Dishoom Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I’m here almost every week. Make sure you come earlier rather than later.

Good food here. We came at 9pm on a Friday (party of 2) and were quoted a wait of 1.5 hours but only 25 min of queue time. The queue time was accurate but the overall time was more than we waited. I think in all we waited around 1 hour. The service at the bar was bad but the service in the dining room was great. We got a variety of stuff, listed below with asterisks to indicate what we’d get again - Okra Fries - Dishoom House Chaat - Chicken Ruby* - House Black Daal* - Cheese Naan* - Roomali Roti* - Basmati Rice* - Dishoom Chocolate Pudding* - Basmati Kheer

Reservation recommended else long line. Noisy place. Food is good as always

We had a wonderful dining experience at Dishoom Kensington. The vegetarian options were delightful, though the Chilli Cheese Toast had slightly over-burnt cheese nevertheless the overall quality of the food made up for it. Despite the long queues, the wait was well worth it. A special shoutout to our server, David, who provided exceptional service and made our visit more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Restaurant packed - no idea why. Went for Brunch having been to another Dishoom for dinner about two years ago. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. I ordered the Wrestlers Naan apparently loaded with bacon, sausages and fried egg. My wife ordered spicy cheesy bread with egg on top. We sent it all back. Disappointing at so many levels - eggs not runny, naan soggy, not a big (wrestlers) portion of bacon and measly portion of spicy beans to top it off for £4.20! In summary they’ve now officially taken advantage of their past reputation and sadly lost the plot. We won’t be going there for brunch ever again.

Lovely food. Have to mention our waitress Sofia, the absoloute loveliest girl who was so understanding and catering towards my nut allergy - she answered all our questions, was so kind and was checking in regularly. She made the whole experience of being at Dishoom so memorable! Will definitely be back if all servers are as kind and attentive as her!

Had a lovely experience at dishoom! Our waitress Sofia was so lovely and attentive ! Checked on us throughout our meal and made us feel very well looked after ! Will definitely be back

If there is one Indian place in London where you MUST go, It is here. My wife and I had several Indian ex-pats tell us that we had to go here, and we were not disappointed. You need reservations because it gets busy. Rightly so. The food is seriously out of this world. Everything we ate was just fantastic. We had the Chicken tikka, Ruby Chicken, lamb shish, and chicken biriani. All amazing. Even the desserts were on fire. The chocolate pudding with chili ice cream was nuts. Heck, even a friend on Untappd (app) had been there and raved on it. Just go, please...

Honestly dont even bother. To start with our server “sofia” called my poor sister a “sir” upon greeting our table!! to which she was very upset over as she has recently developed alopecia she still looks very feminine and it is more then clear she is a woman. Was just a bit careless and offensive of the staff no apology or anything really. No one came to check on us for nearly 30 minutes….having to chase for drinks. Asked for water twice, never came. Service is just so slow! even when the restaurant became quieter the server seemed uninterested and ignored us. There were things we didnt order she argued with us calling us liars too! Terrible communication and appalling customer service. 1 star is a compliment. To say it was bad would be an understatement. The rest of the team were lovely but we wont be going back for sure.

My server florence was absolutely amazing, she really made the whole experience a whole other level, cannot fault this place at all. Will be back 10/10 service

Not only was the food delicious, but the customer service was also great. Definitely recommended.

Our experience was 10/10, highly recommend coming here for amazing service and food. I would recommend booking as we had to wait for a table to begin with but it was definitely worth it as the bar is great to have a couple of drinks. All the staff were fantastic and passionate about their job especially our waiter Daniel. Service, Food, and Atmosphere was 10/10!

Everything great , the staff is the star of the restaurant🔥

We had a fantastic meal and the bloody Mary is by far the very best!

It was fine but I wouldn’t rush back

Across the board, above average Indian food and a diner like setting. All dishes, regardless of spice indicator, has some degree of heat. Options are limited than a typical Indian restaurant but, has the highlights from rice, curry, and veg, options. If you order naan, order 2 at a time, single order is only one piece cut in half. Teas and cocktails are expansive.

