Tamarind in City of London, Westminster

Excellent service, and everything on the menu was top notch. Lamb chops amd prawns were amazing. Curries were out of this world. Recommended!

Been several times but was left a little underwhelmed with this visit. Service awkward and did not like the upstairs atmosphere, downstairs much better, may not return for a while

Absolutely brilliant! Will never be able to eat Indian food in the USA again. Each item had its own special flavor, spices artistically layered without heavy sauces. The service and presentation were phenomenal. One of the most enjoyable meals I’ve had in many years of traveling!

Highly over priced , food was average at best . Ambience was just ok

The BEST Indian cuisine we have ever had - anywhere .. and we have been and eaten at many Indian restaurants in UK,US, etc. Our friends visiting from Korea agreed. Thank you to the concierge at Stafford for recommendation. Absolutely delicious. Lovely staff who moved us to a perfect table (trouble hearing next to a large group who were understandably enjoying themselves). Fabulous wine and food - would go back here in a heartbeat. Thank YOU!

Went for a birthday dinner with a friend. We had the set menu as recommended by the waiter. Disappointingly the main was too spicy to eat and when pointed out to the waiter - he suggested yoghurt, rather than replacing the dish. So we left it uneaten. This meant that we spent £300 for two people to have starters and dessert - most definitely not worth the money. I emailed the store manager the next day to allow them to put things right but my email was completely ignored. Another sign of how bad this place is. I would steer clear

It was a wonderful memory of the wonderful space and delicious food. I don't think there are many restaurants that I sometimes think about that I want to go back to or eat at again, but for me, this is one of those restaurants.

Horrible to run away from! The setting is pretty, beautiful decoration but much too noisy I couldn't hear my friend and I couldn't even enjoy my dish. The dishes were good but very spicy even though this was not specified on the menu. The service was terrible. First of all, we were given the drinks menu without the menu card to encourage us to drink something. Throughout the dinner the waiters kept asking us if we wanted to recommend drinks or add dishes when our choice was made. No need to insist and sigh when you decline their request for an additional order. In short, the place is overrated because of social networks. It's way too expensive for a restaurant which is of low standard for my taste. To flee!

I don't like Indian food, but the food here was really delicious and it was a great experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant was calm and relaxing, making it the perfect anniversary. I will definitely visit again ♡

Reservations are required. The menu is a bit restrictive, as the entire table must order the gourmet options without customization. The taste is excellent, and the service is top-notch. The chairs could be more comfortable. The food is good overall, with great presentation, although the meat sambosa wasn’t to my liking. However, the lollipop chicken is a must-try I didn’t notice an elevator.

Esther, Karishma, Sneha are the best

literally one of the best indian fine dining restaurants in the city. I enjoyed it! They also made me Jain food upon request.

My all time favorite Indian restaurant

If I could give zero stars for the service at this unimportant little restaurant I would. The service is an embarrassment to the food and if I were the chef I would fire the lot. Arrogant, bored and poorly managed waiters ruined what should have been a wonderful experience. We even caught one waiter stealing a glass of our champagne for himself! You’ve been warned!

Amazing food which is so flavoursome and unique, attentive service, highly recommend

We went here for an anniversary dinner and had the gourmet tasting menu. Pretty easy to locate on Queen street. Pros: Some of the dishes were outright amazing -Coconut Sea Bass with salmon roe and the chaat. Some dishes were okay (not too bad, but not great either) - Malai Chicken and the prawn curry. The desserts were really nice as well. The ambiance of the place was very elegant and the staff were very warm and welcoming. The staff even gave us a mango sorbet additionally in view of the anniversary. Cons : The lamb chops were a big let down - improperly cooked meat and the spice mix was completely out of balance ; even slathering that many pistachios couldn’t really save the dish. I really looked forward to the chilli lobster - but the lobster was rubbery and the seasoning tasted of ketchup. I really think they could do better with these ingredients. The food was expensive for what was given. They can definitely work on the quantities. Overall a 3.5-4/5.

We have been coming for years and this time they didn’t have the crispy potatoes and the biryani was oily and lacking any vegetables at all. I’m leaving this 1 month later, we went for NYE. That meal leaves us not wanting to come again.

Incredible experience! Best tasting and most authentic Indian in Central London, thank you to the team for your hospitality

Best tasting food i have ever had. Would go again and again.

Food was great and service was good. However, this is not a child friendly restaurant at all! No high-chairs for our toddler with staff saying this would be a health and safety issue? They also have no changing facilities for babies in their bathrooms. Very poor considering the price you're paying when even basic restaurants and chains have this. Due to this we unfortunately wouldn't come back

The tasting menu still the best way to experience the best Indian Food anywhere. At 75 it is a bargain in Mayfair. The service is spectacular and the place is gorgeous.

