From craft breweries and Japanese small plates to Levantine flavours, regional cuisine and immersive dining destinations, discover the new restaurants adding fresh flavours to India’s dining scene.
India’s restaurant scene continues to evolve, with a new wave of dining destinations bringing fresh concepts, regional flavours and distinctive experiences to the table. From intimate neighbourhood restaurants and contemporary bars to expansive food and entertainment destinations, the latest openings across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune offer plenty of reasons to step out and explore.
Whether you enjoy discovering lesser-known cuisines, seeking out inventive cocktail programmes or simply finding a new favourite neighbourhood spot, these are the new tables worth knowing about.
MUMBAI
Madwater Brewery, Ruby Tower
Where the mad ones meet
Mumbai’s newest brewery destination, Madwater Brewery, makes a statement with a sprawling 10,000 sq. ft. space at Ruby Tower. Bringing together in-house brewing, a Michelin Guide chef-led kitchen and Bombay-inspired D(eco) Brutalist design, the brewery is built around a sustainability-led approach to materials and design. Its philosophy draws inspiration from the primal energy of water, reflected in a space and experience that are bold, restless and unmistakably Mumbai.
Huzur, Bandra
A taste of heritage and old Bombay
Huzur brings generations of family recipes and food memories to Bandra, drawing inspiration from Old Bombay and culinary influences from Lahore, Shinwari and Afghanistan. Rooted in heritage and soulful flavours, the fine-casual restaurant offers a menu that celebrates the stories, traditions and recipes passed down through generations.
Late Checkout, Bandra
For nights that deserve an extension
Late Checkout brings its social dining concept to Bandra, taking over the former Monkey Bar address. With nostalgia-inspired cocktails, a bar-forward food menu and immersive interiors, the new neighbourhood bar is designed for easy evenings that can turn into longer nights. Expect a lively atmosphere, inventive drinks and a space made for catching up over good food and cocktails.
Bengaluru Cafe, Juhu
A little taste of Bengaluru in Mumbai
Making its Mumbai debut in Juhu, Bengaluru Cafe brings eight years of Bengaluru food culture to the city. Known for its South Indian staples and traditional recipes, the restaurant focuses on authentic flavours and comforting favourites, offering Mumbai diners a taste of the city’s much-loved breakfast and café culture.
DELHI
NANAMA: Southern Comfort, New Delhi
South Indian flavours, served with warmth
NANAMA: Southern Comfort brings the comforting flavours of South India to New Delhi, celebrating home-style recipes, regional specialities and contemporary interpretations of traditional dishes. With an emphasis on familiar flavours and a welcoming atmosphere, it offers a taste of the South through food that feels both nostalgic and inviting.
UPSIDE, Vasant Vihar
The table where everything gets shared
UPSIDE brings Japanese and Southeast Asian small plates to Vasant Vihar, centred around an open kitchen and a robata grill. The menu encourages a shared dining experience, with dishes such as Kanpachi Tiradito and Miso-Zuke Cod offering a glimpse into its flavour-led approach. With its contemporary setting and focus on communal dining, UPSIDE is a destination for those who enjoy exploring a menu together.
BENGALURU
Bountyful, Indiranagar
A celebration of India’s vegetarian kitchens
Bountyful brings India’s culinary diversity to Bengaluru’s Indiranagar with a vegetarian menu spanning 18–20 regional cuisines. Featuring traditional recipes, home-style preparations and regional zero-proof beverages, the restaurant takes diners on a journey through the country’s varied food traditions, making regional Indian cuisine the centre of the experience.
Koko Samba, Brookefield
A destination beyond dining
Spread across an impressive 42,000 sq. ft., Koko Samba brings together dining, entertainment and social experiences in Brookefield, Bengaluru. With tropical-inspired interiors, communal dining, cocktails, music and live performances, the expansive destination is designed for those looking for more than just a meal out.
PUNE
YA:LA, The Ritz-Carlton, Pune
A contemporary take on Levantine dining
YA:LA at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune brings the flavours of the Levant to the city through a vibrant social dining concept. Its offering centres around shared plates, live-fire cooking, inventive cocktails and contemporary interpretations of regional cuisine. Designed around the idea of bringing people together over food, YA:LA adds a fresh perspective to Pune’s dining landscape.
A NEW REASON TO EXPLORE
From the energy of a new brewery and the comfort of South Indian favourites to regional Indian flavours, Asian small plates and immersive social dining, these openings reflect the many directions India’s food culture is taking.
The best part? There is something for every kind of diner, whether you’re looking for a relaxed neighbourhood meal, an evening of cocktails or a destination that makes an occasion out of dining.
Consider this your latest dining list. The only question is: which table are you booking first?
