December Foodie Alert! From Gelato To Fine Dining, New Food Babies You Must Visit!

Let’s be real… Sometimes scrolling through the usual spots just doesn’t cut it. Your taste buds deserve a little adventure, and your same old weekend plans could be fun, exciting and delicious. If you’ve ever had the sudden urge to step out and treat yourself to something new and refreshing, then lucky for you, the city’s food scene has been cooking up some surprises, and December feels like the perfect time to explore, indulge, and maybe even discover your next favourite hangout. Brace yourself because your foodie radar is about to go into overdrive, and it’s calling your name louder than your alarm on Monday morning.

1. Magnolia Bakery

Magnolia Bakery is the iconic New York‑born bakery that’s famed globally for its classic American desserts, like chocolate-chunk blondies, German-chocolate slice cakes, and especially its legendary banana pudding. For India, the brand has adapted to local tastes; there’s a specially developed eggless dessert range, and seasonal fruit‑based desserts too. It’s not just desserts: the variety of cakes, cupcakes, ice creams, puddings, etc. means there’s something for everyone, ideal if you’re hanging out with friends or just want a sweet escape.

Where | Ground Floor, Shop No. 8, Godrej GCR Project, Sector 42, Gurugram, Haryana 122009
Timings | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Call Them | +91 9148 737 723
Meal for two | Rs 1000
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/magnoliabakery.india/

2. Firenze Gelateria & Caffè

Firenze Gelateria & Caffè is bringing a slice of Florence right to the heart of Delhi; while you can get your hands on some seriously delicious Gelato anywhere, this place stands out because it offers true, small‑batch Italian gelato crafted fresh every day. They strictly avoid premade bases, artificial flavours or stabilisers; each flavour is churned carefully and stored in traditional pozzetti wells to preserve texture and temperature, delivering that authentic old‑world gelato charm. But it isn’t just about gelato. The café turns dessert into an experience; you can actually watch live gelato extraction, which makes for a great moment to capture or a unique outing.

Where | 39, Ground Floor, Defence Colony Market, Block A, New Delhi 110024
Timings | 12:00 noon - 12:00 midnight
Meal for two | Rs 800
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/firenze.gelateria

3. Daily Drama

Daily Drama isn’t just another café: it aims to turn everyday coffee moments into little storylines. Their high-quality beans serve Cappuccinos, Pour‑overs, and Affogatos, giving you a break from the usual coffee‑shop routine. The vibe here is perfect for everything, from a relaxed meet‑up with friends to a casual date or even a chilled solo cafe session. Daily Drama makes sure your day goes by without any drama.

Where | 1st & 2nd Floor, Shop No. 16, Defence Colony Main Market, New Delhi 110024
Timings | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Call Them | +91 9311 447 299
Meal for two | Rs 700
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/your_dailydrama/

4. At Majlis

If you’re looking for more than just food, a dining experience that feels upscale, aesthetic, and heritage‑inspired. It could be great for a fancy dinner date or a special celebration. The full menu is rooted in Mughal & Nawabi lineage, but dishes like Nizami Mutton Biryani, Kathal Biryani & Lahori Chole Chicken are not to be missed at all. Each dish at At Majlis has roots in historic recipes from Persia, Central Asia, and old Indian courts; you’re not just tasting food, you’re tasting history.

5. Mamma Rose

Mamma Rose brings a charming, European‑style café vibe to Noida. This place has a cosy ambience, soft lighting, relaxed seating and a place that’s ideal for brunches, casual meetups or a calm coffee with dessert hangout. A mix of European and continental cuisine, dishes like the Falafel Platter and Truffle Pastry. So whether you want a light meal or a sweet treat and coffee, this place covers it.

6. Riches

Picture Credit : Mohit Rathore

Riches is a modern European and contemporary dining restaurant that blends elegance with refined comfort. The ambience is sophisticated and welcoming, featuring soft lighting, chandeliers, a white-marble bar, and options for balcony seating, making it ideal for slow dinners and date nights. The menu mirrors this luxe vibe, with must-try dishes like Smoked Duck Umami Éclair, Pepperoni Pizza with a twist, Medium‑Rare Lamb Chops, Chicken Schnitzel in Vodka Sauce, and Parmesan‑Rosemary Butter Bread. For dessert, the Carrot-Cake-meets-Tres Leches is both creative and memorable, perfectly capping a refined dining experience.

