Chutney Mary in City of London, Westminster

I recently attended a wedding at Chutney Mary, hoping for an authentic taste of Indian cuisine, but unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations. The three-course vegetarian meal lacked both spices and even basic seasoning, with no salt or pepper mills available on the tables. Water was scarce, with only a glass provided after asking, and overpriced wine sold at more than triple the retail price. While the ambiance may cater to those willing to spend generously, the experience offered a watered-down version of Indian culinary tradition. Sadly, this restaurant missed the mark on delivering the vibrant flavors it should have embraced.

It's an amazing restaurant, food is great, service also good but little slow, Although the food is great, but I think it's a bit expensive I invited a couple of friends who loved it,

Lovely atmosphere and through and through a solid restaurant experience. It's easy to see that this is considered one of London's very best Indian restaurants. The service at this place is amazing. The interior is very nice. The food is in a class of its own, but the prices are, in return, very high.

A very bad people in the Reciption… They are not helpful… Bad experience

Highly recommended. A very classy and fancy restaurant

Our server Rabeena was absolutely amazing!!

The food is delicious, but the service is very bad. There is a 60-pound charge for dinner Honestly, I will never repeat the experience

i love this restaurant! every thing was amazing 💯

Great food and excellent service

Phenomenal meal and fantastic service!

The food is amazing. We asked our server Leslie for recommendations and we were not disappointed. He was the best!! Staff were amazing and atmosphere is awesome.

their food is amazing. their shared plater of starter been a disapointment of it size, rest of it was wow. Their drink are too expansive and limited in choise.

Great and amazing service. Highly recommend this place. Had dinner the same day X prime minister was in the restaurant.

Chutney Mary provided an unforgettable birthday celebration, thanks to its fantastic blend of great food, atmosphere, and service. My sisters treated me to a meal there, and it couldn’t have been a better choice for the occasion. The food was truly a highlight—elegantly presented and bursting with flavors. Each dish seemed thoughtfully prepared, with a modern twist on traditional Indian cuisine. Whether you’re after rich curries or delicately spiced appetizers, the menu caters to a range of tastes, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was equally impressive, offering an upscale yet welcoming vibe. The décor was stylish, with subtle touches of Indian influence that created a warm and inviting environment. It felt like a special place to celebrate, with the perfect balance of elegance and comfort. Service was another standout. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, making sure we were well taken care of throughout the evening. From thoughtful recommendations to timely service, they enhanced the experience, making it feel even more personal and special for a birthday celebration. Overall, Chutney Mary provided the perfect setting for a memorable birthday meal. Whether you’re celebrating or just enjoying a great evening out, this restaurant delivers on every front—food, atmosphere, and service. Highly recommend!

Beautiful restaurant, good service unfortunately Quantity is very small for the price. Taste wise ill say 6/10 on sampling 5 starters and 5 mains and desserts platter. All I can remember is the scallops and lamb shank.

the staff were extremely rude and disrespectful, food is overhyped and unseasoned. plenty of better restaurants in the area.

Food was fantastic, great flavours and generous portion size. Ambience was spot on, as was the service. Very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable staff. We sat in the main restaurant for dinner before having a nightcap in the bar after our meal and the atmosphere in both areas was good.

Too expensive. Have to spend a minimum of £60. If you are by yourself, this task is impossible.

Vegetable samosa and deer samosa are amazing

First, this is the first restaurant in London to take money from customers before they go the restaurant they take a charge 30 pounds per head even though you confirmed your going , ok you took my money i will see good experience i went I ordered butter chicken their was a hair in the butter chicken manager just said [ I will change your plate] i told him no change the entire dish make a new one didnt say sorry to me. Very disappointing you took 180 before I come and 400 pounds for food and there was a hair in the food

Chutney Mary offers both an amazing environment and food. From the very moment you near the building, the door man Salah makes the all the difference; he always welcomes me with kindness and professionalism, as well as a great attitude. I highly recommend experiencing chutney mary for yourself.

The food was excellent and the service provided by the whole team was incredible especially from Naitik who was attentive and welcoming. I would highly recommend this restaurant and we look forward to coming back in the near future. Thank you.

