The Holi Gourmet Guide: Mumbai and Kolkata’s Best Menus and Mithai Gifting

Holi arrives in a riot of colour, nostalgia and indulgence, and few cities celebrate it quite like Mumbai and Kolkata. From lavish hotel brunches and chef led festive dinners to playful pre Holi soirées and family friendly gatherings, the culinary calendar is awash with menus that reinterpret tradition through a contemporary lens.

Alongside these dining experiences, the season’s most coveted mithai drops and curated hampers are elevating the art of gifting, blending heritage sweets with modern refinement. Here’s your Holi gourmet guide to where to feast, sip and select the most thoughtful festive presents in Mumbai and Kolkata.

Mumbai

Peshwa Pavilion, ITC Maratha

Peshwa Pavilion at ITC Maratha presents a festive Holi spread that celebrates the rich flavours and nostalgia of traditional Indian cuisine. From chaat favourites like Dahi Bhalla, Papri Chaat, and Palak Patta Chaat to savoury snacks including Mathri, Namak Pare, and Samosa, the menu balances playful indulgence with comforting classics.

Hearty mains such as Punjabi Chole, Dal Makhni, Paneer Butter Masala, Jeera Rice, Missi Roti, and Boondi Raita ensure a wholesome festive feast, while desserts like Malpua, Jalebi, Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun, and Gulab ki Kheer, finished with refreshing Thandai, bring the celebration to a sweet, colourful close. Set in the elegant surroundings of Peshwa Pavilion, this limited-period offering is perfect for intimate family gatherings or larger festive dinners.

When: Dinner 6th & 7th March 2026 – 7.00 pm to 11.30 pm | Brunch 8th March 2026 – 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm

Where: Sahar, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099

Price: Dinner ₹ 3000 plus taxes per person | Brunch ₹ 3300 plus taxes per person (inclusive of soft or selective beverages)

Reservations: Restaurantreservation.Itcmaratha@itchotels.com | 02261841818

Lake View Cafe at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake

Set against the serene backdrop of Powai Lake, the Holi Special Brunch is designed as a vibrant culinary celebration that captures the spirit of togetherness and joy. The thoughtfully curated spread is a tribute to tradition, elevated with signature finesse. Expect the sweetness of jalebi paired with luscious rabdi, artisanal gujiya alongside a decadent chocolate drizzle variation, and chilled thandai delicately infused with saffron and almonds. Comforting Indian classics take centre stage with velvety kesar malai kofta, indulgent butter chicken, and hearty chole kulche. A vibrant chaat counter adds an interactive flourish, inviting guests to revisit festive memories through flavour and texture.

For those who prefer their celebrations with a spirited twist, the experience can be transformed into a leisurely drunch with special craft beers available by the pint or as a bucket of four at an additional cost.

When: 3rd and 4th March 2026- 12.30 pm to 3.00 pm

Where : Lake View Cafe at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake Plot No 2 and 3B Saki Vihar Road near Chinmayanand Ashram Powai Mumbai 400087

Price: ₹ 2450 plus taxes per person non alcoholic

Kolkata

La Macario Café

La Macario Café presents expansive Holi platters and dessert hampers styled with colourful matkis and festive accents for a celebratory tablescape. The menu spans Indian favourites, Asian bites and Mexican flavours, making it ideal for large festive gatherings.

When: 4th March 2026

Where: Wood Street, Elgin, Kolkata (1st Floor, 10, Wood Street, Mullick Bazar, Elgin, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India)

Price: Platters starting at ₹2550

For orders,  call 7439093294

YAYAvar at Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata

YAYAvar curates a festive Holi lunch and dinner spotlighting regional Indian flavours and celebratory desserts. Signature dishes such as Lucknawi Dahi Kebab and Murgh Awadhi Zafrani Korma anchor a menu designed for indulgent family dining.

When: 4th March 2026

Where: Hyatt Centric Ballygunge, 17, Garcha 1st Lane, Gariahat, Kolkata-700019, West Bengal

Price: Buffet ₹ 1799 plus taxes per person | À la carte ₹ 3500 plus taxes for two

Reservations: 6292307614

Café Joy at Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences

Café Joy turns into a lively Holi High Spirits Fest with thandai inspired cocktails, upbeat music and festive bar bites. Designed as an all day social celebration, it pairs colour play with curated sips and snacks.

When: 4th March 2026 | 11.00 am to 11.00 pm

Where: Action Area 1C, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700156

Price: ₹1500 plus taxes for two | Cocktails ₹499 plus taxes

Reservations: +91 8584077055

Gifting Game with Mithai

Khoya by Sid Mathur

Marking ten years of craftsmanship, Khoya by Sid Mathur offers an elegant festive repertoire that leans into heritage with polish. Their refined half moon gujiyas in flavours ranging from classic khoya and walnut to coconut and motichoor make for sophisticated keepsake boxes, while orange saffron rasmalai and artisanal thandai blends lend themselves beautifully to intimate festive lunches. For hosts who like to balance sweet with savoury, the Rajasthani hing kachori paired with saunth chutney adds depth to a Holi table curated with intention.

Available for purchase via brand stores,

Bombay Sweet Shop

For those who prefer their gifting with a burst of colour and playfulness, Bombay Sweet Shop delivers festive flair in abundance. The assorted Holi mithai boxes starting at ₹195, layered with thandai moti paak, rangeela boondi laddu and coconut thandai barfi, are ideal for stylish doorstep deliveries, while the choco dry fruit gujiya with thandai rabdi priced at ₹235 feels indulgent enough for close friends and family. Gift hampers begin at ₹1100, making them perfect for generous festive hosting. Add to that vibrant hampers packed with sweets, savouries and celebratory accents, and you have gifts that travel well, photograph beautifully, and capture the joy of the season in every detail.

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