One year ago, Arpita Khan Sharma entered Mumbai’s dining landscape with Mercii, a European-inspired fine-dining restaurant introduced with a measured, understated presence.
Launched in partnership with Gaurav and Ketul Parikh, Anuj and Vicky Chugh of Richboyz Hospitality, the restaurant began quietly, without overt fanfare or spectacle. Over the past year, it has gradually evolved from a new entrant into a recognised space within the city’s dining circuit—one that attracts a mix of public figures, regular patrons and food-forward diners who come as much for the atmosphere as for the food.
Anniversary weekend: three nights, three distinct energies
As Mercií steps into its anniversary weekend, the celebrations reflect the very rhythm its guests have built over the past year.
27 November: DJ Chetas opens with a set infused with nostalgia and emotion.
28 November: Sexy Beach Entertainment amplifies the room with high-energy vibrance.
29 November: An intentionally unscripted finale, allowing the crowd to shape the night; just as they have shaped the restaurant’s identity from the beginning.
“For us, Mercií was never just a place to eat. It has always been about how food makes you feel,” says Arpita Khan Sharma, Co-Founder of Mercii. “This anniversary is not about completing a calendar year. It is about knowing that this space now holds emotion and belonging.”
A vision shaped by consistency and community
Reflecting on the milestone, Co-Founder Gaurav Parikh shares, “The goal was to maintain consistency at Mercii. Good music, good service, and a good crowd every single time. That is harder than people think, and this anniversary is our way of celebrating everyone who helped make it possible. This place exists because people chose it. Looking ahead, we aspire to protect the energy and build a comforting space for everyone.”
