Britannia & Co., Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai

The Irani café people mean when they say Irani café. Britannia's berry pulao, fragrant rice studded with sweet-sour barberries, is the dish locals send every visitor for, with dhansak and a bottle of Pallonji's raspberry soda on the side. The room is old, a little worn and full of character, and regulars still talk about the old owner who charmed every table.

What to order at Britannia & Co.

• Berry pulao
• Dhansak
• Pallonji's raspberry soda

Best time to go: Weekday lunch (lunch only, Monday to Saturday)

Price: ₹₹₹ (₹400–900 a person)

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What locals say about Britannia & Co.

Picked from Reddit: 19 local recommendations in the threads we read.

• “Tops a 2024 round-up of Irani cafés: berry pulao, dhansak and Pallonji's soda.” r/MumbaiFood thread
• “A 2025 heads-up for visitors: it opens only for lunch, and only Monday to Saturday.” r/mumbai thread
• “Regulars still miss the old owner: 'he was very entertaining'.” r/mumbai thread

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Part of the Fort & Kala Ghoda neighbourhood guide.

Last checked: October 2026

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