Gorgeous rooftop restaurants, delicious food, sunset views, and a great company. These are the perfect ingredients to whip up a special evening with your date, and so far, Mumbai has all of the above in abundance! So if you are looking for a celebration together, here is a rundown of the best romantic restaurants in Mumbai.
1. Dakshin at ITC Grand Central
We’re starting the roundup with one of Mumbai’s best South Indian spots at the 5-star luxury hotel ITC Grand Central. Located in an Old Bombay Victorian building, Dakshin offers the best of South Indian cuisine and traditions. So whether you are a fan of fluffy Uttapam from Tamil Nadu or Panasa Puttu Koora from Andhra Pradesh, you’ll find your plate hosting mouthwatering flavour and bursts of colours, complemented with, of course, the chutney of the day. Their ornate décor, polished wooden panels, and soft lighting provide the perfect backdrop to a laid-back, romantic date.
📍 Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, Parel
2. Gallops Restaurant
Situated in the Mahalakshmi Racecourse, Gallops is not only a romantic restaurant but also a popular wedding spot. Offering a serene and enchanting atmosphere, it is surrounded by green foliage, so you can sit at the outdoor patio or one of the private cabanas, offering a picture-perfect ambience that few places can top. Savour a mix of Indian and continental bites here, including Sarson Tandoori Aloo, Afghani Subzi, and Italian pasta dishes. Wash it all down with one of their popular cocktails like the flaming Paddock’s Kick or the full-flavoured Golden Souk.
📍 Royal Western India Turf Club, Mahalakshmi
3. Zerua
Led by the renowned chef Rakesh Talwar, who has played a key role in popularising modern Indian cuisine, Zerua is what happens when Asian and Mexican cuisine merge. The result is scrumptious and innovative dishes that boil down to a menu consisting of sushi, tacos, flatbreads, tandoors, and Mediterranean platters. If you’re looking for a unique alfresco dining experience, head to the rooftop dining lounge and unwind at one of the 13 air-conditioned cabanas. On selected dates, there are even live DJ sessions and live music performances by local bands.
📍Worli
4. Masque
Recently featured in Asia’s Top 50 restaurants, Masque is a fine-dining restaurant nestled in a former textile mill. Head chef Varun Totlani curates intricate menus that blend tradition with the avant-garde, using only the best produce in India supplied by local farmers. We recommend opting for the 10-course tasting menu as it is the best way to showcase the country’s varied produce and cuisine.
📍 Laxmi Woollen Mills, Mahalakshmi
5. Rue du Liban
Embark on an exquisite culinary journey that will transport you to the old-world charm of 1960s Paris and Beirut. Snugged in the artistic Kala Ghoda district, you’ll find the elegant Rue Du Liban, offering some of the best Middle Eastern mezze and eateries in the country. With plush seating, Parisian chairs, and dim lights, it is easily one of our top picks for romantic restaurants.
📍 Kala Ghoda
6. The Bayview
Designed to resemble the interiors of a ship, The Bayview offers a gorgeous sight of the blue sea and the Gateway of India. Curated by Chef Kshitiz Shekhar, the vegetarian Khow Suey and Aamras Puri to club sandwiches and tangy pasta dishes- this Mumbai eatery is open 24 hours and caters to every palate thanks to its diverse menu packed with classic favourites and modern creations. Whether it’s an early dinner to watch the sunset or a fun brunch date to hit the buffet spreads, The Bayview has it all.
📍 Hotel Marine Plaza
7. Gadda Da Vida
How about getting closer to the beach and lounging on long chairs that face the Arabian Sea? Gadda Da Vida is one of the best open-air lounges/ romantic restaurants shaded by tall palm trees that serves some of the city’s best cocktails and finger food. Only a short walk from the Prithvi Theatre, the restaurant is also an ideal setting if you’re planning a casual brunch for two. There’s romantic live music that serenades you as you savour Lamb Kibbeh or Calamari Rings, making for a sensorial date filled with natural beauty, tranquillity, and delectable food.
