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Zaika Restaurant, London,

Zaika Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2062 Reviews
£41 and over
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
The reimagined Zaika of Kensington, newest addition to Tamarind Collection, is now ready to serve the finest in authentic Awadhi cuisine from the North of India. Heavily influenced by the Mughal and Nawabi culinary traditions, Awadhi preparations are an indulgent mix of flavours and spices, creating gourmet spreads fit for Kings.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–22:15 Sun 17:30–21:15
  • Phone number
    020 7795 6533
  • Website
    http://www.zaikaofkensington.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Karunesh Khanna
  • Location
    1 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP
  • Area
    Kensington
  • Cross Street
    Opposite the Royal Garden Hotel
  • Parking details
    Underground parking is available at the Royal Garden Hotel directly opposite the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Closest tube station High Street Kensington.Buses No.9, No.10, No.49, No.52, No.70, No.452
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Menu

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What 2,062 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Great for creative cocktails

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zaika Restaurant is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "amazing service," creating an exceptional dining experience. Known for "authentic Indian flavors," the menu offers both traditional and imaginative dishes. The ambiance is "wonderful" and the staff consistently "attentive and friendly," ensuring guests feel welcome. Highly recommended!

2,062 Reviews

  1. James

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    This review would have been 5 stars, across the board, had it not been for the rudeness and lack of tact of the head waiter. We had just finished paying our check and the head waiter tried to rush us out of our table as we started to call for an Uber. It was incredibly rude and disappointing after a nice meal with otherwise nice waiters. Bummer experience for my wife and me on our 17th anniversary and 3rd consecutive Christmas dinner at Zaika. He made it hard for us to consider a return.

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  2. Nouf

    Dubai

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely gesture from the restaurant to early celebrate my birthday.. they surprised me

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  3. Kathy

    VIP

    Mobile

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit to Zaika. The ambiance was amazing and the mix of a fixed menu (actually 3) and the ala carte menu was clever. The meal was excellent and the service was top notch.

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  4. Sacha

    VIP

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food although the portions are on the smaller size and rice should be included with entrees (it costs 5 pounds). The restaurant is quite pretty and has a nice lively ambience.

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  5. Charlie

    Wilmington

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very stylish restaurant with beautiful lighting and excellent food. Perhaps it’s slightly pricey but, most of time, you get what you pay for..

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  6. Henry

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and friendly service, wine a little on the expensive side.

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  7. shashank

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good quality, food but limited vegetarian choices. Helping and knowledgeable staff. Tamarind is a better choice if you are a vegetarian

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  8. shafaq

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This is one of the worst India Restaurant , how did it get Michelin star I dot understand. Standard for michelin star must be really low. Food is awful we ordered pav bhaji ( ok ) , chole bature ( awful ) , Biryani was uncooked meat , masala & to much saffron in rice ) and worst was butter chicken chicken was uncooked & had really bad smell. I WOULUD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE !!!

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  9. Manny

    VIP

    London

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff at the front desk were very good as were the serving staff. The server provided an allergy and ingredient list for every dish on the menu. The food was well received by my guests.

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  10. Mike

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and wine and attentive service. The Chicken Biriani was the best I’ve had. Main courses very good value other than the Lamb Shank that was small and quite expensive. Starters smallish portions (Samosa’s and kebabs) but very tasty.

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Zaika Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2062 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Zaika Restaurant

1 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Opposite the Royal Garden Hotel
  • Area
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–22:15 Sun 17:30–21:15
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Underground parking is available at the Royal Garden Hotel directly opposite the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Closest tube station High Street Kensington.Buses No.9, No.10, No.49, No.52, No.70, No.452
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Karunesh Khanna
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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