The Frame Opens in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony With a Four-Storey French-Italian Dining Concept

The Frame in Meherchand Market, Lodhi Colony, founded by chef Adhyan Prasher, Aryaman Bhardwaj and Nishit Chadha, the restaurant introduces a food-led concept built around French culinary techniques, Italian dining traditions, a curated wine programme and art-led interiors.

The four-storey establishment has been designed to accommodate different dining formats across its floors, ranging from casual walk-in dining to a seasonal 10–12 course tasting menu. The concept places the kitchen at the centre of operations, with chef-led menus and ingredient-focused preparations forming the core of its positioning in Delhi's premium restaurant segment.

The restaurant's culinary direction is led by Prasher, whose experience includes working alongside Michelin-star chefs. The menu draws on classical French techniques while incorporating the hospitality approach associated with Italian dining. 

The menu features dishes such as Beetroot Ravioli, Forest & Field, Duck Apple Mustard with charcoal purée and game jus, Lamb & Beetroot with pesto, and Mushroom Steak prepared using lion's mane mushrooms, jus and risotto. The dessert selection includes Tiramisu, Almond & Cherry, featuring white chocolate parfait and cherry, and Chocolate & Raspberry, which combines a gluten-free chocolate brownie with raspberry sorbet and citrus cream.

The ground floor offers quicker walk-in options, including Pizza Dog and Acai Bowls, while the upper floors move towards a more formal dining experience. The progression culminates in a seasonal 10–12 course tasting menu designed around the kitchen's culinary approach.

“I want simple food, but the technique and the process should define it, and the ingredients should be the star,” says Prasher. “I wanted to bring that finesse back to India, and be part of something a lot of people haven’t tasted here yet.”

Wine forms a central part of the beverage strategy, with a selection designed to accommodate both casual dining and longer tasting experiences. The list will evolve with seasonal changes while retaining its core offering. The cocktail menu includes Banana & Co., made with white rum, chamomile tea milk wash, banana and coconut, and Verde Veleno, combining mezcal, lavender tea milk wash, kiwi and melon. Jolly Good Fellow, featuring Jolly Rancher-infused vodka, bubble gum and maraschino, is another offering.

The Frame incorporates commissioned artwork and collaborations with independent artists into its restaurant format. The building's design takes inspiration from the public art culture of Lodhi Colony, where international artists have contributed to the neighbourhood's street art landscape.

The restaurant's façade has been developed by architect and co-founder Nishit Chadha, drawing on the design approach of Antoni Gaudí. The structure uses hand-shaped clay elements reinforced with glass, concrete and polymer. Inside, the interiors feature mosaic installations, hand-painted ceilings, limewash, stone, ceramics and sandstone.

The restaurant also plans to rotate its artist collaborations every three to six months. Current collaborators include Gavin Kochar (Gavalav), Arza, Kasturi, Maachis and Düdlenut. Selected artworks displayed within the restaurant are available for purchase, creating an additional retail element within the dining space.

“We wanted people to leave thinking about the meal and the art as one evening, not two separate things,” say the founders. “But the kitchen is the heart of this house. If you walk out remembering the food as much as the art, we’ve done our job.”