Restaurant India News: Scarlet Opens Third Outlet in Kolkata at Mani Square, Expands Café Footprint

Scarlet has added a third outlet to its portfolio with a new location at Mani Square, signalling continued expansion within high-footfall retail environments. The move reflects a targeted approach to scale within established consumption hubs while maintaining consistency in design and menu delivery.

The latest outlet has been developed as a contemporary café format with a focus on spatial efficiency and customer flow. The design incorporates a mix of Mediterranean and tropical elements, with curved layouts, defined seating zones, and integrated greenery aimed at enhancing dwell time. Materials such as wood, cane, rattan, and stone have been used to align with the brand’s positioning in the mid-premium café segment. An open bakery format has been introduced as part of the layout to improve product visibility and operational transparency, while large glazed sections ensure natural lighting and external visibility.

The format indicates a hybrid café model that combines dine-in, takeaway, and bakery retail under one roof. The menu strategy continues to focus on a mix of core café offerings and high-margin dessert categories. Product categories include baked goods, breakfast platters, small plates, and beverages, supported by customised cakes and takeaway options to drive additional revenue streams.

Key menu items include desserts such as tiramisu, Matilda cake, donuts, and cheesecakes, alongside snack and meal options like croffles, sandos, sweet potato fries, and Mediterranean bowls. The outlet also features items such as Tex Mex finger fries and an açai-based smoothie bowl, indicating an effort to diversify into global flavour profiles and health-focused offerings. Breakfast combinations, grilled protein bowls, and savoury French toast variants further expand the all-day dining positioning, while beverage offerings include standard café formats such as latte and frappuccino.

“We had multiple location options for our third outlet, but a lot of our regulars come all the way from Salt Lake just for our food and ambience. So choosing this location felt natural. Red is the colour of Scarlet, so we wanted that to echo across the space, from the tree to the smallest decor accents, even down to the all-red menu. Everything carries a hint of scarlet,” said Mannvi, the Founder.

Industry observers note that the decision to open within a mall environment aligns with broader retail trends where café brands leverage established footfall and integrated shopping ecosystems to drive repeat consumption. The brand’s continued expansion suggests a focus on strengthening its presence in urban clusters while maintaining a standardised customer experience across outlets.

With this addition, Scarlet continues to scale its operations, using design, menu engineering, and location strategy to position itself within the competitive café segment.