5 Affordable Restaurants in Connaught Place, Delhi
Updated 29 September 2026 · 13 restaurants in Connaught Place, Delhi considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five affordable restaurants in Connaught Place, Delhi, for office-goers, students and visitors who want a reliable meal without spending much. Only places with a Google price range of 600 rupees or less per person were included, and these were then ranked by Google ratings weighted by review count. Thirteen qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry lists the hours, address and what reviewers mention, so you can choose between South Indian tiffin, North Indian curries and biryani.
#1
Saravana Bhavan
★ 4.4 (28,791 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Saravana Bhavan on Janpath Road serves South Indian vegetarian food daily from 8 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention crispy dosas, idli sambar vada, mini tiffin, idiyappam, appam and Chettinad masala dosa, and describe a busy, quick-paced setting focused on food rather than decor. Waits of 30 to 40 minutes for a table are reported, and one visitor felt it did not live up to the crowds. It serves breakfast and offers delivery and takeaway.
Best for: South Indian breakfast and tiffin
- Address
- 50, Janpath Rd, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
- Hours
- daily 8 am–11 pm
#2
Dosa Coffee
★ 4.4 (1,735 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Dosa Coffee is in Block P of the Connaught Circle, near Shivaji Hockey Stadium, and opens daily from 8 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention uttapam, benne dosa, Mysore masala dosa, strong chutneys and filter coffee, and describe it as packed and lively on weekend mornings. One found the sambar too sweet. The menu is fully vegetarian, and it offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery, counter service and catering.
Best for: Dosa and filter coffee
- Address
- P-24/90, Connaught Cir, near Shivaji Hockey Stadium, Block P, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
- Hours
- daily 8 am–11 pm
#3
Handi Chhadeyan Di
★ 4.3 (1,508 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Handi Chhadeyan Di is in the NDMC Market on Connaught Circle and stays open daily from 11:30 am to 1 am. Reviewers mention butter chicken, dal makhani served in a handi, chicken tikka, dum chicken biryani and veg noodles, and describe a quiet, casual space. One suggests visiting around noon, and another found the biryani too spicy. It accepts reservations and credit cards and suits groups and late-night meals.
Best for: Late-night North Indian curries
- Address
- 59, NDMC Market, Connaught Cir, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–1 am
#4
Tirupati Bhavan - CP
★ 4.3 (475 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Tirupati Bhavan is in the NDMC Market on Connaught Lane, opposite Haldiram, and is open daily from noon to 1 am. The menu is vegetarian South Indian, including dosas, idlis served in coconut shells, gunpowder, sambar and filter coffee. Reviewer opinions are split: some praise the flavour, comfortable seating and reasonable prices, while others describe cramped seating, slow service and average dosas and chutneys.
Best for: Late South Indian snacks
- Address
- N.D.M.C Market, 84-85, opp. Haldiram, Connaught Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
- Hours
- daily 12 pm–1 am
#5
Biryani Blues
★ 4.2 (2,568 Google reviews)Restaurant₹200–600 per person
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Biryani Blues is in Scindia House near Connaught Circle, on Atul Grove Road, and opens daily from 10 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention fresh, well-cooked biryani with generous portions, quick service and polite staff, and one recalls the team returning a forgotten watch. Another reported a hygiene problem and a poorly kept toilet. It serves halal food, offers Wi-Fi, delivery and takeaway, and has gender-neutral toilets.
Best for: A quick biryani meal
- Address
- Showroom No 9, Biryani Blues, Scindia House, Atma Ram Mansion, near Connaught Circle, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
- Hours
- daily 10 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 13 restaurants in Connaught Place, Delhi with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Saravana Bhavan, Dosa Coffee, Handi Chhadeyan Di, Tirupati Bhavan - CP and Biryani Blues take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Saravana Bhavan opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Saravana Bhavan ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 28,791 reviews. Dosa Coffee is second at 4.4 from 1,735 reviews.
Which restaurants in Connaught Place, Delhi are open late?
Handi Chhadeyan Di stays open until 1 am; Tirupati Bhavan - CP stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Saravana Bhavan ₹200–400; Dosa Coffee ₹200–400; Handi Chhadeyan Di ₹200–400; Tirupati Bhavan - CP ₹200–400; Biryani Blues ₹200–600.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Saravana Bhavan.
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