As Mumbai steps into the festive season, restaurants across the city are embracing the flavours, warmth and generosity that define winter dining. This year, CinCin, Le Café and Amaru unveil thoughtfully curated menus that celebrate comfort, community and the joy of sharing.
CinCin, BKC
CinCin unveils an Italian celebration of comfort, conviviality and festive sharing
CinCin ushers in the winter festive season with A Tavola!, a special menu inspired by one of Italy’s most cherished traditions: gathering at the table to share food, linger over conversations and celebrate togetherness. True to its name, A Tavola! captures the essence of festive dining—communal plates, slow meals, and the warmth of togetherness.
The restaurant’s alfresco space is dressed for the season with traditional Christmas touches, warm lights and classic details reminiscent of an Italian winter—creating an intimate setting for shared meals and memorable evenings.
The A Tavola! menu draws from Italy’s seasonal rhythms and is crafted for communal enjoyment, beginning with comforting antipasti:
- Salsiccia Cotechino – slow-cooked Modenese pork sausage with potato purée, sour onions and aged balsamic
- Cavoletti di Bruxelles – charred Brussels sprouts with smoky roasted red pepper sauce
- Zucca al Forno – Lombardy-style roasted butternut pumpkin with blue cheese, walnuts and smoked chilli oil
- Insalata Patate – warm sweet potato salad in pecorino dressing with crispy Parma ham chips
Pizzas and pastas continue this spirit of conviviality—Pizza Frutti di Mare, Casarecce alla Norma, Cappelletti al Ragu and Lasagne Verdure—all made to be placed at the centre of the table and shared generously.
For the secondi, the kitchen offers warm, indulgent plates such as Gamberoni with grilled tiger prawns and Agnello al Forno, a slow-cooked lamb shank with winter root vegetables.
The meal concludes with Sfogliatelle from Naples—crisp, festive and filled with pistachio pastry cream, topped with winter berries. CinCin’s wine programme enhances this communal spirit with robust reds, elegant whites and Italian classics chosen to complement shared plates.
Chef’s Note
“In Italy, winter meals are unhurried and built around the joy of sharing,” says Chef Dayamani. “A Tavola! reflects that spirit through slow cooking, seasonal produce and communal tables—familiar yet festive flavours that bring people closer.”
Price for Two: ₹3,200
Le Café’s Winter Menu
A cosy, comforting Christmas table at Le Café
Christmas at Le Café has always been about warmth, comfort and generosity. This winter, the café brings that spirit to life with dishes inspired by slow cooking, nostalgic flavours and the familiar pleasures of December gatherings.
The menu opens with refined yet comforting creations. The Truffle Mushroom Cappuccino sets a luxurious tone with its velvety blend of mushrooms and delicate truffle aroma. The Spiced Chicken Roulade brings winter herbs and a rich jus, followed by Ratatouille Crepes, where slow-cooked vegetables meet soft savoury crepes.
Freshness comes through the Winter Greens & Fig Salad—a balance of crisp greens, sweet figs, crunch and balsamic glaze. Comfort classics include the Roasted Pumpkin & Feta Tart, Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli, Classic Margherita Flatbread and Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders.
Desserts evoke holiday nostalgia. The Hot Chocolate Pudding arrives molten and indulgent with vanilla ice cream, while the Caramel Biscoff Cheesecake offers creamy richness with a spiced crumble. Seasonal beverages—Spiced Cinnamon Hot Chocolate, Irish Coffee and Mulled Apple Punch—complete the winter experience.
In the spirit of giving, a portion of proceeds from the Winter Menu will support Le Café’s annual community initiative, continuing its tradition of sharing warmth beyond the dining table.
Price for Two: ₹1,800
Amaru
A Peruvian Christmas reimagined through an Asian lens
Amaru, the chef-driven Asian restaurant with a Peruvian soul, celebrates Christmas this year with a menu inspired by Peruvian festive classics—reinterpreted using local winter produce from Mumbai. Expect comforting plates, bright citrus notes and rich, slow-cooked meats that embody Amaru’s bold flavour philosophy.
Brief About the Christmas Menu
The festive spread highlights Peru’s Christmas table through an Asian-Peruvian lens, featuring seasonal ingredients like local corn, winter greens, citrus, chillies and herbs:
- Tamale – Peruvian-style corn tamale, slow-steamed and served with a punchy house salsa
- Nikkei Tacos – crisp shells with citrus-cured fillings and umami-forward sauces
- Crispy Pork – slow-cooked, then finished crisp with a bright, acidity-driven accompaniment
- Lima Prawn Cocktail – Peruvian lime, chilli and herbs reimagine the classic prawn cocktail
- Bone Marrow – roasted with warm spices, ideal for sharing
- Arroz con Pato (Duck) – a hero dish featuring slow-cooked duck with herbed rice, inspired by Peruvian family feasts
- X’mas Cheesecake – layered with warm spices and seasonal flavours
The menu is designed as a warm, shareable, family-style experience that pairs beautifully with Amaru’s cocktail programme.
Price for Two: Approx. ₹3,000+
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