Agra Restaurant in Camden

Nice food.Good service and owner suggest better dish according to our taste.Humble person.

Nice cosy place for Indian food. Great prices for groups too.

Without a doubt the best Indian food I've ever had. The owner takes it to the next level. He spends time understanding what you like and can suggest exactly what to order. The food is authentic and of the highest quality. This man is a master, knows his craft!

First impression, disappointed by the way I was greeted at the door. The man was sulky and appeared annoyed with my entry through the door, not a tit bit of welcoming. Just because I was desperately hungry after an event I decided to stay for food. Clearly inattentive as he missed my drink order throughout the sitting, I did not bother to remind, or was asked if I needed one. Prawn Tikka Briyani was absolutely stunning. Good amount of spice, riced cooked perfectly. To my surprise, the amount of prawns in the dish was much more than I would expect. Paired with vegetable curry which was a good accompaniment . Cucumber raita was just cut up cucumber in yoghurt, nothing fancy. Overall very satisfied with the quality of food. Restaurant was clean but front service can be improved.

Happy Memories: I last visited this restaurant in the early 60’s, I think 1962/63. It was a regular lunchtime haunt for us “articled clerks” because of the tremendous value for money, a 4 Shilling (20p) 3 course meal. A choice of meat Kima or Kofta, a paratha or boiled rice, dessert Gulabjammon or rosangula plus a cup of tea! In those days, before parking restrictions, Warren St. Station to The Agra Club, was full of second hand car dealers with their cars! Later it became a Club for a while. John Stewart.

I am not, or at least before I went, was not a fan of Indian Food. Well that's because I really hadn't had authentic Indian food. This place is that! The owner, who has been there for over 35 years, comes out and talks to us and finds out what we like, etc. Then helped direct us to dishes he thought we would enjoy. 1000% nailed it! My wife had the Chicken Marsala medium spiced and I had the Lamb Saag (I think) with spinach, mildly spiced. They were both amazing! The naan was also outstanding! We enjoyed it so much we came back another time before leaving from vacation. It is a quiet family run business just a block off off Tottenham Court Rd, 2 mins from Warren Street station. Worth the trip!

Here's an improved version of your restaurant review: --- I visited Agra based on the positive reviews but left somewhat disappointed. I ordered the Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken), Cucumber Raita, and Garlic Naan. As someone with considerable experience in Indian cuisine, I found that none of the dishes I tried tasted authentically Indian. The Butter Chicken resembled more of a lentil soup with chicken rather than the rich, creamy dish it's supposed to be. The Cucumber Raita lacked sufficient seasoning, coming across as a poor imitation of Turkish or Greek cacik/tzatziki. As for the Garlic Naan, the garlic was so scarce that it felt like the bread had only been briefly introduced to the idea of garlic. While the food was decent overall, if I hadn’t known what I ordered, I wouldn’t have guessed it was meant to be Indian cuisine. Also, the portions are way too small.

The naan was lovely! Will come back just for that. Friendly service with a smile.

Ordered a lamb balti and was delightful. Will be back for sure. Thanks guys.

Enjoyed an evening at this long established restaurant on 5th August 2024. Was warmly greeted on arrival, and drinks order and menus followed promptly. Sheekh kebab, lamb balti, chicken balti, nan bread, pilau rice and mango kulfi all very good. A nice ambience and great service. Will definitely return!

A cozy family run restaurant. So friendly and helpful with menu recommendations. Everything was delicious and the naan was perfect! I wish I could have eaten more.

The best Indian I have eaten for a long time! Will.be back... Very pleased to have discovered it. (The bad reviews are just people who like to complain)

First things first, the food is great. Perhaps a little spicy for those that cannot handle it, however they can probably do a medium or mild version of any dish. Fantastic location - right around Radisson Blu Grafton. Also, Mohammed Ali ate there and there is a picture him as well as many other famous people. Food ordered for 4 people. Full tandoori chicken Sheekh kabab Chicken tikka biryani Butter chicken 3 Naan The Naan was nice and puffy. It had a hint of sweetness and had an airy bread-like texture. The tandoori chicken was a brilliant red with fantastic char at the ends of the pieces. Very tender and flavourful. Remarkable spice blend, juicy and salted just right. The chicken tikka biryani was excellent. Great chicken, a bit of oil but not too much as to be oily, well spiced and salted. Beautiful colour as well Sheekh kabab, what more do I have to say. My personal favourite. Spicy, flavourful, firm but tender, juicy, about the length and width of a regular hotdog (much better though), goes great with naan and mango lassi. If I could rate it more highly I would. 10/10, I will eat there again.

