Kanishka by Atul Kochhar in City of London, Westminster

We opted for the six course tasting menu as we had a voucher from buy a gift. A wonderful dining experience. The food was incredible and the service attentive also. I couldn’t move by the end of it, we were so full! We had a few restaurants to pick from with our birthday voucher and I’m so pleased we chose this one!

We enjoyed a fabulous Birthday Dinner at Kanishka last night. All the staff were very friendly from arrival and our charming waiter Clive always made sure everything was perfect for us at our table. It was a memorable meal with all the plates delicately presented and worth every penny - highly recommended.

I was very impressed when I arrived and was great by my name before I said it myself. The greeter also remembered it was my birthday and mentioned this on arrival which was nice. We tried the tasting menu. Five of the six courses were superb, some of the best Indian food I’ve ever had. The main course curry was very good but not outstanding. Service was overall very good but not a five star experience. One waiter was unclear/hard to understand when explaining the dishes. I was pleased overall however I am being very critical but constructive as I think it is five star prices for four star experience. I have dined at a Michelin starred restaurant in the same price range where the service and ambiance was outstanding. At the end of the evening staff started stacking chairs onto the bench seating whilst we were sat at our table, that was not acceptable.

Lovely venue and staff. Dishes presented well. Unfortunately disappointed by the food beyond the canopies and starters. Had high hopes for this place as it has a Michellin star. We got a voucher for this restaurant as a gift and went there on our 20th anniversary. If all the food was like the canopies it would have been a hit. We had a 3 course set menu with canopies, I'm vegan, my husband vegetarian no egg. We gave them advance notice and they said that'll be fine, the chef will make us things for our needs. On the day they did make us things for our needs but for a Michelin star restaurant with notice I expect more than a sorbet for dessert. My husband could mainly eat off the set menu, but as a vegetarian, that meant samosa with a chickpea chart for starter and chickpea and aubergine dish for main. (Unless he chose a veg biryani, but rice came with the table). I think that is poor thinking to give chickpea for starter and main. (One of our canopies was chickpea based too). Also, what was disappointing was the chickpea and aubergine dish had maybe 2 small bits of aubergine, I had to ask the waiter as didn't see any aunergine, incase he forgot the aubergine dish, then I thought it was blended in the sauce, but they just were extremely ungenerous with it. So it was just chickpea really. The rice that everyone got and was vegan anyway, to us had a bleach taste. After a point, we stopped eating our mains as they didn't feel worth the intake of calories for the quality. My husband got a Kulfi, which was so overly frozen you could barely cut into it without clinking the plate. Again, we couldn't believe what we were getting from this restaurant when our regular indian restaurants in Ilford are so unique, innovative and gourmet now and cater well for vegans, even have a vegan menu. There wasn't a vegetarian option on the set menu for dessert, so again this was maybe given to us off the main menu, I think they should have removed it from freezer when we arrived for it to be at the right level of frozen by the time we ate. They did a nice touch with a little dessert style canopy surprise for us for our anniversary, but I don't think it was vegan. Given the notice this could've been. We then got charged service on the whole amount even though our voucher convered about £100. To be honest, we were going to tip in that region anyway, but it doesnt leave a good taste when done in that manner. The vegan roti and kulcha or parata they made was quite dry and flavourless. I think it wouldn't have pushed the boat if they made me vegan roti for the table and my husband a regular vegetarian one. I know most Indian restuarants are best for their starters as it is, but the mains and desserts were poorer than usual. Really sorry. But think important to share for other people with similar requirements and perhaps for restaurant to better cater and better label as there was only 1 veg starter but it wasn't labelled as vegetarian, they said it was a print error.

We went on a great deal offering the taster menu and unlimited beer and wine. It was great food and wine and very good value. Served with style totally recommend it

Took the option of an offer, having previously thoroughly enjoyed an Atul Kochhar restaurant on a cruise. Some really delicious items, although wife found welcome drink (ginger) and food rather too spicy for her liking. Relatively simple things like naan bread were fantastic. The very pleasant and informative staff made the visit lovely. There was so much food, we don't know how anyone would manage the optional extras; we left stuffed. Very pleased to have experienced Atul's food again.

