Chettinad Restaurant in Camden

Popped in by chance in a Friday evening and despite being very busy, the friendly staff found us a table. The service was impeccable - water served at the get go is always a good sign - and they were sure to check our tolerance for spice. The food was served efficiently, looking beautiful in the plate - and it tasted delicious. Reasonably priced for this part of town too. Would go again and I’ll be sure to book ahead!

Très bon restaurant spécialisé dans la cuisine du sud de l'Inde. Les plats changent de ce que l'on trouve habituellement dans les restaurants indiens. Service nickel et rapide. Les plats sont très épicés mais délicats, et surtout délicieux.

Supergood food. Spicy to the limit. Nice and informal. We had the prawns for starters and the spicy chicken as main course. mpressive all in all.

A meal at the Chettinad never disappoints. As always, the food was beautifully presented and extremely tasty. The service was both friendly and efficient.

Starters were amazing. But the mains were not so much. We ordered squid curry, Prawn curry, seafood curry....and they all tasted the same

Bon restaurant indien. Accueil chaleureux et cuisine traditionnelle. Nous avons passé un bon moment. Petit bémol: la salle était très bruyante

Visited with a friend. Had a fish starter and lamb starter, lamb curry and chicken curry, aubergines and some bread which was done in a very unusual way. Presentation and taste was outstanding throughout. It was so busy (8pm) there was not a single free table. We were lucky as a walk in so id suggest reserving.

We were excited about their menu, focusing on Southern Indian regional cuisine, and did not disappoint. Although it was Sunday, thought it best to make reservations, and that turned out to be a good move. It was full with an eclectic group of diners; some 20-30 years, and several Indian families. We enjoyed mini dosas and a curry dish that had some heat. That went well with the Indian beers, Kingfisher and Cobra. Our server, Jijo, was attentive and made himself available. Great location; just off Tottenham Court Rd by the British Museum. Will be back on our next visit.

It was 8 of us and we ordered lots of starters, mains, sides and drinks and the tastes were varied. Some dishes were good and some were too similar to tell if it's chicken or lamb.

Staying nearby and stumbled across this place. Really pleased I did great food, great location and looked after really well. Not the cheapest but well worth it.

Great indian food, beautiful place, nice people! A mix of condiments well balanced, fast service, smiley faces. Loved it!

I was at the restaurant on 24th September evening. The staff were great but food mediocre at best . The rava dosa was poorly done and the masala had potatoes that were not cooked fully and really very little “masala” , bar the potatoes. Not a good advert for South Indian food at all . Regards Madhavan

Amazing. Best dosa restaurant I’ve had outside of the USA. Ordered a masala dosa which came in the perfect condition. Delicately crispy on the outside served with two chutneys on the side. Clean and relaxed setting.

We had a lovely family get together in London with really authentic and tasty curries, both lamb and chicken were great. We had Thali and finished with Halwa, one of my favourite Indian desserts and it was really delicious. As a former judge for Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine I can say this was a highly rated dining experience. My only criticism was the instant espresso that was served which one does not expect after such a lovely meal… it was taken off the final bill, but honestly if you have a proper coffee machine please only serve proper espresso. Thank you all for a lovely evening.

Really impressed by the food. So authentic. The aubergine dish especially is truly amazing. What let's the place down though is the waiters whose communication skills need brushing up - each exchange took 3 attempts to get things understood.

Quick bite of lunch here when meeting with friends. The dosa was good and the service was prompt. As an affordable and central location it was a nice spot to grab a quick bite with friends.

Really delicious food and a great atmosphere. Really enjoyed the dosa, parata and aubergine curry. Big thanks to Jed and the team!

This place rips off people with astronomical prices for their food . The quantity is like a what you feed the birds . This is not AUTHENTIC South Indian food at all . This place is day light looting. Please avoid this place at all costs . Take the London Underground and go to East Ham (20 mins) on the tube , and you will have the best authentic and very affordable south indian food . This place is a disgrace and is cheating people by serving £2 worth food for £30 !!!! This place should shut down soon , looting people in broad daylight.

Very delicious food and great service! I had Chettinadu aadi , very tasty full flavored lamb curry, and my daughter the vegetable thali.

My wife dreamt of Masala Dhosas( don’t ask ) so we were on a mission to find a nearby restaurant that could make tve dream a reality. Jey ( waiter ) realised the urgency of the request and swiftly recommended 3 different types of dhosas...

