Forget Belgium, These 20 Indian Chocolate Brands Will Make Your Valentine Swoon Harder Than You Did on Your First Date

This Valentine's Day, let's be honest, your relationship with chocolate is probably longer-lasting than most of your exes. But whilst you've been sneaking Dairy Milk bars at midnight, India's chocolate scene has undergone a delicious revolution. 

From the foothills of Kerala's cacao plantations to Mumbai's artisanal ateliers, homegrown chocolatiers are transforming single-origin Indian beans into bars that would make even the Belgians jealous. These aren't your childhood sweetshop treats; these are craft chocolates with terroir, personality, and enough flavour complexity to spark proper conversation on your Valentine's date. 

Here are 20 brilliant Indian chocolate brands that deserve a spot in your Valentine's gifting repertoire.

Subko Cacao

Subko began as specialty coffee roasters before diving into cacao in 2023, bringing their pod-to-bar philosophy to life. Their range showcases single-origin Indian cacao from estates in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, with everything from 45% milk to 85% dark baRs.The brand's experimental range pushes boundaries with Indian ingredients like podi masala and curry leaf, whilst their terroir collection highlights distinct regional flavours from specific farms.

Price Range: Rs.300–Rs.500 per bar

Bon-fiction

This Rajahmundry-based brand proves that tree-to-bar chocolate can be world-class. Founded by Prathina and Akhil Grandhi after 300+ trial batches, Bon-fiction uses cacao from their own Godavari region farms. Certified chocolate-taster Prathina ensures each bar meets international standards. Their 14+ unique flavours include everything from blueberry-infused dark chocolate to innovative mango-chilli combinations, all sweetened naturally and made without preservatives.

Price Range: Rs.275–Rs.340 per bar

Anuttama

Karnataka's Anuttama takes a refreshingly healthy approach, sweetening their farm-to-bar chocolates with jaggery instead of refined sugar. Based in Bettampady, Puttur, they source cacao from their own farms and neighbouring estates in Dakshina Kannada. Their range spans from 62% to 99% dark chocolate, with inclusion bars featuring roasted almonds, cranberries, and spicy tang (ginger-pepper). All bars are vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and handcrafted in small batches.

Price Range: Rs.215–Rs.300 per bar

Pascati

India's first certified organic and Fairtrade chocolate maker, Pascati was founded by Devansh Ashar in 2014. Operating from Hamrapur in Palghar, Maharashtra, this bean-to-bar brand works closely with cacao farmers in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Their single-origin bars showcase Kerala's Malabar Hills cacao, whilst inclusion bars blend 60% dark chocolate with ingredients like blueberry walnut, orange cinnamon hazelnut, and mint. Factory tours offer chocolate enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes peek.

Price Range: Rs.300–Rs.320 per bar

Soklet

India's first tree-to-bar chocolate maker, Soklet controls every step from breeding cacao trees on their Anaimalai Hills plantation to crafting the final bar. Founded by brothers-in-law Karthikeyan Palanisamy and Harish Manoj Kumar in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, the brand's name comes from how locals pronounce "chocolate." Their packaging draws inspiration from Kanjeevaram sarees. Flavour experiments include hibiscus and pumpkin seed alongside filter kaapi dark milk chocolate.

Price Range:Rs.200–Rs.250 per 50g bar

Chitra'm

Founded in 2018 by Dr Arun Viswanathan S.K., a Cornell University food science graduate and TEDx speaker, Chitra'm is Coimbatore's award-winning bean-to-bar chocolatier. Named as tribute to his late mother Chitra, the brand earned Lonely Planet's "Best Chocolate Experience" 2020. Dr Arun trained at The Chocolate Line in Bruges and Dandelion Chocolates in San Francisco, bringing Level 2 IICCT certification expertise. Sourcing cacao from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, bestsellers include Mango Lassi, Holy Fruit Trio (mango, banana, jackfruit), and Rasmalai white chocolate. They also run Cafe Infusions.

