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The Best Indian Restaurants in London
Looking for the best Indian food in London? You're in the right place.
From Michelin-star fine dining to comforting curries, London is known for some of the best Indian food in Europe. The city is full of options that cover a broad range of different flavors, styles, and budget ranges. While many of the classics such as Gymkhana and BiBi are located in Mayfair, you can find great Indian restaurants all around London.
To keep it simple and not overwhelm you with too many choices, we've handpicked seven of our favorite spots based on recommendations from World of Mouth experts, such as Andy Hayler and Tom Jenkins. So whether you're a local or just visiting, this article will guide you to the best Indian restaurants in London.
Gymkhana
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42 Albemarle St
42 Albemarle St, London W1S 4JH, UK
Gymkhana in London offers refined Indian cooking that balances classic and contemporary ideas in a welcoming setting. Guests often remark on its inviting atmosphere and polished service, adding to its appeal. Whether you’re stopping by for a special occasion or a casual meal, this restaurant consistently delivers a memorable dining experience.
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One of, if not the best, Indian restaurants in London. Everything is so flavoursome, aromatic and cooked to perfection. Portions are generous so go easy on ordering. Not all traditional dishes but there’s a beautiful balance of classic and contemporary cooking here. Beautiful decor too.
BiBi
42 N Audley St
42 N Audley St, London W1K 6ZP, UK
BiBi in London offers a modern Indian dining experience that balances traditional influences with a fresh, contemporary approach. They make good use of local produce along with a curated selection of spices from India, resulting in dishes that are both refined and satisfying. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it easy to relax and explore their inventive menu.
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Modern Indian we have been waiting forLondon has no shortage of amazing Indian Restaurants. It takes something special for a new Indian Restaurant to be noticed, let alone to be showered with acclaim. And this is exactly what Bibi has done.It’s everything you want in a modern Indian dining experience. Using local produce with a curated selection of spices and products from India. It’s the right level of sophistication without losing its Indian soul. And absolutely love the way they used a small space to create a beautifully balanced menu, banging cocktails and an ambience to boot. This is special!
Jamavar
8 Mount St
8 Mount St, London W1K 3NF, UK
Jamavar in Mayfair, London is known for its inventive Indian cooking and warm, welcoming atmosphere. The dining space features subtle nods to historic Indian design, creating a unique place to enjoy a meal. With a Michelin star awarded for its attention to detail and fresh, high-quality ingredients, this spot aims to honor both British produce and Indian culinary traditions.
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One of the top Indian restaurants in a town of millions of Indian restaurants. Ok this is Mayfair and so the level of innovation needs to be up a notch, so you need to go for the pepper and garlic soft shell crab and the stone bass tikka and the adraki lamb chops beyond your usual butter chicken and biryani.
Black Salt Sheen
505, 507 Upper Richmond Rd W, North Sheen
505, 507 Upper Richmond Rd W, North Sheen, London SW14 7DE, UK
Black Salt Sheen is a Michelin-rated neighborhood restaurant in London that opened in June 2021. Run by a father-and-daughter team and award-winning chefs, it has earned praise for its quality and class. The relaxed, informal setting makes it a welcoming spot to experience high-quality Indian cooking.
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Top class cooking Sister of Dastaan, this Indian restaurant in Sheen has a comfortable environment and genuinely superb cooking, up there with the very best in London. The tandoori prawns here are superb, as is the pork vindaloo and methi chicken, amongst other fine dishes. It is better than most of the Michelin starred Indian restaurants in London.
Himalayan Kitchen
17 Penge Ln
17 Penge Ln, London SE20 7DU, UK
Himalayan Kitchen is a warm, family-run restaurant in South London, known for its fresh Indian and Nepalese flavors. They’ve earned multiple awards over the years and often support local charities, creating a welcoming spot that neighbors keep returning to.
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Intimate family-run restaurant and takeaway serving the best Indian and Nepalese food in South LondonSome may accuse me of bias as this is my local, but I genuinely don't think I've had better Indian food in London. Himalayan Kitchen is run by a lovely family, with dad in the kitchen and mum, son and daughter out front. The food is fresh and so full of flavour, with the chicken chettinad, saag aloo and paneer jalfrezi being the dishes I return to again and again, though had to crib pics from their social as I'm always too busy eating. My one line review now whenever I eat Indian food elsewhere is, 'It's not as good as Himalayan Kitchen'. It never is.
Kricket Soho
12 Denman St
12 Denman St, London W1D 7HJ, UK
Kricket Soho is a small, modern Indian restaurant that started out as a food truck in Brixton. It offers fresh flavors and inventive ways of combining ingredients in an energetic setting, with most seats by the bar. Its relaxed atmosphere makes it a welcoming spot for anyone looking to try something a bit different.
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Hole-in-the-wall modern and innovative indian restaurant that started as a food truck in Brixton. Great use of unusual ingredients (like samphire) and fresh flavours. Most seats are by the bar.
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