Top 7 Fine Dining Indian Restaurants in London

After my last blog post on budget restaurants in London, join me as I talk about the top 7 fine dining Indian restaurants in this exciting city. Brimming with elegance and class, these restaurants with their plush interiors are the perfect place to enjoy a delicious Indian meal with a loved one.

With their unique menu which goes beyond conventional Indian food, a meal at these restaurants proves to be an experience in itself. Though be prepared to part with those pounds, as a meal here can prove to be a little heavy on the pocket.

1. The Cinnamon Club 

 

The Cinnamon Club is one of London’s most posh restaurants and you need to step inside to know why. The building which houses the restaurant is a Grade II listed Victorian building and was once a library. Complete with a high ceiling, a gallery lined with books and crisp table linen, everything about The Cinnamon Club spells opulence.

Not your usual Indian restaurant, The Cinnamon Club serves innovative delicacies such as Lamb and Beetroot Curry with root vegetables, Sliced Veal Escalope with toasted coriander seasoning and Fish Fillet cooked in coconut cream flavoured with ginger and turmeric. If you’re an early riser, try their breakfast menu which features Spicy Bombay Scrambled Eggs served with flaky Paranthas, or South Indian Uttappam or Upma. The Cinnamon Club is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with friends or family.  

Where Can I Find It? The Old Westminster Library, 30-32 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BU| 020 7222 2555 

Opening Hours: Breakfast- 7:30 am to 10 am (Monday to Friday), Lunch- 12 noon to 2:45 pm and Dinner- 6 pm to 10:45 pm (Monday to Saturday)

2. Chutney Mary 

 

This gourmet restaurant serving contemporary Indian cuisine is one of London’s most glamorous. With a spacious and airy ambience, Chutney Mary welcomes you with its beautiful glassware, smooth silk cushions and crisp table linen.

 

Popular with corporate diners, the wine menu at this restaurant boasts of over 100 different kinds of wines, chosen by wine connoisseur Matthew Jukes. Popular items on the menu include Crab Balchao, Chicken Biryani, Spring Vegetable Masala, Bhindi Poshto, Duck Vindaloo and the Tandoori Atlantic Rainbow Trout. Give your meal the perfect sweet ending with Fresh Fig Kulfi or piping hot Gulab Jamun.

Where Can I Find It? 535 King’s Road, London SW 10 0SW| 020 7351 3113

Opening Hours: Lunch- 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm (Saturday and Sunday), Dinner- 6:30 pm to 11:15 pm (Monday to Saturday) and 6:30 pm to 10:15 pm on Sundays.

3. Rasoi Vineet Bhatia 

The brainchild of celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia, a meal at the posh Rasoi is a celebration in itself. Rasoi is luxury fine –dining at its best and this Michelin Star restaurant spells grandeur and class like no other. Sink into the plush leather chairs and pursue their menu which begins with an extremely impressive wine list.

Begin your meal with crunchy poppadum and mint chutney, followed by juicy Chicken Tikkas, Grilled Scallops and Tandoori Broccoli. Move onto specials on the menu like the Aubergine Chutney Uttapam Lasagne or the slow cooked Malabari Lamb Stew served with lemon-peanut rice. End your delicious meal with the innovative Chocomosa (samosas filled with white and dark chocolate) or the Madras Coffee Cheese Cake.

Where Can I Find It? Lincoln Street, London SW3 2TS| 020 7225 1881

Opening Hours: Lunch- 12 noon to 2:30 pm and Dinner- 6 pm to 11 pm (Monday to Saturday) 

4. Tamarind by Mayfair

With a mellow ambience and swift service, Tamarind by Mayfair is the perfect spot for a meal with a loved one. Set in a basement, this Michelin Star restaurant will wow you with its impeccably white table linen and sparkling mirrors across the wall.

Star items on the menu include the Seafood Salad, the Papdi Chaat, Pudina Chops, Methi Paneer, Saag Aloo, Dal Makhni and the delicious Kashmiri Rogan Josh. Order a glass of wine from their impressive wine menu to complement your meal, though leave space for dessert. Round off your meal with delicious desserts such as Orange and Chocolate Tart, Panna Cotta and Kulfi.

Where Can I Find It? 20 Queen Street, London, W1J 5PR| 020 7629 3561

Opening Hours: Lunch- 12 noon to 2:45 pm, Dinner- 5:30 pm to 11 pm (Monday to Saturday) and 6 pm to 10:30 pm on Sundays.

5. Veeraswamy 

 

Known as the Grand Dame of Indian Restaurants in London, Veeraswamy is one of the oldest and best Indian restaurants in London. Established in 1926, the restaurant welcomes you with its posh and regal ambience and delicious Indian cooking. With sepia-tinted photographs from the days of the Raj and elegant interiors, Veeraswamy will transport you to a different era altogether.

With an ever-evolving menu, Veeraswamy believes in surprising their patrons’ taste buds. Some of the most popular dishes on their menu include The Sholay Chicken Tikka, Crab Cakes, Raj Kachori, Kerala Prawn Curry, Kolhapuri Kofta, Kalaunji Aloo, Biryani and buttery naans. Though don’t fill yourself up and leave space for their delicious Banana Kulfi, Gulab Jamuns and sugarless homemade sorbets.

Where Can I Find It: Mezzanine Floor, Victoria House, 99-101 Regent Street, London W1B 4RS| 020 7734 1401

Opening Hours: 12 noon to 2:15 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) and 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm (Saturday and Sunday)

6. Moti Mahal  

Popular among international corporates, Moti Mahal is one of London’s most luxurious fine dining restaurants. Spelling elegance and class with its wooden floors and spacious open kitchen, a meal at Moti Mahal is sure to delight your taste buds.

Treat yourself to some of the finest Indian food in London. Begin with the succulent Chicken Tikka Masala and move onto Chicken Korma and Biryani. Other popular items on their menu include Saag Palak, Lamb Bhuna, Mirchi ka Salan and Jackfruit in roasted Onion and Coconut Masala. Other star items on the restaurant’s menu are the Sea Bass Curry and the Gosht Shakarkandi. End your meal with the delicious Annanas ka Meetha, which is essentially stewed pineapples, served with flavoured rice pudding and jaggery cream. Also don’t forget to try the delicious Kulfi which comes loaded with honey, mangoes and blackberries.  

Where Can I Find It? 45 Greta Queen Street, London WC2B 5AA| 020 7240 9329

Opening Hours: 12 noon to 3pm and 5:30 pm to 11pm (Monday to Friday), 5:30 pm to 11pm (Saturdays). Moti Mahal remains closed on Sundays.  

7. Amaya 

Amaya is popular for its Indian appetisers and is frequented by professionals for business lunches. The interiors of Amaya are made up of dark granite stone and wooden fixtures and also features an open kitchen.

With a seasonal menu that includes innovative Indian cuisine, Amaya is not your usual Indian restaurant. Highlights from their menu include the delicious melt in your mouth Lucknowi Kakori Kebabs, Chicken Korma flavoured with Cardamom, Tandoori Broccoli, Bhojpuri Potato, Griddled Jackfruit Kebab, Lamb Chops and Grilled Asparagus with Onion Chutney. Order a glass of wine from their elaborate wine menu to complement your meal and round off your meal with Amaya’s signature desserts like the Chocolate Rasmalia, Rose and Chocolate Sorbet and the Rose Kulfi.

Where Can I Find It? Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JT | 020 7823 1166

Opening Hours: 12:30 pm to 2:15 pm and 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm (Monday to Saturday) and 12:45 pm to 10:30 pm (Sunday). 

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