Where to book your next table in Mumbai

Mumbai’s restaurant landscape rarely stands still. Across the city, new openings continue to reinterpret dining through design, nostalgia and globally influenced menus while staying rooted in the rhythms of the neighbourhoods they inhabit. From an intimate retro diner in Bandra to a refined Indian dining destination near Chowpatty, here are the new restaurants and menus in Mumbai worth discovering right now.

Gong, Bandra

Perched above the bustle of Linking Road, Gong introduces a refined take on Pan Asian dining that balances bold flavours with a carefully considered design narrative. The restaurant’s interiors are built around the concept of Asian sound and soul, translating the resonance of a gong into a tactile spatial experience. Brass and bronze tones, organic textures and fluid architectural forms create a calm, layered environment that feels distinct from the energy of the street below. At the centre of the menu is an extensive sushi programme, among the largest in Mumbai, spanning classic nigiri and sashimi to inventive rolls such as the Avocado Truffle Roll, Hamachi Jalapeño Roll and Scallop Dynamite Roll. Cocktails draw inspiration from Asian ingredients such as yuzu, kaffir lime and tamarind, creating drinks that mirror the layered character of the menu.

Where: 8th Floor, Mansionz One, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050

Price for two: ₹2,500++

Varsoo, Chowpatty

Helmed by Pinky Chandan Dixit, founder of the beloved Mumbai restaurant Soam, Varsoo offers a deeply personal interpretation of Indian cuisine rooted in inherited recipes and home style traditions.Set within a restored heritage building, the restaurant’s design preserves original architectural features while introducing subtle contemporary touches. Located near Girgaon Chowpatty, the restaurant explores Indian flavours through dishes designed to be enjoyed individually rather than as large shared spreads. Plates such as makai ki raab, moong ka pani and ravioli dal dhokli reflect a balance between nostalgia and contemporary presentation. Farsaan classics including dhokla, handvo and rassa wali moong panoli sit alongside comforting meals such as ker sangar with khoba roti and panchmel dal. Seasonality remains central to the menu, with ingredients like mango appearing across multiple dishes during their peak months.

Where: 1st Floor, Soni Building, 46, Pandita Ramabai Road, Opp. Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Girgaon Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007

Price for two: ₹2,500 (approx.)

Staqx, Bandra

Chef Beena Noronha’s Staqx channels the vibrant spirit of 1980s diner culture into a compact and lively Bandra space. This 14 seater diner is intentionally intimate, designed as a neighbourhood hangout where music, conversation and indulgent comfort food take centre stage. Guests sit close to the kitchen, allowing the rhythm of the space to feel immediate and immersive, the menu focuses on familiar diner staples approached through a chef driven lens. Loaded sandwiches, thick milkshakes, decadent sundaes and coffee anchor the offering, with layered ingredients and house sauces bringing depth to comforting classics. Interiors embrace retro diner cues including neon signage, chrome accents and bold colours, creating a space that feels nostalgic while remaining distinctly contemporary.

Where: Shop 1, Ground Floor, Pali Village, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050

Price for two: ₹1,200–₹1,500 (approx.)

Everhome Café, Bandra

Tucked within Ranwar Village, Everhome Café occupies a beautifully restored 130 year old bungalow that has quietly lived many lives in Mumbai’s cultural memory. The restoration preserves original wooden frames, iron railings and aged architectural details while introducing a dramatic glass skylight that floods the house with natural light. Spread across several interconnected rooms, the café feels less like a conventional restaurant and more like a welcoming home where guests can linger through the day. The menu centres around house baked rustic bread paired with dishes such as Turkish eggs, avocado toasts, slow cooked keema bowls, soba noodles and citrus piri piri grilled chicken. House desserts including flourless chocolate cake and soft serve ice cream complete the offering.

Where: 1st Floor, Shanti Sadan, 51, Waroda Road, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050

Price for two: ₹1200++

New Menu Launches

Bombay Brasserie unveils Coastal Kissa

Bombay Brasserie’s limited-period menu Coastal Kissa explores India’s coastline through a contemporary, narrative-led lens where regional coastal flavours are reimagined with global technique. The menu moves beyond geography, embracing fluid culinary storytelling with highlights such as Thoran Gnocchi, Mango Medley Chaat, Recheado Goan Prawn Toast, and Crab Kothu Benedict. The experience is rounded off with coastal-inspired cocktails like Kokum Batanga and Malabar Coastal Cooler.

Where: NESCO Centre, Western Express Highway, Goregaon East, Mumbai 400063

Price for two: ₹3,000 (exclusive of alcohol) | ₹4,500 (inclusive of alcohol)

Juliette launches a new dessert menu

Juliette’s new dessert menu is a curated expression of indulgence, balancing nostalgic comfort with modern patisserie craft. The menu spans rich signatures like Sticky Date Pudding, Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF), Lotus Biscoff Tres Leches, and Saffron Tres Leches, alongside experiential plates such as the Pull Me Up Tiramisu. Tropical and lighter notes come through Mango Sticky Rice (GF), Passionfruit Panna Cotta, and Mango Cheesecake, while classics like Burnt Basque Cheesecake and Crème Brûlée anchor the offering.

Where: Ground Floor, 16th Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050

Price for two: ₹500 – ₹1,000

Lyla introduces Candlelight Singalong Wednesdays

Lyla Bombay’s Candlelight Singalong Wednesdays introduces an immersive midweek format that blends live music energy with an intimate dining experience. Set in a candlelit ambience, the evening unfolds as a shared singalong experience supported by Lyla’s all-day dining menu featuring dishes such as Prawns Moilee, truffle mushroom risotto, and stuffed ravioli, paired with a curated cocktail programme.

Where: Ground Floor, Raheja Tower, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051

Price for two: ₹3,500/-

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