With the onset of autumn season, weather changing crisp to cold evenings, festive season has finally hit Delhi-NCR's air and dining scene has been undergoing a fresh transformation with new menus, launches and pop-ups taking over the evening and hangout scene with your friends and family. From newly opened European kitchens in Chanakyapuri, Navratri feasting at luxury hotels, and dining festivals organised by the government and so much more, here is list of top food events and activites you cannot miss this October in Delhi. Add these places to your dining list and plan soon with friends and family.
Newly Opened Restaurants In Delhi'26
With Delhi getting ready for the Diwali season, there is just not one but many restuarants and kitchens keep opening in Delhi-NCR to party, enjoy food, activites or immersive experiences that are one-of-a-kind in itself.
1. Dodicci, The Ashok, Chankyapuri
Styled to resemble an elegant European living space with warm, lived-in interiors. Perfect for slow weekend lunches or intimate dinners in the heart of Lutyens’ Delhi.
What to Try: Hand-rolled pastas, artisanal pizzas, Spanish croquettes, and Poulet Roti. Pair your meal with one of their 12 signature house cocktails. End your hearty meal with a perfect in-house Tiramisu served with a side of chocolate dip, perfectly melt-in-mouth flavours.
Where: The Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
2. Flurys, Green Park, Delhi
What To Try: Dakos Salad, Koulouri and Spanakopita, Kourabiedes brings the buttery richness of an almond cookie dusted with icing sugar, while Karidopita offers a walnut cake soaked in aromatic syrup.
Where: Coffee Island, M Block Market, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi.
2. Red's cocktail menu built around red ingredients
Delhi’s Red has introduced a cocktail menu inspired by red-coloured ingredients. Tomato, pomegranate, amaranth leaves, watermelon, salmon, plum and chilli form the basis of individual drinks.
- What To Try: Amaranth Blush combines amaranth leaves with vanilla, hazelnut and almond. Salmon-tini takes a savoury route with salmon, elderflower and a tobiko olive, Wine Soaked Pom uses pomegranate reduction with wine, mandarin and ponzu, while Rouge Orchard combines apple, celery and mint.
- Where: Red, 24, Community Centre, Main Market, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.
3. Perilicious – Smash Burgers & Grills
The menu centres on smash burgers and grilled dishes, alongside rice bowls, loaded fries, chicken tenders, desserts and house-made sauces. Newer additions include smashed tacos, hot dogs and small plates.
Vegetarian diners can try the Mushroom Melt burger, while the grilled dishes and rice bowls offer more substantial options.
Where: Perilicious – Smash Burgers & Grills, M Block Market, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi.
Food Pop-Ups And Limited-Period Dining Experiences
Here are some of the best places serving you a limited time dining experience or a food pop-up that cannot be missed this month.
1. Japanese tempura at TK’s Oriental Grill
TK’s Oriental Grill at Hyatt Regency Delhi has announced a dedicated tempura menu running from October 21–31, 2026.
The menu includes Assorted Mushroom Tempura, Lotus Root Tempura, Sweet Potato Tempura and Rock Corn Tempura, alongside Eel Tempura, Chicken Tempura and Rock Lobster Tempura.
The dishes are served with traditional tempura sauce and green tea salt, allowing the ingredients’ flavours and textures to remain central to the experience.
When: October 21–31, 2026.
Where: TK’s Oriental Grill, Hyatt Regency Delhi.
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Conclusion
These are some of the most menus, launches or places that you absolutely cannot miss as a food lover or someone who loves trying out new places for vibes, music or aesthetic this month in October 2026
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