Amazing berry dishes to indulge in, this season

The start of the year heralds many things, one of them being berry season! Fans of the tiny fruits can enjoy a host of dishes – both sweet and savoury – across city restaurants, which are making the most of berry season while the season lasts.

Olive Bar & Kitchen, Bandra: At this Bandra hotspot, Executive Chef Viraf Patel serves up Blueberry Pie is a house-baked shortcrust pastry filled with vanilla custard and fresh blueberry compote, baked and served with a house-made blueberry sauce.

Address:
No. 14, Nargis Dutt Rd, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai-52. 022-4340 8228. 

Operational
hours: 7:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Sequel, Bandra and Kala Ghoda: On offer at two locations across Mumbai, Sequel’s all-natural smoothies might be the easiest way to consume the season's brightest berries. Try their Peruvian Acai Berry Bowl, made with Peruvian acai, banana, unsweetened mango pulp, raspberries, blueberries and house-made cashew milk, poured into a hand-carved wooden bowl, then topped with nut & seed granola and Mexican dark chocolate chips.

The Raspberry & Sour Cherry Jar; Mixed Berry Jar; and Beelicious Blueberry are a few more options to pick from the all-natural smoothie menu. If you’re not a fan of smoothies, you can enjoy wholesome Almond & Coconut Pancakes made with almond, coconut and oatmeal flour, heartily topped with fresh raspberries, berry-chia compote, pumpkin seeds and Kashmiri forest honey.

Address: Shop 2 and 3, Solace, 33rd Road, Near Eye Max, Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai. 7506477710 Ground
Floor, Upadrashta House, Dr. VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023. 022-22659000

Operational
hours: 8 am to 10:30 pm

Bastian: The city’s beloved brunch spot — located in Bandra — serves a wide array of sweet treats. One cannot miss their Strawberry Stuffed French Toast – made with liquid strawberry cheesecake, fresh strawberries, milk crumbs and strawberry syrup, this one is an absolute crowd pleaser!

The city’s beloved brunch spot — located in Bandra — serves a wide array of sweet treats. One cannot miss their Strawberry Stuffed French Toast – made with liquid strawberry cheesecake, fresh strawberries, milk crumbs and strawberry syrup, this one is an absolute crowd pleaser!

Address: B1, Opposite National College, New Kamal Building, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400050. For reservations, please call: +91 70450 83714.

Operational Hours: 12 pm - 3 pm and 7 pm to 1 am (Monday to Sunday)

Sorrentina by Foodhall: The gourmet superstore’s fine dining restaurant known for its seasonal menus offers both sweet and savoury dishes, that feature berries. Enjoy the Orzo Pasta-Chicken, cranberries, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, and grilled zucchini with pesto dressing; and satiate your sweet tooth with the Burnt Butter Panna Cotta, cooked cream with seasonal berries, almond flakes and dark chocolate; or the Burrata Cheesecake, burrata, cookie base, seasonal berries, Amaretto.

Address:
Sorrentina by Foodhall, Second Floor, Foodhall@Linking Road, Plot No.106,
Linking Rd, Santacruz West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054. Operational
Hours: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM

La Folie: La Folie, the brand known for their famous handcrafted chocolates and patisserie, is offering delicious berry offerings this season at all their outlets. On offer are decadent desserts such as gluten-Free & sugar-free Toulouse (fruits of forest berries, earl grey chocolate cremeux, dark chocolate Bavarian mousse and gluten-free almond cake); or J'Adore (vanilla lemon genoise cake with strawberry, rose and champagne compote, berry white chocolate crème cheese Chantilly and champagne gel).

Address:
La Folie; Bandra, Mahalakshmi and Kala Ghoda.Operational
Hours:  9 AM - 11 PM

One Street: One Street, the Bandra based kitchen and cocktail bar offers a fresh and fruity  Strawberry Salad, strawberry vinaigrette, fresh strawberries, ricotta cheese, house greens, candied nuts, which is light yet satiating at the same time.  

Address: B/2, New Kamal Building, Linking Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai – 400050, Tel: +91 81086 69680 Operational Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 7 pm - 1:30 am

YOUnion: The all-day venue offers an extensive menu with dishes that are globally inspired, but all designed to comfort and satiate. Try the classic Parsi dish, the Iranian Berry Pulao with chilled cucumber & mint yoghurt, made with cranberries, wolfberry, fried onions and dum cooked rice. 

Address:
D-Wing, Ground Floor, Kamala Mills, Near Radio Mirchi Office, Tulsi Pipe Rd, Lower Parel 

Hours
& Days: 12:30 pm to 1:30 am, Monday to Sunday   

Gustoso Kemps Corner: Located in Khar West and newly reopened in Kemps Corner, Gustoso offers guests a truly authentic Italian experience. End your meal on a tarty note with the Millefoglie Sbriciolata, a deconstructed puff pastry with custard and fresh berries. 

Address:
Kemp's Corner:
Plot 109, Kwality House, August Kranti Maidan, Below Kemps
Corner Bridge, Grant Road, Mumbai 400036

Khar: Jharna Apartments, Dr BR Ambedkar Road, Khar West, Mumbai 400052

Hours
& Days: 12:00 pm to 3:30 am and 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday to Sunday