Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach has introduced GDV 2.0 at Gadda Da Vida, unveiling a refreshed culinary concept that emphasises coastal flavours, seafood-focused dishes and curated cocktail pairings. The new menu represents a broader reinvention of the restaurant’s dining experience, combining a redesigned food offering with a vibrant social atmosphere overlooking the Arabian Sea.
Coastal flavours shape the new GDV 2.0 menu
The refreshed menu at Gadda Da Vida places seafood at the centre of the dining experience. Several signature dishes highlight coastal influences and refined preparation techniques.
New menu highlights include Lobster Tail with Mustard Butter, Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter, Caribbean Blackened Snapper with Plantain Purée and Miso Glazed Seabass. Other seafood dishes such as Charcoal-Grilled Prawns in Jerk Marinade and Fish Cafreal with Smoked Potato Mash reflect the restaurant’s focus on fresh ingredients and layered flavours.
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Shareable plates and vegetarian creations
Alongside seafood offerings, the menu introduces a range of dishes designed for social dining and group experiences.
Guests can explore shareable plates including Fennel-Smoked Fried Prawns, Jerk Chicken Skewers and Crispy Calamari Rings. Vegetarian dishes such as Malvani Soy ‘Tacos’ and Truffle Mushroom Xacuti Tartlets add variety to the menu while maintaining the coastal culinary theme.
Tropical desserts complete the experience
The culinary journey concludes with a selection of desserts inspired by tropical flavours.
Signature desserts include Tropical Fruit Pavlova, Coconut Mango Panna Cotta and Espresso Tiramisu, complementing the restaurant’s overall coastal-inspired concept.
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Curated cocktail pairings enhance the menu
The dining experience is further enhanced through curated cocktail pairings designed to complement the seafood-forward menu.
Cocktail creations such as Angel’s Delight, Synapse Sour, Temple Smoke, Gadda’s Secret and Plumnori showcase layered infusions and aromatic profiles, bringing contemporary mixology to the beachfront venue.
The presentation of both cocktails and dishes also contributes to the restaurant’s visual appeal, creating a lively and immersive dining environment during sunset hours.
Leadership perspective on GDV 2.0
Commenting on the new concept, Kunal Shanker, General Manager, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said:
“With GDV 2.0, our vision was to go beyond a menu refresh and reimagine the entire beachfront experience at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach. Gadda Da Vida has always been synonymous with sundowners, and this change allows us to align the culinary narrative more closely with our seaside setting. With this menu revamp, we aim to elevate the value proposition of our F&B portfolio while reinforcing our standing as one of Mumbai’s most dynamic beachfront hospitality destinations.”
Strengthening Mumbai’s beachfront dining destination
With the launch of GDV 2.0, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach continues to position Gadda Da Vida as a prominent beachfront dining destination in the city.
By combining curated cuisine, contemporary cocktails and a lively social setting, the venue aims to create a distinctive sunset dining experience for guests visiting Mumbai’s Juhu Beach.
