Shilpa Shetty's Mumbai restaurant earns over ₹ 2-3 crore per night; Know why columnist Shobhaa De was surprised when she visited there

Shilpa Shetty's Mumbai restaurant earns over ₹ 2-3 crore per night (Picture Credit: Instagram/ @theshilpashetty)

What if we tell you that a restaurant fetches an earning of Rs 2 to 3 crore every night? Well, before you roll your eyes in disbelief, wait till you find out we're talking about the famous restaurant that Shilpa Shetty runs. It's called 'Bastian At The Top', the second outlet of Bastian that has opened up in Dadar. This stunning and shocking revelation was made by author and columnist Shobhaa De.

What's amazes many about this restaurant is its location. Yes! It is situated on 48th floor of Kohinoor Square and this is why it offers guests a vantage point to soak in the panoramic views of the city. Plus, the interiors of the place is excellent. From enjoying rooftop dining area, gorging on sumptuous food to taking in the breathtaking view of swimming pool, it is safe to say that guests coming in the restaurant always leave with the feeling of wanting more and more of the place and the food.

De made this revelation during her conversation with Barkha Dutt on the latter's podcast 'Inside Out With Barkha Dutt'. Speaking about the restaurant, De said, "There is one single restaurant in Mumbai which has a turnover of Rs 2-3 crore a night. On slow nights, it's Rs 2 crore and on weekends, Rs 3 crore or more."

De further revealed that the restaurant draws around 1,400 guests every night, with people arriving in style in Lamborghinis and Aston Martins. There's even a huge waiting list downstairs on the road in Dadar. Can you imagine this? Well, it seems De visited the restaurant herself to validate what she had heard about the restaurant's popularity. About her visit, she described it as, "I didn't recognise a single face in all 700 diners. They were young, ordering bottles of the best tequila. Each table was spending lakhs - and yet they were complete strangers to me."

 

 

 

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Shetty had partnered with restaurateur and founder of the Bastian brand Ranjit Bindra in 2019. At present, she reportedly holds a 50 per cent take in the brand.

A lot of celebrities have also mentioned in different interviews how they love going to Bastian for the great fine dining experience it offers to them.

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Yes — it’s highly recommended especially for weekend evenings. The venue is in high demand and bookings fill up early.

There is often a minimum spend or advance deposit required per head for reservations, which is adjusted against the final bill.

The restaurant offers a seafood‐forward, globally influenced menu in a luxury fine-dining + nightlife ambience.

The Bandra location of Bastian has been closed or is being re-purposed. The brand continues through other outlets in Mumbai.

Expect a premium price point. Indicative cost without alcohol might be in the range of a few thousand INR per person depending on ordering and time.