Mumbai’s vibrant food scene continues to evolve, offering a dazzling array of culinary experiences. In March 2025, a select group of restaurants stood out, pushing boundaries and delighting palates with innovative menus, exceptional service, and captivating atmospheres. From luxurious fine dining to trendy hotspots, this curated list of the top 7 restaurants showcases the best of Mumbai’s gastronomic landscape this month.
Americano, Chef Alex Sanchez’s Mumbai restaurant, ranked 71st on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ extended list. Opened in 2019, it’s a hub for creative food and cocktails in Kala Ghoda. Sanchez, a farm-to-table expert, uses top-notch local ingredients. Trained by famous chefs, he previously led The Table and Magazine Street Kitchen. Americano provides a fancy yet friendly dining experience, showing Sanchez’s mature cooking style. The restaurant’s cool design and welcoming service have made it a popular spot in Mumbai.
Bayroute NESCO has opened in Mumbai’s Goregaon, bringing Middle Eastern fine dining to the area. This new location offers a luxurious experience with authentic flavors from Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, Greece, and Egypt. Featuring both indoor and outdoor dining, including an “Open Garden,” it can host over 250 guests. The menu includes dishes like 7 Layer Shawarma, Lamb Pirzola, and Baklava Sundae, plus signature cocktails. Bayroute NESCO blends traditional flavors with modern sophistication, creating a unique dining experience.
INKA, Bastian Hospitality’s new Peruvian-Asian restaurant, opened in Mumbai. Chef Kinyo Rodas Tristan, from Peru, leads the kitchen, bringing global culinary expertise. The 200-seat space offers a unique menu divided into ocean, mountain, and forest sections, using ingredients from Peru and worldwide. Mixologist Dario Araujo from Argentina crafts creative cocktails. Designed by Minal Chopra, INKA boasts a vibrant, maximalist aesthetic with unique decor. The restaurant aims to provide a glamorous and experiential dining adventure.
Milagro, a new opulent Spanish restaurant, has opened in Mumbai’s growing dining hub at Worli. Its fancy setting includes gold-adorned oysters and caviar add-ons. The Cocktail Room offers elaborate drinks and a party atmosphere. Despite its luxury, Milagro also serves comforting dishes like gazpacho and croquettes. Located on Sobo25’s fifth floor, the space boasts chandeliers, plush seating, and a golden bar. Its grand design aims to recreate the feel of New York and Paris dining, making it a place where everyone feels like they’re in a special movie scene.
Papa’s, a 12-seat Mumbai restaurant, has earned a spot on TIME Magazine’s 2025 “World’s Greatest Places” list. Chef Hussain Shahzad’s 13-course tasting menu reinvents Indian flavors with global techniques, creating a personal and refined dining experience. Located above Veronica’s in Bandra West, the restaurant, part of Hunger Inc. Hospitality, aims for an intimate, at-home feel. It joins two Indian hotels on the list, showcasing India’s rising culinary prominence.
The Bombay Canteen, marking its 10th anniversary, secured the 91st spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Founded by Sameer Seth and Yash Bhanage, and led by Chef Hussain Shahzad, it’s a popular spot in Mumbai. The restaurant draws both locals and tourists, including concert-goers and visiting chefs. Its blend of traditional and modern Indian cuisine has made it a must-visit destination.
The Table, co-owned by Gauri Devidayal and Jay Yousuf, made a notable return to Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, ranking 88th. This Mumbai restaurant, a 15-year-old institution, recently revamped its menu with Chef Will Aghajanian. Gauri Devidayal, despite her background in law and finance, has become a prominent figure in the culinary world. She also co-founded Magazine St. Kitchen and other food-related ventures. Her dedication to quality and innovation has earned her recognition, including a spot on Forbes India’s Leaders of Change. Devidayal also hosts podcasts and has written a book, “Diamonds for Breakfast,” about her restaurant journey.
