Diners’ Club

From trendy rooftop lounges to Japanese izakayas, upscale Indian-fusion restaurants to iconic international eateries—Mumbai has a dining destination for every mood.

NEW ADDITIONS

Among the most awaited restaurant openings this year, 15 Ministry of Crab (MOC)’s Mumbai outlet serves the best seafood in the city. The menu includes classic dishes like avocado crab salad, clay pot prawn curry, and garlic chilli crab. Starts from `5,000/US$70 for two, ministryofcrab.com

ITALIAN DREAM

Located in Marine Drive, 16 Vetro and Enoteca at The Oberoi, Mumbai is where Italian food-lovers and wine connoisseurs meet for exquisite meals. Pizza ‘tartufo,’ lamb pappardelle, and gnocchi with burrata are highly recommended. Starts from `5,000/US$71 for two, oberoihotels.com

VEG DELIGHT

Founded over 50 years ago, 17 Swati Snacks is a popular restaurant serving Indian regional cuisine and Mumbai’s street food in a lovely setting. Try the famous panki chatni, sev puri and dal dhokli at any of their two locations in the city. Starts at `1,500/US$22 for two, swatisnacks.com

Clockwise from left: Ministry of Crab was launched in February; a serving of papri chaat, a local snack.

ROYAL TREAT

The award-winning 18 ITC Dum Pukht has an oldworld charm, and offers scrumptious cuisine of the Awadhi Nawabs—the former royals of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The signature dishes of biryani, kakori kebab, and shahi nehari are slow-cooked for hours for an authentic taste and aroma. Starts at `5,000/US$71 for two, itchotels.in

ALL THE WAY FROM JAPAN

19 Wasabi by Morimoto at Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai is an institution in itself. White fish carpaccio, black cod miso, and wasabi crème brulee are top performers. Starts from `12,000/US$170 for two, tajhotels.com