I don't often write reviews, but my experience at this Dishoom was so wonderful and cathartic against the backdrop of London that in this instance I feel compelled to. The customer-facing staff were affable from the moment I stepped into their establishment, and there was a lot of immediate transparency when it came to service times and the prices of various beverages. It never felt like I was in the way; it felt like the waiters and staff were only out to please, not to rush you or to squeeze you into a tight schedule. Lucy and the trainee with her (whose name I might have forgotten, but who likewise deserves equal compliment) were on the ball the entire time I was there. They didn't interrupt during a mouthful of food and waited for moments where it seemed I was waiting and where it would be opportune to inquire about things. They were both extremely friendly and for once it didn't feel like I was on a conveyor belt in a restaurant! They certainly have a knack when it comes to people-reading. I felt obliged to leave them a tip for their exemplary service. The breakfast dish I ordered was served quickly, and the cooking was to a high standard. The coriander was plentiful (served on the side - for those who cannot appreciate this herb's grandeur); the bread was the perfect balance of bouncy and crispy; the eggs were neither too wet nor too brown; the cumin wasn't overdone; the spice was noticeable but not oppressive. I hoovered it up! The coffee was likewise a refreshing character actor and deserves equal adoration. In terms of atmosphere, there was some lovely jazz music in the background and bubbles of conversation from other diners. The decor and artwork in the restaurant drew my attention in the periods of waiting, but I regret that I didn't get to see the balcony area above where I was seated. The place feels alive and inversely uncrowded. After a hectic experience on a hot day, between train journeys, this place seems like an interim oasis. I thoroughly recommend that you give Dishoom a chance. I wasn't in the restaurant for hours but I was entirely satisified with my breakfast experience and (if - by necessity - I must return to London again) I would consider this a safe enough haven to try out the lunch and dinner menus! Keep it up, guys! Tasted just like my mum's cooking and brought me some joy on a very stressful day!

First time at a Dishoom. I want to start off by saying that both the drinks and food were fantastic in terms of quality and taste (margarita, chef's special, chicken curry, okra fries, samosas, potatoes and naan). There is something slightly off, however, about the Dishoom experience. This place is somewhat between fine dining and a diner. Something should change. The prices of the plates are not in accordance with their price. For example, the biggest plate, the chef's special lamb biryani, has a bone underneath the breading top that takes up much of the dish, turning this delicious dish into somewhat of a disappointment. If I'm going to be charged that much for tiny plates then the place should be smaller. It is just too noisy to pretend to be that fancy and have such a slick operation (everybody working there knows what they are doing). It is not pleasant to stay after finishing your meal. Otherwise, plates should be bigger or be cheaper. For such a long wait (~60) the crisps (£4!) should be complimentary or the naan portion has to be more generous. I know this place is very successful and it seems like it'll continue to be this way but something has to change for it to be fully worth it.

The service is attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring that guests feel well taken care of. The staff is happy to recommend dishes based on preferences and dietary restrictions. While the prices may be slightly higher than some other Indian restaurants, the quality of the food and the overall experience make it well worth it. Dishoom Kensington is a fantastic choice for a special occasion or a night out with friends Overall Good food. Not extra ordinary. Rice was a bit dry. 20£ for grilled chicken with some rice...

We ordered Ruby chicken, lamb chops, and chicken biryani. Ruby chicken is something exceptional and fantastic. To be honest, the rest is good. It is definitely worth the experience and I will come back again, but the downside is the very high price and crowding

Excellent food, super decor and very friendly and helpful service

Food good. Wait times crazy. Pretty expensive. Too loud. Not worth the hype still.

Spicy Spicy Spicy Love it Amazing food Friendly staff Great vibes Highly recommend it

The restaurant is excellent The food is delicious Prices are reasonable compared to other restaurants But the wait is long, so advance reservations are recommended

Horrible service and sour experience tonight being asked bluntly to leave even before we could order dessert or coffee! We were seated next to the kitchen. The Eastern European waitress that was serving us, Sophia, was especially rude and petty about the 20min of extra time we had apparently overstayed at our table. We wanted to get dessert but the rude and pushy service seriously put us off so much that we left shortly after mains. A chaotic evening of terrible service from an inept waitress who had no idea what she was doing or when to do it. Waiting 10+ minutes to order, 20+ minutes for one drink. Spilled red wine all over my jacket. Extremely disappointing experience. It was atrocious. Never again.

Just delicious. Superb flavours and great hospitality

An experience that I would live again on every visit to the city. 100% recommended, from the food to the treatment, everything exquisite

Dishoom is always a good choice. Last booking for less than 6 is 5:45pm which is what we booked. Organised, friendly and helpful staff lead you to your table and take your order. Food is brilliant and punchy in flavour as always!

Heard lots about it. I will not recommend it for people travelling to London only for Dishoom, we did that, it's not worth it for. If you happen to be near the place worth a try

Excellent dinner at Dishoom and the service was perfect. It is a very beautiful restaurant with a warm atmosphere. The only negative point is the wait (1h30).

