The best restaurants in Bandra, Mumbai
Bandra is one of Mumbai’s trendiest addresses for eating, drinking and dancing. A local resident shares the best restaurants in the neighbourhood
The northern Mumbai suburb of Bandra is an eclectic and charming mishmash of personalities, home to the city’s most revered celebrities, entrepreneurial expats and long-term residents. The neighbourhood’s easygoing and unassuming vibe is what makes it a clear favourite, as is its central location.
Looking for a bite in Bandra? Whether it’s traditional Indian street food, healthy cafes or sushi spots propped up by Bollywood stars, there’s a whole raft of restaurants to choose from, alongside many of Mumbai’s hotly recommended bars. Asian cuisine is a clear favourite, but you’ll also find Spanish tapas and Mediterranean influences. From Sunday brunch to a brilliant night out, here are the best places to eat in Bandra.
Bandra Born
Best for: caramel custard desserts in a laidback setting
Address: Rose Minar, 87, Chapel Road, Annexe, Reclamation, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: Dishes starting at 170 INR / 2.05 USD
Bandra foodies shed a tear when beloved Salt Water Cafe closed, but Chef Gresham Fernandes rechristened the space as Bandra Born. The food is not cuisine specific, but is fresh and creative, designed to capture the feel of the neighbourhood. The King Cabbage is a hit, as is the Beets Meat salad and the burrata pasta. Food aside, the graffiti-strewn walls and grungy vibe promise a mood that is entirely its own – electric and always buzzing. Go for the caramel custard, stay for the hip-hop beats. If you’re lucky, you might catch Fernandes himself spinning some tunes after hours.
Veronica’s
Best for: a stellar sandwich fix
Address: Waroda Road, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: Dishes starting at 140 INR / 1.70 USD
Veronica’s is a hype-worthy sandwich shop from the people behind award-winning Bombay Canteen and O Pedro, which draws a steady stream of queuing patrons outside. Order The Italian Job with mortadella, smoked ham and buffalo mozzarella in a crunchy ciabatta or the Mumbai Chilli Cheese Melt with a drizzle of naga hot honey. Meanwhile, the much-loved Mushroom Melt packs in sun-dried tomatoes, confit garlic and shrooms, topped with truffle cream. Going early? The breakfast menu hits the spot just as well.
La Loca Maria
Best for: Spanish tapas
Address: Fatima villa, 29th Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: Dishes starting at 350 INR / 4.20 USD
La Loca Maria fills the void of a great Spanish tapas restaurant in Mumbai, and is one of the most popular restaurants in the city. Chef Manuel Olveira Seller, who named the restaurant after his mother, combines Spanish and Mediterranean flavours with Indian influences for a unique menu. The deconstructed tiramisu is a bestseller, while signature hot sauce is drizzled on crispy chicken wings. Dine beneath illustrated vaulted ceilings, and dress up for the occasion.
Los Cavos
Best for: Latin American meets Bollywood glamour
Address: Ground floor, Kiran Kunj, 24th road, Off Linking Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: Dishes starting at 350 INR / 4.20 USD
Enter via a discreet side entrance to find this dimly lit, mural-covered restaurant, with plenty of cosy nooks for dining. Rafael Estremadoyro García places a unique spin on Latin American cuisine, blending Peruvian flavours with Japanese, Spanish and Italian influences. Try the mushroom ceviche with avocado cream, dill and coconut or the classic Peruvian seafood rice bake, bubbling with clams, prawns, and scallops. Prop up at the illuminated central bar for a spicy picante to finish the night.
Mizu
Best for: A sushi night, celebrity sightings
Address: Ground Floor, Ganga Jamuna Building 14th Road Pali, Khar West, Mumbai
Price: Dishes starting at 290 INR / 3.60 USD
One of Mumbai’s trendiest venues, Mizu is based on a Japanese izakaya restaurant. Run by restaurateur Vedant Malik and chef Lakhan Jethani, the menu at Mizu comprises everything from sushi, gyozas and bao buns to yakitori and hot pots, all served in a sleek, contemporary space. The team flies in fish from Japan to make their famous hamachi smoke ponzi, while the hazelnut cacao single-origin chocolate mousse with salted caramel is the sweetest way to finish.
