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Experience the exquisite flavors of India at Avartana, now located at the iconic ITC Maurya in New Delhi. Indulge in our innovative culinary creations, where traditional recipes meet modern techniques. Enjoy the perfect blend of taste and ambiance at Avartana.
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Address: ITC Maurya, Akhaura Block, Bapu dham, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021, India
Phone: +91 11 2611 2233
Website: https://www.itchotels.com/in/en/itcmaurya-new-delhi
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Reviews
Ankush Garg
My partner and I celebrated Valentine’s Day with Avartana’s Kimaya non-vegetarian tasting menu—a masterful progression of South Indian innovation that blended bold flavors, playful textures, and romantic elegance in ITC Maurya’s iconic setting.
The journey began vibrantly with Tomato Rice and Millet paired with rice crisp, evoking bhel puri with a popping tomato sphere that burst with tangy freshness. Butter Milk Curry Leaf Tempura followed, crispy and aromatic, alongside Cauliflower Crunch and Coriander Chutney for a crunchy, herbaceous contrast—perfectly bite-sized.
Lobster Dumpling in chili jam stole the show, its delicate filling mingling sweetness and subtle heat, while Fermented Chili Prawn added umami depth. Service was flawless, with staff explaining hyper-local inspirations like curry leaves from Kerala farms.
Spiced Aubergine bathed in Byadgi chili emulsion and sago pearls for earthy silkiness was their signature dish and our of this world. The Uthukuli Chicken shone with buttery richness, complemented by Malabar parotta. Lamb Rice which was steamed in banana leaf infused robust spices into fluffy grains.
Raw Mango Pudding with a ghee candle that melted into velvety indulgence.
The menu crescendoed with Fennel Candela, a fragrant panna cotta crowned in angel hair caramel, evoking South Indian nostalgia with contemporary flair. Paired with spice-infused mocktails, the ₹11,000 for two felt like pure value for this immersive experience.
Avartana’s Kimaya turned Valentine’s and our wedding anniversary into a flavor symphony—innovative, heartfelt, and unforgettably delicious. Highly recommend for special occasions; reserve early.
… moreThe journey began vibrantly with Tomato Rice and Millet paired with rice crisp, evoking bhel puri with a popping tomato sphere that burst with tangy freshness. Butter Milk Curry Leaf Tempura followed, crispy and aromatic, alongside Cauliflower Crunch and Coriander Chutney for a crunchy, herbaceous contrast—perfectly bite-sized.
Lobster Dumpling in chili jam stole the show, its delicate filling mingling sweetness and subtle heat, while Fermented Chili Prawn added umami depth. Service was flawless, with staff explaining hyper-local inspirations like curry leaves from Kerala farms.
Spiced Aubergine bathed in Byadgi chili emulsion and sago pearls for earthy silkiness was their signature dish and our of this world. The Uthukuli Chicken shone with buttery richness, complemented by Malabar parotta. Lamb Rice which was steamed in banana leaf infused robust spices into fluffy grains.
Raw Mango Pudding with a ghee candle that melted into velvety indulgence.
The menu crescendoed with Fennel Candela, a fragrant panna cotta crowned in angel hair caramel, evoking South Indian nostalgia with contemporary flair. Paired with spice-infused mocktails, the ₹11,000 for two felt like pure value for this immersive experience.
Avartana’s Kimaya turned Valentine’s and our wedding anniversary into a flavor symphony—innovative, heartfelt, and unforgettably delicious. Highly recommend for special occasions; reserve early.
Prachuryya Baruah
I booked a table in Avartana for my anniversary night and they took good care not to disappoint.
Most people would be concerned regarding the portion size, whether it would be fulfilling or sufficient and I can boldly claim by the end of each menu you’ll be stuffed to your brim. Chefs have carefully designed each course to deliver what your appetite desires the most.
I chose the Anika menu- 13 courses, approx 856g of food and 3659 Kcal. The moment we sat down Husandeep, prepped the table with a well marked menu and served us the starter with rasam prepared in a French press. He’d bring each course, explain what we are eating with recommendations from the chef on ways to best enjoy each dish.
Despite rating Avartana high in terms of atmosphere and hospitality, the food soon became its weakness and cause for loss of one star. The most shocking event was finding a strand of hair in the dimsum! They soon resolved the issue and replaced the meal, but the damage was done.
I further felt certain elements of certain dishes were too overpowering and not in harmony. For example, the butter candy in Uthukuli chicken was just plain salted butter- I had expectations of an infusion and a more flavourful wrapping. The sweet sauce on top of pork belly completely overpowered the taste and texture of the meat. Finally the coconut stew on asparagus yet again eliminated all natural flavours of the greens.
Apart from that the orange and ginger sorbet was the star performer with a balance of flavours and the citrus foam paired quite well with the cold sorbet. Cauliflower crunch was quite innovative and tasty. The stir fried chicken with smooth buttermilk mousse and crisp curry leaf fritters was excellent.
But the lobster disappointed with its tough, streaky texture and exact same preparation as the chicken wasn’t the best. In the end I was almost too full for the last two courses but the mango pudding with ghee candle was just too good to ignore.