I booked this restaurant weeks in advance and was so excited to go with my family (two children aged 6 and 9, both of whom are very well behaved, quiet and have been to many fine dining establishments) only to be called 2 hours before our booking and told that children under 10 are not allowed. We cancelled our reservation for our party of 6 on the spot and are bitterly disappointed that we were treated with such prejudice because of children. I have never come up against such awful attitude, the lady on the phone stated that this policy was on the website - which I clearly missed and haven’t been able to find before writing this review. Wouldn’t got back even without children. There are plenty of excellent Indian restaurants around who appreciate their diners no matter their family circumstances.

Came here on New Years day for lunch, food absolutely delicious! Recommend the chaat, samosas, lamb shank and biryani. Lovely atmosphere and great interior. Will definitely come back ☺️

Amazing Indian food. Better to sit on the first floor rather than underground but the food is delicious wherever you are seated

We'd been to this restaurant a couple of years ago and were impressed with the food. So we decided to go again to celebrate a significant birthday in our family. What a let down! First the food. The appetizers we ordered, the Curly Kale Salad and Churi Chaat were fine. Quite tasty. For the mains, the lamb chops were delicious, nicely cooked and meaty with the pistachio crust, though the spice level surprising could be upped a bit when compared to the other dishes. The saag paneer was so very spicy it was a challenge to eat and enjoy it even diluted with the paneer, rice or the naan (and we are used to spicy and even quite spicy food). It was mostly left uneaten. The Lamb Nihari was nicely spicy, the meat tender and a nice marrow bone thrown in and worked well with the naan. The Goan Green Chicken Curry was just standard fare. What really put a huge damper on the experience was the ambience and the seating. On our previous visit, the table assigned to us was near the cash register and the coffee machine so it was noisy and busy with a lot of coming and going and discussions between the staff. We should have remembered to ask for a table away from the hustle and bustle but forgot. This time was even worse and together with the "just okay or barely edible food" it totally spoiled our experience of an expensive meal. The table was directly in front of some back room where the dumb waiter brought the food up and where the used dishes and bottles were discarded. There was a constant stream of loud talking from the staff and the dishes and bottles were thrown into perhaps some kind of bin as if to make the maximum noise possible. It was non-stop and extremely distracting and intrusive. Really there should be some kind of door to that room to mute this noise, even if the restaurant is unable to ask its staff to be sensitive to people coming in to celebrate and enjoy a very expensive meal. We also could not help wondering how twice in a row we were assigned possibly one of the worst seating in the restaurant. A reason or two come to mind which we will refrain from speculating here. This restaurant touts itself as the first Indian restaurant to achieve a Michelin star, which it lost a few years ago. Let's hope the reviewers are discerning and attentive to the ambience. We will not return. We ate at other fine dining and mid-range places in London this visit and had vastly more enjoyable experiences in both food and ambience.

Good Indian in Mayfair. Reasonable price. Friendly staff.

I would rate this restaurant as good not very good. Firstly drinks were completely forgotten. When we did get them half way through the meal they did apologise and gave them to us on the house. The set lunch was very good. Stand out dishes were the sea bass and chicken. The cocktail was nothing like I’d had before and was delicious!

10/10 food was impeccable!! The only thing I didn’t enjoy was the tandoori prawns as I found them a tad too spicy as I usually like spicy food. The yoghurt kebabs were sensational

Came by based on a recommendation from our hotel. Nigel ran a series of courses through our table and picked absolutely amazing dishes. Fantastic dining experience, come hungry.

This is NOT a Mitchelin star restaurant!!! Food was very average, service is appalling. Staff are chatting amongst eachother, kept forgetting our food/drinks. 3 reception girls were very rude upon arrival, speaking in their language!! Not surprised this place was quiet and empty, just awful!!

THIS IS NOT A MITCHELIN RESTAURANT!! FOOD WAS WATERY AND TASTELESS. STAFF WERE HORRID, CHATTING AMONGST EACH OTHER, ON 5 OCCASIONS, FORGETTING OUR FOOD/DRINKS, VERY PUSHY, OVERSELLING EVERYTHING ON THE MENU, VERY INAPPROPRIATE. KEPT REMINDING US THAT KIDS WERE NOT ALLOWED UPON ARRIVAL. RUDE AND ABRUPT FROM THE GET GO. AWFUL EXPERIENCE.

