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

Amid Bandras 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 loversFounded by two sisters chef Harshita Bhatia and Ankita Bhatia the restaurant reflects a shared vision shaped by their love for food hospitality and meaningful gatheringsAll about the foundersThe restaurant they say is the coming together of Ankitarsquos natural flair for hosting and creating spaces where people feel welcomed and cared for and Harshitarsquos passion for cooking and culinary craft and turns out it is their first restaurant ventureChef 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 lsquo00rsquo 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 overpoweringAnkita curates the endtoend 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 consumeInspiration for AdelinaThe name Adelina is inspired and imagined as the spirit of a young Italian woman Adelina is warm expressive welltravelled and deeply rooted in family traditions through food cocktails wine and shared moments around the tableThe restaurant in Bandra is designed to evoke the feeling of stepping into a family villa where hospitality unfolds naturally through long meals and conversationConceptualised 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 modernSpread 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 twistFrom intimate booth seating tucked within the larger dining space to a private dining room PDR designed for intimate private and corporate gatheringsA dedicated lounge space offers a refined setting for gatherings and special occasions At the heart of its visual identity is the woodfired ovenmdashan everpresent source of warmth that aims to embody the soul of traditional Italian cookingFood and drinkThe 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 bronzedie extruded delivers a slowbuilding 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 Neapolitanstyle pizzas emerge from the woodfired oven with lightly charred edges and airy structured dough To finish the Tiramisu is made with housemade savoiardi and layered with balanced notes of coffee and Kahluacutea is served familystyle indulgent yet elegantThe 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 barEvery 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 dessertlike yet spirited twist the Tropical Aperol Sour blending Aperol with guava liqueur and citrus for a bright sunsoaked aperitivo and the Pickle Martini a superchilled martini built with gin fino sherry and bianco vermouth that offers a savoury unexpected edgeThe menu also features a refreshing House Limoncello Spritzer made with the restaurantrsquos inhouse Italian limoncello sparkling wine and soda capturing the easy elegance of a classic Italian summer drinkThe wine programme meanwhile is a curated journey across Italyrsquos coastline capturing the distinct character of each region in every glass Each label is thoughtfully chosen to complement the menumdashwhere grape varietals acidity and texture are carefully considered so that every pour enhances the dish it accompanies creating a seamless dialogue between plate and glassDetailsWhere Adelina 9th Floor Mansionz One Building Linking Rd Bandra WestTime 10 am 1230 pm 7 pm 10 pmPrice Rs 2500 plus taxes onwards for two peopleCall 99200 50333 for more details