Sitar Indian Restaurant in City of London, Westminster

This really should be a Very Good classification. But for two reasons I have downgraded. Firstly as a solo visitor, they automatically added a service charge, why? It's a personal gripe. Secondly I thought it was a bit pricey (although it is London).The place itself is nice inside.The main course I had (Gosht A La Nilgiri), was very tasty. Not too hot ( as described) but nicely spiced with tender chunks of lamb. The Keema Nan was also fine.

we were very happy with the food and service once again. they deal well with larger groups - everyones food arrives together unlike some restaurants.

Le hasard fait parfois bien les choses! Nous étions à la recherche d'un restaurant indien et on nous avait conseillé la chaîne Masala Zone seulemnt ils étaient complets!Nous avons donc continuer notre route et nous sommes arrivés au restaurant Le sitar.Nous avons été très bien accueillis et nous avons avons adoré nos plats (biryani et poulet tandoori masala), les nans étaient aussi excellentes tout comme la glace typiquement indienne à la mangue (kulfi).Nous avons bu des bières indiennes.Le rapport qualité prix est excellent pour une ville comme Londres, je ne peux que vous le recommander!

Ate here Beforeca show with a group of nine. Had a variety of chicken, lamb and veggie dishes and all were very good. Prices were very reasonable for London. Service was also very attentive. Would definitely eat here again.

I had a spectacular dinner here a couple of years ago so chose Sitar for a birthday gathering recently. The food was fine, typical of every other Indian restaurant, nothing outstanding like it had been. The restaurant was very hot, and we had to ask repeatedly for cool air, definitely affecting our enjoyment. My friends all declared it very good, but I had hoped for what it used to be.

Been to hundreds of Indian restaurants in the U.K. and this is one of the best. Try their lamb. And their dhall and everything else.Parathas lovely and crisp as well.Super helpful and friendly staff, and fair prices.

Very tasty and authentic indian food at Sitar at the Strand. Very friendly service and nice rooms. We can clearly agree with all the previous reviews. We will come back.

Some of the freshest tastiest Indian food I have ever tasted topped off with great service the garlic chilly chicken was the best I have tasted anywhere.

Dined here with a colleague who has used this restaurant for 20 years. It is very good food, owned and run by Bangladeshi staff, and not your standard 'western curry' fare. We shared a medium strength chicken curry and a hot lamb curry - they were excellent and full of interesting flavours. The side dishes were OK - basic but tasty. The prices are reasonable and the staff friendly. Will return and recommend to anyone fancying an authentic no-frills curry

we dined here 9pm on a saturday and it was quite quiet with just a few other tables occupied. The staff were friendly and welcoming and we had a very tasty meal- there are the usual British Indian recipes, but also some unusual sauces.

Great indian food at reasonable price in a friendly atmosphere. A diverse menu with spicy and sweet spectrum of dishes from lamb over chicken to veggie and of cause naan and plenty of nice beer. And a final with chockolate and warm humid cloth to wrap your fingers and mouth before leaving. Highly recommendable

This was the second time I went back to this restaurant after 4 years. Nothing appeared to have changed except some items in the menu.They however have a very wide selection of fine Indian dishes. I tried to remember the lamb preparation that I liked very much during my previous visit and thought it was "Methi Lamb", which I didn't find in the menu. I spoke to Nipo about this and he proactively suggested that he could still talk to the cook and have it cooked for me although it was not in the menu. Although it didn't taste as good as it did earlier, it was quite delicious and I enjoyed it. He also got me some extra crispy tandoori roti / naan. My wife ordered Karahi Gosht which was also very tasty. I had some "Cobra" beer too that went very well with the meal.The portions were so huge and we ate so much that there was no room for dessert.When I came back to Canada, still curious to confirm what I had last time, I went through my reviews and found it was actually "Lal Mirch Gosht" (not Methi Lamb as I wrongly remembered) that I ordered during my last visit which was simply out of the world. Unfortunately, this item too does not appear currently in their menu.However, they have such a huge selection of great tasting items to choose from, it is very likely that one would enjoy whatever food he / she ordered.Besides delectable Indian cuisine and nice ambience, it is the initiative and helping attitude Nipo demonstrated that will go a long way to bring the customers back to this restaurant.