Excellent food, rare balance of non oily indian food, but still traditional in preparation and flavours and presented as a gourmet indian meal. The menu is vast and covers food from across india, I love the fact they have a big grills menu, so you can keep it light if you want. Some special standout dishes - the grilled chilli and lime seabass, the rajasthani chaat, the lamb biryani, the crispy brocoli and prawn and coconut curry. Also the punjabi paloma was spectacular

Really terrific food, glowing reviews from our table, both vegetarian and meat-eaters alike. There are better dining rooms, in terms of grandeur, in Mayfair but it's still nice (we were upstairs). The food and service was just terrific and our table commented that the lunch set menus offered good value considering the quality and location of the restaurant, with the set price including champagne and a cocktail. We all left full and very satisfied!

The best indian restaurant in London.

My favorite Indian restaurant in London! Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Always a must when visiting London 💯💯

We ordered lemonade for our son and he was given lemon flavored soda. The coconut and chilli seabass was not cooked well and the lamb chops we ordered had strong vinegar taste. They did not change plates after we had the fish and it was not a fine dining experience overall. The Kerala fish curry tasted like Thai Penang curry and the masala tea was just milk with a tea bag. Our bill came to 200+ GBP and I was constantly comparing the taste/ service between tamarind and The Quilon restaurant, at Taj Buckingham. Taj was above and beyond with exceptional service and the quality of food. No wonder they are Michelin and tamarind is not !!! Overall it is quite a waste of your money and customer service is pathetic!

Tamarind's dishes are so exquisite that I considered moving to London to eat there more frequently. I have returned to this haunt for lunch and dinner, each culinary experience luscious and pleasurable for the senses. Their lassi is fragrant and laced with delicate spices; all their dishes are divine. Do try their vegetables! The artichoke is over-the-moon good. I love all their vegetarian dishes; however, if you enjoy lamb, chicken, and other meats, they are also cooked to perfection. The service is impeccable. The staff wants you to linger, which I dearly love. Food is only nourishing when you eat slowly and use all your senses. Tamarind sets the mood for nourishment. All you have to do is show up and enjoy it.

One of the finest Indian restaurants in London. The right mix of flavour and spice.

The experience we had was outstanding. Beautiful, sophisticated atmosphere in Mayfair. The food was incredible. While the lamb biryani wasn’t quite what we’d hoped for, it was still very good and the other dishes we had more than made up for it. I highly recommend Tamarind.

Starters were very good. Main courses not so much. Not impressed with the wine list.

I was disappointed by the lack of baby-friendly facilities at your restaurant. Despite mentioning during our reservation that we needed a high chair, none was provided. Additionally, we had to ask the manager to confirm if baby food was allowed. This is not what I would expect from a Michelin-star establishment. If babies are not welcome, it should be clearly stated upfront to avoid inconvenience. Please address this for future guests.

We dine at Tamarind every trip to London … and it is always amazing. Dinner tonight was exceptional … every dish was delightful.

They ran out of bowls to serve in at 9 pm! They refused to bring me a bowl! Paying £50+ for a meal you'd think you'd at least get proper dinnerware. The lamb chops were less than mid and I felt robbed. We booked a private dining room but the staff kept leaving the door open. I would not recommend this place, there are much better restaurants in London that you can go to without paying nearly as much. I wouldn't eat here even if it cost me a quarter of the price

Every dish had a distinct flavour and was very specific to this restaurant We had the Vegetarian & non Vegetarian Gourmet Testing Menu. The service was excellent. Well trained staff.

Good food and attentive service. Some dishes seem to be trying too hard to be different eg adding lots of spices and additions where a few would maybe work better Ambience looks a bit jaded Overall I would go again

Food too good. Service too slow. Staff is not attentive enough. Over billing found at the end, when confronted staff was arguing too much but agreed to remove, not expected from a fine dine.

Can thoroughly recommend the Taster Menu. Great service and fantastic food. An experience not to be forgotten from time we arrived, until we left. Thank you

Excellent food as ever, but the service was not it's usual selk. Mains arrived at significantly different times, reminder had to be made for missing coffee, n9t major issues but it was notable given the excellent service we have had on the past. However we will be back, the food is still outstanding, venison samosas are the chili seabass being personal favourites.

Exceptional food in lovely surroundings and cared for by wonderful staff - it's a special experience and a wonderful taste of India!

Food was slightly bland, taster menu you would expect an individual dish but it was sharing, service was prompt but rushed

Very tasty food , good service / the restaurant has three sections

By far the best food we have had in London our entire trip! You don’t have to like Indian food to love this place! Every single thing we ordered was fantastic! The service was exceptional as well!

