Shamiana
Perched above Mumbai’s restless Marine Drive, Shamiana reimagines the city’s culinary heritage through a lens of quiet luxury. Within the iconic Taj Mahal Palace, this all-day café distills India’s regional kitchens into plates that speak both comfort and innovation. From Parsi akuri on sourdough to Malvani prawn moilee kissed with kokum, every dish is a postcard of the subcontinent plated beneath soaring silk canopies that flutter like sea-breeze flags.
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, B K Boman Behram Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
+91 22 6665 3271
4.4/5 (Read the Reviews)
Shamiana, the all-day coffee shop inside The Taj Mahal Palace, serves as Mumbai’s gilded safety-net for global flavours: start with a Kashmiri kahwa, segue to a perfectly fired Margherita, and finish with a pistachio kulfi that tastes like it’s been whispered to by grandmothers. The 4.4-star polish shows in the quiet choreography of staff who refill water before you notice it’s half-empty, yet the mood stays relaxed enough for flip-flops after a day at Gateway. Book a window table at dusk; the Arabian Sea glows like the butter chicken sauce you’ll inevitably mop up with their sesame-crusted naan.
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
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What cuisine does Shamiana serve?
Shamiana offers a pan-Indian menu that spans robust North-Indian curries, coastal seafood, Hyderabadi biryanis, and light South-Indian specialities, all plated with the finesse expected at The Taj Mahal Palace.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are strongly advised, especially for dinner and weekend brunches, and can be secured online through the hotel’s website or by calling +91 22 6665 3271.
Is there a dress code?
The restaurant favours smart-casual attire—collared shirts or elegant tops and closed shoes—to match the refined yet relaxed ambience of the all-day dining space.
Does Shamiana accommodate dietary restrictions?
The culinary team is happy to tailor dishes for vegan, Jain, gluten-free, and low-spice preferences, so simply mention your needs when you reserve or speak to the service captain on arrival.