Excellent Indian cuisine in London

Gorgeous food and great service. Fantastic cocktails!

finally managed to try the food here after hearing so many good things about it. the food was amazing and our server Alfie went out of his way to make us feel welcomed. the drinks were also really good. would definitely be back soon!

Ok, I'm not even kidding when I say this was the BEST Indian food I've ever had. We did just come from wild camping in Cornwall so maybe my standards aren't super high at the moment, but I do know a good curry when I see it, honest!

Food was very good, service was very friendly , the restaurant was very busy but that cannot be helped. Overall the food was tasty, surprisingly good for a chain.The cocktails were delicious! The rice pudding dessert was delicious and surprisingly dairy free!

The music are very loud, but everything is excellent

It's not worth the wait...we waited for about an hour and a half... Delicious but normal, crowded, noisy, loud music and darkness... The samosas came cold The service was nice.. The place in general is noisy, not suitable for children

It is a popular restaurant and there always seems to be a queue. The spices are very tasty and make a good beer snack.

Being a vegetarian Indian, I was holding very high expectations. But this restaurant has majorly non-veg options. For the main dish, in veg curries, they just have matter paneer. Plus, the service was too late. After waiting for 30 mins to get the table, the order came in 40 mins. This was just a waste of time. The craze of having veg indian food from a well-known restaurant in London faded immediately after the first visit. It is very likely that we will not visit again.

After eating here at dinner, I promptly attending the following breakfast and lunch seatings. Very good. Higher quality versions of anything you might have had before. I can’t wait to come again!

Exceeded expectations. Our server went above and beyond to make sure our experience was everything we wanted. We were celebrating our post-town hall wedding breakfast there and he even gave us a complimentary few treats after the meal. Wonderful experience!

Waited 30 minutes for a table at lunchtime. Wish I hadn't waited now. Chicken Tikka was so dry and chewy, I've had better from a supermarket microwave ready meal. The garlic naan was very dry and tasteless also. Couldn't get any garlic flavour. I should have gone to Zaika around the corner on Kensington High Street which is much much better. The chicken melts in your mouth there. Dishoom is too big and busy to cook food consistently well. It's like an Indian version of Nando's from my experience. Overhyped and overrated. Restaurant chains are never the best places to experience authentic and good quality food.

Fantastic restaurant with a fun atmosphere and delicious food. Best meal I’ve had in a long time. Our server Daniel was absolutely phenomenal. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend. Although it is a chain, excellent quality cuisine, fresh, refined, traditional and varied! Lovely staff. Interesting architecture! Favorite!

Is it the best authentic Indian food in London? Well, if the 1 hour wait line and the food doesn't confirm otherwise, I have no idea what would, because this is THE best authentic Indian food in London! The staff and service are the best! The food is awesome! I don't know what more you could ask for! We had the Lamb Biryani, House Black Daal, Roomali, Ocra Fries, Yada Pau, and the Chicken Ruby (which, by the way, was so good we ordered 2 of them). To add the cherry on top, come on a Friday because that's their live band jazz night! 100/10 would recommend!

Best Indian food and atmosphere that we know of in London. Love the art deco interior and every dish is top notch. Even the kids chicken is delicious and I ate their leftovers. Excellent drinks and service. We have just walked up several times, order some drinks and crisps at the bar and been seated within a reasonable time. Kids love the mocktails and desserts on a stick as well. Will always find a reason to come back.

If you don't have a reservation, you'll have to wait a bit, but it was well worth the wait for some really good Indian food. However, the inside of the store felt a little crowded with a lot of customers.

The best of the best Service while waiting your turn AND through the meal is super. The food is must . Highly recommended 👍

The lady who served us (wioletta) was incredibly nice and she made an incredible experience that we’ll never forget Every thing was amazing the food the ambiance and especially the service with wioletta

After visits to multiple sites, I'm beginning to think the waiting game at Dishoom is no longer worth it. Especially when they eff up the queue and my beeper is defective. Maybe it's time that Dishoom respects its collective guest's time and installs a rez system, like most other restaurants in town. The food is still good, but has there been deflation on its portion sizes? The ruby chicken was amazing, the dahl makhani rich and the chilli chicken punchy as expected. Service was solid as always, although questionable when you feel compelled to give the presumptive 15% service charge. Should always make this an option at the card machine after providing the bill instead.

