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Mumbai is easily one of the best cities to explore when it comes to diverse food options and fine dining. And it only keeps getting better! Whether it is newer cuisines, more experimental approaches, or speciality eateries, Mumbai’s ever-growing list of restaurants is a treat for foodies.
In the past few weeks, many new entrants on the block have us quite excited. From Chef Seefah’s newest comfort food offering to Bastian’s opulent take on Peruvian-Asian cuisine, these newly opened restaurants in Mumbai have something for everyone!
INKA, Lower Parel
Starting the list of new restaurants in Mumbai with a bang is the latest from Bastian Hospitality, INKA. The group’s first Peruvian-Asian restaurant is headed by Chef Kinyo Rodas Tristan and is a 200-seater with stunning interiors. Their menu is divided into three categories, namely Bosque (forest), Montana (mountains), and Mar (ocean), offering not just a culinary but also a sensory experience. At the bar, their expert mixologist, Dario Araujo, curates Latin-inspired cocktails with flair, serving everything from classics to the most innovative takes. What’s not to like!
Where: Peninsula Corporate Park, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Price: NA
Eve, Santacruz
Eve Cafe & Bar, after their stellar run in Powai and Worli, open in Santacruz West this month. With grand interiors, stellar service, and a warm inviting vibe, Eve is one of the most exciting new restaurants in Mumbai in March.
Marrying an old world charm in the space with indulgent flavours, Eve’s third outing is as perfect for fun brunches as it is for cosy dinner dates. Their bar offering expertly crafted signature cocktails like Dr Pandan and Mind Over Matcha, is simply the cherry on top.
Where: Commerz-54, Ward-H/W, Opposite Valencia Building, SV Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai
Price: Rs 2,500 for two
Late Checkout, Lower Parel
Offering Asian-inspired dining, and beautifully crafted cocktails, this new restaurant in Mumbai quite literally wants you to opt for a ‘Late Checkout’. Built in what used to be a textile warehouse, this stunning eatery helmed by Chef Amit Dhoundiyal offers promises a fun, indulgent culinary experience. Whether it is their signature cocktails like Main Character Energy, or sushi options like Charcoal Asparagus Roll and Sesame Crusted Salmon Tataki, Late Checkout is a great new option to check out this weekend.
Where: 242, Mathuradas Mill Estate Compound, S.B Marg, Near Viva Center, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Price: Rs 2,200 for two
Pomodoro | Pasta & Coffee Bar, Bandra West
There is no dearth of good Italian restaurants in Mumbai, so what makes Pomodoro special then? Their fresh hand-rolled pasta! Chef Afshaa Rajqotwala’s beautiful, sunny eatery exudes a very Dolce Far Niente charm, channelling the spirit of the Italian fare with simple, and fresh ingredients.
Whether it’s their speciality coffee, stunning antipasti, or luscious desserts, this newly opened restaurant in Mumbai should be high on your list of places to check out soon!
Where: Shop 2, Kalpitam Building, 16th Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: Rs 2,000 for two
The Tanjore Tiffin Room, NESCO, Goregaon
If you love good South Indian fare, the odds are that The Tanjore Tiffin Room is a familiar name. The great news for Mumbaikars is that the iconic eatery now has a new address in the city apart from their Versova and Bandra outlets.
Their newest launch in NESCO, Goregaon is also their largest in the city, and is full of stunning corners channeling the perfect Tamilian homely charm. If you are looking for newly opened restaurants in Mumbai that are comforting and hit a spot, this can’t be missed!
Where: Hall 2, Ground Floor, Ward P/S, Nesco Center, Western Express Highway, Goregaon East, Mumbai
Price: Rs 1,500 for two
The Dimsum Room, Fort
Bringing the lanes of Hong Kong to the city, this newly opened restaurant in Mumbai is a culinary haven for dimsum lovers. Pot stickers, Xiao Long Bao, Wontons, Siu Mai, you name it, they have it. Once you’ve had your fill of dimsums, you can also try the other options on the menu like Bang Bang Chicken, Rou Jia Mou with mock meat, and desserts like Chocolate & Sichuan Pepper Fondant Cake.
This eatery, helmed by Chef Mrigank Singh and Chef Malavika Pratap, is dinner only, so make your reservations accordingly.
Where: 3rd Floor, Building 30, K Dubash Marg, Fort, Mumbai
Price: Rs 3,000 for two
The Barn Café, Santacruz
If, after a speciality eatery, you want to explore food from all over, The Barn Café is the place to be. This new restaurant in Mumbai is situated inside the Food Square, and offers gourmet options from a variety of cuisines.
Whether it is Margherita pizza made the way an Italian nonna would, or the Mongolian Rice Noodles that open your eyes to a brand new palette, this eatery, headed by Chef Sushil Multani is always a great option.
Where: Plot 106, CTS G/566, Lower Ground Floor, Linking Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai
Price: Rs 1,200 for two
Mezzo Mezzo, JW Marriott, Juhu
One of the latest entrants on the block, Mezzo Mezzo is the in-house eatery at JW Marriot in Juhu, offering European fare, headed by Chef Roberto Apa.
Soak up the views while you feast on the menu that reflects the 15+ years of the chef’s experience, seasoned with his love for cooking that began at 8 in his grandmother’s cucina. With influences from Greece, Spain, Italy, and Turkey, both in design as well as in dishes, this new restaurant in Mumbai is a great idea for both a Sunday brunch with friends as well as a laidback dinner with family.
Where: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai
Price: Rs 2,500 for two
Khao Man Gai, Bandra
Khao Man Gai might be new to the city’s culinary scene, but Chef Seefah isn’t! The much loved chef who is also the force behind the awarded eatery Seefah with husband Chef Karan, has brought to Bandra, the comfort food of Thailand.
Devoted to Thai chicken rice, this new restaurant in Mumbai is cosy and fully gives you the street-side feels of being in Bangkok. Whether you like it steamed, grilled, or fried, Khao Man Gai has it all, and then some more!
Where: Shop No 14, Dunhill Apartments, Ranwar, Waroda Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: NA
Kico, Andheri
This entry on the list of new restaurants in Mumbai is just simply unique! Why? It’s India’s first sneaker retailing cocktail bar! You read that right. You can sip the craftiest of cocktails while buying the fanciest of sneakers at this eatery.
If cool vibes was a place, it’d be Kico! Apart from the very interesting concept, their menu will also delight you. The bar keeps it classic with the best of the liquor in the country, and the food options to go with it are just as good. Win win we say!
Where: Shop 8-15, Ground Floor, Raheja Classique, New Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri Lokhandwala, Andheri West, Mumbai
Price: Rs 1,600 for two