The Alankar in Luton

Had a lovely evening. Food was amazing. Hosts Sapna and Sanjay very attentive. Will definitely visit again.

We had already booked another restaurant one evening but decided to switch at the last minute to Alankar as the reviews were good but my! were we disappointed ! Either that or I must have had covid as my tastebuds were not enjoying themselves 😔 On arrival we were taken to our table which just had a tablecloth and nothing else- no plates, serviettes, cutlery, glasses as you would expect in any restaurant. The limited staff seemed a little flustered and were struggling to meet demand (bearing in mind they had not long opened). The restaurant had no ambience and was cold and noisy. The plates arrived and were cold. The mixed grill lacked flavour, the kachori was over cooked and the chick peas in the channa masala were hard and tasted uncooked. Naan was a bit doughy. I’m not sure what has gone wrong here as we have eaten at this restaurant a few years ago a number of times and even attended a family party in the function room upstairs. The only positive I can say is that the staff were pleasant and friendly. Regrettably we shan’t be eating here again

It is very nice place . I did my son’s birthday party, very friendly and food is very delicious. Reasonable price . Love it . Must go there.

Second to none service as soon as you walk in the door - the food was also super tasty and freshly made. Tried the cassava starter and although i'd never heard of it... wow, best starter I've ever tasted. You wont be disappointed and added bonus having private off road parking. Wish we lived closer but will visit the next time we are in the area!

Amazing food, amazing service, lovely staff! The food was absolutely delicious - recommendations were great and couldn’t fault it at all! Staff were absolutely lovely and so so friendly. Brilliant night - thank you!! x

Alankar is a hidden gem in Luton - the food is spot on and their themed nights are lots of fun. I’ve been here with my kids who can be picky eaters, but the owners and chefs tailored their food to be less spicier and they loved it! The chilli garlic Mogo is a must and I particularly love their lamb kebabs and chicken tikka. I’ve also been with friends and have had a fab night vibing in the bar area. It literally has something for everyone and will definitely be returning again. Thanks once again to the owners Sanjay and Sapna !

I'm ethnically Indian, born in Luton and really enjoy my food! I have had takeways and eaten at Alankar about six times in the last year. I can state with absolute confidence that this restaurant has the best a la carte Indian food in the Luton area. The menu has a very wide range and food is cooked to your requirements as requested exceptionally well. I find starters are the best, followed by the main courses which are also cooked with very good flavours. As with most Indian restaurants, desserts are limited, but I'm personally not a big fan of them and have always over eaten by then! The place is run by a very pleasant couple, Sanjay and Sapna. They provide an ambiance you'll love taking your family and/or friends to. At the bar, which has plethora of drinks to cater for just about every palate, Sanjay's energetic and friendly nature is second to none as a restaurant owner. Sapna will make all guests accompanied with you feel most welcome and will always pay particular attention to family elders to ensure they enjoy their food. All staff are most hospitable. Live entertainment evenings are very good value. I have been in larger groups (8-12) with family and friends twice at Diwali and Holi recently. The live music entertainers provided seem very conscientiously selected and both nights were truly memorable. The buffet format at such events is well organised and has adequate variety. My special dietary requirements were very very well catered for at my request at the Holi buffet. The food understandably is not to the a la carte standard but is still good. The entertainment provided more than makes up for the slight drop in the standard of food though.

Delicious Food @ Alankar on Saturday It was a great music evening- with 2 lovely singers Food was nice with Starters & Main - nice choice for Vegetarians too Will be back

Delicious food Quality and good service staff always take care of safety and hygiene one of the best affordable restaurant in Luton

Excellent. Delicious food. Well presented. Brilliant service. The staff are friendly and always ready to help. Been there for meals, Diwali, Holi and other celebrations. Very well organised. Lovely atmosphere. Meal prices are similar to other restaurants.

Had dinner at Alankar yesterday. Excellent food. Authentic cooked by a North Indian chef. One star less because it’s location away from Motorway makes it difficult to stop by for a quick dinner while on the go.

