5 Places In Mumbai That Serve The Best Italian Food

Mumbai is a city with a mix of cultures and flavours. This is mainly due to foreign influences - like that of the British, Portuguese, Dutch and French - which has blended with the Marathi culture of the city. It is, however, inquisitive to observe that Mumbaikars are always on the hunt to explore new cultures and cuisines without ditching their local favourites like Pav Bhaji, Vada Pav, Misal Pav, and more. These influences have been recognised and presented on our plates by contemporary restaurants. 

Here’s a list of five restaurants in Mumbai that you can explore to have a contemporary Italian experience

1. Celini - Grand Hyatt Mumbai

Located in the Santa Cruz area of Mumbai, Celini is hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. You may spot your favourite television and movie stars sitting at a corner table and enjoying their pasta here. This award-winning restaurant has a simple and contemporary decor. The restaurant is equipped with a wood fire oven, rotisserie, and a charcoal grill that adds to the experience. The chefs of this restaurant, through their home-style cooking, combine traditional Italian recipes and present them with a modern approach.

Address: Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel and Residences, Bandra Kurla Complex Vicinity, Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400055

Timings: 12.30pm to 3pm and 7pm to 3am

Price for two: ₹4,000 (approx)

The Woodside Inn is one of the most popular chains of restaurants, which is famous for its bar, mock tails and Italian treats. This brand has its restaurants in different cities like Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru. The pizzas made from their wood oven provide a rustic feel to their home-cooked delicacy. This restaurant has an English feel to its ambience and decor and its pizzas, pastas and along with some freshly curated recipes are drool worthy. The soothing atmosphere of the restaurant and the exquisite Italian delicacies are an escape from the crazy streets of Mumbai.

Address: Indian Mercantile Mansion, Wodehouse Road, opposite Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400039 

Timings: 11am to 1am

Price for two: ₹2,200 (approx)

Well-known for Italian cuisine within the crowd of south Mumbai, the Prego serves some of the most exotic pizzas, cocktails and salads in the entire city. The chefs of Prego curate special menus on a daily basis to offer something new and exciting to their guests each day. People are crazy about its Tiramisu though.

Address: International Business Park, The Westin Mumbai Garden City, Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400063

Timings: 12pm to 1.30pm

Price for two: ₹3,000 (approx)

The Smoke House Deli has been serving Italian lovers in Mumbai for almost a decade for now. Their ingredients are wholesome and organic which add to the freshness of Italian delicacies. Fresh basil leaves, home-made pastas and cheese make their Italian delicacies probably the freshest in town. Spaghetti and Pastas are the most popular dishes of this restaurant.  

Address: Madhu Milan Building, 33rd Rd, near Browni Point, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400051

Timings: 9am to 12.30am

Price for two: ₹2,500 (approx)

This restaurant will transport you directly to Sicily, Milan, and Florence. The walls of Romano’s are decorated with stills from Italy. The restaurant has an exquisite collection of premium wines that very well complement the Italian flavours available at the restaurant.

Address: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Area, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400099

Timings: 6.30pm to 12am

Price for two: ₹3,000 (approx)