Daniell's Tavern - New Delhi

Food 4/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance 4/5 Live Music 5/5 Mr Animesh The only reason we went to this restaurant was Mr Animesh. He is a very old friend of my dad's and seeing him after so many years was lovely. We celebrated mom's birthday and everything was good. Food, cake and most of all, having listen to Mr Animesh singing Happy Birthday was the best gift. Animesh uncle, Thank you for everything. It was such a wonderful time meeting years after. You and your Mrs have a beautiful voice. We will always remember this day. Love from all of us.

Very poor and slow service. The waiter was abysmally under-trained.

I wonder if there was a Chef. Chewing-gum like papadum. Overcooked shrimps (bengal style) and bengal mutton was like what you get in any standard european Indian restaurant. The restaurant was nearly empty on a Saturday evening which is proof enough.

As I sit down for dinner with Executive Sous Chef Prem Kumar Pogakula, he regales me with his recently concluded biking trip to Ladakh while forcing me to nearly try every non vegetarian item on the menu. The starters remain quintessentially Awadhi as a Rangoli Seekh (Moghul’s Pride) makes it’s mark with the perfect texture and the hint of mace. A Salmon Tikka (Garrison’s Victory) also impresses with the perfect match of Indian spices over the Salmon. Most of the large sized prawns I have had at restaurants usually become hard after spending some time in the tandoor.

Great food, lovely retro atmosphere. Live music. Excellent restaurant. Well worth a visit. Recommend.