Diners' Choice: Indian restaurants in London

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Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Indian cuisine in London? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Roots - Teddington

4.9

4.9 (333)

£26 to £40

Indian

Teddington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Roots Tedington. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Geoffrey

Dined 6 days ago

The food was very good Indian style cooking. It’s the first time We have eaten snails, outside of at a French restaurant. They were delicious !.

City Spice - Brick Lane

4.8

4.8 (946)

£25 and under

Indian

Spitalfields

About the restaurant

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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elizabeth

Dined 4 days ago

From the warm welcome to the delicious food, everything about our visit was perfect. The staff were incredibly kind, and the thoughtful birthday surprise made our night even more special. Can’t wait to come back!

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Cafe Spice Namaste

4.9

4.9 (2009)

£26 to £40

Indian

Newham

About the restaurant

Cafe Spice Namaste is back, re-emerging bolder and better than we ever were. Expect many of the Indian culinary classics from the incomparable Cyrus Todiwala, but also some unexpected treats. We are a vibrant neighbourhood restaurant now, perched at the edge of Royal Albert Wharf in the famous Docklands, and we welcome the world to our new home.
We commit to using the best local British produce wherever possible, and always the freshest ingredients. We are proud of our carefully selected, responsible suppliers.
Café Spice Namasté hold the coveted Michelin BIB Gourmand for 21 years, and are pioneers in the UK hospitality industry's campaign for the environment and sustainability."
At Café Spice Namasté, you are always welcome!

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PennyH

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food and welcome. Very, very good value. Fab!

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Pure Indian Cooking

4.8

4.8 (349)

£26 to £40

Indian

Fulham

About the restaurant

PURE Indian cooking prides itself in being a family run restaurant and one with impeccable credentials.
Owned by the husband and wife team of Faheem Vanoo and Shilpa Dandekar, both of whom started their careers with the famed Taj group in India, PURE Indian Cooking opened in 2015.
Since then, with Faheem managing front of house and Shilpa, who has worked with such masterchefs as the legendary Raymond Blanc OBE and Sriram Aylur of the Michelin starred Quilon, heading the kitchen, the restaurant has amassed a strong following as a refined as an exceedingly good local restaurant, with many clientele calling it a London “West End restaurant in Fulham!”
We would be delighted to see you at PURE Indian Cooking so please come and share in our warmth, fabulous food and drink and wonderful hospitality.

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Deborah

Dined on 4 Feb 2025

A great local restaurant that serves authentic and delicious food.

Indian Room Balham

4.8

4.8 (668)

£26 to £40

Indian

Balham

About the restaurant

A modern, glass-fronted Indian on the burgeoning strip between The Bedford pub and Balham High Road, Indian Room has found itself something of a haven for couples. It must be the serene whiteness (table linen, walls) and candlelight. Then there’s the health-conscious cooking using as little as oil as possible. Well worth trying are the handful of dishes unique to this popular local restaurant, a wonderful apricot chicken Kashmir among them. Chicken madras, and a super-hot chicken vindaloo are consistently the most-ordered of the ‘All Time Favourites.’

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HelenD

Dined on 27 Feb 2025

Absolutely delicious food as always! We always go to Indian Room when we visit London!

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Tandoori Chicken

Tangawizi

4.9

4.9 (905)

£26 to £40

Indian

Twickenham

About the restaurant

Tangawizi restaurant in London’s East Twickenham, close to Richmond Bridge, earned the well-heeled locals’ devotion right from the off. The chef is ‘trained by and strongly recommended by Vineet Bhatia’ and that’s saying quite a lot. The dining room is very smart, mood-enhancingly lit in saffron and blackberry with details of beautiful sari fabric inlaid in the tables. Dishes are authentic North Indian, but cutting-edge and contemporary, the way we Londoners like them: the freshest of ingredients, little oil, sparkling flavours. Try the mixed platter of starters to share to really browse the possibilities, then choose something like spicy marinated red snapper in tempura batter served with cheddar and Parmesan risotto, with one of the lovely dahls on the side. The traditionally-clad waitstaff are very attentive and the whole experience a winner.

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ChrisVIP

Dined on 8 Feb 2025

Love this restaurant. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food is top notch.

Bombay Delight

4.7

4.7 (527)

£25 and under

Indian

Wimbledon

About the restaurant

Following the success of his first restaurant in Vauxhall, chef and founder Ajay Chaurasia has opened a second site in Wimbledon, bringing his own personal take on Indian cuisine to South-west London. On offer is a range of lesser-known regional dishes along with plenty of tried-and-tested favourites so there’s something for everyone at this bright and cheerful restaurant.

Chaurasia’s aim is to bring together flavours from all over the Indian continent, Sharing appetizers includes the likes of king prawns (Tiltala Jhinga) and sticky tamarind wings with avocado chat - a contemporary spin on the classic street food snack. Tandoor highlights include Murgh Hariyali Tikka, which is grilled chicken breast marinated with fresh green spices and yoghurt, as well as vegan options, too.

(Bombay Delight does not use any ingredient that contains artificial coloring agent or flavor in our dishes. We use natural ingredients & products as far as possible to keep consumers healthier & happier.)

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Kate

Dined 1 day ago

Stunning every time! Food is incredible and the service is excellent. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. The food is delicious and they cater for vegans easily with so many dishes being able to be made vegan if you just ask My unrivalled favourite Indian restaurant ever!

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Maharashtrian Food Festival

Tamarind

4.7

4.7 (3900)

£41 and over

Indian

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Tamarind provides a classic combination of indisputable knowledge, unique experience and tradition that holds worldwide recognition. The restaurant offers guests a sophisticated fine dining experience with effortlessly charming staff, discrete service and tantalising food that few can compete with, ensuring guests come back for more.

Please note that only children over the age of 10 are permitted for the dinner service starting at 5.30pm. Due to the high demand of the restaurant, tables are offered for 2 hours. If your preferred time or party size is unavailable please contact reservations directly on 02076293561.

The dress code is Smart Casual. Sportswear, shorts and hats are not permitted.

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Fiona

Dined 3 days ago

A beautiful restaurant with extremely delicious food. The presentation is exceptional adding to the delightful experience. One negative is the number of supplements on the otherwise good lunch menu.

Manthan

4.7

4.7 (455)

£26 to £40

Indian

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Critically acclaimed Chef Rohit Ghai and Abhishake Sangwan will return to Mayfair - the neighbourhood where Rohit made his name and they first began to work with one another – to launch Manthan.

Manthan, meaning to churn and reflect, is inspired by Ghai's extensive international career to date, and dishes will reflect his culinary experiences – both professional and personal – in kitchens all over the world as well as the street food markets, he has frequented for over 20 years throughout India.

Drinks-wise, a concise cocktail menu has been compiled by Abhi, formerly of Trishna and Bombay Bustle. The name Manthan also refers to the churning of the oceans and references Hindu mythology.

Interiors of sleek dark wood and marble finishes, and seats are arranged around a central statement bar, providing the perfect backdrop for convivial dining, drinking, and snacking.

Be advised that we do allow children under the age of 12 during our lunch s

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stuartVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Another excellent visit to Manthan; food and service both really excellent and very different to other Indian influenced restaurants. The menu is very interesting and the cooking is exceptional.

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