Had a lovely evening. We had the 5 course taster menu and the food was amazing. The service was also so good. We would definitely recommend a visit

Stunningly delightful. We were there to celebrate a birthday and were a party of 6 adults and a nearly one year old. From the moment we entered the hospitality from all staff was jaw dropping in friendliness, joining in with jokes to serving all that we ordered. The food was majestic in taste, texture, flavour , freshness and quality of ingredients. We ordered numerous dishes and all were just spectacular. Atul himself was there and made a point of coming to our table: what a gentleman who was so gracious. An amazing time was had by all, and I strongly advise you to go and see for yourself just how fantastic it is. We came from Bath in the West Country and oh boy it was well worth it. That says it all really!

Nice place with good ambiance and fantastic food. Quality of the food and presentation up to the standard. Price wise a bit high, but for special occasion it's worth. Will definitely try and recommend .

Super restaurant indien dans l’hyper centre de Londres. Accueil très professionnel et chaleureux, mets tres fins. Belle salle. Menus enfants pas sur le menu mais a demandé car c’est très généreux ! Bref allez y !

Tried Kanishka for the first time, good food, good service, amazing ambience. Will definitely go back. It was a lovely experience

1.The food repellently awful cold ,indifferent ,passionless .If you are not Indian you may put up with it not me because I am.Two main dishes cooked in the same tomato gravy. You don’t need to have Escoffiers DNA to distinguish this act ofculinarymalfeasance.They do better chana masala on the road side in India. Take your time my wife said as I made a funny face after tasting the chhole ! Disgusting .Monkfish with kale and a runny sauce:tepid and whimsical likely to give you anisakiasis . The rogan josh was atrocious this was one was cooked on the funeral pyre of a proper rogan josh. 2 The staff clueless , looking for leadership and clearly exhibiting yawning lassitude.This place is staffed by humans who just look sad forlorn,singular,unprepossessing.I was advised when I asked the hostess about the whereabouts of a hopsy thirst quencher ‘your beer is getting ready ! For what ?!I did manage to beg half a pint . This is a dining room that wanted be epic but by has now just given up. If you are somebody who knows nothing about Indian food expects African art on the walls of an expensive Indian restaurant and would like to have a an astoundingly poorly thought off and cooked meal this just might be your place .Good luck .

Pop into the restaurant on a Tuesday night and it was so busy. Lovely intimate atmosphere. But the reason you come is the food. I can’t say anymore apart from melt in the mouth and drooling over a piece of chicken and also lamb which was so tender I closed my eyes to savour the flavour. The little crab balls were amazing infact everything we ate was tasty not overly spicy and perfectly Presented. The best part of the meal was a selfie with the man himself!

Our second visit to kanishka following a 4 year break and we were quite disappointed! Upon arrival we were left waiting in the doorway for our table to be ready instead of being shown to the bar area. After we were seated we waited half an hour for our drinks order to be taken and the drinks to arrive. We raised this with our waiter who advised they were busy because of a party upstairs. The food was generally very good, but we felt that the lamb rogan josh was disappointing. It didn’t have the depth of flavour that we have come to expect from kanishka and it was very salty. Overall we didn’t feel that the meal represented value for money given the poor service at the start and the disappointing lamb curry.

Blown away by the amazing food and service. Chef Yash is amazing. Recommending it to everyone. Will definitely come back whenever in the area

Service very poor. Food just ok. Prices disgusting. No draught beer. How can this place have a Michelin star.? Seriously poor. We had a private dining experience. Will not be going back.

I was bought a voucher for my birthday and trust me when I say that if it wasn't for this we would have probably left. When we first arrived we were told to sit outside (which was on a cold day) alongside another couple and another family. We were told they are very busy inside and when they have our table they will come get us. We had a table reservation for 215pm. While we were sat outside no one even bothered to come and ask us if we wanted a drink while we waited and sat outside in the cold. My husband 20 mins later went in yo ask when we would be seated and was told soon! When we finally did get out table 30 mins late we were given a menu and then no one came to ask for our order for another 10 mins we had to ask twice for some attention. When we finally ordered our good we were told there was a welcome drink waiting for us which arrived 10 mins after our starter did again after asking various waiters for where our drink was. Our main arrived and it was ok, not the standard you would expect for the prices that are charged. We got talking to the couple next to us who also was having a similar experience to us not great. It seems that the restaurant is going a bottomless brunch, as well as being a normal restaurant. I would say stick to being a good restaurant then people will come back don't do a bottomless brunch at the same time the service for the normal diners is not there. My husband and I have eaten at Atuls restaurant in Marlow and what a difference alot calmer where do you get the service - please go back to concentrating on being a good restaurant, less tables not do close that you are having conversations with the couple next door to you and a great service.

