18 New Restaurants In India Worth The Hype (And The Reservation)

Tired of the endless “where should we eat” discussions? Luckily, this lineup of new restaurants is here to help make the choice a little easier. Think new menus, freshly shaken cocktails, and spaces designed to make you stay a little longer. Here are the latest addresses to add to your dining list.

The Dark Side | Greater Kailash II, Delhi

Delhi just got a new dining secret, and it’s hiding underground. Tucked below GK-2’s M Block Market, The Dark Side is Chef Aditya’s newest venture and the city’s first underground restaurant. Built around the Seven Deadly Sins, the space leans into a darker, slightly mischievous atmosphere where indulgence is very much part of the experience.

The menu draws from Chef Aditya’s memories of post-shift nights in London, bringing together the kind of comforting, craveable dishes chefs turn to after hours. Think Chef Adi’s Tiramisu, BBQ Chicken Wings, Mac n Cheese with Chorizo, the Anthony Bourdain Sandwich and a classic Grilled Cheese. The bar follows the same instinct, translating the Seven Deadly Sins into seven signature cocktails. Each takes a familiar flavour profile and gives it an unexpected turn. The Dark Side is made for a night that doesn’t take itself too seriously. So find the door, head downstairs, choose your sin and start ordering.

Address: GK-2, M-Block Market, New Delhi

DUMBO | New Friends Colony, Delhi

DUMBO’s newest outpost has found a home in New Friends Colony, bringing the brand’s neighbourhood-friendly charm to an address designed for quick sandwich and coffee runs. The takeaway-led counter has just five seats, with movable steel blocks that double up as seating. This playful element complements DUMBO’s familiar design, complete with its signature facade and colourful artwork.

The outlet also has its own menu, featuring Florentine-style sandwiches and new additions like the Halloumi & Chilli Crisp Lola, Burrata & 'Nduja Viola, Luca and Caesar. Alongside the sandwiches is a beverage programme built around coffee and matcha. DUMBO's new outlet also has a new loyalty card programme, with one stamp for every visit and a complimentary drink after eight. It's another little reason to keep coming back.

Address: D851, D Block, New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110025

Dodicci | The Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri, Delhi

There are restaurants built around a menu, and then there are restaurants built around a

mood. Dodicci, Delhi’s newest progressive Italian house, belongs to the latter. Imagined as a contemporary European home, it brings together food, wine, cocktails and hospitality in a setting designed to feel warm, relaxed and lived-in.

At the centre of Dodicci is its namesake—dodici, Italian for twelve. The house is imagined as being

inhabited by twelve residents, each with their own personality, taste and story, with the concept expressed through a collection of twelve signature cocktails. On the plate, Italian cuisine meets unexpected global influences, pairing hand-rolled pastas and pizzas with Poulet Rôti, Spanish croquettes, and Brazilian tapioca parmesan. With soft lighting, clean lines, and handwritten details, this Italian house turns the simple act of lingering into an art form.

Address: The Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi - 110021

Freddy Who | Vasant Vihar, Delhi

Freddy Who, Bhavuk Verma's debut solo venture, brings a fresh take on modern Asian dining to Vasant Vihar. On the menu, Japanese-inspired flavours are found in everything, from Salmon Carpaccio and Hokkaido Scallops to Black Cod with yuzu chilli miso and Freddy’s Caramelised Chicken. Behind the counter, the bar swaps theatrics for precision, blending house-made infusions and modern techniques into a collection of cocktails that move effortlessly between savoury, smoky, tropical, and spirit-forward profiles that match the kitchen's quiet confidence. At the same time, interiors by RENESA Architecture Design Interiors Studio pair oxblood lacquer, burl veneers and bronze detailing with a striking monolithic bar. Together, it creates a warm, familiar space that makes dinner feel like a ritual.

Address: House D-11, 3rd Floor, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi

Perilicious-Smash Burgers & Grills | Greater Kailash II, Delhi

Perilicious has opened its latest outlet in GK-2’s M Block, bringing its smash burgers and grills to a new 43-seater space. The menu keeps its signature burgers and grills at the centre, while adding smashed tacos, hot dogs, loaded fries, rice bowls, small plates and desserts.

