With festivals around the corner, its that time of the year to get dressed up and eat without thinking of the calories! After not being able to dine in for the longest time, Mumbaikars are now free to make dinner plans! From Indian to Non Indian cuisines these new restaurants in Mumbai are ready to serve you for an indulgent feast.
Discover these newest establishments around the city or if you're looking for a cozy night indoors with a lot of chit chats, wines and comfort of your home, you can try out foods from the latest cloud kitchens as well.
1. Dirty Martini, Bandra
What: The newest entrant is Bandra Reclamation’s Dirty Martini. This 120-seater cocktail bar with an indoor as well as an outdoor area stretches to 3,300 sq ft and is buzzing throughout the week.
Food and Ambience: With more than 20 martinis and 50 shooters their cocktail menu is extensive! Pair your drinks with wood fired pizzas and some mouth watering signature dishes. Curated by Chef Makarand Samant some recommendations from the menu are avocado and goat cheese crostini, the five herb tofu, shish taouk and the three-cheese Swiss chard ravioli. Dirty Martini is a a vibrant and elegant space with lush green outdoors and a menu that has something for everyone.
Location: Ground floor, Bombay Art Society, Reclamation, Bandra West. Call 9052579000
Price: Rs. 1800 for two (approx.)
2. Kunafa World, Bandra
What: Diwali is all about the warm, indulgent and decadant sweets! And if you want to try something other than the traditional Indian sweets, you must try this traditional Palestinian dessert! A Kunafa is made from spun or shredded pastry soaked in sugar syrup and is a sensory delight! Especially the one made at Kunafa World, you can try the classic kunafa with flavours ranging from caramel, lotus biscoff and nutella!
Food and Ambience: Located in Bandra, Kunafa World is a small fairly tight-spaced parlour with a open front yard. If you want to hang out with your Diwali crew for a after dinner sweet craving, this could be your new space. Go for a something more traditional with their cream and cheese varieties if you wish to try the original flavours. Mumbai-raised entrepreneur cum MBBS Dr. Arshia Siddique has brought Kunafa World to the buzzing streets of Bandra after Bengaluru Kochi, and Vijayawada. For Insta worthy stories watch your kunafa cooking on the rotating burner-a stove in front of you! For more than two people order a single Kunafa to share. You can also opt for the minis where you can try an assortment of four or more flavours.
Location: Shop No. 3, Simple Apartments, 16th Road, Near Mini Punjab, Bandra West. Call 7304605186
Price: Between Rs. 280 and Rs. 400
3. Pink Wasabi, Juhu
What: The chic and 'grammable Pink Wasabi offers fine pan-Asian cuisine made with precision and passion. The term ‘pink’ in Pink Wasabi is more than just a name and is taken every seriously while serving the food. The diners will be greeted by a pink paradise as they embark on the sensory adventure featuring fresh ingredients and gourmet delicacies.
Food and Ambience: With both indoor and outdoor seating available, this place will greet you with hues of pink from the minute you step in. For a juicy start to your meal, start with dim sums and then sushi. The slow-cooked pork belly with chilli plum sauce are crowd favourites. For desserts the jasmine mousse with raspberry is the perfect to end the night. You can easily fit up to 100 people so whether you're planning an intimate party or a fancy brunch - Pink Wasabi won't disappoint you!
Location: Eden Square building, 10th Rd, Juhu. Call 7208862234
Price: Rs. 1800 for two (approx.)
4. Social, Chembur
What: SOCIAL has now opened a new outpost in the bustling neighbourhood of Chembur. Known to have an unique identity as a space where culture, creativity, and community collide, SOCIAL is the place to hangout with your friends!
Food and Ambience: With industrial decor using corrugated metal sheets on the walls and brightly coloured exterior, the atmosphere reflects a total chilled vibe. If you have been to the other SOCIAL branches, the menu stars comfort dishes featuring crispy potato skins, hearty burgers and hot wings.
Location: Natraj Compound, Dr Choithram Gidwani Road, near Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Chembur. Call 8657991232
Price: Rs. 2,000 for two (approx.)
5. Blah!, Bandra Kurla Complex
What: Blah! is the perfect cosy brunch place For Diwali with your girl friends in BKC. Be it a date or a chilled brunch with your friends, you must try out Blah. Blah is latest venture by serial restaurateurs Dhaval Udeshi, Pawan Shahri and Nikita Harisinghani’s. The restaurant is divided into multiple pockets for private and public dining. The menu puts you in a fresh and laid back mood, perfect for brunch.
