Dear Donna - Cocktail bar in New Delhi - South, India

Love the ambiance of this place during night time. The place attracts trendy crowd, usually many celebraties, influencers and rich people. Food and drinks are really good. And yes, this place is definitely expensive.

We were visiting Delhi and heard this bar is the place to be . We booked a table for 6 and reached fairly early ( around 9). We had dinner and drinks but the music was really sad . The Dj wasn't sure what he was doing and it sounded like someone is just randomly picking songs of the computer. They messed up few drinks as well and when confronted they told me they are using their own home made syrups instead of liqueur's which goes in that cocktail. . Not something I would expect from such an establishment. But it gets worst later . We decided to leave and went to another bar nearby and had really good fun but it closes at 2 so we came back to Dear Donna . This time things got ugly as they started overcharging and making drinks with almost no alcohol in it . When I looked around I realised it's because most of their crowd is rich 20-25 year old kids who shouldn't be served alcohol anyways by law or they are not even sure what they are drinking. But they couldn't fool me and when I informed the manger again they got annoyed and started ignoring us. This is happening when we have already spent close to 1 lakh in there restaurant. The bartender tried to charge me again by giving me juice in shot glasses (1400 for Tropicana in shot glass) which really pushed me over the edge. They said they will call the person in charge but no one ever came. DJ was lost again but he had the decency to play some of crowd favourites, my guess is he got the job cause he probably knows the owner or staff. Definitely lacks the skill to work the crowd . I understand they are getting people to come cause of the hype right now but if things keep this way , people will eventually figure out that they are cheating them constantly and find other place to go. I definitely won't recommend this place to anyone over 30 , who knows alcohol and enjoys good music. The place has potential if they can find a good Dj and not mess up the drinks . It's a cocktail bar , getting a proper drink is the bare minimum. Also if the manager can try to listen what the customer is saying instead of making excuses , it might help them . I doubt I will ever visit them again and wanted to give an insight to people , specially who are visiting from abroad and don't care about the fake hype . There are way better places than this . P.s - Also you can notice they don't can't be bothered to even reply to any of their reviews which says a lot about the management.

Exceptional dining experience. With an inviting ambiance, impeccable service, and exquisite culinary creations, this restaurant is a true culinary masterpiece. From the moment you enter, you'll be captivated by the warm atmosphere and attentive staff. The menu features visually stunning and flavorful dishes, from appetizers to desserts. Each bite is a delight, leaving a lasting impression. A must-visit for a memorable dining

We recently dined at Dear Donna and decided to try their Chilli Chicken, and it was a solid 4 out of 5! The dish had the perfect balance of flavors and left us craving for more. As for the drinks, we ordered two - the Blueberries and Vanilla Shake and the Raspberry and Orange Smoothie. The shake was the star of the show, with its creamy texture and delightful blend of blueberries and vanilla. On the other hand, the smoothie was good but didn't quite match up to the shake's deliciousness.

Very disappointed. Cold, unsmiling, frowning staff. And the most bizarre so-called company policy --- can't open laptops! I was told this 40 mins into my visit; hadn't even finished lunch! And not that I was spending hours occupying a table in a packed-to-capacity restaurant in peak hours! The manager says they want people to eat, party, and forget work. Make merry in a restaurant with stuck-up, rude staff?! No thanks! And if company policy is so strict, why not display it on the premises or company website or Zomato/Google Business?! Bizarre especially post-pandemic. Never coming here again.

Found the overall experience of the food to be a little underwhelming. The ambience is undeniably gorgeous and it simply feels like the 'it' place but my honest humble opinion is that the food could do with a little bit of adjustments and tweaks. The drinks were okayish too but I loved the courtyard ambience.

Amazing food, drinks and ambience. There was live music playing when we went on a Saturday afternoon. The pulled lamb risotto was delicious and the Mac & Cheese was great. The drinks were also good. The price for everything was on a higher side though. Check for a reservation beforehand.

I visited Deer dona on a Sunday expecting a great brunch party! Sad it was empty, there were barely 3more tables occupied! The basics like mimosa's were not on the menu. I would highly recommend not to visit on day time. Best to only go on a crowded Friday or Saturday night. Apart from it the vibe was pretty dead. Had to step out and we headed to chica.