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What do a Japanese love hotel, a moonlit Aztec eating temple, and a thali-led tour of South India have in common? They’re all part of the latest wave of bars and restaurants reshaping how, and where, we eat and drink. In Delhi, the capital’s playful side takes centre stage with cocktail dens that flirt with fantasy and ceremony. Bengaluru doubles down on comfort and craft, with new openings that celebrate memory, regional pride, and slow-fermented dough. Meanwhile, Hyderabad and Pune's newcomers channel culture through cocktails, spice, and mood, leaning into both heritage and high-concept design. Here are the new restaurants in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Lonavala, Pune, Goa and Ahmedabad where you need to book a table.
New Delhi
Kampai
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Kampai in Aerocity, New Delhi, reopens its doors with a bold new identity and a reimagined dining experience. Central to the relaunch is the new cocktail bar inspired by the Japanese “Gogyo” philosophy, offering element-themed drinks that merge mixology with artistry. A refreshed interior marries modern design with Japanese elegance, creating a vibrant yet intimate atmosphere.
Where: Worldmark 1, G-02, Aerocity, Delhi
For Reservations: +91 93192 74015
DALI After Hours
DALI After Hours is an exclusive late-night experience in GK2, New Delhi, held every weekend from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Limited to 60–70 guests, it offers a refined, intimate atmosphere with ambient jazz, subdued lighting, and theatrical surprises. The curated menu features luxurious dishes like Black Lip Oysters, Pollo al Caviar, and Rigatoni ai Bourbon Morel. With vintage champagne and discreet opulence, After Hours is designed for the discerning few who value quiet indulgence over spectacle. Entry is by invitation or reservation only.
Where: Ristoranté Dali & Bar GK2
For Reservations: Exclusive, invitation only
Mamma Killa
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Tucked beneath the Qutub Minar’s gaze, Mamma Killa is set to redefine Delhi’s nightlife as India’s first Aztec bar. This rooftop space in Mehrauli is more ritual than restaurant, a moody, mosaic-laced sanctuary inspired by the moon goddess it’s named after. Designed as a modern fort infused with ancient energy and contemporary flair, Mamma Killa serves cocktails that feel like cosmic ceremonies, from the Guéridon trolley’s tableside alchemy to audacious sips like the Peruvian Pizza Highball.
Where: Ward No 1, Kharsra No. 1501, 1st Floor, Kalka Das Marg, Mehrauli, New Delhi
For Reservations: Members Only
The Love Hotel
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A sly, sultry little space, The Love Hotel is cheeky but never crude. It’s a bar that flirts with fantasy while delivering substance, style, and serious cocktail cred. The five-taste cocktail menu takes guests on a sensory joyride. From tart martini-paloma hybrids served with pink cuffs to tiramisu martinis topped with grapefruit foam, each drink is a fully textured, theatrical experience. The atmosphere, meanwhile, is neon-dipped noir, seating just 20 with the intimacy of a well-kept secret.
Where: 28 Lodhi Colony, Delhi, India
For Reservations: 9211236969
Arts Room
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Arts Room is a thoughtfully curated space where global cuisine, visual arts, books, and sensory experiences come together to create a one-of-a-kind destination. Highlights include unique dishes like Nero Pasta, Yellowtail Ceviche, and Chicken Teeka Masala with Layla’s roast chicken. The cocktail program has artist-inspired drinks curated by bar veteran Kamal Kohli, like Two Fridas and La Guernica. Arts Room is also a platform for local collaborations, with partnerships ranging from Manam Chocolate and Kaffa Cerrado to Eleftheria Cheese and Bahrisons Books.
Where: Eldeco Centre, Shivalik, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi
For Reservations: 092204 00553
Gurugram
The Courtyard Garden at The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences
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The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences unveils The Courtyard Garden, a tranquil open-air café and lounge exclusively for in-house guests. Nestled in lush greenery, this elegant alfresco retreat blends refined comfort with nature, offering an intimate space for quiet indulgence. With a seating capacity of 24, including a private cabana, the café serves a curated menu of comfort-focused cuisine and beverages.
Where: The Leela Ambience, NH8, Level One, G Block, DLF Phase 1, Sector 26, Gurugram, Haryana
For Reservations: 9717596088
Kioki by 32nd
Kioki is a contemporary izakaya in Gurgaon that blends fine Japanese dining with an immersive cultural experience. Helmed by Chef Vikram, it celebrates authentic ingredients, like fresh seafood from Toyosu Market and artisanal miso from Kyoto, paired with precision-crafted cocktails and an extensive sake and whisky programme. The design, featuring reclaimed materials by 32ND, pays homage to Japan’s seafaring legacy. With a vibrant, communal atmosphere, Kioki offers a refined yet unpretentious space where high-energy nights and thoughtful craftsmanship converge. It’s not just a restaurant, it’s a ritual.
