Where to eat when visiting Mumbai in 2024

Are you looking for the best restaurants to try when visiting Mumbai?

Here is a list of my 13 favorite places to eat as a food obsessed New Yorker who lived in Mumbai for a year. If you’re an adventurous eater, you should also branch out from these restaurants to try some delicious Mumbai street food.

Where to eat Indian Food when visiting Mumbai

These are my restaurant recommendations for where to eat in Mumbai as a tourist specifically. Not that non-tourists can’t or don’t enjoy these places but I think they offer great introductions to Indian food for those less familiar with it as well as tasty dishes for people who are well versed.

1. Masque

Probably the most expensive meal you will eat on your trip in Mumbai. This restaurant is a full package experience, serving a delicious refined 10-course tasting menu that is updated seasonally. Each course has a unique story behind the food, whether it’s about where the ingredients are sourced from or how it is prepared.

Once named India’s Best Restaurant, check out my complete restaurant review of Masque here.

Overhead shot of one course at Masque, a restaurant in Mumbai

2. Bombay Canteen

I like to think of this restaurant as Indian tapas. They offer small plates making it fun to go with a group and try different dishes. The cocktail menu here is impressive with a range of unique specialty drinks.

3. Pali Bhavan

Located in Bandra West, this restaurant serves upscale Indian food in a charming but sleek atmosphere. Be sure to try the rich black dhal.

4. Tanjore Tiffin Room

South Indian food restaurant where they offer an array of sample curries so you get a taste of the variety before you settle on what you want to order as your main dish.

Tanjore Tiffin Room, a Restaurant in Mumbai

5. Banana Leaf

A chain of restaurants offering traditional South Indian food on a banana leaf. This is a purely vegetarian restaurant that is good for an easy lunch.

Overhead table shot of food at Banana Leaf, a restaurant in Mumabi

Where to eat international cuisine when visiting Mumbai

If you’ve had enough Indian food on your trip and are looking for some other cuisines to enjoy, you should make a reservation at one of these restaurants.

6. Americano

This modern restaurant offers share plates and a selection of refreshing cocktails making it the perfect place for a group dinner. In my opinion, it’s hard to find good pizza in Mumbai, but Americano delivers with their Neapolitan style pizza.

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

7. Cecconi’s (at Soho House)

As an Italian food lover, I struggled to find delicious Italian restaurants in Mumbai. But Cecconi’s delivers delicious Italian and a calm atmosphere overlooking the crowded Juhu Beach.

8. Izumi

This Japanese restaurant, located in Bandra, offers delicious sushi and ramen. Another place where I loved every dish my friends and I ordered.

9. Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room

This was my first experience with Burmese food and I loved everything we ordered! Ask the waiter for recommendations and enjoy your meal in a serene atmosphere away from the chaotic streets of Mumbai.

10. Perch

Labeled as a wine and coffee bar, this restaurant also offers flavorful food options. Enjoy some share plates while sipping on their creative cocktails.

Where to eat brunch when visiting Mumbai

Here’s a couple restaurants to eat a delicious brunch at when visiting the city.

11. Sequel

This Bandra café offers a variety of healthier food options, including salads, smoothie bowls, and cold pressed juices.

12. The Nutcracker

This restaurant has a few locations throughout the city. If you’re seeking traditional breakfast food like pancakes, look no further. Not to mention, they serve all day breakfast so regardless of when you wake up you can indulge in tasty brunch fare.

Where to eat Parsi food when visiting Mumbai

If you want to learn more about Parsi food, check out these 9 iconic Parsi cafes in Mumbai.

13. Cafe Britannia

A classic example of Parsi cafe culture. Be sure to try their specialty unique soda flavors. Located in Ballard Estate, it’s a nice area to go for a stroll before or after your meal.

TL;DR: Where to eat when visiting Mumbai

Mumbai’s diverse culinary scene has a lot to offer but it can be difficult to find the best options among the thousands of places to grab a bite to eat. As someone who values a nice meal, especially while traveling, I have narrowed down the best places to eat to 13 unique restaurants that are perfect to try when visiting Mumbai. Pick one based on you preferences and I hope you enjoy!