Royal India Covent Garden in City of London, Westminster

I had an incredible dining experience at Royal India in Covent Garden. From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a beautifully authentic atmosphere that set the tone for a memorable meal. The staff was attentive and friendly, making excellent recommendations tailored to our tastes. The food was truly exceptional—each dish was rich, flavorful, and expertly spiced, capturing the true essence of Indian cuisine. The butter chicken was silky and packed with flavor, while the biryani was aromatic and perfectly balanced. Whether you’re a fan of Indian cuisine or just looking to try something new, Royal India is a must-visit. This is easily one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to in London, and I can’t wait to return!

Main was disappointing but the key issue was the nan bread. Initially I thought I’d lost a tooth filling but it turned out the base of the nan was partially covered with debris from oven, grit/sand. Tainted the entire meal. Staff apologised but would never eat there again.

Lovely service and food. Classic.

Very nice truly professional staff and food. Would love to have it again.

I visited the store in mid-October, and my bag was stolen by a pickpocket while I was eating. I don't know why, but I was guided and sat in a seat close to the entrance and close to the counter. It was a weekday and it was a restaurant, so I was eating with a little peace of mind, but I think they probably caught my eye and then stole my bag. I checked the CCTV, (I couldn't do it and only showed it to my companions), but the seat we were sitting in was a blind spot of the CCTV, so I couldn't see how they were stealing, and I only saw a scene of them cheering outside after stealing. This is a restaurant where it is possible to have your bag stolen while eating. If you are going to eat at the restaurant, please be careful with your bags.

We came on 26/10/2024 for a birthday meal. We ordered chicken tikka masala and a Dahl and both were watery and near enough inedible. They tasted of nothing and even the rice and naan bread had no taste to it what so ever. I don’t know whether we just went on a bad day but I would definitely not return.

Very nice staff, tikka massalla and butter chicken very very good!

Really cosy, Nice personnel and good cuisine, perfect experience ! Will come again one day, thanks

Great food. Place to relax in the center of London.

Very nice food with outstanding service thank you

The BEST food we’ve had since being in the UK. Truly fantastic from start to finish. Service was friendly & welcoming, food was absolutely delicious, would come back given the opportunity!

Absolutely slammer of a meal, staff was excellent, environment can take on any personality or occasion. Been in the Uk for 4 days and have finally found some real flavor. Will return here on future trips no questions asked.

Great service and great food! Will definitely come back!!

Totally fine indian food for a reasonable price. Very friendly staff and good service.

Service was very good Food was fabulous, we couldn't fault it, if you want somewhere to eat in Covent garden, and you like curry you won't be disappointed

The most terrible food I ever had. Lamb was stale as if it was in the refrigerator for days and just heated, smelly and hard. The chicken tikka masala was watery as if taken out and added water to heat. Had to just leave as it was disgusting and unhealthy.

Great restaurant. We were served quickly by excellent staff. I had the best chicken dhansak I've ever had.

If you want an authentic experience of the Indian cuisine, this is it! Very nice chicken and good service, we will be back!

Very good food and kind people. They also gifted us a spice to take home. Thank you!

Great food, super friendly service!

Great! Great dishes and friendly service. Choose this restaurant and not Masalas which is further away. This is real Indian food.

Fabulous food , ample portions , friendly and helpful staff and splendid light classical music playing at the perfect level , most enjoyable

Best recommandations for this restaurant- the food was excellent and the service as Well.

It was amazing, you need to come and try for your self. Also the service was very good and kind🤗

Good experience. Staff was also friendly and welcoming

Great food and staff was very friendly

Although I have not eaten in here the service was extremely poor! I asked the gentleman if I could use the toilet, he told me yes, but it is being cleaned and will take 20 mins. I popped out to find anywhere else but couldn’t, I returned after 5 mins or so and asked again. The gentleman looked pretty agitated and clearly was not going to let me use the facilities - I would have had more respect if he just said ‘No’ As I was leaving I told him I would write a review - he got very aggressive and said a few words, as I walked down the street he came running to me with his phone in hand recording me and saying some stuff I didn’t really get! This is a review to highlight the service, I know I am not ‘entitled’ to use the facilities but there was no need for the aggression from their part! Went to Wagamama’s on the next street who were incredibly helpful

Good food and great attentive service

Great tasting delicious food. Lovely polite staff.

