Hindustan Times says Sicily sizzles more than the romance in this confused Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna film, suggesting the visuals work better than the emotional triangle.

Koimoi calls Cocktail 2 a cool, fun and no-nonsense take on relationships, praising its unapologetic script, Pritam’s music, Shahid Kapoor’s charm and Kriti Sanon’s emotional presence, while noting the runtime gets slightly overindulgent.

BollywoodLife calls Cocktail 2 a messy, mature and beautiful love story, praising Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, with special mention of Kriti adding a strong, refreshing layer to the film.

Pinkvilla says Cocktail 2 is a bittersweet cocktail that tastes best in its final sip, with glamour, heartbreak, friendship and emotional chaos, though its impact appears strongest toward the end.

Bollywood Hungama calls Cocktail 2 a breezy, entertaining and emotionally satisfying relationship drama, praising its emotional beats and relationship angle.

News18 says Cocktail 2 gets its modern women wrong and that only Kriti Sanon stands out in a tame romantic drama.

Filmibeat says Cocktail 2 is a strictly average sequel with good music and attractive visuals, but predictable writing and weak emotional depth keep it from matching the original.

India TV News says Cocktail 2 is all style and little substance; Kriti Sanon dazzles with Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, but the sequel lacks the soul of the original.

India Today calls Cocktail 2 a glamourised version of an absurd Emotional Atyachar episode, saying the film looks glossy but fails to make viewers invest in the central relationship or emotional conflict.

NDTV says Cocktail 2 reduces relationships to a joke, with a far fetched premise and intermittent appeal, though Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna try hard to make the glossy but implausible drama work.