Visit these new restaurants in Mumbai with gorgeous interiors
- Design Featured Food & Beverage
Staff Writer- 10 minutes read
Design can shape the way we experience a meal, and Mumbai’s restaurants take that very seriously. Some are bold and dramatic, others are sleek and understated, but all make an impression. Here are the city’s most striking restaurant interiors, where the space is as considered as the food.
Indian Accent
Indian Accent Mumbai channels the city’s Art Deco legacy with a refined, 75-seat space designed by Russell Sage Studio with EHV’s Rohini Kapur and Vikas Bhasin. Two private dining rooms feature an interactive show kitchen for a side of entertainment with your meal. Incubis Consultants designed custom brass and marble details, while Rohit Chawla’s photography showcases Mumbai’s 1920s and 1930s Art Deco landmarks.
Torii
Gauri Khan’s design at Torii balances indoor and outdoor spaces with a bold palette of gold, black, white, red, and green. A dark green statement door leads to a bar with back-painted green glass and brass accents. The al fresco area is lined with black and grey seating with green glass tables, while red houndstooth banquettes and mirrored ceilings create a jewel-box effect inside. The live sushi counter is designed for an up-close view of the chefs at work, while tarot cards at each table invite guests into a playful ritual before their meal.
Araku
Spread over 2,800 sq. ft, ARAKU Mumbai, designed by Jorge Zapata, heavily relies on oak timber, white plaster walls, and natural stone for its organic atmosphere. Bamboo chandeliers by Sandeep Sangaru hang above a 3D depiction of Araku’s terroir, while a book nook curated by co-founder Manoj Kumar adds a personal touch. The mezzanine level houses a bakery, cocktail bar, and lounge, with bespoke furniture from Indian design houses. Botanists Purvy Jain, Suma Parol, and Sora Tsukamoto integrated local plant species, reinforcing the brand’s sustainability ethos. Handcrafted red clay crockery and artwork by Richard Mather Pike and Saubiya Chasmawala further ground the space in Araku’s regenerative philosophy.
La Panthera
At La Panthera, designed to evoke a European manor, a black double-door entrance opens into a space with coffered ceilings, brass chandeliers, and velvet curtains framing textured walls. A 21-foot marble and wood bar stretches across the room, while The Beast Within, a striking 15-foot artwork, adds drama. Seating in rich green and mustard yellow velvet contrasts with dark wood accents, are made to be cosy yet refined. Arched doorways, custom furniture, and antique-style mirrors reinforce the old-world charm, while soft, low lighting ties it all together.
Pompa
POMPA’s interiors take cues from Mexico’s architecture, featuring terracotta tiles, white-panelled walls, and sage green accents. A circular bar with a sculptural, tree-like centrepiece sits on an emerald green floor, surrounded by sofa seating. Vintage urns, earthen pots, and old green bottles line the space, referencing traditional Mexican pottery. Colourful heritage windows contrast with plush seating in bold colours and tassel details. High-top tables and lounge-style sofas offer varied seating options.
Kembara
At Kembara, Padmini Pandey of Studio Padmini Pandey creates an earthy pastel setting with soft curves and natural textures. Wood, jute, and linen define the space, while lime plaster walls add a raw, tactile feel. A towering light installation made from natural cane draws the eye, while strategically placed mirrors make the space feel larger. The wooden bar, shaped with flowing lines, extends this sense of movement and fluidity.
