Bastian Restaurant Mumbai – Shilpa Shetty’s Iconic Culinary Venture.
Shilpa Shetty’s own restaurant, Bastian, is one of Mumbai’s hottest dining spots today—not only because of its celebrity status, but also because of its luxury dining experience and breathtaking locations.
When and where did it open?
The initial Bastian restaurant opened in 2016 in Bandra West, Mumbai, and its success subsequently resulted in its expansion to various places. Its new branches include Bastian – At The Top (Dadar), Bastian Beach Club (Juhu), and most recently, Bastian Goa (Morjim).
Who is behind the restaurant?
Bastian Hospitality’s CEO and co-founder is Ranjit Bindra, with Shilpa Shetty as the co-owner of the hospitality brand and founding partner.
Cuisine and Menu
Bastian is a “seafood-forward, globally inspired” restaurant that serves multi-cuisine food with a fresh twist—seafood platter, sushi, truffle pasta, and Asian-style bowl are extremely popular.
The vegetarian and gluten-free options are also served on the menu.
Prices are usually ₹900 to ₹2,000 per dish, and the average person spends ₹2,000–₹2,500.
Timings and Ambience
Bastian has two slots to operate each day—
Lunch: 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm to 1:00 am.
The atmosphere is very classy and party-oriented—with 360° skyline views, an upscale bar, and live music. Bastian Restaurant Mumbai – A Complete Overview
Bastian is the Mumbai restaurant which has redefined luxury dining. Co-founded by actress Shilpa Shetty and hospitality entrepreneur Ranjit Bindra, the fine-dining brand is now one of the top restaurants in Mumbai. Its new outlet in Dadar—Bastion at the Top—is sprawling over the 48th floor with 360° views of the city and collects revenues of ₹2–3 crore per night.
History and Location
Origin: The initial Bastian was launched in 2016 on Bandra West, Linking Road.
Recent new locations: Bastian – At The Top, Kohinoor Square, Dadar (2025); Bastian Beach Club, Juhu; and Bastian Goa.
Change: In 2025, Shilpa Shetty made an announcement that the Bandra restaurant will now be converted into a South Indian eatery named “Ammakai,” while the Bastian brand will remain in new avatars.
Huge Menu: Signature Dishes
Bastian’s menu is a reflection of contemporary global tastes and Indian heritage. Its seafood-dominated fine dining experience is seen in all dishes.
Starters
Tempura Prawn: Deep-fried shrimp Japanese-style with a spicy mayo sauce.
Edamame Hummus: Creamy green soybean hummus served with pita made in-house.
Avocado Toast: Smashed avocado, roasted nuts, topped on sourdough bread.
Mushroom Croquettes: With a crunchy outside and a cheesy, soft inside.
Main Course
Lobster Butter Garlic: Fresh lobster prepared in butter and garlic sauce, the signature dish that is liked the most.
Truffle Pasta: Parmesan cheese and Italian truffle oil-based creamy pasta.
Thai Green Curry: Prawn-flavoured Thai basil-flavoured curry made with coconut milk.
Kung Pao Chicken Bowl: Fried chicken and rice in spicy Sichuan sauce.
Seafood Platter: International seafood with oysters, prawns, and fish all mixed together.
Desserts
Chocolate Lava Cake: Chocolate molten within and vanilla ice cream atop.
New York Cheesecake: A classic and rich vanilla-based cheesecake.
Miso Brown Butter Cookie: A Japanese flavour of mild sweetness and saltiness.
Price
Price Range: ₹2000 – ₹2500 per head
Timings: 12:00 – 4:30 pm and 7:00 – 1:00 am
Features: Full bar, digital payment, and requires a reservation.
Chef Profile
Chef: Herman D’Souza (Executive Chef, Bastian Hospitality)
Chef Herman has more than 20 years of experience in cooking and has worked for various luxury hotels in Asia, Europe, and India. He specialises in modern coastal cuisine—a blend of local ingredients with foreign techniques.
His maxim is, “Every plate should tell a story of contrast—freshness, texture, emotion.”
His signature items, Truffle Pasta and Lobster Bomb, have been consistently lauded by food critics of Mumbai. Bastian has formed a consistent fine-dining brand from Bandra to Dadar under his direction.
Opening-Day Event Plan
Event Theme: Sky High Luxury Dining Experience
Date: February 10, 2025
Venue: Bastian – At The Top, Kohinoor Square, Dadar
Guests: 200 media guests, 50 Bollywood personalities, 500 general guests
Timeline
5:00 PM – Red Carpet Rolls Out: Media Coverage, Photo Wall, and Welcome Drinks.
6:00 PM – Insta Live Session: Shilpa Shetty and Chef Harman’s introductions.
7:30 PM – Dinner Experience commences: 3-course signature meal is served.
9:30 PM – Musical Performance: Live Jazz Band and DJ Night.
11:00 PM – Champagne Toast: Ends with Team Bastian and guests.
In a Nutshell
“A new experience has opened high above Mumbai—Bastiaan At The Top! At Shilpa Shetty and Ranjit Bindra’s luxury fine-dining restaurant, every moment is a celebration—the aroma of seafood, the city views through glass walls, and flavours that bridge every corner of the world. Come live a night when food is turned into art. Book your table today!”