Where: 32nd Avenue, Gurugram 122001
For Reservations: 9810912407
Bengaluru
Brik Oven
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Brik Oven’s latest outpost in HSR marks a refreshed format combining the brand’s beloved wood-fired pizzas with an all-day breakfast menu served till 5 PM. The space introduces Roman-style pizza by the slice, a first for the brand, alongside cosy interiors and an open slice counter. Staying true to its core values of quality and comfort, the menu features house-made sourdough, in-house mozzarella, and bold, feel-good flavours.
Where: 1791, 19th Main Rd, Vanganahalli, 1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka
The South Place
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The South Place in Bengaluru is a soulful tribute to the culinary diversity of South India. Spanning five culturally rich states, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, the restaurant offers a curated journey through the region’s storied cuisines. From spicy Gongura Mamsam and Hyderabadi Biryani, Meen Moilee, Thalassery Biryani, and comforting staples such as Bisi Bele Bath and Mangalorean Ghee Roast, the menu is a vibrant, multi-state celebration.
Where: 2nd Floor, PrimeCo Union City, Sadaramangala Industrial Area, Off ITPL Main Road, Pattandur Agrahara, Bengaluru
For Reservations: 72044 38530
Sawari
Sawari by Grameendine Hospitality offers a bold 80:20 fusion of regional Indian cuisine and classic desi Chinese flavours. With a focus on traditional techniques, elevated presentation, and handcrafted cocktails, the restaurant creates a refined yet lively dining experience, complete with live music. Whether you're a purist or an experimental diner, SAWARI delivers a rich, contemporary celebration of India’s culinary roots in a warm, sophisticated setting.
Where: 2nd Floor, No.125/2, Hennur Bagalur Main Road, Visthar, Bengaluru
For Reservations: 97318 60072
Smash Guys
Smash Guys, the cult-favourite burger brand behind sold-out pop-ups and a popular YouTube series, has opened its first physical outlet in Indiranagar, Bengaluru. Founded by Nikhil and Abhijit (AB) Gupta, creators of The Pizza Bakery and Paris Panini, the brand blends American burger traditions with Indian flavours and global experimentation. With interiors designed by Studio Camarada to evoke a modern American diner, Smash Guys aims to deliver an elevated, community-driven burger experience, ambitious, approachable, and obsessively detailed.
Where: Indiranagar, 12th Main, Benguluru
Pune
Kiki
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Kiki is Pune’s vibrant new entrant into the nightlife scene, a cocktail-centric bar and globally inspired restaurant that fuses playful creativity with serious craft. The cocktails are playful, experimental, and designed to spark conversation, from the cheeky Shot Guy to the Sober-Curious Gen Z. The food matches that spirit with a menu beyond borders, featuring reimagined Indian classics to Asian soul food and Italian bites.
Where: The Mills B Wing 2nd Floor, Raja Bahadur Mills, Station Rd, behind Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel, Pune
For Reservations: 9859281281
Lonavala
Marquee
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Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala has unveiled Marquee, the first-ever sky bar in Lonavala, redefining high-altitude hospitality with panoramic Sahyadri views and immersive luxury. Designed as a multi-zone experience with The Rock Bar, Eclectic Dining, and a Sunset Garden, Marquee offers a blend of nature, gastronomy, and curated entertainment. Signature highlights include a 25-ft rock bar, a Champagne Boat on Wheels, a Sunset Toast Ritual, and stargazing under open skies. Guests can enjoy a globally inspired menu featuring Pan-Asian, Mediterranean, and wood-fired dishes alongside live bands, illusionists, and rotating art showcases.
Where: Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala, Gold Valley, Sector D, Tungarli, Lonavala, Maharashtra
For Reservations: 90961 54320
Hyderabad
Tuya
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Tuya is a newly opened South Indian restaurant located in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, created by acclaimed chef and founder Suresh DC. With a deep focus on authenticity, emotion, and culinary craft, this restaurant reimagines regional dining through a personal lens. The interiors blend warm terracotta, deep green, and earthy tones with Ikat-inspired panels, lime-plastered walls, and terrazzo flooring, creating a space that is both nostalgic and contemporary. Tuya is a cultural project, a story told through spices, textures, and aromas.
