Circa 11 In Indiranagar: From Morning Brews to Evening Cocktail
Chef Pradyumna Harithsa’s new venture, Circa 11, reimagines dining in Bengaluru with a fluid, day-to-night concept—serving craft coffee, inventive plates, and playful cocktails in a space that transforms with the light
A new dining experience has arrived on Bengaluru’s bustling 12th Main—one that refuses to stay still. Circa 11, founded by Chef Pradyumna Harithsa, is India’s first shapeshifting dining room, designed to transform through the day—from a craft coffee bar in the morning to a refined restaurant and cocktail space by evening.
The Menu
The menu blends global techniques with a strong respect for produce, making it approachable yet elevated. The Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms are crisp and delicate, filled lightly to preserve texture. The Truffle Bhel reimagines a street snack with cherry tomatoes, desi granola, peanut custard, and parmesan. For those who enjoy classic technique, the Chicken Thigh Terrine is slow-pressed for hours, while the Char-Grilled Tiger Prawns stand out for their smoky depth, using paprika oil and char to bring complexity to inland seafood.
A standout main, the Circa Claypot Rice is an umami-rich dish layered with charred mushrooms and built for comfort. Smaller plates such as Stuffed Chicken Wings are stripped of bones but not flavour, and fried for a satisfying crunch. Desserts stay understated yet indulgent with classics like The Chocolate Pavé and Tiramisu.
Playful Cocktails, Balanced Craft
The bar program extends Circa 11’s idea of transformation. Each cocktail reflects both technique and a sense of play. Signature serves include Last Night on 12th Main, which layers toasted rice–infused bourbon with sesame tincture and pear shrub, and Bellandur Foam, an inventive nod to Bengaluru’s infamous lake, blending limoncello, amaretto, mezcal, cilantro, mango, and jalapeño brine.
For non-alcoholic options, Neon Mirage (clarified dragon fruit shrub, citrus oleo) and Ginger Bloom (pickled ginger, rose-lychee, jasmine) deliver the same attention to balance and complexity, proving that spirit-free doesn’t mean flavour-free.
The Space
Designed by Architect Lakshmi Kaushik, Circa 11 borrows from the clean, layered aesthetic of art galleries. The interiors shift with the light—bright and open by day, subdued and intimate by night. A compact coffee nook spills onto the street for morning brews, while the central bar anchors the evening mood.
Muted microcement finishes, rosewood tones, and glass blocks create warmth without clutter. The absence of visible branding or signage adds to the calm, letting the space—and the service—set the tone.