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The Next 5 Restaurants You’ll Brag About Trying First
Something is exciting about stepping into a restaurant before the buzz catches up. The lights are just right, the menu still feels like a secret, and every plate brings the thrill of something new. Across cities, a fresh batch of restaurants is turning heads, not with gimmicks, but with thoughtful design, flavour-forward menus, and a sense of place. Whether you’re chasing the latest opening or just looking to break out of a dining rut, these spots are where the food world is moving right now.
IFN Take 5 brings you five new restaurants across India that are getting all the right kinds of attention.
Fresh flavours, bold spaces, and openings you’ll want to remember. These are the places to check out next.
 | Fairmont Mumbai’s The Merchants is a bold, borderless food hall with six live kitchens, global bites, tiffin-inspired design, and theatrical desserts, where every plate is fresh, every corner Instagrammable. |
 | Miss Margot in Bandra is a velvet-draped cocktail lounge where prawn-infused Aperol, savoury cheesecakes, and candlelit charm invite you to sip slowly, snack smart, and stay awhile. |
 | Latango in Nehru Place blends Mediterranean drama with European flair with Italian-led plates, bold cocktails, and caviar-topped tiramisu served in a shimmering grotto that’s as artful as it is delicious. |
 | Amicii in Indiranagar is a rooftop escape where chorizo tacos, tropical cocktails, and breezy vibes collide. Perfect for turning lazy lunches into sunset sessions under a retractable sky. |
 | ZENO by the Sea in Vagator blends Santorini-inspired elegance with Goan soul. Think lobster bisque momos, golden-hour cocktails, and ocean views made for slow sunsets and stylish sharing plates. |
From sea-facing terraces to cocktail-forward hideouts and beautifully designed bistros, these new restaurants offer more than just a good meal. They invite you to linger, explore, and come back for more. Each one adds a fresh perspective to the city it calls home, and captures the energy of a dining culture that’s constantly evolving.
If you’re hungry for something different, this is your cue to book that table.
India Food Network Team
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