Zetu Delhi

Key Information

Zetu Delhi is a fine dining Sri Lankan restaurant located at 1AQ in Mehrauli, New Delhi, offering a contemporary take on traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. The 175-cover space, designed by co-founder Anurag Dania, features a Geoffrey Bawa-esque ambiance, including a 500-year-old banyan tree, creating a unique 'Ceylon oasis' feel. It aims to transport diners to Sri Lanka through its design and authentic, flavor-packed dishes.

Customer Perception

Customers highly praise Zetu Delhi for its authentic, flavor-packed Sri Lankan cuisine, noting the well-executed coastal and aromatic flavors, perfectly textured hoppers, and rich, spiced curries. The ambiance is consistently described as beautiful, top-notch, and complementing the historic charm of the Qutub Minar neighborhood. Staff are generally found to be attentive, welcoming, and helpful with recommendations, with some even adjusting dishes to personal preferences. Signature cocktails are also a highlight. However, some feedback points to the restaurant being 'slightly pricey' and, in a few instances, mentions 'very poor service' characterized by slow delivery, incorrect course order, and inattentive waiting staff, suggesting a need for more polished service given the price point. Desserts received mixed reviews, with some finding them average.

Additional Details

Zetu Delhi is co-founded by Sarah Nikahetiya, a former British diplomat to India now based in Colombo, and Anurag Dania, an architect from Delhi who also designed the restaurant. A meal for two is estimated to cost around ₹8,000 without alcohol.

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Best Times to Visit

The restaurant is open from noon to midnight. Given its growing popularity, it is recommended to visit before it gets too crowded.