Totally Worth A Drive Out! Interesting Restaurants Around Mumbai & Pune

If you’re tired of heading to the same restaurant every weekend and are looking for something interesting to do, how about driving out of the city and enjoying a great brunch with your friends or family? Sounds interesting? Here are a few restaurants that are totally worth the drive! Check it out: 

Berry Library, Mahableshwar 

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If you’d prefer having a meal with a stunning view of the hills, you need to add Berry Library to your list RN! Located at Courtyard by Marriott Mahableshward, the restaurant is a chic and sophisticated 419 sq.m all-day dining venue that serves some of the finest cuisines from across the world including continental, Asian, Indian, and European specialties. The space is done up in earthy tones like shades of browns, beiges and offers a sense of comfort and warmth. Don’t forget to have their amazing pizzas and mac and cheese and also one of the berry desserts! They also regularly also do interesting food fests that you cannot miss!

Saltt Karjat 

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If you’re active on the ‘gram, you’ve probably come across the restaurant, Saltt. The multi-cuisine space that opened up in Karjat a year ago has Mumbaikars gladly making the 1.5-hour drive. Nestled in the 170-acre Oleander Farms, Saltt quickly went on to become a popular hot spot for people who were looking for a quick city getaway. The elegant settings of the restaurant interiors, with cottage-style roof surrounded by glasses, gives a great view of the vibrant green lawn. The meals here are prepared using fresh and local ingredients from Oleander Farm and from the neighbouring farms. The menu features cuisines from around the globe. Don’t forget to try the Pommery Mustard Potato, Truffled Mushroom Gravy and the Beet Risotto. 

Villa Bistro 

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Looking for an adorable restaurant complete with floral arrangements, striking planters, and plush furnishings for your next date night? Head straight to Villa Bistro, The Modern Italian Restaurant and Bar. Designed and conceptualised by the visionary Jimmy Mistry, the pioneer in Experiential Hospitality, Villa Bistro is a 180-seater indoor and outdoor dining destination sprawled over 4000 sq. ft. The restaurant offers a day-to-night menu that includes classic Italian dishes, from antipasti, and wood-fired pizzas to hand-rolled pasts, fresh seasonal pastas, authentic tiramisu, and creamy hanged-churned gelatos. 

Start with the Bruschetta Assortite, packed with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and cream cheese, and move on to the Frittelle di Mozzarella, crispy mozzarella cheese in gherkins served with a tangy tomato jam. Next, indulge in a cheesy pizza deep-dish Margherita, and end the meal with a boozy Belgian Fudge gelato.

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