CinCin

Text: Rupali Dean

Step into CinCin’s Gurgaon outpost, and you’re practically teleported to a sun-soaked Italian piazza, only, this piazza is tucked into a corner of Millennium City. Bursting with vibrant blues, tangerine pops, and earthy tones, the 110-seater is a head-turner without trying too hard. Picture this, a quaint nook styled like an old Italian home, with ‘Mentally in Italy’ whimsically painted across, flowers tumbling down, and a cheery bicycle with a bread-laden basket, perfect Instagram bait. Not to mention, a sunny yellow Fiat, its hood holding a charming market scene of blood oranges and lemons. It’s not kitsch; it’s a postcard brought to life. But CinCin isn’t all vibes, its food is the headline act. The CinCineria promises artisanal coffee and bakes, while its pizzeria and bar draw you in with their open theatricality. The star of the small plates? The Maiali Di Bombette, grilled pork belly stuffed with Pecorino, hugged by a smoky BBQ sauce. Don’t leave without a bowl of their solace inducing Lasagna Di Funghi. And the pizzas? Cime Di Rapa will have you saying ciao to calorie counts.

Try the 1889 Secret, a cocktail nodding to the birth of Neapolitan pizza, tasting audaciously like pizza in liquid form, Parmesan crisp and all. Feeling bold? The Crimson Pact marries tequila, passion fruit, and blood orange with a fiery tajin rim, inspired by tales of blood oranges as barter in old Italy. For espresso martini fans, Sip and Seek adds intrigue with truffle and banana, while Midnight in Amalfi stirs up coastal romance with butter-finished brilliance. Afternoon lazing? Reach for a One in a Melon spritzer.

The dolci, especially the cloud-soft tiramisu, wraps up the experience like a warm Italian embrace. Pasta is optional, but delight is mandatory. Buona fortuna choosing! Pro tip, schedule a siesta. You’ll need it.

Crostini E Zucca	Agnolotti	Cime Di Rapa

Ground Floor, Godrej, Unit No. 11, Golf Course Road, Gurugram, Haryana 132002
Mob: 0 86570 68036
Meal for two: Approximately Rs 2,500 + taxes, without alcohol