Where | 4, Greater Kailash Part 3, Masjid Moth, New Delhi – 110048
Timings | 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM
Call Them | +91 96677 41250
Meal for two | Rs 4000
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/richesindia/

7. Lord Vesper

Lord Vesper is more than a bar; it’s a luxe, immersive nightlife & cocktail‑lounge experience that combines expert mixology, global cuisine, and an unforgettable nightlife vibe, all under one roof. The bar spans three layers: a main lounge, a mezzanine for private gatherings, and an alfresco terrace, making it ideal for every kind of mood, be it date night, celebrations, or a chill evening with friends.

Where | 443, Phase V, Udyog Vihar, Sector 19, Gurugram 122016
Timings | 5:00 PM till late
Call Them | +91 82871 02705
Meal for two | Rs 4,000
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lordvesper_gurgaon/

8. Draavin Canteen

Draavin Canteen is a pan‑South‑Indian restaurant that celebrates the food traditions of southern India and also draws inspiration from coastal and Sri Lankan flavours. This new outlet in Gurugram carries forward the ethos of its original Delhi‑based eatery, formerly known as Dakshin Canteen, but with a broader, more expansive menu, like Inji Puli Chicken Wings, Srilankan-style Chilli Garlic Crab Roast, Ghee Roast Mushroom and more. The interiors of the outlet reflect the spirit of the South, with earthy tones, natural textures, and cultural‑motif décor, giving a soulful and welcoming vibe that complements the cuisine.

9. Zuki

Zuki is a modern pan-Asian restaurant in Noida that aims to bring a stylish urban dining vibe to Noida with a blend of inventive dishes, chic ambience, and a menu that goes beyond the usual Asian fare. Zuki offers creative, pan-Asian dishes like Gold-Foiled Cream Cheese & Truffle-Oil Dim Sums, cold Japanese Avocado Pizza with Truffle Mayo, and Kaki-Aged Tempura Roll. Zuki is perfect for groups of friends or anyone looking for creative, flavourful dining beyond the usual North Indian or Chinese fare, offering a fusion menu that surprises and delights with every bite.

10. Common Time

Common Time is a newly opened cafe in Lodhi Colony, designed with a global-meets-indigenous aesthetic. Grounding itself in a clean, design-forward, minimal setting, this place hero’s coffee like no other. The core philosophy at Common Time is to transform coffee and baked goods into an immersive, sensory experience, where every sip and bite is thoughtfully crafted to be savoured like a work of art, rather than just a casual snack.

Where | Shop No. 2 & 3, Meherchand Market, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi 110003
Timings | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Meal for two | Rs 1,800
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itscommontime/

11. Starbucks Reserve

Picture Credit : Nitin Chhibber

Starbucks Reserve is the speciality-coffee arm of Starbucks. It focuses on rare, small-lot single-origin coffees and elevated brewing methods far beyond the regular cafes. Reserve stores offer an immersive coffee experience featuring pour-over & speciality espresso methods, not just standard lattes. The idea is to treat coffee like a craft, celebrating bean origin, flavour profiles, and careful brewing rather than a generic coffee-fast food vibe.

12. Anardana

If you don’t think of Anardana when you’re craving soulful North Indian food, then you need to visit Anardana ASAP. Opening their newest outlet in Vasant Kunj, Anardana takes traditional Indian flavours and heritage dishes and reinterprets them with a contemporary twist. You must try their Edamame Seekh Kababs, Prunes Paneer Tikka, Black Garlic Chicken Tikka, and Nizami Diwani Handi. The decor and vibe are meant to be immersive: the interiors feature vaulted arches, golden‑toned distressed mirrors, mosaic‑clad walls & warm lighting combining nostalgia and contemporary aesthetics, and a dining space that’s both stylish and evocative.

Time to pick your Favourite, grab your people and make those taste-bud memories count

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