{"id":1251,"date":"2025-07-24T18:11:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.havemony.com\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2026-04-08T20:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:30:16","slug":"oldest-restaurants-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/","title":{"rendered":"Timeless Tastes: The Oldest Restaurants Still Running in Mumbai"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

Mumbai isn\u2019t just a city that never sleeps\u2014it\u2019s a city that never stops eating. Over the decades, it has seen empires rise and fall, skylines shift, and cultures blend, yet certain eateries have remained deliciously constant. These are the caf\u00e9s<\/a> and restaurants that served chai before your grandparents fell in love, flipped omelets during world wars, and plated biryanis before Bombay became Mumbai.<\/p>\n

For travelers and locals alike, these institutions offer more than food\u2014they serve history on a plate. Here\u2019s your guide to the oldest restaurants still running in Mumbai, where generations of Mumbaikars and visitors alike have tasted the city\u2019s soul.<\/p>\n

\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Britannia & Co. \u2013 A Parsi Legacy (Ballard Estate, est. 1923)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step into Britannia & Co.<\/strong>, and you\u2019re entering a living Parsi heritage caf\u00e9. Founded by the legendary Boman Kohinoor, this spot is as famous for its charm as for its food. The iconic Berry Pulao<\/strong>, adorned with imported Iranian berries, and the rich, meaty Salli Boti<\/strong> are must-tries. The checkered tablecloths, bustling waitstaff, and warm interiors complete the vintage Bombay experience.<\/p>\n

Cuisine:<\/strong> Parsi, Irani
Instagram:<\/strong> @britannia_co<\/a>
Approx. cost for two:<\/strong> \u20b9800<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/em> Arrive early\u2014seating fills fast, especially on weekends.<\/p>\n

\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Leopold Caf\u00e9 \u2013 Stories, Beer, and Resilience (Colaba, est. 1871)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leopold Caf\u00e9 is more than a caf\u00e9; it\u2019s a legend. Known for surviving the 26\/11 attacks, this caf\u00e9-bar still tells stories through its walls, bullet marks, and the loyal patrons who return year after year. Whether you\u2019re here for Chicken Stroganoff<\/strong>, Chilli Chicken<\/strong>, or a cold beer, Leopold blends history with every bite.<\/p>\n

Cuisine:<\/strong> Multi-cuisine (Continental & Indian)
Instagram:<\/strong> @leopoldcafemumbai<\/a>
Approx. cost for two:<\/strong> \u20b91,500<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/em> Take a moment to soak in the murals and memorabilia\u2014they\u2019re part of the experience.<\/p>\n

\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Olympia Coffee House \u2013 Mughlai Comfort Food (Colaba, est. 1918)<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a no-frills, soul-satisfying Mughlai meal, Olympia Coffee House<\/strong> is a local favorite. Their Mutton Korma<\/strong> and Chicken Biryani<\/strong> are hearty, unpretentious, and utterly addictive. The ambience is simple\u2014think small tables and the aroma of slow-cooked spices\u2014but it\u2019s exactly what makes this hidden gem feel authentic.<\/p>\n

Cuisine:<\/strong> Mughlai
Approx. cost for two:<\/strong> \u20b9500<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/em> Go hungry and savor every morsel\u2014the portions are generous!<\/p>\n

\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bade Miya \u2013 Nightlife and Kebabs (Colaba, est. 1946)<\/strong><\/p>\n

If late-night cravings strike, Bade Miya<\/strong> is legendary for its smoky Seekh Kebabs<\/strong> and Chicken Baida Roti<\/strong>. Starting as a humble stall behind the Taj Mahal Palace, it\u2019s now a pilgrimage spot for foodies. This is where Mumbai\u2019s street food<\/a> culture meets classic North Indian flavors.<\/p>\n

Cuisine:<\/strong> North Indian, Mughlai
Instagram:<\/strong> @bademiya_kebabs<\/a>
Approx. cost for two:<\/strong> \u20b9800<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/em> Visit after dinner hours for the freshest kebabs right off the grill.<\/p>\n

