Where To Eat Next: Delhi NCR’s Hottest New Restaurant And Bar Openings

While dining at your comfort favourites always feels good, trying out a new place is equally exciting. Delhi NCR’s food scene is one that keeps giving when it comes to satisfying your culinary curiosity. From casual hangs to fine-dining spots, new restaurants and cafés are popping up in every nook with interesting concepts or creations that will have you keep coming back for more. If you’re already ready with your appetite, check out our list of all the new restaurants and bars that you must dig into in Delhi NCR. 

Draavin Canteen

After stealing hearts with Dakshin Canteen in South Delhi, Chef Ruchika Hoon has answered every NCR resident’s prayers with her new outpost in Gurugram. While the name is all new, the flavours and the philosophy behind Hoon’s menu stick to the original idea of bringing South India’s authentic fiery cuisine to the fore. The loved dishes like Andhra Green Chilli Chicken, Mutton Keema Dosa, and Filter Coffee Ice-Cream are still very much in place, and the easy but colourful decor accompanies them too. Besides their menu, you can always expect Hoon and her team to surprise you with off-the-menu creations and themed pop-ups. 

Address: Ground Floor 01, DLF Downtown 2, Draavin Canteen, Gurugram, Haryana 122002

Price for two: INR 1,500+ without alcohol 

Dumbo Deli

Opened just two days ago by Prateek Gupta and Priyam, Dumbo Deli is the reason why Meherchand Market is suddenly on everybody’s radar as the new cool place to be. Conceptualised as a neighbourhood hangout space, Dumbo Deli is far from being a place with rules or unnecessary hang-ups. During the day, it runs as a simple Deli, serving Florentine sandwiches, matcha lattes, soft serves, and cocktails from 12 pm. Post 8 pm, it transforms into a cosy dive bar that prides itself on the perfect bottled negronis, picante and espresso martinis. If you’re inclined towards the latter, we’d recommend reserving a spot, as there are only a few tables up for grabs and the buzz is real. 

Address: H6PH+C54, Meharchand Market, Lodi Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

Price for two: INR 750+ without alcohol 

Trouble Trouble 

We were all bummed out when we heard of Fig & Maple’s closing, but Chef Radhika Khandelwal and partner Ravish Bhavnani didn’t let that last too long. They have taken all the best bits of their OG brainchild and added more fun, madness, and innovation to it, which translates into their menu and the decor. The former is full of bold, flavourful creations like Prawn Toast on a bed of Thai curry sauce, Chicken Ravioli with Mustard and Parmesan, and delectable desserts. Their cocktail menu makes it even better. Drink up their fun takes on classics like the Lao Gan Margarita that actually comes in the jar, or their take on the Aperol Spritz featuring gin. 

Address: M- 27, Greater Kailash-2, Delhi, India 110048

Price for two: INR 2,7000+ including alcohol

AABBCC

If you’ve tried all the speakeasies and the cocktail bars in Delhi NCR, and are yearning for something new, AABBCC in Vasant Vihar is where you need to be next. Brought to life by the A-team behind Lair, this new concept bar takes all the rules and throws them into the bin to bring something the city, and you, have never seen before. 

Go ready to be surprised and schooled on what makes a good drink because the space and the cocktail programme are designed to immerse you in the world of mixology. On the lower level, you can find yourself staring at about 80 ingredients that all find a place in the menu, while the other levels will stun you with what’s now India’s longest omakase-style cocktail counter and a listening lounge that on some nights transforms into a high-energy room. 

Now, onto the cocktails. The list features reimagined classics, new mixes, and innovative spins under the categories Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. If it all sounds intimidating, drop it now because it is best experienced if you walk in as a curious cat open to discovery. The staff behind the bar are happy to guide you, giving out recommendations based on what fits your palate. If you’re experimental anyway, jump straight to the ‘Today’ and ‘Tomorrow’ sections that list options like Roll Me Up (a drink inspired by sushi, featuring soy-wasabi caviar and smoked seaweed whisky) and Charred Aubergine. Their food menu lives up to the dynamism as well, with dishes like Eggplant Brulee and Lamb Birria Tacos. 

Address: First floor, No. 57, Basant Lok Market, Vasant Vihar, Delhi 110057

Price for two: INR 3,500+ including alcohol

Vinci Ristorante 

Let’s be real—you can never have enough of Italian cuisine. And the team behind Cafe Dali knows it. Vinci Ristorante is their newest launch, located in DLF Emporio, and just like its address, it exudes charm and elegance. The space, with 48 tables and featuring plush floral furnishing in champagne colour, vintage lamps and tall palms, is perfect for an intimate dinner or for a date night. The menu is also curated to impress, with sophisticated European creations like Saffron Paperdelle XO Lobster and Truffle Creme Risotto. Blending indulgence and drama is the showstopper dessert, Tiramisu Drawer. In addition, the impeccable wine list perfectly complements all the dishes. Besides, if you’re looking to experience high tea in Delhi, at Vinci, you get to tick that off too. 

Address: 3rd Floor, DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj 

Price for two: INR 3,500+ without alcohol  

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