It was a great experience food was amazing but the service was great however we came in with me and my dad wearing shorts and my mom long however they denied us entry cuz we were wearing shorts I mean I hate long shorts and pants but I had no choice cuz I don’t want to upset my mom so we went all the way home our original booking was at 6 they changed it To 7:30 went all the way home changed and went back but it was very delicious

Rude lobby boi. And the food was underwhelming.

Waste of time really. And the person who welcomed us was super arrogant and rude.

I loved this place. The food of the restaurant is very delicious

The food is somewhat not good and the service is very bad. There is a worker in front of the door of the restaurant who comments on the behavior of the customers and does not respect them. The restaurant is bad and not worth the price, and the restaurant was expensive in price. Just BAD. There is a lobby boy who keeps judging people’s outfits treating us like peasants, which I found absolutely disrespectful. Considering the price (300+£) its just a pathetic attempt trying to get a Mechlin star, fortunately though, you don’t get it by disrespecting people.

The restaurant canceled my reservation two times and when I arrived they didn't tell me

Pretentious dress code. No shorts allowed? Not even a nice pair. In summer? Really? But only applies to men!?

All food is prepared ahead of time. No consideration for allergies or intolerances. Unable to create anything completely fresh, especially given that the menu is tiny and limited. Everything was apparently mild or higher Spiced, even for children. Not accommodating at all. Again very limited of what is available and I myself have eaten better from my local take away. Sizes of meals are incredibly disappointing. Had deserts that we brought and had custom made. They wanted to charge us to give our cakes already paid for. Staff standing around outside end toilets to guide to toilets, yet toilet roll was empty in two of the toilets... Toilets were not impeccably clean as you'd expect for paying top dollar. The decor was pleasant and an incredibly pleasant architecture of the building.

This is honestly one of the best meals I have ever had. It’s very expensive but worth every penny. The service was amazing and our server advised us on what to get. I would highly recommend. The butter chicken is a must! We had a prawn curry which was also delicious.

Chutney Mary was an unforgettable experience, it truly lives up to its reputation as London’s premier Indian restaurant. The lobster starter was outstanding, and every dish was a perfect blend of spices, delivering authentic flavors with a refined touch. The service was attentive, matching the restaurant’s high-end atmosphere. The dimly lit, romantic setting made for a memorable dining experience, though be prepared for the prices that reflect the quality. A friend brought me here, and it definitely came highly recommended for anyone seeking top-tier Indian cuisine.

Overall (3.5/5, Great ambiance and food, poor service) Was looking forward to visiting this place.We had a dinner last summer and was impressed by the overall luxurious ambiance, however we were left a little baffled by the service( condescending mostly in tone) by the main host. This is something i have been observing in high end Indian dining places, as Indians going to Indian places , I could the stark difference in quality of reception by the staff between Indians and non Indians. The quality of food was good: tried all their recommended vegetarian dishes( Panner starter, dal , curries) Breads were on point as well.

Pricey but great food, great cocktails, great atmosphere, great, decor and great service. Rather pricey but definitely worth it. All of the food was amazing. The cocktails were great too. Will be definitely return again.

The behaviour of the staff is 0 out of 5, especially the staff memeber Mr James and another one who was wearing glasses and had a beard. They were extremely disrespectful to us as the customer and they were very harsh on the waiters aswell. Which I found quite unprofesional.

Although it is the restaurant is the winner restaurant of the year in London, the manager Mr.James was very Rude with the customers! I didn’t like the attitude that he gives us asking to low the voice down although we were very respectful and polite in our table.

I usually don't write negative reviews, but this experience left me no choice. My fiancé and I visited Chutney Mary to plan our post-wedding lunch. Unfortunately, the manager was extremely rude and arrogant, making us feel as though we couldn't afford the place. His behavior was deeply troubling. After reading other reviews, it seems we're not alone in this experience. For a high-end restaurant, better staff training on customer service is essential. If I owned the restaurant, I'd certainly consider replacing the manager.