Blue’s Kitchen by Loima
Best for: Mingling with the chef, Japanese and Thai cuisine
Address: 16th Road, Khar West, Mumbai
Price: Plates from 250 INR; 3 USD
This low-key, intimate Japanese and Thai restaurant is often considered Bandra’s best-kept secret. Go early enough and chef Kanokwan Loima may whip up something special for you herself. You may be tempted to order one of everything and we wouldn’t blame you. But for a shortlist, consider the sushi, katsu curry, special blue fried rice, and crunchy prawn tempura.
Izumi
Best for: Ramen
Address: Ground Floor, Sunrise Cooperative Society, Rd Number 24, Khar West, Mumbai
Price: Plates from 300 INR / 3.15 USD
When Izumi first opened as a small 15-seater restaurant back in 2018, the ramen was so coveted that hopeful diners queued outside for hours. It’s since moved to a much bigger space in Bandra, where crowds continue to flock to slurp up its specialty noodles. Many self-professed foodies claim Izumi offers the best ramen in Mumbai, and they aren’t off the mark. Chef Nooresha Kably trained at the International Ramen School in Yokohama, before bringing her flair to Bandra’s tables. Ramen aside, the menu is also teeming with meticulously prepared sushi, sashimi, salads, rice bowls, gyoza and small plates.
Tanjore Tiffin Room
Best for: Tamilian comfort food
Address: 12, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai
Price: Starters from 275 INR / 3.5 USD
If it’s home-style soul food you’re after, you’ll find it at Tanjore Tiffin Room. This traditional Tamilian bistro serves dishes from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu in a homely courtyard setting. The menu is centred on heirloom recipes passed down in the family. The crispy yam cutlets are a favourite, as are the mini gunpowder idlis and the gin-based cocktails.
Tamak
Best for: A fine dining menu in a casual neighbourhood setting
Address: 6, Ahiya Apartment, Plot No-53, Junction of 16th Road and, Main Ave, Santacruz West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054
Price: Dishes from 135 INR / 1.70 USD
At just six tables, this Bandra restaurant may be small, but for locals, it’s the go-to neighbourhood haunt for North Indian food. The casual fine dining restaurant is the work of chef Vikram Arora, who has worked across India, Singapore and Hong Kong in the past. Start with the chaats, move on to the kebabs (the chicken shammi kebab is a favourite), and then dip into the black dal with some melt-in-your-mouth cheese kulchas.
Olive Bar & Kitchen
Best for: A night out; Sunday brunch
Address: 14, Nargis Dutt Rd, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052
Price: Plates from 500 INR / 6.30 USD
Behind the iconic blue door and whitewashed walls of this Bandra institution lies a courtyard restaurant, garden and bar, which is also one of the city’s most renowned party spots. Thursday Bar Nights are particularly popular, when locals pile in for music and drinks. Mediterranean fare is made with local, seasonal ingredients, served alongside house-made infusions.
Bastian
Best for: Sunday brunch
Address: Kamal Building, B/1, New, Linking Rd, next to Burger King, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: Dishes from 150 INR / 1.90 USD
When celebrity chef Kelvin Cheung opened Bastian in 2016, it quickly gained a reputation for its unrivalled seafood and A-list clientele. While the chef’s hat has since changed heads and the additional outpost in Worli has become the partygoer’s hub, this OG Bandra spot still retains its popularity among regulars. There’s kimchi fried rice, crab rolls and chicken teriyaki bowls, alongside a popular brunch menu of loaded bagels. Bespoke cakes can also be preordered from the Bastian bakery.
The Lovefools
Best for: One of Bandra’s loveliest settings
Address: C14, 525, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: Four-course meal for 2210 INR / 28 USD
The Lovefools is housed in a colourful heritage bungalow in the heart of Ranwar village in Bandra. This hidden gem from chef Sarita Sera is open from breakfast until midnight, segueing from coffee and freshly baked croissants to a experimental tasting menus, cocktails and live music. You’ll also find The Love Crumbs bakery within the bungalow, which is one of the area’s loveliest patisseries.
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