The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Eating in Mumbai: the back story
Vada pav and bhel puri on the seafront, coastal seafood, Parsi and Irani cafés, and a new wave of Indian tasting menus.
11 of the best · Mumbai, India
The Best Restaurants in Mumbai
Modern Indian tasting menus in old mill buildings, the grand hotels’ dining rooms, and the snack houses Mumbai loves.
Our 11 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Mumbai.
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In a former woollen mill
Masque
A tasting-menu restaurant in Laxmi Woollen Mills, Mahalaxmi.
Shakti Mills Lane, off Dr E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400011 (Unit G3, Laxmi Woollen Mills)Explore View on map
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In Kamala Mills
The Bombay Canteen
Indian food from across the country, “without borders”, in Process House at Kamala Mills.
S.B. Road, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013 (Unit-1, Process House)Explore View on map
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At the Taj Mahal Palace
Golden Dragon
Sichuan cooking at the Taj Mahal Palace, which Taj describes as India’s first Chinese restaurant.
Apollo Bunder, Mumbai 400001 (The Taj Mahal Palace)Explore View on map
The full list: Restaurants, A–Z
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Neighbourhood
Modern Indian & chef-led 4
New Indian cooking.
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On the 48th floor
Bastian At The Top
A restaurant on the 48th floor of Kohinoor Square, with views over the city.
Kohinoor Square, N C Kelkar Marg, Dadar West, Mumbai 400028 (48th Floor)Explore View on map
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In a former woollen mill
Masque
A tasting-menu restaurant in Laxmi Woollen Mills, Mahalaxmi.
Shakti Mills Lane, off Dr E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400011 (Unit G3, Laxmi Woollen Mills)Explore View on map
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In Kamala Mills
The Bombay Canteen
Indian food from across the country, “without borders”, in Process House at Kamala Mills.
S.B. Road, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013 (Unit-1, Process House)Explore View on map
In the grand hotels 4
Classic dining rooms.
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At the Taj Mahal Palace
Golden Dragon
Sichuan cooking at the Taj Mahal Palace, which Taj describes as India’s first Chinese restaurant.
Apollo Bunder, Mumbai 400001 (The Taj Mahal Palace)Explore View on map
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At The St. Regis
Koishii
Japanese dining at The St. Regis Mumbai, next to Koi Bar.
462 Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013 (The St. Regis Mumbai)Explore View on map
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In an Art Deco–inspired lobby
Opus, Four Seasons Mumbai
The all-day restaurant in the Art Deco–inspired lobby of Four Seasons Mumbai.
1/136 Dr E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018 (Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai)Explore View on map
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At The St. Regis
Seven Kitchens
The all-day restaurant at The St. Regis Mumbai.
462 Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013 (The St. Regis Mumbai)Explore View on map
Mumbai favourites 2
The city’s own food.
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In Dalamal Tower
Swati Snacks, Nariman Point
The Nariman Point branch of Swati Snacks, in Dalamal Tower.
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 (Dalamal Tower)Explore View on map
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A city favourite
Swati Snacks, Tardeo
Mumbai and Gujarati snacks in a sit-down setting, opposite Bhatia Hospital in Tardeo.
Karai Estate, opp. Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007Explore View on map
There is no MICHELIN guide for India, so we use no awards or ratings. We leave the price blank rather than guess.
