Chatora in Richmond upon Thames - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Great menu. One of the only restaurants with a good range of vegetarian options near to Kew Gardens. Delicious food, delicate flavours and generous portions. Good service with attention to detail and made a lovely birthday dessert for our party. Definitely recommend and will come back to try rest of menu!

The food we ordered was absolutely delicious - rogan gosh, chicken birani, black lentils. The service was very attentative, and a lovely ambience. Highly recommend.

Cannot recommend Chatora enough, the food and service are excellent. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious with the Dahl Puri starter being one of the best things I have ever eaten. What a find!

Last night my partner and I enjoyed a delicious 5 course vegetarian tasting menu at Chatora, put together exclusively by Jam who was a pleasure to deal with arranging this special menu for us. We enjoyed plate after plate of beautiful, well dressed and delicious contemporary Indian cuisine. The service was lovely and we even had some delicious cocktails (apple & cardamom belini - must recommend!). The menu spanned poppadoms with sauces, onion bhaji's, samosa's, chickpea curry, fried paneer, curried cauliflower and delicious pani puri. These were followed by a fantastic main course with rice, amazing bread, daal, aubergine curry, potatoes and a delicious rich curry sauce with vegetable pakora. We were well and truly stuffed!! With just enough room to enjoy our final course of Indian rice pudding with lovely coconut ice cream and a chocolate samosa too. We can't say thank you enough to Jam and the others at Chatora for such a wonderful dinner. We were even visited by the chef to check that we had enjoyed the menu. And we very much had. We would return to Chatora without hesitation. Cannot wait to visit again!! 5*****

As a local I had been wanting to try this place for sometime. Whilst the food was reasonable, it was served lukewarm. Service was very slow even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. Staff were quite rude and made no effort to engage. It almost made us feel like we were an inconvenience. Not one smile from any of the staff. Overall there are far better places locally to experience Indian food and hospitality. They need to make more of an effort with their staff training. I will not be back.

We were a group of 21 females and the ambience plus food was delicious and very friendly staff kept us smiling all along making our dinner experience spectacular.

I enjoy Indian cuisine. Chatora is located in the most idyllic location of Richmond upon Thames. The built is spread on two floors & has a front verandah. The food, presentation, decor along was sumptuous and beautiful. I along 20 other ladies joined for the dinner at Chatora. The ambiance was welcoming, the staff were hospital, kind & friendly. We had some fun games, Shayari-poetry & singing in between, while those enjoying dancing took to floor. Parking was easy peasy & free after 4:30pm. One should visit, spend evening with loved ones & make the day that very day, a memorable one.

This is my 3rd time visiting this restaurant and we always have a good experience, I always ordering Dahi Puri my favourite and nan bread, my son had Tiger Prawn, we both loved the starters. Main dish was crab and Scallops. Food looks very inviting and delicious. Friendly atmosphere too. I love how they modernise Indian cuisine. Thank you Chatora again.

Food was incredible across the board. The lamb chops is their signature dish and with good reason. Its honestly just melted in our mouths, the flavours were bold and sumptuous. The lamb rogan josh is one of the best dishes we have ever tasted as well. The service and hospitality were top notch! Staff were lovely and attentive. The ambience was relaxed and unpretentious, which was a pleasant surprise given the price point and quality. Thank you so much for the fabulous experience we had. Looking forward to see you again.

Early dinner on a busy Saturday night, and what a wonderful innovative curry we had. This is a restaurant that does Indian dishes with a new modern flair , from the beautifully presented starters through to my fabulous birthday dessert, it’s a whole new slant on Indian cuisine. Service was exemplary, and a great atmosphere makes it a firm favourite in Richmond.

Summary: Chatora is nothing more than a glorified curry house (nothing wrong with that but it positions itself as more than that). Completely style over substance - food looks great but taste falls short. If you want evidence it’s a curry house, go to the bathrooms which need sprucing up. Overall the food is overpriced and generally pretty disappointing. The service is shockingly bad. More detail below. Food… everything was over spiced, no balance of flavour at all. Good Indian food should be better balanced. I’m almost certain that some of it was microwaved, which is pretty unacceptable in most people’s book. Bhaji: overspiced hugely, not crispy and not made fresh. Tasted like a ready meal one but with too much spice. Paneer tikka: completely tasteless and no charring even though it was cooked in the tandoor. Sweetcorn relish on top was definitely heated in the microwave(!). Aloo Tikki Chat: good flavour overall and probably the best thing we ate but again over spiced. Pahidi Chicken: three pieces of chicken included. Over spiced again and tasted like the base of any other curry on the menu. Railway saag lamb: lamb was tiny pieces (keep in mind this is £20). This was an ok dish but overpriced and underwhelming. Butter Naan: this was a plain naan. A tiny bit of butter on the top half, nothing on the bottom half. Roti: no butter on this also so was very dry. Rice: I am staggered to say this was microwaved. There is absolutely no denying it. The bowl was red hot and it was steaming. Service… the service was ok in that the food arrived in a timely manner but the waiting staff are very cold and unwelcoming. I walked in and the guy just looked at me. Said my time and he just pointed where to sit without uttering a word.