Went to Alankar with the wife and the little one on a weekend and can say that the food was really delicious and the atmosphere was great as there was a DJ playing some nice tunes. We enjoyed it so much that we ordered a takeaway before we left so that we can enjoy it at home too.

At last the need to travel to London for a decent Indian is no longer needed thanks to Alankar. Food? Amazing!! quality, superb taste, excellent variety whether veg or non veg Drinks? Brilliant!! and the owners are always experimenting keeping it exciting every time we visit Service? Couldn’t ask for better, welcoming, friendly Overall? Always leave feeling like we have a had a great night out!! Welll done Sanjay and Sapna!! Can’t wait to come back again

The food is incredible. We enjoy an tapas style Indian which is not a common amongst Indian restaurants and this is the place for it. Our favourites on the menu are the sheekh kebabs, lamb chops, jeera wings, paneer shashlik and masala chips ! The food is fresh, always delivered sizzling and has great flavour. And if you like a cocktail or two its got the bar and range of drinks for that too. Sapna & Sanjay are excellent hosts and always for us recommend a dish to try which allows us to explore the menu I would certainly recommend the restaurant to anybody who enjoys good quality, Indian food served fresh, hot and with a smile.

What a lovely restaurant! The food was exceptional, real authentic Indian food. The owners, Sapna and Sanjay were so friendly and accommodating! I will definitely recommend this restaurant to anybody .

What can I say we have passed this restaurant a lot and decided to pop in today, what a warm welcome we got from sanji (hopefully I’ve spelt this right) was very informative about the menu and wasn’t afraid to recommend items and how much...

On a whim, my friends and I decided we’d try a new Indian restaurant and we couldn’t be happier we chose this one! Sapna and Sanjay are the perfect hosts. No request was too much, they spent time talking to us and welcoming us into...

An absolutely great Indian food restaurant. Exceptional food in a relaxed and great setting. The food is prepared by passionate people who simply know their stuff. A great experience and I’d highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you!

Tremendously authentic and delicious food! The whole experience was brilliant! As a very particular foodie I appreciate the great flavours and range of dishes. All in all fantastic and best Indian food around by far!

Excellent restaurant. Really friendly and knowledgeable owners. Visited with three Curry Club friends and we all loved it. Try the Koroga (Kenyan Style). One of the best dishes I’ve had. Thank you Alankar 👍

This restaurant is an absolute must the food is amazing but most of all the owners are so humble and down to earth it feels like going to a friends house for dinner. I would highly recommend if you have not been here for dinner...

First time visiting Alankar since 'back-in-the day' and I was very impressed with the new owners of this business, as this was the place to be in 1990s Luton. My party and I can be a little demanding when we're feeling jovial and we certainly...

Absolutely fantastic food and service by Sanjay and Sapna. The vegetarian choice is great and a lovely place to eat, drink and socialise. Keep up the great work guys 👍🏼🥳

Service was outstanding, food to die for. Can't get any better in Luton! Highly recommend a visit to Alankar, you won't regret it!!

The new management Sanjay and Sapna are both very friendly and welcoming. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and comfortable. The food is excellent, large portions, excellent authentic taste and everything comes out piping hot. In addition to the great food,...

Very tasty food. Staff are very friendly. Love the atmosphere. I highly recommend for proper Indian food. Fantastic service.

Amazing tasty Indian food at Alankar. The hosts are very friendly. A wide selection of veg, non veg and seafood dishes to choose from the menu. I highly recommend the Tandoori Chicken Wings, Paneer Shashlik and Garlic Chilli Mogo for starters. The Kheema Matar Curry...

Great Indian food, delicious, good sized portions, well priced. The owner, Sanjay made the whole experience very special, friendly and warm. I recommend and I will certainly return! Thank you Sanjay for a lovely evening! Ana

I am extremely happy with the amazing customer service given at Alankar not only that but the professionalism received by the staff. Also not going to leave out the best part the food itself is absolutely delicious. I came with my family and we all...