One of the best Indian meals I've ever had, the service was friendly and helpful, seating is longish tables, so you may meet some new people! The dishes were delicious, serving size was generous but reasonable, everything was absolutely excellent. Wine and beer are on the menu. So good, we went back for another dinner!

Very nice food, warm welcome and friendly staff

One of the best Indian meals of my life. Excellent service, varied menu, very vegetarian friendly. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating, the chianti was excellent, the Naan was pillowy, the flavors were pungent and distinct. The communal tables made for interesting interactions. Highly recommend.

This was just ok Indian food, lacked flavor, and the naan was like flavorless pancakes. We ordered garlic naan too so expected at least some seasoning.

I have to say, I have been to a lot of restaurants, and I have never had such a good experience than eating at Agra. I am a student living in Warren Street, and cone to this restaurant at least twice a month. Every time i come in, the owner Taj greets me in a very friendly way and we spark up nice conversations. I always get the lamb briyani (my favourite dish). Highly recommend for takeout, dine in with friends and family, etc. Thanks Taj!

A nice, no frills setting. Intimate, low-key restaurant with very good service and very nice waiters. The naan was fabulous. Cooked perfectly with a great flavour. The chicken in the two mains were incredibly tender pieces of white meat that were cooked perfectly. Could not be better. HOWEVER, the sauce (which was just okay) of the chicken saag was almost crunchy from undercooked spinach, and lacked seasoning. But the WORST thing was the butter chicken. In my opinion, it was truly INEDIBLE. It tasted like nothing but old butter. Almost rancid or something. No spices, no seasoning, no nothing. I really wish it was better because they were so nice, but it was really a giant disappointment. I would never return. Now, in fairness, we only had those two mains. Maybe other dishes are better, but I would be worried.

Great location, delicious food, friendly and helpful owner. Highly recommend!

I have been eating at the Agra since 1970. I still eat there regularly with friends who were at school with me. The food is spectacular, always beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious.

Great value for money, simple restaurant but excellent service and food.

The food was very very good, we enjoyed every meal we got. The meals are big, flavorful and spicy 😉 the one who serviced us was very very lovely and kind, he made sure we enjoy the meals and helped us to choose. We definitely recommend to try Agra 😁

Fantastic, nice cosy environment staff are so friendly with a great sense of humour. The food is soo good and tasty 😋. Mixed grill is lovely. I would recommend highly.

Nestled in a tranquil laneway in Fitzrovia, this unassuming family-run restaurant has been quietly and consistently cooking up some of the most incredible mouth-watering North Indian dishes. Having returned to this place on an almost weekly basis since discovering it in early November 2023 - and brought many friends (including incredibly picky eaters) to try it out - their food will have you licking your plate(s) clean and raving endlessly. Very good prices particularly given the impressive quality and excellent quantity of food in addition to the amount of items on offer on the menu, so is a fantastic option for all. I have been repeatedly ordering a number of their chicken dishes (particularly the Chicken Dopiazza with Pilau Rice) already and the chicken is always very tender and perfectly seasoned. If you possess naturally low spice tolerance levels, Agra does offer plenty of succulent mild options too including (and certainly not limited to) their Chicken Korma and Butter Chicken dishes. Their desserts (particularly the mango kulfi) are delightfully delectable too, particularly if you are wanting to cool your burning mouth down after a spicy main. Very friendly owner who greets every guest with a welcoming smile and polite wait-staff who all provide highly efficient service. Will undoubtedly continue going there for as long as I can and (slowly) get through their entire menu. There is a reason (or many reasons, perhaps) why this restaurant has been around for so long.

Went here while having a day trip in London it is average at best. Popadoms fine as was the mango chutney. Onion chutney, was just chopped onion, no sauce or spice added to it which was weird. Chicken Tandori starter was tasty, that was really good! The let down was the spinach saag. The chicken was very greasy and once seperated from the sauce it was just plain chicken, no spice ir herbs rubbed in just plain. The sauce was spice which I like but, apart from the spice just bland and oily. The restraunt is just one big outdated room. I'd say to small for purpose and needs modernising. No hot towels were offered at end of service, or choclates or orange slices or minta or a shot, just the bill. Average at best.