There is No less than a star. The rudeness of the patron was enough .

Excellent food and service, wonderful restaurant @

Great service and very tasty food. Portions could be larger…😜

Went for the tasting menu. Lovely food. Good service and great atmosphere . Pricey though and marginal as to whether it was worth it

The Staff are extremely racist and refused to give us a table although there were many empty tables. A customer enters and pushes my wife saying off you go out, and the manager stayed quiet about it. I have been going to Chutney Mary every single year for the past 10 years or more, and i am shocked to see this type of racist assaults from the receptionist to the manager to even a customer who pushed my wife and her sister shouting out loud “off you go out” We called the Police who dealt with the situation very professionally. Never coming back to this restaurant again, and have informed all my family and friends who would also never set a step to them again.

Special thanks for Sachin restaurant manager

The absolute arrogance and incompetence of the staff baffled me. They treated us like we were stupid while trying to change something in a meal for allergy reasons, something the website said was possible for the meal. When we asked for the check since we were not happy, the manager came out and tried to explain things with an extremely passive aggressive approach. When we tried to complain about the arrogance of our waiter, the manager started being extremely rude and even MORE arrogant until I, had to speak up because he was disrespecting my parents. Horrible service, truly.

لان صدق استفزونا بتعاملهم السيء .. تعامل المدير سيء وعنصري ينافخ و يصارخ و كل شوي يقول المطعم بيقفل ١٠:٤٥ ونحنا موعدنا ١:٣٠ .. لخبطو بحجوزتنا وكنسلوها و لما قلنا له الطاولات الفاضية عندكم قال هذا الركن مقفل ..ولما حاكينا الموظفة قالت ماادري اسألوا المدير .. ووقح و ينافخ ولا كأننا جايين نتلقى خدمة This was our first time visiting the restaurant and we had great expectations. We have made reservations a month ago but when we arrived they said we cancelled it. And we were a big party. So we asked what is available he said we have only for 5 , although the restaurant had plenty of empty tables and when we point at any table they say that area is closed. Not only that, the manger was rude and raising his voice on us and saying the kitchen is closing even before we are seated , when he finally showed us the table it can easily fit 7 and there was a free one next to it. But he simply wanted to complicate things for us. When we were fed up with his behavior and said we are paying money not getting any free service so your attitude should be better than this, he was rude enough to say go out. The whole vibes of the restaurant were bad, you can notice the staff were not comfortable and tensed. They were terrified of the manger, We also heard glasses breaking from the kitchen several times in few minutes. Not only that, when arrived there was a group leaving the restaurant, it turned out later that they were also treated badly by the so called manager. Never ever in my life, i witnessed any thing like this.

Never again , the manager was EXTREMLY rude . We have made a reservation and when we arrived they refused to give us a table although there were a lot of empty tables and their excuse is that the reservation was declined . We left immediately due to the way he treated us as if we’re going to eat for free . And already ppl arrived before us were treated the same way .

DO NOT EAT HERE YOU WILL GET SICK My group of 5 had horrible food poisoning (this is the ONLY meal the 5 of us ate together) after this meal, we went for dinner and I felt uneasy before bed then woke up and vomited all day as did my friends, I didn't drink with dinner. I emailed privately with the Chutney Mary team in hopes of not having to leave this public review, but they were wildly rude and unhelpful. I told the team that this was the only meal we all ate together and that we are all now sick. I asked for a refund on both of our cards. How shameful they call this customer service: "As we do not have a diagnosis from a Doctor, results from stool sampling, any other analysis or any information in respect of the incubation time periods, etc., we cannot be certain that the stomach upset was due to the food. Therefore, as you can understand, in the absence of scientific analysis, we consider it highly unlikely that the food eaten at Chutney Mary was responsible for the illness."

Very very bad restaurant and stuff they are very rude

We had the pleasure of dining here for my wife's birthday celebration. The food was delicious, and she thoroughly enjoyed the ambience and exceptional service. Overall, it was a delightful and memorable date.

