As the year winds down and the air turns crisp, restaurants across India are rolling out winter menus that celebrate warmth, flavour, nostalgia, and festive indulgence. From lavish brunches and global feasts to cosy bowls, spice-driven grills and celestial cocktails, here are the most compelling menus to savour before December slips away.
The Lodhi
The Lodhi brings back its iconic Sunday Brunch with an energetic new theme that blends leisurely dining with playful, interactive experiences. Guests can explore a lavish global buffet of over 100 gourmet dishes, spanning grills, pastas, chaats, desserts and even a dedicated Health & Wellness counter with nourishing bowls and fresh juices. Premium wines, cocktails and sparkling pours elevate the afternoon, while live DJ rhythms and games like Foosball and Human Chess add a lively outdoor charm. As the only luxury retreat with dedicated pickleball courts, The Lodhi turns brunch into a spirited, sunshine-filled escape.
Where: The Lodhi Lawns, The Lodhi New Delhi
Timing: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: ₹4,900 + taxes (soft bev) | ₹6,200 + taxes (sparkling wine & cocktails)
Encanto
Encanto unveils a winter menu rooted in slow cooking, seasonal produce and comforting global flavours reimagined with homely warmth. Highlights include the Lemon Coriander Prawn Soup, Mexican Hot Soup with Lavash, Spiced Baby Corn Ribs, and Crispy Tequila Tempura Prawns paired with jalapeño guacamole. The velvety Pumpkin Soup and hearty Roasted Pumpkin Burrito Bowl offer wholesome winter comfort, while indulgent Cheesy Pop Bites and Marrakech Seekh bring richness and spice. Each dish is crafted to evoke nostalgia and cosy winter afternoons.
Where: Encanto, The Boulevard, Sector 58, Gurugram
Nara Thai
Nara Thai’s limited-edition festive menu embraces Thailand’s communal, celebratory dining traditions with flame-grilled dishes and a warm seasonal glow. Guests can begin with charred vegetarian specials like the Pak Yang Platter, Grilled Baby Potatoes and lemongrass-brushed Corn on the Cob, while Gai Yang and Goong Yang deliver smoky, aromatic flavours from the grill. Thoughtfully curated wine pairings elevate the rich herbs and spices of the dishes, and the finale Thai Purple Sweet Potato Ice Cream with Black Sticky Rice Sponge—adds colour, comfort and a festive finish.
Where: Nara Thai
Cosy Box, New Delhi
Cosy Box launches a winter-long brunch that captures golden-hour leisure with a global, ingredient-led buffet. The spread features steaming dim sums, Robata grill favourites, fresh sushi, handcrafted pastas, hearty Mediterranean grills and Turkish-inspired indulgences. Families can enjoy kid-friendly bites while dessert lovers linger over pastries and seasonal confections. Mulled wine, sangrias, sparkling wines and craft cocktails complement live music that shifts from mellow noon tunes to lively sundowner rhythms, creating a slow, sunlit weekend escape.
Where: Cosy Box, New Delhi
Timing: Sundays, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: Approx. ₹6,000 for two (with select beverages)
Casa Artesa, Amritsar
Casa Artesa in Amritsar presents a menu that bridges heritage and imagination through dishes crafted as sensory compositions. Using homegrown produce and rooted techniques, the menu features creations like Truffle Mushroom Alfredo Fettuccini, Tandoori Malai Broccoli and Korean Fried Chicken Bao. Each plate reflects the restaurant’s ethos of thoughtful dining where craft, comfort and creativity turn meals into mindful, unhurried experiences.
Where: Casa Artesa, Amritsar
Indy
Marking its first anniversary, Indy reveals a refreshed menu inspired by regional Indian flavours reinterpreted with modern, story-driven creativity. Highlights include Vazhakkai Chops, Siddu Bao, Darjeeling Jhol Momos and Ross Curry, along with Indy’s signature Khichda Collection. Desserts draw on Indian nostalgia with the Bal Mithai-inspired Chocolate Love, Panjiri Tart and Indy Malai Cassata. The bar continues the narrative with cocktails crafted using indigenous fruits, herbs and botanicals.
Where: INDY
Ophelia
Ophelia’s brunch offers a serene escape with a lavish menu spanning Mediterranean, European and Asian cuisines. Guests can savour Lamb Adana, Chicken Cheese Adana, Spinach & Ricotta Pide and Beijing Chicken Dim Sum, alongside vegan and plant-forward options like Polenta Arancini, Mushroom Dim Sum and Whole Grain Avocado Toast. Signature cocktails including Ruby Paradox and Brunch Elixir set the tone for long conversations under soft winter sun, creating an atmosphere of indulgent calm.
Where: Ophelia
Timing: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: ₹3,195 + taxes (non-alcoholic) | ₹4,695 + taxes (with cocktails)
Onrique
Onrique’s new menu journeys across Europe’s coastlines, countryside kitchens and alpine traditions with a fresh, contemporary voice. Diners can explore Ligurian Olive Focaccia, stone-baked Pinsa Romana, and the pistachio-crusted Seafood Nelusko. The Josper grill deepens French classics like Coq au Vin, while Alpine Spätzle offers rich, cheesy comfort. With 40% of the menu vegetarian and several dishes adaptable to vegan or gluten-free diets, Onrique blends heritage techniques like charcoal roasting, pickling and artisanal pasta-making with seasonal ingredients and inspired pairings.
Where: Onrique, Mumbai
Cahoots, Bangalore
Cahoots introduces Celestial Spirits a cocktail collection inspired by the nine planetary forces of Indian mythology, curated by renowned mixologist Yangdup Lama. Each drink channels a celestial mood: Solar Rise glows with bourbon and saffron, Lunar Drift brings jasmine and lychee softness, Red Flame Sour ignites Mars’ fire through tequila and pomegranate, and Eclipse layers whisky with sesame vermouth and coffee bitters. With ingredients rooted in Indian culinary heritage, the menu transforms mythology into a vivid sensory experience.
Where: Cahoots, MG Road, Bangalore
Cost: ₹899
Pilibhit House, Haridwar
At Pilibhit House in Haridwar, the winter menu honours ancestral satvik wisdom through wholesome, warming vegetarian dishes. The Soupy Ramen Bowl offers immunity-boosting comfort, while the Sour & Pepper Soup aids respiratory wellness. Himalayan Noodles Soup brings turmeric and regional greens, and Tandoori Broccoli balances vitamins and warm spices. Staples like Gahat Dal and Moong Dal Ras reflect local traditions, while Himalayan Red Rice Risotto offers antioxidant-rich warmth. Each dish is an ode to mindful nourishment and regional heritage.
Where: The Terrace, Pilibhit House, Haridwar – IHCL SeleQtions
Cost: Approx. ₹4,000 for two + taxes
Timing: Lunch 12:30–15:00 | Dinner 19:00–22:30