... And so glad I did, with pretty much everyone I know, food is finger licking good highly recommend (try everything)!- my personal favs: Jeera Chicken, Kheema Matar, Crispy Bhajia... Parking sorted, great service, oh and the biggest choice of drinks I have ever seen...

We visited for my mums birthday. We were a group of 10 and all of us were very impressed with the food, portions and service. I actually think you’ll be hard pushed to find somewhere better than this in the Luton & surrounding area. The...

We celebrated our daughter's 2nd birthday at Alankar. Sapna helped us from the day we started planning and till the very last minute we were there. Sapna and Sanjay are wonderful people and amazing hosts, they are very welcoming and our guests were just amazed...

We Organized our Staff Party here and We had a Very enjoyable time. Sapna And Sanjay are a very hardworking Duo. They provided us such a warm welcome and took care of all of our needs. It is definitely worth coming to this restaraunt again...

We have been twice to Alankar and were blown away by the standard of the food and by the hosts Sapna and Sanjay. It's the best Indian we've had in years and cannot fault the authenticity of the dishes which are delicious. Service was quick...

The food is delicious, reasonably priced, huge range of quirky drinks, parking is sorted, owners Sapna & Sanjay are super friendly, welcoming & such a good laugh. Customer service is fast & efficient. Can't go wrong- i can't stop visiting salvating about the food already...

I came in to order a take away I was greeted by Sanjay super friendly even offered me a complimentary drink I ordered bhajiyas and chilli paneer loved it I wil def be back to sit in with the family Super friendly 😄🙏🏼

Brilliant service, right from the organisation’s to the main event itself. Sapna was brilliant with helping organise the event, the staff of approx 30 thoroughly enjoyed the food and the food just kept coming out. Brilliant place and staff thank you all.

The food from the starters were great we ordered mixed grills, lamb chops, Mogo and bhajiya which were all very tasty, the mains were great and did not taste the same as you get in some Indian restaurants. The service was very good but we...

We liked the Alankar before and like it under the changed ownership. The staff are a little more friendly (not a complaint about the previous owners - they were also friendly). Before I comment on food, I do wish to state how pleasing it is...

We always order takeaway from Alankar! It is honestly the best indian food in Luton. They always cater for our dietary requirements, friendly staff and the food is always hot and most importantly on time!! I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

What has happened to the Alankar? I went as usual with my friend Alan in his car but out friend the happy waiter was missing and the curries were very dry. No mogo no mojo

This is are firsttime at the restaurant and it is 10/10 so nice and the new owner is so nice and so helpful and so friendly and Great service highly recommended

Sapna, Sanjay and the Alankar team, My family and I wanted to say a big thank you for hosting us for my dad's 60th birthday. Our guests absolutely loved the food, particularly the bhajiyas and koroga chicken! The service you provided was second to none,...

Place is very big & spacious and was well look after by Sanjay, food is always spot on as usual, they serve alcohol as well, we had our very own private room with my mates to watch the euros football which was nice.

Highly recommended. Great environment to eat and drink in. Very friendly management team and staff,definitely worth a visit

I attended the Alankar on 3/9/2021, I was surprised to find there was new owners, we where greeted very warmly by Yasmine who served us all evening. The food was superb and it came out so quick. The owners introduced themselves and you can see...

This was our first visit to Alankar - Sanjay was very welcoming and an excellent host. He was short staffed this particular evening but served us well. Try the Jeera chicken wings for starters - the 3 of us shared them - they are so...

Folks, will tell ya straight ,...amazing food and the staff, despite being new management, are like meeting old friends. Couldn't do enough for us, made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Compliments to all concerned,...am a little worried when word gets out that it will...

It was so lovely to see the Indian restaurant recently refurbished with a great décor inside. We were greeted with a happy face from the staff. Amazing food, amazing hospitality (Alankar Restaurant Luton). Loved that authentic starters and main course was great too. Strongly recommend...

