The interiors of restaurants are as crucial to the dining experience as the food itself, and in India, 2024 has seen some extraordinary examples. From urban luxurious aesthetics to heritage-inspired charm, India’s Top 30 restaurant interiors this year have set a new benchmark for style, comfort, and innovation. Each space on this list isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a thoughtfully crafted environment where design meets function, elevating each dining experience to something memorable.
Read on to discover the most remarkable interiors that offer not only a meal but a feast for the eyes.
The interiors of this restaurant in Mumbai draw inspiration from the nomadic tribe’s journey. It features elements reflecting diverse landscapes and cuisines encountered along the way, creating a charming aura rich in cultural influences.
The essence of Hyderabad’s newest rooftop bar, Cara Cara, revolves around motion—designed to have visitors swaying with the wind and the music that fills the air.
Burma Burma Mumbai celebrates their second inning with a stunning restaurant at the Oberoi Mall in Goregaon. In the new space, Burma Burma, the only pan-India Burmese specialty restaurant and tea room brand create a stage to display the cuisine, culture and cooking styles of Burma.
Bodega is a product of a seamlessly hewn vernacular and bohemian interior aesthetic. Its interior decor is eclectic and whimsical, featuring distinctive sculptural art, lighting fixtures, and furniture.
The 91-year-old mansion once owned by Udaipur’s Maharana Bhopal Singh remained distant to the general public before finding new life with Qalaa Art Bar & Coffeehouse.
Located in the heart of Bengaluru, Daysie is a new all-day dining eatery designed by Studio Camarada. Founded by partners Anirudh Kheny, Neeti Gokhalay Kheny, and Atul Sunder, the restaurant is a sprawling split-level space featuring indoor and outdoor dining with a striking 10,000-square-foot bar.
A heritage restaurant on the banks of Udaipur’s Lake Pichola has received a stunning makeover under the keen eye of Mumbai-based designer Noorein Kapoor. Ambrai has been an iconic part of Udaipur’s hospitality landscape for 25 years, nestled on the lakeside embankment of boutique heritage hotel Amet Haveli.
Design of Levana Roof Top Restaurant is a homage to Mughal and French Architecture and heritage of Lucknow. The site is located in Hazratgunj, which is a 200 year old market street in the heart of the city. It is one of the most contextually opulent city zone.
This authentic Andhra restaurant redefines the gastronomic landscape by seamlessly blending the past and present. Telugu Medium, a hospitality venture spanning 5,200 square feet, nestles in the leafy urban enclave of Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Staying true to the studio’s penchant for a design that is expressive, bold, and well-rounded in its identity, V-Spot Café carves a rightful niche for itself, celebrating the almost theatrical DNA of the venue!
An ethnic restaurant nestled in Ahmedabad city, offers an enchanting blend of unique art and crafts from Kutch, Gujarat. The restaurants décor goes beyond a mere ode to the traditional Indian porch. The walls are adorned with traditional mud-mirror work featuring a large banyan tree motif.
Keeping its unique charm alive, the interiors of this restaurant are co-conceptualised by Bastian’s founder Ranjit Bindra and interior designer Minal Chopra. Drawing inspiration from holiday destinations around the world, the decor sets the vibe for a boho-chic setting across different levels.
The design of this restaurant in Chandigarh is inspired by nature, much like the organic way a mushroom sprouts. The uncertainty requested by the concept posed the biggest design challenge, with the idea evolving through hand sketches and site wall markings.
Signature Baker arches, exposed brick walls, and lush greenery of plumeria and bamboo varieties—Baker’s Arch Cafe in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, initially appears like a Laurie Baker design placed in Bali’s tropical landscape.
Designed over three levels, this 5000-square-foot restaurant encapsulates the idea of a Goan holiday. The color palette, a homage to coastal bliss, weaves together sunset hues, earthy tones and vibrant greens into a tapestry that mirrors the surrounding landscape.
The organic form of this restaurant interior is inspired by the Balcao of Goan Homes. The Balcao, Goa’s beloved porch – The Balcao is an outdoor porch found in most Goan homes today.
Kamanahalli, nicknamed Kamanahattan for its diverse, international and cosmopolitan population is quite the hip locality in Bengaluru. It is here that 1522 The Pub Kamanahalli has opened its doors.
Nestled amidst the bustling streets, this Cafe in Raipur is a testament to the seamless fusion of tradition and modernity. The space evokes a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and contemporary allure.
A new outlet for a health forward cafe in New Delhi has been designed by Tangible Intangible Design Office, or TI:DO, as they are also known.
Step into “Cusina,” a modern restaurant design where sophistication meets culinary mastery. Located in the heart of the city, this 4600 sq.ft establishment boasts serene blue and green interiors complemented by opulent wooden furnishings, creating an atmosphere of timeless charm.
Crafting an exquisite sundowner splendor was the goal of this project. Green Oasis is a sun downer bar bridging humanity and nature enveloped with the focal points of the design being building block A and B. It is located in a secluded enclave near Jampore beach.
Studiio Dangg, an architecture firm led by Manav Dangg, has crafted an unconventional and whimsical café in Delhi. Drawing inspiration from English post offices and the magical ambience of Harry Potter’s King’s Cross Station, they created a unique space that combines reality with fantasy.
When we sat down to design this restaurant in Bandra, we knew that we wanted to capture the soul of Mexico while trying to encapsulate some of its elements and brazenness.
Nestled amidst the tranquil, tree-lined avenues of Jayanagar, emerges a new restaurant in Bengaluru, Ishtaa, which poised to become a local staple. Situated within the bounds of a bungalow degraded with age – Bengaluru-based design practice Studio Ruh brings a contemporary sensibility to the building’s jaded shell.
Elephant and Co Pune, a beloved hospitality brand with a presence in three locations across India, approached us with a captivating vision: to transform one of their establishments into a space that exuded warmth, earthiness, and sustainability.
Art and design unite at the newest outlet of popular Mumbai cafe and restaurant, The Nutcracker, at upmarket Jio World Drive in BKC. This is the fourth outlet of the brand whose story began in 2016 with a quaint café at Kala Ghoda.
The bar project resides in the bustling neighborhood of Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, amidst a dense urban setting.
If Affogato in Mumbai’s Khar West looks anything like an art gallery, it’s because it was designed like one. But unlike actual art galleries, this one doesn’t need a ticket on entry. What it does need is a decent appetite and an appreciation for beautiful things.
In the heart of Juhu, Mumbai, a run-down building stood silent for three years during the pandemic, patiently waits revival. Enters the dynamic collaboration between Iram Boxwala Design Studio and AVVO, and the dormant space was reborn as “3 Stories.”
Amongst the new restaurants in Bengaluru, Kling Brewery in Church Street is all about building community, culture and camaraderie for its patrons. The space is designed by architect Ajinkya Unhale of UnEarth Studio, taking inspiration from the city’s rich pub heritage and showcasing the beer brewing process.
India’s best restaurant interiors of 2024 showcase how deeply thought-out spaces can transform dining into an immersive, multi-sensory experience. The blend of culture, innovation, and aesthetic sophistication in each of these restaurants creates environments that enhance every flavor on the menu. Whether you’re an interior design enthusiast or a passionate foodie, these top 30 restaurants offer a glimpse into how exceptional design can elevate even the simplest meal into a cherished experience.
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