Where: Plot no 95, Rd Number 44, CBI Colony, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
For Reservations: 9008410690
Butterfly High
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Located in the heart of Jubilee Hills, Butterfly High is a celebration of curated chaos. Signature cocktails such as Nizam’s Blush, SouthSide Goa, and The Amethyst Hour push the envelope with bold, unexpected flavour pairings and whimsical presentation. The food menu pays homage to Indian comfort cuisine while giving it a global edge. Hyderabad-exclusive additions, such as Guntur Podi Chicken Wings, reimagined Chicken 65, and Nizami Dum Ka Murg, bring a distinctly local resonance.
Where: No 8 & 9, Tower 2, A Wing, Third Floor, Sattva Knowledge Park, Plot No 16, Raidurg, Pan Maktha Village, Serilingampally, Hyderabad
For Reservations: 8655472688
Kyma
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Known for blending Mediterranean warmth with Asian artistry, Kyma Hyderabad builds on the brand’s flavour-forward philosophy while responding to the city’s own rich culinary legacy and spirit. Diners will find much-loved staples from its Mumbai flagship, including Prawns Rubiyan, Shish Tawook, Egyptian Koshari, and Classic Lebneh Shug Cottage Cheese Pockets. Kyma’s Liquid Atlas bar program is equally transportive, mapping a globe-spanning cocktail journey through flavour and place.
Akina
Akina, Mumbai’s beloved contemporary Asian restaurant by Aspect Hospitality, has now opened its grand 12,000 sq-ft rooftop doors in HITEC City, Hyderabad. At the helm are Hitesh Keswani, Chef Rahul Punjabi, and Bensan Varghese, who’ve brought a seasonal, produce-forward Asian menu that includes dimsums, robata grills, and bold signatures like Singapore Chilli Lobster with Madras onions and Akina Miso Cappuccino. The bar pays tribute to Japanese elements, with cocktails like the Kuro Daichi and Shinrin Negroni adding earth, sea, and spice to the rooftop revelry.
Where: Terrace, The Loft, Silpa Gram Craft Village, HITEC City
Reservations: +91 89777 59560
MOAI
Inspired by the iconic statues of Easter Island, MOAI is a bold blend of mythology, nature, and modern luxury, where stone, fire, and time set the tone for a multisensory dining and cocktail experience. Expect dishes like Char-grilled Baby Chicken with shio koji, Dum Ka Kheema 2.0, and desserts like Gajar Halwa 2.0 and Deep Scarlet with Idukki dark chocolate and beetroot. At the bar, global meets local with a bold cocktail programme by Claudio Caprio and Saurav Samanta. Highlights include the Tomatino Mango Wine and MOAI’s Dream, made with umeshu whisky and melon cordial.
Where: Sy No 237, Plot No 139, Anvaya Conventions Rd, Financial District, Gachibowli
Reservations: +91 72888 38111
Goa
Morjim Culture
Morjim Culture is the newest all-day beachfront destination in Goa, blending the ease of a café, the energy of a sundowner, and the intrigue of a speakeasy. Founded by Gaurav Narang (of Coffee Culture fame), this space transitions seamlessly from soulful mornings to electric nights. By day, it serves as a slow-brew café with standout coffees like the Mont Blanc and jaggery-oat milk espresso, alongside nourishing dishes like smoothie bowls and tofu chimichurri. At sundown, guests enjoy seafood, grills, sushi, and bold cocktails like the Matchatini and Mexican Murder against a beachside backdrop. As night falls, Unculture, the speakeasy bar within, offers mood-driven mixology and a liberating atmosphere.
Where: The Living Room Beach, Morjim, Goa
Reservations: 91720 36683
Jugnu
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In the lush heart of Assagao, Goa’s culinary narrative takes a captivating turn with the arrival of Jugnu. Think Prawns Thecha with a fiery nod to Maharashtra, Mangalorean Ghee Roast, Old Delhi Nihari, and Silky Butter Chicken alongside global, playful touches like Watermelon Som Tam, Cheese Chilli Pudding, and Neapolitan-style pizzas. On the bar side, the cocktails mirror the menu’s ethos: Indian ingredients reimagined. The Jugnu Sour, saffron-laced and striking, and Kokum in Thailand, with its zingy tropical twist, are just two highlights of a vibrant beverage programme.
Where: Assagao
Reservations: 97666 69304