Indian fans craving for more from the Italian luxury fashion brand Armani within the country have something to cheer about.
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Having been exposed to Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange in India through its licensee, Reliance Brands, they will now get to savour Armani’s experiential café concept as well, with the formal opening of the Michelin-starred Armani/Caffè in the country’s biggest mall Jio World Plaza in Mumbai’s posh Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) on Thursday.
Mumbai joins an exclusive club of a handful of world cities, including Cannes in France, Doha in Qatar and Dubai in UAE, to host Armani/Caffè.
The announcement was made on the official Instagram account of Armani Restaurants https://www.instagram.com/armanirestaurants?igsh=bG42eXJxaTRqYWZz
A couple of messages posted on the Insta account read thus: “A brand-new Armani/Caffè has recently opened its doors in Mumbai, situated in the vibrant Jio World Plaza Mall. The café is conveniently positioned adjoining the new Giorgio Armani boutique and is designed to mirror his (Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani’s) unmistakable style in its décor and culinary selections.
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“Covering an area of 110 square meters, the venue features a refined colour palette and an atmosphere that seamlessly merges Italian elegance with a feeling of cosiness and sophistication ….. (it) reflects the distinct style of Giorgio Armani in both its interiors and carefully crafted menus … it features a refined colour palette of soft blues and greens, adorned with Armani motifs and delicate palm tree designs.”
The premium standalone café concept has been brought to India by Reliance Brands Ltd., a subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani company Reliance Ventures, in response to the growing demand among affluent young Indians for experiential café culture.
The Armani/Caffè launch deepens Reliance Brands Limited’s connection to Armani and bolsters Jio World Plaza’s selection of high-end restaurants. Armani/Caffè joins Si Nonna’s, Ladurée, and Café&Meal Muji at the Jio World Plaza.
According to various reports and reviews available online, the menu at the 52-seater Armani/Caffè features Italian classics. The authentic Italian dishes are paired with 52 of the finest wines flown in from Italy, three champagnes from France, and more. There are also Roman-style pizzas – baked on a stone heated to 350 degrees Celsius – in variations like Pizza Napoli and Pizza Medina alongside various pasta options. Plus, a range of premium coffees.
To round off the meal, there is an array of desserts, including coffee-bean shaped Tiramisu Chicco, the classic Éclair alla Nocciola and Panna Cotta Alle Fragole amongst others.
Goes without saying, the place is super expensive!
Approx. cost for two, food with drinks: Rs 12,000 (as per some writers/reviewers)
For more details: https://www.armani.com/en-in/experience/armani-restaurant/armani-caff%C3%A8-mumbai
