If you have been in Mumbai long enough, you know that this city lives and breathes the hustle. Nowhere is that relentless corporate grind more apparent than in the glimmering glass towers of NESCO IT park. In the concrete jungle, the one true escape in the weeks is food. But for a growing health-conscious audience, standard meals or unhealthy takeout just won’t do it anymore. Amidst the four beautiful outlets in Mumbai, Sante Spa Cuisine in NESCO has a rather vital purpose: a meditative sanctuary serving nutritious, gut-friendly meals that keep you moving, fresh, and content. It has quickly become a go-to for office goers looking to reset and grab a Friday lunch. Or leave anyone who stumbles upon its signpost with one question: Is it a spa or a restaurant? Well, we are here to answer that.
Sante Spa Cuisine – NESCO
Founded by Sonal Barmecha, the Sante Spa, NESCO is designed to pull you straight into a state of calm. The transition is rather instant. The cascading green floral vines with a serene Buddha fountain at the entrance invite you in with a distinct spa-like ambience. It is rather easy on the eyes. The outdoor seating is shaded with traditional khas curtains that cool the air, and lush greenery complements the earthy cutlery and bamboo furniture. Look up, and you’ll find the ceiling layered like clouds with soft beige muslin with bamboo lanterns that perfectly diffuse the sunlight. At the heart of corporate suits, Sante Spa stands as a space embodying a distant cabana in Goa. The space also boasts two bars, a breezy bar outside offering refreshing tonics and detox water, and one as you enter inside, with giant macrame lamps, offering a larger variety, including wines.
The Zen principles of Buddhism run deeper. Upon entering, the seating becomes cosier and more elaborate with plush couches, minimal decor, and woven lacrame lanterns. Pull up your cushioned suede high chair and enjoy a glass of wine, or for those days requiring a post-meeting recharge, they have a private corner with bamboo swings and a plush pillow for a much-deserved alone time.
The Spa Cuisine
Sante Spa does what it does best, serving Spa cuisine. Yet, it differs from just being healthy. While our understanding of health can focus on cutting calories or counting macros, Spa cuisine is a holistic culinary philosophy. It focuses on complete rejuvenation with nourishing meals with gut-friendly ingredients that boost energy and are easy to digest. At Sante Spa, the food is vegetarian, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free. Curated by the brilliant Chef Shailendra Kekade, every dish utilises whole, organic ingredients, vibrant greens and microgreens.
From breakfast to dinner
If you are looking for a fresh morning kickstart, their vibrantly creamy smoothie bowls are the way to start. Order a full or half meal amongst our best picks of Pistachio and Matcha bowl rich in antioxidants, or go for a Chia Yoghurt Bowl topped with the best of seasonal fruits. Moreover, you can also top it off with extra isolated whey protein or plant-based protein. For a solo meal, we recommend ordering The Sante Thali featuring unpolished rice, black bean usali, fresh methi saute, cucumber and tomato koshambari, ragi and tofu kulcha, or a green pav bhaji. Nevertheless, if you are seeking something light, their farm-fresh salads, like The Burrate Orchard, do the trick.
Heading out with your colleagues to celebrate Friday, their shareable morsels are built for the table, such as roasted sweet potato tikki chat or homemade nachos with an endless plethora of hummus. But our favourite? Their guilt-free, crispy, whole wheat-based pizza. Yes, that’s right, pizza at a healthy restaurant! When the laptops finally close, the dinner menu awaits to welcome you into the warmly lit space, which is surprisingly cooler than outside. It is then that you can enjoy the full flavours of the menu, especially with Pistachio Parsley pesto on whole-wheat spaghetti, homemade Thai green curry, or even perfectly rolled vegetarian sushi.
Desserts and more
However, it would be illegal to leave without their desserts. Toss the guilt aside; perfectly crafted to suit your cravings, the desserts hit the sweet spot without a massive sugar crash. For the classics, you must indulge in dark and decadent brownies, a velvety chilled matcha cheesecake, or the signature Sante tiramisu. If you are rushing out, grab a bar of their Dark Madagascar Chocolate with 63% cocoa and crunchy cocoa nibs. Finally, the drinks are the real detoxifiers, from their Matcha coconut drinks to organic in-house coffee. Just grab and go or spend a calming evening with a drink in hand.
As you leave full and well-rested, don’t forget to browse their curated snack counters on your way out. You can stock your office and home pantry with packets of wholesome baked nachos, ragi & millet snacks, guilt-free crackers, and cookies. If you happen to visit on Friday evenings, the space comes alive with live music and performances.
So, is it a spa or a restaurant?
Key Information
🕒 12 PM to 11:30 PM
💸 ₹ 2500/- for two
📍RESTAURANT NO 1, NESCO CENTER, Gate no. 2 Nesco H2FC, Nesco Centre, Western Express Highway
