Hyderabad isn’t just a city that celebrates food, it thrives on it. This December, Hyderabad’s restaurant landscape feels particularly alive, with spaces that blend global inspirations and beautifully designed interiors that make you want to stay longer. Whether you’re craving something comforting or simply Instagram-worthy, these new restaurants in Hyderabad promise delicious discoveries this December.
New Restaurants In Hyderabad To Check Out This December
1. Altr Ego
If you love cafés that feel like they’re straight out of the future, Altr Ego in Banjara Hills is the place you’ll want to spend all day in. It’s Hyderabad’s first-ever futuristic matcha and slow bar, complete with a speciality coffee counter, a sandwich room, and even a dedicated podcast space. The food here is a mix of café classics with a twist: cookie pizza, croissant pizza, smash burgers, truffle fries, tiramisu balls, and club sandwiches. Their drink lineup is equally exciting, especially the chilled tiramisu latte, raspberry hot chocolate, and freshly milled matcha served in different styles, including the fun birthday cake matcha.
Where: UB House, Floor no – 8-2-277/27, Plot no 27, Banjara Hills Rd Number 3, Khairatabad, Banjara Hills, Secunderabad, Hyderabad
When: 9 am – 10:30 pm
2. Orlo
Overlooking the serene Durgam Cheruvu lake, Orlo is one of Hyderabad’s loveliest new openings. What makes it truly special is its dual personality. By day, it serves rotating regional thalis inspired by home chefs from across India: Punjabi, Bengali, Northeastern, Rajasthani, and more. But when evening arrives, the space shifts into a chic à la carte setup, and a lively highball bar comes to life. Their soda bar, where you can pick your soda and spirit to build your own drink, is a fun highlight.
Where: 3rd Floor, R Quad, beside Ncc Building, Doctor’s Colony, Madhapur, Hyderabad
When: 12 pm – 3:30 pm; 7 pm – 11 pm
Cost: ₹2,000 (For two)
3. Vedham Pure Veg Restaurant
Vedham in Gachibowli is the kind of pure vegetarian restaurant that instantly puts you at ease with warm lighting, welcoming interiors, and food that feels homely yet exciting. They serve everything from massive vadas and all-day tiffins to biryanis, North Indian curries, and a huge 20+ item thali. Their show-stealer, however, is the unique Veg Paya – all the South Indian richness, none of the meat, and surprisingly flavour-packed. With Jain options, quick service, and a clean, family-friendly vibe, Vedham is a vegetarian delight you’ll keep returning to.
Where: Survey No; 50, Plot No: 79, Gachibowli Rd, Diamond Hills, Lumbini Avenue, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
When: 7 am – 11 pm
Cost: ₹1,100 (For two)
4. Kompound
Located in the Financial District, Kompound is where Hyderabad’s street food spirit gets a trendy, modern upgrade. It’s a casual, lively place offering bandi-style snacks, spicy small plates, comforting curries, and fried bites that pair perfectly with a chilled drink. Their menu has everything from kothimiri chicken and tandoori mushrooms to Burmese curry rice and crazy-good onion cheese balls. With exciting drinks to pair, Kompound is ideal for those evenings when you want to chill with friends over good food.
Where: Sai Laxmi road number 4 Financial District, Wave Rock Rd, Serilingampalle (M, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad
When: 12 pm – 12 am
Cost: ₹1,000 (For two)
5. Gulaab & Ghee
Previously known as Jalpaan, the space has been completely transformed into a modern, elegant dining room that feels luxurious but still homely. The menu is full of playful vegetarian dishes, like charcoal rumali papad, pav bhaji bunny chow, potli biryani, and stunning jhol momos. But what everyone talks about is their live dessert, especially the dramatic live black forest that the chef assembles right in front of you. With craft cocktails and a menu packed with flavourful vegetarian innovations, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone who loves elevated veg food.
Where: 4th Floor, Oasis Centre, 6 3 1 112, Begumpet, Somajiguda, Hyderabad
When: 12:30 pm – 4 pm; 7:15 pm – 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹1,400 (For two)
6. ABCD™️
ABCD is Hyderabad’s new comfort-food superstar on wheels! It’s a food truck serving chicken, fries, soft serves, brownies, croissants, and even their own chocolates. Their chicken lollipops come in five fun flavours like gochujang, creamy garlic cheese, honey lemon pepper, and their spicy “Detonator.” Pair that with their legendary crinkle fries tossed in your choice of seasonings, and you’ve got the snack of the season. If you’re ever around the area, this bright food truck is impossible to miss and totally addictive.