Ordered a few dishes…Keema, chicken, paneer etc. Food was delicious, tasted very fresh. Overall a very enjoyable experience, I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Will certainly be enjoying the food again! Also staff were very nice and it’s good value for money.

My family and I visited the restaurant last week, we were warmly welcomed by Sanjay and Sapna. The food was excellent, lots to choose from, and the portion size was generous. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Indian cuisine.

We had the most delicious meal Indian meal we have ever eaten. The food was hot and fresh, the staff were amazingly helpful. I loved the decor and cleanliness. We definitely recommend And will be back when we are in the area!! Thanks for an...

My wife and I recently visited this restaurant, and we had a fantastic time. The food was excellent, and the portion size was generous. The staff were very welcoming and gave us a few recommendations on what to order. We both will be back for...

Went here on Saturday and the food was outstanding. Generous portion sizes and the food is just full of flavor. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for authentic Indian cuisine. The staff are very welcoming and accommodating and the overall ambience and atmosphere is beautiful....

I’ve visited Alankar a number of times now and have had some great evenings. I can honestly say this is my favourite authentic Indian bar restaurant in the local area and becoming a regular hangout too! Before getting into the food...I wanted to call out...

We had a really lovely experience at the Alankar. We went on a recommendation from a friend and we were not disappointed. The restaurant has recently been taken over and is in the process of a refurb. What has been done so far, looks wonderful....

Excellent food. Excellent service. Dont know what else to say. 10 put of 10. If you cone in early enough, you get on site car park as well.

Our first visit to the restaurant and really enjoyed the food. Large portions and great value. The Methi Chicken, Jeera Rice and Chilli Naan - definitely a new favourite of ours. Love the decor and stunning lights! Thank you Sanjay and looking forward to trying...

New owners with a simply stunning new menu. Seriously mouth-watering and not to be missed! Can't wait to dine in and experience all the dishes!!

I have ordered two takeaways from here over the past few weeks. I was so impressed with the first one that I ordered it again today. The food is exceptional. This is the best Indian restaurant there is in Luton. The lamb and chicken dishes...

My friend fancied Indian food today for her birthday so we thought to try Alankar. I am truly amazed with the quality of the food! Being Indian myself I have tried many indian restaurants which more or less seem to have a similar taste but the quality and taste of this place is now in my top 3 favourite restaurants! The vibe is amazing, we sat outdoors with a lovely heater and I must say the service was outstanding! Food came on time (even though they had several orders for delivery from the mopeds that kept coming) staff understood what I wanted (very important for me) and the food was so tasty I ordered their chilli paneer again! Hats off to the chef. We had chilli paneer, jeera rice, chicken tandoori and tarka daal (to die for) and a lovely onion salad (typical Indian I am). They had adhered to all the COVID safety regulations that could be in place and it was truly a magical evening! Very clean restaurant, pleasant food, pleasant ambiance, pleasant staff and reasonably priced. I love their lighting too. Considering the many restaurants in Luton, Alankar has been my favourite and I am a total foodie! Thank you Alankar for such a wonderful evening, can’t wait to go again!

Alankar dishes are inspired by more than 20 different Indian cuisines mixing traditional cooking styles with a modern approach. The spices are sourced directly from India and mixed with local ingredients to create a fresh and authentic taste. Each dish is home cooked by a well known chef which makes the dining experience even more unique and one of a kind.A personal favorite of mine is Jeera Chicken Wings, Methi Chicken and Fish Masala, every dish is excellent and made to taste, all the classic favorites are on the menu.The restaurant has recently undergone a new decor refurbishment and gives the restaurant a new fresh look, to give it a fantastic dining ambience. Can't with for the Lockdown to be lifted, so i can take my family and friends to Alankar, which undoubtedly deserves its reputation as one of the best Indian restaurants in LutonCompliments to the new owners with an excellent chef on board, that go the extra mile with dishes tailor-made to your taste along with an excellent service, whether dining In or Out.Once again, Well done to the new owners "Sanjay" and "Dilip" at Alankar

Just had a great night here visiting from Leicester , food was fabulous , excellent service . Very highly recommend

Because of the times in which we live we decided to get a dilivery tonight from the Alankar, at first we were bemused at not finding the usual menu, however the food tonight was excellent, truly good authentic Indian food, a rare restarant in Luton where most are Bengali, very good but its nice and refreshing to have a change.The food was amazing and the information from the new management was informative will definitely be back, best meal for a very long time.

