Sure, we’re sweating through it, but June is certainly taking over from May and shaping up to be one of the busiest months for Indian dining, with global brands making their debut, beloved local names
expanding into new cities, and pop-ups that celebrate regional home cooking. Whether you’re chasing the nostalgia of unlimited breadsticks, craving lakeside sushi, or hunting for the perfect summer cocktail, this month’s lineup has something for every palate.
Here’s a look at the restaurant openings, pop-ups and seasonal menus worth planning around this June.
New Restaurant Openings
Olive Garden, New Delhi
The wait is over for fans of Italian-American comfort food. Olive Garden, the global chain with nearly 1,000 outlets worldwide, has opened its first Indian location at Worldmark Aerocity in Delhi. The menu reads like a greatest-hits compilation: Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna Classico, Chicken Parmigiana and the shareable Tour of Italy platter all feature prominently. True to form, every entrée arrives with the brand’s signature offering—unlimited soup or salad and warm, freshly baked breadsticks.
Where: FB 6, Ground Floor, Worldmark 4, Aerocity, New Delhi When: 11:30 AM – 12 AM Cost: ₹2,200 for two
House Of Akina, Mumbai
Bandra welcomes House of Akina, a contemporary Asian restaurant from Aspect Hospitality that draws inspiration from journeys across the continent. The menu moves fluidly between influences—think Gondhoraj Salmon Ceviche, Wonton Lamb Birria Tacos and Thecha Hakka Noodles. The space itself is designed to feel warm and story-driven, blending intimate hospitality with bold, layered flavours.
Where: Golden Palace, Turner Road, Bandra West, Mumbai When: 12:30 PM – 1:30 AM Cost: ₹3,500 for two (approx.)
TwentySeven Bakehouse, Goregaon
Mumbai’s artisan bakery favourite TwentySeven Bakehouse has expanded to the suburbs with a new outpost in Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon. This marks the brand’s fourth physical location, joining Mahalaxmi, Bandra and Nepean Sea Road. The new space brings together everything the bakery is known for: crusty sourdoughs, flaky croissants, New York-style pizza and made-to-order sandwiches like the Halloumi & Harissa and the Pulled Pork Kimchi. The Thecha Chip Butty, for those who like heat, comes highly recommended.
Where: Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon, Mumbai
Pour Over, Delhi
Pour Over has relaunched its Khan Market location as a full-spectrum all-day café, restaurant and bar. The space now transitions seamlessly from morning coffee rituals to evening cocktails, with consciously sourced coffee anchoring the daytime menu and an inventive AM-to-PM bar programme taking over as the sun sets. The expanded food menu leans into comfort-forward dishes designed for lingering.
Where: Shop 11B, First Floor, Rabindra Nagar, Khan Market, New Delhi When: 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM Cost: ₹2,000 for two
The Embassy, Gurugram
One of Delhi’s most storied dining institutions, The Embassy, has extended its legacy with a new outpost in Elan Epic Mall, Gurugram. The restaurant continues to serve its beloved classics—Giant Samosa, Dal Meat and the iconic Embassy Pudding—while introducing the brand to a new generation of diners in the NCR region.
Where: Elan Epic Mall, Sector 70, Gurugram When: 12 PM – 11 PM Cost: ₹1,700 for two
Golden Dragon, Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa
Fine-dining fans in Delhi-NCR have a new destination for Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine. Golden Dragon has opened at Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, helmed by Executive Chef Anuj Mathur and Chef Tong Sing Wah. The menu spotlights Beijing Duck, Song of the Dragon Chicken, Mala Tofu and the Famous Three Flavour Noodles, with desserts like Mango Pudding and Darsaan providing a sweet finish.
