Maharajah Indian restaurant in City of London, Westminster

Odd bland so called tandoori. No smell of cooking being done in the restaurant. No reason for a tip added. Would not have tipped as it was not earned . If this is your very first time having Indian you may be tricked into pretending it’s good. Until you have had half decent Indian . It’s kinda sad as this is literally the first time I have had bland boring Indian food. No joke not being rude being totally honest. This was the most boring Indian food I have ever had.

God genuint indisk mat, fräscht och trevligt! Vi åt tre olika kycklingrätter och var mer än nöjda.Ligger perfekt centralt på Queensway.

All the signs were there. Almost empty at 7:30 on a weekday. Offered the table by the loo. A basic menu in both content and style. Service very prompt but my starter produced almost instantly wasn’t very warm but was burnt. Had it been sitting around for a while perhaps? Main course had generous portions, but tasted of nothing distinctive. The lentils tasted like the curry. Naan made of cardboard. Staff spent all the time on their phones and even continued the conversation as I was brought the bill. The kitchen is on another floor and I could see there is a dumb waiter. But the staff shout to the kitchen at a volume which makes me think it is not on another floor, but on a different planet. Why have I given this one star? Frankly, I’m not sure, it should be zero really. Return to the 1970s when we didn’t really know about foreign food and it was all a bit exotic. If you remember that era with affection, then this is the place for you. No, I shall not be back.

Food was useless and no taste. We went there after reading the reviews , with great expectations but we were astonished to have such bad experience. There was no taste in food 0/100

Excellent food, fine service, reasonably prized, calm and friendly atmosphere, real restaurant with white table cloth. Not a hint of a chabby fast food place.

Excellent food and service . Freshly cooked . We had a chicken and lamb thali . Plenty of variety and plenty of food efficiently served for a pre theatre meal

we went with a reservation and they didn't let us in because we had our child with us. This business has a problem with children but it doesn't say anywhere that it doesn't allow them because it knows it's illegal. He was very rude to us, they almost threw us out. First time I encountered such racism! They are unacceptable!

I had booked a table for four -3 adults amd a toddler and upon arrival they told me they dont have a high chair and that the 22month old can sit on the couch and eat and that they dont have anywhere to store our stroller-only solution would be to leave it out on the street. I told them i would close it and surely they could place it in a corner and they would not hear of it They basically wanted us to leave. It was 730pm and we had nonwhere to go with a toddler at this time. They werent at all apologetic or sorry. They just opened the door for us to leave.

During a recent 3 week trip to the UK and Ireland I was delighted by the positive and friendly encounters I had with locals as I travelled around except for this instance. I was out looking for a quiet dinner and this restaurant looked good from the outside so I went in. The lone waiter at the time seemed reluctant to have me in the place let alone give me a table. After a short while I was ushered to a table. The menu wasn't extensive however Butter Chicken seemed the most appropriate choice given I wasn't especially hungry. I also ordered a glass of wine. The meal when it was delivered, was dumped on the table without grace by another waiter as if it was contaminated. He seemed resentful for being interrupted from scrolling on his phone to do some actual work. It took an age to order another glass of wine later. The Butter Chicken itself was OK though nothing to write home about. Just before I left a party of three people came into the restaurant and were also surprised by the rudeness of the waiter when asking for a table. They queried me on my experience and I told them it was the rudest wait staff I had ever encountered and would never ever come back. Given I live in Australia that promise will be easy to maintain. I try as much as possible to only post positive reviews but my experience in Maharajah was so bad I don't want others to have to go though the same thing. I probably shouldn't worry too much because if the standard of service I received is maintained, I cannot see them remaining in business for much longer.

We called to make reservation for a family dinner. A rude person asked us to book online, but the website states to call for reservations. We were so disappointed and took our business to another Indian restaurant nearby.

Bon plats, service aimable mais restaurant très étroit , nous étions tout au fond et avons subi les bruits du service toute la soirée . Tables très rapprochées. Ça n’était pas une soirée très agréable . À noter que le restaurant ne sert pas d’alcool.

Ήταν όλα παρά πολύ γευστικά … καλή εξυπηρέτηση ….ποιότητα … θα ξαναπηγαίνα ευχαρίστως ..ήταν όλοι πολύ ευγενικοί!!!!!!

