Easter 2023: Indulge in a feast by dining at these Mumbai restaurants

At Slink & Bardot, expect to go on a world tour with delicious dishes from all over. Photo Courtesy: Slink & Bardot

Mumbaikars will be celebrating Easter in a bigger and better way this year than ever before after the highs and lows of the Covid-19 pandemic. While many may opt to enjoy the feast with people in their homes, there are others who will be looking to let their hair down and go out to a restaurant and enjoy the day with their loved ones for either brunch, lunch or dinner.

Everybody deserves a delicious meal that doesn't involve them toiling in the kitchen, especially on a celebratory day when all you want to do is eat, drink and make merry. Interestingly, there are many restaurants in the Mumbai that have put together Easter menus which have dishes that are both traditional and innovative and can be savoured with every bite.

If you are looking to enjoy a meal in Mumbai at some of your favourite restaurants, keep this list handy to pick the dishes and cuisines you are currently craving. It is even better if it isn't something that you traditionally make at home because don't we all love being surprised?

Easter treats
If you want to gorge on the different types of Easter goodies then head to Café Noir in Lower Parel where you can not only enjoy French and Italian cuisine but also some other specials. The menu, which has been created particularly for the occasion, includes Easter Fruit Tarts, 73% Dark Chocolate, Soaked Cranberry, Mango Mousse Creme Diplomat, Dark Choco Chip Cookies and Easter Carrot Cake too. What better way to enjoy Easter than with some delicious, sweet treats?

When: April 9
Where: Café Noir, Lower Parel West
Time: 10 am - 10:30 pm
Price: Rs 150 onwards plus taxes for Easter goodies
For reservations: 074004 91481

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Goan and Portuguese feast
If you don't want to trave all the way to Lower Parel, then stop over at O Pedro in Bandra Kurla Complex for a delicious Goan and Portuguese Easter menu special. Start with some heady cocktails like Easter Punch, Strange Gimlet or Pedro's Daiquiri and follow it up with some mouthwatering food. A mix of small and big plates, the menu includes a wide variety of dishes such as Smoked Bone Marrow Toast, Pumpkin Acorda, B''F ‘Jeerem Meerem, Lamb BAF-FAD Curry and Rita's Chicken Omelette Curry, among others, for everybody to enjoy on a lazy Sunday.

When: April 9
Where: O Pedro, Bandra Kurla Complex
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Meal for Two: Rs 3,500 plus taxes
For reservations: 022 6534700 or +91 75065 25554

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Egg-citing brunch
If you live in South Mumbai and don't want to travel till the suburbs, then stop right over at Slink & Bardot in Worli. If you want to explore cuisines beyond India, then the themed brunch menu will take you on a world tour with their specials while you sip on heady concoction of Berry Blush or Lychee Spritz. With every dish being a feast in itself, enjoy dishes such as Braised NZ Lamb Shank, served with Mustard Mashed Potatoes and Minted Pea Puree or Maple-glazed Ham served with Roasted Root Veggies and Smoked Pork Jus and Roast Turkey, Celeriac Puree with Charred Brussels Sprouts. On the other hand, vegetarians can relish the Artichoke & Spinach Frittata, served with a Summer Salad and Warm Tomato Salsa, or the 3-cheese Zucchini & Eggplant Lasagne. For dessert, pick from Hot Cross Bun & Butter Pudding with Butterscotch & Blueberries, and Baileys Hot Chocolate with Pistachio slivers.

When: April 9
Where: Slink & Bardot, Worli
Time: 12 pm - 4 pm
Meal for Two: Rs 3,500 plus taxes
For reservations: 93269 65643

For the sweet tooth
If you don't want to indulge in a lavish brunch and just want your annual share of Easter goodies, then Star Anise Patisserie could fulfil all those sweet dreams, especially if you intend to spend the festival in South Mumbai. The Colaba-based patisserie has curated a unique menu that includes the classic Hot Cross Buns along with Easter Cupcakes, Easter Stuffed Eggs, Mango Cheesecake Stuffed Easter Eggs, Choc Caramel Stuffed Easter Eggs, Bischoff Stuffed Easter Eggs and Bunny mango choc cake too.

When: April 9
Where: Star Anise Patisserie, Colaba
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Price: Rs 60 onwards per piece
Call: 09136400940

Lavish brunch
At The St Regis in Lower Parel, there are a lot of options for diners to choose from with specials at Seven Kitchens, Koishii and the Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels. While people can order the hot cross buns, Simnel cake, Easter egg brick and crafted chocolate eggs from Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels, Koishii has a special brunch, Easteria where you can start with a Pisco Sour and listen to the tunes of DJ Manish Khatri and a special act by renowned magician Chirag Jethwaney. At Seven Kitchens, chef Paul Kinny has specially crafted the menu with dishes such as Roast Pork Ribs, a live station for Turkey carvings, Pancakes and French Toast too. It does not end there because the children can also enjoy an egg hunt, painting the eggs and many other such activities to have a fun-filled day.

When: April 9
Where: The St Regis Mumbai, Lower Parel
Time: 11 am onwards
Price: Rs 2,800 plus taxes onwards
Call: +91 8657522956/ 022 6162 8422 / 022 6162 8000

Delectable desserts
If you want to stop over for some dessert, then Artisan Patisserie at Sofitel Mumbai BKC has put together an Easter special menu that has a mix of traditional and modern desserts for people to indulge in. Diners can choose from Easter Egg Hunt Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb and Yogurt Bunny, Fresh Seasonal Fruit Nest Tart, Coconut Passion Surprise and Raspberry Chilli Rabbits, among others.

When: Till April 9
Where: Artisan Patisserie, Sofitel BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East
Time: 9 am - 11 pm
Call: 91673 91130

Festive fervour
If you are in Andheri or close to the suburb, then drop by JW Cafe at JW Marriot Mumbai Sahar for brunch to enjoy a delicous meal for the festival with your family and friends. The menu includes a wide variety of Indian and dishes from around the world like Salmon Coulibiac and Roast Turkey with celery stuffing and giblet gravy, as well as Wayanad Pepper Lobster and Batayer Ka Musallam that people can savour along with savoury biscuits and gravies at the live stations, apart from seafood grills served with homemade marinades. End your meal with desserts such as hot cross buns, cakes, entremets, Petit Gateaux's, tarts and pies too. All this while your children can enjoy an exciting game of egg hunt to celebrate Easter.

When: April 9
Where: JW Cafe, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, Andheri East
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Price:
Rs 3,200 plus taxes (without alcohol)
Rs 4,400 plus taxes (with alcohol)
For reservations: 022 6882 8888

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