French pâtisserie and salon de thé L’Opéra, in collaboration with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), inaugurated Café du Jardin at Asita Park, introducing a new nature-immersed outdoor dining experience along the restored Yamuna floodplain.
More than 300 guests attended the launch, including 11 ambassadors, 30 diplomats, senior government officials, cultural patrons, business leaders, nature enthusiasts, and families, celebrating Delhi’s evolving relationship with its river.
Speaking at the inauguration, the lieutenant governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, stated, “This café is another step forward in bringing people closer to their river. Made of fully biodegradable structures, it provides Delhi with an accessible, modern riverfront it has long been deprived of.”
Kazem Samandari, executive chairman of L’Opéra, shared, “For more than a decade, L’Opéra has curated experiences rooted in elegance and authenticity. With Café du Jardin at Asita, we have created a unique outdoor concept that blends French culinary heritage with Delhi’s reawakening natural corridors. It is a place for calm, community, and meaningful connection with nature.”
Christine Samandari, co-founder of L’Opéra, added, “Café du Jardin is an invitation to pause — to enjoy food, nature, and each other. Asita Park has revived a serenity that Delhi has missed, and we are honoured to contribute to a space that brings joy, reflection, and community together beside the Yamuna.”
Set within 197 hectares of revitalised green landscapes, wetlands, riverine grasslands, and thriving bird habitats, Café du Jardin offers a premium open-air café experience designed to bring people closer to nature and create a tranquil space for community, culture, and meaningful engagement with the outdoors, said a release.
Café du Jardin offers a thoughtfully curated selection of freshly prepared light meals, artisanal French bakery and patisserie, refreshing beverages, and picnic-friendly options designed for walkers, cyclists, families, and visitors exploring Asita Park. The setting offers panoramic views of the restored landscape, supported by eco-sensitive infrastructure including golf-cart accessibility and seamless integration into the natural environment, it added.
Published On Nov 27, 2025 at 06:00 PM IST
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