Celebrate World Pizza Day 2025 with These Must-Visit Restaurants

Celebrate World Pizza Day 2025 with These Must-Visit Restaurants

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on February 8, 2025

World Pizza Day 2025 is here, bringing an irresistible opportunity to celebrate the art of pizza-making. Whether you’re a fan of classic Neapolitan-style pizzas, gourmet flavors, or hands-on culinary experiences, these top restaurants promise a pizza-filled celebration like no other!

Café Delhi Heights – Double the Delight

Café Delhi Heights is treating pizza lovers with its special Half & Half Pizzas. Diners can pick any two pizzas from the menu and enjoy them as a single, split creation. Whether you’re in the mood for a timeless Margherita or a rich Truffle Mushroom Pizza, this offer lets you enjoy two flavors in one bite!

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Availability: Across all Café Delhi Heights outlets in India

Ikigai CDH – Create Your Own Pizza

Ikigai CDH invites food lovers to craft their own pizzas with a variety of fresh toppings. Whether you enjoy bold flavors or wholesome ingredients, this interactive experience lets you customize your pizza just the way you like it.

Location: D-4, Defence Colony, New Delhi

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Toppings Selection:

  • Non-Veg: Pepperoni, Smoked Chicken, Sliced Ham

  • Veg: Mushrooms, Spinach, Olives, Artichokes, Caramelized Onion, Avocado, and more

  • Cheese: Feta, Parmesan

Neighbourly by Café Delhi Heights – Mix & Match Pizza

For those who love variety, Neighbourly by Café Delhi Heights offers a half-and-half pizza special. Choose any two favorite pizzas and create a custom combination to satisfy your cravings.

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Location: Sector 65, Gurugram

Bon Mama Café – Global Flavors with a Local Touch

Located in Gurugram, Bon Mama Café offers pizzas infused with bold flavors and premium ingredients. From cheesy Quattro Formaggi to smoky Paneer Tikka, and meaty classics like Pollo Pizza and Pepperoni, there’s something for everyone.

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Location: Reach 3Roads, Sector 70, Gurugram

Timings: 12 PM – 11 PM

SARAVA by Café Delhi Heights – Dough It Yourself

In Goa, SARAVA offers an interactive pizza-making experience where guests can knead, top, and bake their own pizzas. Plus, take home a Polaroid keepsake of your creation!

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Location: Assagao, Bardez, Goa

Timings: 3 PM – 6 PM

Pizza Pazzi, Select CITYWALK – Authentic Italian Indulgence

Pizza Pazzi presents an authentic Roman and Neapolitan pizza experience, curated by Chef Riccardo. Special World Pizza Day offerings include:

  • Artisan Pizza  – Choose Neapolitan or thin crust, customize with toppings like Arugula, Artichoke, Pineapple, and Fresh Mozzarella.

  • Dessert Pizza  – Nutella, Strawberry, Kiwi, Banana, and Pinenuts.

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Location: Select Citywalk Mall, Saket, New Delhi

Timings: 12 PM – Midnight

Cicchetti Italiano – Vegetarian Italian Delights

Cicchetti Italiano in Khan Market is the ultimate destination for vegetarian pizza lovers. With handcrafted pizzas made from organic ingredients, the menu includes indulgent options like Porcini E Tartufo, Burrata Classico, and Pizza Primavera.

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Location: 70, Khan Market, New Delhi

Timings: 12:30 PM – 1 AM

Toscano – Award-Winning Italian Experience

Toscano, an award-winning Italian restaurant in Select City Walk Mall, serves artisanal sourdough pizzas paired with a curated wine selection. With its warm hospitality and authentic flavors, Toscano is a must-visit for pizza lovers.

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Location: Select City Walk Mall, New Delhi

Timings: 11 AM – 11 PM

The Mission Bay – A San Francisco-Style Celebration

Delhi’s first San Francisco-themed restaurant, Mission Bay, offers a “Make Your Own Flatbread” experience this World Pizza Day. With fresh farm-to-table ingredients and creative toppings like Shimeji Mushrooms, Chicken Asado, and Caponata Burrata, every bite is a delight.

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Location: Malviya Nagar, Delhi

Timings: 12:30 PM – 12 AM

Celebrate World Pizza Day in Style!

From gourmet pizzas to hands-on cooking experiences, these restaurants offer something for every pizza lover. Gather your friends and family, head to one of these hotspots, and make this World Pizza Day a truly delicious one!


Celebrate World Chocolate Day at Dolci with Decadent Handcrafted Delights

Celebrate World Chocolate Day at Dolci with Decadent Handcrafted Delights

By Nishang Narayan

Published on July 8, 2025

This July, immerse yourself in pure chocolate bliss as Dolci celebrates World Chocolate Day with a stunning collection of handcrafted creations designed to delight every chocolate lover. From silky truffles to indulgent cakes, each dessert showcases Dolci’s dedication to premium chocolate craftsmanship, promising an experience that’s rich, luxurious, and unforgettable.

Whether treating yourself to a moment of indulgence or sharing sweet memories with friends and family, this specially curated collection is crafted to satisfy even the most discerning chocolate connoisseurs. With a strong commitment to quality ingredients and traditional techniques, every bite at Dolci celebrates the rich heritage of fine chocolate.

