While in Mumbai, indulge in a delectable dining experience and refreshing beverages at any of these six restaurants.
1. Café Corra
This year, Café Corra offers a captivating ambiance with its picturesque Bali-themed interior, taking inspiration from Bali’s serene and upscale cafes. The vintage wooden and white decor scheme adds to the cafe’s charm. The restaurant, featuring Continental and Mexican cuisines, serves delectable delights such as Teriyaki Cottage Cheese Skewers, Truffle Arancini, and Activated Charcoal Thai Basil Chicken Dim sums, making it a truly remarkable dining experience.
Where: Shop No 5 Ekdant Building, New Link Rd, Oshiwara, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
2. Bustle
Bustle, a rooftop haven, serves an array of delightful coffee and is an ideal spot to unwind with friends and loved ones. Revel in the mesmerizing sunsets from the rooftop, offering a picturesque view of Mumbai’s skyline. As the evening unfolds, the atmosphere transforms into a vibrant setting for enjoying drinks while soaking in the scenic beauty of the Borivali landscape. Whether a cosy coffee gathering or a lively evening, Bustle provides the perfect backdrop for memorable moments.
Where: 7th floor, Tanishq showroom, Vini Elegance, Lokmanya Tilak Rd, Mini Zaveri Bazaar, Mhatre Wadi, Borivali
3. Bastian
Love Bandra’s Bastian? Well, hold onto your hats because there’s a second location now! Situated in Worli, this new venue boasts even more space and, dare we say, more excitement. Prepare to be enchanted by its quaint charm and quirky elements in the dining area before indulging in some top-notch cocktails at the impressive 28-foot hydraulic bar, expertly tended to by the ever-friendly John Leese. For the ultimate dining experience, snag a seat in the PDR section on the upper level, offering a breath-taking bird’s-eye view of the stunning dining space adorned with exquisite Papier-mâché chandeliers.
Where: Wadia International Center, Worli.
4. Ode
Chef Rahul Akerkar, best known for launching restaurants like Indigo and Qualia, is back with his latest culinary venture in collaboration with Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality. Ode is all about familiar, comforting flavours served with a contemporary spin. The space is designed in warm tones with leather, wood, and stone accents and features an al fresco dining section. The menu lists an extensive selection of nibbles and sharing plates such as chorizo tostada with smoked cashew queso, eggplant taco, charred prawns, sourdough pastas, pizzas, and desserts like tarte tatin. You also have a choice of wines and craft cocktails.
Where: Raheja Altimus, Gate no. 4, Worli, P.B. Marg. Tel: 09076031111
5. Aamchee
Helmed by Pinky Chandan Dixit, founder of the iconic Gujarati eatery Soam, Aamchee offers a playful take on flavours that make Mumbai’s food one-of-a-kind. The menu, crafted by Anuradha Medhora of Charoli Foods, lets you savour gymkhana corn chowder, Matunga rasam, East Indian waffle chaat, desi potato fries, and other bites. End on a sweet note with the vanilla and hot chocolate sandwich. Pair your meal with refreshing spritzers and sodas.
Where: Soni Building 46, Pandita Ramabai Road, Opp Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Girgaon Chowpatty
6. Cosy Box
Known as the official food partner of the Cannes Film Festival, the restaurant has just made its Mumbai debut after launching an outpost in Delhi. Bringing its culinary finesse to the city, you can enjoy a mix of Mediterranean, European, Oriental, and modern Indian flavours in a glamorous setting with glossy marble, plush seating, and chrome accents. Savour robata grills, mezze, and seafood delicacies, including a flammable Turkish trolley that creates an interactive experience, and sip on eclectic libations from craft cocktails to barrel-aged whisky.
Where: Unit No. 6 & 7, Cosy Box, One Lodha Place, Senapati Bapat Marg.
