Masque is a restaurant in Mumbai, India, led by chef Varun Totlani.
It is No. 26 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and holds membership of Relais & Châteaux.
Who leads the kitchen
- Varun Totlani, Head chef since 2022 (source, 30 September 2026)
Before them
- Prateek Sadhu, Executive chef (source)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2026 | No. 26 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2025 | No. 68 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2024 | No. 78 (source) |
| Relais & Châteaux | 2026 | Restaurant member (source) |
The restaurant
Ten-course tasting menu of Indian food built on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, served in a former textile mill in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai (source)
Context
Every restaurant on the major lists, with its chef and sources, is in who leads the world's best restaurants. What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the executive chef's role.
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.