New Delhi Restaurant

San Francisco
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San Francisco Wedding Location
160 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact: Ranjan Dey, Chef and Owner
Phone: 415/816-4068
www.newdelhirestaurant.com
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New Delhi Restaurant

Description

Don't you just love the royal treatment? Then why not set your event in this landmark property in San Francisco's fashionable city center. Named "The Finest Indian Restaurant" by The New York Times, New Delhi Restaurant and Bar has service, style and cuisine fit for a maharajah. It's no wonder this colorful venue, situated near Union Square within walking distance of some of the city's finest hotels, has drawn a celebrity crowd for decades. Silicon valley moguls, U.S. Presidents, Indian film stars and spiritual gurus have all basked in the welcoming ambiance. Walter Cronkite sang with Turk Murphy's Jazz Band at their historic reunion here. Bill Clinton, Deepak Chopra and Indian artist Ashwarya Rai are also among past visitors.

Upon entering the restaurant your guests will have fun catching up or getting acquainted in the establishment's long bar over cocktails—a mango or lychee martini, perhaps—and butler-passed hors d'oeuvres. From here they proceed to the dining room where massive hand-carved columns with golden Corinthian-style capitals rise to support the intricately carved coffered ceiling high overhead. The antique brick walls, lustrous mahogany wood accents and handsomely dressed tables add to an atmosphere that is both rich and warm.

Owner and celebrity chef Ranjan Dey, who starred in the PBS series, My India, has received numerous awards and gold medals for his culinary expertise and unique line of spice blends. When selecting dishes for your event, you can choose from a menu that revolves around Punjabi, Bengali, Goanese, South Indian, Gujrati, Mughlai, and Kashmiri style regional cuisines.

An expert in Indian food, culture and ceremony who caters events all over the state, Dey draws from a wealth of experience to create spectacular events that feature fresh ingredients excitingly prepared and perfectly presented in the manner prescribed by custom, be it Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Anglo-Indian Christian, Sikh, Parsi, Indian-Chinese, or an eclectic and exotic mix of traditions. "Diversity," explains Dey, "is a part of India." At New Delhi Restaurant and Bar—whether it's a ceremony, reception, social event or corporate affair—diversity is famously celebrated.

Once seated at their tables, everyone can relax as a regional dance troupe glides onto the beautiful, antique Florentine-tile dance floor. This is also a lovely spot for the pre-marriage mehndi or sangeet ceremony; or the day-of var mala, parchan and saptapadi rituals beneath a traditional mandap (wedding tent). Or, depending on the nature of your celebration, you just might want to let your guests get wild and Bollywood as the Indian music swirls around the room and henna artists work their magic on willing hands and arms.

Whether your celebration is one day or many (as Indian weddings often are), everything will be orchestrated to perfection by one of the city's most experienced restaurateurs. Your guests will be gloriously entertained and treated to one exotic dish after another as the courteous and discreet Kashmiri-costumed staff (costumes are by special request) attends to your every need. "We are creating memories that you can treasure for the rest of your life," Dey promises with a smile.

So "Bon appetit!" or, as they say in Hindi, "Shu bhojon!"

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 200
Max. Seated Outdoors: 0 		Max. Seated Indoors: 140
Max. Seated Outdoors: 0
Max. Standing Indoors: 225
Max. Standing Outdoors: 0 		Max. Seated: 150



CEREMONY CAPACITY: The restaurant accommodates 200 seated indoors.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The restaurant holds 140 seated or 225 standing guests indoors.

MEETING CAPACITY: Meeting spaces accommodate 150 seated guests.

Fees & Deposits

A $500 deposit is required to reserve your date. 50% of the estimated event total is due 4 weeks prior to the event, and the balance is due 2 weeks prior. Rental fees range $1,000–2,500 depending on the day of the week. Meals range $30–70/person. Tax, alcohol and an 18% service charge are additional.

Availability

Year-round, daily, 9am–midnight.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided

Sites Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners

Services/Amenities

Services/Amenities:
Catering: provided, no BYO
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: provided
Bride’s Dressing Area: CBA
Meeting Equipment: some provided
Parking: on street, garage nearby
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Telephone: house phone
Outdoor Night Lighting: CBA
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: Union Square
Other: on-site florals, complimentary event coordination

Music

Indoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Other

Site Type

Banquet/Events Facility
Restaurant

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided
Smoking: not allowed
Music: amplified OK indoors
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: liability required

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