Absolutely deverstated to no safety measures where in place due to current epidemic of covid... no track and trace in order like other places or safe wearing of any form of protection. Thought safty measures are everywhere else in restaurants.. but this place need to get there grip on. Manager really needed to look into this before opening up to customers.

I go to the Alankar with my friend Alan in his car - where else would we go?! The food is wonderful and the service is the best. Very friendly people and delicious food - watch out for the Mogo 65!

Good food, ambience and excellent service. Tried vegetarian food and can see good options comparted to others nearby.

Visited for the first time in 10 years. Always used to stop off here on way back to Leicester from England Wembley games, because the food was so good. Pleased to report food still excellent ! Very tasty meal (lamb Rogan Josh), just the right amount of heat and great flavour. Good service too. It has been there since the 1980s so it must be doing something right. A very enjoyable pre-match meal, 5 minutes walk to Luton Town FC. Recommended.

For the price you can’t complain. Really quiet inside and the service is quite poor. Don’t have your expectations too high and you should be fine

Don’t waste your time! Food was rubbish! Customer service just as rubbish as the food. Went there at the start of the year and it was nice.

Went there for a meeting with friends. Service was great but food was nothing special at all. Not really worth a second visit

and pleased that I did. Mixed clientele,attentive service and plenty of parking. Jeera chicken starter and chicken methi main both excellent. Generous relish with the poppodums and tasty rice and nan bread. Table next to me raving about the chicken 65 starter which I will try on my next visit.

The Alankar never fails to impress! My Husband and I had the perfect evening at the Alankar; our special occasion restaurant for an early Valentine's treat. As always, the food was cooked to perfection and was so tasty. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming. We were even offered a drink on the house. Looking forward to our next special occasion at the Alankar!

All the hot food was good (starters and the main courses) freshly made and served hot, although some of the main course portions seemed a little on the small side. Most of the deserts that were on on offer were just frozen deserts (not made on site). I was disappointed with the service. On two occasions (starter and main course), the waiter started to clear up before everybody had finished eating. He should have waited until everybody at the table had finished eating. When asked what herbal teas were available, he was a bit vague on the options available which suggested he did not know. We used the Meerkat 2 for 1 offer on starters, main courses and desserts but they refused to give us 2 desserts for the price of one, despite me showing quite clearly on my phone that the 2 for 1 offer did include deserts. In the end, we did not bother arguing just paid extra for the deserts. The meal for five of us cost £75 which included five starters, four mains, 3 desserts, 1 wine and 2 liqueur coffees even after using the 2 for 1 voucher on starters and mains.

Had a lovely meal at this restaurant. The food was hot and tasted fantastic. The staff were very attentive and was always checking we were ok and was there anything else we wanted. Would go again.

We had a family meal for 6 last weekend and found the side dishes excellent but the main courses OK if a little bland. The staff were very courteous,helpful and the restaurant was reasonably busy.

My job change means I have not been here for a couple of years so did not know what to expect, however I need not have worried as still excellent.

we booked this for special events in our family. we were 16 of us. our bill came to 270 pounds and all most all of us left hungry. portions are are so small that 8.95 biryani our 3 year daughter finished and she still wanted more. just ask them to send a picture of thier portions. if you going there please eat at home and go or you will have to come home and cook again. staff was very nice. atmosephere was good. i will never ever go there again.

not been here for a while and can't think why not.extremely warm welcome from staff .

Alankar Indian restaurant and function room is on the outskirts of the Luton city centre. They serve a wide variety of traditional Indian dishes. They have an alcohol license and the food is very good and reasonably priced.