Where: Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa When: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Cost: ₹5,000 for two
Izumi, Hyderabad
Izumi, the Japanese restaurant that built a devoted following in Mumbai and Goa, has arrived in Hyderabad with its third location. Set against a lakeside view, the new outpost is notably larger than its predecessors, allowing for a more expansive experience. The signature live sushi bar takes centre stage, showcasing both classic preparations and contemporary combinations—Bluefin Chutoro, Hamachi, Scorched Scallop Nigiri, and rolls like Crispy Edamame Avocado and Chutoro with Pickled Daikon. For co-founder and chef Nooresha, the opening carries personal significance: Hyderabad was one of the first cities she called home during her early hospitality career.
Where: Hyderabad (lakeside location)
Brine, Bengaluru
Indiranagar has a new gathering spot in Brine, a 120-seater restaurant and bar built around the idea of transformation. The name itself signals the philosophy—brine preserves and deepens, drawing out flavours that would not exist otherwise. The menu leans into modern European sensibilities, with dishes like Beef Tartare, Roasted Tomato Risotto, Focaccia with Kimchi Butter, Charred Cabbage and Bone-In Lamb Belly. The space, designed by architect Animesh Nayak, unfolds through distinct environments: a copper bar, lounge corners, double-height ceilings, textured grey walls and life-sized trees that blur the line between indoors and out.
Where: Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Pop-Ups And Special Menus
Ponté Di Grammie at GRAMMIE, Delhi
GRAMMIE has launched a Mediterranean-inspired summer cocktail programme featuring 15 signature drinks across four themed sections: Forest, Garden, Orchard and Sea. Highlights include Wild Canopy, Flor De Passion, Mandarita and Low Tide—each layering smoky, herbal and tropical notes. The cocktails are designed to pair with the restaurant’s Wafu Italian and Mediterranean-inflected menu.
Summer Menu at Latoyá, Delhi
Latoyá has rolled out a Caribbean-coastal summer menu built around tropical ingredients and smoky techniques. Look for Seabass Kokum & Melon Ceviche, Jackfruit Barbacoa Tacos, Chicken A La Brasa and Alphonso Tres Leches, alongside refreshing summer slushies featuring passion fruit, tamarind and watermelon.
Avo’s Kitchen at Bombay Brasserie (Gurugram & Mumbai)
Bombay Brasserie kicks off its Coastal Kissa series with a collaboration that brings Goan home cooking to the city. Avo’s Kitchen, run by brothers Amey and Gaurish Naik, has earned a devoted following in Goa for its unapologetically homestyle cooking. For three days each in Gurugram and Mumbai, they’re serving their legendary Goan Thali on banana-leaf-lined platters. Non-vegetarian guests can expect Papletache Hooman, Prawns Tawa Fry, Fish Rawa Fry and Chicken Vindaloo, while vegetarians get Bhenyache Bhaji, Mushroom Sukke, Raw Mango Curry and Dalicho Ross. Both thalis come with Sol Kadi, raw mango pickle and Kangachi Nevari, a sweet potato dumpling layered with coconut and jaggery. Bookings are available through Swiggy Scenes.
Where: DLF Cyberhub, Gurugram (5–7 June) | Colaba, Mumbai (12–14 June) When: Lunch and dinner slots Price: Gurugram: ₹1,299 (non-veg) / ₹999 (veg) | Mumbai: ₹1,699 (non-veg) / ₹1,060 (veg)
Soul of Thailand Food Festival, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
Lotus Café at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu is hosting a Soul of Thailand Food Festival from 26 June to 5 July, led by Chef Nipawan Paekhiri (Chef Tim) from JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa. The menu draws from southern Thai traditions and Phuket-style cooking: Kaeng Massaman Gai, Kaeng Ka-ree Goong Yang, Gai Satay, and Pla Lui Suan (deep-fried whole sea bass with chilli paste and lemongrass). The festival culminates in a Sunday brunch on 5 July, bringing the energy of Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market to life with live stations for Som Tum Salad, grilled seafood, Drunken Noodles, satays and sticky rice with mango.
Where: Lotus Café, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu When: 26 June – 5 July (Dinner: 7 PM – 11 PM) | Brunch: 5 July (12:30 PM – 3:30 PM) Price: Dinner ₹3,400++ | Brunch ₹3,700++