I ordered takeaway. The first point is they didn't add the 15% takeaway discount until I questioned it. The food it's self was a poor standard. I ordered chicken Naga. They quite clearly didn't use Naga chilli's. They have such a distinctive taste but it wasn't there. It was just overly spicy for the sake of it with no flavour. My wife had spicy lamb korma. There wasn't much meat and the flavour was poor. The egg rice was ok and good portion size. I definitely would not return. Very disappointed

First time to this restaurant and went here because of some glowing reviews. First impressions, the place was dated and it had a traditional vibe, and it needed a bit of work…it looked like a large room with tables rather than a restaurant. I noticed some photos hanging on the restaurant wall and it has some past history serving food to famous faces to the likes Mohammad Ali back in the 50’s….which was plus for any restaurant with a good history. When it came to the food, it was satisfactory; I ordered lamb dhansak with pilau rice and nan bread. The lamb dhansak was ok, but towards the spicy side, which made it difficult for me to finish the whole dish, there wasn’t much meat which was a shame (only had 3-4 lamb cubes) The rice was fine but towards the dry end. The nan bread was a slight disappointment as it was soggy with no butter….I was hoping for it to be a little crispy to add to the taste. The owner was a great host and it was great to chat with him. It was clear that the business isn’t doing as well as it used to and now regular customers tend to visit the restaurant, but even then less and less of those are coming. It’s a real shame as the restaurant has real potential, they just need to spruce up the place to bring it to modern times, but I understand that there is a cost involved with this; if the business does not make much money, then it will be difficult to invest in the business. All in all, I’ll give it 3 stars ‘satisfactory’, if they improve the recipe a little and spruce up the restaurant to show the history of the restaurant, then it would be a great restaurant to go to on a regular basis.

Food and service very good. Decor plain and basic.

Without a doubt one of THE best Indian restaurants I've ever eaten in. Portions were great, food was amazing and staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely visiting again.

A quaint little place, operated by a family for over half a century. The restaurant is nestled in one of the by lanes and has a handful of tables. The service is very friendly and genuine. The food is good tasting mostly mild spiced, almost homely. Enjoyed all that we ordered, including the desserts. Definitely worth a visit, if you are in the area.

We did not have a great experience here. The food was fine but the wine was awful. We are pretty sure our popadom dips were just reused from another table. Not very hygienic.

I've been eating at Agra for a long time - not so frequently recently - but getting on for 25 years overall. The shape and size of the place has altered over time, the decor's changed a bit, but it's the same family running an honest, old school Indian restaurant. And, for me, old school is a really good thing. I don't stray too much from my regular dishes, and I didn't this time. Seekh Kebab (as per the neon sign in the window). Followed that with Dhal and an egg Paratha (off-menu, the egg Paratha, but if you ask nicely...). Agra is a comforting and completely reliable place for great value curry, kebabs and everything else you expect on a traditional London 'curry house' menu. I haven't stopped recommending Agra for 20 years and I found no reason to stop recommending it in future. It's on of London's genuine best kept secrets.

Showed up at 127 pm and closed even though their own sign says closed at 2 pm.

Wir sind zufälligerweise in dieses Restaurant zum Abendessen gegangen, weil wir ein Hotel in der Nähe hatten. Wir essen gerne indisch und waren begeistert vom Essen. Wenn du scharfes Essen liebst, probiere unbedingt das Naga-Lammcurry. Aber sei gewarnt, es ist nichts für schwache Nerven.

Wir sind zufälligerweise in dieses Restaurant zum Abendessen gegangen, weil wir ein Hotel in der Nähe hatten. Wir essen gerne indisch und waren begeistert vom Essen. Wenn du scharfes Essen liebst, probiere unbedingt das Naga-Lammcurry. Aber sei gewarnt, es ist nichts für schwache Nerven.

A night to forget. Starters were decent but it ends there. We had four main courses, all were using seemingly cheap cuts of stringy meat and thigh meat, no breast to be found. Gristle in the chicken, a mix up mains, a strange taste to the sauces. All in all, we just left our meals barely touched. Even with the mix up on order, there was no offer of a refund for any part of the dishes, indeed we were gifted a service charge on the bill for our troubles! Never again.

Best Indian restaurant in the area! Amazing food and friendly service, highly recommended!!

Classic Indian restaurant. Good food, reasonable price. Great service. Good location.

So yummy food love it ...........

He ido a cenar con la familia, que nunca habían comido comida india, les ha encantado, la verdad que estaba delicioso, el pollo masala y los langostinos khorma. El helado de mango exquisito, sin duda repetiremos cuando volvamos. Totalmente recomendado, ambiente excelente y el dueño es muy amable y te explica todo perfectamente.