\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Mondegar \u2013 Retro Vibes and Mario Miranda Murals (Colaba, est. 1932)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Mondegar is a feast for the senses. Its jukebox<\/strong>, Mario Miranda murals, and retro d\u00e9cor transport you back in time. Try a breakfast platter or club sandwich with a cold beer and watch as history meets contemporary Mumbai. This caf\u00e9 is not just a meal\u2014it\u2019s a memory in motion.<\/p>\n

Cuisine:<\/strong> Continental, Indian
Instagram:<\/strong> @cafemondegar<\/a>
Approx. cost for two:<\/strong> \u20b91,200<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/em> Snap a photo under the murals\u2014they\u2019re Instagram-famous for a reason.<\/p>\n

\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sassanian Boulangerie \u2013 Irani Bakery Charm (Marine Lines, est. 1913)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walk into Sassanian Boulangerie<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll be greeted by the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread and strong Irani chai<\/a>. Their Mawa Cake<\/strong>, Bun Maska<\/strong>, and traditional chai<\/strong> are classics that locals swear by. This bakery is a rare remnant of old Bombay, preserving flavors that have barely changed in over a century.<\/p>\n

Cuisine:<\/strong> Bakery, Parsi, Irani
Approx. cost for two:<\/strong> \u20b9300<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/em> Perfect for a morning treat or mid-afternoon chai stop.<\/p>\n

\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kyani & Co. \u2013 Time Travel in Red-Checkered Tables (Marine Lines, est. 1904)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kyani & Co.<\/strong> is a living time capsule. Red-checkered tables, vintage mirrors, and the aroma of chai and biscuits evoke nostalgia for old Bombay. Must-tries include Maska Pav<\/strong>, Mawa Cake<\/strong>, and a cup of classic Irani Chai<\/strong>. Locals and travelers alike still flock here, making it an essential stop on any heritage food trail.<\/p>\n

Cuisine:<\/strong> Irani, Parsi, Bakery
Instagram:<\/strong> @kyaniandco_official<\/a>
Approx. cost for two:<\/strong> \u20b9300<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/em> Pair your chai with a slice of Mawa Cake\u2014the ultimate old-school combo.<\/p>\n

\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Why These Heritage Eateries Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n

These restaurants aren\u2019t just places to eat\u2014they\u2019re institutions. Their walls hold the smell of old Bombay, their recipes have been perfected over decades, and dining here is like flipping through a sepia-toned photo album of the city\u2019s culinary history. Whether you\u2019re hunting for the best Parsi food in Mumbai<\/strong> or seeking old-school culinary landmarks, this trail offers a feast for both the stomach and the soul.<\/p>\n

