10 celebrity-owned restaurants in Mumbai you need to know about

With the number of celebrity-owned restaurants in Mumbai, you would think that the actors have all but left Bollywood in pursuit of culinary excellence. But no, just like the many hats they wear as characters in their movies, movie stars look at restaurants as a way to add more feathers to those hats and leverage their celebrity to tap new businesses. Below, we’ve rounded up a list of celebrity-owned restaurants in Mumbai—some of which have also been invested in by them—you can dine at to feel closer to the stars.

Torii - Gauri Khan

She’s produced some of Bollywood’s biggest hits; she’s styled the homes of some of the biggest stars; she throws some of the biggest parties about town. Earlier this year, Gauri Khan added another feather to her cap: restaurateur. In February, she launched Torii, a progressive Asian restaurant in Bandra, fitted with gold, black and white interiors. Absolute must-tries? The flamed salmon, the truffle and edamame-mushi gyoza, the shrimp kushiyaki, the Shibuya toast and the Hamachi carpaccio.

Address: 1, Pali Hill Rd, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052

Neuma - Karan Johar

Launched in 2022, Karan Johar’s Neuma, which rose where Mumbai’s first standalone fine-dining restaurant, Indigo, once stood, marked the prominent Indian director’s foray into the hospitality industry. The restaurant, housed in a restored colonial-era bungalow, has been designed by award-winning architect and interior designer Ashiesh Shah, who conceptualised the minimal-in-appearance/maximal-in-spirit interiors to offer diners a design-first experience that few nosheries in India have attempted so far. Each room of the bungalow—like the outdoor Garden Café, the Moulin Rouge-inspired Rose Bar, the Danish-chic Blanc room or the Verde private dining area—gives the impression that you’re in a different space altogether. Don’t miss the slow-cooked Belgian pork belly, the buttermilk fried chicken, the Neuma homestyle burrata, the cream cheese pull-apart bun, the old-school minced lamb gnocchi and the TDF New Zealand lamb chops.

Address: Garden Chalet, 4/6, Mandlik Rd, near Regal Cinema, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001

One8 Commune - Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli’s one8 Commune has been making inroads in the culinary landscape with a string of outposts that span the breadth of the country, from Kolkata and Delhi to Bangalore and Pune. In 2022, it put down roots in the Mumbai bungalow formerly owned by cinematic icon Kishore Kumar. There are the expected servings of health-conscious dishes that you’d expect from a cricketer who prides himself on a regimented lifestyle—a section of the menu offers up ‘Virat’s favourites’ where you can chance upon everything from superfood salad to pearl barley risotto. But as day turns to dusk, the menu takes on a more indulgent, celebratory undertone, with a multi-cuisine lineup that can whisk you from homely Indian favourites like Taro leaf wadi to the finest delicacies of the Italian culinary scene like Seafood Al Ajillo.

Address: 18/B, Juhu Tara Rd, behind Little Italy, Shivaji Nagr, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054

Bastian - At The Top - Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Stepping into Bastian at the Top, which opened last year after the beloved Worli branch was shuttered, feels like entering a different land. Conceived by Minal Chopra of ineedspace—a long-time designer for the Bastian group of restaurants—the sand-coloured interiors of the sprawling hotel transport guests to a rustic cave in the middle of an arid desert, even as they stand amidst the bustle of one of the busiest cities in the world. Start with the burrata and beetroot salad and the grilled chicken tacos before moving to the lobster bomb and lamb chops, then finish off with Baked Alaska for dessert.

Address: 48th Floor, Kohinoor Square, N C. Kelkar Marg, Dadar West, Shivaji Park, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028

Rue du Liban and Gustoso – Jay Mehta

Juhi Chawla’s businessman husband, Jay Mehta, is one of the partners behind the fine-dine Levantine cuisine restaurant, Rue du Liban. The swish space offers an extensive menu with influences from across Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and more, while the interiors draw your attention with its art-deco style. He is also a partner in Gustoso, an upscale Italian restaurant serving Neapolitan-style pizzas, house-made pastas, antipasti and more.

Address: Rue du Liban, Sassoon Building, 43, VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda Tel: 07045000015

Gustoso has outposts at Khar and Kemps Corner. Tel: 07045000010 / 07045000020

Madras Diaries – Ayesha Takia and Farhan Azmi

Ayesha Takia and her husband Abu Farhan Azmi have spent several years honing their skills in the restaurant space, with different F&B ventures. Most notable are Koyla and Café Basilico, which have been around for several years. A recent addition is Madras Diaries in Bandra, which the duo co-owns with another partner. Bright accents punctuate this casual space serving South Indian and fusion fare; think traditional Dosas with podis, uttapams, rasam shots and a section dedicated to Malabar-style parottas and rotis.

Address: Muzaffar Manor, Shop No 7, Ground Floor, 28th rd, Bandra (W) Tel: 022 26400966

Ministry of Crab – chef Dharshan Munidasa, Kumar Sangakkara & Mahela Jayawardene

Making its way over from the sunny shores of Colombo, Ministry of Crab has a long list of devoted patrons. As with the other outposts, the menu is helmed by celebrity chef Dharshan Munidasa, and his partners include renowned Sri Lankan cricketers, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. The Mumbai franchise was launched in partnership with Gourmet Investments Pvt Ltd. The restaurant is spread over two levels and done up in warm hues, while the menu is plentiful, paying homage to the Sri Lankan mud crab and an assortment of seafood plates. Think, Pepper Crabs, Crab Curry, Clay Pot Prawns, and a signature dessert menu.

Address: Zaveri House, 14th rd, Khar (W). Tel: 07710898811

Dragonfly Experience - Badshah

This is Bollywood rapper and singer, Badshah’s recent outing in the hospitality space along with restaurateur Priyank Sukhija, who also counts in his portfolio restaurants like Plum by Bent Chair, Diablo, and others. After launching in Delhi, Dragonfly Experience also set up an outpost in Mumbai. Positioned as a resto-bar and lounge, the massive space is spread over 8,000sqft with the highlight being a floor-to-ceiling island bar. The crisp menu features Pan-Asian fare with an assortment of bar nibbles and tapas, like the tempura baskets, baos, sushi, carpaccio, grills, and an ample selection of cocktails created by British mixologist, Richard Hargroves.

Address: The Orb, next to JW Marriott Sahar, Andheri (E). Tel: 08657598230

Gondola – Perizaad Zorabian

This Bandra institution has been around for decades, serving up comforting Oriental and Continental flavours with a smattering of seafood. Located smack dab in the middle of bustling Pali Market, the menu is vast with popular picks that include sizzlers. The restaurant is owned by actor-turned-entrepreneur, Perizaad Zorabian and her family, which also has interests in the poultry and frozen foods business.

Address: 4, Silver Croft, Pali Mala road, Pali Market, Bandra (W). Tel: 022-26040294

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