosa — basic, reliable
• Rosé wine — Olive Bar + Big Chill have solid by-the-glass
• Local craft beers — Bira, White Owl, Effingut
• Skip: house wines under ₹400/glass (usually rough), branded mocktails (overpriced)

Practical tips

• Book Sundays by Wednesday — most good spots fill by Thursday
• For groups of 6+: call the restaurant directly; Zomato often can't handle group bookings
• Brunch reservations are often 90-120 min slots — restaurants turn tables for the 2 PM seating
• Tipping: 10% is normal; 15% if exceptional. Service charge is usually NOT included.
• Dress code: smart casual for most. Olive Bar + Indian Accent expect more polished outfits.

Cheapest decent brunch (under ₹700/person)

• Sagar Ratna (Defence Colony) — South Indian thalis ₹350-500
• Khan Chacha (Khan Market) — kebab rolls + sides ₹500-700
• Naivedyam (Hauz Khas) — South Indian thalis ₹400-600
• Café Dori (Dhan Mill) — bowls + coffee ₹500-700
• Café OMG (HKV) — European breakfast plates ₹450-650

Hidden gems (less Insta, more food)

• Karim's (Jama Masjid) — go Sunday 11 AM for Mughlai breakfast (₹400-700)
• Andhra Bhavan (Khan Market area) — best South Indian thali in North India (₹250-400)
• Sangam Restaurant (Defence Colony) — Punjabi breakfast (₹300-500)

Where to stay for brunch-hopping

• For HKV brunches: our Hauz Khas Village apartments — walking distance to 4 brunch spots
• For Khan Market + GK brunches: our Lajpat Nagar apartments — Metro to both, 15 min
• For Dhan Mill brunches: our Chattarpur apartments — 5 min away

Related: Best Cafes in Hauz Khas Village, Best Cafes Near Dhan Mill.