I am always getting asked to recommend a good Indian restaurant in London so I have summarised below some good Indian restaurants in and around London.
Indian Restaurants in London.....
Benares Restaurant, Berkley Square House - BOOK NOW
Having recently received its first Michelin star (the second for chef-patron Atul Kochhar), Benares delivers acclaimed modern Indian cuisine as chic as its location in central Mayfair. The vibrant menu explores delicately flavoured dishes from all corners of the subcontinent, with sophisticated modern presentation from the food down to the elegant décor. The restaurant offers a fully inclusive set menu for lunch and pre-theatre, and all food served is Halaal.
Bhatti Restaurant, Great Queen St - BOOK NOW
A bright, cheerful restaurant within a 17th-century listed building, Bhatti is a well-established and critically acclaimed Covent Garden restaurant. Pale woods and colourful walls give a contemporary backdrop to the menu of traditional Indian favourites, while the friendly buzz contributes to this restaurant's enduring popularity.
Chowki Restaurant, Denman St - BOOK NOW
Close to Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of the West End, bubbly Chowki is a convivial Indian restaurant specialising in home-style regional cuisine. The homely atmosphere is heightened by strong modern décor and a refectory-style layout which creates a friendly, lively ambience. The imaginative and well-priced menu champions a changing selection of cuisine from three different regions of the subcontinent.
Nutmeg Restaurant, Lupus St - BOOK NOW
Tucked away close to the riverside in Pimlico, Nutmeg is a smart white-walled restaurant specialising in modern Indian cooking. The chic, modern lines of the interior embrace a cosy bar area, pavement seating and a bright terrace garden. With a chef trained in north Indian, Goan and Bengali cuisine, the regional menu is awash with gently spiced dishes from old favourites to classics with a modern twist, and there are even some Western specials for the unadventurous.
Rooburoo Restaurant, Chapel Market - BOOK NOW
Hidden in Islington's Chapel Market is Rooburoo, a modern Indian restaurant serving up samosas with style. An inventive menu features dishes from across the subcontinent, all lightly and simply prepared, with imaginative ingredients giving a new twist to many old favourites. Popular with locals, the restaurant buzzes in the evening with diners eating 'rooburoo' (or face to face) with the dramatic portraits which line the walls.
Taste of India, Catherine St - BOOK NOW
A bustling Indian restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, Taste of India is a well-established dining institution which has been open for more than 25 years. The cheerful dining room with its yellow walls and bright lighting has an upbeat feel, while the menu of curry favourites and classic regional dishes attracts a buzzy mixed crowd of shoppers, locals and theatre-goers.
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