Get knotty at Sevilla: The Claridges’ romantic restaurant made for date nights and proposals

Some restaurants are made for quick dinners; others encourage you to settle in and let the evening take its own course. Sevilla at The Claridges New Delhi falls firmly into the latter category. With its open-air setting, gardens, warm lighting and Mediterranean-inspired aesthetic, the restaurant offers a distinctly romantic setting in the heart of the city—one that lends itself particularly well to celebrations, intimate dinners and, for those feeling brave (and in love!), proposals.

The setting is perhaps Sevilla’s biggest draw. As the evening unfolds, the restaurant’s garden setting takes on a more atmospheric quality, with intimate corners and private cabanas offering quieter spaces away from the main dining area. For a proposal, it means there is room to make the occasion personal without turning it into a production.

The menu takes its cues from Spain and the wider Mediterranean. Under executive chef Ankur Gulati, Sevilla brings classic Spanish flavours to the table with a contemporary approach. Patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo make easy starters for sharing, while the paella of Valencia is one of the more substantial reasons to linger. The seafood selection continues the Mediterranean theme, with fresh preparations that work particularly well with the restaurant’s leisurely, long-dinner format.

Wine, naturally, is part of the equation. The restaurant’s selection includes labels from across the world, whether the occasion calls for a bottle to share over dinner or a celebratory toast at the end of the evening.

For couples planning a proposal, the experience can also be tailored to the occasion. The team can help with details including the choice of table or cabana, flowers, a particular bottle or dish, and other discreet touches. It is a useful approach for anyone looking to make the evening feel considered without making the proposal itself feel overly orchestrated.

There is, after all, something to be said for a proposal that doesn’t need much beyond good food, a beautiful setting and the right person across the table.

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