We booked a table for 5 for a Friday evening. The place was busy! Service was professional but not necessarily warm. We all thought the food was very good, but for the price point we perhaps expected a little more. For example, some of the dishes we had - the crab starter, and the railway curry - while good - were not standout - I’ve had better at other Indian restaurants. All in all - some tasty food, value wise - I’m not sure. But we certainly enjoyed our meal/the evening.

Absolutely superb food! They were able to accommodate us last minute, even though they were packed. The lentils are elite - best I've ever had. We had a lovely time speaking with the owner periodically throughout dinner (as it turned out, we're both big Arsenal fans)! Can't recommend highly enough!

A very casual restaurant which was buzzy and chilled. Delicious food but much more expensive than a similar meal outside London

Underwhelming. Overpriced. £150 for four with tap water. Food was really nothing special, so not entirely sure why they have a Michelin mention.

Food that would grace the tables of Gymkhana. Impeccable, friendly service and nicely paced. Can’t wait to come back and try many more dishes!

My new favourite Indian restaurant. I've been back twice now and continue to be impressed - great friendly service - diverse menus and really nice atmosphere

Average food - expected better quality than sweetish curries that they served for the exorbitant pricing they charged. What tipped the scale from a three star to 2 star - lack of general hygiene that’s expected of a high end restaurant like this. Seated in a basement type of area with dirty wall papers , toilets were like those found in Wetherspoons. In general not value for money

There is a reason you have to book a table to get in here, and that is because the food and atmosphere are excellent and it is therefore extremely popular. We had an evening meal here in mid December 2023 and had a wonderful evening. The food was excellent, and the service attentive and professional. The meal we felt was quite expensive, but we don't live in London so assume this is reflective of high quality food in a popular London restaurant. Would definitely recommend Chatora but also recommend booking ahead. Thank you to the staff for a lovely evening.

Excellent little restaurant, great service, the food was exquisite. I had the Railway lamb which just fell apart at the fork, wish I could cook like that. Everything about it was super, and as always, wish it was around the corner from me.

What an amazing find! Just up the road from the station, this restaurant blew away our expectations (which were already quite high based on the reviews). The presentation of the dishes and the combination of flavors made for an amazing meal. The naan was great (rosemary garlic naan) and so was the Pistachio Korma and the meals my other family members ordered. Very, very good. And we spoke to the owner for a few minutes too - nice guy!

Excellent food with exceptional service and great atmosphere It was our wedding anniversary and we were made most welcome, although this was our 1st visit, it won't be the last!

Not the greatest arrival for us as the heating was off & it was warmer outside. But once things were amended it improved. A delicious paneer tikka with sweetcorn & basil. Then some super classics given a refreshing twist - CTM & daal were brilliant. Decor is smart but in places needs a bit of proper completion. And staff are good but need polishing in the comms dept. One of the best in the area.

We had corresponded via email with Jam and Chef Sunil and were treated to an AMAZING meal with tons of options despite having multiple dietary restrictions - vegan, no soya, no allium (onion, garlic etc) and no mushrooms. The staff at the restaurant were courteous, prompt and extremely understanding and helpful with our baby.

Visited today for the bottomless brunch.. it was truly amazing!!!! Fabulous food, beautifully presented.. often a brunch leans towards alcohol and mediocre food, not here.. outstanding! Thankyou to Leticia for service x

The best Indian restaurant in London! The food was exceptional. We especially enjoyed the scallops, fish masala, venison biryani and the halwa. The dishes take inspiration from all parts of India and neighbouring regions, producing such unique bold flavours. What I love about their food is that they’re not afraid to use lots of spices and aromatics in every dish 🙌 It is not a surprise that this restaurant is on the Michelin Guide and has been named the top restaurant in Richmond!

Very good Indian restaurant in the residential part of Richmond. I had some excellent prawns and my partner had a delicious sea bass. The service was excellent in particular the hostess Emily who looked after us.

Beautiful place. Amazing Indian food. The Chicken tikka, the Rogan Josh and the Tooti Fruity Ice cream is heavenly. Excellent service all the way !!

