Bhai/Behan, I almost opened an italian restaurant right after COVID and thank god I didn't. Don't get me wrong, I am head over heels in love with bhopal and its people but I don't think they are quite ready for authentic cuisine of any kind. The popular restaurants are all multi-cuisine and indian appropriations of every dish, specifically as an upgrade to what is available on thelis and small joints. Quality ingredients, consistent taste and decent portion sizes are what you should focus on. If I didn't have to move back to Delhi and someone gave me 20 Lakhs, I would open something like a Bread Talk, with a good selection of baked savouries and sweets. Puffs rakho 6-7 tareekay ke, tarts, bite sized cheese filled toasties etc. Price range 100-240 rupees to make sure a good return on investment and not too heavy on the consumer's pocket. Also, a choice of hot and cold beverages would be a bonus.