Romantic Restaurants in Mumbai to take your Sweetheart on a Date this Valentine's Day

The feast day for lovers is just around the corner, and I am sure many of you are super excited about all the surprises and plans with your beloved. I definitely am. Valentine’s Day has always sparked a feeling of intense craving for my beau. Be it buying gifts, rekindling love by pouring out the feelings, or planning surprises, I always try to make it super special for us. 

Though love is something that is to be cherished every day, every moment of our lives, Valentine’s Day gives us a reason to take a break from routine and go out of our way to make our loved ones feel “precious”. As per the legends, the day is celebrated in the remembrance of Saint Valentine who performed weddings of Christian soldiers who were forbidden to marry, thus jeopardizing his freedom for uniting two souls in love. 

How you intend to surprise your jaaneman with a #GiftOfLove is completely up to you. Buy them lovely jewelry, or take advantage of the long weekend and whisk them away for a romantic getaway. 

Whatever you decide, do make sure to include a lavish romantic dinner date with the love of your life. It gives you an opportunity to sit down together and cherish what you have in this relationship. Express your gratitude, let them know how much you value them in your life; how they have introduced you to happiness, comfort, and courage; how you crave for their touch; and how every moment spent with them shoot up the levels of endorphin, serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine in your system. 

Now, the question is where to go! Don’t worry about that, I have hand-picked some pretty amazing romantic restaurants for you to step into, based on ambience, menu, and rating. So read on!

Olive Bar & Kitchen

As they call themselves stalwart of culinary & nightlife scene, you can be assured to be treated with sumptuous food with eccentric plating at Olive Bar & Kitchen. The restaurant encloses a garden filled with microgreens among which you can dine and a versatile bar where you can chug on your favourite spirits. Make your date extra special with a romantic setting under the open sky at Olive Kitchen & Bar. 

Address: Pali Hill Tourist Hotel, 14, Union Park, Khar (West), Mumbai 400052, India

Timing: 12 PM to 11:30 PM

Instagram: @olivemumbai

The Table Colaba

Being the flagbearer of the concept of ‘farm to table’, The Table Colaba serves ingredient-driven cuisines from their own farm produce, bringing the purity of flavours. The restaurant offers refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails and food with global accents & nuances. Enjoy a peaceful date next to the French window this Valentine’s Day at The Table Colaba. 

Address: Ground Floor, Kalapesi Trust Building, Opp. Dhanraj Mahal, Below Hotel Suba Palace, Apollo Bunder Marg, Colaba, Mumbai 400039.

Timing

LUNCH | MONDAY - SATURDAY, 12:00 NOON TO 3:30 PM

DINNER | 7:00 PM TO 12:30 AM (LAST ORDERS)

HIGH TEA | 4:30 PM TO 6:30 PM (BY PRIOR RESERVATION)

SUNDAY BRUNCH | 11:00 AM TO 4: 00 PM

Instagram: @thetable_colaba

Global Fusion Restaurant

Known for its pan-Asian fare, Global Fusion is at your service in Bandra, Versova, SakiNaka, and Worli. The place is ambient with a fry & bake counter, treating you with Live Teppanyaki, varieties of Sushi, and your choice of spirits. If the one thing that you love more than your honeypie is Sushi, then Global Fusion is the restaurant that can satisfy both your romance and hunger cravings with freshly cooked bite-sized appetizers.  

Address: Linking Rd, opp. KFC, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050

Check out Global Fusion outlets in Mumbai

Timing: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM

Instagram: @globalfusionrestaurant

Glocal Junction

As can be guessed by the name, Glocal Junction combines global food with local vibes. With an ambience that is lively and energetic, Bollywood music that makes you groove, and lip-smacking cuisine that makes you moan in every bite, this place is perfect for a date night full of booze, food, dance, and romance. 

Address:

Worli - Ground Floor, Nehru Centre, Dr. Annie Besant Road, AB Nair Rd, Opposite Nehru Planetarium, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018

Andheri - B-57, Morya Bluemoon Building, Ground Floor, New Link Rd, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053

Timing: 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Instagram: @glocaljunction

Poetry by Love & Cheesecake

The name itself echoes love, poetry, and everything good. With America-European cooking & beverages, this lively neighborhood-style café is a heaven for dessert lovers. Poetry by Love & Cheesecake offers scores of desserts with over 120 flavors. Take your babyboo to this celebrity-favorite patisserie and make her day. 

Address: Fairlawn CHS, Opp. KStars Mall, VN Purav Marg, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071

Check out Poetry by Love & Cheesecake outlets in Mumbai

Timing: 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM

Instagram: @poetrybylnc 

Joshi House

If you are looking for an authentic dining experience, then the newly opened Joshi House in Bandra is just the right fit. Fashioned like a Rajasthani Haveli, the restaurant has a Safari-themed bar and five different dining areas, with Jharokha (balcony) style secluded dining space being ideal for couples. What’s more, is that you can sweeten your date night with authentic Ghevar loaded with kesar rabri and pista.  

Address: 602, Ambedkar Road, Pali Naka, Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050

Timing: 9:00 AM to 1:30 AM

Instagram: @joshihouse

The Nutcracker Mumbai

Who said a date has to be either lunch or dinner? Be different and try a breakfast date at The Nutcracker Café. The place serves the yummiest & fanciest pancakes. Have a romantic start of the day in this cozy café with palatial breakfast and delicious hot chocolate, it will surely fill you up with energy and hormones to make-out or stay-in the whole day. 

Address: Dr, VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023Dr, VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023

Check out The Nutcracker outlet in Mumbai

Timing: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Instagram: @thenutcrackermumbai

Grandmama’s Café

Nostalgia and warmth, that’s exactly what you will feel as you enter Grandmama’s Café. Instead of bare brick walls, exposed pipes, and hanging bulbs like most restaurants nowadays, this café believes that life and interiors are better with vibrant colors & happiness. The café also has an exclusive section, called Grandpa’s Den, where you get to enjoy 12 eminent cocktails and special dishes from Grandmama’s Kitchen. Experience love in the older times with a romantic date at Grandmama’s Café. 

Address: Hotel Royal Garden, Juhu Rd, Shivaji Nagr, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049

Check out Grandmama’s Cafe outlet in Mumbai

Timing: 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Instagram: @grandmamascafe 

Rainforest Resto Bar

As the name suggests, Rainforest Resto has an ambience akin to the rainforest. Though located within the bustle of the mall, once inside, the place bestows a calming effect with the lush green jungle-like environment. With muted lighting and gastronomical delights, bond with your sweetheart over drinks and flirtatious talks. 

Address: Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072

Timing: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Instagram: @rainforestresto

Salt Water Café

This bohemian décor café, located in the heart of the city, has an extensive bar menu and is renowned to satisfy your savory glands. Take your beau to Salt Water Café and treat her with specialities like Sausage Platter and Flourless Chocolate Fudge. Give an ear to her pyaari-pyaari baatein and tell her how much you love her, making the date a cherished memory. 

Address: Rose Minar, 87 Annel Church, Chapel Rd, Reclamation, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050

Timing: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Instagram: @saltwatercafe 

Arrange your romantic outing based on the personality of your relationship and watch your partner get floored with delight. One more thing. I just remembered. If you could hold off watching Deepika Padukone & Siddhant Chaturvedi in ‘Gehraaiya’ which is releasing on 11th Feb till Monday, then it could be perfect for the post-date cuddle session, concluding it with candle-illuminated intimate make-out.