NEW DELHI: Mido Social House, a premium European social dining destination under Flying Sparrow Hospitality, will open in South Delhi on 29th April 2026, introducing a more fluid, contemporary way of experiencing European cuisine, centred around the table rather than the course, bringing alive the idea of a European ‘social house’ in Delhi.
Founded by Kanishk Tuteja, the restaurateur behind Nukkad Cafe and Bar (New Delhi and Dehradun), 1 Oak, Kipos & Nest, and helmed by Corporate Executive Chef Aayush Khandelwal, Mido moves away from the formal, geography-bound European dining model in favour of something far more intuitive. The format is shareable and socially driven, transitioning seamlessly from a sun-lit afternoon gathering into a late-night lounge.
At its core, Mido draws from the Italian notion of mezzo, the middle ground and the meeting point. The menu brings together European small plates, pastas, flatbreads, and a dedicated Kebaberie using traditional coal-fired techniques, subtly integrating Delhi’s affinity for live-fire cooking within a European framework.
Hero dishes include Patatas Bravas 2.0, Harissa Pulled Chicken Borek, Smoked Vegetable Koobideh, Lamb Adana, Baked Vodka Rigatoni, Eggplant Parmigiana, Tomatoes and Stracciatella, and the Mido Mezze Platter, a generous, shareable spread designed to set the tone for the table. The approach remains chef-led, combining high-quality local produce with select imported ingredients, guided by seasonality and restraint.
The bar programme is anchored by The Lunar Ritual, a cocktail experience that unfolds across three phases of the moon, The Waxing Ritual, The Full Illumination, and The Waning Eclipse. The menu progresses in depth and intensity, pairing visual clarity with layered flavour. Using modern clarification techniques, each cocktail is precise in structure yet expressive on the palate, with a focus on texture, from light foams to silkier finishes, ensuring balance from the first sip to the last. The programme evolves seasonally, remaining tied to a broader sensory narrative.
The space, designed by Studio Chromed, brings together European design sensibilities with an intimate, residential warmth, defined by earthy tones, quiet green pockets, and a material palette suited to candlelit evenings.
“While Delhi is home to several European restaurants, most continue to follow a formal, course-led approach to dining. What felt missing was a clearly defined ‘social house’, a space designed not around structure, but around shared experience. At Mido, European flavours are interpreted through this lens: menus that encourage sharing, a format that allows for spontaneity, and an atmosphere that evolves with the table. It shifts the focus from individual plates to collective moments, where conversations unfold naturally, dishes move across the table, and no two experiences feel the same. Mido isn’t just about dining differently; it’s about creating a space people return to for its energy, its ease, and the sense of connection it fosters.”
