The return of an iconic Delhi rooftop, reimagined

There are few restaurants that connect you to the city it’s in, and Le Belvédère was one of them. It was where diplomats and dignitaries gathered, where families toasted birthdays, and where kids pressed their faces against glass windows to look out over the city lights. Now, it has unveiled its latest iteration, XO & Mì, a restaurant that promises to captivate culinary enthusiasts. Reimagined into something new, something that blends its rich legacy with a bold and modern vision and tradition.

But here’s the thing: A new name and tweaked interiors don’t mean they have forgotten their roots; they have just enhanced them even more. XO & Mì @ Le Belvédère is inspired by the beauty of different countries and celebrates the culinary artistry, tradition, and innovation that bridges cultures and captivates senses. It’s not just another fine dining Chinese restaurant; it’s inspired by Southeast Asia’s street food. Think of Thailand’s night market, Korea’s small vendor fish cakes, Vietnam’s pho, or Japan’s izakaya. Now imagine all of this in a harmonious blend of authenticity and creativity on your dinner plate. The menu feels like a storybook, taking you to different destinations.

Our recent Editor’s Lunch was hosted, and the vibe was exactly how you would imagine, with Cosmo glasses clinking, laughter and fashion spilling across the table, and plates filled with what the heart desired. The afternoon was buzzing with a mix of designers like Namrata Joshipura, Jeetinder Sandhu, Sameer Madan, Kanika Goyal, and Abhishek Paatni, industry leaders like Sanya Dawar, Senior Marketing Manager at Forest Essentials; Pranav Kirti of Huemn; Gauri Kohli, Partner and Director of Luxury and Beauty at PR Pundit Havas Red; Ananya Kapur, CEO of Type Beauty; Priyanka Yadav, a creative director; and Ananya Bhandare, Founder of Jungly Delights along with creators and models such as Ravya Arora, TJ Gill, Arjun Madan, Tarini Manchanda, Tanshi Agarwal , Karan Sareen and many more. Guess how many secrets were spilled at this lunch?

So the verdict is this: XO & Mì is the place to go if you’re looking for great ambience, even better food, and not to mention the best view in town. 

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