With Adelina, Bandra gets a new Italian restaurant, and here's all you need to know about it

Adelina has opened on Linking Road

Amid Bandra's buzzing food scene, the Queen of Suburbs gets Adelina, a modern Italian restaurant that celebrates soulful family recipes and hospitality, and a new dining spot for Italian food lovers.

Founded by two sisters, chef Harshita Bhatia and Ankita Bhatia, the restaurant reflects a shared vision shaped by their love for food, hospitality and meaningful gatherings.

All about the founders

The restaurant, they say, is the coming together of Ankita's natural flair for hosting and creating spaces where people feel welcomed and cared for, and Harshita's passion for cooking and culinary craft, and turns out it is their first restaurant venture.

Chef Harshita trained at the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland and the Culinary Institute of America, her culinary philosophy is grounded in restraint and respect for ingredients. This can be seen in the precision used to make handmade pastas prepared using a careful blend of ingredients, ‘00' flour and durum semolina to achieve a true al dente bite. Dough is folded and rested deliberately, sauces are reduced patiently and wood fire cooking adds depth without overpowering.

Ankita curates the end-to-end guest journey, from spatial storytelling and service design to music and table styling, with a focus on how guests feel rather than just what they consume.

Inspiration for Adelina

The name Adelina is inspired and imagined as the spirit of a young Italian woman, Adelina is warm, expressive, well-travelled and deeply rooted in family traditions through food, cocktails, wine and shared moments around the table.

The restaurant in Bandra is designed to evoke the feeling of stepping into a family villa, where hospitality unfolds naturally through long meals and conversation.

Conceptualised in collaboration with Tejal Mathur Designs, the interiors draw inspiration from Italian countryside homes, layered with contemporary European dining aesthetics to create a space that feels timeless yet modern.

Spread across 6000 sq. ft. with seating for 120 guests, the restaurant has interiors with an art parody theme, where classical artistic references are reimagined with a playful twist.

From intimate booth seating tucked within the larger dining space to a private dining room (PDR) designed for intimate, private, and corporate gatherings.

A dedicated lounge space offers a refined setting for gatherings and special occasions. At the heart of its visual identity is the wood-fired oven - an ever-present source of warmth that aims to embody the soul of traditional Italian cooking.

Food and drink

The menu at Adelina moves effortlessly between comfort and refinement. A bowl of Minestrone, described is described as "a warm hug from nonna", offers nostalgic warmth with an elevated touch. The Beetroot and Goat Cheese Salad brings brightness and balance through simple, thoughtful flavours, while Scallops with Corn are paired with Chilli Marmellata for a subtle hint of heat. Gigli Arrabbiata, bronze-die extruded, delivers a slow-building warmth, while Polpette Con Polenta features lamb meatballs finished in a rosemary truffle sauce, rich yet balanced by the creaminess of polenta. Pappardelle Verde offers a fresh take on pesto with clarity and vibrancy, while Neapolitan-style pizzas emerge from the wood-fired oven with lightly charred edges and airy, structured dough. To finish, the Tiramisu is made with house-made savoiardi and layered with balanced notes of coffee and Kahlúa is served family-style, indulgent yet elegant.

The food menu has cocktails go beyond the glass because they are a love letter to Italy. The cocktail menu is curated by bar manager Tanmay Vepathak, who brings a thoughtful balance of creativity and classic technique to the bar.

Every glass poured is rooted in the rich tradition of the Italian aperitivo and highlights include the Raspberry Croissant Punch, where raspberry jam and croissant are paired with tequila and mezcal for a dessert-like yet spirited twist; the Tropical Aperol Sour, blending Aperol with guava liqueur and citrus for a bright, sun-soaked aperitivo; and the Pickle Martini, a super-chilled martini built with gin, fino sherry and bianco vermouth that offers a savoury, unexpected edge.

The menu also features a refreshing House Limoncello Spritzer, made with the restaurant's in-house Italian limoncello, sparkling wine and soda, capturing the easy elegance of a classic Italian summer drink.

The wine programme, meanwhile, is a curated journey across Italy's coastline, capturing the distinct character of each region in every glass. Each label is thoughtfully chosen to complement the menu - where grape varietals, acidity, and texture are carefully considered so that every pour enhances the dish it accompanies, creating a seamless dialogue between plate and glass.

Details
Where: Adelina, 9th Floor, Mansionz One Building, Linking Rd, Bandra West
Time: 10 am - 12:30 pm; 7 pm - 10 pm
Price: Rs 2,500 plus taxes onwards for two people
Call: 99200 50333 for more details