Eat and Drink
M9 Design Studio’s Sunrise Garden will change how you see space, nature and your next meal
This pizzeria in Bengaluru has us on a serious sugar (design) rush. Serious Slice designed by Studio Camarada is drenched in a palette so saccharine yet refined, one can’t help but swoon over its sundae-streaked sophistication. “We wanted to bring a fresh approach to the idea of a pizzeria, that would redefine the expectations of […]
Kaméi is a true treat for the senses. True to the origin of its name, the 2,800 sq ft space in New Delhi unveils itself at the pace of a slow yet steady turtle. There are tantalising peeks to keep you going. A terracotta-red ceiling peeking over the woven metal partitions. A white origami installation […]
We just might have found the cure to our rainy-day blues. Our monsoon motivation? A hearty, warm meal at a cosy nook tucked away from the deluge of chaos. Imagine sipping chai with Farzi vada pav, enjoying the view of Mussoorie’s verdure. Or sitting in a Chettinad-inspired coach, indulging in a hot batch of medu […]
This summer, flan and butter yellow are taking over the Pinterest boards. Dressed in the colour of the season with a tropical tinge, restaurants are set to join the mango tango. Kairi-ng on the mango mojo, here’s our list of eighteen mango recipes and menus, stepping up from aam ras to khaas mango lychee ceviche, […]
Umpteen visuals may transpire at the thought of the word vegan. Eco-conscious? Plant-based? And even the greens! In Chandigarh, a vegan revolution is shaping up at a restaurant dubbed V-Spot Cafe with its interiors crafted by Renesa Architecture Design Interiors Studio. A completely plant-based eatery for the vegan savants, it stays true to its name […]
A glamorous batcave. Walls dripping with an otherworldly dark realism. Giant rock boulders stationed inside; poised yet. Some cocktail experiments underway at an enigmatic bar. This is Charlee, the new restaurant and speakeasy in Mumbai juxtaposed calmly in the thriving locale of Santacruz, helmed by restaurateur Suren Joshi and Mokksh Sani. Designed by kaviar:collaborative, I’m convinced […]
Culinary experiences have become an artful fusion of taste and captivating ambience. Restaurants echoing with unique gastronomy and conversational interiors become a beloved destination and people love to come around again. To provide an inviting environment for patrons to enjoy their meals, Indian Accent, the crown jewel of New Delhi’s culinary scene, has undergone a stunning […]
Our contemporary phenomenon of retrofitting heritage property into fine dining often has to balance on a tightrope between baseline interventions and completely superseding the original structure. There is a risk of losing the building’s nostalgia and cultural significance if its fabric succumbs entirely to the whims of a modern aesthetic. Bengaluru-based practice Tesor Designs, however, […]
Lower Parel houses some of the tallest skyscrapers, is a hub for showrooms, and is known to have the best nightlife. You will also find a wide range of restaurants with varying global cuisines to satisfy your cravings. But does only food do the job? Or does the restaurant interior have something to do with […]
Nothing makes us happier than delicious food, but what about when it’s combined with a thoughtfully designed space with looks that make you do a doubletake? Here’s a selection of 15 restaurants in India that made a multitude of cuisines climb up the pinnacle of culinary artistry and shaped design that stuns at every glance! […]
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Tall trees lean towards the centre, peering at a bright yellow fountain. Leaves take advantage of the sun and decide to play with shadows amongst themselves. A white macrame swing sways as a soft breeze wafts past. As you close your eyes, you can almost picture yourself by clear blue waters that reflect every detail […]
Stationed as a world of its own with visual intersections of old-world and European design styles, this restaurant in Goa in the quaint but equally abuzz locale of Assagao reflects timelessness. Christened Mystras, it is a fitting reflection of the bold and decadent artistry that Beyond Designs and its founders and principal designers Sachin and Neha Gupta, are […]
Setting a new standard for vegetarian dining experiences, on the bustling streets of Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru, White Garden stands as a serene escape from the chaos of everyday life. This artisanal vegetarian restaurant welcomes guests with its all-white facade and playful blend of textures. Imagined by Supriya Suriyanarayanan, Co-Founder of Tesor Designs and designer Josefa Jacob, […]
People say that food is an effective trigger of deeper memories of feelings and emotions, internal states of the mind and body. If you are in the mood to reminisce or try something new, ELLE DECOR India has compiled a list of the new restaurants in India, built to invoke a sense of familiarity and […]
Multi-seed’s latest offering in the developing Pal district in Surat, could well be a metaphor for a theatre where food embodies the actor and the restaurant its setting. Manifested by the need for minimalist design, Churn’d by Neogenesis+Studi0261 uses muted palette with a spot of red to abridge the design aesthetic with the brief provided […]
The tale is of Anjuna, a historic town in Goa which was famous for the hippie culture it had evolved into as Westerners made their way across exotic Asia in the late 20th century. The lifestyle they developed along with the locals included some bohemian traditions which eventually fostered at a shack-like space, which are […]
When ‘Soft tofu, satay sauce, spring onions, cucumbers, and purple cabbage’, along with minimalistic traditional interiors, make up a restaurant’s canvas, one might immediately think of a cuisine that hints at Pan-Asian flavours. Designed by NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261, restaurant SOY in Surat, Pal, embodies interiors that are the outcome of precisely researched social, historical, and cultural contexts, […]
What is my favourite thing to do? What do I wish I could do in excess and not face the repercussions? What is the best part about exploring new cities? So many questions, a straightforward answer – good food! Sometimes, a craving for scrumptious delicacies is not enough. We say that because, with an elevated […]
