Restaurants that serve visuals!

A taste of magic in The Bagh, Amritsar 

In the heart of Amritsar, The Bagh, is a culinary oasis straight out of a fairytale. Amidst the tranquility of nature, an innovative food and beverage program pushes boundaries. Founded by Shreya and Shaurya Nayyar, sibling entrepreneurs, the restaurant is a reflection of the values of food, hospitality and the beauty of shared meals. The space is lush with greenery and experimentation; using local ingredients to serve global cuisines. This dreamland is complete with a Peruvian-style cooking pit which is six-and-a-half foot deep and used for a slow-and-low cooking method creating deep, smoky flavours that complement the space.

Repurpose with The Barnyard Co, Ahmedabad 

This restaurant is a perfect example of how old is indeed gold. Upon entrance, the guests immediately find themselves in an entryway fashioned out of upcycled bottles. Palette wood strips make up the ceiling of The Barnyard Co in Ahmedabad, the use of salvaged materials showing the guest how items can have a chance at a second life. The welcoming muted palette and mix of wood, brick and steel provide the backdrop for pop-ups, performances and community events.

Stop and stare at Bon Tadka, Bengaluru

Sometimes you just need to stop…and eat (visually). Gaurav Koshti and Gayathri Nhavkar, of LifeUp Studio create a casual fine-dining restaurant in Bengaluru that compels their visitors to break away from the hustle and bustle of city life, slow down and build connections through conversations. Spread over 5,500 sq ft, Bon Tadka has an organic spatial flow that outlines art deco features in its interiors with materials like terracotta blocks, cane lights and stone plaster all co-existing in the 30 year old Luxant hotel. 

Rivers of design at Chenab, Ahmedabad 

Named after the namesake river, Chenab is symbolic of everything the enduring waves stand for. Studio Poche brings a piece of Punjab to Ahmedabad through glass-textured bricks, as well as a wall that bears a resemblance to the movements of water. Principal Architects, Larsen Christian and Keithy Gandhi
at Studio Poche incorporate this fluidity through brass pendant lamps, cane chairs and micro-concrete textures, brown-tinted wall sconces and pendant lamps that make the guest feel right at home. 

Intimacy redefined at PVT LTD, Chandigarh 

A concealed door acts as a portal through time in this private speakeasy bar. Get transported to the roaring 20s at PVT LTD at Hyatt Centric, Chandigarh with its vintage decor and old-world charm. With a close attention to the smaller details, the exclusive retreat also offers a premium bottle-keeping service for its guests — the ultimate integration of hospitality, luxury and creativity in a private realm. 

Latin rhythms at Latoya, Delhi

A bold colour palette of brandied melon, forest green and warm neutral paired with custom terrazzo transport you from New Delhi to Latin America. Nivedita Agarwal, of her eponymous firm, uses a rhythmic fabric light installation that imitates the fluid movement of Latin dances. A faux balcony exudes nostalgia with its stained-glass windows and warm lighting through the woven lamps. The cocktail lounge, Salon Havana has a Cuban mural and a life-size cross stitch foliage, inviting the guest to experience designs that want to tell stories of the continent. 

Rooftop revelry at Akina, Hyderabad  

In a burst of flavours and patterns, Akina brings Asian cuisine to a textural table. In the heart of Hyderabad, the 12,000 sq ft rooftop restaurant, soaks in the setting sun with materials like bamboo, rattan, terracotta, terrazzo and concrete. With interiors for any occasion, you can dive into Akina’s sparkling turquoise pool and food! 

Colours and coffee at  Talllk espresso bar, Lucknow 

An artful narrative is written at Talllk espresso bar in Lucknow, through an earthy palette. Layers of materials and textures make up the interiors — from teakwood to leather benches. A set of artwork by Mayank Goyal made with jute, highlights their dedication to organic sensibilities. In contrast, the opposite wall is a vibrant outburst of colours showing humans in primordial screen-free moments, something we all long for. 

Ingredients and colours at Arts Room, Delhi  

Here food isn’t the only thing cooking, it’s also art. In Delhi, Headlight Design Studio offers a captivating experience that merges art, flavours and cocktails at  Arts Room — while simultaneously blending  sustainability and locally sourced ingredients. What better way to attract guests than incorporating food into art — their cocktails are inspired by celebrated works like Two Fridas which depicts hemp seed-infused tequila with watermelon and chili saccharum as well as Picasso’s well-known anti-war piece that inspires the ‘La Guernica’, a whisky-based cocktail. Materials like wood, metal and mirrors along with a jacquard tapestry sandstone and marble chequered create a design-focused cocktail of its own. 

Browns and brews at Brau Galie, Bengaluru 

This building weaves (quite literally) the spirit of enduring German breweries and warm, earthy palettes often found in the rich textures and tones of these spaces. The brewery, designed by 3Fold Design in Bengaluru, shows an authentic charm through various design interventions. From the laser-cut design wood panels that symbolise “hops” entwined with elegant brass accents, and the glass enclosed rooms that allows guests to see the magic unravel, while hand-painted murals offer a journey on the winding spiral staircase. 

Just like the old times in Forefathers, Hyderabad 

Turn back time as Forefathers embraces the idea of celebrating the past while fusing tradition with the modern. The idea manifests itself in combinations like handmade bricks, something traditional and terracotta tiles that are constructed in a modern fashion. 23DDS shows this exchange of ideas throughout the restaurant materials like concrete and steel framing as a contemporary intervention and terracotta across the remainder of the space. framing as a contemporary intervention and terracotta across the remainder of the space. 

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