The melting ghee with smooth, sticky mango and crisy tapioca was just magic- it had the feel of a halwa.
I got two different desserts with the citrus coconut- a unique looking disappointment with flavour on opposite spectrum and no harmony in terms of taste or texture!
The fennel panacotta however stood up to its reputation.
In the end it took me nearly 2 hours to go through each course, no regrets for the amount I spent. They did serve me an anniversary cake- delicious and cute! The experience was worthwhile and I’d certainly recommend giving them a visit.
… moreMost people would be concerned regarding the portion size, whether it would be fulfilling or sufficient and I can boldly claim by the end of each menu you’ll be stuffed to your brim. Chefs have carefully designed each course to deliver what your appetite desires the most.
I chose the Anika menu- 13 courses, approx 856g of food and 3659 Kcal. The moment we sat down Husandeep, prepped the table with a well marked menu and served us the starter with rasam prepared in a French press. He’d bring each course, explain what we are eating with recommendations from the chef on ways to best enjoy each dish.
Despite rating Avartana high in terms of atmosphere and hospitality, the food soon became its weakness and cause for loss of one star. The most shocking event was finding a strand of hair in the dimsum! They soon resolved the issue and replaced the meal, but the damage was done.
I further felt certain elements of certain dishes were too overpowering and not in harmony. For example, the butter candy in Uthukuli chicken was just plain salted butter- I had expectations of an infusion and a more flavourful wrapping. The sweet sauce on top of pork belly completely overpowered the taste and texture of the meat. Finally the coconut stew on asparagus yet again eliminated all natural flavours of the greens.
Apart from that the orange and ginger sorbet was the star performer with a balance of flavours and the citrus foam paired quite well with the cold sorbet. Cauliflower crunch was quite innovative and tasty. The stir fried chicken with smooth buttermilk mousse and crisp curry leaf fritters was excellent.
But the lobster disappointed with its tough, streaky texture and exact same preparation as the chicken wasn’t the best. In the end I was almost too full for the last two courses but the mango pudding with ghee candle was just too good to ignore.
The melting ghee with smooth, sticky mango and crisy tapioca was just magic- it had the feel of a halwa.
I got two different desserts with the citrus coconut- a unique looking disappointment with flavour on opposite spectrum and no harmony in terms of taste or texture!
The fennel panacotta however stood up to its reputation.
In the end it took me nearly 2 hours to go through each course, no regrets for the amount I spent. They did serve me an anniversary cake- delicious and cute! The experience was worthwhile and I’d certainly recommend giving them a visit.
S D
The food was amazing and the presentation was simply beyond words. It is a sort of themed restaurant where you choose between the amount of courses you would like. The portions are small but by the time we were done with the last course, we almost had no room for the desert which is part of the course. They give you a small card on the table so you know which course you are on. It was only when we were done that we looked at the card in more detail and saw the calorie count and how much food it actually was. It was almost 1 kg of food and clocked in at 3660 calories! WOW! We did not know how it was possible to be that much food but it was. Would love to eat here again. You need a reservation as they are booked each night.
… moreDurgesh Awasthi
unfortunately the food didn’t quite match our taste expectations. It seemed like they focus more on experimental and modern interpretations rather than traditional North or South Indian flavors. While the presentation was good and the concept was interesting, the dishes didn’t really connect with our taste buds.
The portion sizes were quite small, and for the price point, we expected something more satisfying in both quantity and flavor. Spending around ₹12,000 for two people felt a bit expensive for the overall experience we had.
That said, I appreciate their effort to try something different and create a unique dining experience. This place might appeal more to people who enjoy experimental or fusion cuisine. Personally, I would have preferred more familiar North or South Indian flavors that feel more fulfilling and enjoyable.
Overall, it was an average experience for us — not bad, but not something we would actively look forward to repeating.
… moreThe portion sizes were quite small, and for the price point, we expected something more satisfying in both quantity and flavor. Spending around ₹12,000 for two people felt a bit expensive for the overall experience we had.
That said, I appreciate their effort to try something different and create a unique dining experience. This place might appeal more to people who enjoy experimental or fusion cuisine. Personally, I would have preferred more familiar North or South Indian flavors that feel more fulfilling and enjoyable.
Overall, it was an average experience for us — not bad, but not something we would actively look forward to repeating.
Abhay Ptatap Singh Rathore
This was an amazing experience
Excellent
Delicious
This has been a unique and lifetime experience of fine dine.
I opted for vegetarian option, Jiaa
And it was very delicious, the rasam drink at the start was amazing, what a taste.
Yes it’s certainly costly, it would have been better if price is a bit in range, but the experience would probably justify or at least you won’t regret it.
… moreExcellent
Delicious
This has been a unique and lifetime experience of fine dine.
I opted for vegetarian option, Jiaa
And it was very delicious, the rasam drink at the start was amazing, what a taste.
Yes it’s certainly costly, it would have been better if price is a bit in range, but the experience would probably justify or at least you won’t regret it.
Shashank Kumar
Plated meals and set menus from the south of India that go beyond dosas and idli. Not exactly the kind of stuff delhi restaurants are known for, so full marks to the ITC folks for the courage and enterprise in trying to push the envelope here.
