ITC Hotels Opens The Fifth Avartana At ITC Maurya New Delhi

ITC Hotels has recently unveiled its fifth dining establishment, Avartana, at ITC Maurya in New Delhi. Avartana is known for its innovative approach to Southern Indian cuisine mosaics and is now a part of ITC Maurya's esteemed food and beverage offerings, including the highly acclaimed Bukhara and Dum Pukht. This addition further solidifies ITC Maurya's position as a premier destination for globally recognised culinary experiences.

At the opulent ITC Maurya, the 54-seater Avartana restaurant embodies the essence of warmth and hospitality. Guests are invited to partake in a culinary journey of gastronomic wonders meticulously prepared in interactive kitchens. An exclusive 10-seater Private Dining Room is also available for those seeking a more intimate experience.

The award-winning restaurant, which has been a huge success at ITC Grand Chola in the south, ITC Royal Bengal in the east, and ITC Maratha in the west, is now coming to ITC Maurya in the north. Additionally, Avartana is gaining popularity at ITC Ratnadipa, ITC Hotels’ first international hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Sharing his thoughts on the opening of Avartana at ITC Maurya, Anil Chadha, Chief Executive, ITC Hotels, said, “Passion drives us to create and serve the best in hospitality. We are delighted to bring in the fifth ‘Avartana’ to the capital city of New Delhi. Having earned coveted accolades and charmed food connoisseurs worldwide, Avartana has elevated culinary artistry inspired by the rich southern Indian cuisine heritage infused with progressive, innovative techniques. Bukhara, Dum Pukht and Avartana bring iconic dining experiences at ITC Maurya.”

Reinvented Gastronomy

Listed in Asia's 50 Best Restaurant List, 2024, Avartana, continues to strike a harmonious blend of well-researched traditional and progressive renditions exemplifying a redefined dining experience. Living by the ethos of the universal palate at Avartana, the cuisine is liked by Indian and international diners who appreciate reinvented gastronomy. Each delicacy at Avartana is an amalgamation of stories of traditions, shared cultures, and familiar flavours presented in a ground breaking sensorial renditions.

The Decor

Offering an enviable view of the green ridge, Avartana’s newest outpost is a vision to behold. In an ode to peninsular southern India, the wholesome and sustainable banana leaf stays perched with gold brass accents in geometric patterns, making it the essence of Avartana’s interiors across its space. The colour palette of mellow gold, pastel tones, light-coloured wood, and silver-hued upholstery is accentuated perfectly with an object d’art in copper and amber and soft-edged contemporary décor.  Elegant hemisphere lamps resemble the beloved coconut, while light installations reflect the banana flower. Rustic earthenware, ornate steel cutlery and contemporary glassware complements immersive indulgence in the magical flavours.

On The Menu

Rooted in a strong cultural narrative, the kitchens at Avartana curate the mysticism and magic that the word personifies by exploring new frontiers of southern Indian gastronomy and delving into the past with modernistic expressions. In a transformative approach to cooking that celebrates a confluence of art and science and manifests a distinguished culinary world, the chefs bring you an augmented array of guided degustation menus – Anika, Bela, Jiaa, Maya and Tara, each leaving you at a state of heightened curiosity, remodelling your edible canvas through each course.

Explore the culinary wonders at Avartana with their exclusive menus. Anika, a thirteen-course menu, offers innovative presentations and graceful flavours. Bela, a nine-course menu, enchants with playful dishes and exquisite offerings. Jiaa, an eleven-course menu, showcases the chefs' finest creations in a soulful journey. Maya's surreal medleys weave together flavours that transport diners to the southern Indian peninsular. Tara, a thirteen-course seafood exclusive menu, presents fresh sea fare in reinvented gourmet ways. Additionally, there is an enticing selection of crafted cocktails infused with Indian spices that celebrate the essence of Malabar Coast and beyond, blending traditions with a contemporary twist.

The Information

Address: ITC MAURYA, Sardar Patel Marg, Akhaura Block, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, Delhi 110021

Timings: Avartana will be open from 7 to 11 pm for dinner every day.

For further details and table reservations, call 011 2611 2233.