There’s also a new cocktail menu which takes cues from beer and wine culture across Mexico and Germany, with options like a Spicy Michelada, White Wine Picante and Red Wine Float. It's a new go-to for those evenings when you have nowhere else to be and all you need is a juicy burger and a cold beer.

Address: First Floor, M 21, Block M, Greater Kailash II, Greater Kailash, New Delhi

Manam Chocolate | DLF Promenade, Delhi

Manam Chocolate brings craft chocolate to New Delhi in an entirely new form. One that's shaken, stirred, melted, churned, whipped, and poured into a cup and crafted especially for you. The brand has opened its first standalone beverage bar in Delhi at DLF Promenade, serving 24+ hot and cold chocolate creations, shakes and plant-based and protein-forward drinks.

What's on the menu? You can build your ideal pour from the ‘Craft Your Own Beverage,' bar. Select from 14 distinct couvertures and tailored milk bases, or opt for standout picks like the Hazelnut Praline Latte, Raspberry Brownie Fudge Shake, or plant-based Blueberry Oat Iced Chocolate. There’s also a dedicated protein-forward menu blending dark chocolate with whey, nuts, and oats. Pair your cup with house-made gelatos, flaky croissants, and savouries.

Address: G17, DLF Promenade Mall, 3 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj Mall Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi -110070

Odd Culture | Gurugram

Gurugram has a new all-day cafe and bar spot to add to the list. Founded by sibling duo Himanshu and Sunaina Makhija, Odd Culture brings together specialty coffee, an eclectic food menu, fermentation, music and community under one roof.

Designed to move with the day, Odd Culture starts with breakfast, coffee and freshly baked goods before moving into all-day plates, cocktails and drinks as the evening sets in. The menu takes cues from Indian and Asian flavours, Australian hospitality and global comfort food, with dishes ranging from Avocado on Toast with Cashew Cream and Scrambled Egg Roll with Dashi Butter to Salmon Crudo, Bang Bang Prawn Donuts, Gochujang Vodka Rigatoni and Sri Lankan Chicken & Frites. Fermentation is also a big part of the menu, showing up in everything from fermented chilli butter and kimchi jam to koji-brined chicken and miso. There’s also a rotating bakehouse selection of cookies, sticky buns, cakes and focaccia. The beverage programme is being developed by consultant Ankit Tiwari, with the cocktail programme scheduled to launch in October.

Address: Unit 7, Ground Floor, Emaar Capital Tower 2, Sector 26, Gurugram

The Back Room | Chandigarh

Every planned city has a back room, and this is Chandigarh’s. Saanya and Akshay Verma of VTC Group have opened The Back Room at The Toy Hotel in Sector 34A, bringing India’s first pour-only cocktail bar to the city. Behind the bar, there’s no shaking, no stirring and no theatre. In a dedicated bartenders’ workspace, recipes are developed, tested and measured in grams rather than millilitres. Each drink is built, batched, rested and sealed in a large-format bottle before service, then poured at the table, so that every pour delivers exactly the same drink, every single time.

The drinks even skip traditional names, using three-digit codes inspired by Chandigarh’s numbered sectors and structured grid. Each digit represents the drink’s base spirit, method and flavour profile, letting guests order by coordinate. Pair them with tapas and small plates from chefs Megha Kohli and Noah Barnes, and you have a space that feels designed for free-flowing conversations.

Address: The Toy Hotel, SCO 165-167, Sector 34B, Chandigarh

wagamama | Worli, Mumbai

Got a craving for ramen? wagamama has opened its latest Mumbai outpost in Worli, bringing its signature Pan-Asian menu and communal dining experience to the neighbourhood. The open, contemporary space stays true to the brand’s ramen-bar roots, with communal seating and an open-kitchen setup where dishes are made fresh to order. At the heart of the menu is its much-loved ramen selection, including the new Spicy Chicken Ramen, Chilli Tantanmen, Kare Burosu, Coconut Seafood Broth and Moyashi Soba.

