Mumbai, 4th March, 2026: The beachfront icon at Juhu Beach is turning up the tide and the tempo. Gadda Da Vida (GDV) at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach has introduced GDV 2.0, an elevated culinary and cocktail reinvention. GDV 2.0 is more than a menu refresh. It now leans confidently into coastal flavours, with seafood playing a central role. Cocktails are sharper, more considered, and built to complement the food. Set against the Arabian Sea at sunset, the space feels more energetic and social, while staying true to its identity as a sundowner favourite.
The new menu spotlights seafood-inspired creations such as Lobster Tail with Mustard Butter, Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter, Caribbean Blackened Snapper with Plantain Purée, and Miso Glazed Seabass. From Charcoal-Grilled Prawns in Jerk Marinade to Fish Cafreal with Smoked Potato Mash, each dish reflects fresh ingredients, layered flavours, and elevated presentation.
Designed for both indulgence and interaction, the menu also introduces vibrant shareable plates including Fennel-Smoked Fried Prawns, Jerk Chicken Skewers, Crispy Calamari Rings, and innovative vegetarian offerings like Malvani Soy ‘Tacos’ and Truffle Mushroom Xacuti Tartlets.
The experience concludes on a tropical note with desserts such as Tropical Fruit Pavlova, Coconut Mango Panna Cotta, and Espresso Tiramisu, completing the coastal narrative.
Gadda Da Vida is further elevated with curated cocktail pairings, thoughtfully designed to complement the seafood-forward menu. Signature creations such as Angel’s Delight, Synapse Sour, Temple Smoke, Gadda’s Secret and Plumnori bring progressive infusions, layered aromatics, and vibrant profiles to the forefront.
Contemporary plating and mixology theatre added visual drama to the space, enhancing the ambiance and transforming sunset dining into a multisensory spectacle.
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.”
Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach strengthens its position as one of Mumbai’s most dynamic beachfront destinations. By merging curated cuisine, cocktail craftsmanship, and a high-energy social atmosphere, the venue evolves from a restaurant by the sea into a vibrant, experiential sundowner hotspot.
