Call Me Sofia: Mumbai’s New Italian Aperitivo Bar That Glows After Dark

Call Me Sofia is Mumbai’s first Italian-style aperitivo bar, glowing from 6 pm to 1 am with playful low-ABV cocktails, thoughtful small plates, and a warm, golden intimacy perfect for slow, flirtatious evenings.

Call Me Sofia Mumbai Review: A Slow, Golden Evening in Khar West

The first thing you feel at Call Me Sofia is a shift in pace. Not the hurried, high-decibel Mumbai evening you brace yourself for, but something softer, more cinematic. The light drops, the courtyard breathes, and suddenly you’re in a pocket of Europe tucked behind Olive Bandra’s familiar white walls.

The bar doesn’t introduce itself loudly. It glows, like someone who knows she doesn’t need to perform to be noticed. And that’s exactly the charm: Call Me Sofia is not a place, she’s a mood.

The Call Me Sofia Experience

Aperitivo Culture, Reimagined for Mumbai

If you’ve ever sat in a little alley in Florence at 6 pm, watching the sky tint gold while sipping something bittersweet and low-ABV, Sofia will feel like déjà vu. The bar opens early on purpose. 6 pm to 1 am, making it one of the few Mumbai spaces designed for twilight drinking, not midnight chaos. Expect a drinking philosophy built on light spirits, vermouths, infused aperitifs, and cocktails that unfold instead of overpower.

Why It Works

• The low-ABV focus makes evenings longer, conversations easier, and hangovers nearly optional.

• Mixologist Harish Chhimwal, one of India’s sharpest bar talents, leads the programme with a playful, technique-driven approach.

• The drinks follow a narrative arc: flirty, bold, mischievous.

Small Plates at Call Me Sofia: What You Should Order

The food is not an afterthought. It’s the wink that completes the drink.

Some of the standout small plates include:

• Spiced Watermelon – crisp, refreshing, and built to flirt with vermouth-forward cocktails.

• Savoury Cannoli – creamy, salty, a tiny edible surprise that pairs beautifully with citrus-led sips.

• Grilled Lamb Skewers – smoky, tender, exactly what you want mid-evening.

• Chorizo Bombolini – a warm, punchy bite with a soft center, the kind of dish you order "just to try" and end up fighting over.

All the plates are designed to be light, pretty, and unfussy, letting the cocktails take the lead without losing their own personality.

Inside Call Me Sofia: Design That Bathes You in Gold

Sofia is crafted, not decorated. Under Sabina Singh’s direction, the interiors feel rustic Italian with a modern, tactile touch.

Think:

• textures that catch the light

• muted earth tones

• airy lines

• a central tree that becomes the heart of the bar

There’s whimsy, too. A bell you can ring to have a cocktail appear from a tiny window. It’s a little cheeky, a little indulgent, and entirely aligned with the bar’s playful soul.

As the night deepens, shadows stretch, and everything melts into warm amber. Exactly the sort of place where a drink turns into two, then into a long, unhurried evening.

Why Call Me Sofia Is Mumbai’s New Favourite Evening Ritual

Not a Bar, a Feeling

You don’t go here for a quick post-work shot. You go because you want a slow exhale. Because someone told you it feels like Europe. Because you want the kind of evening that doesn’t demand anything from you.

Perfect For

• Slow dates

• Pre-dinner drinks

• Small celebrations

• Girls’ night where everyone wants something pretty and photogenic

• Anyone who wants to feel like they’re on holiday for a couple of hours

People Also Ask

Is Call Me Sofia expensive?

It sits in the premium bracket, similar to Olive and other Khar West hotspots. Expect to pay for the experience, not just the drink.

Do I need a reservation at Call Me Sofia?

Walk-ins work early in the evening, but reservations are wise after 8 pm.

What is the best time to visit Call Me Sofia?

Between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm when the light is soft and the energy is low-key chic.

Is Call Me Sofia a dinner place?

No, it’s an aperitivo bar, so expect small plates, not full mains.

Address & Details

Address: 14, Union Park Rd, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052

Opening Hours: 6 pm to 1 am

Conclusion

Call Me Sofia is that rare Mumbai bar that doesn’t try too hard. She doesn’t need to. With warm lighting, cocktails that taste like stories, and small plates that flirt back, this is a space built for slow glamour and easy evenings. If you want a night that feels like a secret whispered at golden hour, Sofia is waiting.

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