ITC Hotels opens the fifth dining establishment of its groundbreaking and pioneering brand in reinvented Southern Indian cuisine mosaics, Avartana at ITC Maurya, New Delhi. The hotel already showcases world-renowned, award-winning dining destinations Bukhara and Dum Pukht. Avartana, another globally recognised culinary brand, now joins ITC Maurya’s signature food and beverage repertoire.
The quintessential elements of the warmth and hospitality of ITC Maurya manifest themselves at this 54-seater restaurant (with a 10-seater private dining room), allowing gastronomic wonders in the interactive kitchens to delight diners at Avartana.
Already a huge success at ITC Grand Chola in the south, ITC Royal Bengal in the east, and ITC Maratha in the west, the legacy of this award-winning restaurant now comes to ITC Maurya in the north, even as Avartana continues to gain 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 of ITC Hotels, said, “Passion drives us to create and serve the best in hospitality. We are delighted to bring 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.”
Listed in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant List of 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 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 groundbreaking sensorial renditions.
Avartana’s newest outpost offers a stunning view of the green ridge and draws inspiration from peninsular southern India. Its interiors blend banana leaf motifs with gold brass accents, mellow gold and pastel tones, light wood, and silver-hued upholstery. Copper and amber objects d’art complement the soft-edged décor, while hemisphere lamps mimic coconuts and light installations reflect banana flowers, creating a serene and elegant ambience.
Rustic earthenware, ornate steel cutlery, and contemporary glassware complement immersive indulgence in the magical flavours.
Avartana’s kitchens, rooted in cultural narrative, explore southern Indian gastronomy with a modern flair. Blending art and science, the chefs craft transformative degustation menus—Anika, Bela, Jiaa, Maya, and Tara—each offering a unique culinary journey that redefines traditional flavours and sparks curiosity with every course.
The thirteen-course Anika showcases grace and creativity, while the nine-course Bela delights with playful presentations. Jiaa, an eleven-course menu, offers a soulful fusion of our chefs’ finest creations. Maya transports you with its medleys of southern Indian flavours, and Tara, a thirteen-course seafood menu, reinvents fresh fare in gourmet style. Enjoy crafted cocktails infused with Indian spices, celebrating the flavours of the Malabar Coast with a modern twist.