We have loved Indian food for years and tried it everywhere in the world. Tonight we did expire something new and amazing. So tasty, full of flavours and beautiful dishes. Not too expensive, good size wise and nice and friendly service.

Will definitely be going back. The service is great, the ambience is perfect. Attention to detail on food presentation is second to none. Oh and the food is delicious!

The best curry in the Richmond area. I went with two girlfriends, we all had cocktails which were delicious, each of us had a different main and a few starters. Each dish was absolutely outstanding, lamb with spinach and fish were out if this world....

I have been a few times now to Chatora and I can assure you, it never disappoints. I believe it’s one of the best Indian meals I’ve had in London. Although I think the menu has been changed but my “all time” favourites are still...

It is barely a week since we decided to dine at THE CHATORA, and I must confess that the distinct aroma of flavors, are still fresh and linger in my mind. It was a family reunion - a trifle loud, which caught Jamshed's eye. Jamshed...

The Crab and the prawn starters were wonderful! The mains were good but not exceptional. The staff were lovely and attentive.

Wow, great service, amazing and unique blend of Indian food. Authentic with a twist! The Balti came in a pastry topped pot and this is just 1 example of the presentation process of the dishes. A superb range and variety of food for meat eaters,...

The whole experience was amazing!! 😍 We went for lunch…”Bottomless Prosecco or beer lunch”. We don’t have a single complaint, the food was delicious, the service incredible, perfect size portions, welcoming and friendly staff. We will definitely visit Chatora again, we absolutely loved it! :)

My business associate took me to this restauant so that i could have good Indian food. Gosh he wasn't wrong. This is the best Indian food I have had in England. Perfect spice level and very authentic taste. I will come back when i am...

We really wanted to love this - our bill for 2 adults and a child was £165. it was okay - it wasn't a great dinner - the staff was okay - not really - they couldnt be bothered. the food was fine - it...

Absolutely sensational. I have visited chatora a few times and every visit gave me an even better experience that I had expected. The last time I came to chatora was about a month ago with my brothers and we had an incredible experience. To begin...

Chatora is not your usual Indian restaurant. It is an upmarket, contemporary restaurant serving delicious food from an interesting menu. The service is always attentive and the owner is very friendly. They source top quality ingredients. We had the Pahadi chicken, black dahl with rice...

Jam and his team were superb as ever. Food was exceptional as was the service. Blessed to live locally but would travel for miles!

We were met with a rude member of staff, it was like they didn’t want to be there. We were seated, with very few words almost like we had put them out, despite being the first guests there so they were not busy. Ordered drinks,...

Busy venue, staff were attentive. Starter was very flavoursome however that’s where the 5!star experience ended. Main courses x3 came out warm, bordering on cold. I send my dish back, it came back with the same spoon in the dish that it left - no...

Chatora undoubtedly is the best top Indian restaurant in London , we had an amazing experience with such awesome food, great presentation and lovely staff.

Great creative flavorful food. Appetizers were unbelievable. Seasoned team. We had a memorable night - my daughter is still talking about the food! Ambiance was super as well. Truly the tastiest Indian food I had in London.

Really good upmarket Indian food. Presentation of all dishes was impressive. Great atmosphere however the staff were somewhat odd and on the verge of being so stand-off-ish they were almost rude, total lack of interpersonal skills (except the gentleman who we presume was the owner)....

Came for an evening meal and thought it was fantastic, one of the best curries we’d had for a long time. Highly recommend it - very friendly owner

Not quite sure why this place seems so popular. It is a small place and we were not greeted warmly on entry. We were disappointed with the choice of food on the menu, just not many dishes and quite expensive. We chose 2 classic dishes,...

We really enjoyed our experience at Chatora. We chose to have cocktails all evening, our favourite was the Fire Flower ( the Summer at Chatora was our second favourite. The food was excellent, our favourite dish was the pistachio chicken, which was one of the...

Great service and delicious food , compliments to chef and staff. Everything was perfect from the moment we have entered . We were gritted and served by Katya who made our experience at Chatora very enjoyable , she recommended dishes to our test and made...

Great place to eat! Delicious food, amazing presentation, very clean place and lovely, professional staff members. Great atmosphere to seat tables outside when warm weather. I strongly recommend it.

A truly wonderful experience. Service very high class and the food was superb. The owner made us feel very welcome and we would so much love to return if in the area again.

One of my colleagues recommended Chatora and it didn't disappoint. Jam and his wonderful staff looked after us all evening and nothing was too much trouble. As we were part of quite a large group (10 people) Jam had put together a tasting menu for...