If you're a fan of Indian cuisine, this restaurant is one of the best places to experience authentic Indian flavours in the heart of London. It stands out for offering traditional Indian dishes with a contemporary twist, making it an ideal choice for food lovers seeking a unique and unforgettable dining experience.

Absolutely delicious food. Very attentive staff. A lovely way to spend a special birthday with family.

Birthday lunch for my 17 year - fabulous food, impeccable food

Lovely meal in a lovely place served by lovely people

Wonderful food and service. Would definitely go again

We opted for the Gourmet menu and everything up until the main event was exceptional! The churi chaat and lobster being a standout for both of us. Sadly the dal and prawn curry were underwhelming and the naan was dry and tasteless. As for ambience…it was marred by people having their phones on loud speaker whilst scrolling instagram and a couple of guys watching football!

Wouldn’t normally eat Indian food, but this was on another scale , absolutely amazing. If your looking for the standard Britishised korma etc don’t go

My favorite Indian restaurant in London. This unique mix of amazing food, very welcoming staff specially Park, the decoration and atmosphere makes you leave the restaurant with good memories and great experience.

This is such a superb restaurant. Once I book my flight to London, I book a reservation at tamarind. The food is beyond delicious. They make it before my eyes. Attentive but unobtrusive wait staff ensure you have everything you need then they step back to allow you to enjoy your meal. Can't wait for my next trip to London and Tamarind!

The wait staff are all excellent. As was the food. Thanks.

The food is absolutely amazing. Pricey, but worth visiting at least once. Favourites: Chicken tikka, divine and Lamb chops in pistachio crust. Will definitely go again.

I had the most amazing experience in the restaurant. Food was so tasty and the service and ambiance made it even more amazing. Thank you Bhatta Chef and Pyali and Parth.

We had a great experience with food, we ordered Rajasthani churri chaat, Chicken biryani, chocolate fondant. All were exceptionally well curated & presented by Chef & our table were taken care by Parth & Piyali. We would love to recommend this to everyone. A proper Indian restaurant.

Lovely find for dinner in Mayfair’s a warm welcome and attentive staff. They accommodated my gluten free requirements very well and the gluten free roti was the best I’ve ever eaten anywhere Delicious food. We did the gourmet tasting menu with a couple of adjustments. We had a slight issue in that the diners at the next table were on their phones and the volume was loud! I can’t blame the restaurant . They did ask them to pipe down the volume but I guess they must have been deaf. We had a super time and would go back for sure.

My husband and I are visiting from USA and good friend recommended Tamarind for a special dinner. It was truly wonderful experience. The ambiance, service and food were amazing. We did the tasting menu so got to try a variety of different dishes that we wouldn’t normally order. Every course was delicious and the staff were a total delight.

Food was amazing and the staff very helpful as we were not familiar with the dishes. The venue is wonderful.

Poorly run restaurant, fixated with getting you in and out quickly. A lot of staff, friendly enough, but not properly trained to justify the price. No knowledge of the food or wine. The food itself is decent quality, and I feel bad for the chef who can clearly cook and has made some decent dishes. But everything around it lets it down and makes it a really poor experience, enjoyable and unrelaxing, that makes you leave feeling ripped off.

Food was way to average, the place did not live to its expectation at all, personally i dont think will suggest or go again, lets say if i keep the price aside and talk just for food , i don't think i will have the motivation to go back. Quality over all was not great, its very average or ok for me. Hence not a great writing great review. Disappointment for the food served.

I enjoy simple Indian curry, and this was the first experience for me with more sophisticated Indian flavors. Most of the course was still too spicy for me, but it had its own textures to enjoy it. Seabass was top notch!

Had the tasting menu which was outstanding. Lamb chops and lobster especially good! Had matching wines and sommelier happy for me to make some switches.

The beautiful food and service was impressive. One of the best Indian meals we have had ever. Would highly recommend as a must not miss dinning experience.

This definitely is one of the better indian restaurants in London. Their grilled food really stands out. The Atmosphere is really relaxing and the food just makes everything even better. We visit it quite often and the quality of the food is always exceptional . Highly recommended.

It was a fantastic experience, The drinks, food and ambience is awesome. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Food was excellent and my boyfriend really loved his birthday meal here. My only note is that, unfortunately, as we wanted the Gourmet Tasting Menu and I am gluten free and my partner isn’t, I couldn’t have a few items that were available on the menu, so I missed out on these; as he wouldn’t have enjoyed the alternative choice gluten free substitutes (which was limited). If you offer a tasting menu at a premium price, that is meant to be shared, I would expect for efforts to be made so the whole party can enjoy all the food available.

