20 Ideas For A Kickass Date In And Around Mumbai

Are you running out of places to go on a date? Well it happens when you live in Mumbai, you end up frequenting the same set of places, all of which are more or less fine dine. We’re curated the best places with date feels through and through.

This is your chance to plan a textbook date with your bae

Restaurants

1. Cafe By The Beach- Chowpatty

What to order: Caramalised Chicken Sandwich and Cold Coffee
Why go there: It’s the closest you’ll get to a goan shack feel in Mumbai and you can take a boat ride for 100 bucks!

 

2. Skky Ramada- Powai

What to order: Wok Fried Fragrant Chicken and Jumbo Tiger Prawns
Why go there: It’s not too crowded, nor too pricey with just the perfect lighting and all the tables are separated from each other with the help of a beautiful arrangement of plants and water.

 

3. Pali Village Cafe- Bandra

What to order: Jalapeno Chicken Risotto and Garlic Mushroom Pizza
Why go there: The rustic interiors make you feel like you’re having a meal back in the era of ‘Breakfast at Tiffanys’!

 

4. Gallops- Mahalaxmi

What to order: Dori Kebabs, Jalebi Cheesecake
Why go there: It looks like a giant entry into Narnia and the horses really help with the feels, it’s wrapped in it’s own time bubble, somehow nestled away from the constant noise in Mumbai

 

5. Indigo – Colaba

What to order: Lobster Risotto and Gooey Chocolate Brownie
Why go there: It’s the mother of all candle light dinners with a menu meant for food connoisseurs

 

6. Chez Moi- Bandra

What to order: Chef’s special stuffed chicken (no questions asked) and Pasta Gorgonzola
Why go there: Their collection of wine is mind blowing !

 

7. Gadda Da Vida- Juhu

What to order: Garlic And Lemon Prawns and the Mezze Platter
Why go there: It’s the most comfortable spot by the beach to curl up in and the vibrant colours and red wine sangria will make you feel alive!

 

8. Koyla- Colaba

What to order: Murg Banjara Kebab and Rogan Josh
Why go there: The mediterranean ambience with shamianas and gaddas, to make you feel like a King from the Mughal period.

 

Less Obvious Ones

 

9. Take a stroll in Nirvana Park, Powai

 

10. Try Aqua Zorb , Zipline and Dirt Biking, make it an adventurous evening in Della Adventures, Lonavala

 

11. Catch the early bird ferry to Alibaug and spend your day chilling by the beach and sipping on some cocktails

 

12. Go camping and set up a happy little tent, without the fear of hiking in Pawna, Lonavala.

 

13. Spend the day reading each other your favourite passages from classics over some awesome cold coffee in Kitab Khana, Fort.

 

14. Walk up to Khargar hills and dangle your legs from the edge of the hill with a cup of cutting chai and some bun maska.

 

15. Appreciate art and culture by catching a play at NCPA or Prithvi(which is honestly worth all the hype) or a comedy show at Hive or Canvas Laugh Factory. It’s worth every penny!

 

16. Go dizzy on Nitro in Adlabs Imagica and revisit your childhood in a fancier theme park, your date will love it.

 

17. Take a Ballroom Dancing class in Andheri or Powai, it costs about Rs950 an hour and it will help improve your couple style at parties.

 

18. Embark on a 3 hour road trip and head down to Nashik and embark on a wine quest with you loved one!

 

19. Learn how to golf and breathe in the greenery in Golf Club, Chembur. (you can go there, even if you aren’t a member or accompanied by one)

 

20. Sing Adele at the top of your voice with your boyfriend/girlfriend in a Karaoke sing off at Irish Pub (Colaba or Lower Parel) on a Monday night. You can sing away your monday blues.

What does your date night look like? 

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