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The Empress, London,
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The Empress, London,
The Empress, London,
The Empress, London,

The Empress

4.4
4.4
251 Reviews
£25 and under
Indian
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
The best Indian restaurant in the East End? So say The Empress’ loyal following. What we do know is that the quality of service and cooking has been consistently excellent since the Islam family opened their multi-award-winning venture in 1993. That the quality of dishes never falters despite an astonishingly diverse and big menu hints at the kitchen’s expertise. Persian, korai, balti, biryiani, North Indian, tandoori, shellfish – whatever kind of Indian meal you’re after, you’ll get it here. If you try only one of the chef’s specials, make it the lamb rajshai (a medium dish with with baby mangoes). A genuinely welcome from a superb staff and an unique décor of traditional hand-crafted wooden artefacts complete the worthy picture.The Empress has won prestigious awards such as: Top Indian restaurant in the dockland and east London area Top chef and waiter and family Indian restaurant award in the docklands and East London.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon - Fri: 12:00pm - 2:30pm, 6:00pm - 11:30pm Sat: 6:00pm - 11:30pm Sun: 6:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Phone number
    020 7265 0745
  • Website
    http://www.empressindian.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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What 251 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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251 Reviews

  1. Lunchy

    London39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 December 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent flavoursome curry

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  2. HFB28

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 December 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic meal in one of the best Indian restaurants. Well worth a trip

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  3. jrbath

    Bath35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 December 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Well cooked, interesting variety, pleasant and attentive service, decent prices for London

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  4. HFB28

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 November 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal at this hidden gem. The food just keeps getting better everytime. It's amazing value for money considering it's in London. Well worth seeking out , you wont be disappointed.

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  5. Daniel

    London12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 October 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to the Empress some years ago and it was great then. It has improved since then and will be coming more often as the food is amazing and the staff are great.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice little restaurant with very helpful staff and excellent food.

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  7. GGYum

    London30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 July 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly and helpful staff. Wide range of dishes to choose from and great recommendations from the staff Meal was tasty

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 July 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, excellent staff, great prices.

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  9. JamesS

    Perthshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious main course and dessert for us both - I just wish I’d had room for one of the tempting starter offerings too! Friendly and helpful staff too, talking my wife (less experienced with Indian food) through the options to make sure she’d get a curry she’d enjoy, of the right spice level.

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  10. PJEfoodie VIP

    Essex125 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, with some out of the ordinary options and friendly staff willing to explain unknown dishes. Food was excellent, with depth of flavour not normally encountered at this level. Prices not bad for London and the popularity was testament to the service and quality. We’ll definitely go back when next in the area.

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FAQs

The Empress does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat.

The Empress is rated 4.4 stars by 251 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Empress

141 Leman Street, London, E1 8EY

Additional information

  • Area
    Tower Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon - Fri: 12:00pm - 2:30pm, 6:00pm - 11:30pm Sat: 6:00pm - 11:30pm Sun: 6:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Wine
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