Navratri is a time of devotion, reflection, and mindful indulgence, where food plays a central role in both tradition and celebration. Rooted in sattvic principles, festive meals during these nine days
focus on simplicity, purity, and nourishment, using fasting-friendly ingredients like kuttu, singhara, and samak.
In recent years, luxury hotels and restaurants have elevated this experience, curating special Navratri menus and thalis that blend authenticity with refined presentation. Whether you’re observing a fast or simply looking to enjoy seasonal flavours, these curated dining experiences across Delhi NCR offer the perfect way to celebrate the festival through food.
Here’s where to eat during Navratri 2026:
Taj Mahal, New Delhi — ‘The Divine Nine’ at Machan
Celebrating the spirit of Navratri, Taj Mahal, New Delhi presents ‘The Divine Nine’ at Machan, its iconic all-day dining restaurant. This thoughtfully curated experience brings together fasting traditions through a specially designed thali that balances simplicity with depth of flavour.
The menu features classics such as kuttu ke kebab, sabudana moongfali ki khichdi, and kacche kele ki subzi, all prepared using time-honoured techniques and seasonal ingredients. Set within Machan’s timeless ambience, the experience offers a refined take on conscious dining.
Venue: Machan, Taj Mahal, New Delhi
Dates: March 19–27, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Price: ₹2,500++ per person
Taj Palace, New Delhi — Loya & Capital Kitchen
Taj Palace brings a dual dining experience this Navratri across Loya and Capital Kitchen, celebrating the purity of sattvic cuisine.
At Loya, the focus is on North Indian culinary traditions, reinterpreted with finesse. Meanwhile, Capital Kitchen offers a wholesome Navratri thali featuring kuttu and singhare ki poori, samak rice, vrat ke aloo, pumpkin sabzi, along with raitas, chaas, and rose thandai. Desserts like sabudana kheer and makhana kheer round off the meal.
Dates: March 19–27, 2026
Time: Lunch & Dinner
Price: Loya – ₹2,499++ | Capital Kitchen – ₹1,999++
Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka — ‘A Sacred Indulgence’ at Creo
Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka presents ‘A Sacred Indulgence’ at Creo, offering a comforting Navratri thali designed around traditional fasting ingredients.
Blending authenticity with simplicity, the menu brings together wholesome sattvic dishes in a relaxed dining setting. Guests can also opt for in-room dining for a more intimate festive experience.
Venue: Creo & In-room dining
Dates: March 19–27, 2026
Price: ₹1,250++ (Creo) | ₹1,800++ (In-room dining)
The Connaught, New Delhi — Navratri Thali at The Hub
For those seeking a simple yet satisfying festive meal, The Connaught offers a thoughtfully curated Navratri thali at The Hub.
The menu focuses on wholesome, vrat-friendly dishes that are nourishing, flavourful, and rooted in tradition, perfect for a relaxed dining experience.
Venue: The Hub, The Connaught
Dates: March 19–27, 2026
Price: ₹1,200++ per person
Taj City Centre Gurugram — ‘A Divine Navratra Feast’ at Culina 44
Culina 44 at Taj City Centre Gurugram presents a specially curated Navratri thali that celebrates traditional fasting cuisine in a contemporary setting.
Each dish is designed to be light, balanced, and satisfying, offering a refined yet comforting festive experience.
Venue: Culina 44
Dates: March 19–27, 2026
Price: ₹1,100++ per thali
Taj Damdama Lake Resort & Spa — Royal Navratri Thali
Set against a serene backdrop, Taj Damdama Lake Resort offers a ‘Royal Navratri Thali’ at Shamiana and Zvatra.
The menu includes classics like samak rice, kuttu poori, paneer kaju curry, dahi singhade ki subzi, and sitafal sabzi, complemented by makhane ki kheer and fresh fruits.
Venue: Shamiana & Zvatra
Dates: March 19–27, 2026
Price: ₹2,000++ per person
The Claridges New Delhi — Navratri Thali at Dhaba
At Dhaba, The Claridges presents a well-balanced Navratri thali that combines traditional flavours with nutritional mindfulness.
Highlights include sabudana vada, paneer makhani, aloo rasedar, arbi kadhi, kuttu ki poori, and makhane ki kheer. Designed to provide sustained energy, the thali ensures that fasting feels both indulgent and fulfilling.
Venue: Dhaba, The Claridges
Dates: March 19–27, 2026
Price: ₹2,495++ per person
The Leela Palace New Delhi — The Qube & Jamavar
The Leela Palace offers a curated Navratri menu featuring fasting-friendly dishes prepared with refined techniques.
From teen mirch paneer tikka and shakarkand chaat to paneer bhurji, kaddu panchphoran, and sabudana kheer, the menu brings together tradition and indulgence in a luxurious setting.
Venue: The Qube & Jamavar
Price: ₹2,950++ per person
The Lodhi, New Delhi — Navratri Menu at Elan
Elan at The Lodhi presents a contemporary Navratri menu that blends traditional flavours with modern techniques.
Dishes like peanut coconut sundal, lotus seed kofta in cashew curry, Himalayan samak pilaf, and sweet potato saffron halwa reflect a refined approach to festive dining.
Venue: Elan, The Lodhi
Dates: March 19–27, 2026
Price: À la carte
Roseate Hotels & Resorts — Kiyan & DEL/Kheer
Roseate Hotels & Resorts brings curated Navratri menus across Kiyan and DEL/Kheer.
Expect traditional dishes like kuttu poori, samak rice, paneer makhani, and sabudana kheer, alongside contemporary festive plates that balance authenticity with presentation.
Paatra, Jaypee Siddharth — Navratri Feast
Paatra offers a vibrant vrat-friendly menu featuring dishes like palak patta kuttu chaat, quinoa sabudana tikki, paneer tikka masala, and rasmalai.
Price: ₹999++ per person
Paatra, Jaypee Greens Greater Noida — ‘Thali Tales’
This immersive Navratri experience presents a wholesome thali featuring dishes like makhana galouti, kofta-e-khas, samak, and festive desserts like anjeer akhrot halwa.
Price: ₹2,199
Noormahal Palace, Karnal — ‘Sattvic Soul’
A thoughtfully curated Navratri thali featuring kuttu pakode, paneer bhurji, dahi wale aloo, samak rice, and sabudana kheer, offering a balanced and nourishing festive experience.
Price: ₹999++
From luxurious thalis to comforting traditional spreads, Navratri dining in Delhi NCR has evolved into an experience that balances devotion with indulgence. Whether you prefer a simple, wholesome meal or a refined festive feast, these destinations offer something for every kind of celebration, making it easier to honour tradition while enjoying the season to its fullest.