The food was a pleasure to eat, and authentic indian! I enjoyed the atmosphere with beautiful cutlery and the service was very kind. If you are able to spend a bit more, this is the perfect place.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food service was quick and the curry was amazing.

Great food, and peaceful atmosphere

Lovely food, service, and atmosphere. Would come again.

Nice atmosphere, very kind waiters and excellent food Super recommended

Service was fantastic, they let us eat early. The service was great I would highly recommend this restaurant to any one. The Selection of curry is so good. I'd said I wanted a a Dhansak but it had taken me so long to get one.

Very good food, service, value for money and nice surroundings. The manager Zi was very attentive and did everything to please us. Highly recommend this restaurant.

This is a place where you can eat authentic Indian food. It was a satisfying dinner before watching the musical.

We really enjoyed our visit here this evening. The food was delicious, service was very good, and the prices were reasonable for the quality of the food (and the location of the restaurant). We will definitely visit again when next in London.

Lovely curry and service, ideal either pre or after the theatre

Perfect pre theatre dinner experience. Fast service, great food, attentive staff 10/10

The place to go if you're craving for some great Indian food in central London

Went here after a West End show. The food and service was great.

Amazing food and fabulous service. Such a hidden gem in Covent Garden. Highly recommend before a show

It was wonderful here. The food is very good and for the price it's enough. The Ambient is very classy. The waiters are quick, very friendly and welcoming. They also have vegan and gluten free options. The butter chicken I had was very juicy. One of the best foods I had in my trip to London.

Very good food, friendly staff and nice ambiance. It is possible to order vegan & gluten free food.

Amazing food. I asked for extra spice and my girl for no spice. They truly listened and it was delicious

Excellent tasty food, staff were helpful and friendly. Will highly recommended this restaurant - I will be back 🫶🏽

Amazing restaurant, nice and friendly staff, and tasty food. Would recommend :)

Food was very amazing and I am back again

Very good food and best service I will recommended and definitely I will come Back

Skip the line at Dishoom and come here! Best meal we’ve had in awhile! Seriously so good

People told me the curry in London is good and it is definitely true!

Great curry. Staff very lovely. We were very happy dining here. Would recommend.

Delicious, tasty, highly recommended. We discovered it casually, and we really enjoyed. Very kind service and quickly.

Absolutely amazing food, very quick and friendly service

Excellent service. Delicious food

The best Indian I’ve had in London. It’s a must go! Service is even better

Lovely and friendly staff, delicious food, quick service!

Cosy restaurant with excellent service and a great selection of items in the menu. Aware of and catered to coeliacs :)

We loved the food there!! We went on a trip to london and sice my parents grew up in India they wanted to taste their delicacy again. We were very satisfied!

Is a very pleasant atmosphere, highly recommend! Friendly owner!

Very good food and everything. Feeling in India is always good. Namaste🙏

Fantastic service, really friendly & nothing was too much trouble & the food was delicious too. It was a real surprise to get a table outside in the busy pre-theatre time. Will definitely go again.

I visited Royal India restaurant with my family yesterday my overall experience was amazing.The food here was fantastic. Even the mild dishes did have a decent amount of spice so be aware. Everything we had was great, atmosphere was really wonderful as well.The behavior of staff and their hospitality manners were outstanding.

Great food. Fantastic service. The paneer pakora were just like ones in India.

The food was amazing, a great blend of spices, proportionately distributed throughout the dish(lamb biriyani) creating an explosion in every bit. I topped it off with a garlic naan that I was glad I decided to add. Superb. A must if you visit the Covent Garden area, you will not be dissappointed.

