Delhi winters are famous for being cold enough to make you reconsider lunch plans. I walked into Sorbo on Golf Course Road under a sky that felt unusually generous with sunshine, an early gift for anyone venturing out midday. The moment I stepped inside, the room signalled that this was not an ordinary stop for food. The space is expansive, unfolding over two floors and about 5,100 square feet that have been carefully arranged to feel intentional without feeling staged.

Designed by Manav Dangg, principal architect at Studiio Dangg, the restaurant draws from Moroccan references with a confident hand. The entry features an ornate colonnade near the bar, columns with patterned lines and rings in muted shades inviting curiosity about what follows. Past that, the main dining area spreads out with both traditional tables and higher seating near the bar, giving people options without fuss. Walls wear a pale peach tone, while sofas in a calm terracotta hue sit alongside deep green bar stools and white Carrara marble tables. Archways and curves replace rigid lines, guiding sightlines playfully across the room. Around the staircase, a warm Marrakech pink carries its own charm, and patterned tiles underfoot continue this theme up to the terrace. Outdoor seating feels like a gentle nudge to stay longer, helped along by lush plants, lanterns, and softly glowing glass pendants overhead. Even the furniture feels chosen with care; pieces on the terrace come from The Garden Room, adding to a sense of relaxed attention to detail.

Food and Drinks

Looking through the menu, the range becomes clear quickly. Moroccan dishes sit comfortably alongside Mediterranean and Pan Asian plates, with a dedicated Marrakesh section. The rest of the menu moves easily between tapas, small plates, and larger mains, with salads, bowls meant for sharing, and familiar continental options such as handmade pastas and Neapolitan pizzas.

I began with the Sorbo Gyoza Dumpling. The chicken filling was juicy and the fragrant sesame dip brought just enough lift to start the meal with a smile. A Spiced Souk alongside it gin with saffron, apricot, and pickle felt herbal and gently warming. Next came the Dynamite Prawn: crisp tempura with a spicy mayo that turned out to be an ideal excuse to order another drink. Gone With the Wind, made with shiitake gin, truffle honey, and tonic, arrived at the right moment, earthy and refreshing on the palate.

The Non-veg Mezze Platter arrived like a celebration: lamb adana, seven spice lamb, crispy chicken, and dukkah chicken sat alongside hummus, muhammura, baba ganoush, tratikri, marinated olives, lavash, and warm pita. Fork-fuls passed around the table with laughs and commentary on how generous the portions felt. Elixir No. 8 joined the spread soon after, blending aged rum, grilled pineapple, kaffir lime leaves, and a fizzy pop candy finish that added a playful note to the table.

The Lamb Tagine held its own in both flavour and presence. Tender lamb in ras-el-hanout stew paired with saffron pilaf, lemon, and pickle was lively without being showy, and the dish kept me engaged through the middle of the meal. This was when I ordered a Whisky Sour. I judge a bar by how well they make one. Sorbo’s was one of the better ones I’ve had this year; balanced in taste and solid in execution, making it clear that the bar team knows their craft.

Dessert stayed indulgent. The Tiramisu came layered with cream cheese mousse and coffee-soaked savoiardi, finished with a shot of Kahlúa. Then there was the Pistachio and Chocolate Kunafa. Shaped like an éclair, it arrived with a glossy finish. Breaking into it revealed a rich pistachio centre that was genuinely enjoyable. It left a grin on my face before it disappeared.

Lunch stretched into the afternoon with no sense of hurry and plenty of reasons to smile. Choosing Sorbo felt right that day.

Other details:

Cost for two: INR 4000

Address: 10,11, Golf Avenue, 42, Golf Course Rd, Sector 42, Gurugram

For Reservations: 9818570012 | 9319030012