A stylish waterfront Indian restaurant with broadly praised food and standout hospitality, but a meaningful history of service and policy complaints means reservations and clear expectations are essential.
New Delhi earns praise for tandoor cooking and well-balanced spice, and its waterfront setting in a lively dining district draws repeat visits. Inconsistent biryani, bread texture, and uneven service keep it from grade A territory. Moderate uncertainty in the review data also tempers confidence in this assessment.
New Delhi occupies a strong Tjuvholmen position, pairing a polished Indian dining room with the harbor-side setting diners repeatedly call beautiful and memorable. The mood is lively but still suitable for a date or celebration; one guest described the experience as feeling like a warm homecoming, while another found service slow when the room was busy. Reserve ahead, especially for weekends, and ask for a waterside table if available. The cooking is modern, expansive Indian food rather than a narrow regional showcase: street-food starters, tandoor dishes, curries, seafood, vegetarian plates, cocktails, and tasting menus all appear. Butter chicken, naan, tandoori items, dal, lamb dishes, and the Paneer Chilli Bomb generate the strongest enthusiasm. The broad menu and clear spice customization suit groups with different appetites, though the experience is priced as premium waterfront dining and execution is not perfectly uniform; biryani, bread texture, seasoning, and meat tenderness draw occasional criticism. Families can make it work, especially with familiar choices such as butter chicken, naan, rice, chicken tikka, mild korma, paneer, mango sorbet, and ice cream. The menu has substantial vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free coverage, but there is no clearly identified children's menu. Reviews include both happy teenagers and serious complaints from parents about seating, minimum-order expectations, and an unwelcoming baby-related visit, so families with infants or very small appetites should confirm policies before going.
Area vibe: Contemporary waterfront area with galleries, hotels and restaurants attracting design-conscious visitors.
Safety: Generally safe, well-lit with steady foot traffic in evenings due to restaurants and hotels.
What's nearby: Adjacent to Aker Brygge, Astrup Fearnley Museum, docks, boutique hotels and central tram/bus links.
The strongest order combines the Paneer Chilli Bomb, a tandoor dish, naan, and one of the restaurant's praised curries
The waterfront setting is appealing, but plan for premium pricing, advance booking, and occasional service or cooking inconsistency
Expect polished Indian design, harbor views, and a lively dining room where the best tables are closest to the waterfront