Le repas était délicieux, plein de saveurs. Les portions étaient généreuses. L’accueil était très poli et courtois. Le restaurant a atmosphère mignonne.

Great Value for money. Very tasty curry recipes served with rice and nan. Restaurant and table space are a bit limited but food quality and service over compensate! Definitely recommended

The lamb korma was the most tender I have ever had. Wonderful spices but not overpowering. The starters were very flavorful and tender as well. The naan was perfection. Right off the Bayswater tube stop. Well worth the trip.

🚨⚠️ read🚨⚠️ Absolutely terrible, me and my friends went out and wanted Indian and there was a place 4.4 stars so we went in we all ordered and it came out quite quickly me and my other friend got prawn and chicken kurma bc we always like that but when we got it it was like eating pounds of sugar and was just absolutely terrible I mean disgusting so we tell them they say they'll remake it and they bring back tika masala and again way to sweet and in my personal opinion to spicy at the same time at that point we don't want it anymore but they insist they bring us curry we try to say no but they insisted so we get it and it's literal soup it was good but curry shouldn't be soup and it shouldn't take 3 tries to make good also they were taking out the trash while we were eating all in all it was terrible and its hard to mess up Indian food

Went inside the restaurant with my family, when one of the servers stopped us at the door. The server told us we were not welcome inside with a buggy. We explained that it was a wheelchair, and he answered that the restaurant don’t allow wheelchairs either. Felt very discriminated against and disappointed that this happened in 2023. Luckily the indian restaurant across the street had no problem with moving a chair to make room for the wheelchair.

Trying to make a booking with them this morning but they keep hanging up. They wait for me to say hello then put the phone down. Very odd behavior.

Booked this restaurant as a result of the high ratings. Sad to say the food was not good. I echo what other reviewers say that you can't have any alcohol but that wouldn't have bothered me that much if the food was good. London is spoiled or good Indian options but this is unfortunately not one of them

Thanks Nayeem - as promised left a review with your name. Food was good. And service was nice thanks! Will come back again next time

Absolute disgusting .. food and the manners of the people who serve .at this restaurant ..they overcharge my Mrs for 2 simple dishes ,for take away then hand her over someone else,s order by mistake ,when we rang the restaurant to bring the food back person answering the phone was so rude to my wife and told her to get lost.and don't come back she was so shaken of this individuals behaviour we reported the restaurant to the trading standards keep away from this maharajah restaurant they are Indian/bangalee con artist,s based at queensway ..regrettably we will not be ever going there again ....

Restaurant où la cuisine est excellente mais le choix de la table impossible, les clients sont stockés tous en un...

tasty foods and services is their main aim of this place i was not dissatisfied by the foods nor the services i received by the well spoken and we’ll mannered guys will come again in near future

Amazing. The staff was really friendly and on bonus they have a good quality food, plus it also reminds of home(India), With good atmosphere to chill as well as relax. And the best part is food is at really reasonable price

Had a dinner with a friend and this Indian restaurant was a good choice. The staff was friendly and spoke good english. We took Tikka Masala and tandoori chicken and both of the dishes were good in traditional taste. Would come again, but there are...

We went to Maharaja for dinner. The service was friendly and the food was very good. I think the dishes are reasonably priced as well. Tasty and spicy like it should be!

Nous avons pris des plats à emporter. Très bon notamment pour le curry végétarien. Accueil sympathique et service assez rapide...

Très bon indien. L’accueil est souriant. La nourriture est délicieuse. Petit restaurant qui ne paye pas de mine mais que...

I am back again to taste their lively food chicken tikka biryani with green 🌶 My favourite dish and the staffs are good too Be back again guys

Been here again after a while had a chicken tikka with Chana masala and nan Really enjoyed it Waiters recognised me as I came in and treated me specially this time Will come again soon

Very nice place to begin with Foods are authentic and fresh ans came on the table very quickly Nice and polite waiters are around you always when you need them Will be back soon

Nice foods are available here really enjoyed the service with polite altitude of the waiting staffs liked the mix grill and the lamb rice and nana Coming again next time too

I went here on a Monday night and I was the only one in the restaurant..which should have been my first clue to leave. But, against my better judgement, I was seated by an unfriendly gentleman who kept trying to “recommend” items to me because...

servizio..... speciale con una gentilezza e cortesia incredibile, ho mangiato in tantissimi ristoranti del genere ma questo li batte tutti,...