First time visiting Royal India Covent Garden, but certainly not the last. The restaurant is charming with its great food and great location. Everyone was welcoming and kind, the service knowledgeable and efficient. The Tahli was a beautiful sample of various dishes, and chiken tika was perfectly spiced and authentic. What a great place to visit

Good food but if you cant handle spice you probably are going to die(just kidding, but its really hot)

Absolutely amazing food, would definately come back. Fresh lovely tasting food, great service and really friendly staff 😀 5*

The food was outstanding. Definitely would recommend and return again and again x Service was first class. Food was served hot and no delays

Among the many Italian restaurants and bars in Covent Gardens, Indian food is unique. Since the children have never tried it, I specially brought them here to try it. As a result, my son was full of praise for their Naan + mutton curry. My vegetarian meals were also quite authentic. Dad’s chicken curry + Indian beer was a perfect match! The most important thing is that the boss is very friendly and the dining atmosphere is really like that of a royal high-end restaurant. I recommend it to friends who like Indian flavor!

The food was amazing, excellent service. Would highly recommend.

Great restaurant, good food good wine and good music

It's a calm place, food was good

The Goa fish curry was lovely and the service was fantastic.

Amazing food amazing service and even better food!

Amazing service, even more amazing food!!! Super quick and good priced, HIGHLY recommend

I recently had a fantastic meal at Royal India in Covent Garden and just had to share my experience. The food is incredibly tasty, and the portion sizes are spot on—not too little, not too much. You have to try their special fried rice; it's absolutely delicious. If you're into spicy food, the chicken Madrasi with chilli naan is a perfect combination. The flavors are bold and spicy, just the way I like it. On top of that, the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, making the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Royal India is a great spot for a satisfying and flavorful meal with excellent customer service.

It was very good food, we enjoyed ourselves! A bit expensive though, but I think it was worth it

Really good food, will definitely be back

Honestly not great and expensive! Glass of yogurt as an aperitif and without alcohol. And they call it traditional Indian drink! Not drinkable especially as an aperitif! Chicken Tikka Masala; small portion and chicken not very tender and taste ordinary. Plain, floury nan bread. Heatless service. They come to pick you up outside but once inside it’s cheap! I had to ask for water twice. In short, there are surely better Indian restaurants in London…

Came here on Monday Evening for a meal with a small group of friends, it was a lovely restaurant, Lovely staff, good food & at a good price. Highly Reccommend.

Awesome authentic food in Covent Gardens in central London. Recommend this restaurant.

When I get chicken tikka masala or korma I expect a rich sauce and tender chicken and a good portion. This didn’t have any of those. The chicken hurt my stomach. The naan is not the greatest either. Better off going to Punjab Restuaranr

The guys serving are good Food is average

Excellent food and very attentive service!

Amazing food, atmosphere, and service! The Royal Indian food has festive decorations, amazing music and a great view! Can’t wait to be back!

Awesome for those new to the area. Great food, very friendly.

Delicious and close to the theater. Great service!

Surprisingly very good. Hidden Gem. Food was authentic and full of flavour. Definitely visiting again

Great food, great service, rad little place. Def good for lunch.

Best restaurant I have enjoyed during my stay in London. Good ambience, great welcome gesture by staff. Nice & tasty food, they do provide options for take way. If your in London Oxford Street, this is a must visit for Lunch or Dinner. 15 minutes’ walk from Oxford Street. Enjoy the food.

I had an excellent overall experience. The restaurant is conveniently located near shops and a tube station. The atmosphere was beautiful. The food quality and presentation were excellent, and the portion size was reasonable. They offer a good variety of Indian dishes. The staff was friendly and served us very well.

Hi i m from India,I walked by this place and loved the atmosphere, I stopped for dinner. The food was delicious and full of flavors just like my home country. I had the butter chicken Thali, enjoyed every bite and the hospitality of the staff was amazing.I highly recommend Royal India for lovely food in London

Very nice restaurant with a nice meny. Top service and ok prices. Suprisingly few guest (Saturday 2024-06-15)... If in the area,I recommend this establishment.

I had the meat tali. Flavors not deep enough. I had better in other places. Maybe I should have tryed something else from the menu

Delicious food and prompt attentive service!

Great Food before theatre plays

The Indian food here is very authentic, the service is very good , the curry is moreish and has a variety of flavor. I highly recommend the milk tea in this store. Order a cup of milk tea and sit by the window ,you will have a pleasant and relaxing time. highly recommend 👍

food was amazing and service was kind