South Mumbai Restaurants: 18 Best Places To Eat 2024

Are you looking for the the best South Mumbai restaurants? I’ve got you covered!

South Mumbai offers a wide range of restaurants catering to various tastes and preferences. I am food obsessed and look for delicious food everywhere I travel. Being from New York, I am spoiled with a variety of amazing food options, but South Mumbai has plenty of restaurants to please my discerning taste buds and I’m sure you can find at least one or two you enjoy too!

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18 Best South Mumbai Restaurants

Here are some of the best restaurants in South Mumbai that are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

1. Americano

This restaurant has great food and excellent cocktails. The tall ceilings create a nice roomy atmosphere away from the crowded city action and small lanes of Fort. In my opinion, it’s hard to find good pizza in India, but if you like Neapolitan style, definitely try the pizza here!

They’re open for dinner Wednesday – Sunday and have lunch service on the weekends too.

Best for: Nice group dinner or date night drinks at the bar
Neighborhood: Fort

Americano bar with shelves of liquor bottles in background and a light green cocktail and menu on the bar in the foreground.

2. The Table

A farm to table restaurant with ingredient-driven focus that draws inspiration from cuisines all over the world. The menu has small and large plates that are intended for sharing creating a lively and social atmosphere. The innovative dishes served here regularly change based on seasonal ingredients.

I last ate there in September 2023 and from the current menu, I highly recommend the brussel sprouts, Korean BBQ beef tacos, and the lamb pappardelle pasta.

Best for: Group dinner
Neighborhood: Colaba

The interior of The Table in South Mumbai, a nice restaurant with a black and white floor, a long bar table, and second floor balcony with more tables.

3. Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room

Delightful Burmese restaurant with an all vegetarian menu. If you are a meat eater, don’t let the vegetarian menu scare you off, everything we ate here was exceptionally delicious and filling. Note that they do not serve alcohol so come for lunch and enjoy their wide range of tea options to sip on.

Best for: Group lunch
Neighborhood: Fort

4. Gustoso

A fine dining Italian spot with a flare. They do authentic Italian with a focus on high quality ingredients, without complicating the cuisine with the usual complexity you find in India. Make sure to try the pizzas and the pastas.

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Mumbai. They update their menu with the seasons. Don’t miss their delicious cocktail menu!

There’s also a location in Bandra West.

Best for: Dinner or date night
Neighborhood: Kemps Corner

Gustoso restaurant with a modern cocktail bar with colorful low backed bar stools, wine glasses hanging over the bar, and bottles backlit lining the wall behind it.

5. Bastian, Worli

This restaurant was made for Instagram with its trendy décor and pretty dishes. It’s a bit hyped up which makes some people extra critical in their reviews of this restaurant but my friends and I enjoyed all our food and had a good experience. Be sure to get dessert too.

Best for: Brunch or dinner
Neighborhood: Worli

6. Kaui Kitchen

Casual but super yummy Asian food restaurant. The small space only has room for a handful tables inside in the air conditioning plus a couple more outside so make sure to snag a reservation if you want to be sure to get a table.

Best for: small group dinner or causal date night
Neighborhood: Colaba

Menu being held over a table at Kaui Kitchen restaurant with graffiti brick walls in the background.

7. The Bombay Canteen

This restaurant offers a contemporary take on regional dishes from across the country. The creative cocktails and vibrant ambiance make it the perfect place to catch up with friends over a group dinner.

Best for: Group lunch or dinner
Neighborhood: Lower Parel

Overhead view of table at Bombay Canteen in South Mumbai with three plates of food, a couple cocktails and a corner of the menu.

8. Slink & Bardot

The cuisine here is classified as French but it definitely has an Indian twist to it as well. Get a few plates and share with your table mates while you enjoy some refreshing cocktails.

Best for: Dinner for a couple or a small group
Neighborhood: Worli

9. Masque

I’d be remiss not to include Masque on this list. While it’s expensive, the innovative 10-course meal is well worth the cost. Masque was my personal favorite meal I ate in Mumbai and was once named India’s Best Restaurant.

Best for: Celebrating a special occasion
Neighborhood: Lower Parel

Overhead view of main course dish, bread, and cutlery at Masque Mumbai, India's best restaurant.