Outstanding South Indian food! We always come here when in London. The food is very special, generous portions and great service. Shout out to Jijo who treated us so well. He asked about food allergies and accommodated my wheat allergy kindly and deliciously!

C'est bon, très bon, délicieux ! J'ai voyagé sans quitter ma table, c'était fantastique. Restaurant un peu bruyant cependant.

Booked a Group of 15 with the Restaurant and cannot rave enough about the food and service. Was booking as a business dinner after running a conference with some very different diet requirements. Arif recommended the set menu with so much choice and Wow! The...

Great South Indian restaurant with authentic and subtle flavours. Waiters very attentive particularly Arif. Priced very reasonably. Brian from Chelmsford

We had lunch at this place located close to our hotel. The food was a lot tastier than Indian cuisine we had in the U.S. We were glad we found this place.

Best place in London to eat South Indian food, the menu is full of goodies and we have already planned to return soon. The service is very friendly, we had a lovely chat with Arif and felt very welcomed!

We been in this restaurant before. It was very good experience. We back again. Food is great as well as service is brilliant. We ate massala dosa and chettinad koli which is very tasty. We will be back again.

Wounderful restaurent to spend a time during dinner time and food are very delicious and service are atmost what we expected. People here are most concious about allergies and they take care of all customer with respect. I will suggest people to try this place...

My goodness me this food is amazing the best South Indian food I have ever eaten. I have been to South India and this food is the best..

We are ending our two week holiday in London and we’re so lucky to find this restaurant for dinner tonight. The food was excellent- regionalSouthern Indian cuisine served in a warm, contemporary and welcoming setting. The food was complex and wonderful and everyone in the...

Wonderful food and great atmosphere. Seemingly many more locals than tourists which is always a good sign. The dishes were well prepared and beautifully presented.

Very welcoming staff and nice looking restaurant specialising in southern Indian food . My friend is from Kerala in India and she said that the food is very authentic. Absolutely delicious meal

Had a wonderful meal with my darling friend! Great service and Arif is so kind! Such delicious options

a decade later this spot still serves authentic, tasty food at a reasonable price, service & atmosphere is still decent. if a south indian place nails its sambhar & filter coffee, you know they're legit.

I had the most phenomenal dinner experience at Chettinad restaurant today. Arif was such a kind waiter who gave us extra soup, bread, and tea for our first visit. We got an amazing 3 course sampler meal and enjoyed all of it. Would highly recommend!

This is the worst restaurant ever I had in my entire life with very poor service and all most all the dishes are like a portion of frozen food. No taste, can't feel any freshness on meat items, and quite high expensive too. Secondly, this...

Very rude waiters. We were in a group none of us had such a terrible dine-in experience. Food and drinks delivered wrong Many dishes / drinks were forgotten or late. And instead of admitting, waiters misbehaved with us all. Never again!!!!

Les plats était très bon et les quantités était plus que suffisantes. Le rapport quantité/prix est excellent. Je recommande vivement...

Gutes Lokal für indisches Essen. Authentisch und sehr gute Bedienung. Arfi hat sich während des gesamten Abendessens gut um uns...

Really good food. The place is a bit hidden but I can highly recommend it. Super friendly staff- very helpful. Love it. I have to come back and explore more

I really recommend this Indian restaurant. The food is amazing, quality price unbeatable, and the staff are very kind and helpful. Arif was great. Thanks!

We visited the London Chittinad for the first time this week. I knew the food would be delicious as I had been to the Leicester chain before. The staff were so helpful and kind (especially Arif) and the food was absolutely fantastic. Would definitely visit...

Exceptional tiger prawns in the curry, delicious paratha, home made gulab jamun, polite staff, reasonably priced. Left very happy!

The dishes were delicious, we were surprised with the flavours, spices and textures! The environment is very warm, everybody smiling. The waiter recommended us the right dishes according to our tolerance to spicyness. Look for Arif, he ís well humoured and kind, and he ís...

I was expecting typical Chettinadu spices but was surprised to have more stew type curries with heavy use of coconut milk. Good ambience and taste overall

Bon accueil et rapport qualité prix. Nous avons passé un bon moment entre amis avec des saveurs indiennes au rendez-vous...