Day by day the food is improved, and tastes amazing, loves the service and ambiance

Now we've tasted first rate Indian food and loved even more

Absolutely incredible food, portions a little small Other then that 10 out of 10

Very verryyyy delicious Indian food !! Actually the best Indian restaurant in London. Vibes were great and fancy. We came 40 minutes early and they let us in which was very nice of them.

This was a return visit for me. Sometimes a first experience can’t be replicated. But my expectations were exceeded by the attentive service and the food. I had dined a year ago in September 2023 alone at your establishment, and promised to share the experience with my husband on our trip to London this year. He was thrilled. The flavors of our tasting menu were scrumptious. We will return, and I will share our experience with friends who plan to visit London in September.

Fantastic tasting menu especially the vegetarian option. Stunning restaurant and great service

The most beautiful luxury Indian style restaurant in London.

Top Indian food / you pay for the quality but it won’t disappoint

The attention paid to dietary requirements was very impressive.

The overall experience was satisfactory, but the final price was unexpectedly high.

The food is phenomenal in terms of taste. We ordered: Vegetable samosa 10/10 Venison (deer) samosa 8/10 Roasted potatoes with spring onion 9/10 Avocado Salad 7/10 (tastes good but not a salad!) Butter Chicken 9/10 Naan bread 10/10 Lamb Biryani 8/10 My main reason for the rating is that the service is soooooooo slow and the food is super spicy for the average person (nobody asked what level of spicy would we prefer) Portions are very small compared to the the asburd prices listed, even for a fine dining restaurant. Worth a try. Personally will visit again, worth a second chance!

Went for a Team dinner. Great ambience. Authentic Indian food. Would definitely recommend.

Really top-notch experience. It's definitely pricy, but the food was superb, the service was great and the space is very nice. Lamb chops, paneer, curries and naan were all very very good.

Dinned there several times. Food is very tasty and high quality. Price is on a higher side, but it’s worth it. Brought family, friends and clients there. Cocktails are amazing. Service attentive.

The place is special, the food is very delicious, but the price is high

We went on a Wednesday evening and truly enjoyed everything from the beginning to the end. The drunken chicken thighs were outstanding as well as the butter chicken. The service and ambience were equally amazing. I would highly recommend Chutney Mary and we will come back again whenever we return to London.

One of the best meals we’ve had ever!! I’m Indian so I eat traditional Indian food often. It was so fun to order some regular dishes that had a twist both in flavor and presentation. Really pretty restaurant with gorgeous presentation. Well worth every $$$ spent. I’m tempted to go again before we return to the US. Staff are lovely!

A luxurious and dangerous restaurant, from reception to exit. The staff is very classy and respectable, and reservations are required ((try your luck without reservations)) It works many times. The food is delicious, but the quantities are small, enough for one person. If you have a few people, take the order and you will not regret it, but the prices are expensive.

Invitation dress code is prohibited

Great restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and kind staff. Food is expensive (however it is pall mall!).

Good atmosphere, great starters but main courses are better at dishoom. Everything was way spicier than it should have been and is served traditionally.

Particularly nice for the calm romantic ambience. The butter chicken is a must.

Food very good, but very overpriced. Service at the table is good but bar service lacking.

Nice place for Indian food A nice place for Indian food

We were a party of eight people who went here for dinner. Our hosts highly recommended this restaurant, and they were right. The restaurant looks like an English pub from the outside, but inside, it's a very posh and luxurious setting that is perfect for an entertaining night out in central London. The place is quite large, multileveled, and with separate bar- and dining areas. The staff are discreet and polite, and they will cater to your every need. Food: This is high-end, authentic South Indian cuisine, so expect hot spices, chillies, savoury sauces, and many small plates and dishes on the table. All your traditional expected dishes are on the menu, and you should order three or four dishes per person (or share) to have a filling experience. The food is expensive. There are no condiments or sides, so you'll be spending more than you normally do on Indian food. But the food is worth it. It's delicious and satisfying.

Business lunch. Fantastic service. Really good food. Lamb chops were to die for. The biryani was really well cooked too. Really nice atmosphere and the staff were very attentive. Cannot fault the experience.

