Durga Puja 2026: 5 Must-Visit Bengali Restaurants in Mumbai for Family Meals

For Durga Puja 2026, five Bengali restaurants in Mumbai are worth booking: Oh! Calcutta in Andheri West, Streets of Calcutta in Oshiwara, Taftoon Bar & Kitchen in BKC, Sujata’s Foodopolis in Mira Road and Bijoli Grill in Thane. Cost for two is ₹600 to ₹2,500, and all five take bookings on EazyDiner ahead of the puja, 17 to 21 October.

Between pandal visits, the five Bengali restaurants in this guide are where Mumbai families can sit down to luchi, kosha mangsho, bhetki paturi and Calcutta biryani without cooking at home. This guide covers the puja dates and the best times to eat out, a quick comparison table, each restaurant’s setting and must-have dishes with cost for two and rating, the best family restaurants in Mumbai for the festival, and how to book a festive table.

In this guide

• Durga Puja 2026 in Mumbai: What Are the Dates, and When Should You Eat Out?
• Which Are the Must-Visit Restaurants in Mumbai During Durga Puja?
• Which Are the Best Family Restaurants in Mumbai for Durga Puja?
• What Bengali Food Should You Eat in Mumbai During Durga Puja?
• How Do You Book a Festive Table in Mumbai with EazyDiner?
• Which Restaurant Should You Book in Mumbai This Durga Puja?
• Frequently Asked Questions

Durga Puja 2026 in Mumbai: What Are the Dates, and When Should You Eat Out?

According to the 2026 Bengali almanac dates published by Divine Hindu, Durga Puja 2026 runs from Saturday 17 October to Wednesday 21 October, with Mahalaya a week earlier on Saturday 10 October. The festival’s place in Bengali life is recognised well beyond Bengal: UNESCO inscribed Durga Puja in Kolkata on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021.

• Mahalaya, Saturday 10 October: Devi Paksha begins, and the countdown to the puja starts.
• Maha Shashthi, Saturday 17 October: the formal start of the puja. The Shashthi tithi begins early on Friday 16 October, so some pandals hold Bodhon, the ritual welcome of the goddess, on Friday evening.
• Maha Saptami, Sunday 18 October: Nabapatrika snan at dawn, followed by the main worship. A Sunday Saptami makes this the easiest day for a long family lunch.
• Maha Ashtami, Monday 19 October: the main day of worship, with morning anjali and Sandhi Puja at the junction of Ashtami and Navami, around 10:27 AM to 11:15 AM.
• Maha Navami, Tuesday 20 October: the last full day of worship, and traditionally a day for mutton at the table.
• Bijoya Dashami, Wednesday 21 October: Sindoor Khela and visarjan close the festival.

For meals, a late lunch after the morning anjali or an early dinner before evening pandal visits works best. Streets of Calcutta (noon to 11:59 PM) and Bijoli Grill (noon to 11 PM) stay open all day, while Oh! Calcutta and Taftoon Bar & Kitchen close between lunch and dinner. Taftoon Bar & Kitchen and Sujata’s Foodopolis list no Monday hours on EazyDiner, so check with them before you plan an Ashtami meal there. Each pandal in Mumbai follows its own puja schedule, so confirm timings with your local puja committee before you plan a meal around anjali or Sandhi Puja.

Which Are the Must-Visit Restaurants in Mumbai During Durga Puja?

Oh! Calcutta, Streets of Calcutta, Bijoli Grill, Taftoon Bar & Kitchen and Sujata’s Foodopolis cover a classic Bengali dinner, Kolkata street favourites, a big family lunch and pocket-friendly home-style cooking, from BKC and Andheri to Mira Road and Thane.

Durga Puja 2026 restaurant summary

Oh! Calcutta, Andheri West, Western Suburbs

Oh! Calcutta sits on the ground floor of Shalimar Morya Park, off New Link Road in Andheri West, in a cosily lit dining room with warm wooden furniture, formal tables and small fish motifs on the walls. Diners on EazyDiner describe a warm welcome and staff who take the time to explain each dish, which helps if some of your family are new to Bengali food. With a bar and valet parking, it works as well for a refined puja dinner as it does for a relaxed weekend lunch. Start with the Hilsa Fish Finger and Daab Chingri, then order the Aam Achar Bhetki Paturi, Rajbarir Chanar Kofta and Kosha Mangsho with Luchi, and add the Calcutta Biryani for the table.

