Papa's

I don’t even know how to begin to write this review. Perhaps the TL;DR is, best experience ever. 100% worth the wait and money. Better than most Michelin star restaurants around the world without a doubt. My wife and I were super skeptical to visit because of all the hype around the place. But we were blown away from the second we stepped in. The greeted us very warmly. once they asked for our names, it felt like the entire team knew us for a long time. They even picked up within 2 minutes of being there that my wife is left handed and always served her on her left side. The cocktails they make for you when they ask you to describe what flavours you’re carving are bangingggg. But the man attraction is the food. Every single thing is so damn good. The pictures don’t do it justice. I would 100% go again. Not just for the food and drinks but for the way the entire team makes you feel. It’s extremely hard to describe the homeliness, comfort and warmth we felt there over a review. Can’t wait to go again!

An unforgettable dining experience at Papa’s. You first start at the bar and pick your cocktails and head to the 12 seater dining area that surrounds the chefs that prepare your extensive omakase style courses for you. Chef Hussain undoubtedly proves to you why he’s known as the best chef in India with every mouthful of each course. Highlights besides the 10/10 food were the delicious cocktails, the best curated playlist in town and the ‘after party’ where a bunch of us decided to discuss our favourite underrated Bombay food reccos. It’s an experience that you just cannot get anywhere in India, just go!

I've found my new favorite restaurant in Mumbai, and I can't stop raving about it! Papa’s exceeded my expectations in every way. The real showstopper was the exceptional hospitality from Head Chef Hussain and his team. Their warm welcomes, attentive service, and genuine passion for food made us feel like family. Madhu a great host The meal was a masterclass in culinary excellence. Each course was meticulously crafted and presented: Every bite was a testament to the chef's skill and creativity. Standouts included Wellington and duck biryani . The portions were generous too. What truly sets Papa’s apart is its people. Chef Hussain took the time to explain each dish, shared stories, and ensured we felt at home. His team mirrored his enthusiasm and dedication, Not in just the kitchen but the bar too . Shout out to the young lads and ladies Harish and Kritika If you're seeking an unforgettable dining experience in Mumbai, look no further. Papa’sis a must-visit if you get a reservation. Book your table, and get ready to be wowed!

For someone that loves exploring new food and eating out but can sometimes get intimated by the environment, Papa's offers the perfect dining experience. One of the best meals I've ever had in Bombay, every course put a smile on my face and some even brought back memories. Papa's team is so warm and attentive while also managing not to be intrusive. The community style seating with Chef Hussain explaining every plate really does feel like we're at a party with friends. Cannot wait to experience it all again!

After a wait of over four months, finally got a table at the twelve seater restaurant, PAPA’S. Thanks to it being a dry day, they had a cancellation and I managed to get a table. Well, it was worth the wait. It’s probably one of the best dining experience one can have. From the moment you enter the restaurant, you feel a lot of warmth from each one of the ten or eleven odd staff. As you enter you are seated at the bar and can have your drinks. We had some nice mock tails. Then you are taken to the main table which seats only twelve guests. Chef Hussain who is at the helm of the affairs gives you a mindblowing experience of a super thirteen course meal. Every dish gives you a taste and flavour like never before. We started of with two tiny starters, the Bebinca inspired by the goanese dessert which had a mixture of black truffles and dates. This was followed by the Chhena Poda which had a tinge of caviar. A super way to start and arouse the pallet. This was followed by the samosa which was tuna. The next item was an interesting one consisting of Trout with watermelon and lime leaf. The fifth item was Thayir Sadam which was their version of curd rice and was simply amazing. Next was their pork char siu Modak. We were then introduced to a corn soup which was very refreshing. The eighth dish was Under the sea which was scallops with jowar and amla. Once again a very unique taste. Apple salad with cherry walnut and celery was their next item. We were now coming to the business end with their two main courses which were obviously meaty dishes. The first was the Lamb Wellington which was the softest meat I have ever had. It was apparently cooked for fourteen hours. This really aroused the taste buds. It was definitely the best dish on the menu. This was followed by their next best, which was What the Duck. This was dry aged and served with Indrayani rice. We now came to the desserts. The first was like an ice cream sandwich toastie made of honey, blue cheese and grape. And finally the curtains were brought down potato chips with lemon truffle and champagne. This was their version of the honey noodle ice cream. The whole experience was two hours and you didn’t want it to end. I would love to go back when they change the menu, but getting a table is a challenge as they are only open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday. The same group as Bombay Canteen, Veronicas and Oh Pedro. In terms of food and service, nothing comes close. Without doubt their dishes are also the photographer’s delight.

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In today’s world, customer experience and fair, transparent access are everything — especially for high-demand venues. That’s what builds trust, loyalty, and real brand love. Unfortunately, Papas Bombay completely missed the mark here. Let me walk you through what happened. The reservation portal was supposed to open at 11:00 AM sharp for August bookings. I was ready on multiple devices, with cards and dates lined up. But exactly at 11:00:05 AM, it already showed “Sold Out” for every single date in the entire month. How is it even technically possible for all August reservations to disappear in under 5 milli seconds? Either the system isn’t robust, or something very shady is going on. Of course, Papas blamed a “technical glitch.” Still, we persisted. After multiple failed payment attempts, money debited from cards, refreshing tabs on different devices, and a whole lot of stress, we finally got a confirmation at 11:17 AM for a table for 4 from one device. We were thrilled — this was meant to be a special birthday celebration, and we were happy to splurge on an experience we’d heard so much about. But that happiness didn’t last long. At around 8:30–9:00 PM the same evening, I received a cold email from District Zomato stating that our confirmed reservation was being cancelled because the restaurant was full — and our confirmation was apparently another technical glitch. No logic offered. No explanation about which algorithm or criteria decided which confirmations to cancel and which to keep. A note saying, “Sorry, the restaurant is full and your confirmation was a technical glitch” I even suggested they open fresh bookings for August, considering their glitch ( this does happen) , to ensure a fair chance for all guests, but that was met with silence. Yes, they apologized — but apologies don’t fix poor decisions or the lack of transparency. If only they had done the right thing — cancelled all confirmations, informed everyone, and reopened slots fairly. That would’ve been understandable. Instead, they made us feel like we were filtered out of some mysterious guest list, and our occasion didn’t matter. I’m sure the food at Papas Bombay is excellent. But great food doesn’t excuse poor customer handling, and that’s where they truly fell short. Good luck to them — I’m sure they’ll continue to serve VIP guests and celebs well. But for the rest of us? PS: Pictures attached in the order of the actual event as it happened.

The booking process seems like a sham. In a minute the entire month of December was sold out ? Also as soon as booking opened only a few dates were visible meaning somehow the system glitched and pre sold all the slots to celebrities! Anyway this is the third month I and my wife tried to get a table here, diligently trying through three devices. It’s a shady operation IMHO. Yes food maybe good but then there are a smart people who can surely design a more transparent process.