Sono stata più volte al Sitar, le prime volte perché era il più vicino al Novello theatre. E' in una zona perfetta...comoda ai mezzi pubblici e comoda anche ai teatri.Il cibo indiano è buono, in particolare il tandoori. Il servizio è...così così ma sono tutti molto gentili.Ho provato altri ristoranti indiani ma se si vuole rimanere in una fascia di prezzo medio alta questo è perfetto.

Recently ate at Sitar Indian Restaurant. By far the best Indian we've had for a while. Group of 6 and all the food really well cooked and appreciated by all. Most of the usual dishes and a few specials. Onion bhajis to die for !Visited on a Thursday which was quieter than I'd imagine Friday/Saturday. Worth a visit.

I went for quick lunch as I was on business visit to Somerset house, I ordered biryani and it was like khichidi (mashed rice) , rice quality was poor and they did not use basmati at all. I did give feedback to them however they just said , we get less biryani order etc.Will not recommend anyone to visit this place at all!

We happened upon Sitar after a very long walk. The food (chicken curry; saag special) was excellent. The service was very good, timely and graceful. With a drink each the total bill was £39, which seemed very reasonable. This isn't a fancy place, but it is very decent. We'll return.

At least once a month I'm there. The food is always excellent, but sometimes one of the waitresses is not really friendly, or I would say completely not friendly and at some point not polite... I wish they organize better service =)

Popped in impromptu rather than wait at Charing Cross during rail disruption. Set meal for two. Good value given the location and excellent food. Will repeat.

Been here a few times, although not for a while. Pleased to see still very much up to scratch. This has a nice interior which feels like you are being well treated. Food is pretty good too - lived up to expectations. Definitely one I will come back to again.

Menu variety unusually small for Indian so expected dishes to be tasty but was disappointed. Meals have a not great aftertaste usually an indicator of not fresh ingredients. Expensive mains that did not include rice. Total bill for three mains and Samosa entree was £95. Not value for money with rice being an added extra. Better Indian available.

We had dinner there before going to Somerset House. We fancied some Indian food which we are very fond of. This was, without a doubt, the worst Indian food we ve ever had. Indescript meat smothered in congealed sauce that could have come out of a jar, I have never had lamb pasanda that bad. No flavour, all the food, dry rice, insipid saag aloo and waiters unfriendly and clearly in a rush for their customers to come, eat, pay and clear off. because of the tourist location, these people assume that everybody is a tourist and just accept this terrible service. I would definitely not set foot in this so called restaurant again! There are some wonderful Indian restaurants in London, this one is a joke.

Heerlijk eten , goede bediening en prima wijn. Loopafstand (1200 m) vanaf London Eye. Lekker verschillende tandoori gerechten gegeten.

This Indian restaurant was a short walk from our hotel (Apex Temple Court). We opted to order from a pre-set menu for two (~25 pounds per person) which included appetizers, and a selection of entrees and side dishes, plus dessert. The chicken tikka was very tender and we particularly enjoyed the aloo jeera. The staff at Sitar was very welcoming and the service was great. i would definitely return.

I wasn't expecting to find an Indian restaurant on the Strand, but these guys are well established and offer a wide range of authentic food. They had two of my favourites on the menu and the flavour was obvious in both. It's now on my growing list of places to visit again!

Das eher kleine Lokal befindet sich in kurzer Gehdistanz vom Trafalgar Square/Bahnhof Charing Cross im Stadtteil Westminster. Wir waren am Samstag Abend zum Dinner dort und haben ohne Reservation noch den zweitletzten Tisch bekommen. Die Bedienung (ausschließlich männliches Personal) ist sehr freundlich, kompetent und effizient. Die Karte ist übersichtlich und die Auswahl groß. Die Portionen genügen und das Essen ist exzellent gekocht sowie schön serviert (auf Heizplatten und kleinen Kochern). Das Restaurant ist gemütlich bis gediegen eingerichtet, die Tische sind nett gedeckt (Stofftischtuch und Stoffserviette, schöne Gläser). Die Preise sind zahlbar. Es war recht laut und überheizt dort, aber dennoch kann man sich aufs Essen konzentrieren (keine Musik). Viel Platz hat es nicht, die größten Tische sind für sechs Personen. Als Kenner der Indischen Küche würde ich jederzeit wieder hingehen.

