India’s dining and café landscape continues to evolve with spaces that go beyond food, offering immersive experiences rooted in culture, craft, and storytelling. From intimate speakeasies that transition
seamlessly from quiet daytime cafés to indulgent night-time hideaways, to heritage-inspired restaurants reviving royal culinary legacies, the latest launches reflect a growing appetite for thoughtful, experiential dining. Adding to this mix are artisanal gelaterias and global cantinas that bring international flavours to Indian cities with authenticity and flair.
Whether it’s handcrafted cocktails, heirloom recipes, slow-crafted desserts, or comfort food elevated through technique and design, these new addresses invite diners to slow down, explore, and savour.
Each launch blends atmosphere, flavour, and identity, making them perfect additions to the city’s evolving food map. From Chandigarh to Delhi and Gurugram, these fresh openings promise memorable meals, beautiful spaces, and stories worth bookmarking.
The Sip Society Debuts in Chandigarh
The Sip Society, a dual-concept café and speakeasy in Sector 10, Chandigarh, is drawing attention for its elegant design, warm conversations, and crafted indulgences. Created by The Bar Consultants, it is envisioned as a space to slow down, discover, and linger. The café is complemented by a thoughtfully curated food programme featuring a Mexican platter, in-house breads and bakery items, sweet and savoury croffles, the signature Savoury Donut, hand-rolled homemade pastas, sous-vide pork specials, and decadent desserts made with premium Callebaut chocolate. A standout Pistachio Mousse, crafted from house-pounded pistachios, anchors the dessert menu.
By day, the space channels the charm of English tea rooms inspired by the founders’ travels across the globe, with sunlight filtering through velvet armchairs, wooden tables, and curated reading corners, a blend of Victorian elegance and Dark Academia accents. On select evenings, the café transforms into an intimate speakeasy where lights dim, music deepens, and craft cocktails meet refined global small plates. Whether it’s a quiet latte-filled morning or an indulgent cocktail night, The Sip Society invites the city to sip slow, stay late, and savour its day-to-night story.
Operational Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Address: SCS 21, 1st Floor, Sector 10, Chandigarh
Cost for Two: ₹1,500 + GST
Singh Sahib – Where Royalty Feasts Again
A new culinary gem has arrived, rooted in the splendour of India’s regal past. Singh Sahib is more than a restaurant, it is a revival of royal Indian legacy, inspired by the union of two timeless lineages: the valiant Singhs (Maharajas) and the refined Sahibs (Nawabs). The restaurant draws from the dual energies of the Sun and the Moon, symbols of power and poetry that shape its design philosophy and cuisine.
This ethos translates into an immersive dining experience where textures, aromas, flavours, and narratives echo the opulence of royal courts. The menu celebrates culinary traditions from princely kitchens across India, featuring dishes such as Bhune Butte Ka Shorba, Aloo Tuk, Two-Way Channa Chaat, Guntur Chicken Wings, Danedar Gosht Korma, and Chicken Kosha, followed by desserts like Khubani Ka Meetha. Traditional chaats, comforting dals, and a curated bread selection complete the experience.
From jaali-inspired interiors to silverware reminiscent of princely dining, every detail has been carefully chosen to recreate regal splendour, reimagined for the modern diner.
Location: M3M 65th Avenue, Gurugram
Timings: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Cost for Two: ₹1,500 + taxes (exclusive of drinks)
Firenze Gelateria & Caffè
India’s First Authentic Italian Gelateria and Café Lands in Delhi
Inspired by Chef Parth Gupta’s immersive culinary journeys across Italy, Firenze Gelateria & Caffè brings the warmth and artistry of Florence to Defence Colony. At its heart is authentic Italian gelato, crafted fresh on-site daily using traditional techniques, zero premade bases, no artificial flavours, and the rare pozzetti system that preserves gelato at the perfect temperature.
Guests can experience live gelato extraction, with freshly churned gelato served straight from the machine. The menu also features Florentine affogatos, indulgent Hot Cioccolato Italiano, Tuscan-style schiacciata sandwiches, artisanal pizzettas, and comforting bowls of house-made pasta inspired by rustic Italian kitchens.
With Tuscan-inspired interiors, rustic wood, hand-laid mosaic floors, earthy tones, arched details, and soft Italian jazz, Firenze offers a true taste of la dolce vita in Delhi.
Location: Defence Colony, New Delhi
Timings: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Daisy Mae Cantina
Delhi’s streets are now speaking the language of Mexico. Daisy Mae Cantina opens as the city’s newest destination for authentic Mexican dining, offering far more than just tacos and tequila. From vibrant murals to the clinking of margarita glasses, the space captures the spirit of a lively Mexican cantina.
The menu celebrates Mexico’s rich food culture with bold flavours, warm hospitality, and dishes that reflect regional authenticity. Designed to be energetic, social, and immersive, Daisy Mae Cantina brings Mexico’s passionate culinary rhythm to the heart of Delhi.
Location: Shop No. 7, 2nd Floor, Khan Market, New Delhi
Contact: +91 97166 28654
Timings: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Hazelnut Factory, Aerocity
The Hazelnut Factory launches its 11th store in Aerocity, introducing its signature blend of luxury mithai and speciality coffee to Delhi. This marks India’s first espresso bar paired with an artisanal mithai boutique. The space features European-inspired interiors and an innovative menu offering Espresso Martinis, Orange Tonic Espresso, savoury bites, and gourmet desserts.
Location: Aerocity, New Delhi
Contact: +91 75184 00405
Timings: 9:00 AM – 12:30 AM