Must-haves: Hilsa Fish Finger, Daab Chingri, Rajbarir Chanar Kofta, Aam Achar Bhetki Paturi, Kosha Mangsho, Calcutta Biryani, Luchi

Cost for two: ₹1,200

Rating: 4.3★ (Good)

Streets of Calcutta, Oshiwara, Western Suburbs

Streets of Calcutta, off New Link Road in Oshiwara, has a bright dining room with white walls, wooden slat panelling, woven pendant lamps, an exposed-brick arch and a sketch of old Kolkata buildings on one wall. Brown banquettes with mustard cushions and trailing plants keep it cosy, and diners on EazyDiner describe it as a nice spot for families, with more seating since its move to a bigger space. It is open from noon to 11:59 PM every day, which makes it the easiest late dinner after evening pandal visits. Order the Gondhoraj Chicken Fry to start, Khichuri And Ilish Maach Bhaja for comfort food, Basanti Pulao and Mutton Biryani for something richer, or the Rajar Thali for a full spread.

Must-haves: Gondhoraj Chicken Fry, Khichuri And Ilish Maach Bhaja, Basanti Pulao, Rajar Thali, Mutton Biryani

Cost for two: ₹1,500

Rating: 4.4★ (Good)

Bijoli Grill, Kolshet Rd, Thane Region

Bijoli Grill is a compact Bengali restaurant in Platinum Heritage, Hiranandani Estate, off Kolshet Road in Thane. Diners on EazyDiner describe a small, well-kept, air-conditioned room with walls dressed in a Kolkata theme, and note that it is worth booking ahead because seating is limited. It suits a small family group or a quick puja lunch rather than a big gathering, and the kitchen is open from noon to 11 PM every day. Start with the Gondhoraj Lebur Ghol and Prawn Kabiraji, try the Chinatown Chilli Chicken for Kolkata-style Chinese, and order the Potoler Dorma and Chitol Muitha for traditional Bengali cooking.

Must-haves: Gondhoraj Lebur Ghol, Prawn Kabiraji, Chinatown Chilli Chicken, Potoler Dorma, Chitol Muitha

Cost for two: ₹700

Rating: 3.8★ (Good)

Taftoon Bar & Kitchen, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Western Suburbs

Taftoon Bar & Kitchen fills a large space in Naman Centre, BKC, with red accent walls, teal tufted banquettes, clusters of geometric pendant lamps, a latticed wooden screen and a long bar lined with green tiles. Diners on EazyDiner mention a 13-person family lunch and music that stays low enough to talk over, which makes it a good pick for a big family table. It is wheelchair accessible and has valet parking, which helps if older relatives are joining you after a pandal visit in Khar or Juhu. The menu spans North Indian and Bengali dishes, so pair the Calcutta Style Nizami Rolls and Lebu Chingri Soup with Bhetki Paturi, Railway Kosha Chops and Lobster Malai Curry, and end with the Baked Jaggery Roshogolla.

Must-haves: Calcutta Style Nizami Rolls, Lebu Chingri Soup, Bhetki Paturi, Railway Kosha Chops, Lobster Malai Curry, Baked Jaggery Roshogolla

Cost for two: ₹2,500

Rating: 4.3★ (Good)

Sujata’s Foodopolis, Mira Road, Western Suburbs

Sujata’s Foodopolis is a small, neat dining room in Jangid Tower, Gokul Village, on Mira Road, with white chairs, a patterned feature wall and a line drawing of Howrah Bridge along one side. Diners on EazyDiner describe it as a hidden gem run by a Bengali family, with Kolkata-themed decor, warm hospitality and a kitchen you can see into. At ₹600 for two, it is the most affordable of the five and an easy pick for a casual family meal at the northern end of the western suburbs. Start with the Beguni and Fish Chop, order the Dim Posto, Mutton Golbari and Chicken Rezala with Morogh Morich Pulao, and add an Egg Mughlai Paratha to share.

Must-haves: Beguni, Dim Posto, Mutton Golbari, Chicken Rezala, Morogh Morich Pulao, Egg Mughlai Paratha, Fish Chop

Cost for two: ₹600

Rating: 4.2★ (Good)

Which Are the Best Family Restaurants in Mumbai for Durga Puja?

The best family restaurants in Mumbai for Durga Puja depend on the size of your group, your budget and how far you want to travel from your pandal. Here is how Taftoon Bar & Kitchen, Oh! Calcutta, Streets of Calcutta, Sujata’s Foodopolis and Bijoli Grill compare for a family meal.

• For a big family table: Taftoon Bar & Kitchen in BKC has a large dining room, music kept low enough to talk over, wheelchair access and valet parking. It is the most expensive of the five at ₹2,500 for two.
• For first-timers to Bengali food: Oh! Calcutta in Andheri West, where diners on EazyDiner say the staff explain each dish. It also has valet parking.
• For a late dinner with kids: Streets of Calcutta in Oshiwara welcomes kids, lists outdoor seating and stays open until 11:59 PM every day.
• For a budget family meal: Sujata’s Foodopolis in Mira Road, at ₹600 for two, welcomes kids and is wheelchair accessible.
• For a small group in Thane: Bijoli Grill, at ₹700 for two, welcomes kids, but seating is limited, so book ahead.