And with Mony<\/strong><\/a>, paying at these historic eateries is effortless. One tap, no cash needed\u2014so you can focus on tasting history instead of counting change.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mumbai isn\u2019t just a city that never sleeps\u2014it\u2019s a city that never stops eating. Over the decades, it has seen empires rise and fall, skylines shift, and cultures blend, yet certain eateries have remained deliciously constant. These are the caf\u00e9s and restaurants that served chai before your grandparents fell in love, flipped omelets during world […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":12661,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[388,390],"tags":[416],"class_list":["post-1251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink","category-mumbai","tag-mumbai-food-drink"],"yoast_head":"\nBest Restaurants in Mumbai: Timeless Classics That Last | Mony<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some of Mumbai's most beloved kitchens have fed the city for generations. These best restaurants are timeless, iconic, and delicious.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Best Restaurants in Mumbai: Timeless Classics That Last | Mony\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Some of Mumbai's most beloved kitchens have fed the city for generations. These best restaurants are timeless, iconic, and delicious.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Mony Blogs\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-07-24T12:41:30+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-08T14:30:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeless-Tastes-The-Oldest-Restaurants-Still-Running-in-Mumbai2-1024x410.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"410\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Meera Kapoor\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Meera Kapoor\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/\",\"name\":\"Best Restaurants in Mumbai: Timeless Classics That Last | Mony\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeless-Tastes-The-Oldest-Restaurants-Still-Running-in-Mumbai2.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-07-24T12:41:30+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-08T14:30:16+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/#\/schema\/person\/449bbbcd7c7389aa85e384007621ba82\"},\"description\":\"Some of Mumbai's most beloved kitchens have fed the city for generations. These best restaurants are timeless, iconic, and delicious.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeless-Tastes-The-Oldest-Restaurants-Still-Running-in-Mumbai2.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeless-Tastes-The-Oldest-Restaurants-Still-Running-in-Mumbai2.png\",\"width\":2500,\"height\":1000,\"caption\":\"Timeless Tastes The Oldest Restaurants Still Running in Mumbai2\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Mumbai\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/category\/mumbai\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Timeless Tastes: The Oldest Restaurants Still Running in Mumbai\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/\",\"name\":\"Mony Blogs\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/#\/schema\/person\/449bbbcd7c7389aa85e384007621ba82\",\"name\":\"Meera Kapoor\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/048b7b323968855f2787f1448587e92a064a722056c764ceceabf8f7fd8ea894?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/048b7b323968855f2787f1448587e92a064a722056c764ceceabf8f7fd8ea894?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Meera Kapoor\"},\"description\":\"Meera Kapoor has spent the last decade exploring India\u2019s cities, coastlines, and hill stations \u2014 and figuring out the best ways to eat, stay, and pay along the way. As Mony\u2019s Travel Editor, she writes guides to help international visitors navigate India like a local.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/author\/mony\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Best Restaurants in Mumbai: Timeless Classics That Last | Mony","description":"Some of Mumbai's most beloved kitchens have fed the city for generations. These best restaurants are timeless, iconic, and delicious.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Best Restaurants in Mumbai: Timeless Classics That Last | Mony","og_description":"Some of Mumbai's most beloved kitchens have fed the city for generations. These best restaurants are timeless, iconic, and delicious.","og_url":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/","og_site_name":"Mony Blogs","article_published_time":"2025-07-24T12:41:30+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-08T14:30:16+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":410,"url":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeless-Tastes-The-Oldest-Restaurants-Still-Running-in-Mumbai2-1024x410.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Meera Kapoor","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Meera Kapoor","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/","url":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/","name":"Best Restaurants in Mumbai: Timeless Classics That Last | Mony","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeless-Tastes-The-Oldest-Restaurants-Still-Running-in-Mumbai2.png","datePublished":"2025-07-24T12:41:30+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-08T14:30:16+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/#\/schema\/person\/449bbbcd7c7389aa85e384007621ba82"},"description":"Some of Mumbai's most beloved kitchens have fed the city for generations. These best restaurants are timeless, iconic, and delicious.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeless-Tastes-The-Oldest-Restaurants-Still-Running-in-Mumbai2.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeless-Tastes-The-Oldest-Restaurants-Still-Running-in-Mumbai2.png","width":2500,"height":1000,"caption":"Timeless Tastes The Oldest Restaurants Still Running in Mumbai2"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/oldest-restaurants-mumbai\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mumbai","item":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/category\/mumbai\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Timeless Tastes: The Oldest Restaurants Still Running in Mumbai"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/#website","url":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/","name":"Mony Blogs","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/#\/schema\/person\/449bbbcd7c7389aa85e384007621ba82","name":"Meera Kapoor","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/048b7b323968855f2787f1448587e92a064a722056c764ceceabf8f7fd8ea894?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/048b7b323968855f2787f1448587e92a064a722056c764ceceabf8f7fd8ea894?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Meera Kapoor"},"description":"Meera Kapoor has spent the last decade exploring India\u2019s cities, coastlines, and hill stations \u2014 and figuring out the best ways to eat, stay, and pay along the way. As Mony\u2019s Travel Editor, she writes guides to help international visitors navigate India like a local.","url":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/author\/mony\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1251"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1251\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12589,"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1251\/revisions\/12589"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}