📍 Juhu Beach
8. Eve
Hunting for a romantic restaurant that is easy on the pocket? Head to Eve in Powai, easily one of the best budget romantic restaurants in Mumbai. Presenting a coastal cottage-core decor and an eclectic menu featuring Asian, Continental, and Japanese cuisines, it is a perfect spot to spend an evening together, clinking glasses brimming with delicious cocktails.
📍Panchkutir Ganesh Nagar, Powai
9. The Tasting Room by DIVA
Up for a royal date with Sabyasachi aesthetics and a hold-no-bars extravagant palate? The Tasting Room in Lower Parel has your back! The restaurant’s opulent decor and effortless pairing of food and wine make it one of the perfect romantic restaurants. Its gorgeous ambience and delightful spread help you relish your partner’s company and celebrate your love under the grandeur of sparkling chandeliers.
This restaurant is currently closed and is said to reopen soon.
📍Lower Parel
10. Gigi
Dating an old romantic at heart? Whisk them away to this restaurant with vintage decor and an old-world charm. In the classic atmosphere with wingback chairs, glittering chandeliers, and live music, relish in Gigi’s array of inventive offerings in customizable small and large plates.
📍Bandra West
11. Sea Lounge by The Taj Mahal Palace
What qualifies for a legendary date? A legendary venue, for one. With a pristine pastel ambience, mid-century decor, and heritage furnishings, you are sure to enjoy the restaurant’s colonial-era charm and extensive palate of Indian and Italian food. Pro tip: Plan a sunny breakfast date with your partner as you sit by the window overlooking the historical Gateway of India and small boats bobbing around Mumbai Harbour. Opt for the restaurant’s breakfast buffet and English High Tea.
📍The Taj Mahal Palace
12. Vetro & Enoteca by The Oberoi
A famous Italian proverb goes, “Years, lovers, and glasses of wine must not be counted.” The Oberoi Mumbai’s Vetro & Enoteca thinks so, too! The upper-end restaurant is a one-stop destination for a luxurious Italian dining experience with live music. Try its five-course Italian meal and a wide range of coffees, Italian cheese, and wines. Even better, it provides a private wine-tasting experience with some of India’s best sommeliers.
📍 Oberoi Trident Towers, Nariman Point
13. Cecconi’s
Serving a delish Italian spread, Cecconi’s in Soho House further complements its delicacies with a gorgeous sea view. Witness glass roofs and tall windows making room for loads of sunlight, their pleasant tan furniture and numerous plants that cater to a perfect setting for some late afternoon drinks and dining.
📍 Soho House Mumbai, 16, Juhu Tara Rd, Chandrabai Nagar, Juhu
14. Que Sera Sera
Imitating a restaurant found just off the Italian coast, Que Sera Sera encapsulates a coastal charm within its small space. Picture stone flooring, multiple candelabras and walls adorned with black and white pictures, all tied together with warm lighting. Try their seafood paella or go for the classic lobster mac and cheese for a date earning star points for both ambience and food.
📍Vastu Ln, Shastri Nagar, Andheri West
15. The Nines
A colossal home, The Nines brings you tender sushis, succulent small plates serving juicy prawns to truffle pav bhajis and main courses, leaving you with plates serving creamy dal makhani to fragrant lamb biryani. Adorned with a grand atmosphere, the place features sections called The Green Room, Skylight Bar and the Dome to bring you defined spaces that exude a European charm and thus a good option among Mumbai’s romantic restaurants.
📍Plot No 70, JVPD Grounds, Devle Rd, Juhu
16. Papa’s
A recent nominee of India’s Top 50 restaurants by Conde Nast, it doesn’t get any more intimate than Papa’s. A twelve-seater dining experience, though reservations are hard to come by, the restaurant excels in offering the most delicious experimental cuisine. Its cosy atmosphere is built right in an attic, where delicious dishes meet entertaining theatrics, where drinks in teacups are just the starting point.
📍Veronica’s, 3R3G+JMX, Waroda Road, Ranwar, Bandra West