We had the 7 & 11 course menus and the biggest disappointment was the food with most dishes being very unremarkable. The thinking that miniaturizing classic items (eg, appam, parottas) makes them interesting or innovative dominated the meal. As did the focus on presentation (test tubes?). Now both those boxes can certainly work in a meal, but a meal cannot stand on them alone. The chicken starter was very average — the curry leaf tempura was actually more novel. The lobster and the steamed sea bass were chewy and overcooked — not expected at this level. The shrimp dumpling came out of nowhere and did not fit with the menu. The char grilled pork belly had no char or smokiness. The lamb rice was nice, but with tiny morsels of lamb that had to be searched for. The uthukuli chicken was a regular chicken curry, with extremely heavy pairings in the butter toffee and parotta. The desserts and cocktails were the best part of the meal.
I really wanted to have a nice meal — having heard much about the Chennai branch — and am sad to be writing this, but there was not much redeemable here. (To top it off, I saw a server pick up a fallen garnish and place it back on the dish with his bare hands (not Dominic)).
I really hope this was a one off and they get better from here because the north of India really does need to experience the full glory of South Indian cuisine.
TL;DR: great idea, poor execution. Sorry guys.
… moreWe had the 7 & 11 course menus and the biggest disappointment was the food with most dishes being very unremarkable. The thinking that miniaturizing classic items (eg, appam, parottas) makes them interesting or innovative dominated the meal. As did the focus on presentation (test tubes?). Now both those boxes can certainly work in a meal, but a meal cannot stand on them alone. The chicken starter was very average — the curry leaf tempura was actually more novel. The lobster and the steamed sea bass were chewy and overcooked — not expected at this level. The shrimp dumpling came out of nowhere and did not fit with the menu. The char grilled pork belly had no char or smokiness. The lamb rice was nice, but with tiny morsels of lamb that had to be searched for. The uthukuli chicken was a regular chicken curry, with extremely heavy pairings in the butter toffee and parotta. The desserts and cocktails were the best part of the meal.
I really wanted to have a nice meal — having heard much about the Chennai branch — and am sad to be writing this, but there was not much redeemable here. (To top it off, I saw a server pick up a fallen garnish and place it back on the dish with his bare hands (not Dominic)).
I really hope this was a one off and they get better from here because the north of India really does need to experience the full glory of South Indian cuisine.
TL;DR: great idea, poor execution. Sorry guys.
Gauraang Khurana
The food here was great and tasted good. We enjoyed the chef’s tasting menu (7,9 & 11) course. I went for the vegan option and it was not bad. Nothing spectacular or outstanding.
The experience was wonderful as the hotel is nice, the ambience was amazing and the service was great too.
The server was polite and courteous. We were told that the dinner would last 90min but it took about 135min for the whole shebang. I think it was awfully long to sit at a dinner table for 2hours 15min but the company was pleasurable so not a big deal.
Apart from that, the vegan option does not get a printed menu. They claim it has been further curated. The dish was the coconut turmeric stew over vermicelli was my fav dish along with the dessert.
… moreThe experience was wonderful as the hotel is nice, the ambience was amazing and the service was great too.
The server was polite and courteous. We were told that the dinner would last 90min but it took about 135min for the whole shebang. I think it was awfully long to sit at a dinner table for 2hours 15min but the company was pleasurable so not a big deal.
Apart from that, the vegan option does not get a printed menu. They claim it has been further curated. The dish was the coconut turmeric stew over vermicelli was my fav dish along with the dessert.
Abhaye Madhok
Dining here was truly one of the finest gastronomic experiences I’ve ever had. We visited as a family and opted for the 13-course menu, which offered a spectacular culinary journey. We tried the Tara (a seafood special) and the Anika, both exceptional non-vegetarian options.
Each dish was a masterpiece, showcasing the rich and diverse flavors of southern India. The chefs skillfully combined traditional spices with modern techniques, creating a sensory journey that transported us to the heart of the region’s culinary heritage.
While the food was undeniably outstanding, what elevated the experience was the impeccable service. Keshav was attentive, knowledgeable, and warm. Before each dish was served, he provided a detailed explanation of its ingredients, origins, and the unique spices from different parts of southern India that brought it to life.
This is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable culinary adventure that celebrates the essence of southern India. Highly recommended!
… moreEach dish was a masterpiece, showcasing the rich and diverse flavors of southern India. The chefs skillfully combined traditional spices with modern techniques, creating a sensory journey that transported us to the heart of the region’s culinary heritage.
While the food was undeniably outstanding, what elevated the experience was the impeccable service. Keshav was attentive, knowledgeable, and warm. Before each dish was served, he provided a detailed explanation of its ingredients, origins, and the unique spices from different parts of southern India that brought it to life.
This is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable culinary adventure that celebrates the essence of southern India. Highly recommended!
Sangeeta Bhalla
We had a wonderful experience 23rd July evening. Food was so beautifully presented and tasted amazing…loved the concept
… moreSanjivv Shiv Kapoor
Superb . Set meal . Its an experience. Can not write , you will have to experience it. Worth every penny .
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