5 best fine dining restaurants in Mumbai

Posted by Shaheen Shaikh on May 21st, 2018

The Delhi v/s Mumbai debate rages on across many parameters. The debate rages on over which city is better in terms of clothing, weather, culture, customs – even the people’s spirit!

But Delhi has always stolen a march over Mumbai in terms of the vast and authentic food choices it offers. Whether it is street food or fine dining eateries, Delhi has always been more famous.

Until now – Mumbai has caught up in the fine dining space by leaps and bounds. Some of the best restaurants in Mumbai feature dishes that are renowned all over the country, and with good reason. Consider the following restaurants in Mumbai that are redefining the fine dining space:

1 Citrus, The Leela Mumbai[1]. A fine dining restaurant need not be sombre in its choice of décor and service, and Citrus at The Leela Mumbai underlines this thought. With natural sunlight streaming in and refreshing interiors, Citrus is one of the best restaurants in Mumbai. You can have a casual meal with friends, or invite business associates for a power dinner, or have a birthday celebration with your family. The restaurant has an extensive menu, and their various teas from around the world are famous as well. Do try sushi and sashimi here, with the chef preparing it for you exactly the way you want it.

2 The Peshwa Pavilion, ITC Maratha[2]. As grand and imposing as the hotel is, the Peshwa Pavilion does full justice to its location and stature as one of the leading restaurants in Mumbai for its Indian preparations. There is an extensive buffet menu, and live counters on certain days to dish out street food specials. Even though their meat preparations are more famous, you should not leave before sampling their black dal and roti.

3 Romano’s, JW Marriott[3]. Romano’s is one of the foremost Italian restaurants in Mumbai, dishing up several traditional and fusion dishes with élan. If it’s a pizza or ravioli you have a penchant for, then Romano’s is the best restaurant in Mumbai. Its fresh thin crust pizza and hand rolled pizza are quite yummy, and you can wash it all down with fine wine.

4 By the Mekong, St Regis[4]. As if its breathtaking location atop the city’s skyline (it is located on the 37^th floor of the building) was not enough, By The Mekong excels in Asian preparations across countries. Step away from the usual Chinese fare, and experiment with Vietnamese and Thai food here. The menu is well researched and lovingly crafted. Have a bowl of warming chicken soup, or make your way through their famous dimsums and pan fried noodles.

5 Nawab Saheb, Powai[5]. What’s a celebration without a rich meal comprising biryani, a platter of kebabs, thick naan glistening with butter and butter chicken? Nawab Saheb is for those who like their portions big and hearty, and packed with fresh herbs and spices. Then there is the extensive wines and spirits list to wash your food down with.