10. Bayroute

This Mediterranean restaurant has two locations in South Mumbai, one in the Palladium mall and one in Cuffe Parade. The menu showcases an array of authentic dishes inspired by the coastal regions of Greece, Lebanon, Turkey, and beyond. Enjoy some delicious dips and succulent kebabs here!

Best for: Date night
Neighborhood: Cuffe Parade

11. Kuckeliku Breakfast House

Given the word breakfast is in the name, I recommend this restaurant for delicious brunch food. It’s easy to miss as it’s tucked away on the second floor of a building so look out for the small round sign above the staircase that leads to the breakfast house.

Try their unique offering of coffee and tonic water. I was hesitate but really enjoyed the refreshing coffee drink.

Best for: Brunch
Neighborhood: Colaba

A plate of eggs, breakfast potatoes and a cup of coffee on a table at Kuckeliku Breakfast House in Mumbai.

12. Sea Lounge at Taj Mahal Palace

Famous for its traditional Afternoon Tea, the Sea Lounge offers a delightful array of delectable treats, including freshly baked scones, dainty sandwiches, and an impressive selection of teas.

Whether you’re seeking a leisurely afternoon tea or a tranquil spot to admire the mesmerizing views of Mumbai’s waterfront, the Sea Lounge at Taj Mahal Palace promises a quintessentially Indian indulgence.

Best for: Afternoon tea
Neighborhood: Colaba

A three tiered tray of tea time snacks and a tea cup on a table by a window at the Sea Lounge at Taj Mahal Palace hotel in South Mumbai. Out of the window you can see the Gateway of India in the background.

South Mumbai Famous Cafés & Iconic Restaurants

These cafés are well-known in Mumbai for their long standing history. I’d recommend these places for a quick lunch or a bite to eat in between meals just to experience them.

13. Kala Ghoda Café

This modern minimal café has an extensive “light bites” menu. I’ve found their food to be just as enjoyable as the coffee. Perfect place to stop in for an afternoon sandwich and coffee. They also have a wine bar making it a good option for an evening catch up with a friend.

Best for: breakfast, lunch, or coffee break
Neighborhood: Fort

Close up of a BLT sandwich and coffee on a table at Kala Ghoda cafe.

14. Leopold Café

Since its establishment in 1871, this iconic café has been a beloved haunt for both travelers and locals. It gained international attention when it was one of the sites targeted during the devastating 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai. Despite the scars of the past (it still bears bullet holes from that tragic day), Café Leopold remains an enduring symbol of resistance and the city’s resilience.

Popular among college students for their beer towers. I recommend ordering a few starters here and skipping the mains.

Best for: For a hang session with starters and beer
Neighborhood: Colaba

The outside of Cafe Leopold in Mumbai with the busy street and cars in front of it.

15. Café Britannia & Company

Parsi café culture has a rich history in and of itself. Be sure to try the Berry Pulao! To learn more about Parsi cafes in Mumbai, read this post: Iconic Parsi cafés in Mumbai that bring the old world charm.

Best for: Classic Parsi dishes
Neighborhood: Ballard Estate, Fort

An overhead table shot of Berry Pulao and other dishes on a checkered table cloth at Cafe Britannia & Co, an iconic Parsi cafe in Mumbai

16. Café Mondegar

This eclectic and vibrant café serves a wide range of comfort food and hearty dishes.

Best for: Breakfast
Neighborhood: Colaba

17. Ling’s Pavilion

Known for its authentic Chinese food, Ling’s is an institution in South Mumbai. You should definitely ask your waiter about their favorite off menu dishes.

Best for: Family dinner
Neighborhood: Colaba

Circular entrance with colorful lights to Ling's Pavilion, a Chinese restaurant in South Mumbai.

18. Sher-e-Punjab

Established in 1938, this restaurant touts itself as the oldest Punjabi restaurant in Mumbai.

Best for: A lowkey meal or family dinner
Neighborhood: Fort

Map of the Best South Mumbai Restaurants

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TL;DR: South Mumbai Restaurants: 18 Best Places To Eat

These are just a few of the many great restaurants in South Mumbai. Whether you’re craving local delicacies or international cuisine, South Mumbai has something to offer everyone’s tastes. For an upscale dining experience Masque is not to be missed, for a guaranteed delicious dinner Americano is a great bet, and for a causal but yummy lunch hit up Kala Ghoda café.

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