Restaurants in Bandra that bring a creative edge to Mumbai

Bandra charms with its winding bylanes, vibrant street art and relaxed, creative energy. Comprising multiple villages in northern Mumbai, entrepreneurs, celebrities and youngsters alike are drawn to its treelined avenues, cheerfully coloured bungalows and unhurried pace. It’s where hip cafes and artistic concepts often take root, before expanding to other parts of the city.

You’ll find many of the city’s hotly recommended bars and restaurants in Bandra. Street food vendors selling vada pav sit alongside health-conscious cafes and sushi spots propped up by Bollywood stars. Asian cuisine is a clear favourite, but you’ll also find Spanish tapas and Mediterranean influences.

Here are our top picks for where to eat in Bandra.

Hom

Best For: A flame-forward take on Indian food
Zindagi CHSL, Corner of Khar Pali Road and 15th Road, Bandra (W)
Price: £££

The concept at Hom is simple: dishes are cooked over a theatrical open grill, which takes centrestage in the restaurant. Chef Saurabh Udinia’s menu reinterprets familiar Indian flavours, including sambal on toast (made with aubergine and peas), a hearty laal maas khichdi (red mutton curry) and slow-stewed goat shanks served on a soft kulcha. The accompanying drinks are great too, including a tequila-laced Mango Bell high ball.

Bandra Born

Best for: Eclectic Indian dining and hip-hop playlist
Address: Rose Minar, 87, Chapel Road, Annexe, Reclamation, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: ££

Chef Gresham Fernandes has earned a reputation as one of Mumbai’s most inventive chefs. The menu does not centre on any one cuisine, but each dish is fresh, creative, and designed to capture the feel of the neighbourhood. The King Cabbage Beets Meat salad and burrata pasta are all crowd pleasers. Food aside, the graffiti-strewn walls and grungy interior set 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 tunes after hours.

Veronica’s

Best for: a stellar sandwich fix
Address: Waroda Road, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: £

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.

Kaspers

Best For: European Bistro vibes beneath a frescoed ceiling
Shop: 7/8, Classic Corner, St. Andrews Road, Bandra (W)
Price: £££

There’s much that’s inviting about Kaspers – the frescoed ceiling; its grown-up but unpretentious atmosphere, the hearty bread course. American chef Will Aghajanian relocated to Mumbai to open the venture, which draws influence from European bistros and Spanish pintxo bars. Named after Polish-American painter Kacper Abolik, it’s the kind of place where you can stop by for a single cocktail or a meal, surrounded by handpainted cherubs. Order spinach pie, steak tartare and mud crab gratin with lamb brain, served with classic cocktails.

La Loca Maria

Best for: Spanish tapas in a glamorous setting
Address: Fatima villa, 29th Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: £££

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 named the restaurant in honour of his mother, and focuses on modern Spanish cuisine. Try mushroom truffle croquettes, signature paella and finish with a deconstructed tiramisu. Dine beneath vaulted ceilings painted with Spanish murals, 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: ££

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 Izakaya

Best for: Sushi night, with a side of celebrity
Address: Ground Floor, Ganga Jamuna Building 14th Road Pali, Khar West, Mumbai
Price: £££

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: ££

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: Impeccable ramen in Bandra West
Address: Ground Floor, Sunrise Cooperative Society, Rd Number 24, Khar West, Mumbai
Price: ££

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.

The Tanjore Tiffin Room

Best for: Tamilian comfort food
Address: 12, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai
Price: ££

If it’s home-style soul food you’re after, you’ll find it at The 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.

Olive Bar & Kitchen

Best for: A night out; Sunday brunch
Address: 14, Nargis Dutt Road, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052
Price: ££

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.

The Lovefools

Best for:  Heartfelt cooking in a charming heritage Bungalow 
Address: C14, 525, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai
Price: £££

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 served on Norling Studio porcelain, alongside cocktails and live music. You’ll also find The Love Crumbs bakery within the bungalow, which is one of the area’s loveliest patisseries.

Eve Santacruz

Best for: Relaxed all-day dining with book-lined walls
Commerz 54, SV Road, Santacruz (W)
Price: ££

Eve is a well-regarded mini-chain with two other outposts in Mumbai. The Santacruz location in Bandra is known for its striking interior and creative crowd. The bi-level space centres on a sculptural spiral staircase, while soft lighting, library walls and greenery furnish the surroundings. Cocktails are paired with comfort dishes like nachos, burgers and sushi. With casual charm, Eve is an all-day spot that moves from morning coffee to late night drinks with ease.

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