Smoked Paneer Tikka
Malai paneer cubes cured in Kashmiri chilli and mustard oil, chargrilled with mint emulsion.
An unhurried celebration of centuries-old Indian culinary heritage, reimagined through modern restraint. Slow charcoal embers, freshly ground botanicals, and dishes designed for the shared table.

Smoked Truffle Kulcha & Malai Paneer

We do not cook to reinvent memory; we cook to suspend time and return to the generosity of the open hearth.
At Saffron & Stone, every recipe begins where haste ends. We honour the quiet intelligence of age-old culinary rituals—the gentle sizzle of mustard seeds in cast iron, the fragrant steam released from a dough-sealed clay pot, and the patient simmer of whole spices over dying charcoal embers.
Our tasting menus bring together the distinct micro-climates of India—from the wild morels of Jammu to the cold-pressed coconut gravies of the Malabar coast. Each dish is served in bespoke hand-spun pottery, inviting guests to slow down, reconnect, and celebrate the unhurried dinner.
Clay tandoors seasoned with mustard oil, cooking over reclaimed mango wood charcoal.
Dal Bukhara and slow Awadhi gravies simmered undisturbed across 18 overnight hours.
Grade-A saffron from Pampore, Tellicherry black pepper, and hand-pounded cardamom.
Three definitive recipes that ground Saffron & Stone's identity—celebrating the scorching heat of the tandoor, the patient eighteen-hour coal simmer, and the sweet perfume of Pampore saffron.

Clay-Oven Char · Kashmiri Chilli · Fresh Mint Emulsion
Tender malai paneer steeped in roasted gram flour and cold-pressed mustard oil, chargrilled over wood charcoal and served with crisp pickled shallots.

Overnight Coal Simmer · Vine Tomatoes · White Farm Butter
Slow-simmered whole urad lentils bathed over low charcoal embers for eighteen hours, creating an extraordinarily rich, velvety texture without heavy cream.

Slow-Reduced Whole Milk · Kashmiri Saffron · Irani Pistachio
A celebration of heritage Indian confectionery, patiently reduced over open fire and perfumed with pure saffron threads and hand-pounded green cardamom.
Stepping inside Saffron & Stone is designed to feel like an escape from the city’s frenetic cadence. The acoustic quietude, natural lime-plastered walls, and the subtle aroma of wood smoke and crushed cardamom invite you to let time slip away.
Hand-turned terracotta tableware, unlacquered brass cutlery, and gentle amber candlelight create an atmosphere of immediate calm.
Every plate is calibrated for communal table sharing, restoring the leisurely fellowship of traditional Indian celebratory feasts.
Our in-house beverage atelier pairs each course with cold-steeped hill tisanes, house-fermented shrubs, or single-origin infusions.
Our dining stewards narrate regional culinary lineages and spice profiles without disrupting your table’s intimate conversation.


An archive of slow cooking, tactile earthenware, flickering candles, and fragrant spices. Select any photograph to expand into fullscreen view.

From bespoke multiversal tasting menus curated alongside our executive chef, to reverent celebrations in our timber-clad private salon, we orchestrate memorable, warmly hosted gatherings.
A curated evening tasting designed around micro-seasonal harvests, heirloom grains, and regional culinary traditions.
Available Friday – Sunday · Advance reservation suggested
A secluded dining salon surrounded by warm timber panelling and acoustic calm, accommodating up to 16 guests for celebrations.
Bespoke menus & personalised hospitality table setups
Our beverage director creates bespoke herb, fruit, and spice shrubs paired with each course for a layered tasting experience.
Offered daily with our evening dining services
Experience thoughtful dining, warm hospitality, and slow cooking. Reserve your table in advance to guarantee an unhurried seating.
We look forward to welcoming you to our tables. Below are illustrative dining hours and location details for this restaurant demonstration.
Lunch: Tuesday – Sunday · 12:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Dinner: Daily · 07:00 PM – 11:30 PM
*Monday Lunch closed for kitchen stock curation
Heritage Courtyard Quarter, Metro Arts District, New Delhi 110001
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