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The Best Restaurants In Colaba, Mumbai

In early morning light, fishing boats are seen anchored at Sassoon Docks, a fishing harbor in Colaba, Mumbai, India, fish buyers standing on the pier
In early morning light, fishing boats are seen anchored at Sassoon Docks, a fishing harbor in Colaba, Mumbai, India, fish buyers standing on the pier | © Rainer Krack / Alamy Stock Photo

Located on the tip of Mumbai’s peninsula, jutting out into the Arabian Sea, Colaba is a beautiful and bustling area of Mumbai. It is filled with exciting markets, unmissable architecture and numerous restaurants and cafes for the hungry traveller. Here we explore the 10 best places to eat in the area.
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Food Inn

Situated amidst the colorfully busy streets of Colaba market, Food Inn is a restaurant that welcomes visitors in after a tiring walk and hard won bargains. Food Inn is well known for its appetizing starters and non-vegetarian dishes, with guests enjoying generously portioned meals which are pretty easy on the pocket. The simple decor creates a pleasing atmosphere, a perfect background for indulging in the enormous variety of Indian cuisine.

Delhi Darbar

The image of Delhi Darbar was shot in Mumbai, India

Delhi Darbar understands the significance of the cultural diversity that India is very well known for, and therefore strives to maintain the essential spirit and process that goes into the preparation of wide variety of local dishes. With a Mughal style interior the restaurant does indeed look like a darbar – or a royal court – the restaurant excels in both its atmosphere and cuisine.

Koyla

One of the most beautiful features of Koyla in Colaba is its wonderful seating arrangements, cleverly utilizing the spacious zone of the restaurant. With diwans, a type of floor seating, wooden canopy-style chambers and balcony seating decorated with an elegant combination of white and tawny colours, the charming ambiance of Koyla is brought to life. Koyla is the first rooftop restaurant in Mumbai, and engages its guests in a fine dining experience as they explore traditional northwestern cuisine.

Golden Dragon

With a time-honored sculpture of the cosmic dancer Natraja, a manifestation of the Hindu God Shiva, the Golden Dragon looks like a classical dancer’s paradise. An elegant combination of white and yellow hues creates an attractive, soothing atmosphere. Simple and classy with a twist of Indian aesthetic, the Golden Dragon is a beautiful location for a fine dining experience, with a decor matched perfectly by its equally wonderful Chinese-inspired menu.

Copper Chimney

Copper Chimney has been serving diners in Mumbai since the 1970s, and now has its third generation of owners. The secret spices, fresh ingredients and flavorful herbs are the essence of their Indian cuisine, from classic dishes to inventive new combinations. The restaurant is known for its numerous food festivals: the annual Legacy Day harks back to the inception of Copper Chimney, with dishes costing exactly what they originally did in the 1970s. Kabab Festival, Punjab Food Festival and Royal Curries of India are just some of the other festivals the restaurant hosts.

Ellipsis

Ellipsis is a modern American dining concept fashioned by the Rohan Talwar restaurant group, who endeavor to create memorable and unique experiences for their patrons. With a grand entrance, Ellipsis has one of the most beautiful interiors in Mumbai, with quirky gallery walls displaying a variety of art, industrial-inspired lighting and sofas scattered throughout. The menu is equally appealing, with a variety of pasta and grill dishes, as well as creative cocktails.

Spesso Gourmet Kitchen

Spesso Gourmet Kitchen delights its visitors not only with the superior quality and flavors, but also its visually appealing style and presentation. The dishes offered hail from Europe and North Africa, with specialties from Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Lebanon, Cyprus and Morocco filling the menu. Spesso Gourmet Kitchen is the perfect place to go for a variety of delicious, exotic flavours.

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