Diva - The Italian Restaurant — Restaurant in Greater Kailash II

Diva café in GK2 was one of the best Italian I have had, so when I got to know that the celebrity Chef Ritu Dalmia was planning to reopen Diva Spiced, serving modern Asian cuisine, I could not hold myself for long and went to the place after it launched for a nice quite dinner with a dear friend. Ritu Dalmia has pioneered the concept of eating like a 'Diva' here in Delhi. And she really has a lot of followers and admirers who always throng her restaurants to taste the delectable food and new cuisines on offer. She has a great collection of restaurants and brands right from Milan to Goa and Delhi which provide the unique experiences that she herself brings visiting homes across the world to get the best of ingredients and learn something new all the time. It was a rainy day with monsoon season in full swing. My friend was talking about Ritu being a favourite since she used to host Traveling Diva and Italian food shows on NDTV Good Times. So ,he also was really looking forward to try out this new place. The cuisine was modern Asian which had something for everybody. Being a rainy day, we wanted to have something hot, the server recommended kadhi samosa which was listed in the small plates section of the menu as chef’s recommendations. It was the perfect crisp samosa dunked in a bowl of hot and soothing kadhi. It was really a highlight for me, with a homely feel. The ingredients used is what made it more delectable. The Prawns and Kasundi dimsums were Bengali style inside a dimsum wrapper which gave it a regional favour of the east. Then we had the crispy duck, with caramelised hazelnut and chilli orange dressing. The dish was just wholesome with the right taste and fresh ingredients easily adding to the flavour. Barbeque spare ribs with spiced honey glaze was the best dish we had in main course along with the chilli camarel fish with peanut nemjim and seasonal greens. I would highly recommend the Malayali prawns and mango curry along with the indo Burmese...

Dilapidated interiors. Great service. Pathetic food. Diva was at one time one of my favourite restaurants in the city. Authentic Italian fare done simply but well, really well. Sadly, the quality of food has gone down the drain. We ordered seared scollops for starters, they weren't available. Instead, we ordered the salmon tartar. It has no flavours except salt. Couldn't see the salmon, couldn't taste it and it sat on a soggy piece of bread. Next up was the pizza Bianca. I specifically asked for arugula to be a part of the topping. It was missing. The base wasn't thin. Wasn't thick. It wasn't crispy, was more like a sad roti done wrong. I could even taste raw flour. I asked for prosciutto on the side and was advised no, as the pizza with all the cheese is already too salty. Funny, I had to ask for extra salt as the pizza lacked seasoning. For mains, I ordered pork ribs. I must have been able to extract less than 50 grams of meat from them. Pathetic cuts of meat and completely devoid of flavour. Boiled meat, without the meat, with sauce. My partner ordered chicken roulard, which was passable and could have done by being finished with a quick sear in a pan, but then for that you need a chef. I've saved the best for the last. The tiramisu was excellent and so were the flavoured gins. Our bill for this rather sad, flavour less, soulless meal came to a princely Rs. 11,000 Not going back...

Diva - The Italian Restaurant is a fantastic dining destination located in the heart of New Delhi. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with elegant decor and comfortable seating.

The menu at Diva is extensive, featuring a wide variety of classic Italian dishes, as well as some unique and creative options. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious, from the perfectly cooked pasta dishes to the flavorful seafood entrees. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable, making it a great value for the quality of food.

The service at Diva was also exceptional, with attentive and friendly staff who were always available to answer any questions and make recommendations. The restaurant was very clean and well-maintained, which added to the overall dining experience.

The drinks menu at Diva was also impressive, with a great selection of wines and cocktails to choose from. The house-made limoncello was a personal favorite, and I highly recommend giving it a try.

Overall, I would highly recommend Diva - The Italian Restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience in New Delhi. The food, atmosphere, and service were all exceptional, and I can't wait to go...