Where: ITC Kohenur Food Street, Hyderabad
When: 6 pm – 12 am
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7. Taamara Restaurant South Indian Artisan Kitchen
Taamara brings the flavours of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra, and Karnataka together in a space that feels like a modern-day traditional home. Designed around a manduva-style courtyard, the restaurant has an open roof that lets in cool breezes. Their food is beautifully crafted, from moringa rasam and Malabar mushroom coin parotta to golden fish roast, pachimirchi kodi pulao, Araku jackfruit pulao, and a stunning Thalapakatti mutton pulao. End with their Elaneer pudding or filter coffee panna cotta for a perfect finish.
Where: Roof Top, Survey 50, Plot 79, Lumbini Avenue, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
When: 12 pm – 4 pm; 7 pm – 11 pm
Cost: ₹1,000 (For two)
8. Panchayat Bar & Restaurant
Panchayat in Sainikpuri is one of those neighbourhood bars that instantly feels like “your place.” The menu leans heavily into regional favourites, like karari rumali, gongura chicken, bheja fry, and the very popular kamju pitta. Their drinks menu is playful too, with options like the Paan Banaras Wala cocktail for anyone who likes experimenting. Panchayat is perfect for easy evenings when you just want to relax, catch up, and enjoy flavours that feel familiar but exciting.
Where: Sainikpuri X Rd, beside vishal mart, Vayupuri, Sainikpuri, Hyderabad
When: 12 pm – 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹1,100 (For two)
9. 4Note
Inside Hyatt Gachibowli, 4Note, a stunning fine-dining space, brings together four live kitchens: North Indian, Oriental, continental/Eastern-inspired, and regional Telugu cuisine. No matter where you’re seated, you can order from any of the kitchens and watch chefs bring dishes to life with theatre-like finesse. Their menu is full of dishes worth trying, like Senorita margherita pizza, murgh malai gilafi kebab, chicken khao suey, broccoli salad, Pacchi Karam Kodi Iguru, and the lovely baklava apricot dessert.
Where: Road No. 2, Financial District, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
When: 11 am – 11 pm
10. Bruzi
Open until 1 am every day, Bruzi is the new go-to spot for late-night cravings. Known for their jumbo rolls, loaded fries, shawarma shaker, gourmet burgers, wraps, and thick shakes, Bruzi does street-style indulgence with flair. Their rolls are loaded, messy, flavourful, and very satisfying. If you love strong branding, bold flavours, and food that hits the spot after midnight, this is where you should be headed.
Where: UCO Bank Ln, Vinayak Nagar, Indira Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
When: 6:30 pm – 1 am
11. T3 – Theta Theta Telugu
Set in Jubilee Hills, the space is warm and elegant, and the menu is shaped by chef Vignesh Ramachandran, one of India’s rising culinary stars. Dishes like Mudapappu hummus, grilled ghee upma, mutton & ragi sangati, munnakaya mamsam, and baked milk halwa that melts on the palate represent regional memories presented with modern elegance. Their drinks are 0% alcohol and inspired by childhood; try the Rasna mojito, curry leaf ginger soda, sugandha soda, and even boba-style filter coffee.
Where: 8-2-293/82/A/270/A, Road No. 10 A, Gayatri Hills, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
When: 12 pm – 3:30 pm; 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: ₹2,500 (For two)
12. Babylon Brewery & Club 2.0
Spread across an unbelievable 1 lakh sq. ft, Babylon 2.0 is a full-blown universe of food, architecture, brewing, and nightlife. By day, it’s a bright and bustling brewery serving handcrafted beers and Mediterranean small plates, grills, pizzas, and contemporary Indian dishes. But by night, Babylon transforms into something spectacular, with LED-lit ceilings, multi-level dance floors, theatrical cocktails, massive domes, and music that turns the entire space into a cinematic nightlife experience. It’s dramatic, luxurious, energetic, and hands down one of the most ambitious openings Hyderabad has seen in a long time.
Where: 148/2/E, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad
When: 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹2,500 (For two)
From comforting local flavours to experimental menus, the new restaurants in Hyderabad this December prove there’s always something fresh and exciting waiting for every food lover.
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