Celebrate The Festive Season Across India With 17 Navratri Menus

Navratri, one of India’s most vibrant and auspicious festivals, is a nine-day celebration of devotion, joy, and the triumph of good over evil. While traditional fasting, prayers, and cultural festivities are at the heart of this season, food plays an equally central role, bringing families and friends together in celebration. From Mumbai to Chennai, Bengaluru to Pune, hotels, restaurants, and cafés across the country are embracing the festival with thoughtfully curated Navratri menus. These spreads blend traditional vrat-friendly ingredients, contemporary flair, and regional flavours to deliver festive experiences that are wholesome, indulgent, and soulful.

Mumbai

1. Pause Café

Pause Café in Bandra offers a plant-based celebration of Navratri that blends sustainability, craftsmanship, and community. Founding Chef Pooja Masurkar brings seasonal produce to life with dishes like Eggless Akuri Toast, Tropical Smoothie Bowl, Kimchi Pancakes, Rainbow Salad Rolls, Thecha Cheese Grill, Jackfruit Sliders, Plant-Based Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Mediterranean Bowl with Kodo Millet Tabbouleh, Tofu Schnitzel Wrap, and Jackfruit Makhani. A dedicated Jain menu ensures inclusive dining, while desserts such as the diabetes-friendly Chocolate Orange Mousse provide a guilt-free finish. Drinks like Tahini Date Coffee, Passionfruit Blue Pea Iced Tea, and Kahwa Iced Tea add a vibrant touch to the experience.

Where: Pause Café, Shop No. 27, Vora House, A/B, Pali Mala Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai

2. Thali of the Goddess at Hornby’s Pavilion, ITC Grand Central

ITC Grand Central invites guests to celebrate Navratri with the Thali of the Goddess, a satvik dining experience at Hornby’s Pavilion. Starters like kache kele ki tikki, sabudana wada, sharkand ki tikki, and arbi ke cutlet honour Navratri dietary traditions. The main course features dahi wale aloo, malai paneer, kaddu ki subzi, navratri kadhi, and tamater paneer ka rassa, paired with samak ke chawal, kutti, nachni and jowar rotis, sabudana papad, farali chivda, plain dahi, and fresh fruits. Beverages such as kokum sharbat, chaas, and piyush add a refreshing balance. For dessert, moong dal halwa, sabudana kheer, and akhrot ka halwa bring a sweet finale to this festive feast.

Where: Hornby’s Pavilion, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

3. Ras Rasoi by Soam, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport 

For Navratri, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport collaborates with Soam, the iconic South Bombay vegetarian restaurant, to bring a festive pop-up at MoMo Café. From 22 September to 1 October, enjoy a specially curated dinner buffet featuring Paanki, Dal Baati Churma, Moong Dal Khichu, Gatte ki Subzi with Satpadi Roti, and Turiya Paatra with Biscuit Bhakhri. Conclude with sweet treats like Meethe Golgappe, Kesar Shrikhand, and Golpapdi. This is a rare chance to savour Soam’s celebrated dishes in a festive hotel setting.

Where: MoMo Café, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport

4. Lotus Café, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

Lotus Café celebrates a Navratri Special Fasting Menu with devotion, tradition, and mindful eating. Guests can enjoy Singhada Aate Ka Samosa, Sabudana Wada, deep-fried sago patties with mild spices and peanuts, Aloo Sabzi (Dry), Paneer Makhana, Sabudana Khichdi, Kuttu Ki Roti, Rajgira Atta Poori, Sabudana Kheer, Sweet Lassi, and freshly cut fruits. Designed as a cultural journey, the menu blends traditional Navratri flavours with Lotus Café’s signature hospitality.

Where: Lotus Café, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

5. Adarsh Sweets

Adarsh Sweets celebrates Navratri with a specially curated menu that blends vrat-friendly dishes with festive favourites. Guests can enjoy Green Pav Bhaji, a variety of Dosas, and Tawa Pulao, all freshly prepared to capture the vibrancy and spirit of the nine-day festival.

Where: Ground Floor, Sanchit CHS, Shop No. 8 & 9, Sonawala Road, Jay Prakash Nagar, Goregaon East, Mumbai – 400063

Lonavala

1. Navratri Nights at Radisson Resort & Spa

Radisson Resort & Spa invites guests to celebrate Navratri with Navratri Nights, a festive escape combining dance, flavours, and family fun. The package includes a daily buffet breakfast, a lavish Gujarati Food Festival buffet dinner, unlimited games at the Recreation Zone, and daily resort activities. Evenings come alive with Garba Nights at Suryabhavan from 7:30 PM, accompanied by complimentary mocktails, creating a lively and colourful festive experience.

Where: Plot No - 19-21 & 27-29, Gold Valley Sector D, Tungarli, Lonavala, Kune

Pune 

1. Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel

Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel presents a Navratri menu that celebrates nine days of auspicious flavours. Start with Aloo aur Kachcha Kela Dry Fruit Kebab, Sabudana ki Tikki, and Shakarkandi ki Chaat. Mains include Arbi Singhada aur Makhana Korma, Phaldari Kofta Curry, Khatta Meetha Kaddu, Vrat ke Chawal, Kuttu ki Puri, and Shengdana Amti. Conclude with festive desserts like Makhana ka Kheer and Amrakhand, offering a wholesome and indulgent Navratri dining experience.

