Pizzeria Americano
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, India
2026

Located in Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda neighborhood, Pizzeria Americano occupies a heritage building in the historic Fort district. The design retains the character of the original structure, incorporating its brick walls and timber ceiling into a contemporary restaurant interior.
A restrained palette of lime-washed brick, white marble, stainless steel, and teak brings together the existing architecture and new interventions. Organic gray and white marble inlays punctuate the flooring, while the original timber-framed façade lightly filters natural light into the space.
The double-height entrance establishes the main volume, with perforated metal screens and a stainless steel spiral staircase connecting the mezzanine above. At the heart of the ground floor, a 25-foot stainless steel bar anchors the open kitchen, making the preparation and serving of pizzas performative acts. Informal standing counters surround the bar, while booth seating occupies the upper level beneath the joisted timber ceiling, carefully restored with an oil finish.
Pendant and wall lighting extend the material palette through the space, casting a warm glow across the brick, marble, stainless steel, and timber. Together with the filtered daylight from the bustling street, the lighting creates an inviting atmosphere that connects the restaurant’s contemporary interventions to the character of the historic structure.