Terttulia – Now In Mumbai

Hey Potpourriers! 🙂
Here I am, back again after a while with my experience at Terttulia – the newly opened restaurant at Shivaji Park. Yes, you read that right. Shivaji Park finally gets a new, fancy food haunt – something that was definitely missing in the area.

Being a design graduate come fanatic, I couldn’t help but fall instantly in love with the interiors. The space defines aestheticism along with a hint of old world charm. A special mention for the ‘orchard’ aroma that lingers around without disrupting the tempting aromas of the food that kept arriving at our table.

What really caught my attention was the distinction in the 2 sections that have been created. A family friendly sit down space with ornate, vintage sofas and chairs and on the other side – al fresco seating that’s close to the bar with high bar stools along with tapas tables, ruggedly finished brick walls and a sunroof that only makes it more appealing during the day and of course, during the monsoons.

P.S. They also have a wall that has multiple, supremely gorgeous set of mirrors. Works totally in favour for all the narcissists out there, including me. 🙂

We settled into our super comfortable corner with some fantastic, in-house special sangrias for company. We tried the white wine sangria with muskmelon (so good!) and the red wine sangria with apples. As much as I am not a fan of red wine sangrias, this one was incredible. A win-win sort of evening when you strongly like both variations, right?

Just when I thought I couldn’t get enough of the sangrias, I was offered an Orange and Basil Lime Mojito. What can I say? It was indeed very very good. I enjoyed it more with every sip I took and that’s how a drink usually should be! Right?

Orange and Basil Lime Mojito

Up next, the delectable Bacon n’ Parmesan wrapped Dates with Mustard Creme Fraiche that made us instant fans. I loved the amalgamation of flavours, the salty side to bacon and the sweet factor of dates’ that came together so beautifully! The mustard creme fraiche only added to the burst of flavours that this preparation offers.

Salmon in Labb Sauce – Although a bit on the salty side, I loved how the basil leaves and sesame seeds brought about the strong distraction of flavour plus crunch factor to this otherwise basic preparation. The pungent, salty flavour is undeniable and unique and may not be for everyone.

Both, the Portobello Mushrooms stuffed with Olive Feta (vegetarian version) and the Portobello Mushrooms stuffed with Chorizo Gorgonzola (non vegetarian version) were absolutely delicious and had distinctive aftertastes of their own! I’d say they make great accompaniments for a drinking night and worth checking out.

Broccoli In Chilli Lemon Oil – A hot favourite for the vegetarians, the broccoli’s crunch factor brings about a lovely texture along with a hint of chilli lemon oil – something that didn’t kill the original taste of the green vegetable and at the same time, made it unique as a whole!

Three Mushroom Brown Rice Risotto with Mascarpone – If you’re looking for the perfect comfort food during the monsoons, this is it. Home-cooked style risotto that may seem a bit bland to some (a hint of pepper might just make it a lot more appealing) but makes for an easy yet wholesome meal.

Despite stuffing ourselves with all of the above, I couldn’t have been more glad to have given the Red Wine braised Lamb Ragout with Buttered Spaghetti a chance to be a part of my evening. There’s a reason why I say I’d go back – because dishes like these make my soul happy. The lamb was juicy and perfectly cooked, the spaghetti on the other hand was a masterpiece in itself as it had a hero flavour of its own! A #TGLPrecommendation for sure.

Now that they’ve opened their doors to Mumbai, that too in a unique location (Shivaji Park is pretty centrally located and is equi-distant from South Bombay and the Suburbs) I suggest you check it out as and when you can… i.e. Soon! 🙂