Visited with a party of 6 others and every person commented on how good the food was and how much they enjoyed the evening.I have visited the restaurant a number of times before and was looking forward to a u inquest fish in Sitar called Hari Hari chicken a sort of green chicken tikka which was delicious but unfortunately it was no longer on the menu. The owner spoke with the chef and he was prepared to make the dish for me which I thought was great customer service.A very good menu with a number of chefs specials which everyone really enjoyed. Well worth a visit!!

J'ai l'habitude de manger indien et la grande déception sur le massala et ses naan.Nous sommes sortis du théâtre et direction un restaurant au hasard , pourquoi pas essayer celui ci?Prise de commande en moins de 5 minutes car on sentait que l'on attendait déjà notre départ.Passons , les plats arrives vite mais froid donc nous demandons à ce que ça soit réchauffé, le serveur fait mine de ne pas comprendre et râle mais s'exécute. Beaucoup trop épicé et pas très fin.Quand au naan, pas bon je crois que c'est simplement comme ça que je vais les qualifiés.Juste fini nos assiettes, on nous apporte l addition? Pas de dessert ni café ? Heureusement que nous n'en avions pas envie car on nous aurait jeté dehors ça aurait été pareil !Je ne recommande pas du tout ce restaurant pour moi qui n'est pas un bon indien et encore moins pour le service et le personnel.Grande déception

We returned again and we were not disappointed. Very tasty food once more. Good value too. They were happy for us to have a birthday cake after the meal that we had brought in.

Väldigt dåligt!!! Fick först vänta på att beställa maten, sen kom den aldrig. Jo förresten, efter ca 40min efter att vi påpekat fick vi in förrätten. Smakade ok, men inte mer. Sen dröjde det ytterligare 40 min och då kom huvudrätten. Såklart hade vi ju påmint och frågat efter den. Vi fick in var sin liten öl som plåster på såren och det skulle sen rätta upp allt, tyckte personalen..... Maten var inte god. Inga indiska kryddor och smaksensationer, som det alltid brukar vara med indisk mat enligt mig. "Tandoorin" med tigerräkor smakade ketchup och kycklingen vet jag inte vad. Det var som att de hade rört ihop något i köket väldigt snabbt bara för att lösa problemet. Vi åt inte upp och väntade inte på kaffe och dessert, vi ville ut därifrån. Fick en lite rabatt, men ingen service. Var inte nöjda med det, men de gjorde oss inte nöjda utan krävde sin betalning. Vi betalde och gick väldigt besvikna därifrån. Undvik detta ställe! Sen att det var fyllt av skrikande brittiska män, som trodde att de var på en pub och inte på en restaurang, gjorde inte heller vistelsen bättre. Jo, vi är väldigt missnöjda! Gå inte dit!

We found by accident. Service was exemplary. Food outstanding and excellent value for money. Chicken Bhuna biryani and special rice, nothing extravagant but it was delicious. Thank you folks at the Sitar

The staff is very friendly and the service is exceptional. This is a great place to have dinner after a day of shopping in Covent Garden.

Went for a small family/friend reunion dinner, & it exceeded our expectation. Our mains got delayed due to an error in the ordering system but the food was worth the wait & the staff were efficient & apologetic. They also treated the table to free shots at the end. Well worth a visit!

The meal was a pre-theatre for two of us. The quality and quantity of the food was excellent, the service friendly and helpful. I shall definitely visit this restaurant again if we're in the area and wish to eat. The cost for two of us was fair at £45 plus wine.