But there’s more than just ramen to slurp your way through. The menu also spans signature gyozas, baos, katsu curries, pad thai, teppanyaki noodles, donburi rice bowls and sides like Bang Bang Cauliflower and Bang Bang Prawns. The restaurant also offers vegetarian, vegan and Jain-friendly options, reflecting wagamama’s inclusive approach to dining.

Address: Ground Floor, Unit No. G-07, Altimus, Pandurang Budhkar Road, Opposite Mahindra Tower, Worli, Mumbai

The Powder Room | Bandra West, Mumbai

The Powder Room is a new 45-seater dinner and cocktail club in Bandra, inspired by Avik Chatterjee, Director & CEO of Speciality Restaurants Limited, travel stories across Africa. Rather than a speakeasy, it is an intimate space that brings together a first-of-its-kind MediterrAsian menu in India by Chef Sahil Singh, craft cocktails by Anonymous Food Labs and an Afro-jazz soundtrack under one roof.

The menu brings Mediterranean and Asian flavours together across tapas, crudos, robata, pasta and plancha dishes, with options like Duck Shawarma Gyoza, Truffle Potato Mille Feuille and Ramen Cacio e Pepe. The cocktail menu follows the same cross-cultural approach, with drinks featuring ingredients like clarified cherry tomato, pandan, yuzu and toasted shiitake whisky. Designed by Sumessh Menon Associates, the space takes cues from Sub-Saharan art and craftsmanship, with earthy tones, textured finishes, animal-print upholstery and a dramatic 12-by-5-foot chandelier running through the centre. Handcrafted artwork by ZA Works adds another layer to the interiors.

The playful details don't end with the decor. Before calling it a night, remember to challenge your server to a game of “Achi”, a traditional strategy game, for a chance to win a complimentary Zaatar Picante shot.

Address: 8th Floor, Mansionz One, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050 

K-Bites | Bandra West, Mumbai

Bandra has a new spot for Korean comfort food. K-Bites has landed on Hill Road with an everyday, quick-service take on Seoul’s street-food culture, serving up made-to-order bowls, noodles, baos and bites. The flavour-packed menu moves from a comforting bowl of Miso Ramen and punchy Khimchi Noodles to Bao, K House Special Rice and Bibimbap, making it an instant go-to for easy lunches, or a casual evening with friends.

Address: Unit no 3, Royale Rose, Boran Road, Hill road, lane opposite to elco restaurant, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050

Rola | Bandra West, Mumbai

If you're looking for a new neighbourhood spot that works just as well for your morning coffee as it does for dinner with friends, Rola is the answer. Bandra’s latest all-day dining destination in Pali Hill, it brings breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between under one roof. With a menu that has something for every kind of craving, plates move from home-style Indian curries and Neapolitan pizzas to a thoughtfully crafted coffee programme, making Rola the kind of place you can return to at any hour of the day.

Address: Anand 105, Ground Floor, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai

The Bread Bar By Rachi | Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai just got a little bread-er. The Bread Bar by Chef Rachi Gupta is bringing its much-loved breads, viennoiserie and comfort food to a new neighbourhood, following its popular Chembur café.

The new all-day café keeps the brand’s cosy, easy-going spirit while adding its own touch, with breakfast plates, sandwiches, brunch dishes, desserts and beverages. The space gets a fresh look with vibrant colours, playful elements and a curvilinear coffee counter in the brand’s signature orange at the centre. At its new address, The Bread Bar keeps it simple with good bread, good food and an inviting space that feels like your own.

Address: Arcade (Wadhwa Sector No. 4, Shop No. 1 & 2, Ground Floor, Amey CHS. Limited, Plot No. 24 to 29, Palm Beach, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Bombay Island | Andheri West, Mumbai

Andheri has a new spot for your coffee fix. Bombay Island has opened its newest café, bringing its specialty coffee, all-day vegetarian menu and signature bakery selection to the area. At the new Andheri outlet, coffee remains the star, with everything from classic Espresso, V60 and Flat Whites to playful brews like Black Sesame Latte, Mont Blanc and Tiramisu Cold Brew. There’s also a Coffee Omakase Experience providing a guided tasting of the best specialty coffees from India.

