Come March-end, and we all start daydreaming about a European Summer. Lunching at a quaint European cafe and fine dining at an elegant European restaurant. Sadly not everyone’s summer includes a dreamy European vacay. Which is why you have got to check out these 8 cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy the perfect European ambience and vibe in Gurgaon.
1. Decode Air bar
Located in Sector 29, Gurgaon, Decode Air Bar transports you to London! The flight of stairs at the entrance will make you feel like you are headed to a tube station. With the arched windows, brick walls and vintage artefacts, it will remind you of a British speakeasy bar. This casual dining place offers a variety of cuisines such as Modern Indian, Italian and Asian and has both indoor and outdoor seating options. They also have live entertainment, music and sports screening, and you can score a free cocktail from their secret menu if you can decode the code for their Enigma machine. Fancy stuff, right!
Where: SCO 39, 1st Floor, Sector 29, Gurgaon
2. Di Ghent Cafe
Located at the Cross Point Mall in DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon, Di Ghent cafe is a cute little cafe with a European ambience known for its sumptuous breakfast menu. With its brick walls and wooden interiors, this cafe will make you feel like you are at a local coffee shop located in a small alleyway somewhere in Belgium. The food here does not just please your taste buds, but its also a visual delight and there is no way you can leave this cafe without trying one of their waffles.
Where: 207, Level 2, Cross Point Mall, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon
3. Artusi Ristorante
A cosy fine dining restaurant located in Gurgaon’s Two Horizon Centre, and the M Block Market, GK 2, Artusi Ristorante is ideal for a date night with bae. This place offers authentic Italian cuisine and has the perfect Italian decor and vibe to go with it. From the moment you step into the place, you will feel like you’ve been transported to Northern Italy. Yes, it’s that good!
Where: Plaza Level, Two Horizon Center, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon
You can know more about them here.
4. The Pasta Bowl Company
Another one at Cross Point Mall, Gurgaon, The Pasta Bowl Company is this super cute, little Italian joint. Its a tiny, cosy place and what adds to its charm is its snug Italian home run joint vibe. Their food is delicious, and while they are known many of Italian delicacies, our favourites have to be their mushroom bruschetta and Veg Lasagna. They also have some great mocktails, and for dessert, you must try their Tiramisu.
Where: GL-201, 2nd Floor, Cross Point Mall, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon
Find out more about them here.
5. Cafe Amaretto
Cafe Amaretto is a quaint little Italian cafe and bakery located in South Point Mall, Gurgaon. It is small, cosy and is dimly lit by candles which makes it perfect for a romantic dinner. With its
Where: Shop 8, Lower Ground Floor, South Point Mall, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon
6. Ladera
Another fine dining restaurant, Ladera, is located in Clarens Hotel, Sector 29, Gurgaon. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings, and their blue and white decor will straight away transport you to a Greek paradise. The cabanas add character to this place and now is the perfect time to enjoy their open-air seating. They offer Continental, Mediterranean, European and Italian cuisines and are famous for their Pizza Romano, Risotto and Baklava. It is a great place to relax with a glass of wine and delicious food.
Where: Clarens Hotel, Plot 363, Sector 29, Gurgaon
7. Farzi Cafe
Farzi Cafe is a chic and modern style cafe located in one of Gurgaon’s busiest places, DLF Cyber Hub. They have a fusion cuisine menu and serve modern Indian food in a cafe style restaurant. The interiors are all wooden, including the ceiling, which is what gives off the European vibe. There is a Farzi Cafe in London as well, so of course, this one had to be on our list. Farzi cafe brings innovation and creativity in food and pretty much everything on their menu is a must-try especially for the way it is presented!
Where: 7-8, Ground Floor, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
Know more about them here.
8. Paul
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The newly opened Paul cafe and bakery just had to be featured on this list. It is a French chain of cafes and bakeries which you will find almost all over the U.K., Europe, US, UAE etc. and it was about time we got one in India as well. Located at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, the cafe looks on to the highway. They have the floor to ceiling windows which bring out the French essence, along with the black and white marble flooring which is sure to transport you to Paris! Their Hot Chocolate is a must-have, and you should not miss out on the classic Paul macaroons which are quite generous in size. The Raspberry Macaroon has to be our fav!
Where: G-1, Ground Floor, Ambience Mall, DLF Phase 3, Gurgaon
Let us know in the comments which one of these cafes/restaurants are you going to try this weekend!
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