This is very good indian food. I was there with a friend at 130pm and the restaurant was about one third full at its busiest before we were fairly unceremoniously told they were closing at 3. More on that in a minute. Easy to find, on the Strand where the road divides into two. The restaurant is medium sized and the decor is modern and in very good condition as is the drapery which is very well laundered and crisply white. Service here is OK. I was early for my lunch meeting and was offered a seat but nothing else - no drink, no menu. I eventually asked the waiter for a drink which was silently provided quite quickly. Menus didn't arrive until my dining partner did. This is OK and I guess this is policy, but throughout this 15 minute period there was no conversation from the wait staff or even really acknowledgement that I was there. Somewhat strange.The food, once ordered, arrived in a timely fashion and was first class. Decent but not overwhelming portions, perfectly spiced and flavorful. Really very good. Delivered, again, in an efficient but wordless and somewhat unfriendly manner. We were not offered drink refills and had to ask for them. When we were done it was around 245 and we were told that we could only order tea or coffee and would have to leave at 3 as the kitchen was now closed. Again, this is reasonable but it would have been nice to have been told that timeframe upfront so we could plan.I would certainly return for the food, but the service needs to tick up a bit. These two offset one another and make a 4 star rating appropriate here - the food is probably better than that, the service; worse.

Nous avons pris des spécialités "Massala". Nous n'avons pas pu les manger, beaucoup trop épicés. Mon fils avait un autre assaisonnement, son plat était en outre excellent. cependant au delà, j'ai trouvé les nams fromage assez fade. Je me faisais une autre idée de la cuisine indienne à Londres. Le personnel était cependant très serviable, et les plats sont copieux.

We were looking for a traditional Indian restaurant as opposed to one of the many modern interpretations on the theme. Sitar didn't disappoint. Great curry, good friendly and quick service. A great curry house right in the centre of London.

Very nicely cooked food with good quality ingredients but let down by too much salt in both main dishes an sides. This just ruined the delicate flavours underneath. A real shame as this would be amongst the best restaurants in this area but for this. Naan bread was above average.

I had a Tikka Masala and I was not sure if it was a chicken soup or actual Tikka Masala. I stopped by as it was late and not time to look for a recommend restaurant... Big mistake, the worst part is the attitude of the server; when I asked if the Tikka Masala came with rice he responded that it was England... in a sarcastic tone of voice.

Food is lovely had a nice meal from the a la carte menu on Saturday night before the theatre. 3 adults and 3 children 1 course and 1 drink each. Portions are small so order plenty. But food really nice cost £120 for us which was a bit steep I think.

We enjoyed the food which we found to be very tasty. The atmosphere was pleasant and the restaurant clean. Our only complaint was that it took a long time to get the bill once we had finished.

Food was good, big plus for the offer of complimentary crisps for our two year old. Slightly longer wait compared two most indian restaurants, but compensated by excelent rice.We really appriciated the good service, good place to go both as a couple or with kids.

Un buen lugar, la comida es muy buena al igual que la atención. Excelente lugar para sorprender a tu pareja

As a solo diner, I was seated quickly and served promptly. It was a little off-putting to be seated in a corner behind the goldfish tank, but I actually enjoyed watching the fish as I dined. The menu has plenty of options. I found the vegetarian samosa smaller than at some other Indian restaurants (almost Burmese-style), but the serving of 3 is fine for a single diner or splittable among other appetizers for a group. The rogon josh was excellent- lamb was tender and the sauce had a nice tang to it- and I very much enjoyed the mushroom rice. It's a little pricey for a budget-conscious diner, but a worthwhile mid-range restaurant.

Took my colleague to Indian food, her first time. Nice mix of spinach, spicy chicken and shrimps was recommended by the waiter, and it was tasteful. And as food was serviced in little time, no stress to be in the show on time....

Ravi !! Nous y reviendrons quand nous auront la possibilité de revenir sur Londres.Je le recommande vivement !! Gentillesse et accueil sont au rendez vous :-)

There are hundreds of Indian restaurants in London...this place is a gem! The flavours and aromas are spectacular. We tried various beef, chicken and lamb dishes, all were spectacular. It's nice to come to an Indian restaurant and taste the bold flavours as they are meant to be. Definitely recommended.

