Penne State

Serafina, New York’s chain of Italian restaurants is all set to open its first Indian branch at Palladium on October 19. Spread over 4,600 square feet with room for 127 covers, the space will feature pretty French windows, a bright change from many other pane-less restaurants at this mall. Advance booking for the Spaghetti Western, is now open!

Like all its other branches, this rustic outpost will also feature a mural by Italian artist Michela Martelo (see image), who seeks inspiration from the city she’s painting in. Stop by for Margherita and her interpretation of Mumbai - sun, waves, wings and octopus tentacles. All hands on deck!

The menu lists dishes like black truffle pizza, Paglia & Fieno (straw and hay pasta), Risotto Veuve Clicquot, Rigatoni Alla Bolognese and grilled filet mignon. While cocktails include curry leaf martini, Mexican mojito and pineapple black pepper margarita, also ask to see the exhaustive wine list with picks from around the world.

Getting there: Serafina, level 3, Palladium, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, call 40237711 for reservations, visit www.serafinamumbai.com, Rs 2,500 for a meal for two.