¡COMIDA INCREÍBLE! Mis amigos y yo vinimos aquí recientemente un domingo por la noche - optamos por sus asientos en el patio al aire libre, que está cerrado y bellamente decorado! Buen ambiente. El servicio era genial, nuestro servidor era atento y muy servicial sugiriendo platos de comida para probar. Todo estaba delicioso, la comida es muy sabrosa. RECOMENDAMOS ENCARECIDAMENTE la lubina Coco & Chili, la langosta crujiente, el curry de pollo verde Goan y el Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani. ¡Y el ajo Naan es imprescindible! Nuestros cócteles eran buenos también. ¡Tan feliz que vinimos aquí!

AMAZING FOOD!! My friends and I came here recently on a Sunday night—we opted for their seating in the outdoor patio, which is enclosed and beautifully decorated! Nice ambiance. Service was great, our server was attentive and very helpful suggesting food dishes to try. Everything was delicious—food is so flavorful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Coconut & Chilli Seabass, Crispy Lobster, Goan Green Chicken Curry and Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani. And the Garlic Naan is A MUST!!! Our cocktails were good too. So happy we came here!

We had a truly enjoyable lunch at Tamarind and I do not often rate a restaurant 5 stars. The set lunch is indeed a great value with generous portions. The 2 course is at £29 and we chose Lamb chop with pistachio crust and tandoori prawns (really large prawns) at £9 supplements. The set lunch also came with Dal, beetroot raita, naan and rice. We also ordered Tandoori chicken lollipop with pomegranate reduction n cinnamon at £16. Service was great, ambiance was lovely. Will definitely be back to try more items.

Food serving speed was not appropriate for business occasion

Lovely spot for a special occasion or date night. Very accommodating service and delicious food!

Just Great from start to finish food service everything

The food is good, the price is expensive, and the minimum per person is 55 pounds.

excellent flavors and atmosphere --will definitely return

We changed times and the number of guests at very short notice (twice) and they were very accommodating and helpful finding us a table without issue. We ignored the set menus and went a la carte. A "double lamb" evening for me, char grilled lamb chops followed by lamb nihari ... both were absolutely superb. The non dairy veggie options were slightly limited compared to some comparable places but the vegetable moilee met requireme.ts and my wife thoroughly enjoyed.

Great Curries and Biryani. Friendly staff. Nothing negative.

The food, as always, is wonderful! Don’t miss the lobster starter or the Indian street food starter. Delicious! Everything else is also excellent. We are always happy to dine here. The staff is a delight!

This was a really good Indian restaurant that we had in London. The ambience is very pretty, and the staff is very friendly. We were delighted with the dishes we tried, and the food was not heavy at all so you don't feel bad afterwards. Every bite was delightful.

"When you walk into Tamarind, you're immediately enveloped by its charming and relaxing ambiance, perfect for enjoying exquisite cuisine or having a quiet conversation with a guest. The food is nothing short of delightful—bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection, offering the best of Indian cuisine. The presentation of the dishes is visually appealing, which only enhances the overall dining experience. The service stands out for being excellent—attentive without being overbearing, striking the perfect balance. With a diverse menu catering to all tastes, there are countless reasons to enjoy a meal here. Tamarind has undoubtedly set a high standard for Indian dining, making it a must-visit spot."

Quality of service and food excellent

Beautiful food, great service and even better decor. Very elegant, loved everything at this place, my favourite was Paneer Tikka, not far from the good one in India.

Fuimos a un almuerzo de domingo y nos sentamos en la encantadora zona de estar exterior. La comida tomó aproximadamente 45 minutos, lo que nos advirtieron cuando pedimos ciertos platos. La comida era cara pero muy sabrosa.

Every bite was amazing. Great ambiance and service.

The food was faultless, but the approach to service could be slightly better - we have been to Tamarind before and the service was perfect last time round so was just slightly disappointed that we didn’t have the same experience this time.

Brilliant meal. Absolutely fantastic scallops and the lamb chops were sensational. The staff were excellent in judging the amount of food required. Great service too.

An exceptional experience from start to finish. If I could, I would eat the Rajasthani Churi Chaat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Beautifully appointed restaurant would recommend and the grilled Lobster weee exquisite

Food is pretty average. Starters are good but desserts are disappointing. Service pretty run of the mill.

We have dinner here every time we travel to or through London. It’s always an amazing experience!

Delicious food , excellent choices on the lunchtime menu , lots of food too