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See. Victoria Memorial Museum documenting the city's history, built in 1921. Indian Museum Houses large collections of Indian natural history and art. Durga Puja Festival honoring Hindu goddess Durga, listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Eat. Nizam's Credited with inventing the famous 'kathi kebab roll'. Siuli, The Parcel Cafe First cafe inside a post office in India, with a vintage postal vibe. Chinatown Visit near Tangra for the best Indian Chinese food.

Stay. The LaLiT Great Eastern One of Kolkata's oldest hotels, built in 1841, housed many famous personalities. Sudder Street Area with budget backpacker hotels, many colonial-era gems.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 12, 2026

The 8 Most Exciting New Restaurants in India

Keep an eye out for reservations when planning your next trip.

8 restaurants in this story
  • YokochoRestaurantRestaurant modelled on the back-alley izakayas of Tokyo.
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  • KadambaRestaurantHyderabad, IndiaIntimate space modeled on a village chaupal.
  • The Kowloon TigerRestaurantPune, India35-seat room leaning into an Asian-alley, speakeasy mood.
  • MinibéRestaurantBengaluru, India20-seat spot built around a nine-course dessert tasting menu.
  • NilaRestaurantBengaluru, India12-course tasting menu built around forests and tribal food traditions.
  • rāgaRestaurantNew Delhi, India22-dish menu from Gaggan Anand's homecoming.
  • The CavityRestaurantNew Delhi, IndiaNine-seat basement experience pairing cocktails with food.
  • Pizza No CapRestaurantBengaluru, IndiaPizza workshop obsessed with fermentation science.
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Lonely PlanetSep 24

A Book Lover’s Guide to India

Find the destinations where India’s literature comes alive, from Kolkata’s legendary bookshops to the hills of Landour.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 3, 2025

50 Best Restaurants in India, From Kasauli to Kolkata

Mumbai leads the way in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler x District Top Restaurant Awards.

9 restaurants in this story
  • The TableRestaurantCult-favorite chicken wings and a landmark/living room for Mumbai.
  • MasqueRestaurantModern Indian fine dining in a converted warehouse.
  • Papa'sRestaurantTwelve seats, twelve-course menu, honors chef Floyd Cardoz.
  • The Bombay CanteenRestaurantMenus shift between India's regional cuisines, seasonal shapeshifting.
  • NAARRestaurant16-seat restaurant plating dishes that map the Himalayas' seasons.
  • Sienna Store & CaféRestaurantReimagining familiar flavors with wit and care.
  • NĀVURestaurantChef-driven restaurant feels like a neighborhood secret.
  • Indian AccentRestaurantReinvented how India tastes its own cuisine since 2009.
  • AvartanaRestaurantTurns South Indian food into a tasting menu experience.
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