I had lunch at Chettinad (Percy Street) with a couple of friends in January 2023 and it was excellent - good food and service at a reasonable price. The dishes we chose were a little different from the "standard" kind offered in most Indian restaurants,...

Some very good Indian food and the restaurant itself had charming interiors. Waiters and staff were nice.

Tucked away about 10 Mins (Max) from Tottenham Court Road Tube Station / British Museum is a real find for Very Tasty, Simple (in a complementary Way) South Indian Food. (The do have a wine list and wine by the glass) Very attractive interior and...

What a find - this amazing restaurant close to Oxford Street. WOW - beautiful interior, definitely not your traditional 'Bangladeshi style' Indian restaurant that you commonly find in London. The food is incredible - the use of spice is perfect and as for the Dosa...

The team were very accommodating to my dietary requirements and went the extra mile to make sure i was safe. The food was absolutely stunning and took me right back to my time in South India. Thank you to Arif and the team for a...

I am writing this after probably our 10th visit ever since my girlfriend showed me this place for the first time at the beginning of the year. Chetinhad offers a fantastic balanced and well thought out and excellently executed South Indian fare which will transform...

It was raining when we went, but we have a warm welcome. Nice food, good service, fast deliver of meal and a very nice manager.

Fantastic, delicious food. Everything we ate was delicious. Attentive and friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Top tip for Hot Heads, ask the waiter to add some chilli. They much oblige. Onion and chilli salad, whilst simple sounding, was a revelation.

Thank you Arif and the team for welcoming us :) Food ils perfect and evrybody is so nice. I recomand for a great diner !

We have eaten at the best South Indian restaurants in London but this restaurant was appalling. The chappatis were not cooked fresh but tasted like they were out of a packet, like they were out of an elephant atta packet. The main dishes my friends...

Fantastic food, wonderful service. Arif was great, saving us a table and making us feel welcome. Very highly recommended.

Great food. The very splendid Arif found us a table at such short notice. Once inside we gad an exceptional meal: unique and full of flavour.

Great food, different menu from the usual Indian restaurants. Would recommend Staff very helpful and friendly

I’ve been to this restaurant a few times over the years and it never fails to disappoint. Excellent South Indian food from Tamil Nadu. The tasting platter was a hit - fish, prawns, chicken and lamb; beautifully spiced and lip-tingling warm. Followed up with a...

Great Authentic indian food. We had a really nice experience, sweet people and overall a nice restaurant with cultural decor atround and ofcourse some of the best Indian food we have ever had. Definitely recommend. - Thankyou Arif for being so observant and friendly

Amazing traditional South Indian food! Try the different types of bread! The waiter Arif was really nice and caring for us! I certainly recommend it if you haven’t tried the South Indian food yet!

It started great with good papadum and nice sauces with that but other dishes we tried were quite tasteless, the chicken very dry. Ok and friendly but no super place, they do not havevthe traditional Indian dishes.

4th time here. The food and service as always great. The Biryanis, the seafood and fish poriyal are delicious to say the least.

Amaizing food with authentic Indian flavours. Excellent service and great staff, especially Arif that went beyond his job to make sure that we are having a great night.

Amazing food and incredible service and attention by Arif 😃 We would highly recommend the dosa 😋 A hidden gem amongst the Indian culinary scene

Visited here on a business meal with some customers. Fantastic food, every dish we had tasted wonderful. The restaurant was busy, and the waiting staff got a bit over-run. Drinks ordered only arrived after prompting. Food dishes which arrived were not correct. But all were...

Excellent service (thank you Arif - your memory feats are commendable!), superb food, lovely Sunday evening ambience and very good value.

A Gem of a restaurant! A random choice on a night out but what a surprise, between the 2 of us we have over 100 years of curry experience and both thought this to be one of the best ever.

Fantastic service by Arif - asked us what we liked and then confirmed what he would bring us. Barely needed the menu and it was just delicious. I’ll be back soon.

Great service (thank you Arif) and wonderful spicy food. Lamb curry and chicken dosa, specifically recommended. Also the Gulab desert.

Trotz Reservierung wurde nach einem Tisch gesucht. Die Gebotenen Speisen sahen nicht schön aus. Nicht noch einmal...

Love South Indian food and this did not let me down. The food was perfectly spiced and truly South Indian with coconut milk, curry leaves, black pepper etc. Only slight down side was a large party arrived and the already seated guests were slightly forgotten.