We were recommended this restaurant by the place we were staying and we were not disappointed. The food was delish and we ordered a selection of vegetarian and meat curries. The naan's were hot and fresh, the curries full of flavour and a treat. The service was attentive and friendly without being pushy. The only thing that let this place down were the serving portions. The dishes were very small and we each only got a spoonful each, which left us wanting more (5 dishes between 5 people should have been enough). Would go back but would order more food.

Ordered a few dishes, all were good. The service was quick but then great delay to receive the bill for which we had to go and ask. No options for a dessert or after-dinner drink were offered, we were just forgotten.

Really flavorful, rich, and creamy! Quick service, and Vegetarian friendly menu. It was a bit expensive because you have to order rice/naan separately. Around £15 for entree, rice, and naan.

I have eaten in many indian restaurants over the years and I'm finding it increasingly difficult to find ones that satisfy my cravings... I am somewhat of a foodie and I'm always on the look out for a great curry. Unfortunately I'm susually left unsatisfied and dissapointed. This was not the case yesterday when my boyfriend and I ate in Sitar! We had the Chicken Tikka Massala and the Stuffed Murg Tandoori Massala. Absolutely delicious!! The Murg was like nothing I've had before... if felt like a modern spin on indian food but without loosing the very authentic flavours. Both dishes had the same massala sauce but the murg still was different enough for it to not be a problem.Both dishes rich in flavour and depth...so aromatic...so much flavour it was obscene!! Im used to restaurants just dumping a pile of sugar into tikka massala dishes and ruining them....but not in this restaurant!! Highest compliments to the chef.So happy I have finally found another indian restaurant I love....it's very rare these days!!

Tornato dopo qualche anno, ho ritrovato la medesima cordialitá e la medesima efficienza e simpatia.Ottimo curry, gustoso l'agnello, superbo il granchio, molto buoni i samosa di agnello l'involtino di scampi.Prezzo abbordabilissimo.

Friendly staff, excellent food (including my veggie option) price OK even for a tightwad like me. It's so great to find somewhere I can rely on.

One of the best Indian meals I've had in a long time and with a very friendly and helpful service too. I will certainly be back soon!

Service and food excellent which was matched by the friendliness of the staff.Also excellent value.

We were liking for an Indian a small step above and this served well.Fresh poppadoms and condiments were excellant. Lamb chops also good.Jalfrezi and Dansak both really very good with fresh vibrant spice and hotness.Naan and kids korma good.They have a supermarket wine list with plenty of options.Staff and service are all good.There are loads of Indians in London, this is a good one.

Having eaten at Sitar a number of times over recent years, I would recommend this to anyone after a good Bangladeshi meal in central London. The menu is varied and has a number of regular curies along with a good selection of regional specialities. I would particularly recommend the coconut rice which is light, fluffy and very flavoursome, unlikely many coconut rice I have had at other restaurants. Whatever you order the food is always very fresh and very tasty. The service is efficient and polite and the restaurant is usually busy but often has a spare table in case you wish to drop in

This was a wonderful meal. This restaurant is roomy enough to accommodate large parties. We were there for dinner and found the food to be excellent. The Rogan Josh was terrific, very flavorful.

Das servierte Essen war perfekt und der Service war hervorragend. Lediglich eine fehlende Getränkekarte (es gab nur eine Weinkarte) irritierte etwas. Das ist aber in anderen Restaurants ebenfalls üblich.

Nicest Indian restaurant we visited while in London. Reasonably priced with decent wine and tasty samosa. Attentive staff.

It's a shame I can only award five stars because Sitar deserves 10! While the service was impeccable and friendly, the food was simply delightful, light and exploding with flavor. Every bite was as though a chapter in a story. The chef uses a complex array of spices in a very creative fashion; I'm a foodie and have never had such an experience. My daughters and I celebrated my wife's birthday there prior to a theatre show...and we all walked away astounded by the experience. I'm from Miami and this restaurant alone makes me want to return to London soon. It was that good!

