Mumbai’s newest menus to add to your Diwali plans

Mumbai’s dining scene is giving us plenty to look forward to, with fresh menus, new flavours and familiar favourites finding new ways to surprise. From inventive cocktails and vegetarian creations to regional Indian comfort food and contemporary interpretations of classic dishes, restaurants are putting new ideas on the table. Consider this your first taste of what’s cooking this month, and a reminder that sometimes, the best plans begin with a menu.

Carnival by Trèsind, Juhu

Carnival by Trèsind brings contemporary Indian cooking, regional influences and global techniques together in a new experience menu launched in October 2026 and curated by Chef Sarfaraz Ahmed. The journey begins with Carnival Bites, including Cacao Pani Puri, Bao Bhaji and Dahi Puri, followed by Kala Khatta, a composition of burrata, arugula, grapes and blueberry preserves. Vegetarian highlights include Nadru Barbeque and Artichoke Gilawat Kebab, while the non vegetarian menu features Duck Barbeque, Meen Pollichathu and Lamb Gilawat Kebab. Both journeys culminate in Khara Pongal and the signature Carnival Celebration dessert, presented tableside.

Price: ₹3,200++ per person

Where: 7th Floor, Krishna Curve Building, Juhu Tara Road, opposite Juhu Garden, Hasmukh Nagar, Santacruz West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054.

8ish, Nariman Point

At 8ish, the next chapter begins in the kitchen. Head Chef Mohammed Touseef Shamsudeen brings fermentation, preservation and classical technique to what the restaurant calls Curious Comfort Cuisine. Highlights include Liver Pâté Ghotala with smoked egg yolk jam and pav, Cracked Tapioca Bravas, Guava Miso and Citrus Salad, Prawn Ceviche with Hazelnut Salsa and the signature Crab Fried Rice.

When: Ongoing, 5 pm to 1.30 am

Price: Approximately ₹3,500 for two with alcohol

Where: Ground Floor, Express Towers, Ramnath Goenka Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021

Yauatcha, BKC

Yauatcha’s vegetarian selection brings vegetable-led Cantonese cooking into focus through delicate dumplings, crisp rolls, wok-tossed preparations and fresh salads. Highlights include Truffle Edamame Dumplings, Crispy Vegetable Cheung Fun, Pumpkin and Corn Rolls, Crispy Asparagus and Spicy Vegetable Fried Rice with Taro and Spring Onion, followed by Chocolate Pebble for dessert.

When: Ongoing, 12 pm to 1 am daily

Price: Approximately ₹3,000 for two

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

Oh! Calcutta, Tardeo

Oh! Calcutta introduces 16 new dishes celebrating the flavours of Bengal, from gondhoraj and kashundi to panchphoron and narkol. Kashundi Paneer Skewers, Gondhoraj Chicken Fingers, Posto on Toast, Chicken Luchi Tacos, Imperial Baked Crab and Chingri Pulao bring regional ingredients and culinary traditions into focus, alongside Bengali-inspired cocktails and mocktails.

When: Ongoing, Lunch: 1 pm to 3.30 pm & Dinner: 7 pm to 11.30 pm

Price: Approximately ₹2,000 for two, excluding applicable charges, taxes and alcohol

Where: Hotel Rosewood, Ground Floor, Tulsiwadi Path, opposite Mahindra Heights, Tardeo, Mumbai 400034

BNDRA W

BNDRA W’s new kids’ menu turns familiar favourites into playful creations, from teddy-shaped burgers and bear-shaped pizzas to race car-shaped hot dog buns. Rainbow Cloud Pancakes, a Unicorn Rainbow Croissant and the Willy Wonka Chocolate Party add a sense of occasion, while options such as Chicken Schnitzel and Chips, Fish Finger Frenzy, pastas and milkshakes cater to younger diners throughout the day.

When: Ongoing, 9 am to 9 pm

Where: Om Palace, Dr Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill, Mumbai 400052

Sixteen33, Bandra

Sixteen33’s Cocktail Menu 2.0 returns to the six historic villages of Bandra with a more technique-driven approach to mixology. Ranwar combines Indriyani rice-infused whisky, jaggery syrup and coconut water, while Chimbai pairs shrimp liquor with vodka, yuzu and wasabi. Other creations draw on jasmine, millet, raw mango and peppermint tea, translating neighbourhood memories into inventive cocktails.

When: Ongoing

Where: junction of 16th and 33rd Cross Road, Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai 400050

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