If your dining list could use a refresh, September has plenty of new addresses to explore. From buzzy restaurants and cocktail bars to neighbourhood cafés and easy all-day spots, these are the new openings across India worth knowing about this month.
If you like your Indian food with a little theatre, RaGa by Gaggan is one to have on your radar. The Janpath restaurant brings together Gaggan Anand and Rydo Anton for a playful fine-dining experience where familiar Indian flavours are given an inventive, unexpected twist.
Address: 21 A, Janpath Road, Connaught Place, next to Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi
Two floors, two distinct moods and plenty of reasons to linger. Therefore is a new all-day spot in Meherchand bringing together craft drinks, cocktails and coffee. Drop in for a daytime pick-me-up or stay on as the mood shifts into an evening hangout.
Address: Meharchand Market, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi
Part neighbourhood bar, part extended living room, Locos Den is a new hangout above Café Loco designed for easy, unhurried evenings. The space brings together drinks, live gigs and film screenings, with a relaxed atmosphere that makes it just as inviting for a casual drink as it is for settling in with friends for the night.
Address: Second floor, Cafe Loco, M-22, S Swaran Singh Bhandari Marg, Greater Kailash-1, M Block, Greater Kailash I, Greater Kailash, New Delhi
For a more nuanced take on Mexican dining, Selva is one to know. The new Delhi destination looks beyond the usual tacos and tequila, drawing on contemporary Mexican cuisine and Nikkei-Peruvian influences shaped by migration. Expect dishes such as Oaxacan tlayuda, nori tacos, ceviches and robata-fired seafood, followed by a transition into Selva Maya, the intimate cocktail den that comes alive after dark.
Address: Worldmark 4, Aerocity, New Delhi
Green Park gets a new all-day spot with Off Mrkt, serving specialty coffee, creative bakes and familiar comfort food with a playful twist. Open from morning till evening, it is an easy pick for a coffee run, casual bite or laid-back catch-up.
Address: Ground Floor, Green Park Market, G-48, Block G, Green Park Extension, Green Park, New Delhi
The warmth and generosity of Punjab have found a new home in Gurugram with Kikli. Bringing the spirit of its original kitchen to Sector 54, the restaurant is all about hearty Punjabi flavours, generous portions and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to stay for another round.
Address: Sector 54, Gurugram
Built around the simple pleasures of good coffee and fresh bakes, Oro is a new neighbourhood spot in Sector 58, Gurugram. With an all-day menu and an easy-going setting, it is made for slow mornings, coffee runs and those little breaks you end up looking forward to.
Address: Unit 4, Good Earth Business Bay 2, Sector 58, Gurugram
A live cooking experience sets L3 Kitchen apart, with an all-day menu that moves from regional Indian specialities to Italian and Oriental favourites. Expect everything from kebabs and signature dal to pizzas, pastas, dim sum and Thai curries, alongside a cocktail-led drinks programme at Yard & Brew.
Address: Courtyard By Marriott, Ghaziabad, Raj Nagar Extension Road
SpiceKlub brings its playful take on vegetarian Indian dining to Babulnath with its newest Mumbai outpost. Expect familiar favourites transformed through molecular gastronomy, from Pav Bhaji Fondue and Naanza to Pani Puri and the iconic Flower Pot Dessert, served in a warm, old-world inspired setting.
Address: 4th Floor, Indian National Theatre Aditya Birla Centre, Dadi Seth Road, Babulnath, Grant Road (W), Malabar Hill, Mumbai
For coffee and matcha with a more mindful approach, BBRWN brings speciality brews, ceremonial matcha, wholesome meals and refined sugar-free bakes to Versova. The elegant café also features a secret menu and puts genuine, personalised hospitality at the heart of the experience.
Address: Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai
From morning coffee to late-night dinners, Rola is the new all-day diner in Bandra built around the simple joy of a full table. Expect Neapolitan pizzas, home-style Indian curries, inventive brunch plates and a serious coffee programme, all served in a warm, easy-going space designed for lingering.
Address: Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai
French toast, coffee and an easy-going all-day menu make ROST a new spot to know in Mumbai. Open from noon to late, it is the kind of place that works equally well for a slow afternoon, a casual catch-up or an unplanned evening bite.
Address: Mahesh building, Simran Plaza, Corner of 3rd, and, 5th Rd, Khar, Ram Krishna Nagar, Khar West, Mumbai
From morning coffee to late-night cocktails, Linking House is a new all-day neighbourhood spot in Santacruz built around comfort food with global flavours. Expect breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed setting that feels equally suited to a quick coffee or a long evening with friends.
Address: Santacruz West Linking Road, Mumbai
Bandra’s new wild card, Joker is an all-day coffee and cocktail bar that shifts effortlessly from daytime brews to late-night drinks. Open until 1.30am, it is built for easy catch-ups, spontaneous plans and evenings that have no real end time.
Address: Turner Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
Wagamama has landed in Worli, bringing its signature Japanese-inspired bowls, noodles and pan-Asian favourites to Altimus. The new outpost carries the brand’s familiar casual dining spirit, making it an easy pick for a relaxed lunch, quick dinner or catch-up over comforting, flavour-packed dishes.
Address: Ground floor, unit no. G-07, plot no. 130, Altimus, Gate No. 3, Pandurang Budhkar Road, opposite Mahindra Tower, Comrade PK Kurne Chowk, Worli, Mumbai
Inspired by the phases of the moon, Moonjar is a low-ABV cocktail bar tucked above Nila in Cambridge Layout. Expect inventive cocktails, playful small plates and a softly lit, intimate setting designed for slow sipping and easy evenings.
Address: Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru
South Indian comfort finds a new address in Arekere with The Filter Coffee’s latest outlet. Expect classic filter coffee, familiar regional favourites and an easy-going setting made for quick bites, leisurely breakfasts and everyday catch-ups.
Address: Arekere: Site No. 501, Vijay Bank Layout, BTM 6th Stage, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Road, Bengaluru
A familiar favourite gets a new Bengaluru address as Kokoro opens at Nexus Koramangala. Known for its Japanese comfort food, the new outpost serves up ramen, sushi, donburi, katsu and bubble tea in the brand’s relaxed, approachable style.
Address: Church Street, Nexus Vega City Mall, Nexus Koramangala, Bengaluru