After several days of pub food, a little more flavor was in order and this restaurant served it up. We do love Indian food but were a little overwhelmed with the many selections on the menu. Our waiter was so helpful in pointing us in the right direction and helping us with our choices. Everything was delicious and they had the best nan I've ever tasted. The restaurant itself was clean and a lovely oasis from the noise and crowds outside.

In London you can find several Indian restaurants. Some of them are not authentic at all. But this one is a very good one. Excellent Indian foods, and on the top the service is extraordinary as well.

Popped in here after a show. No need to book. Enjoyed their Tarka Dahl. Definately recommended as there are always different dishes to try!

A great evening at the theatre was topped off with a delicious post theatre biriani at this comfortable restaurant near the theatre. Good service. Did not feel rushed even though we were among the last guests. Will definitely eat here again. Reasonable prices too and the Saag side dish was really tasty.

We were staying down the street and wanted an Indian restaurant close by. Once again Tripadvisor was a big help. We had no problem getting a table. The servers were polite and attentive and the food was tasty. We can't handle too hot, and the servers recommended dishes that were okay for us. The only snag was that the bottle of wine we ordered was not in stock. Great experience. The photo is the wine we did order and the fish in the tank was staying around me! They brought us some mango at the end of the meal - delicious.

Nous sommes venus à 4, 2 adultes 2 enfants et tout c'est très bien passé. Nous avons réservé pour 18h afin d aller profiter du spectacle Mamamia juste à côté. Notre serveur a été d'une grande gentillesse, demander Uddin, et nous avons donc manger copieusement des plats d'une grande qualité gustative. Le service est plutôt rapide et les assiettes ou plats finis disparaissent rapidement...afin de peut être libérer la place aussi.Je recommande vivement

We had a very good dinner the food was great and the the service personal were very friendly and attentive with everything! When we left I forgot my laptop on the chair and the waiter ran after me to bring it back!!!! What a service! What a gentleman! Thank you again so much.

I invited two of my Danish friends who were in London for a long weekend break, i've been past this restaurant several times and decided that it would be a good place for them to try Indian food.... I wasn't disappointed, we all thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The owner, Mr Khan was very attentive and suggested several dishes based on our tastes. The food was excellent and quite reasonably priced considering we were in "theatreland". Some restaurants can feel a bit pushy and intimidating but we all felt relaxed and at ease with the friendly staff. The seating was well spaced giving the restaurant a light and airy feel. My Danish friends told me afterwards they both really enjoyed themselves and suggested we would re-visit the Sitar the next time they are in London......Probably the best Indian restaurant in the area.

We were heading across the Thames for the National Theatre and stopped at Sitar for an early dinner. We had Chicken Tikka Masala and Palak Paneer and were pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the food and the service. We eat Indian food frequently, and this restaurant goes to the top of our list. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's well worth a visit.

料理は悪くなかった。ウェイターがずっと無表情で、責任者も感じが良くなかった。他のお客に対しても態度が良くなかった。食後、デザートメニューを待っていたが、ウェイターたちは雑談をしていて全く何もする気がないようだった。これ以上お金を使うのがばかばかしくなったので帰った。もう絶対に行かない。The food were not bad, but the service was VERY BAD.There are a lot of Indian restaurant in London. I recommend you to avoid Sitar Indian Restaurant.

Looking for a bite to eat before a show at the Adelphi, this was a good choice! I was in and out in plenty of time, with attentive service and a really decent curry in a pleasant environment.Being solo I was only able to sample one dish, but it was delicious (chicken tikka masala with pilau rice). That and a big glass of wine for under $20 seemed reasonable to me in central London.Highly recommended, I'd visit again next time.

pre theatre dinner, we asked a lot of questions before making our order and the waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu, offering suggestions too, we had the fried bhindi starter, which was divine, altho a bit naughty, the portion size was just right, not to much left over food, a bit pricey, would have been nice to have a pre theatre set menu, if they had one sorry I missed that, the toilets were down some stairs, not very wheelchair friendly, and they were not the best, overall food delicious, friendly staff, I would go back.