Food and Ambience: The food and warm ambience at this place is anything but blah. Adorned with sculptural light fixtures, playful swings and a ceiling embellished with herb planters, the food features contemporary twists on the brunch classics. Try out the artisanal cocktails made with a ‘garden-to-glass’ philosophy. You can actually see the herbs growing across the ceiling with the support of grow lights. Don't forget to take photos under the flamingo before you leave.
Location: Ground Floor, Capital Building, Unit 4, Block G, Bandra Kurla Complex. Call 7710805999
Price: Rs. 2,000 for two (approx.)
6. Hurrems, Bandra Kurla Complex
What: Baklava is such a indulgent Turkish confectionery, and Hurrems is Mumbai's new lounge at Jio World Drive, BKC. Hurrem is first all-Turkish confectionery of the country, and you are in for a treat!
Food and Ambience: Take a break on a lazy afternoon for a Turkish coffee and handcrafted, nutty baklava that will transport you to the by-lanes of Turkey. With all 100% vegetarian menu, if you are in a mood to have a meal indulge in the boreks (thin, flaky pastries with a variety of fillings) and quiches.
Location: Jio World Drive, Maker Maxity, Opposite MMRDA, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East and JW Marriott, Juhu
Price: Rs. 1,600 for two (approx.)
7. Art of Dum
What: Sanjay Vazirani’s delivery kitchen Art of Dum follows the traditional ‘dum pukht’ style of cooking. Serving slow cooked delicious north Indian dishes soaked in the aroma and flavours. This restaurant pays homage to the royal kitchens of Awadh with comforting and finger licking dishes like rajma ke galouti, dum pukht kakori and an array of biryanis and pulaos.
Food: Art of Dum is the right place to order from on Diwali evening. Host a party for your friends and family and make sure you order Dal Makhani, Handi Nimbu Chicken, Kumbh Dum Dama Dum and Gosht Korma Shahjahani. The kitchen lays emphasis on sustainability with reusable packaging consisting of glass jars, clay handis and steel cutlery.
Order Details: Visit this website or call 7304000900. Currently, they only deliver from South Bombay to Bandra.
Price: Rs. 800 for two (approx.)
8. Recca, Kala Ghoda
What: Say hello to chef Saby Gorai’s first Mumbai venture, Recca. With a focus on the food of the Mediterranean the menu features dishes borrowed from Greece, Armenia, the Middle East and Turkey creating dishes with local ingredients.
Food and Ambience: Easing into the plush leather couches, we take in the aerial gardens and large bay windows that overlook the tree-lined avenues of the neighbourhood. Try Recca’s selection of clay pot pasta, Armenian-style raviolis with cheese and tomato broth.
Location: 4, Mandlik Rd, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai. Contact: 022 2280 1144
Price: Rs. 1,500 for two (approx.)
9. The Table
What: The Table is located just behind Taj Hotel in Colaba, likely to be the first restaurant in India boasting Californian cuisine. For a special evening, this restaurant is apt with being known amongst the most stylish and unique restaurants.
Food and Ambience: Serving an all-day menu The Table uses the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients try the zucchini spaghetti, and grilled calamari, the baby eggplant with babaganoush and the curiously coloured beef risotto. End your meal with their scrumptious banana bread pudding. The all-day breakfast menu includes a variety of omelettes, benedicts (with shrimp cakes, smoked salmon or bacon), bagels, waffles, pancakes, healthy bowls of banana or pumpkin porridge, and smoothie bowls. Pair it with the coffee selection ranges from affogato, Americano, cortado and macchiato and the single-estate beans sourced from the Kodaikanal brand Nandan Coffee.
Location: Kalash Peshi Building, Near Hotel Suba Palace, Shivaji Marg, Apollo Bandar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400039. Contact +91 22-2282-5000
Price: Rs. 4,000 for two (approx.), Reservations are recommended
10. Butterfly High
What: With a second outlet in Thane, Butterfly High is here with a total millennial vibe. Whether you choose to go here for cocktails or a dinner party, this place is definitely going to impress you!
Food and Ambience: Visit this restaurant for a burst of colours and cosy interiors. Serving funky cocktails - Muay The Boxing, Hawaiian Pineapple, Old Fashion Roast, and Gin are a few to have a fun evening!
Location: Unit no. 4, Ground Floor, Jet Airways Godrej BKC, G Block, next to MCA, Bandra Kurla Complex, Ban, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051. Call +91 91524 60022
Price: Rs. 2,200 for two (approx.)
With celebrations on mind and a time where we can finally share some laughs in person, its certainly worth stepping out of the house! Make sure you book your table in advance since a lot of us are looking forward to this time of the year. Take a break from sweets at home and surprise your spouse with a dinner date. Or ask your friends to spend an evening of cocktail at one of these restaurants. Whatever you do, we hope you have the best time this festive season!
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