Staff was very accommodating. It was busy aswell. But it didnt even reach half the hype i heard from few celebrities. Definitely felt like they had their own receipes. Had chilli chicken didnt like the flavor. I just had it since its chicken. I wouldnt go back.

Every time visiting this restaurant due to long waiting time I used to return back. Today made close to 50 mins wait and at end after tasting food felt good. Excellent service by Akshay and Toni Thanks to Akshay and Toni for taking care with lot of love and care. Will visit again.

The food was so delicious, with great service Highly recommend.

WOW. We've never had Indian food like this. I purchased their cookbook and was excited to eat at the actual restaurant and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing, the service was friendly and quick, and the drinks were unique. The restaurant itself is also beautiful.

First time in this restarant. Highly recommend making reservation if possible. We walk in for table of two. Wait time is roughly 45 mins and we were lucky to be seated inside the bar at the beginning, the meal is amazing and server is very helpful making a few recommendation. Price is reasonable and I would definitely come back next time I visit London. Line up is very long when we leave the place.

We visited for lunch yesterday and received absolutely fabulous service from Rosario our wonderful server, Ryan, and every single member of staff we interacted with. Thank you all for making it such a special experience! As always all of our food and drinks were prepared with the utmost speed, care and skill, and the chef’s special was to die for.

A very delicious restaurant with a low temperature, suitable for those who do not like hot weather. There is no air conditioning, but fans.

One of the most beautiful restaurants I’ve ever been to. The most amazing food I’ve had. And the most incredible service. Ajay, in particular, was incredibly attentive, so amazingly kind and warm.

curry taste not good.. I already visited other branches like piccadilly and covent garden their taste much batter than this plus very less quantity not worth the money

Went with ny friends for a late lunch, Ajay provided fantastic service, was super welcoming and helpful with helping us choose what to get from the excellent menu. Will be coming back and recommending!

You must try dishooms ocra and curry. Everyone who's serving you is very friendly and helpful. You can try it with family or not very warm and publike atmosphere in here!

I had a reservation that we were 15 mins late to, it was 1:30 and I had my two kids. The very attractive hostess ignored me, after 2 gentlemen cut in front of me, both did not have reservations. I interjected to say we were there with reservations she just nodded, proceeded to seat the gentlemen and then made us wait 30 minutes for a table. I thought that was pretty awful. I would have complained and left. But my son really wanted Indian food. Thankfully my kids did not have a fit having to wait until 2:30 to finally eat lunch. I think the food and ambience were wonderful but it was literally the only place we went to in all of our travels where we experienced such snooty service which ruined it for me. I would rather give my money to the hoards of other incredible Indian restos in London.

Excellent food! Good portions & really tasty food. Recommend making a reservation to avoid queuing up.

The food is perfect. - We wait too long for table availability. - i recommend pictures in the menu. - prices are high we orderd 5 plates with two cocks. It’s coasts over 100.

Akshay Karkhanis served us and was nothing but friendly, helpful and kind. He is a great asset. 👍🏼

Great restaurant, however it is too noisy

In general, I’m not a fan of Indian food…But this place is amazing! Every dish we tried was delicious, what can I say. You can ho there even if you didn’t manage to book a spot beforehand. It’ll be around 15 min wait till you get to the bar, and another 45 to be seated. In any case it’s worth it. What a great place 🥂

Service was wonderful. Taste was just ok. Curry leaves overwhelmed the taste for me. I am use to spices like cardamon, cloves, and cinnamon. Malai chicken and lamb samosa were good.

Fun experience at the highly acclaimed, art deco themed, nod to the Iranian coffee shops in Bombay (now called Mumbai). The menus was extensive but food was served quickly. Chai was good, and chocolate chai surprised me.

What a great restaurant. I would eat here every day if I could! Loved the atmosphere. Loved the service. Loved the food.

Me and my friend visited for a birthday celebration, we were served by Ermal, a very lovely gentleman, he took great care of us, was always around for any questions we had. He also took the time to explain the menu and what dishes are most popular. I highly recommend the Chicken Ruby with Naan bread (Cheesy Naan). A delicious and filling meal! We had booked online prior to our arrival, so we didn’t have to wait in a queue (highly recommend - as it can get very busy).

There is no point in food and why do they charge so much money, it just feels like it is at some railway station in India, the rest is up to you all.

Our first time at Dishoom. Akshay ( staff) explained the menu in detail and made sure everything was orchestrated well to make our experience a lovely and memorable one.

