Menus across India are getting a makeover and customers these days are always in the mood to try something new. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a glass of fruity margarita with your A-team or try out an experimental menu with a gourmand-friend, we’ve rounded up an exciting list of things to do in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Goa and Pune in the week to come and this weekend.
If You’re In Mumbai
Get Festive With Indian Delicacies
Originally from Dadar, Pritam Da Dhaba has a new location for its suburb janta. The 80-year-old establishment’s Juhu outlet boasts great interiors, alongside a menu featuring Indian classics. Try their popular butter chicken, special karari roti, stuffed chicken breast, chicken lapeta, reshmi tikka while there.
Where: Shivaji Nagr, Juhu Tara Road
Timings: 12:00 PM – 03:30 PM & 07:30 PM 12:30 AM
Contact: +918291460573
Cost: ₹1,300 for two people
Hog On Gourmet Burgers
Once a cloud kitchen in Khar, Its Cheeky Pizzeria has found a brick-and-mortar space in Lower Parel. The cafe comes with a menu featuring everything from gourmet burgers to Neapolitan pizzas. Among them, a few standouts include the truffle mushroom and Provence pizzas, mushroom & hash brown burger, and the pistachio pesto rigatoni.
Where: NM Joshi Marg, Railway Colony, Lower Parel
Timings: 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM, 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Contact: +919137164200
Cost: ₹200 for one order
Taco and Tequila It Up
The Little Easy is all set to make Tuesdays better with their ‘Taco & Tequila Tuesdays’. The Bandra joint along with Kiki & Pastor is making sure you have your fill of margaritas and tacos. Don’t miss the wild mushroom al pastor and lamb barbacoa versions!
Where: Link Corner Building, 28th Road, Linking Rd
When: 11th Oct – 12th Oct | 07:00 PM – 01:30 AM
Contact: +919892922232
Cost: ₹1,800 for two people
Try Out A New Cafe
At the newly opened Cafe Calma, the small plates menu includes must-haves like beetroot and burrata salad and wild mushroom tacos. For mains, try the chicken tacos, ricotta gnudi, or vegetable paella, while you soak in the sea and ambiance.
Where: The Shalimar Hotel, Kemps Corner
Timings: Opens at 7:30 PM
Contact: +918291597707
Cost: ₹2750 for two people
If You’re In Delhi
Hang By One Of The World’s Best Bars
Sidecar in Delhi bagged the 26th spot on World’s 50 Best Bars 2022 list and was also ranked No 2, at India’s 30s Best Bars, co-curated by MW. This calls for a celebration and their signature drink — with house-blend cognac, sandalwood cordial, lemon juice, and orange blossom water — is a great place to start. Book a seat right away.
Where: M Block Market, Near HDFC Bank, Greater Kailash 2
Timings: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Contact: +917217686712
Cost: ₹2,000 for two people
Brunch Your Heart Out
Nothing beats a place that can offer good food along with a great ambiance. At Bergamo in Delhi, you get both. Take a seat inside their medieval-inspired cafe and try European classics like the patatas bravas and risotto. Perfect for a brunch spot, if you ask us.
Where: The Grand New Delhi, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj
Timings: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Contact: +919090900822
Cost: ₹2,500 for two people
If You’re In Bengaluru
Have Yourself A Chocolatey Date
Smoor, a Bengaluru-based homegrown chocolate brand, has opened another signature store at Lavelle Road. With Parisian interiors, this outpost is a fab spot to get your fill of coffee and macarons.
Where: Prestige Sterling Square, Next to Airlines Hotel, Lavelle Road
Timings: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Contact: +918025211901
Cost: ₹600 for two people
Work From Café
Paper and Pie in Bengaluru is an ideal place for everyone who loves to work outdoors. Grab a healthy smoothie bowl and sip on coffee, while you work. From toasts, soups, and an assortment of breads, this menu has a lot to choose from.
Where: 100 Feet Rd, Indiranagar
Timings: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Cost: ₹1000 for two people
Contact: +919035700878
If You Are In Pune
Taste The Artisanal
At Ground Up, signature dishes are made from scratch, minus preservatives. Get a table and settle in for a taste of their sauces, breads, and pasta made using local ingredients. From ramen, bao, and soy milk broth, to sweets such as ice creams, the place has something for everyone.
Where: Viman Platinum Building, Ganpati Mandir Road, Pune
Timings: 6 PM – 10 PM
Cost: ₹1500 for two people
Contact: +9193212 91246
If You Are In Goa
Treat Yourself To Susegad
When in Goa, you must eat like Goans and Unndo is the place to do that. A specialty restaurant, this one has all the classics like hot and crusty unndo, a traditional Goan bread, sorpotel, xacuti, choris pao, and more. Drop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, whatever you like best.
Where: Benaulim, South Goa
Timing: Tuesday – Sunday
Grab Coffee At A Portuguese Café
This 300-year-old Portuguese-style home is transformed into a cafe – Café Meu Lar by Barista. Inspired by European cuisine, the quaint eatery serves buttery croissants, pies, and brownies as well as wholesome burgers, fries, Portuguese sandwiches, Bacalao, and a wide number of beverages.
Where: Panji, Goa
Timing: 10:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Cost: ₹500 for two people
