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The Best Winter Brunches You Won’t Want to Miss This Season
The Best Winter Brunches You Won’t Want to Miss This Season
There's something about winter that makes brunch feel a little more magical. Maybe it's the soft sun, the extra hunger the cold brings, or the way time seems to slow down just enough for long conversations and second helpings. Winter brunches aren't rushed, curated, or performative, they're comforting. They're about warm plates, layered flavours, and the simple pleasure of lingering at the table long after the meal is done. It's the season when food feels like a hug, and brunch becomes the weekend ritual everyone secretly looks forward to. Here's a guide to the best winter brunches
The Claridges, New Delhi
A quintessential winter tradition returns as The Claridges New Delhi reopens its iconic Sunday Brunch in the serene Claridges Gardens, offering guests a refined afternoon of global flavours, flowing conversations and the hotel's signature elegance. Beginning 23 November 2025, the brunch season commenced with a nostalgic Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony, where guests—families, friends and children—gathered under the winter sun to mix dried fruits, nuts, citrus peels, spices and select spirits, filling the air with the aromas of the festive season and setting the tone for weeks of leisurely celebrations to follow. Each Sunday, guests can indulge in a curated gastronomic experience across multiple live stations featuring freshly grilled Mediterranean selections, Asian delicacies, traditional Indian dishes and an array of artisanal desserts, thoughtfully prepared using the finest seasonal ingredients. Three tailored brunch packages offer something for every guest: an alcoholic beverages package featuring sparkling wine and prosecco; a non-alcoholic option highlighting signature chef creations; and a Kids' Brunch designed especially for younger diners. Live musical performances throughout the afternoon add to the ambience, making the brunch a sophisticated, relaxed and celebratory winter ritual in the heart of the city.
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Price: ₹6,495 + taxes (With Alcohol) | ₹5,495 + taxes (Non-Alcoholic) | ₹2,495 + taxes (Kids' Brunch)
The Lodhi
The Lodhi New Delhi brings back one of the city's most anticipated dining rituals, the iconic Sunday Brunch, this year with a spirited new theme: Sip Serve Smash. This playful spin on sporty leisure elevates the traditional brunch into an afternoon of decadent flavours, high-energy fun and winter sunshine on the picturesque Lodhi Lawns. Starting 30th November 2025, the brunch features an expansive global buffet showcasing over 100 gourmet dishes, including live grill and pasta stations, a vibrant chaat counter and an elaborate dessert spread.
A specially curated Health & Wellness Counter offers nourishing bowls, wholesome preparations and fresh-pressed juices for mindful diners looking to balance indulgence with nourishment. Complementing the culinary journey is a premium beverage selection featuring distinguished labels, fine imported wines and sparkling pours designed to enhance the leisurely afternoon. A lively soundtrack by the in-house DJ infuses the space with upbeat charm, creating an ambience that is both dynamic and comfortably relaxed. Guests can also participate in interactive experiences like life-size Human Chess and Foosball, adding a layer of playful camaraderie to the afternoon.
As Delhi's only luxury retreat with dedicated Pickleball courts, The Lodhi further distinguishes the brunch by offering guests exclusive access to rally, play and connect bringing movement, energy and joy together in a way no other Sunday experience in the city does.
Date: From 30th November 2025
Timing: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Price: ₹4,900 + taxes (Soft Beverages) | ₹6,200 + taxes (Sparkling Wine, Premium Beverages & Cocktails)
The Leela Palace, New Delhi
The Leela Palace New Delhi unveils its reimagined The Qube – World Cuisine Atelier, a luxurious dining destination where global flavours, contemporary design and immersive digital storytelling converge to redefine the art of elevated dining. The space now features a striking LED art wall showcasing works by celebrated Indian artists, creating a fluid visual experience that harmonises with the restaurant's culinary sophistication. Guests can indulge in an artisanal breakfast buffet designed around wellness and seasonal produce, followed by a robust international lunch spread that spans Indian delicacies, Mediterranean favourites and European specialities.
Evenings come alive with an intimate à la carte dinner imagined by Chef Ashmeet Singh Jolly, while the newly launched Thai dining studio helmed by Chef Krung Thong introduces guests to authentic northeastern Thai flavours through kaffir lime–infused curries, galangal-based soups, fragrant jasmine rice preparations and ruby water chestnuts. Sundays are elevated with a lavish brunch featuring live grills, artisanal pasta, traditional chaats, gourmet desserts, wellness bowls and Thai specialities, accompanied by crafted beverages such as the Kokum Collins, Curry Leaf Gimlet, Chai Martini and Smoked Masala Negroni. With its blend of immersive art, multicultural cuisine and holistic dining, The Qube stands as one of the capital's most thoughtfully reimagined culinary spaces.
Timings: Sunday Brunch – 12 PM to 4 PM (Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner available)
Price: ₹3,999 per person (without alcohol) | ₹5,999 per person (with alcohol)
Casa Artesa
Casa Artesa is delighted to launch its Weekend Brunches with Live Music beginning 7th December, from 12 PM to 4 PM, offering guests a vibrant mid-day indulgence that blends flavour, rhythm, and leisurely charm. Designed as a warm and inviting escape, the brunch features an extensive culinary selection across Asian, Indian and global favourites, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a relaxed yet elevated dining experience.
Guests can relish standout Asian signatures such as Chicken Shanghai Dimsums, Prawn Hargao with Butter Garlic Sauce, Thai Lotus Stem, Vietnamese Spicy Tofu, Chicken Karaage, Spicy Teriyaki Yakitori, Rock Shrimp Tempura, and Yuzu Chilli Prawns. Indian flavours are brought to life through Amritsari Fish Tikka, Tandoori Prawns and Garlic Chicken Tikka, while the pizza menu offers refined artisanal creations like Mushroom & Truffle, Rocket Pesto & Burrata, and Sicilian Smoked Chicken. Large plates such as Hong Kong–Style Paneer, Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry, Coastal-Style Fish Curry and signature biryanis round out the hearty offerings. Adding to the experience is a complimentary dessert counter for all guests, making the brunch as indulgent as it is diverse. With its carefully curated dishes, soulful live music and warm ambience, Casa Artesa is poised to become a must-visit weekend experience.
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Timings: 12 PM – 4 PM
Pricing: ₹1,800 (inclusive of taxes) – Without Alcohol | ₹2,700 (inclusive of taxes) – With Alcohol
Source: News18
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