Best Indian meal we have ever had!!! It’s a must try if you are visiting London!!! Severs are so nice and helpful, drinks and food are just amazing! Wish we had 2 stomachs to try more dishes! We will definitely come back if we have a chance!

The wonderful Lucy served us; we had an excellent meal and the restaurant’s interior is so cool! Book ahead of time! Would 100% recommend this Dishoom—lots of gluten-free (for coeliacs), vegetarian options too :) Please note that i ate w a large party, but my dishes alone (2 dishes + rice) came to about £30

we had a wonderful time and we LOVE mam! thanks so much for the wonderful service 🥵

Great food at great location. Very busy location. Be prepared to wait.

Just such an amazing meal. Excellent service. Sonia treated us so well, giving excellent recommendations and endless charm. Above & beyond, matched the utterly delicious food!

Restaurant timing says 11pm, we reached there at 10:10 and were sent back saying no more reservations. They do not even have proper reservation and restaurant was not even busy.

Great food and better service. I came here for breakfast and it tasted excellent. The chai was really good and they refilled it often. Will definitely come back in the future.

Been to sister restaurant in Edinburgh, and this was just as good. Great concept, well executed. Lovely staff snd great food.

Not my first time here, remains to be an excellent choice for Indian cuisine in London. Was with 6 people, so we were able to order 20 different dishes, one better than the next. Make reservations before 6:30 or be prepared to wait an hour, still worth it. Music on Fridays.

It was so great and delicious at Dishoom Kensington. We had several dishes to share, Naan bread, homemade limonade and dessert. The vegan dish was so good! We will definitely come back again!

The food is very delicious The atmosphere is noisy

Fantastic food, great space and espectacular service. hands down to Rosario, who ensured a comfortable time and made us enjoy. To celebrate a birthday, they bring a desert with a candle and sing, adds a good plus to the restaurant experience.

Amazing food! It was an incredible experience, the flavours were all over the place but everything fit together so well. The staff were amazing, super helpful and they explained everything to us throughout the stay. This one will definitely be one of the places i will visit every time i am in London.

Very average food, service was pleasant but extremely slow. Nice atmosphere and cocktails

Food? Amazing!!! Service? Beyond compare. Atmosphere? A little loud at lunch, but beautiful setting. Definitely a must in this city!!!

Excellent food and staff. Background music was too loud for me but after mentioning to a very friendly and amusing member of staff, he arranged for it to be turned down. Excellent service.

(Arguably) the best ever Indian cuisine you can possibly have in the UK. Nothing else needs to be mentioned further.. Authentic presentations, awesome ambience and friendly staffs.

It's like Mumbai is alive in London through Dishoom! Loved the starters and the main course, Bun Maska Chai brought back memories, and so did Vada Pav.

Some of the best Indian food and some of the best customer service! The live music on certain days is a wonderful addition to the atmosphere, and the decorations and lighting compliment the restaurant well!

Get reservations for Dishoom far in advance! They’re that good!! Order the items on menu circled in black- so delicious!!

Never disappointing and always good

- - - FOOD - - - House Chaat: 4 stars Reminds me a bit of the Singaporean dish “yu sheng” Chicken Ruby: 3 stars Delicious sauce but they use chicken breast. It is cooked tenderly tho - - - DRINKS - - - Kala Khatta Sharbat: 5 stars Tangy and spicy

What a hyped up place! Food is mediocre at best and the portion size is laughable. Let’s take Chef’s special biriyani - the potion is so friggin small with a large bone conveniently placed in the middle of the bowl taking up all the place where my food should have been. Now For £25/- that’s a rip-off. What exactly am I paying for here? Ok what about the ambience? It’s loud and I mean really loud that it falls short of providing any fine dining experience but definitely provides you with a borough market (at noon time) experience. It’s really more of a diner The final touch came when the waitress started cleaning our table when we were still seated. The word ‘Dishoom’ is the sound when you are punched in the face. Clearly, that part is guaranteed.

One of the best meals I have had in my life. Service was superb. Highly recommend!

The place is buzzing and if you don’t book, expect a good 50-60min wait. Great food and fast service once you order. Have tried them in both London and Manchester.

Amazing Indian food , don’t miss out on the meat biryani and the chicken ruby . However I wished they had butter chicken on their menu , neither did they have the classic Indian sweets like gulab jamun or the ras mali

We went for lunch around 12 and didn't have to wait. Food was good but nothing exceptional. It's a well known restaurant and generally really busy. Service gets impacted due to that as one waiter is tending to many tables at same time.