By far my favourite Indian restaurant in london , the service is perfect and i have never been let down in anything i order from the menu.

Exceptional food, service and atmosphere. Loved it!! So tasty and delicious. Meat fell apart.

Had a weekend brunch and the restaurant wasn’t crowded. The food comes in tapas style small portions but it’s very filling. Every item was delicious with brilliant service.

A standard of Indian gastronomy in London. Refined cuisine, impeccable service in a well-designed setting.

Amazing indian food experience Great host and ambiance Great location

Years in and this is still an amazing spot. Great food, atmosphere and service with the plus of having the adjacent glamorous bar. A must!

Very clean as a restaurant Indian food, excellent gastronomy, expensive, price is not worth it, children under ten are prohibited from entering. There's better I think

This’s by far the most delicious and unique Indian food you can eat. It’s a fine dining restaurant with smaller portions but relatively sufficient for two, we had butter chicken, afghani chicken tikka, and vegetables samosa and they’re spectacular! Definitely worth the visit.

Not cheap, but worth every penny. An exceptional experience!

We had such an incredible time. The food was unbelievably good! The service was fantastic and always anticipated our needs. This felt like a very special experience and cannot wait to return. Thank you!

Bad restaurant and worst staff. I came with family and immediately got out of their bad treatment

This was our second visit to the restaurant. The food, wine and service were again exceptional. And for a high end London restaurant it’s good value

It is considered an excellent restaurant for lovers of Indian spices and pepper The service is excellent and the atmosphere is calm and elegant

Chianti Mary is one of the Indian restaurants that has been awarded a Michelin Star. Advance reservation required. To be honest, the food is clean, but there are much tastier Indian places. The atmosphere of the restaurant is fantastic and the service is frankly the best possible. Prices: very high

Came across this restaurant and how lucky were we! Expensive but such delicious food. Beautiful interior. Good service. We will be back, and have been recommending the restaurant to friends.

Not cheap by any means - but truly exceptional Indian fine dining. Restaurant was beautiful and the service was top class. Still felt value for money because the food was so good. Food wise the lamb chops, butter chicken and lamb starter were world class. My one gripe is that the scallops were not trimmed and were not free of sand and grit. Such a shame because they were cooked beautifully. Will return.

Overpriced and sugar laced cocktails. I was expecting food to be fascinating but it fell short of my expectations. Biriyani is a litmus test - rice was over cooked and didn’t hit the spot in terms of complexity. The moment I walked out I knew I will likely not go back.

Nice decor, good location. The whole expriance was below average but not as far as poor. We ordred: Dn Paneer Lababdar was fine Kashmiri Pulao was very expensive for such a small portion of rice £10.00 Gulab Jamun was fine Dabba lamb curry the sauce was far too runny and not flavoursome, the colour was not appetising. Jardaloo duch was fine Asp & broccoli was a little soggy Garlic nan was very good but hugely expensive for its size Raspberry Pancetta was fine but nothing special. Rhubarb Tatin was fine The Chateau Beaumont and Lay Bay Bacchus were fine The service was without a smile, bordering on robotic. Most waiters mumbled the description of the dishes or did not know what the ingredients were, none of the four of us could comprehend what was being said. We had to ask them to repeat several times and still it was incomprehensible. I asked for the wine waiter to recommend wines and told him that we have such lovely meals in the sister restaurant Veeraswamy. One of the waiters came a cross as totally bored, no effort was made to engage. There was no quality check apart of at the end of the meal, when one of the waiters asked how did the meal compere to Veeraswamy was which we visit on a regular basis. I said diplomatically – ITS DIFFERENT. The entire experience left us underwhelmed.

If you don’t like spicy food, order biryanis. Unfortunately most dishes are extremely spicy for me ( what they call it mild ) and they don’t make it without spice.

The food was very good. The service was quite lackluster, certainly not what I would expect from the "best restaurant in London." We had to ask for water multiple times. The guy who was waiting on us seemed completely uninterested in our experience. Plus, for some reason it was very hot in the restaurant (it's late March and probably 50F outside). I was kind of disappointed overall. I almost forgot to add - something I had never seen before, on the menu it actually said each person at the table must spend at least £55. Seemed kind of cheeky.

