Connaught Place is no doubt the heart of the national capital both figuratively and literally. Long back in 90’s even when eating out was not a trend and people preferred to eat at home, CP offered many cool options to chill out with friends. Till date, it has retained and preserved its Lutyen charm successfully.

Here are some chic and upscale Connaught Place restaurants that are worth trying.

Mist – The Park: It is an amazing restaurant that has an ambience in accordance with its name. It is done up in blue and white combination, which renders a contemporary yet calm feel to the place. This is an all-day dining restaurant that serves a range of cuisines from various countries across the globe. Its unique water theme, multi-cuisine menu and 24*7 dining make it an exclusive one. You can enjoy the lavish spread of salads, live grill, cold cuts, main course, and desserts here. As with any fine dining restaurant, it is lavish and elegant with sophistication at its best. Its signature thin crust pizzas command an enviable popularity ever since they were introduced.

Le Belvedere – Le Meridien: If you are in a mood to try some Cantonese and Sichuan dishes, then Le Belvedere is the place. A fine dining restaurant located on the top floor, it provides breath-taking views of the surrounding landmarks. As you enter the place, you get the feeling of ancient British era. On days when monuments like Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate are lit up, watching their uninterrupted views while dining here is simply a wow feeling. The menu here is phenomenal with breath-taking view, comfortable seating and impeccableservice to make your time spent here memorable.

Amber: If nothing else but the flavoursome Mughlai dishes is your preferred choice, then head out to Amber. You also have options of trying the Continental and Chinese cuisines. Though this is a casual dining restaurant, the feel and experience it provides is that of fine dining. It has an invigorating décor that lifts up the spirit the moment a person enters it. It is the perfect destination to even hold parties or celebrate a special occasion with your loved ones. The bar is well stocked and the area décor is catchy.

Cafe Prime Street: If you are looking for some cool drinks along with finger licking food in the amazing company of friends in a beautiful ambience, then your search should end here. This particular place is based on the concept of street bar.Just relax here after a long hectic day or chill with friends over the weekend. The café is built in such a way that it resembles a long street. It is a cosy and comfortable cafethat overlooks the Central Park.

The Vault Café: To have fun with family and relish food in a beautiful ambience that is both relaxing and comfortable choose this place. You have the option of choosing from many different cuisines like Mediterranean, Oriental, Continental, Mexican, Chinese and Indian.

There is no dearth of restaurants in CP, but these few definitely deserve a visit.