You’re amidst the most fascinating streets of France, enjoying your favourite Mughalai food while admiring the opulent architecture around, doesn’t it feel unreal? Now envisage this experience being in the vibrant Indian city of Lucknow, what a dream! This transpires into reality with Levana Roof Top Restaurant. Designed by 42MM Architecture, Levana brings to focus […]
Dressed in a delectable palette of natural light and monochromes, Brassa pays homage to its city of Bengaluru in multiple ways. Envisaged by Shruti Jaipuria of MAIA Design Studio, the 2,500 sq ft restobar metaphors and binds together three entities that make the metropolitan an enviable locale for urban living—the city’s amicable weather, parks and […]
While fusion food may be common, fusion interiors still have an enticing aura to them. Consequently, Kiko-Bā, the new modern restaurant in Basant Lok in New Delhi is sprinkled with Scandinavian and Japanese design style influences packing the power of dignified simplicity with a strong reference to nature. Conceptualised by Aman Kumar and Arjun Jain, […]
Designed by Dexter Fernandes and Shourya Patel of UNEVEN, the Motimahal restaurant in Vadodara looks like a scene straight out of a black and white movie. Myriad shades of grey, vernacular details and a defining contemporary ambience impart the restaurant a truly unique and remixed look. Here are five things that made ELLE DECOR India […]
That’s the thing about comfort food – pitch any cuisine, any culinary technique, any esoteric recipe against it, and the first thing the spoon finds its way to and digs into is comfort food. At least, that’s the case for me, especially after savouring the menu at the newest outpost of The Nutcracker in Mumbai, […]
Rooted in quietude, wilderness and design laced with thoughts of outdoor adventures, Utsav Camp in Alwar, Rajasthan is a vision to behold and a place to experience away from the bustle and noises of a city life. Hidden in the cascading flora and fauna of Sariska, the sanctuary is a mesmerising brainchild of a trained […]
Carrying forward the gusto of the Beyond Designs Bistro, founder Neha Gupta, who seems to be on a roll, has launched her newest venture, Nineteen78 restaurant at New Delhi’s choicest hub of restaurants, Select CITYWALK. A radical retro look paired with delectable food, which comes in association with Neha’s name, makes the premise the hep […]
In a passionate translation of the robust flavours and fluid temper of coffee, a new caffeine-centric outlet has materialised in Abu Dhabi. Dubbed Drop Coffee, the space in its design glossary is all that coffee stands for (and doesn’t), thanks to the inventive minds at Roar, an interior design studio helmed by its founder and […]
You’ll agree, there is this mutual hobby amongst all of us that often isn’t said out loud when talking about our wishlist or things we love doing. No, it’s not collecting cool kicks or Netflixing and chill. It’s that endless itch to discover the best cafes in India (or wherever you live) where a great […]
Imagine a cauldron perched on simmering heat with a medley of tantalising Indian spices, culinary delights and traditional contemporary interiors rustled up together—seems like a tasteful vision to behold. Precisely expressing this, is the Jalsa restaurant in Kolkata that crafts the nuances of the country’s culture. The 4000 sq ft modern Indian restaurant located in […]
For two distinct thoughts of design — minimal and whimsical, suggestive but subtle — to come together and exist parallelly in one space can yield results worth catching one’s attention. This is precisely the play of contrast this restaurant, Eat Punjab in Ahmedabad envisions and embraces, ever so effortlessly. This design project is helmed by […]
People who love to eat are always the best, PERIOD! To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. In today’s world that thrives on social media, this art has meandered its way up to not just delectable cuisines but breathtaking spaces, sizzling restaurants, cosy cafes and more. Hungry or not, our […]
A sweet scent of Vietnam and its buzzing, people-friendly culture pinned on food and intuitive interior design engulfs Nho Saigon, a Vietnamese restaurant in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai. Launched in the late months of 2021, Nho Saigon by Origin Restaurants positions itself as one of the few premier restaurants in Mumbai (and India) […]
Kala Ghoda, the district in the nexus of South Mumbai that sees a heavy bunch of locals and foreign tourists alike is awash with art, heritage and colours, no doubt. But, this upscale locale has also earned a spot for people to discover the emerging food scene here, coupled with a charming interior and architecture […]
A promise of outdoors drenched in sunlight and greens along with cosy intimate indoors, Donna Deli in Mumbai might be the next favoured spot in the city. This charming restaurant in Bandra offers jaunty vintage corners and spaces soaked in chic greens, beige and whites, coupled with an adorable setting. Designed by Tejal Mathur of […]
The sheer decadence a strawberry oozes is unmatched, across the entire fruit kingdom. That one berry that a majority of us wait for to arrive dressed in its red best with a punch of sweet and sour, strawberries are here and have taken over the best cafes and restaurants in Mumbai in an unmissable avatar […]
A visual testament to Valencia’s celebratory spirit, the all new Living Bakkali restaurant in Spain’s coastal city breaks ground in a contemporary reinterpretation of Middle Eastern design details. A design project authored by Masquespacio, a Spanish design agency by Ana Milena Hernández Palacios and Christophe Penasse, the restaurant reveals itself through a layout of various […]
Evocative, enrapturing and exemplary…words such as these immediately roll into your thoughts when you catch a glimpse of Gawky Goose, a high-octane pub standing tastefully on Wind Tunnel Road in Bengaluru. Underpinned with a crisp yet smooth recitation of classic English and Irish design languages with a modern rhythm of the 21st century, the pub […]
From the moment your eyes catch the sight of OPAKipos standing tall, elegant and whitewashed on a paved walkway, you know Greece is not far away. A fairly new address in the neighbourhood of Worli in South Mumbai, this fine-dine appears dipped and doused entirely into a sea of everything Greek—from interiors, decor, food and […]
