One of the pleasures of dining in Mumbai is the awesome spaces created by the restaurants to attract your attention immediately. Some you will find tucked into the by-lanes but as you invade further, you will find them unfurling into the most charming of the spaces, with vast premises well decorated and flooded with ample of sunshine. If you like what you are reading and crave for something similar then without further delay bag yourself a table at ‘Indigo’, which we assure you is a gem of a place. This gorgeous appealing restaurant is nestled on Mandlik Road, Colaba and enjoys its posh locality with grace. It’s lovely interiors are enjoyed by celebrities a lot, who are often seen dining here in the company of friends. Indigo casts its spell on the couples too who come here in search of some mood dining.
Indigo takes its gastronomy seriously, at least that much is evident in its food. A foodie can lose himself in the culinary delights of this place, relishing their menu which is filled with a varied spread of Continental and European food. Take a peek into their full-fledged bar menu before moving towards the food menu. Give yourself a chance to relax over your favourite wine and accompany that with the first course of, tofu & shitake pot stickers, zatar spiced grilled king prawns, lemon parmesan gnocchi, steamed blue mussels provencal sauce, braised pork belly teriyaki glaze, mushroom mille feuille, house cured tuna nicoise and butter poached lobster tail with seared scallop. Follow that with the second course of, roasted garlic linguini, seared Chilean seabass, curried pumpkin & sage ravioli, grilled Korean style chicken, maple orange glazed duck breast and phyllo napoleon of caponata.
For those who have an ever-indulgent sweet tooth can rejoice in chocolate fondant, warm toffee pudding, vanilla bean pannacotta, deconstructed tiramisu, homemade ice creams and guava bavarois. The dark brown cottage-like façade of Indigo opens into a sunlit cluster of rooms painted in a cheerful yellow. The restaurant is not limited to just one room but opens into various interconnected rooms that flows effortlessly into each other. There is even a top floor where you can have a bit of privacy. But the true beauty of the décor comes out in the evening when the entire place is lit by several candles, a haven for couples. Indigo is rather expensive but rightfully so.
- One can opt for a portion of one’s choice as the dishes come in two sizes - small and large
- The al fresco seating upstairs offers an idyllic setting for an enjoyable evening
- The Sunday brunch here is not to be missed