Rooftop Romance in the Capital: Dining at Ottimo at West View, ITC Maurya

esztermolnar123
Sep 24
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✨ Where sundown meets slow food — nestled atop the luxurious ITC Maurya in Delhi lies Ottimo at West View, a rooftop Italian restaurant that merges panoramic views with impeccable culinary finesse. On a recent golden-hour visit, I had the chance to soak in the capital's skyline as the sun dipped behind Lutyens' Delhi — a slow, cinematic moment best savoured with a Negroni in hand and truffle pasta on the table.

🍷 Setting the Scene: Sunset Over the Capital

Perched high above the city, Ottimo’s open-air terrace unfolds like a Tuscan dream with its terracotta tones, wine barrels, and warm wood finishes. The view — stretching from the leafy diplomatic enclave to the Yamuna haze — transforms by the minute, glowing amber during sunset before twinkling into night. If you're lucky, Delhi's twilight will gift you cotton candy skies as a backdrop to your apertivo.

The atmosphere? Sophisticated yet unpretentious. Think date nights, birthday toasts, or just a solo glass of wine with a hardcover in hand.

🍝 Culinary Highlights: A Roman Holiday on a Plate

Ottimo, meaning "excellent" in Italian, lives up to its name. The chefs here bring northern Italian comfort classics and seasonal produce into fine-dining focus:

Hand-rolled Tagliolini with Truffle Cream – silky, al dente perfection, the star of the meal.
Firewood Pizza with Burrata & Basil – thin, slightly charred, and unapologetically rustic.
Chargrilled Asparagus and Root Veg Antipasti – kissed by flame, dusted with sea salt.
Tiramisu al Caffè – fluffy clouds of mascarpone layered with espresso-soaked savoiardi.

The menu proudly leans towards authenticity over embellishment — no fusion, no distractions — just old-world flavours served with five-star polish.

🥂 Sunset Hours & Sips

Their curated wine list includes Italian reds, biodynamic whites, and house cocktails like an excellent rosemary negroni. During sunset hours (6:00–8:00 PM), the vibe is particularly magical — an ideal time to toast life, love, or just the Delhi skyline.