The bakery brings an equally tempting selection to the table, with buttery croissants, freshly baked cookies, tea cakes and desserts designed to pair with a cup of coffee. The 60-seater space takes cues from the coffee roasting process, with dark industrial finishes, rusted metal details and an open Island Brew Bar at the centre.

Address: Bombay Island, Shop 3, Chandok Unicorn, Andheri West, Mumbai

Goonj | Indiranagar, Bengaluru

Some of India’s best food memories come from the dishes we grew up with, and Goonj is bringing a few of those stories to the table. This new 75-seater bar and restaurant in Indiranagar takes inspiration from lesser-known Indian recipes and time-honoured cooking techniques, reinterpreting them for a contemporary setting.

At the heart of the menu is Daastaan-e-Zaika, a selection inspired by recipes and techniques that are increasingly difficult to find on today's menus. The offering includes dishes such as overnight-cooked Dal Bukhara, Indore’s Bhutte Ka Kees Chaat, Kashmiri Nadru Yakhni and Paneer Jalebi served with fried ice cream, each drawing from a different region and chapter of India’s culinary landscape. At the bar, familiar Indian ingredients like raw mango, jasmine, sandalwood, banana and tulsi find their way into contemporary cocktails, divided across two menus, Nostalgia and Colour. Experience the little rituals that complete the meal, from the welcome and amuse-bouche to mukhwas at the end.

Address: 4th Floor, PID No 72, 1-766, 100 Feet Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru

Scoop Room | Indiranagar, Bengaluru

Indiranagar just found its latest sweet spot. Scoop Room has opened its doors in Indiranagar with 24 flavours of premium vegetarian and eggless ice cream, from Cookie Dough Hour and Paan-tastic to more unexpected flavours like Pick Me Avo, Nutty Basil and Gingersnap. Cones and sauces are made in-house too. The space is just as playful, with neon accents, mirror-finished steel, vintage telephones and quirky “scoop corners”. There’s also a pet-friendly outdoor area, so bring your four-legged plus one.

Address: Ground floor, 151, Second cross road, Stage 2, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560071

FOO | Essensai 067, Bengaluru

The Pan-Asian favourite, FOO, has opened its fourth address at Essensai 067 in Whitefield, bringing its signature mix of sushi, dim sum, Nikkei dishes and Peruvian ceviche to a vibrant new space. Designed by Sarah Sham, the 97-seater pairs bold reds and cobalt blues with warm timber, stone, brass and soft upholstery, while a covered outdoor pergola and DJ console bring a more social energy as the evening sets in.

The menu, curated by Chef Eric Sifu, spans over 100 varieties of Asian tapas, from FOO Blue Butter Japanese Fried Rice and Truffle Togarashi Black Rice Maki to Truffle Lobster Dumplings and Charcoal Har Gow. The bar follows suit with cocktails featuring yuzu, miso, sake and house-infused spirits, alongside FOO Brew, a Japanese rice crisp beer. With food made for sharing, music in the mix and a space that shifts with the day, this new FOO is set up for everything from a relaxed meal to a night out.

Address: Essensai 067, Whitefield - Hoskote Rd, Ardendale, Kannamangala, Bengaluru,

Karnataka 560115

The Green Kitchen | Fairmont Jaipur, Rajasthan

Fairmont Jaipur has introduced The Green Kitchen, an exclusive vegetarian culinary space dedicated to thoughtful, considered cooking. Created especially for weddings, the kitchen follows strict segregation of ingredients while drawing inspiration from the simplicity of a traditional Indian home. Set on the uppermost floor, its sunlit corners, earthy tones and natural elements create a serene, Satvik-inspired setting, bringing together the purity of Niramish cooking with the refined hospitality of the palace.

Address: Fairmont Jaipur - 2, Riico, Kukas, Rajasthan 302028