Price Range: Rs.250–Rs.300 per 48g bar

Savorworks

Founded by Baninder Singh and Paweena Withyasathien in New Delhi, Savorworks is both a coffee roastery (established April 2020) and bean-to-bar chocolaterie (launched May 2021). This artisanal brand meticulously crafts products that reflect India's cultural tapestry, with Paweena serving as master chocolatier. They source single-origin Indian cacao and boldly experiment with combinations like their 57% dark milk chocolate. Notable collaborations include edible postcard chocolates with Hilton India. Their atelier in Greater Kailash showcases transparent, traceable craftsmanship.

Price Range: Rs.380–Rs.1,250 per product

La Folie

Since 2014, La Folie has championed real chocolate through their Mumbai-based micro-factory. Founded by Chef Sanjana and Paratesh, this bean-to-bar chocolatier sources single-origin cacao from the world's top 50 plantations in India, Central America, and Africa. Their artisanal bars use only three natural ingredients: cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and organic raw cane sugar. Inclusion bars feature berry blends, sea salt caramel, and maple chunky almond butter. They also operate boutiques and offer factory tours.

Price Range: Rs.395–Rs.500 per bar

Manam

Launched in August 2023, Manam Chocolate is Hyderabad's craft chocolate sensation that's already made waves internationally. Founder Chaitanya Muppala, India's first Level 3 Certified Chocolate Taster from IICCT, oversees the pod-to-bar journey from West Godavari farms through their Karkhana (factory). Their experiential centres in Hyderabad and Delhi showcase 350+ products across 50 categories — from tablets and bonbons to truffles and spreads. The brand emphasises Indian cacao's global potential.

Price Range: Rs.300–Rs.600 per bar

Paul and Mike

Named after Latin American fine cocoa farmers, Paul and Mike champions fine-flavour cocoa from their Kochi, Kerala headquarteRs.The brand operates cacao farms in Kochi and Coimbatore, using contemporary fermentation and processing methods to elevate Indian cacao quality. They source wet cocoa beans from progressive farmers in Idukki, Pollachi, and West Godavari, paying premiums far higher than Fairtrade rates. Their farm-to-bar tours educate chocolate lovers about craft chocolate-making. Award-winning bars include Kunafa chocolate with Afghan pistachios and 87% dark vegan varieties.

Price Range:Rs.275–Rs.613 per bar

Mason & Co

One of India's earliest bean-to-bar brands (founded 2014), Mason & Co was established by husband-wife duo Fabien Bontems and Jane Mason in Auroville. Their organic, vegan chocolates are gluten-free and soy-free, sourced from across South India. The range includes everything from 85% intense dark to creative inclusions like sourdough sea salt, peppermint, and rosemary sea salt. They also produce innovative coffee bars blended with cacao butter. Factory tours are available.

Price Range: Rs.295–Rs.385 per 60g bar

Naviluna

Formerly Earth Loaf, Mysore-based Naviluna is India's first bean-to-bar chocolate house (established 2012). Founded by David Belo, they exclusively use organically certified Indian cacao beans, taking a terroir-centric approach that emphasises flavour complexity. Their cold-processing method preserves nutritional integrity. Single-origin Kerala bars sit alongside inclusion chocolates with mango, red capsicum and chilli, spiced fig and walnut, and Himalayan fruit and nut — all with beautiful, eco-conscious packaging.

Price Range:Rs.300–Rs.400 per bar

Chockriti

Established in 2011 by Pragati Sawhney, Chockriti (meaning "fine work of art in chocolate" in Sanskrit) is a Gurugram-based luxury chocolate house. The brand uses Belgian couverture and also single-origin organic Indian cacao from Mangaluru for select baRs.They infuse chocolates with uniquely Indian-inspired flavours from world teas, flowers, spices, and herbs — think Banaras paan, RoohAfza, kulfi, and mogra jasmine. Truffles feature 55%+ cacao content, all handmade with natural ingredients. All chocolates are gluten and alcohol-free, with many vegan options available.

Price Range: Rs.385–Rs.2,720 per product

Choko La

Founded in 2005 by Vasudha Munjal Dinodia (of the Hero MotoCorp family), Choko La pioneered pure couverture chocolates in India. The Delhi NCR-based brand operates from a state-of-the-art ISO 22000-certified facility in Gurgaon with around 12 boutiques nationwide. Vasudha trained at Le Cordon Bleu London and Barry Callebaut Academy Singapore. Their offerings span chocolate bars, bonbons, sugar-free options, vegan chocolates, hot chocolate blends, and India-inspired flavours like chilli surprise and fennel fusion. The brand recently launched chocolate drinks in cans and is expanding internationally.

