A gastronomical tour of Europe in Mumbai

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While European travels might seem out of sight right now, we have curated a gastronomical tour of Europe for Mumbaikars missing summer travels. Take a walk down memory lane and relive your travels with these mouth-watering dishes across European cuisines.

Cucina italiana

The Table has a lofty reputation of being among the city's top restaurants. Their tempting European menu includes a range of salads, soups, breakfast favourites, and much more. The must try dishes here are the Truffle Taglierini Pasta (INR 1400) with black truffle paste and Asparagus Risotto (INR 1075) with candied hazelnut and crispy shaved asparagus. If you're in the mood for some anti-pasti, the Burrata 3.0 (INR 895) with smoked bell pepper pesto, charred corn, herb emulsion, spiced walnuts, micro cress, and sea salt focaccia is also recommended.

AT: Kalapesi Trust Building, Near Hotel Suba Palace, CS Maharishi Marg, Colaba
TIME: 12- 11 PM, Monday to Sunday
CALL: +912222825001

Spanish fiesta

Craving some tapas? La Loca Maria is the place to be. The Mushrooms and Truffle Croquettes (INR 415) topped with garlic alioli and Gambas Al Ajillo (INR 565) are among the chef's specials. To finish off the meal, try their Paella De Marisco (INR 1130), Spanish Bomba rice cooked in a seafood broth, saffron, and seafood of the day. The eatery also serves a vegetarian variant of the traditional rice dish, Paella De Verduras (INR 830) cooked in a vegetable broth with saffron and seasonal vegetables.

AT: 5, Plot 139, Carlton Court, Perry Road, Near Citibank ATM, Pali Hill, Bandra West
TIME: 11:30 AM- 10:30 PM, Tuesday to Sunday
CALL: 9324404335

Dutch and Belgian breakfast

A humble cafe with multiple outlets in the city, Tea Villa Cafe serves an extensive multi-cuisine menu alongside a number of delicious teas. If you're missing the sweet European breakfast, opt for their various Belgian waffles, from Classic Maple Syrup (INR 225) to Chocolate Loaded (INR 295). You can also try out their Dutch Pancake (INR 295) and top it off with Nutella, maple syrup, honey, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate. Both these breakfast favourites are assured to put you in the holiday mood.

AT: 31, Opposite Globus, Hill Road, Bandra West (Also at Juhu, Parel, Vile-Parle, and more)
TIME: 12- 10 PM, Monday to Sunday
CALL: 9372723253

French sophistication

Mustard serves an eclectic menu full of French and Bengali inspired dishes, from Cholar Dal to Creole Style Cooked Prawns (INR 525). Some of the best French appetizers here are the Nicoise Salad (INR 330), a traditional fresh salad and Onion Tart (INR 390), a savoury puff tart stuffed with onions, black olives, and confit red pepper while the Duck Leg Confit (INR 630), cooked in duck fat and served with mashed pumpkin is a hit among patrons. Lovers of cheese must not miss out on the decadent Cheese Platter (INR 600) which is a selection of camembert, gruyere, cream cheese, Cheddar, blue cheese, and chives and pepper goat cheese served with grape chutney and assorted bread.

AT: 1B, Ground Floor, Atria Mall, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli
TIME: 12- 11 PM Monday to Sunday
CALL: 9619991166

Hungary for more

Cafe Churchill is known for serving an exhaustive menu with multi-continental dishes, from European to Mexican. If you've ever been to Central Europe, chances are you've had goulash - a soup with meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika. The Hungarian Goulash (INR 480) served here is the chef's recommendation and packs a flavourful punch.

AT: Opposite Cusrow Baug, East - West Court Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba
TIME: 11 AM- 11:30 PM, Monday to Sunday
CALL: 9820051364