A gastronomical tour of Europe in Mumbai

Manufactured by Serum Institute of India SII Covishield has been approved by the World Health Organization However the news of its exclusion from the list of EMAapproved vaccines for European Unionrsquos vaccine passport caused quite a stir CEO Adar Poonawalla assured Indians who were hoping to travel soon and said that the issue will be looked into and taken up at the highest level External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has also raised the issue during his meeting with Josep Borrell Fontelles high representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy but a resolution is awaitedWhile European travels might seem out of sight right now we have curated a gastronomical tour of Europe for Mumbaikars missing summer travels Take a walk down memory lane and relive your travels with these mouthwatering dishes across European cuisinesCucina italianaTheTable has a lofty reputation of being among the cityrsquos top restaurantsTheir tempting European menu includes a range of salads soups breakfast favourites and much more The must try dishes here are the Truffle Taglierini Pasta INR 1400 with black truffle paste and Asparagus Risotto INR 1075 with candied hazelnut and crispy shaved asparagus If yoursquore in the mood for some antipasti the Burrata 30 INR 895 with smoked bell pepper pesto charred corn herb emulsion spiced walnuts micro cress and sea salt focaccia is also recommendedATKalapesi Trust Building Near Hotel Suba Palace CS Maharishi Marg ColabaTIME 12 11 PM Monday to SundayCALL912222825001Spanish fiestaCraving some tapas La Loca Maria is the place to be The Mushrooms and Truffle Croquettes INR 415 topped with garlic alioli and Gambas Al Ajillo INR 565 are among the chefrsquos specials To finish off the meal try their Paella De Marisco INR 1130 Spanish Bomba rice cooked in a seafood broth saffron and seafood of the day The eatery also serves a vegetarian variant of the traditional rice dish Paella De Verduras INR 830 cooked in a vegetable broth with saffron and seasonal vegetablesAT 5 Plot 139 Carlton Court Perry Road Near Citibank ATM Pali Hill Bandra WestTIME 1130 AM 1030 PM Tuesday to SundayCALL 9324404335Dutch and Belgian breakfastA humble cafe with multiple outlets in the cityTeaVillaCafe serves an extensive multicuisine menu alongside a number of delicious teas If yoursquore missing the sweet European breakfast opt for their various Belgian waffles from Classic Maple Syrup INR 225 to Chocolate Loaded INR 295 You can also try out their Dutch Pancake INR 295 and top it off with Nutella maple syrup honey dark chocolate milk chocolate or white chocolate Both these breakfast favourites are assured to put you in the holiday moodAT 31 Opposite Globus Hill Road Bandra West Also at Juhu Parel VileParle and moreTIME 12 10 PM Monday to SundayCALL 9372723253French sophisticationMustard serves an eclectic menu full of French and Bengali inspired dishes from Cholar Dal to Creole Style Cooked Prawns INR 525 Some of the best French appetizers here are the Nicoise Salad INR 330 a traditional fresh salad and Onion Tart INR 390 a savoury puff tart stuffed with onions black olives and cont red pepper while the Duck Leg Confit INR 630 cooked in duck fat and served with mashed pumpkin is a hit among patrons Lovers of cheese must not miss out on the decadent Cheese Platter INR 600 which is a selection of camembert gruyere cream cheese Cheddar blue cheese and chives and pepper goat cheese served with grape chutney and assorted breadAT 1B Ground Floor Atria Mall Dr Annie Besant Road Worli TIME 12 11 PMMondaytoSundayCALL9619991166Hungary for more Cafe Churchill is known for serving an exhaustive menu with multicontinental dishes from European to Mexican If yoursquove ever been to Central Europe chances are yoursquove had goulash mdash a soup with meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika The Hungarian Goulash INR 480 served here is the chefrsquos recommendation and packs a flavourful punchAT Opposite Cusrow Baug East West Court Building Shahid Bhagat Singh Road ColabaTIME 11 AM 1130 PM Monday to SundayCALL 9820051364