The foodscape in Mumbai is bursting with cafés that are totally Instagrammable. Some quaint, some quirky. But all an expression of upbeat creativity. It’s like the owners and interior designers poured their soul into the décor. These jaunty cafés catch people’s imagination at lightning speed. After all, it’s every influencer and social media junkie’s desire to have a spectacular Insta feed! Here’s looking at a tasteful compilation of the most Instagrammable restaurants in Mumbai. These are the places you should head to not only eat and drink but also to click some lovely photos.
Instagrammable Restaurants In Mumbai To Make Your Feed Pop
1. Prithvi Café
Prithvi Theatre has been a hallowed ground for performing artists for as long as anyone can remember. And its café has its own pull. It is surrounded by magnificent trees, bamboo and plants. This adds a touch of natural beauty to the mood created by the décor and people. You can chill over tasty bites, and minutes will turn into hours before you realise. Giving you company will be tourists and Prithvi Café enthusiasts who are regulars here. The place is also buzzing with celebrities. Now, it’s no rocket science how many Instagrammable pictures can be clicked here!
Where: Prithvi Theatre, Janki Kutir, Juhu Church Road, Juhu
When: 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Cost: ₹600 for two approx.
2. Grandmama’s Café
Very European and very attractive from the get-go, walking into Grandmama’s Café feels like you have entered into the living room of a grandmother who resides in an English cottage! Replete with vibrant, flowery upholstery and wallpaper, Quirky elements and refreshing colours bring to life its click-worthy ambience! While you’ll enjoy feeding your Insta handle with gorgeous pictures, the American, Parsi and Italian cuisines will satiate your hunger. You can count this place as one of the must-visits with your crew for some we-time.
Where: Multiple Locations
When: 11 AM to 11:30 PM
Cost: ₹1,600 for two approx.
3. The Little Door
This is one little blue door you really want to walk through. Get greeted by its sunshine interiors. White walls transformed into a lively backdrop with pops of quaint elements, bold words and rustic seating. Its menu is a good mix of cuisines which lets you explore flavours of faraway lands like Greece, Spain, Italy and the Mediterranean. At The Little Door, you’ll have a lot to click on, the décor and the fashionably plated food. Other than that, they have the Sunday Drunch which is killer! And so are their karaoke nights, drinking games and film screenings. In case the order takes a while to arrive, you can play a game of Uno, Chess or Scrabble too!
Where: Multiple Locations
When: 5 PM to 1:30 AM
Cost: ₹2,000 for two approx.
4. Café Mondegar
One of South Bombay’s most iconic cafés, Café Mondegar is Colaba Causeway’s star. Its ambience is made uniquely quirky by India’s legendary cartoonist Mario Miranda. His wow-some, signature-style cartoons adorn all the inner walls and the entrance ceiling of the café. What a backdrop for a peppy Insta feed. Moreover, the relaxed vibe of the place ensures that you have a good time over delicious burgers, American cuisine and heady drinks. Cheers to that!
Where: 5A, Metro House, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Near Regal Cinema, Colaba
When: 8 AM to 11:30 PM
Cost: ₹1,700 for two approx.
5. Leaping Windows
If you find the combination of food and manga intoxicating, Leaping Windows is the place to head to. The manga display and the paintings hung on the walls adorned with doodles all come together to make the picture perfect. The bonus point is, it’s a pet-friendly establishment. So you can have pics of you and your furry friend at this super cool restaurant.
Where: Corner View, 3, Dr.Ashok Chopra Marg, Opp. Bianca Towers, Amit Nagar, Versova, Andheri West
When: 12 PM to 12 AM
Cost: ₹1,400 for two approx.
6. Jamjar Diner
In the list of Insta-friendly cafes, Jamjar Diner ranks first. Both its outlets (Bandra and Versova) boast unique decor complete with jukeboxes and a delicious menu. Their Versova outlet has outdoor seating, with tiles and lights, which add to the romance of clicking pictures during dusk. On the other hand, the Bandra Jamjar Diner is an exotic beauty with its orange booths, hand-painted glasses and vintage jukebox. Spend lazy mornings or quiet evenings here, you’ll have a fab time.
Where: Multiple locations
When: 9 AM to 1:30 AM
Cost: ₹1,500 for two approx.
7. Garde Manger Cafe
Show your love for all things green with pics clicked at Garde Manger Café. Nature blooms in here! Flowers and pots everywhere, they also have a cute yellow-painted bicycle with an attached basket which is always full of flowers. All the décor elements make the place unabashedly cute. At the same time, the food is lip-smacking and delicious. Moreover, both are a treat for your camera lens. It’s a vegetarian-only place with vegan options, so it’s guilt-free. Yippie!
Where: Multiple Locations
When: 10:30 AM to 11 PM
Cost: ₹1,000 for two approx.
8. The Homemade Café
You may or may not be able to make frequent visits to the Covent Gardens in London. But you have an awesome alternative back home – The Homemade Café in Oshiwara. Soak in the adorability of its décor. Its exterior is designed to remind you of a European street during summer. What adds to the appeal of the place and your Insta pictures are the quaint fairy lights. Round up your buddies and have a chill time here.
Where: Multiple locations
When: 11 AM to 1 AM
Cost: ₹1,400 for two approx.
9. Blah
Blah in BKC is a paradise of pink. With flamingo motifs and floral decore galore, the ambience will make you feel like you’re in a Barbie movie. And the flushed floral decor is not where the fun stops! They even have swing seats! Channel your inner child and make your Insta feed pop!
Where: Ground Floor, G-4, The Capital, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East
When: 12 PM to 12 AM
Cost: ₹2,500 for two approx.
10. Lyla
This Mexi-Cali dining space is a fusion of multiple aesthetics. Every corner of this establishment is dripping with glamour and class. A fusion between Vintage and Boho aesthetics, the hall is adorned with a giant mirror that classes up the entire space.
Where: Platina Building, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East
When: 12 PM to 1:30 AM
Cost: ₹2,500 for two approx.
11. Nazaara
Offering both alfresco and indoor dining, the eponymous nazaara at Nazaara will surely take your breath away. Sip on their amazing cocktails while watching the sun set over the Adai hills. The vibes are truly immaculate!
Where: Marriott Hotel, D 264, Thane – Belapur Rd, TTC Estate, Turbhe MIDC, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai
When: 5 PM to 11:30 PM
Cost: ₹2,500 for two approx.
12. Baglami
Among the most opulent places in Mumbai, Baglami is the one place that is sure to take your breath away. With lavish gold motifs and antique decor everywhere you look, it offers a feast for your eyes as well as your palate.
Where: Bağlami, Bombay @ BKC 7, Ins Tower, Opp NMACC, Bandra Kurla Complex
When: 12 PM to 4:30 PM and 7 PM to 1 AM
Cost: ₹4,000 for two approx.
13. Bastian
Bastian is known for its lip-smacking delicacies and gob-smacking interiors. No matter which outpost you choose to visit, you are sure to be greeted with Insta-worthy aesthetics and dishes you’ll dream about for days.
Where: Multiple Locations
When: 12 PM to 4:30 PM and 7 PM to 1 AM
Cost: ₹4,000 for two approx.
Which of these places have you been to? Let us know in the comments section below!
With inputs from Tooba Shaikh and Zohara Kapadia.
Cover Image Credits: @blahbkc and @baglamibombay/Instagram
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