Top 10 celebrity owned restaurants in India

Celebrities of yore considered the life spent in the limelight for keeps. Their well-earned moolah would keep the engines of a well-known lifestyle warm. Times, however, have changed. Current lot of celebrities have smartened up, learning from the mistakes of the seniors, many of whom had to face tough economic hardships towards the twilight years of their life.

Real estate, investments in blue chip conglomerates, and start-ups are some of the alternatives where celebrities are known to invest. However, it seems the business of hospitality ranks topmost on the list. The relative security and cushion, the business provides and the apparent chance of hobnobbing with other well-heeled and well-known could be ascribed as the most plausible reasons. 

Here are the top 10 (non-chef) celebrity-owned restaurants in India:

 

• Lap, The Lounge

Owned by: Arjun Rampal

Where: Hotel Samrat, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

Average Reviews: – 3/5

Opened in 2009 by the former supermodel turned actor. The restaurant is apt for those lounging get-togethers, with a fabulous ambience and opulence adding up to give a terrific evening to unwind.

 

• Elevens

Owned by: Kapil Dev

Where: Patna, Bihar

Average Reviews: – 4/5

Stylish décor and ambience, friendly staff and yummy food await those with delectable taste. Often recommended for brownies, the restaurant serves great wine, beer, or cordial as well.

 

• Garam Dharam

Owned by: Dharmendra

Where: Connaught Place, New Delhi

Average Reviews: – 3/5

Dharam Paaji ka apna Dhaba. A place to kill for a die-hard Dharmendra fan. Specialising in North Indian cuisine, some of the popular dishes include Amritsari Butter Chicken, Kesar Kheer, Balti Meat, Andhra Chicken and Kadhi Pakora. A must-visit for those crazy about Bollywood, desi vibes and desi food.

 

• The Elbo Room

Owned by: Chunky Pandey

Where: Bandra West, Mumbai

Average Reviews:  – 3/5

A great, fun-filled place. The Maximum City’s first bar for singles, it has a live BBQ and a whale of unique delicacies prepared in a live kitchen. It is famous for the Japanese pancake called Okonomiyaki.

 

• Asha’s

Owned by: Asha Bhonsle

Where: Dubai – U.A.E, Muscat – Oman, United Kingdom

Average Reviews: – 3/5

This captivating venue with roomy seating arrangement and paintings of Asha Ji and family members, matches with the typical Indian cuisine. Asha’s is a great option for family eating. With a dedicated kids’ play area and a lovely patio area, it has something for people of all ages to enjoy.

 

• Someplace Else

Owned by: Bobby Deol

Where: Andheri, Mumbai

Average Reviews: – 4/5

A fantastic Chinese Indian fusion restaurant, with rustic interiors overlaid with some excellent Bollywood and English tunes, is a great place to have lunch or dinner with friends and family. 

 

• ZK’s

Owned by: Zaheer Khan

Where: Kondhwa, Pune

Average Reviews: – 4/5

Cricketer Zaheer Khan’s restaurant offers delicacies that range from North Indian to Chinese cuisine in addition to its speciality, Biriyani. It has been commended for its ambience, courteous staff and overall relaxed atmosphere.

 

• Tendulkar’s

Owned by: Sachin Tendulkar

Where: Colaba, Mumbai

Average Reviews: – 4/5

If you are a cricket aficionado, then you are in the right place. Master Blaster’s own offers cricket memorabilia and merchandise combined with some superb food, what else could one wish for? 

 

• Nueva

Owned by: Virat Kohli

Where: RK Puram, New Delhi

Average Reviews: – 4/5

The Skipper knows what’s best for the team and your stomach! A curated menu of mouth-watering drinks and diversified cuisine from all over the world, including Japan, Italy, and portions of South America await curious Epicureans.

 

• N Grill

Owned by: Nagarjuna

Where: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Average Reviews: – 4/5

Boasting a stunning layout for both indoor and outdoor dining, N Grill combines European and Italian food with a smattering of a few Asian specialities.