We booked the 7 course valentine tasting menu for our anniversary. There was a choice of vegetarian or meat option for each course and the vegi options were every bit as tasty and inspiring as the meat options. My favourite course was the scallops in a creamy coconut sauce. Even the sorbet was a pleasant surprise as had a chilli and lime kick to it. I think the kitchen staff had forgotten us at one point as they brought our course 5 before we had has course 3 but this led to a leisurely evening and they topped up our drinks free of charge and waived the service charge even though we would have been happy to pay for it as sometimes these things happen when it's a busy night especially as there had been a mini disturbance when a fire engine turned up outside and four firemen entered the restaurant but luckily a false alarm. Anyway if you want to try a new style of Indian, definitely give this restaurant a visit.

Gorgeous tasting menu full of beautiful dishes with a wide range of favour combinations. Generous amounts of food, you will be full. Very friendly service. Tasting menu served at a relaxed pace to let each course go down - a well spent 2 hours

It may have Atul Kochhar’s name over the door but there’s only one Kumar here - Ashok Kumar and what a nice guy, he paid us a table visit after we had mentioned his excellent GBM efforts this year and he seemed genuinely pleased we had enjoyed his food and followed his progress. Anyway, to the cuisine. I had to try the lamb chop on my first visit here and the good lady had the monkfish, oh wow both were sensational, lamb pink and cooked to perfection with beautiful spicing and a bit of a fiery chutney. I did try the monkfish and that was another level with the most flavoursome spices without ruining the fish, as robust as this fish is. While we waited for mains the chef sent a little interlude, a samosa with chickpeas, sauces spices and deliciousness, the pomegranate seeds popped, the coriander, cumin, garam masala and whatever other hidden spices sung with a beautifully balanced touch, dancing in the mouth without overpowering the tastebuds. For mains I rather over did it on the lamb with a Punjabi curry, but mrs hungry got it bang on with lobster, not something i would normally go for but it had such a fantastic acidic note cutting through the sweet meat it as absolute ace and one lobster dish I may try in the future. Deserts were, guess what? Rubbish, joking of course! Rarely, or more accurately never, would I have a dessert in an Indian restaurant but the pistachio kulfi with chocolate mousse was screaming at me and my ears could not take it - it had to be devoured. Just one complaint - should have been double the size! This is posh curry - don’t expect a cheap vindaloo after a few beers out, go here for fine dining with spice and cooking from a master. I cannot wait to return and try some other mouthwatering dishes. I just hope when this chef opens his own restaurant wherever it may be, it’s at No. 42!

We have had an amazing experience, from food and drinks to the atmosphere and service - I will definitely be back soon!! 🥰

Lovely restaurant ; perfect before a night out with the girls! Food was also great. Will definitely come back in the future.

This was such a fun spot for me and my girls for a cute night out. we came for dinner and from the ambiance to the service we couldn't fault it. 10/10 experience we will be back for sure!

The food was delicious and the drinks were so good, we were all so impressed! The waiters were so helpful with the menu and recommended great stuff. Definitely going back ASAP!

Went for dinner with my friends to kanishka, the food was so good! All the staff were friendly and helpful, can’t wait to go back!

Would recommend! Came for a girls dinner with friends and I would definitely return. Food and drinks were great and there was a good atmosphere.

Lovely atmosphere nice food and good service! Will be going back soon, one of the nicest modern indian restaurants that i have tried!

I had an amazing time with my friends ! The food was amazing and the vibe was immaculate. It's by far the best indian restaurant in London !

Great atmosphere/ambiance! And the food and drinks were top notch. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again soon. ☺️

Had such a lovely time at Kanishka with my girl friends! We loved the vibe, the staff was very nice and the food was exquisite. We will definitely come back! Indian food is my favorite x

Amazing food with great customer service! All the food was so delicious and fresh. A great vibe will definitely return!

Came here for dinner and the food quality and services are top-class, it is also in the perfect location. Would definitely recommend coming here for dinner!