Good ambience to start and staff was very warm in receiving and ensuring we are seated. The service is a bit slow, we had to wait for someone to take order everytime. Cocktails were good, loved the gold fashioned. The best in food was ghosh biryani without a doubt. Meat was so well cooked and spices were perfectly balance, a definite recommendation from our side!!

As you can see from my rating can not fault this restaurant Been here on a few special occasions Service is pucker from the moment your greeted at the door from the person stationed at the door From taking your drinks 🍸 order spot on superb Food is spectacular 👌 Atmosphere is divine A special mention to the staff who's mission is to make your dining as special as possible Definitely returning soon

Pre drink at the bar followed by meal in the main restaurant. Pricey but high quality, some of the tables around us were on the noisy side.

Full Review: Available @davidtriesitall on all social medias Chutney Mary London has been featured in the Michelin Guide and has been awarded the AA restaurant of the year award in 2023/24 along with 3 AA Rosettes Award for their culinary excellence. The interiors were stunning. The candlelight spaces with the dark wood and soft leather really creates this intimate luxurious setting especially as the low light bounces around the glasswares. It truly brought the classic luxury feels in. We had the following: Starters Tandoori Artichoke Hearts - £15.50 Baked Venison Samosa - £17 . For Mains Tandoori Lamb Chops - £42 Wild Venison Roghan Josh - £37 Lamb Biryani - £37 Naan - £4.85 . Desserts - Carrot Halwa Souffle with Pistachio Kulfi - £15 Gulab Jamun Tiramisu with Gold Leaf - £12 . The starters were absolutely top notch. The tandoori artichoke hearts were so flavourful. It had a slight tangy taste which was lovely. Couldn’t recommend more to try the baked venison samosas. It was so tender and packed with juicy flavour, it was amazing. I would go back just for that alone. . The mains didn’t hold back either. The tandoori lamb chops and venison Roghan josh were extremely savoury and delicious especially when paired with the garlic naan and lamb biryani. It definitely took it to the next level. . The desserts were so unique and exotic I loved it all especially their creative take on carrots and Souffle. Also the gold leaf was a nice touch and made what a luxurious night already even more classier. . This is definitely worth it in my books especially for special occasions. Add it to your list for sure! . Location: 73 St James’s St, St. James’s, London SW1A 1PH Nearest Tube Station: Green Park Station Price - ££££ Requirements - Gluten Free, Vegan options available . Catch you on the next bite ❤️ #davidtriesitall #londonfinedining #londonrestaurant #indianrestaurant #londonindianfood #chutneymary #chutneymarylondon #chutneymarys #chutneymaryrestaurant #chutneymarystjames . london restaurant review London foodie food blog London food influencer content creator London restaurant Indian food London Indian restaurant Chutney Mary London best Indian restaurant london top London Indian restaurants Indian cuisine London food London foodies London food reels foodies reels curry London curry London restaurants where to eat London food london restaurant review London foodie food blog fine dining Michelin Guide Would you try this Indian Fine Dining Restaurant? 🇮🇳🪷 Location: 73 St James’s St, St. James’s, London SW1A 1PH Nearest Tube Station: Green Park Station Price - ££££ Requirements - Gluten Free, Vegan options available . Catch you on the next bite ❤️ #davidtriesitall #londonfinedining #londonrestaurant #indianrestaurant #londonindianfood #chutneymary #chutneymarylondon #chutneymarys #chutneymaryrestaurant #chutneymarystjames . london restaurant review London foodie food blog London food influencer content creator London restaurant Indian food London Indian restaurant Chutney Mary London best Indian restaurant london top London Indian restaurants Indian cuisine London food London foodies London food reels foodies reels curry London curry London restaurants where to eat London food london restaurant review London foodie food blog fine dining Michelin Guide

Attentive wait staff and really top notch Indian food (with price to match). A delicious recommendation for lunch and absolutely delicious. Well spiced and balanced and thoroughly enjoyable.