Amazing as always, welcoming in all senses (taste-buds included!) plus friendly and attentive service from Arif.

Really delicious food, great service and reasonably priced. Authentic South Indian dishes. Would highly recommend the fish wrapped in banana leaf with a side of paratha. What a great experience!

Excellent meal. The food was great and the staff shared the spices they used with us. Had a chicken dish & lamb. Both were yummy as was the dosa!! Highly recommend! Arif was a fantastic server.

Really excellent South Indian food, and super staff. Many thanks to arif and everyone at the restaurant. Arif answered some questions about the dishes by bringing out slices and orienting us to the flavors we’d not been able to identify, great evening, thank you all.

We had the Seafood Thali and Chettinad Tali which are supposed to be 3-course meals. The starters and mains were tasty, then we were presented with a dessert menu and ordered 2 dishes which were ok. However we were charged for the desserts separately and...

Excellent and authentic food with a fantastic, attentive service. Much recommended, so stop by and enjoy the food yourself!

We had the Masada dosa and it was amazing ! Our server Jijo was fantastic. We've had Dosa in Toronto and this is the best ! I highly recommend this establishment...

So we went to this place knowing nothing about South Indian food. We were bewildered by the menu, and we really needed some help. Luckily Arif was on hand. He recommended us a delicious starter and the had the chef cook us a bespoke South...

We used to come here so often before COVID as it's close to where we both work. First visit back and it is still fantastic. I had a dosa which was incredible as always - my wife had a Thali which was both huge and...

Amazing food with very nice service! We went here spontaneously on one evening of our vacation. The place actually was less busy than we expected, so we got a table without having a reservation. We had two of the Thalid menus which had an awesome...

One hell of a food experience. We ordered a 3-course menu and the main was just incredible. It had so many different flavors and every small bite was rewarded with a new sensation. From hot to Savoiry to sweet.. everything was in there. 10/10 would...

Sehr gute authentische südindisches Küche. Bestes indisches Restaurant in dem ich in Europa gewesen bin. Schönes Ambiente, sehr freundliches Personal

The food was really great and the service by Arif and the team too - they got one of our orders wrong but amended it quickly so all in all really good.

Went for dinner there last night. All the meals were well flavoured and we enjoyed everything. There was nothing much to send back to the kichen at the end. Always a good sign. The dosa is a speciality there and I had one with potato...

Reach of flavours, very good service . Absolutely a good choice for dinner in London. Best service by Arif. Order the lamb or chicken with their special rise

Nous étions perdu face au menu mais notre sympathique serveur Arif nous a conseillé de manière très professionnelle et juste...

We frequent many south Indian restaurants - so our view is 'comparative'. We were there for lunch as a family. Daughter thoroughly enjoyed the Chettinad authentic dishes. So it is a great place for this. But the other dishes were underwhelming. The Dosa was not...

If the criteria for a good Indian restaurant is Indian people eating there this place ticks the box ! Just off the main tourist area this is a really nice restaurant that offers something a bit different and is priced pretty reasonably. We had Masala...

Great, friendly, service and the most delicious curries - Chettinad is a gem. It was my first visit for a few years and it was even better than I remember. Yum!

Jey was our helper for the evening. He made excellent recommendations of food choices to suit our mood; with a highly professional yet a warm homely touch & ofcourse great food. Overall, a cherry-on-the-top experience to conclude an ecstatic evening.

I have been to this restaurant several times and everyone I go I have a great meal. It’s especially good for a larger group there were 7 of us on this occasion. It has a lively atmosphere and is relaxed and friendly. It caters for...

Friendly welcome - excellent advisory!!! Food was extraordinary delicious; everything proper (even menu cards)…people with lots of passion at work!

Kleines authentisches Lokal mit netter Bedienung und sehr leckerer südindischer Küche! Leider etwas zu teuer, auch für London

I lived for a while near this restaurant, off Tottenham Court Road. It made the best dosa I had in Britain and I went there whenever I was in the country. I've just returned after nearly three years away to find the service and the...

So authentic. This place is worth going out of your way for. The fish dishes are absolutely fantastic. We make the effort to go monthly.

Passage à Londres et apres le covid le Chettinad est toujours tres bon. Accueil agréable. Plat savoureux. Prix correct dans...

We were a group of friends and the food was amazing. The kerala fish curry with rice was amazing. So was the meat fried platter.