First time we tried here it was really fantastic Nicely cooked food and grilled dishes Waiters are polite also Loved the decor of that place Will come back again

I ate here twice and the food is delicious! Plus the staff is very friendly, funny and kind! I hope to go back soon!

the food quality is of high standard and it is consistent the food and ambience is real good the waiter sadiq provided really good service and recommend some good dishes

My family came to see me and I brought them to Maharaja. We ordered a mix of different dishes and everything was absolutely amazing. This restaurant should be recognized more by tourists and local people because it's a hidden gem

Original Indian cuisine. Surely an authentic, original Indian style restaurant. Tasty well prepared food, original recipes and quality ingredients. We will visit the local restaurant again. For Indian cuisine lovers the experience will not disappoint you.

Just had a recent visit. Children love to go there. Tandoori Chicken and chichen Tikka and nan bread was great. Gulab Zaman to ends with. Perfect dinner. Service was very swift.

C’est la deuxième fois que nous mangeons au Maharadjah. Les bouteilles d’eau sont une arnaque. Le poulet est bon.

We enjoyed very much with the services and the food we ate Specially samusa and onion fry Overall every thing was great Will be back soon I do recommend this place a lot

Very tasty griied mix with veggy and naan Loved the way they served with smiles very professionally done We enjoyed staying there Highly recommended

Been with my friends first time here heard about a lot of this place Really nice and tasty food and beautiful atmosphere Sttuffs are really helpful here Will recommend a lot and be back soon again

Really very nice place when we came in Waiters are very welcoming and smiley Food was very tasty and authentic the nam was top class Will be back soon

Consistent food and services are the only things which brings customer like me and others back to them I believe Keep up the good work guys

I am again happy with their food and services Tasty authentic food and well behaved waiters who knows what they are doing in busy time Love to come back again

Great restaurant, great service! We came here after a long flight and bus ride, and the chicken tikka masala was the perfect remedy. Mohamed was great; he was very attentive and also very funny. This was my first time in London, and it was a great beginning to a great trip. Would definitely come again!

The food is authentic indian cuisine, the place is suitable for large families, overall a great place.

Went Sunday evening with my wife and had food on her choice. The chicken curry seem better test than previous visits and vinda aloo was delicious too and the dal and pilau rice was awsome test also service was quick and efficient

A lovely restaurant I visit regularly. Run like a Swiss watch by owners and staff I really can’t fault it . Happy staff , tasty food , and clean restaurant.

Great food and great staff. Open late and were very quick with our food and service. Would definitely come again!

We live in NYC and eat Indian quite regularly and from all over NYC. This was hands down one of the best meals we’ve ever had. The staff was lovely and engaged our somewhat unruly four year old making her laugh. We almost passed this place over but we are very glad we didn’t.

Bon restaurant indien, accueil sympathique, des habitués ou des touristes comme nous. Cuisine de qualité comme nous pouvons l’avoir sans d’autres restaurants indiens.

Friendly service and good food - what more can you ask for? Oh - good value too! Would definitely recommend if you are in the area - really good traditional local restaurant

Au niveau de la nourriture, aucun problème c’était très bon (sauf pour les cheese naans qui étaient sans goût car fourrés avec de l’emmental et non de la vache qui rit comme en France). En revanche, pour l’accueil, ce fut exécrable ! On nous a forcé à nous installer à une table à côté d’autres personnes (nous étions les uns sur les autres) alors que le restaurant était vide, et ce sans aucun sourire ni même un bonsoir ! Le coca servit devait sortir d’une bouteille ouverte depuis longtemps (pas de bulle, pas bon en goût). Et bien sûr, tout le reste du repas sans amabilité de la part des serveurs... Par contre très raisonnable pour le prix, et les portions sont copieuses.

Wonderful dinner experience. Indian cuisine was as good as we have ever eaten. Staff members were all courteous, helpful and attentive. Amazingly delicious!

Wij waren hier zaterdag 8 februari 2020 geweest. Het was een knus tentje. Met vriendelijk en vooral grappig personeel. We hadden curry besteld met naan brood. Het eten was vers bereid en heerlijk van smaak. Prijs was ook prima.aanrader!!!