So been coming here off and on since 2005 when I used to work in London, it has not changed that much since then just a few things but I still keep coming back. With colleague from work I had my usual chicken Jalfrezi, need to be more adventurous but it is very good here. In a nutshell had a good meal and the service was as usual very good and yes I will be back again and again.

this was an impulse visit, we all needed something to eat and the menu look pretty good, food a bit pricey compared to what I'm used to paying but hey you probably have a hefty premium for such a central location

Für mich das beste indische Restaurant rund um Covent Garden. Sehr lecker, sehr authentisch, freundlicher und schneller Service. Merke ich mir fürs nächste Mal u ist wirklich empfehlenswert

I must admit the food was very good (I took a lamb dish and my friends the chicken tandoori and all were cooked to perfection!!). However, we left the restaurant feeling disappointed with how we had been served , us and two other tables had to ask 3 x for them to bring us napkins as none were on the table and they only came towards the end of the meal when I asked for the third time, they were not very pleasant when they took our order as we were asking some questions about different dishes and they barely answered us. We then asked for some sauce with the rice and naan and it never came yet they charged us on the receipt and then tried to make us believe that they had brought it out ... And so many other small issues of incomprehension ,their English wasn't very good etc. all in all the food was very good but the service was disappointing as we didn't feel welcome

Called in at this restaurant on impulse while walking past in the early evening (7.30pm). There were plenty of tables available and my Vegetarian Thali was spectacular and tasty

We had booked our table via OpenTable prior to a show and arrived early to an almost empty restaurant.Clean and neat dining area which slowly started to fill up during our stay.Excellent choice of food and enjoyed the Chicken Nilgiri.reasonably priced-great location what more can you say?

On the edge of theatreland, a nice sized Indian restaurant, tables not too close totgether. You are paying a premium based on the location as most dishes elsewhere would be a few quid cheaper. Nice Lamb shank and my colleague had the crab curry which is tricky to do and maybe the subtleties are challenging. That said, a pleasant evening a would eat there again. £52 for two mains, two sides, one rice, bread and 2 drinks.

On our travels we tend to look up Indian restaurants, this one was recommended by a staff member at our hotel which is close by. The restaurant itself is very low key but cozy, 2 out of 3 staff members look tired and a bit grumpy but the third one (a nice elderly man) made up for it by being very friendly, professional and attentive. The food was excellent, typical Indian cuisine served to share. We were 4 people and we ordered 5 dishes (mixture of fish, lamb and chicken) + naan’s and it was very satisfying. We well surely look this place up again next time around in London.

Very well organized restaurant in the Strand, very busy at lunch, we hat to wait few minutes for our table, the food was wonderful as the service.

Three ladies catching up over a meal, we hadn't booked anything. Found Sitar and were very pleased with the food, the value and the very friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit.

I always like to try new dishes and the Stuffed Murg Chicken Tandoori Massala was delicious. Sheek kebab starter also great. all food every well presented. Waiter very friendly, and for my cheek they even allowed me to take away one of their newspapers (well it was late on!)

Service left much to be asked for. The staff was focussed on just a few tables, not sure why. Food was pretty good though, but had to call staff for everything, even 15 minutes to get a menu.

We were very surprised by the quality and taste in this indian restaurant, found with the help of tripadvisor: excellent dishes, friendly service, good wine, everything was ok, even perfect

First night in London and we came across this restaurant! Very nice and friendly environment. Food was delicious and tasteful. Staff were courteous and professional.

"We had planned on going to a different restaurant after watching The Lion King but it was fully booked. Luckily for us, we found Sitar. The staff are so friendly, the food delicious...especially the Lamb curry. Next time we're staying in The Strand, we will return to Sitar."

This restaurant is good for the location and price. The staff are very patient with large groups and the food was of a good quality. The Sitar restaurant is well worth a visit as it is central, being on the Strand and near Covent Garden

Kababs are good and Biryani tests north Indian. Service was prompt and active. Avoid Sunday due to huge rush.

