CinCin Brings a Slice of Dolce Vita to Gurgaon

Gurgaon’s Golf Course Road feels like it’s on a bit of a victory run, with a fresh crop of restaurants opening up across the neighbourhood. A few months ago, Bangkok’s Nara Thai set up shop, and now it’s CinCin’s turn. Both concepts by Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH), the hospitality arm of the Aditya Birla Group, sit side by side in Godrej GCR.

CinCin, meaning “cheers” in Italian, is a premium casual Italian restaurant that has been around in Mumbai’s BKC since 2017, and remains one of the city’s go-to spots for everything from brunch to coffee hour, or even date nights. The Gurgaon outpost seems to bring that same energy alive.

Robb Report India got exclusive access ahead of the restaurant’s opening on April 27, 2026.

The Space

When you enter the 110-cover space, you realise how much of it feels like an Italian escape. There’s a splash of colour—from blues to oranges, whites to earthy shades—all of which never feel over the top. One corner at CinCin feels like it’s been lifted straight out of an old Italian home, with framed white windows, a patio you can’t quite wander into, and ‘Mentally in Italy’ splashed across, with flowers spilling all around. There’s also a bicycle here with a basket, making it a great photo-op spot. A little further on, a bright yellow Fiat sits with its bonnet piled high with baskets of blood oranges, lemons, and pomegranates.

Beyond the décor, there’s the CinCineria, which focuses on the coffee programme along with small bites and bakes to go with it. There’s also a pizzeria—an open arch lined with mosaic tiles—that gives you a peek into the pizza-making, and a bar where you can watch the team in action, shaking up cocktails and zero-proof drinks with flair.

The Food

Fair warning: you’ll probably need a siesta after this meal. The menu is extensive, leaning into comfort-first Italian food without any gimmicks. There’s a soups and salads section, but we skipped that and went straight for the Cichetti—what Italians call small, shareable plates. 

The Pollo Piccante, with diced chicken, garlic, chilli and tomato sauce, was bold and punchy, with just the right amount of heat that doesn’t overwhelm the palate. The Gamberi—river prawns with cherry tomato, olive oil, fresh chilli and garlic—is best enjoyed with their homemade focaccia to mop up every bit of the sauce. A clear standout was the Maiali Di Bombette, grilled pork belly stuffed with tomme-style pecorino—rich, juicy, and incredibly tender, served alongside a house-made hot barbecue sauce that brought in a smoky, slightly sweet kick.

For vegetarians, there’s plenty to choose from, but don’t miss the Crostini E Zucca with roasted butternut squash, pickled onion, and blue cheese, and the Suppli—rice fritters filled with onion jam, pecorino romano, and mozzarella. Yes, it’s a bit of a cheese overload, but very worth it.

If you enjoy pastas, expect a bit of a party on the table with their selection of hand-rolled varieties. There’s a lot to try (honestly, more than one visit can cover), but our picks include the creamy Lasagna Di Funghi with mushrooms and grana cheese, and the Gnocchi Pesto, with a flavourful pesto and pine nuts.

If you’re a truffle fan, you’re in for a treat with options like the Tajarin with truffle butter sauce and king trumpet mushrooms—the server comes to your table to shave fresh black truffle on top. The Calamarata is another great option, with vodka, spicy tomato cream, basil oil, and asparagus.

They’ve also got Neapolitan pizzas on the menu. With hardly any space left, we had a slice or two of the Cime Di Rapa, a classic margherita topped with broccolini, celery, San Marzano tomatoes, Konark cheese, and fior di latte, and the Frutti Di Mare with mixed seafood, rocket leaves, San Marzano tomatoes, Pecorino Romano and fior di latte.

Drinks and Desserts

The drinks menu complements the food, with a mix of refreshing signatures and spritzers that pair easily with the meal. The philosophy behind it is sprezzatura—the Italian art of making complex things feel effortless.

You’ve got cocktails like The 1889 Secret, inspired by the year Neapolitan pizza originated; it quite literally tastes like pizza in a glass and comes with a parmesan crisp. The tequila-based Crimson Pact, with aperol, habanero, passionfruit, blood orange, and a tajin salt rim, is another interesting addition, drawing from a story where blood oranges once served as currency in parts of Italy.

Sip and Seek is their take on the espresso martini, layered with notes of coffee, chocolate, truffle, and banana. For something a little more potent, Midnight in Amalfi brings alive the spirit of Amalfi’s sunsets with its red hue and a diamond-shaped ice finished with butter.

For easy afternoons or leisurely evenings, spritzers like One in a Melon (with aperol, watermelon and prosecco) and Spritz Al Limone (with limoncello and prosecco) are equally good options. There’s also a section dedicated to negronis.

As the Italians say, there’s always space for dolci—and we couldn’t agree more. Their tiramisu (minus alcohol) is creamy and balanced, while the pannacotta with coconut and almonds is just the right amount of jiggly, though the fig jam was a bit too sweet. They’ve also got a selection of gelatos.

RR Verdict

All in all, CinCin offers plenty of reasons to gather—whether with friends, family, colleagues, or your partner. After all, this is a menu worth cheering for!