Todo muy bien. Buen anfitrión que nos recomendó que pedir ya que no conociamos este tipo de cocina. Buena relación calidad precio. Recomendable

very nice food and reasonable pricing. fast and welcoming service.

Very good food, in business from 1954, Be careful with chiken Madras, pretty spicy but excellent dish.

My uncle took me to this restaurant with a lot of hype after waiting for 30mins to find 2 seats but seriously this doesn't even match the taste of a mediocre restaurant in India. No complaints on the service, ambience (meh), food (nope, never)

Small family run Indian restaurant. We went there twice during our stay because the curry's we tried were really flavourful! Not too expensive for London either. With a large group inside it can be very noisy though.

The place really feels like family restaurant and hence the service is good. Though, there is a very tiny selection of vegetarian options. I ordered Saag Paneer and it was just okay (not amazing). I feel like this place have a potential though.

Découvert par hasard, je recommande totalement ce resto indien. Propriétaire très accueillant et plats riches en saveurs. Bon rapport qualité/prix. Je regrette de partir demain et de ne pouvoir tester d'autres plats.

I am writing this review while eating the foods. Because this restaurant deserves a 5 star review. The fodds are amazing. I am from sri lanka and I know how Indian foods taste like. And the foods from this restaurant is really really amazing. If you want to go to a fancy restaurant this is not fir you. But if you want to eat authentic real Indian food, this is your restaurant.

Last time I was here was about 19 years ago, was good then and is still good now! A little background music would be nice but it's perfectly fine because the staff were very warm and welcoming! 10/10 for the service. Food was very good. There is nothing flashy about this place but it's good, honest, hearty and reliable food.

Happened to come here by chance while on vacation, and I’m so glad we did. This was an incredible experience and some of the best Indian food I’ve ever had. The couple who runs/owns this restaurant are incredibly kind and also very helpful with ordering. I wish I lived nearby because I’d go back weekly!

Best Indian food I’ve ever had. The owners are kind. Family run and good people. Hidden gem in plain site.

Hidden gem - incredible food and amazing service. Best Indian food I’ve ever had. I wish I lived nearby - I’d be back in a heartbeat!

I have been regularly dining at Agra. I must say that the owner is a very friendly person. He is kind and always ensures that I am looked after. He has a sense of customer service. The other staff working there ( a lady) lacks this sense of customer service. She is not interested in taking orders from customers and only waits for the old man ( the owner) to do it. She is also doesn't care if the customer is waiting for like 15 minutes for his food. Ideally she should have followed up with tge chef. But she doesn't!!!!. Furthermore the food is good and also value for money. The papads and chutneys are complimentary with the meal. Overall a good place.

Ordinary Indian food of a North Indian cuisine style. Dilapidated setting that desperately needs renovation. Staff were friendly

Have had three amazing experiences! Great staff, open later, and delicious food! Would recommend to anyone!! Amazing!

Nice family run restaurant. Small so can get full quickly. Very close to Warren Street tube station.

Go where the locals go! Agra is a hidden gem, loved by locals for serving up great dishes! Recommend the Puri, Jalfreezi and a friendly chat with Taj, the owner. Great for walk ins.

So happy we stumbled across this place! Food was delicious and staff and atmosphere were so warm and inviting!

We stumbled upon this place while walking around and it was AMAZING, great service great food, would 1000% recommend

Everything near me was closed, so my friends and I walked into Agra within 1 hour of closing. We were welcomed immediately and took a seat. It has a very family-oriented restaurant vibe- very casual and relaxed. We ordered the chicken curry, butter chicken, garlic naan, vegetable samosas, and more. We were taken aback by how FABULOUS the food is! It was so fresh, authentic, and delicious! We will be back very soon for more amazing Indian cuisine!

Great food esp tandoori chicken and daal They make amazing lassi too. They make lovely Kheema and paratha . Owner Taaj and Sultana are lovely couple and they look after you as VIP

Very very good good - cooked perfectly and the staff are very friendly!

Vintage is the only plus of this place. Service is decent, the quality of the food is at best average. They are piggy backing on the vintage factor and let the food be second tier. Very flexible. The 2 stars is for the service.

I discovered this place 7 or 8 years ago and have been back numerous times, with various friends and colleagues all of whom loved the Agra too. The people are so warm and friendly, and the food is consistently exceptional. I love the ambience of the Agra too - understated but with an incredible history - see the photos! Best place in London, no question!

A great 'find' for us! Authentic Indian restaurant, no 'airs and graces', just excellent food, served quickly, reasonably priced and brilliant service from Taj (aka 'Memory Man'!) and his lovely wife. So good the first night we had to return the next night and it was equally as good! Thank you!

