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The King of Brick Lane - City Spice - Brick Lane, London,

City Spice - Brick Lane

4.8
4.8
750 Reviews
£25 and under
Indian

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2 people
22:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
As seen on BBC TV, ITV and on the Evening Standard:

We pride ourselves on our award-winning Indian food, great customer service, and a truly luxurious atmosphere in the heart of Brick Lane. Our Michelin-inspired menu has a distinctive Bengali twist, and our expert vegan curry menu is second to none.

From classic dishes to signature creations, we’ve won a host of awards for our Indian food including the Best Restaurant in London 2016. Looking for the best curry on Brick Lane? Take a look at our meat and vegan menu at City Spice.

Below we have listed just some of our achievements as a proud stalwart for hearty, family-infused Indian cooking in London

AWARDS:

OpenTable Top 10 Indian Restaurants in London
BCA Chef of the Year 2021 (Meat category)
AFA Best Restaurant in London 2019
BCA Best Vegan Restaurant 2018
BCA Best Indian Restaurant 2017 and 2018
Currylife Best Indian Restaurant 2016

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Pakistani, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–23:30
  • Phone number
    020 7247 1012
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Niaz Caan
  • Catering
    We offer both fixed price set menu options as well as our a-la carte offerings for large private bookings. Contact us to find out more.
  • Private party facilities
    City Spice' private floors have a capacity of upto 105 guests, making it the perfect space for company socials, university events and parties. Awarded the Best Indian restaurant in London 2024, City Spice has become the pinnacle for corporate and private events.
  • Private party contact
    Reez Haque: 020 7247 1012
  • Area
    Spitalfields
  • Cross Street
    Brick Lane and Woodseer Street
  • Parking details
    There is a car park which is a 30 second walk away as well as parking bays outside the restaurant. Parking in the car park is recommended.
  • Public transit
    Aldgate East Underground, Liverpool Street Underground and National Rail, Shoreditch High Street Train Station,
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • THALI THALI! Grab a Thali Platter! (Upto 45% off)

    £18.95 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Diners can opt for this experience and feast on authentic Indian food, eaten the authentic way! From a Thali with upto a 45% discount! An amazing way to sample the very best of award-winning Indian cuisine! Choose from any of the following: MEAT THALI - Chicken tikka masala, lamb bhuna, tandoori chicken, sheek kebab, pilau rice, plain naan and raita. BANGLADESHI THALI - Uribeesi biran, chicken rezala, shatkora dall, desi-fried fish, mix vegetable bhaji, pilau rice and paratha FISH THALI - Fish kofta masala, prawn curry, desi-fried rohi fish, pilau rice, paratha and raita VEGETARIAN THALI - Aloo gobi, daal, saag bhaji, vegetable bhaji, pilau rice, roti and raita. VEGAN THALI - Uribeeshi biran, bombay aloo, begun gatta, chappati, rice
    THALI THALI! Grab a Thali Platter! (Upto 45% off) photo

What 750 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • London

    Indian

  • East London

    Best Value

  • East London

    Great for brunch

  • East London

    Good for business meals

  • East London

    Child-friendly

  • East London

    Innovative

  • East London

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • East London

    Good for groups

  • East London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • East London

    Healthy

  • East London

    Hot spot

  • East London

    Great for live music

  • East London

    Great for fine wines

  • East London

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East London

    Romantic

  • East London

    Great for scenic views

  • East London

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
City Spice on Brick Lane is a culinary gem praised for its "amazing food" and "friendly service." Diners rave about the "rich and flavorful" Butter Chicken and the "perfectly spiced" Lamb Biryani. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a popular choice, ensuring a memorable dining experience every time.

750 Reviews
  1. Sebastian

    VIP

    Hamburg

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst dining experience we had for a long time! We booked table (for 2) and were seated at a table with about 10 chairs against a wall in the basement, where two or three christmas parties were happening. After not accepting this table we were led to a better table upstairs, but then they completely rushed us through our Dinner. The whole experience cannot have lasted longer than 30 Minutes in total.

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  2. Anup

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Perhaps a little mild but thali was value for money.

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  3. Alexander

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience of excellent service and fantastic food!

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  4. andrew

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had such a lovely, cozy dinner at city spice. Everything from the food to the service was spot on.

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  5. morgan

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the staff was very attentive with a smile on their face, really shows that they know what they are doing

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  6. thomas

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tandoori chicken was smoky and flavorful with just the right amount of char. The marinade was bursting with spices

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  7. evans

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to order the tandoori chicken again because it’s THAT good. Smoky, tender, and loaded with spices

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  8. Emy

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for our Xmas dinner. The restaurant was packed and they didn’t even ask for my booking. The table was fine but we felt rushed all the time since the moment we sat down. The food was good but it didn’t change my life, good service overall. They put pressure on us to leave early because there as a queue of people outside. This is one of those restaurant that claim fame and want you to eat and go as quick as possible.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Hannah

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and atmosphere, it is very popular, there were people queuing to get in!

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  10. ashley

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute gem for Indian food lovers in brick lane! The butter chicken was flavorful, and the naan was perfectly fluffy. Great service and lovely atmosphere!

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FAQs

City Spice - Brick Lane does offer delivery in partnership with Just Eat and Uber Eats. City Spice - Brick Lane also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7247 1012.

City Spice - Brick Lane is rated 4.8 stars by 750 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for City Spice - Brick Lane

138 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RU

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Brick Lane and Woodseer Street
  • Area
    Spitalfields
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–23:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Pakistani, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a car park which is a 30 second walk away as well as parking bays outside the restaurant. Parking in the car park is recommended.
  • Public transit
    Aldgate East Underground, Liverpool Street Underground and National Rail, Shoreditch High Street Train Station,
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Niaz Caan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7247 1012
  • Catering
    We offer both fixed price set menu options as well as our a-la carte offerings for large private bookings. Contact us to find out more.
  • Private party facilities
    City Spice' private floors have a capacity of upto 105 guests, making it the perfect space for company socials, university events and parties. Awarded the Best Indian restaurant in London 2024, City Spice has become the pinnacle for corporate and private events.
  • Private party contact
    Reez Haque: 020 7247 1012
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