Whether you’re in the mood for New York-style pizza by the slice, hand-whisked matcha, freshly baked cookies, comforting South Indian fare or wholesome café meals, there’s a new spot waiting to be discovered. Here’s our round-up of the best new restaurants, cafés and dessert destinations that opened across Delhi NCR this month.
Chef Mahabir’s decades of culinary expertise take centre stage at Aure Heer, a new chef-led restaurant in Malviya Nagar celebrating the richness of North Indian cuisine. Built around heritage recipes, traditional cooking techniques, and his signature ‘Magic Masala’ crafted from 35 handpicked spices, the menu balances timeless classics with thoughtful contemporary touches. From fire-roasted kebabs and his iconic Butter Chicken to refined takes on Indian desserts, Aure Heer offers a dining experience rooted in craftsmanship, nostalgia, and bold, memorable flavours.
Address: Panchshila Rendezvous, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi
New York-style pizza by the slice has finally found a proper home in Delhi. Nyny Slice Club brings the city’s love for quick, oversized slices together with a relaxed neighbourhood bar in Hauz Khas. Designed for casual catch-ups, after-work drinks, and late-night cravings, the space pairs generously topped pizzas with an easy-going atmosphere that feels straight out of a New York corner joint.
Address: G-15, Hauz Khas Market, New Delhi
FES is redefining the dessert café experience with its new flagship in Lodhi Art District. Inspired by a New York loft, the three-storey space unfolds as the fictional home of the “Cookie Dealer”, with each floor offering a different atmosphere through immersive design, storytelling, and interactive details. At its heart are the brand’s signature chunky, gooey cookies, making the experience about far more than just dessert.
Address: 13A, Main Market, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi
Café Athyeka brings the warmth and simplicity of South Indian hospitality to Meherchand Market with a space centred around timeless flavours and everyday comfort. From fragrant filter coffee and ghee podi idlis to traditional regional favourites, the café celebrates the soul of South Indian cuisine in a calm, thoughtfully designed setting that feels both nostalgic and inviting.
Address: Meherchand Market, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi
Two of Delhi’s favourite café brands have come together under one window. The Window combines Dumbo’s much-loved sandwiches with Perch’s speciality coffee and matcha in a grab-and-go format at Hotel Diplomat. Whether you’re grabbing breakfast, a quick lunch, or your daily caffeine fix, it’s designed for quality without the wait.
Address: Hotel Diplomat, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Good news for Delhi’s growing community of matcha lovers, Mylk & Matcha is one to know. Dedicated entirely to hand-whisked drinks made with premium matcha sourced from Shizuoka, Japan, this delivery and pick-up concept focuses on quality, simplicity, and café-style matcha without the café setting.
Delivery & Pickup
Dumbo has opened its newest outpost in New Friends Colony, expanding its much-loved café concept with a menu centered around specialty coffee, hand-whisked matcha, and generously filled sandwiches. Designed for easy mornings, casual lunches, and laid-back catch-ups, the new space carries forward Dumbo’s signature relaxed vibe while offering a simple, quality-driven all-day café experience.
Address: New Friends Colony, New Delhi
Freshly baked, chocolate-packed cookies are now rolling out of Ben’s Cookies in Gurugram. The globally loved brand has opened at Ambience Mall, serving its signature chunky cookies baked in small batches throughout the day. Expect warm cookies, generous chocolate chunks, and a simple menu that’s built around doing one thing exceptionally well.
Address: Ground floor, NH-8, Ambience Island, DLF Phase 3, Sector 24, Gurugram
Healthy eating gets a fresh new address at Galleria Market. Nubo’s newest outlet continues the brand’s focus on wholesome, customisable meals with colourful salads, nourishing bowls, wraps, and smoothies made from fresh ingredients. Designed for busy lifestyles, it’s an easy choice for everything from post-workout meals to quick weekday lunches.
Address: 65, Galleria Market, Sector 28, DLF Phase IV, Gurugram
