Places To Dine Out In Mumbai's Colaba

By Devi Poojari

Seeking comfort in good food or simply taking a break from the kitchen to cook dinner? Head to any one of these seven charming restaurants around Colaba, for a meal that you’d want to keep coming back to long after it was over.

*Some restaurants listed in this trail serve non-vegetarian food, but have been added because they have good vegetarian options on their menu as well.

  • The Table

    For a fancy dining option on a special occasion like birthdays or anniversaries, head to The Table in Colaba for some amazing European-style plates. Known for their farm-to-table approach towards their menu, the expansive number of options is sure to make one feel spoilt for choice. Start off your meal with their delicious French Onion soup or Seafood Bisque and follow it up with their red wine risotto.

  • Americano

    For classic American fare done with a contemporary flare, head straight to Americano. Expect Italian-American classics like the chicken parm and meatballs al forno on the menu, or opt for something more classic like the roast chicken and potatoes. Make sure to order their warm almond olive oil cake to put a sweet ending to your meal.

  • Nara Thai

    If an explosion of flavours is what you crave for your next meal, then this Thai restaurant is the one you should pick. Known to serve up some delectable Thai food – som tam salad, pad Thai, shrimp cakes and the works, Nara also offers a range of cocktails inspired by Thai ingredients and flavours. Sip on their Thai Spritz as you wait for your food to get to the table, while you soak up the ambience.

  • Trishna

    This legendary institution known for its seafood dishes is what you need on days when you can’t really figure out what you feel like eating. While their signature butter garlic crab must be ordered for the table, explore their wide varieties of gassis and sukkas to enjoy with neer dosa, appams or rice. Trishna also makes a delicious chicken dish cooked in green masala, which is perfect to enjoy with tandoori rotis.

  • Native Bombay

    Taking inspiration from the traditional cooking techniques and seasonality of produce, Native Bombay has some of the most interesting and innovative takes on Indian cuisine. Opt to order their vegetarian and non-vegetarian preset meals from the menu, or go a la carte with their ghee roast jackfruit, Kashmiri mutton parche and the in-house dal makhana – all to be eaten with freshly made chur chur naans or kulcha.

  • Mezcalita

    Transport yourself straight to a Mexican fiesta at this underrated restaurant, a stone’s throw away from the sea face at Churchgate. Along with an impressive mezcal menu for some high spirited libations, order just about everything on the menu to sample some delicious Mexican fare. Enjoy the house-made guacamole with chips, the tender ceviche and tacos galore! If you’re still hungry, order a burrito to split with a friend.

  • Burma Burma

    This vegetarian-only restaurant has risen to legendary status courtesy of the exceptional vegetarian Burmese delicacies that it specialises in. From bubble teas to fresh salad, Burma Burma has a range of dishes from mildly spiced to super spicy – for all heat lovers. Share a portion of Khao Suey with your dining companions or order a bunch of their small plates to share and sample a little bit of everything.

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