We were recommended this restaurant and it didn’t disappoint. It was fairly quiet, but a number of regulars were there. We had chicken tikka, samosas and onion bhaji to start. All delicious but the chicken tikka was excellent- moist and full of flavour. Wen then had the kurma, chick sag and the jalfrezi. They were excellent especially the sag. Lovely friendly hosts. It’s no wonder they have been here for over 50 years.

Went for a lunch takeaway and the owner was very nice. Chicken was really tender. Price was really acceptable. Will be back.

I ate here without booking. The upstairs restaurant is relatively small so I got a table downstairs which is not the best ib appearance as some things stored there. Still OK and the service was good, the food tasted good and was provided quickly. Good price for London, 2 poppadoms plus dips. Chicken dansak (tasted really nice) plus rice and a 660ml cobra beer came to £27. This included a 12.5% service charge, standard fir London, so don't tip twice. I would recommend.

Amazing food Lovely Tandori Chicken and Daal

Really delicious food the Matar paneer was amazing. Really pleased we found this gem, we will be back

Excellent food, wonderful friendly service. Another in our group said "this is the best one so far, out of all of them"

Delicious food, great service, hospitable atmosphere

Excelente comida India en Londres. Probamos el pollo Tikka Masala y estaba exquisito. Buen servicio y precio correcto.

Lovely homely restaurant with delicious food. Recommended the naan, keema peas and korma!

Delicious food and good service. One of the best Indian restaurants in the city!

Preferred the old paint look but great classic curry house !

Back at Agra now in 2023. First time was in 2016. Still one of the best indian places in London. Going easy on the tummy with a butter chicken.

Homely and delicious, can’t ask for more!

Når du først træder ind i lokalet får du lyst til at gå igen, da lokalet ikke er særlig pænt, men maden og servicen var i top, og det var tydeligt at det er et populært sted.

Been here a few times and the food is always excellent. Decor is a little tired but overall no complaints. If you want good Indian food at a decent price definitely recommend

I ordered King Prawn Kahrai and they served me shrimps. Also when I wanted the curry to be extra hot, it was made sweet. Like....who adds sugar to a curry?? And where are the king prawns??

Good food, service a bit slow and decor is a bit dated but not bad for the price.

Really cosy restaurant. Nice workers and authentic Indian food.

Lovely curry restaurant. The chicken balti was delicious, although a little hotter than I was expecting. Naan bread, poppadoms and onion bahji delicious too. Good service, homely atmosphere.

Good genuine family service. Tasty food and honest prices.

Tried on a punt while in London on a trip, Butter Chicken was excellent as was the Naan bread.

I enjoyed the rogan josh curry with some rice and papadum. The place is a hit among the locals.

Excellent meal and service. I was in London on business and booked a table for one. The staff were so friendly and helpful and made me feel welcome. The food was delicious, my balti was superb! I highly recommend this restaurant and will come back.

Delicious food. Best Indian that I have had, I think. Although the room is a bit bare and needs some background music. Check out the famous person on the wall too.

Excellent tandoori chicken, chicken biryani, and lamb vindaloo. We were originally going to another restaurant but this was recommended to us. What a pleasant surprise. We sat at a table next to a picture of Muhammad Ali who ate here many years ago. Highly recommended.

Friendly staff and nice food. Reasonably prices.

Very nice food and great service. Had naga lamb which was nice and spicy,also a very tasty biryani. The restaurant itself is quite dated but that was also part of the charm.

Quality curry on every visit!!!

Amazing Indian restaurant in London. Great food and very friendly and great service staff. Great price too. This is first time here I am visiting from USA thanks for everything.

This spot is one of my greatest finds in London - a family run operation that serves up fresh, amazing quality Indian with a smile. I ordered takeout and was very impressed by the freshness of the food, how neatly the order was packed, and how quickly it was ready. For the type of food you are getting, this place is incredible value. I am so happy to have found my new neighborhood Indian spot - it makes London feel more like home :)

Very friendly owner who serves up very tasty Indian food. What else can we ask for! Must try again if you are in London.

Underwhelming average for both food and service. Somewhat bland with chilli overall and wouldn't go out of my way to eat there again.

The food is delicious The service is great The staff are nice

Had a takeaway for the second time and enjoyed one of the best curries in ages. Tastes and quality were excellent. The Biryani had a very good side vegetable dish and the bindi was very good too. Staff polite and pleasant. I would certainly like...