Theme based restaurants are our smart_list_end references for an alternate universe. Here are the best of them in Mumbai for a dreamy dining experience:
1. Pratap’s Wild Dining
Theme: Jungle
Kids are everything to their parents. This restaurant is a great place to let your kids have a safe fun outing.
Price for two: Rs. 1200
Location: Om Heera Panna Mall, Oshiwara, Andheri West, Mumbai
2. Bar Stock Exchange
Theme: Stock Market
No, you won’t have to handle a house full of traders busy chattering about their tape figures. The interior makes you feel like you’re in an actual bar stock exchange, only much cooler and calmer. And with food.
Price for two: Rs. 1500
Location: 89, Shivai Industrial Estate, Opposite Times Square, Sakinaka, Mumbai
3 Village Restaurant
Theme: Indian village
If you think that having an expensive smartphone with a Starbucks isn’t the height of cool, you’ll definitely enjoy it. Oh, and no, you won’t have to deal with any real village crisis here. No famines. Chill and eat.
They serve Gujarat, Rajasthani and South Indian varieties.
Price for two: Rs. 900
Location: Raghuleela Mall, Behind Poisar Depot, Kandivali West, Mumbai.
4. UFO Revolving Restaurant
Theme: Spaceship
This is the place for you if you love Star Trek, but not as much as food. You won’t be thrown out of the UFO by the aliens in the void that is space, but they might have an eye on your food. The restaurant, actually does revolve. Now how cool is that?
Price for two: Rs. 2000
Location : 321-322, Dimple Arcade, Thakur Complex, Kandivali East, Mumbai
5. Hard Rock Cafe
Theme: Rock music
If you are a human who consider yourself lucky to be alive during AC/DC, then you are a human who probably has already checked out this place. They also host live music shows which becomes pretty enjoyable with the food and the drinks.
Price for two: Rs. 2800
Location : Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli Mumbai
6 Dara’s Dhaba
Theme: Punjabi Dhaba
Not every so called “dhaba” gets the real dhaba food right. Well luckily, for us, this one did. You will love the desi vibes of the food here. I meant, of the seriously good food.
Price for two: Rs. 1200
Location :Western Express Highway 8, Kashimira, Post Mira Road East, Mumbai
7. Poush
Theme: Kashmiri
Paradise on Earth might be Kashmir, but this place brings Kashmir to you. But thankfully, you won’t have to deal with the intense cold that makes you wrap yourself up in any clothing possible. Also, the seating is like that of a houseboat, which gives this place a pretty cool environment.
Price for two: Rs. 1300
Location: S-25, 2nd Floor, Phoenix Market City, LBS Road, Kurla (W), Mumbai
8. Rainforest Resto-Bar
Theme: Greenery
Being a nature lover isn’t the bad thing people call it to be, is it? Get closer of nature(except for the downpour and lightning) and enjoy this greenery based restaurant.
Price for two: Rs. 2000
Location: R City Mall, LBS Marg, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai
9. Diva Maharashtracha
Theme: Maharashtrian food theme
Marathi by heart people, you will love this pretty amazing, and pretty light on pocket place. This has become a preference for many, over time.
Price for two: Rs. 1000
Location: Plot No. 29/30, Shop No.1 to 4, T.H. Kataria Marg, Next To Goa Portuguese Restaurant, Matunga (W), Mumbai
10. Irish House
Theme: Traditional public houses of old Ireland
Aye lad, the Irish are indeed the most cheerful people on the planet. But luckily, (or unluckily), you won’t get to witness an Irish brawl here while you are out for a meal.
Price for two: Rs. 2100
Location: Phoenix Mills Compound, High Street Phoenix, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai
11. Cafe Mondegar
Theme: Pop art
Yes, the pictures on the walls are by the Goan cartoonist, Mario Miranda. (woah!). And for you smart smart people, for whom art began post all that classic stuff, you’ll love it here.
Price for two: Rs. Rs. 1400
Location: 5A, Metro House, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Near Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai
12. The Jail Restaurant & Lounge
Theme: Jail
Kill for some good food? Well you’re under arrest at The Jail. With the totally admirable interiors (of a jail,yes), unfortunately, you’re gonna have to pay for the food here(much better than that in the jails).
Price for two: Rs. 900
Location: 3rd Floor, Sindhudurga Bhawan, Above Grande Imperial Banquets, RTO Road, 4 Bunglows, Andheri West
13. Khaugalli
A place still undiscovered by many, it still lives up to its name. It gives its customers a true sense of being in an Indian street. Its street food is prepared in hygienic conditions, and it has a good service.
Price for two: Rs. 450
Location: Shree Darshan, Ground Floor, 4 Bungalows, Andheri West
14. Firangi’s Dhaba
This place takes you through quite a local Mumbai journey, with all its decor and interiors. They have a great heart, and they don’t hesitate in offering food of great quality with good quantity.
Price for two: Rs. 650
Location: 9, Remi Biz Court, Behind Fun Republic, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri West
15. Firangi Paani
Theme: English Pub
Sounds about magnificent and spectacular, am I right? If you want to have an experience of rich ambience with all the fancy lamps and the Victorian furniture, you’ll love it here. The DJ is said to be awesome, and their mock-tails are known quite a lot.
Price for two: Rs. 4000
Location : Trident Hotel, Opposite Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai
16. Horn OK Please
Theme: Indian truck
Just the name makes one feel like a truck journey. Its located in Juhu and has been known for quite some time. It’s like sitting in a dhaba (in Juhu, i know right, how cool?)
Their butter naans and butter chicken and dal makhani are a must try!
Price for two: Rs. 700
Location: Plot No. 47, Gulmohar Road, Juhu Scheme, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400058
17. Koyla, Colaba
Theme: Shamiana
This restaurant offers an amazing view of the Sea. It is a known romantic spot, and offers candle light dinner.
Price for two: Rs. 1500
Location: Gulf Hotel, HNA Azmi Marg, Colaba, Mumbai
18. Bhaijaanz
Theme: Salman Khan
Yes, theme, Salman Khan. It serves Mughlai, North Indian and Chinese cuisines. It is a cozy place, with comfortable seating and friendly staff.
Price for two: Rs. 900
Location : G2, White Rose Building, Rizvi Complex, Sherly Rajan Road, Off Carter Road, Carter Road, Bandra West
19. Abhiman Bar & Restaurant
Theme: Airplane
Differently themed, and nicely run, this place has been an attraction to many simply because of the theme. The interiors though are pretty spacious, with a seating capacity of upto 6 persons per group. The service is prompt, and the portions are generous.
Price for two: Rs. 450
Location : Punjani Industrial Estate, Pokhran Road 1, Near Cadbury Naka, Khopat, Thane West
