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