November brings a wave of culinary creativity across India’s dining scene from royal revivals to global-inspired fusions and vibrant festive feasts. Whether you’re drawn to timeless Indian traditions reimagined, plant-forward indulgence, this month’s menus promise discovery, delight, and a delicious dose of novelty. Here’s where your next meal deserves to be.
Jamavar, The Leela Palace New Delhi
At Jamavar, heritage meets haute cuisine. The iconic restaurant at The Leela Palace New Delhi unveils a refreshed menu that honours India’s royal kitchens with a modern touch. Signature favourites like Raan-e-Jamavar and Dal-e-Jamavar return alongside stunning new introductions that bridge nostalgia and refinement think Gucchi Aur Mushroom Galouti, Champaran Mutton, and Lobster Nerulli. Each dish is an ode to India’s diverse gastronomy, presented with contemporary finesse and impeccable craftsmanship.
Where: Jamavar, The Leela Palace, New Delhi
Santé Spa Cuisine, Pan-India
Santé’s refreshed menu is an invitation to slow down and savour thoughtfully a celebration of seasonal produce, global influences, and plant-based creativity. The new offerings embrace Continental, Asian, Italian, and Indian inspirations while staying true to Santé’s philosophy of conscious, all-vegetarian dining. Standout dishes include the Truffled Edamame Cappuccino, Creole Quinoa Salad, Cauliflower Nasi Goreng, Sushi Cake, and the decadent Emerald Miso Cheesecake. With vegan and Jain-friendly options, this menu balances health with hedonism. Earthy interiors, a calm all-day atmosphere, and pet-friendly charm make Santé a sanctuary for mindful indulgence.
Where: Santé Spa Cuisine (multiple locations including Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru)
When: Available daily | 11 am – 11 pm
Tattva Bar Café, Mumbai
At Tattva Bar Café, celebration is an everyday affair, and its Festive Menu takes this spirit to a delicious new height. The bar brings together nostalgia and innovation, blending classic Indian flavours with contemporary presentation. The drinks set the tone with cocktails like Basil-e-Ishq (gin, basil, strawberry, Aperol caviar), The RoseWood (rose-petal gin and watermelon), and a Modak Mocktail an ode to tradition with coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom.
On the plate, the culinary narrative unfolds through Beetroot Sago Patties with apple-beet salsa, Sattu Seekh Kebabs with cashew-curd chutney, and Dhokla Delight with spinach and feta. To close, desserts like Coconut Tres Leches and In the Clouds Falooda promise to sweeten the season. Tattva’s festive menu captures everything we love about this time of year warmth, flavour, and a touch of celebration.
Where: Tattva Bar Café, Andheri East, Mumbai
Layla, Bengaluru
Perched atop The Den Hotel, Layla offers an intriguing new culinary concept a dialogue between Indian depth and Mediterranean freshness. The menu is a harmonious fusion where Indian spices and techniques are seamlessly woven into Mediterranean compositions. Expect bold flavours that feel both comforting and exploratory dishes that reinterpret culinary philosophies rather than just blend them. With its breezy elegance and soulful cooking, Layla is redefining what cross-cultural dining can taste like.
Where: Layla, The Den Hotel, Whitefield, Bengaluru
Barista Coffee Company
Barista rings in the season with its newest campaign, ‘Barista Stars’, dedicated to the lush, nutty indulgence of pistachio. The collection includes the Pistachio Affogato, Pistachio Latte, Pistachio Cream Croissant, Pistachio Kunafa Cheesecake, and a Valencia Orange Hot Chocolate for those who like their sweetness balanced with citrus. Available across all Barista cafés, this limited-time menu celebrates festive flavour in every sip and bite rich, wholesome, and unmistakably premium. It’s Barista’s way of proving that a café can serve more than coffee; it can serve moments of pure indulgence.
Where: Across all Barista outlets pan-India
November’s dining scene is an ode to innovation. Whether you’re sipping pistachio lattes, exploring royal kitchens reborn, or tucking into plant-powered plates, this is the month to rediscover the joy of dining out.
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