All the food we had was excellent, next time I am in the area I would definitely come back, dishes had a good hit of chilli but not overpowering, we had seafood dishes which were delicious, also the pistachio chicken korma was really good. It...

One of the best Indain meals I have had for a Long time. The Pistachio chicken Korma was amazing. Excellent service from freindly staff. Well worth a visit.

Delicious food. Starters, main and sides. Great service and friendly welcoming staff. We will definitely be back again :) and will recommend to others.

Best fresh food, lively and lovely service! I have never had better lamb chops than here. Then I had Chicken Tikka Masala. OMG it didn’t have coconut. My friend had sexy chicken and lamb.. I would recommend this place to everyone in the world.

Wanted to try something above and beyond the standard Indian take out experience so plumped for Chatora for the first time. Wow: other than the McCoys crisps which somehow found themselves included in the mixed popadom selection, every item really was stand out. Portions very...

Amazing place, with delicious food, Chatora has got excellent staff, the owner of the restaurant Jamshed is very friendly, and it's very highly recommended.

Going to Chatora is always an amazing experience. The food is delicious and typical Indian and soooo good. The staff is very friendly and polite and the owner Jamshed is very helpful and supportive. From my personal experience is very highly recommended.

The food was absolutely superb for the price and we had no regrets for going there and will certainly be coming here again. I would recommend this for anyone who wished to have some excellent Indian food. The starters were awesome with the aloo basket...

Lively and quirky restaurant with absolutely delicious, unusual food with plenty of choice for vegetarian and vegans as well as many regional meat and fish dishes, We didn't order the lobster but it looked mouth-wateringly good!. A great place for a celebration. The food is...

The staff were not overly friendly. No one came to check how our meal was until the end. My partner found their meal too spicy, yoghurt was given when asked, but we were made to feel as though we were an inconvenience. Food was flavoursome,...

We booked to eat here and from the moment we arrived we enjoyed the experience. We were greeted warmly by a gentleman who I believe was the owner. You can tell he carries himself and his business with such pride and professionalism. The onion bhaji’s...

The food was delicious and we are coming back. Some of the dishes were really innovative. But I would like to try some of the traditional dishes like chicken tandoori as I am sure they would have a special take on them.

Food was of decent quality but very poor value for money. Chicken curries were £17 each for four pieces of chicken without rice.

We booked for post rugby match food. It was a great menu, not the vast 10 page menu found in other restaurants which is sometimes off putting. The food was tasty and different . Poppadoms were a little strange, greasy small ones which weren't the...

Went here with family including two small children and a couple. Attentive service from the start. Excellent and unusual cocktails. The menu has classics but with a more refined twist or style. The quality of ingredients seemed good and everything tasted fresh and authentic. Will...

I went to Chatora with a friend I had not seen for some years. It was a great place to catch up, with excellent food, with wonderful flavours far beyond those of most Indian restaurants, and attentive staff. And, although the owner told us when...

Wanted to go here for a while. I was very disappointed. Different dishes, but not very interesting. My partner thought the Nan bread undercooked Also very expensive. Better Indian restaurant in Richmond.

The best Indian food we’ve eaten anywhere outside India. And we’ve been eating Indian food, in India and around the world, for 50-plus years. Authentic Indian tastes reminiscent of our many visits there but prepared with an exceptionally sensitive creativity. Bravissimi! We’ll be back.

We visited Chatora as part of a birthday weekend away. Nothing short of incredible food and service. Honestly the best Indian food I have eaten, the Lamb Sheek Kebab is fantastic but the experience as a whole is absolutely top draw. Even mentioned it was...

Banging food, great service by the staff, thanks to our server Leticia very friendly and awesome service…. Thanks every one at Chatora for the birthday cake

We had a birthday party at Chatora for my 30 year old nephew. The team were so patient with the ever changing number of guests and were hugely welcoming when we arrived. The food is exceptional - amazing dips with the popadoms and it only...

Great ambience Pleasant service Disappointed that all ordered food turned out spicier than told despite it saying mild on menu Prices have significantly increased

What an amazingly gorgeous place with superb food which is was beautifully spiced and with fresh fresh herbs! Lovely service too and a good price to boot. Thank you, Chatora! Will bring my family and more friends here to enjoy these wonders.

How a place can go rapidly downhill. After a great experience here previously back in February, went as 2 couples again, but this time the experience was not positive at all. We were unable to take up seats on the 2nd level as we were...