Our table of two was booked for 9:00pm on Saturday evening, we had called ahead to advise that we were stuck in traffic so arrived at 9:15pm. We were greeted by friendly staff who promptly sat us in the main area of the restaurant, as...

am hugely disappointed by the quality of food . Presentaion excellent but did not match the taste. What a shame! Desserts were just ok. Butter chicken was flavourless. Naan was good. After the starters, the waiter took away the small plates the food was served...

Lovely restaurant and really creative Indian cuisine. Lacks the five star of a few other places that are better in the area but that's really down to service which is a notch below.

Very elegant decoration and too kind the personnel. The food was not that nice as expected and the prices too high for the quality.

So disappointed. Food was tasty hence not a 1 rating but service and restaurant itself was appalling

Very disappointing couldn't eat starter waited 45mins for a drink main course just ok don't sit at the back by window drafty

Had an amazing time at Kanishka. The waiters were extremely attentive, and explained all the dishes on the menu. I had the best lamb gosht and the appetisers were delicious. We came for a birthday and they made us feel extremely special and well cared...

Delicious flavourful food and incredible service from the staff at Kanishka. I loved dining here and will definitely be back to try the Tasting Menu!

Absolutely delicious food, the staff were courteous and helpful, an overall wonderful evening. Will definitely be returning soon!

I had an incredible experience at Kanishka! First and foremost, the staff were so lovely and helpful! Of course the food was fantastic as well so I’d wholly recommend others give it a try.

Really great food and fantastic service! I would reccomend 100%. I had the lamb rogan which was definitely the best I’ve ever had!

Having spent months anticipating the evening and as a lover of Indian cuisine and fine dining, the disappointment was all the more acute. It’s difficult to be objective about the quality of the food itself given the exceedingly poor service. Things started badly when told...

Absolutely stunning food. The food was very delicious and had great portion sizes. I highly recommend the samosa dish with the fantastic chickpea curry and the main lamb. Excellent service as well 10/10 and would return.

It was a fantastic dining experience in my many visits to UK. Scrumptious food, courteous caring and smiling staff served the delicious food. Fish melted in mouth pistachio kulfi with jelly and chocolate mousse was killing. Crispi in coconut milk with caramel was superb. Dal...

Had the benefit of a voucher as a gift from our son although cost would have not been excessive had we not. Food was delicious a delicate take on 'curry' but all the same so very different. Staff were attentive, knowledgeable and very helpful. All...

At the outset, it was a pleasantly surprising food experience at Kanishka. Located very close to Oxford Street at Maddox St with an unassuming character, I found this Restaurant very welcoming with its subtle but impressive ambience. The ala carte food and drinks has the...

We had a lovely early dinner at Kanishka yesterday. Delicious food, wonderfully spiced with very good size portions. One of my family is vegan and he was very well catered for without fuss, unlike some other restaurants. His vegan meal was exceptional! Very helpful and...

Sophisticated, delicious, indian food served in lovely decor, with friendly, attentive service. We loved the grilled halibut goan dish and the Muntjac keema. Gitanshu who served us was helpful and kind.

Had a voucher gift for the 5 course tasting menu with drink from Kanishka which we booked and then attended. We paid for the additional wine flight as well The food was average and the portion size was very small, wines were nice but the...

Wonderful food, enticing and beautiful spicing. Large portions and excellent and different menu choices. Helpful and attentive staff. Best Indian restaurant we have been to for a while.

Extremely disappointed, the food was less than average. Absolutely nothing special about it at all and extremely expensive, won’t be going again.

Disappointed with our experience. We had fixed price menu. Food was bland and small portions with expensive price tag. When Atul Khochar, the owner, was there but did not even acknowledge any of the guests. Service was very poor and rushed. Won’t be coming back...

What amazing food and service! We went to celebrate a number of special occasions (family birthdays and our wedding anniversary) and we could not have had a more lovely experience! And we would especially like to thank Jatin, Pankjay, Roshan and Dheeraj for their kind...

Fantastic night. Had the five course tasting menu which was sublime with every course cooked to the highest level. So many different and contrasting flavours. Good selection of cocktails. Staff were so courteous and took time and pride to explain each course. Definitely recommend.