Nous n'avions pas réservé et le serveur nous a trouvé une table dans la minute. C’était plein et pourtant c'est resté très calme pendant toute la durée du repas. le décor du restaurant fait plutôt pensé a un restaurant So British a part quelques statuettes rappelant l’Asie. Nous avons pris le seul menu proposé (54£ pour deux). C’était excellent, bien garni et pas trop épicé voir même pas du tout. vraiment bon. La note finale est plutôt correcte pour la qualité et le service. (76£)

Went to this restaurant after a show. Not that busy, but looked nice. Do not be put off. The food is excellent. Short menu. Four of us ate there, different starters and main courses. Wonderful spicing, could really taste the different flavours. The sheesh kebabs and lamb samosas were amazing, slow build up of spices which came alive. The different rices were beautifully cooked, the nan light and delicious. The chicken xcutti was one of the best. The staff were the only downside - less than happy and welcoming.

Booked a table for after the theatre - no need really as the sitar was quite empty. The food is what you would expect and no more. Reasonable value for the area.

I have been going to this restaurant for over 10 years and recently the almost inevitable slide has begun. On arrival the other night I noticed that the coat rack had been replaced by 2 tables so that they could squeeze in another 4 customers. Not good. The service was grindingly slow and the food turned up after an age. Chicken a la Nilgiri (a "Sitar speciality") watery, indistinct and tepid and at £12.95 not special. It is de rigueur these days to give standard Indian dishes (well you know Anglo-Indian dishes) ridiculously obscure and fake names and so Chicken Madras becomes Chicken a la Nilgiri and you can add an extra £4 - simples! To top it all off it took an age to get the bill. I can't see any reason to go back there.

We decided to to for one of the house specialities, the stuffed chicken tikka masala. We got an excellent chicken fillet ample portion stuffed with mushroom covered in a weakish curry sauce, reasonably pleasant but not really a mainstream curry dish ( but we did choose it ! ). The accompanying sag paneer and preceding vegetable samosas were rather sad and anaemic. The bill came to over £ 70, which we regarded as rather steep for what we had. At the margin, I'd prefer they didn't blow so much hot air into the restaurant, and if I'm being really picky, why don't they straighten up those pictures on the wall ??!

Bon restaurant indien dans un cadre raffiné. Personnel efficace et discret. Ambiance zen et cuisine de qualité notamment des plats principaux comme poulet Korma et poulet Tika Massala accompagnés de nans maison et de riz frit pour un prix raisonnable. Une bonne adresse bien située pour une note finale de 4/5

Boa opção para provar pratos da culinária indiana. Alguma dificuldade na atenção e na comunicação com os garçons, principalmente para entender um pouco as opções do cardápio, mas a comida veio saborosa e não muito picante, como queríamos. Correspondeu às nossas expectativas de provar novos sabores daquela parte do mundo.

The Sitar must be one of the best typical Indian restaurants in London. It is close by the Indian embassy.I have been a regular for some years. Tonight's meal was great. Very well presented food and friendly staff.I had the Sitar special starter and the Biryani which was superb.You can tell a good Indian restaurant by it's Biryani.Well done the Sitar

We ate dinner at the Sitar Indian Restaurant while we were in London for a week. It was a great introduction for us to Indian food. We had a variety of menu items to sample which were traditional Indian foods. None were too spicy which we liked. A short walk from Covent Garden.Best tip: Give this place a try. It has great service and is well-respected for serving Indian/Bangladeshi dishes.

Une carte variée bien expliquée avec mention des épices. Très bonne cuisine, portions copieuses avec des prix très raisonnables. Service discret, efficace et sympathisue. très bien situé sur le Strand.

Went there for pre-theatre dinner. We were informed after 45 minutes that starters will take more time. Since we were running risk of getting late for the show, we had to cancel starters and jump straight onto main course. The food was reasonably good, not exceptional but not bad. Although the complimentary popaddum was not good.