At the core of each creation is the world-renowned Callebaut chocolate from Belgium, known for its exceptional quality and deep flavour profile. This premium chocolate forms the foundation of all Dolci’s chocolate offerings, ensuring each dessert delivers the authentic taste and smooth texture that true chocolate enthusiasts seek.

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Event Details:

  • Date: July 7, 2025

  • Venues: Dolci outlets at Cunningham Road, New BEL Road, and Lavelle Road, Bengaluru

Featured treats include:

  • Fresh Cream Truffle

  • Matilda Cake

  • Chocolate Noisette

  • Chocolate Praline

  • Chocolate Éclair

  • Gooey Chocolate Cake

Rich, decadent, and crafted with love — this isn’t just dessert, it’s a celebration of chocolate at its finest. Each creation is a testament to artisanal excellence, blending classic methods with a touch of contemporary flair.

Step into Dolci this World Chocolate Day and discover why for true chocolate lovers, quality always comes first.


Conrad Pune Celebrates World Chocolate Day with Bonbons, Workshops & High Tea

Conrad Pune Celebrates World Chocolate Day with Bonbons, Workshops & High Tea

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on July 8, 2025

This World Chocolate Day, Conrad Pune is making the city’s sweetest dreams come true with an exclusive celebration titled The Chocolate Chapter, hosted at the beloved Pune Sugar Box. From 6th to 16th July, dessert lovers can dive into a special chocolate menu featuring decadent creations like Passion Fruit Gel Bonbons, Pan Bahar Bonbons, Irish Maple bites, and indulgent Nama Chocolate, all handcrafted to perfection.

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The celebration reaches its peak on 7th July with an exclusive invite-only chocolate tasting and high tea event from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, led by award-winning pastry chef Krutika Gawas. With over 8.5 years of expertise in French patisserie and a recent win at a prestigious French pastry competition, Chef Krutika offers guests an intimate, behind-the-scenes experience into the world of chocolate making.

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The highlight includes uncovering the "Conrad Chocolate Secret" and exploring a curated chocolate tasting paired with a beautiful high tea setup. Whether you're attending the workshop or simply dropping by Pune Sugar Box for the chocolate menu, this celebration promises a sensorial journey through flavours and artistry that makes World Chocolate Day a truly memorable affair.


Chinese Wok and Big Bowl Shine with National Awards in 2025

Chinese Wok and Big Bowl Shine with National Awards in 2025

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on June 10, 2025

Lenexis Foodworks, a key player in India’s quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, has made a remarkable mark in 2025, with its brands Chinese Wok and Big Bowl sweeping top honours across multiple award platforms nationwide. These recognitions reflect the group’s consistent growth, operational strength, and deep connection with Indian consumers.

Chinese Wok, the company’s flagship brand, was crowned QSR Chain of the Year at the ET Great India Retail Awards, and was celebrated as a Category Disruptor in the Restaurants, QSR & Food Services segment at the ET Brand Disrupt Awards. Its innovation in digital engagement was recognized with a win at the MOMMY Awards 2025 for Best Use of AR/VR, showcasing its shift towards experiential marketing.

At the Food Connoisseurs India Awards 2025, Chinese Wok earned the title of Best Quick Service Restaurant Chain - West India. Regionally, it stood out at the Times Food & Nightlife Awards with multiple titles including:

  • Best Asian Casual Dining – Navi Mumbai and Thane

  • Best Chinese Restaurant – Thane, Navi Mumbai, Jaipur, and Noida

  • Best QSR Casual Dining – Gurgaon

On the delivery front, the Swiggy Awards 2025 recognized Chinese Wok’s popularity across several cities:

  • Best Chinese:

    • Rank 1 in Madurai, Amritsar, Mysore

    • Rank 2 in Vadodara, Mumbai, Faridabad, Kanpur

    • Rank 3 in Jalandhar, Chennai, Vijayawada, Jaipur, Lucknow, Nagpur

  • Best Momos – Chennai

  • Best Newcomer – Manipal

Meanwhile, Big Bowl, the cloud kitchen brand from Lenexis, won Cloud Kitchen of the Year – West India at the Food Connoisseurs India Awards, and ranked second in Best Chinese (Amritsar) at the Swiggy Awards.

These accolades come as Lenexis Foodworks pursues its vision of scaling up to 500 stores by 2027, opening 100 new outlets annually. From one outlet in 2015, the company has grown to over 235 locations in 35+ cities, positioning Chinese Wok as India’s largest Chinese QSR chain. The group is also expanding into East India with aggressive growth plans in Kolkata and neighbouring markets.

2025 also marked a year of fresh innovations. Chinese Wok launched new street-style offerings such as Kurkure Momos and Desi Chowmein, tailored to local tastes. The brand also debuted its cricket season ad campaign, blending themed visuals, contests, and special packaging.

Lenexis Foodworks continues to invest in storytelling and community efforts, from school outreach programs to revamped in-store experiences, strengthening its identity as a vibrant, home-grown brand. As it celebrates a decade of impact, the company is set to redefine Asian fast food experiences across India.

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