Best indian food in Bayswater,nice atmosphere. The staff was brilliant, service was super. It was my second time in the restaurant and my expectations were not disappointed. Elisa

Near to Bayswater subway station, small tables but ok. Clean, good food, not expensive, toilets ok. Definitely Recommended.

The food is delicious.....service is top class.A good Indian cousin restaurant. Good cosine and selection of Indian and Bangladeshi food. The prices are moderate, the place is large and clean. Good for familys and everyone who likes Indian food. Location is good too. I recommended place for good dinner or lunch for such Indian food.

We went to the London for the weekend for our Anniversary and really wanted to have some Indian Cusine we throughly enjoyed it.The food was so tasty with lots of flavour and lots of variety of choice.The Staff were friendly,very hospitable and made us feel welcome.They had a laugh and a joke which created a great atmosphere.The restaurant was packed full of customers which shows how popular it was.Will certainly go back when we visit London again :)

vety tasty food and service best tikka dishes i have ever had after a long time with mixed rice liked the way they handle customers when they are very busy will be back again soon

Went for a meal with my partner, was pleasantly surprised. Great service from Mohammed & great food! Thanks!

Essen war sehr lecker, der Service sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Ich habe den Schaschlik mit Huhn bestellt und wurde informiert, dass das ca. 15-20 min. dauern würde, da er frisch zubereitet wird. Das Warten hat sich gelohnt! Wir hatten noch das "Chicken Balti" mit Tamarindensauce. Auch dieses Essen ist sehr zu empfehlen. Die Sauce ist super-fruchtig. Wir kommen definitiv wieder! Die Preise sind für londoner Verhältnisse moderat und den Portionsgrößen angemessen!

Honestly don't get all the 5 star reviews? This was by far the worst Indian meal i have had. And i rarely give bad reviews but for i can make no exceptions.Service was indeed very good as previously reviewed but the food was oily and chicken & lamb both very chewyHardly any sauce in our curries, just meat floating in an unusual oily substanceThe veg side dish was good and proved they are perhaps capable of good cookingJust not on our visit!I do find lots and lots of 5 star reviews very suspicious, especially when they have been written by people who have never written a review before!One to avoid!!Oh and when we told the waiter the meal was bad he just shrugged and walked away - not the first time he'd heard that kind of feedback i think!

Very tasty restaurant, Quickly service, thé servant Ali is incredible, Nice and charming !!!! Thank you for this moment

Me and my girlfriend went in this place to try for the first time Indian food.. And it was very good. If you don't know what to eat and want to try some specialities ask about Ali, he is very kind and helps you in the choise. Thank you Ali, see you soon in Italy maybe

Very tasty biryani And masala call mince man also nice aswel Waiters are very friendly also No wonder this place was busy and everybody were happy Will be back again and again

Loved the food which was finished by me Finger licking taste Nice place to have tasty food Will be back again like always

Muy buena onda los camareros, gente muy amable y simpática

Really dedicated staff, Nice enviroment and good food. Many options on meny, it got something for everyone.Over all a splendid experience.

they have perfected the service and the food to a tee good quality indian food had a platter for starters

Went to having dinner on a busy Friday night got chosen table and having few balti dishes and curries with naan bread and pilao rice really delicious and value for money wonderful evening at maharaja thanks for the excellent service and delicious food

Somos um casal e duas crianças, fomos em uma noite de sexta, casa cheia. Aguardamos por nossa mesa em uma sala de eventos privados, sentados confortavelmente, onde já pudemos pedir bebidas e olhar o menu. Depois, instalados no salão principal, comemos uma deliciosa sequência de pratos típicos, desde entradas frias e quentes e os pratos principais. É possível tomar cervejas indianas e vinhos franceses, entre outras opções. Gostamos de tudo!!! Ótima pedida em Londres!!!

The service is friendly waiters, staff and owners know me personally now hence, they always go the extra mile to make my meal special. Every time I came here I see many tourists from different countries dining here with family and friends.