My husband and I visited for our first wedding anniversary. We wanted a restaurant for a special occasion and Kanishka certainly delivered! We had the 7-course traditional tasting menu and every course was exquisite! Each course kept getting better, but our favourites were the chicken...

Phenomenal private dining experience for some colleagues and our clients. The set menus of modern Indian food are varied, incredibly tasty and well presented. Service was attentive without being overbearing and unlike so many other restaurants’ private dining, it was efficient and quick without feeling...

Wonderful. Gitanshu and Dheeraj provided us with excellent service and accommodations. The food was impeccable, drinks sublime. A must try.

Pankaj is a star! He made our time at Kinishka all the more memorable. Charisma, kindness, and hospitality — he deserves all the best. Thank you, Pankaj ⭐️

Amazing food and ambiance. The server named Gitanshu made my experience even better. Would highly recommend this place!

What a fabulous lunch - thank you to all the staff at Kanishka for making it such a special occasion. 6 of us had the tasting menu: each course was beautifully presented and all tasted amazing. The service was excellent, all the staff were welcoming...

Visited as part of a birthday celebration. Unfortunately this restaurant was disappointing and didn't match the expectations of a restaurant on the Michelin list. We visited on the Buyagift 3 course lunch. Food had good portions and overall was tasty- parts of our dessert were...

The Atul Kocher name attracts due to Michelin Star with it. Our experience turned out to be contrary. The Starter and Desert were good. Main course was ordinary. We asked not to make paneer sweet but they did as much they can . Bhindi is...

Beautiful interior but unfortunately then it was down hill from there. Had the 5 course dinner- was unimorossad when asked about the paired wine went told it was Prosecco and peach wine …. Lost me after that ! First course of tomatoes was basic. The...

We chose here for my wife's birthday celebration. We had a lovely evening with family but sadly the restaurant did not contribute to this. First up, the table for 4 of us was small, resulting in much shuffling of cutlery and plates etc. Secondly, no...

The location is good, the food is good but not for the restrictions and price. Buying a gift voucher is restrictive. It can only be used mon to thurs and not for special occasions e.g. valentines , father day etc. This annoying, however not the...

We were bought the 5 course tasting menu as a Christmas gift. I was excited to have received something involving Atol Kochhar and now I've been, I'm still excited to go again in the future and take all my curry loving friends. Every dish was...

Was bought a tasting menu experience for Xmas & used it for dinner. The service was excellent- very friendly. The food was delicious & lots of it! The venison was perfectly cooked. Had goat curry for the first time & would have it again. Every...

Excellent in all respects. Not cheap though. Every dish was a delight and perfectly spiced. Staff attentive, informative and friendly. It’s a real treat to eat in this refined space though our table for 4 people was far too small (by the door). You have...

I highly recommend this restaurant as the food is absolutely beautiful and the staff is super friendly. I've been there for the second time and will definitely visit again. The second time I took my husband for dinner and we went for the 3 course...

Booked here with high expectations, upon arrival a manager was at reception completing some paperwork, he didn't even lift his head or acknowledge us and a lady had to come and greet us. Not the best start. The food was okay but we felt it...

We had the three-course dinner menu, and the vegetarian options were delicious. Top-class service, with friendly, knowledgeable staff. A special shout out to Pankaj, who'd been working there only three weeks. Not cheap, but great for a special occasion!

We were part of the BBC Good Food Magazine subscriber event. A birthday treat for my husband. We both believe this is probably the best Indian food we have ever had. Everything was freshly prepared and the service was excellent My only criticism is regarding...

Had lunch using the Time Out four course offer and it was delightful. Exquisite, beautifully presented food which tasted as good as it looked. Service was meticulously polite and helpful. Couldn’t fault it would love to go again.

Terrible food and awful hygiene We went as a couple to dine here after spotting it dor Indian food, 30 minutes before reaching here. There werent too many guests but service was delayed. Food tasted streetside, with most of the staff incapable of mansplaining to...

We booked this restaurant well in advance of our trip to London and nearly changed our mind after reading negative reviews. But, we are so pleased that we kept our booking. From the moment we walked in, we were made to feel so welcome, and...

I dont get the hype. The food was indeed delicious, but at this price point it needs to be so much more. The service was spotty, and definitely -1 star for the officious hostess who was so awful we almost turned around and left. Cocktails...