Where: Feast at Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel

Delhi NCR

1. Punjab Grill

Punjab Grill celebrates Navratri with a specially curated festive thali offering a wholesome and indulgent fasting experience. The thali features Varat Wali Lassi, Fruit Chaat with Anari Dressing, Khoya Paneer Makhana, Anari Shahi Jeera Aloo, Khatta Meetha Kaddu, Aloo Singhara Ke Dahi Vada, Chironji Ki Dal, Samak Rice, Rajgiri Puri, Sabudana Papad, Dudhi Halwa, and Kesari Rasmalai, traditional flavours elevated with Punjab Grill’s royal finesse.

Where: Punjab Grill outlets across Delhi NCR, Lucknow, Kanpur, Chandigarh, Mohali, Ludhiana

2. Varq, Taj Mahal

Varq, the modern Indian fine-dining restaurant at Taj Mahal, New Delhi, is here with a Satvik Navratri menu. Guests can enjoy Sabudana Vada, Bharwan Lauki, and Samak ke Chawal, with each dish crafted to embody light, wholesome, and flavourful Satvik dining. This offering blends festive tradition with Taj’s signature contemporary finesse and elegant hospitality.

Where: Varq, Taj Mahal, New Delhi

3. Vivanta 

Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka, presents a festive Navratri Thali blending authentic recipes with Vivanta’s signature hospitality. Guests can enjoy a wholesome and indulgent spread of savoury and sweet dishes at Creo, the hotel’s all-day dining destination, or via In-Room Dining, where tradition is celebrated with contemporary finesse.

Where: Creo & In-Room Dining, Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka

4. Karma Lakelands

Karma Lakelands presents a Satvik Celebration Menu offering a mindful festive dining experience. Start with saffron cream paneer skewers and crispy falahari aloo sabudana patties, along with minted cucumber delight and seasonal fruit mélange. The main course features royal paneer with cashew and foxnut, cumin-infused potato delight, sweet & tangy pumpkin curry, barnyard millet rice, buckwheat puris, and crispy tapioca wafers, accompanied by farm-fresh curd and saffron sweet lassi. Desserts include tapioca pearl pudding, coconut bliss balls, apple fudge, and nutty foxnut fudge, completing a wholesome and indulgent Navratri feast.

Where: Karma Lakelands, Gurgaon

Chennai

1. Taj Coromandel

Anise, the all-day dining restaurant at Taj Coromandel, Chennai, comes up with a Navratri special menu from 22 September to 2 October 2025. Starters include Paneer Tikka and Sabudana Tikki, followed by mains such as Singada Paneer Tamatar, Khatta Meetha Kumra, Aloo Jeera Sendha Namak, Kele Ka Kofta Curry, and Kuttu Ki Roti. Desserts like Kesar Sandesh and creamy Basundi complete this festive and wholesome experience, celebrating tradition and devotion with every bite.

Where: Anise, Taj Coromandel, Chennai

Bengaluru

1. Navratri Thali at Ssaffron, Shangri-La Bengaluru

Celebrate Navratri with a thoughtfully curated vegetarian thali at Ssaffron. Begin with Shakandarkand Aur Anar ki Chaat, a sweet potato and pomegranate salad, and crisp Sabudana Vada. The main course features Dahi Aloo in spiced yoghurt gravy, Makhane Aur Kaju ki Subzi with lotus seeds and cashew nuts, and the tangy-sweet Khatta Meetha Kaddu. Desserts include Samvat Chawal ke Kheer, a nut-studded millet pudding, and Barnyard Millet Pudding for a wholesome finish.

Where: Ssaffron, Shangri-La Bengaluru, Palace Road

2. Lush, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel

3. Navratri Feast at MCafé, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield

A celebration of strength and spirituality, Navratri finds its culinary reflection at MCafé with a festive menu steeped in tradition. Begin with Sabudana Khichdi and crisp Singhare ke Aloo coated in chestnut flour. Savour Kuttu ki Roti alongside comforting sabzis like Aloo Tamatar, Paneer, and Lauki Sabzi. End on a sweet note with Makhana Kheer, rich with cardamom and fox nuts, a soulful finale to this devotional spread.

Where: MCafé, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield

4. SALT Indian Restaurant

SALT Indian Restaurant's festive spread begins with Shakarkand aur Nadru Chaat and Kale ke Kebab, followed by Bhindi Kur Kure, Sabudana ki Tikki, and Warm Barley & Avocado Salad. Mains include Jeera Aloo Methi, Subzi Korma, Dudi Kofta Malai Curry, Foxtail Millet & Lentil Khichdi with paneer tikka, and Aloo Kale Chane Rasedar with pooris. Desserts feature Chironji Aur Makhane Ki Kheer, Malpua with Rabdi and vanilla ice cream, and Strawberry Kulfi, creating a wholesome and celebratory festive experience suitable for Navratri.

Where: SALT Indian Restaurant outlets in Bangalore

Dehradun

1. Nukkad Café