5 Stars ! Tasty food ,attentive waiters and very reasonably priced Contains good vegetarian choices which I’m happy about and a good selection of alcoholic beverages also . I have been visiting Maharaja regularly for many years and am happy to recommend

Again they have scored top with the best flavoured curry’s and mix tikka with naan In town Polite and friendly staffs & nice decor Enjoyed the food a lot and the stay Highly recommend

Visited this restaurant with my parents for their 30th Wedding anniversary. We all ordered a curry and a side. The food was absolutely delicious. Cute venue with a nice atmosphere. The only down side is that the waiter managed to chase away 4 different customers with how rude he was. For some reason he was nice to us but decided that the family of 3 that arrived were “not allowed to sit without his permission” and another gentleman eating solo left after being treated with disrespect. Not sure what the standard is for who can and can’t eat at this establishment but it is a pity that not everyone is welcome as the food is delicious. Would have got 5 stars had the waiter not been so rude to the other customers I front of us which ruined the mood.

Nous avons commandé à emporter, le patron est très sympa, il nous a préparé un petit peu de tout pour deux personnes pour 35 livres , nous avons mangé un très bon repas typique indien, je recommande !

I stumbled across the restaurant whilst being in the area with my family. We were all craving some Indian food and I have to say this restaurant hit the spot. The food was extremely delicious and had loads of flavour. The service was on point and the staff were welcoming and extremely helpful.

After a long time I found a good curry house in queenway London w2 area Nice people and very authentic indian food specifically the chicken tikka chilli and okra with pilau rice Realy enjoyed eating here Will be back soon

Foods were so nice and tasty I nearly over ate Waiters are very friendly and polite here Love to bring my family next time Will recommend them a lot

Abbiamo mangiato veramente bene. Attenti ai clienti, puliti e rispettosi. Bravi nel proporre il menù fisso per 4 persone. Lo consiglio vivamente. Prezzi giusti per la qualità del cibo. Ottimo.

Again they have proved that they are the best in this neighbourhood when it comes to currys or grilled food Finger licking taste and full of positive vibes in a well decorated atmosphere They have never disappointed me every time I have visited Highly recommended

Had a lovely time eating here with tasty currys and mix grills with veggies and naan We all enjoyed the service we received from the staffs Will be back for sure

Children loved to go to Maharaja Tandoori Chicken and soft nan bread are very tempting. Sweet gulab zaman are so tasty and mango kulfi was great. Will visit again soon

Recently we have had another tasty dinner. Bhuna lamb, chicken Tikka Biriyani, tandoori chicken and garlic nan were very tasty again Finish with gulab zaman and rossmalay. Wonderfully sweet,that's what the kids were saying.

Μην τρελαθούμε κιολας. Τιποτα το ιδιαιτερο πραγματικά. Στο γενικο χάλι του Λονδίνο απο πλευράς γεύσεων ένα ακόμα μαγαζί.

Very very nice place in a very nice neighborhood! The nicest service and delicious food and drink. I will say that it was my favorite place to eat in London One last thing, omg the wine is sooo nu Nummy

We came on New Year's eve, wanted to taste a different cuisine while in London. This restaurant showed high ratings, and deservedly so, The set meal was great for families and the chef specials are good for those who don't know exactly what to order. The waiter helped us decide what to order. It took a longer time for food to arrive - because it was prepared from scratch!!

Once again they dont disappoint. Came with my colleagues and everyone enjoyed it. We had a special course menu which consisted of starters mains and veg and we demolished it. Amazing once again.

Visiting maharaja with a friend had my last great curry 2019 looking forward to a new year and 2020 for more Devine curry’s in London w2

Nous avons tous très bien mangé. Le service est bon, disponible pour expliquer les plats, de bon conseil. La cuisine est vraiment bonne avec des bons produits et du goût. Les prix raisonnables, cohérents avec la qualité. Le restaurant est également bien situé, dans Portobello street.

We were in London for Christmas and had the best Indian food we've ever had at Maharaja. It was so full of flavor. The restaurant is cozy and elegant and the service was phenomenal.

Had a nice time spending here with a proper authentic tasty meals and mango lassy food came very quick and we finished it with a kulfi Indian ice cream by a lovely handsome beard waiter 👍

Super accueil et cuisine au top pour notre repas de Noel en famille, je recommande vivement ce petit restaurant du centre de Londres

Nice curry’s and grilled tikka are available here if you are a curry fan We had great time spending there Will be back again

Excellent selections of tandoori and currys Very tasty and authentic waiters are very friendly Had a nice time overall Will be back soon

Its my return visit to this place Food was very good again Waitrrs are friendly too I am gonna come back again