Great and tasty food with personal service . Top marks !! Really enjoyed our meals , everything was just perfect Restaurant staff very welcoming and friendly , manager greeted as at the end entrance . Lovely and cosy deco,restaurant has indoor and outdoor sitting area

There is a homely feel to this “fine dining” restaurant; from the locals and far-travelled customers to the decor. Regardless, the food tasted delicious and your palette really goes on a journey with exquisite Indian flavours; making the Michelin award understandable.

Beginning with the landscape of the city where this quaint little high end Indian fusion restaurant is to the welcoming of the staff when you arrive, everything was wonderful. I wasn't coming in with any exception other than flavours of India and filling my hunger......

This is a great place to eat! Very clean with excellent customer service, food fresh and delicious, arrived very fast, didn't need to wait for long. Strongly recommend!!!!

This place positions itself on a par with Michelin Indians uptown. Certainly in terms of pricing it is. THat's where the similarity ends. The core of the Michelin experience is consistency and quality. About 50% of the menu that was delivered was awful - I...

I ordered a take away from Chatora for a casual eat in on a Friday evening. I got a order being processed and order processed email from the restaurant. However the order didn't arrive for more than 20 mins after the processed email. I called...

As we entered the restaurant, the unsmiling manager met us and when I said we had a booking for 4. He did not look impressed. He thought maybe I was telling him lies and he looked at the paper in front and my name was...

I had a fantastic girls-night-out dinner at Chatora in April 2022. Food was fabulous & full of authentic flavours. Love all the copper ware the food is served in. Good service as well and the owner was also very attenrive. Will definitely go back for...

We are at Chatora following recent social media promotion and great reviews. Our table was booked for 8pm, the manager advised they were running a little late but our table would be ready soon; 8:30pm we finally got our table! We then waited a further...

The food did meet expectations and was delicious, however what spoilt this for me was the poor level of service for an apparent Michelin star restaurant. They seemed oblivious to the long waits for food, they weren’t on top of drinks orders and did not...

My partner and I were very surprised at such a scintillating menu, and so much choice outside of the usual indian korma and vindaloo scene, it has restored our faith in the cuisine, this is something special and delicious and filling..and the hoiuse wine was...

Very friendly welcome and service. Really interesting and imaginative menu - this is something very different from your run-of-the-mill High Street Indian restaurant. Everything is fresh and flavoursome, yet so much more subtle than you could possibly imagine. If only I lived around the corner...

Chatora is a rarity - a restaurant serving not Anglo-Indian food but Indian cuisine. The welcome is warm, the ambiance warm and inviting. Refreshingly the menu is much shorter than most Indian restaurants. Rather than offering the familiar, this menu offers a wide range of...

Really interesting take on traditional Indian food. Portion sizes are good size, you are certainly to leave feeling full. The starters are unique, never had rabbit at an Indian restaurant, but it was really good. Could do with less salt in the curry’s.

We visited as a family to celebrate my daughter in law’s birthday 11 March. Being Indian we are understandably expecting a high stand of food and service from a Michelin starred restaurant… My DIL, though English, is very keen on Indian food, and this was...

This was a fantastic Indian meal. We booked easily online and were greeted warmly. Service was excellent and very efficient. Menu was extensive and not typically British Indian. Food quality was superb, with excellent flavours. I’d come here again, definitely and will thank our neighbour...

Went to Chatora for my boyfriends birthday. Had been once before and really enjoyed so we were both looking forward to it. When we got there we were seated just inside the door. It was freezing!!! The door kept opening for customers/delivery men. Both of...

A hospitality business is expected to be friendly and nice. We recently visited this restaurant and to be honest are disappointed to give this place even 1 star. Not sure, how have they got a mention in the Michelin guide - what a joke! It...

Had a very enjoyable time at Chatora as 2 couples. Service was great and food was an original take on traditional Indian menu. The place itself was busy and had a good atmosphere to it. We were not shoe horned in to our table and...

We had a fabulous meal here last night! The food was very special. The menu has so much variety and everything we had was so delicious. The service was very good and all of the staff were incredibly professional and there was a huge attention...

Unfriendly service for sure. Food, absolutely nothing decent. Jumbo prawns not fresh and overcooked. Chicken tikka poor. I only like the roti.

First visit to Chatora. Very enjoyable experience. The manager Jamshed was very friendly and welcoming. We ordered a selection of mains. Vegetarian and non. The black dhal was delicious as was the paneer. Garlic naan and tandoori roti came nice and hot. Plates were warm...

We celebrated a friends birthday at Chatora, a large group of 20 people and had a great time. The service was great and food was amazing. It was my first visit to the restaurant and will be definitely be going back again soon.