Considering Atul’s reputation and Michelin stars held at other restaurants, we were a little disappointed by Kanishka. Whilst the food was ok, it wasn’t particularly special and very overpriced. Having been “wowed” a number of years ago at one of his earlier restaurants at the...

We ordered the tasting menu which is £75 per person and the waiter kept rushing us though the courses. When we asked if we could have a little bit of time between the courses to enjoy it he honestly said that they were very busy...

I was looking forward to eating here for some time after first discovering Atul Kuchhar at Benares. The food there was exquisite and beautifully presented. However Kanisgka could not be further away. Any hope Atul has if regaining a Michelin star has gone forever if...

Had a lovely time at Kanishka, food was delicious. Server Gitanshu was very attentive and professional. Would definitely go again.

I don't know how anyone can describe the food here as 'nothing special'! It's Indian cuisine on a high level, with excellent service. It's expensive, but you are getting much more refined cooking than at your local Indian restaurant. Returned last night for the first...

Recently visited on a Saturday night. We were given a table with a seat in in the corridor. We asked if we could move to one inside but advised all booked. Those tables remained available though and we were in the way for the waiting...

Booked this restaurant specifically for the Chicken Tikka Pies as I have had them at Pub in the Park. I was not disappointed. Fantastic service from the moment you walk in, lovely friendly atmosphere and the food was amazing. Would definitely recommend.

This Can be summarized very easy: Food is good, but nothing special whatsoevee - very inadequate value. If you are looking for a special indian experience: this is NOT The place

We came on a TimeOut offer as the restaurant is convenient for Frieze Art Fair and Royal Academy. Three courses all exceptionally good, authentic and not too hot. The staff were good. They spotted and corrected a minor error with apologies without prompting when paying....

Everything was wonderful, one of the best meals I have ever had in a restaurant. Service great, atmosphere great. Can’t wait to go again.

Divine food, great ambience, service from the waiters was really lovely. We will be visiting again! The only thing we were a little underwhelmed by were the cocktails as they weren't to our preference but this did not detract from a fab meal.

Firstly the dish prices were extortionate! The mixed grill starter dish for one was £32! and the main dish Aubergine & Tofu was £28! The waiter was friendly but unfortunately he mixed tap water with our bottled water without asking us! Overall the food was...

We were really excited to try Kanishka with my family and was pleasantly surprised to get a walk-in table on the condition that we would be finished in an hour. We ordered our starters and mains straight away as we wanted to feed our one-year-old....

Booked here with high expectations, upon arrival a manager was at reception completing some paperwork, he didn't even lift his head or acknowledge us and a lady had to come and greet us. Not the best start. The food was okay but we felt it...

This delightful food has to be tried. I took my wife for a date night and the food more than lived up to the hype. We ate the Onion Bhaji, Chaat, Paneer Makhani, Aubergine, Black Daal, Rice and Roti with a bottle of Atul's red...

We decided to dine at Kanishka on Saturday 22nd October 2022 to celebrate Diwali. There was nothing about this place, whether it be the deco, ambience, the service, management attitude or the food that would indicate this was a fine dining restaurant! Started off at...

Was recommended to visit this restaurant by some friends and wow is all I can say , I loved it ,great food drinks great service. The food was by far the best Indian food I have had in ages ,well cooked flavoursome well plated ....

Really good place, food is excellent. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful in advising dishes and we enjoyed it. Would recommend.

Couldn't fault from beginning to end. Arrived early and told the table was ready. Excellent and attentive service throughout and from all staff. Fine dining cuisine and the food was amazing. We had the 5 course tasting menu which was paced very well and didnt...

We booked the set lunch menu with a free cocktail. While the menu was limited (only 3 choices) the food was excellent and well delivered in a reasonable time. Though the restaurant was quiet so the kitchen would not have been particularly stretched. The mackerel...

Food excellent. Service quite slow. Had a Travelzoo voucher for a 3 course meal for two with a cocktail each. Unfortunately Kanishka did not honour this as voucher deal cheaper than advertised. Had to pay additional costs. Also set meal does not include incl. rice.

I had a surprise Anniversary dinner here and was amazed by the food and excellent service. The food was so tasty and the waiters were friendly and made us feel so comfortable. They also surprised us with a special Anniversary cake at the end of...