Price Range:Rs.300–Rs.500 per product

Entisi

Founded in 2017 by Nikki Thakker, this Mumbai-based chocolatier has served over 200,000 customers across India with six boutique stores. The name combines "EN" from Nikki, "T" from Thakker, and "SI" from chocolates. Entisi sources cacao from renowned plantations in Java, Madagascar, and Brazil, creating handcrafted confections in small batches. Their signature praline boxes feature four varieties — pistachio praline, hazelnut praline, marzipan, and hazelnut gianduja. They also offer bonbons, dragées (whole nuts coated in chocolate), macarons, and chocolate baRs.Award-winning and internationally recognised.

Price Range: Rs.250–Rs.2,250 per product

Cavasa

Founded by Harshaa Jain and based in Ambur, Tamil Nadu, Cavasa is a luxury artisanal chocolate brand that emerged from lockdown creativity. Harshaa, a graduate of the School of European Pastry Mumbai, began crafting chocolates for friends and family before establishing Cavasa with a team of seven artisans. Using globally sourced cocoa, they create chocolate bars, ganache premium bars, and dragées (including their signature Classic Hazelnut Dragées in 54% dark chocolate). Offerings include Filter Coffee Ganache and Pistachio Kunafa baRs.Beautiful gifting options with supreme craftsmanship.

Price Range:Rs.350–Rs.2,760 per product

Ether Atelier

Founded in 2019 and headed by Chef Chocolatier Prateek Bakhtiani (trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, and with experience at Le Meurice, Melissa Coppel Las Vegas), this Mumbai-based luxury chocolaterie re-contextualises chocolate as an artistic medium. Using single-origin couvertures from Colombia, Madagascar, and the Dominican Republic, Ether creates minimalist, sophisticated bars with volcanic salt, oakwood smoke, and orange peel. Collections evolve bi-annually based on emotions and memories. Their sugar-free Zero portfolio caters to health-conscious consumeRs.The atelier emphasises disciplined attention to detail and artistic expression.

Price Range: Rs.500–Rs.2,250 per product

Artisante

Artisante offers a thoughtfully curated range of exquisite artisanal chocolates alongside premium Indian estate coffee and lavish nut butteRs.Their chocolate library features handcrafted luxury bars with bold and unique flavours, alongside milk chocolate fruit and nut bars with almonds, hazelnuts, and cranberries. The brand focuses on quality ingredients and artisanal production methods. Products are available on major platforms like BigBasket and Amazon. Their extensive gift options — ranging from tasting libraries to large gift boxes — make them ideal for Valentine's gifting.

Price Range:Rs.329–Rs.4,750 per product

KOKO Pods

Kerala-based KOKO Pods practices true tree-to-bar chocolate making, sourcing cocoa exclusively from their own farm. This single-origin approach streamlines the supply chain whilst ensuring premium quality through careful post-harvest fermentation and sun-drying. Their range includes 60% to 100% cocoa bars with inclusions like delicious salt and ginger bite. Committed to sustainability, they use plastic-free packaging. Additional offerings include drinking chocolate mix, roasted cocoa nibs, and unsweetened cocoa powder.

Price Range:Rs.250–Rs.300 per bar

Terra Artisanal

Made at Varanashi Organic Farms (organic since 1991, certified 1997), Terra Artisanal follows a true tree-to-bar philosophy in Karnataka. This craft chocolate brand uses fine flavour cacao grown exclusively on Varanashi's own regenerative farms, sweetened naturally with locally sourced palm jaggery. Beyond chocolate bars, Varanashi offers immersive experiences including weekend cacao trail tours through their plantation and 5-day tree-to-bar chocolate-making workshops led by craft chocolate expert Ketaki. Perfect for those wanting to explore cacao benefits whilst indulging in rich, farm-grown flavours.

Price Range:Rs.500 per bar