What Bengali Food Should You Eat in Mumbai During Durga Puja?

Durga Puja food runs from khichuri and fried fish to prawns, mutton and sweets. These are the dishes to look for at Oh! Calcutta, Streets of Calcutta, Bijoli Grill, Taftoon Bar & Kitchen and Sujata’s Foodopolis.

• Khichuri, hilsa and chitol: rice and lentils cooked together, served with fried ilish, in the Khichuri And Ilish Maach Bhaja at Streets of Calcutta; the Hilsa Fish Finger at Oh! Calcutta; and Chitol Muitha, chitol fish dumplings in curry, at Bijoli Grill.
• Bhetki paturi: bhetki fish coated in mustard and cooked in a banana leaf. Try the Bhetki Paturi at Taftoon Bar & Kitchen, or the Aam Achar Bhetki Paturi, made with mango pickle, at Oh! Calcutta.
• Prawns and lobster: Daab Chingri, prawns in a mustard and coconut gravy served in a tender coconut, at Oh! Calcutta; Prawn Kabiraji, prawns in a lacy egg coating, at Bijoli Grill; and Lebu Chingri Soup, plus Lobster Malai Curry in a coconut milk gravy, at Taftoon Bar & Kitchen.
• Kosha mangsho and mutton: Kosha Mangsho, mutton slow-cooked until the masala clings to the meat, at Oh! Calcutta, with Luchi, a deep-fried flatbread, on the side; Railway Kosha Chops at Taftoon Bar & Kitchen; and Mutton Golbari at Sujata’s Foodopolis.
• Biryani and pulao: Calcutta Biryani, known for the potato in it, at Oh! Calcutta; Mutton Biryani and Basanti Pulao, a sweet yellow pulao, at Streets of Calcutta; and Morogh Morich Pulao at Sujata’s Foodopolis.
• Chicken: Gondhoraj Chicken Fry, flavoured with the fragrant gondhoraj lime, at Streets of Calcutta; Chicken Rezala, a yoghurt and cashew white gravy, at Sujata’s Foodopolis; and Chinatown Chilli Chicken, in the style of Kolkata’s Chinatown, at Bijoli Grill.
• Chhena, vegetables and eggs: Rajbarir Chanar Kofta, koftas made with chhena, at Oh! Calcutta; Potoler Dorma, stuffed pointed gourd, at Bijoli Grill; and Beguni, batter-fried brinjal, with Dim Posto, eggs in poppy seed paste, at Sujata’s Foodopolis.
• Kolkata street favourites: Calcutta Style Nizami Rolls at Taftoon Bar & Kitchen, and Fish Chop with Egg Mughlai Paratha, a stuffed, pan-fried paratha, at Sujata’s Foodopolis.
• Thali, drinks and dessert: the Rajar Thali at Streets of Calcutta for a full spread, Gondhoraj Lebur Ghol, a buttermilk cooler with gondhoraj lime, at Bijoli Grill, and Baked Jaggery Roshogolla at Taftoon Bar & Kitchen.

How Do You Book a Festive Table in Mumbai with EazyDiner?

1. Search for the restaurant by name, such as Oh! Calcutta or Sujata’s Foodopolis, or browse all Bengali restaurants in Mumbai on EazyDiner.
2. Choose your puja day, time and number of guests. Saptami falls on Sunday 18 October, and Ashtami on Monday 19 October is the main day of worship, so book early if you plan a meal after the morning anjali.
3. Check the cost for two and the opening hours on the restaurant page. Oh! Calcutta and Taftoon Bar & Kitchen close between lunch and dinner, Taftoon Bar & Kitchen and Sujata’s Foodopolis list no Monday hours, and puja-week hours can change, so confirm them while booking.
4. Confirm the booking and arrive at your slot.

Which Restaurant Should You Book in Mumbai This Durga Puja?

For a big family lunch, book Taftoon Bar & Kitchen in BKC, close to the Khar and Juhu pujas. For a classic Bengali dinner in Andheri West, choose Oh! Calcutta, and for a late meal after evening pandal visits, Streets of Calcutta in Oshiwara stays open until 11:59 PM. Sujata’s Foodopolis in Mira Road is the most affordable at ₹600 for two, and Bijoli Grill is the Thane pick for a small group.

Pick the puja day that matters most to you, book the restaurant closest to your pandal, and save room for something sweet. You can browse more Bengali restaurants in Mumbai and book a table on EazyDiner.