Top Places to Eat & Drink

When visiting the Red Fort, you'll find a few options for eating and drinking inside the complex itself. However, just outside and in the immediate vicinity, particularly in the bustling areas of Chandni Chowk and near Jama Masjid, you'll discover a wide array of choices.

Inside the Red Fort

• Cafe Delhi Heights: Located within the Red Fort complex, near the visitor center, it offers a mix of Indian and continental dishes and is a convenient option for a meal or snack during your visit. Keep in mind it might have slightly different pricing and menu compared to its other outlets and might be vegetarian.
  

Just Outside the Red Fort

(Short Walk or Rickshaw Ride)

• Chandni Chowk: This historic and vibrant market area is a food lover's paradise. You'll find countless street food stalls and small eateries serving a variety of local delicacies.

  • Street Food: Must-try items include chole bhature, aloo tikki, gol gappe (pani puri), dahi bhalla, various types of paranthas (especially in Paranthe Wali Gali), jalebi (at Old Famous Jalebi Wala), and lassi.
    

• Near Jama Masjid (Mughlai Cuisine Hub): This area is famous for its authentic Mughlai food.

  • Karim's: A legendary restaurant known for its traditional Mughlai dishes, especially non-vegetarian fare like mutton korma and biryani.

  • Aslam Chicken Corner: Famous for its unique butter chicken preparation.

  • Taufiq Dilpasand Biryani: Located near Chitli Qabar, known for its flavorful biryani.

    
    

• Cafes: Though fewer, you can find some cafes in the Chandni Chowk area for coffee, tea, and light snacks.

  • Gumbad Cafe: A family-friendly cafe with a stunning view of the Jama Masjid

  • Burj Cafe: An Arabian-themed eatery also overlooking the Jama Masjid

  • Ebony Cafe: A small informal cafe popular for sandwiches, wraps and pasta