Restaurant India News: Coppetto Opens Fourth Mumbai Store With Oshiwara Expansion

Mumbai’s premium dessert segment continues to see steady expansion as Coppetto Artisan Gelato opens its fourth outlet in Oshiwara. The move strengthens the brand’s presence across key residential and high-footfall micro-markets, adding to its existing stores in Juhu, Chowpatty, and Jio World Drive, BKC.

Positioned as an artisanal gelato brand, Coppetto has built its identity around small-batch production, controlled ingredient sourcing, and a focused flavour portfolio. Its expansion strategy reflects growing consumer demand for premium, European-style frozen desserts within neighbourhood formats rather than mall-dependent locations.

The Oshiwara outlet is designed as a community-facing store aimed at driving repeat footfall from local residents. The format caters to multiple dayparts, including post-dinner dessert visits and afternoon consumption, supporting consistent throughput rather than peak-only demand. For operators, neighbourhood dessert stores offer lower dependency on occasion-driven traffic and higher frequency purchase cycles.

Coppetto’s product strategy continues to emphasize classic and contemporary gelato variants produced without unnecessary additives, maintaining alignment with its core positioning around authentic Italian-style preparation. The small-batch model allows tighter quality control and inventory management while reinforcing its artisanal credentials in a competitive Mumbai dessert market.

Nikhil Jain, Founder, Coppetto, shared, “Oshiwara felt like a natural next step for us. We’ve always wanted Coppetto to be the kind of place you drop into without an occasion - for a quick scoop, a late-night craving, or just because you felt like dessert. This store brings us closer to that idea of being a true neighbourhood gelato spot.”

Industry observers note that Mumbai’s premium dessert category is witnessing structured growth driven by rising disposable incomes, exposure to international formats, and demand for high-quality indulgence options. By expanding into Oshiwara, Coppetto is leveraging a residential catchment strategy that balances brand visibility with sustainable, repeat-driven revenue.