If you are in Mumbai, stepping out for long Sunday brunches is something you’re probably missing. The warm, convivial atmosphere, glasses of bubbly, and banter with friends and family — it’s the perfect close to the weekend.
And you can experience it again. Restaurants in the city are now going the extra mile to recreate a sensory brunch experience for the home-bound. From quirky packaging and personalised notes to floral décor to accessorise your setting and inventive cocktail kits where all you have to do is pour, nothing’s off the table (literally). We list seven spots where you can order brunch for this weekend.
7 best restaurants in Mumbai to have a great brunch experience –
Sofitel Mumbai BKC
The hotel has a well thought out and extensive weekend brunch menu with globally-inspired and Indian fare. Start with cocktails like the Chai Tapri or French 75. Whether you want to savour light eats such as the Grilled Pear and Goat Cheese Salad, Thai Chicken Skewers, or hearty plates like the Lamb Roganjosh or Malvani Fish Curry, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to end on a sweet note with desserts from their Parisian-inspired bakery.
Call: +91 91673 91131 to pre-order for takeaways. Available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Qualia
Chef Rahul Akerkar and his team at Qualia have been pleasing palates with limited-edition menus each weekend– from Caribbean-themed fare to a lavish Greek spread. This weekend, Qualia will bring you the comforting flavours of Egyptian cuisine, with plates like the Spiced Stewed Lamb served with crispy pita and rice, Charred Haloumi, Basal Mahshi– pomegranate braised onions stuffed with lentils and a garlic confit, and several more. For a little sweet something, try the Basbousa, a semolina, coconut and yoghurt cake. You even have the option to make brunch more fanciful with Egyptian-themed floral arrangements from Bageecha.
Call: +91 73045 86862 to order your meal in advance. Available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Rue Du Liban
The fine-dine Middle Eastern restaurant will cater to your next weekend do, thanks to their new in-home catering experience. Whether it’s an intimate brunch or a celebratory occasion, you can sample plates from an extensive menu offering everything from cold and hot mezzes — like the Beiruty Hummus and Mouhamara to Batata Harra and Shrimp Saganaki, along with the slow-cooked Baharat Spiced Lamb, Lebanese flatbreads and falafel wraps, among other options. There’s a decadent Halawa Fondant, and Rose Cheesecake for sweet treats, apart from Baklawa and artisan ice creams.
Call: +91 22 2286 4444 or email rueduliban.india@gmail.com to pre-order.
Qmin – Taj@home
What’s better than having all of your favourite Taj Hotels’ restaurants under one roof? The new delivery platform, Qmin, lets you order from several of their restaurants offering signature plates and more. There are longstanding favourites like Shamiana and Golden Dragon (Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai) with curated brunch menus that you can enjoy at home.
Call: 1800 266 7646 to place orders
The Table
Known for its globally-inspired fare, The Table is offering a slice of its Sunday brunch experience at home. Look out for old and new favourites like the Breakfast Sliders; Crunchy Cornflakes French Toast paired with a butterscotch sauce, Orange and Ricotta Pancakes, Sweet Onion and Leek Tart, Biscuits and Gravy, and a Black Truffle Mac n Cheese, among other options. Available between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
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O Pedro
The restaurant has put together a brunch box, with all the essentials for a lazy meal at home. There’s marinated Burrata and freshly baked Poees that you can smear with some Balchow Butter, apart from a Choriz Chilly fry mix, and avocado spread as well. Add in the Basil and Chilly Bloody Mary for a boozy fix. A vegetarian version of the brunch box is available too.
Order: Online or WhatsApp +91 99673 65514
Bun & Only
For the times when you want to indulge in a lazy Sunday meal, there’s nothing quite as comforting as gourmet burgers and fries. This newly-launched delivery food brand, Bun & Only, with a menu created by Chef Gracian De Souza, offers a compact selection of craft burgers, house dips and moreish bites like the Parmesan Truffle fries. Choose from wholesome options like the Grilled Chicken and Teriyaki burger, Portobello Mushroom and Blue Cheese or the Fish & Chips burger.
Call: +91 93217 77512 or order online via Swiggy and Zomato