I visited Luton with my partner for his birthday as we were going to an event. We stayed in a hotel a few houses away from this restaurant so decided to visit here for our dinner. The whole experience from tbe minute we walked in was great and very authentic. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient and we were seated and served immediately. The restuarant was very clean and offered a wide range of drink options which was very impressive. The food arrived in good time and was of an excellent standard I have the garlic chicken masala and my partner had the chicken tikka both were amazing! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone, and was grateful for the experience as our hotel experience was unfortunately not so great! Thank you!

Fantastic food and service. A wide variety of starter selections, varies from your typical Indian restaurant starter menu.

Came for dinner on a Saturday night Nice family atmosphere Only had 2 starters and a main course as it was late Great service and the chicken curry was fresh and delicious Poppadoms came with 5 dips Best restaurant locally

We decided to have dinner in this restaurant in Sunday night. The furniture is very nice and the service is kind. We take two types of chicken’s dishes, rice with ginger and other vegetables, bread and a salad. Delicious, and very good the yogurt’s sauce too. At the end an indian ice cream, sorry i don’t remember all the ingredients. Go to this restaurant!

Five of us on the way back from a tough business day turned off the M1 and found this oasis. Friendly welcome, good and prompt service, we all had different dishes and commented on how good the food was. Not expensive either. It hit the spot.

I was staying overnight on business so thought I’d try here as it was close to my hotel. It didn’t look too promising when I arrived with just two other diners but I needn’t have worried as I was treated to possibly my best curry ever.

havnt visited this resturant for a long time and dont know why ..service is excellent and food amazing .would definitely recommend if in the area. will be back again for sure

This restaurant sets the bar in which customer service and food should be served. Me and my family would like to thank you for such a unforgettable experience and memories to cherish The whole set up from booking the venue to setting things up the...

We picked this restaurant on the strength of TripAdvisor reviews for a post football match meal when visiting Luton As it was around 6pm on a Saturday we didn't bother to book. We were accommodated quickly on a nice airy and bright table where all...

We have been here a few times now and the food is always excellent and so is the service. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend the lamb chops......very big with lots of meat on and the chicken dhansak and chicken popcorn for young children....

Always great food and great staff.This is a very good place to go to, the atmosphere is very quiet but that also creates a calm place where you are not shouting over crowds of people. The food here is very delicious with a wide variety...

Great food attentive staff . Samosas amazing . A lovely gesture. A complimentary drink Chicken madras. Popadums. . Salad. Kebabs full of flavour. Immaculate restaurant. Spotless....

Vine aquí con mi familia, en la que todos ellos me proporcionaron un excelente servicio y la comida era increíble sin duda recomendaría a cualquiera quien salir para una comida con la familia, amigos, etc.

I have been writing reviews for a while now, and at times have noticed I give excellent reviews when I...

Cenamos aquí como yo estaba lejos. Realmente ordenado dentro de mobiliario bonito restaurante. Bandeja de encurtidos agradable dieron la costumbre cebollas, mango, chapuzón de menta, lima y otros tres pickle un rojo verde y otro dulce no visto antes. Tenía un pollo tikka buhna estaba...

Excelente comida, excelente servicio y un ambiente genial. Una auténtica experiencia preciosa con el equipo después de una semana dura en el trabajo. Sin duda lo recomiendo.

Estado viniendo a este restaurante durante los últimos 15 años. La comida y el servicio siempre ha sido fantástica, pero sin duda cada vez más y más caro. Porciones en papa J's son más grandes.

Very nice food and friendly staff. Waiters very professionals and chatty. Dished very tasty and is a option to choose how spicy you would like to have.

Named after the famous Alan Carr a great Indian restaurant.Great food selection and menu and reasonable prices.Great service, very friendly and hospitable.

Came to eat alone. Well received and fine start. After first serving it took a loooong time to finish and pay. Not the most attentative service. The lamb dish tasted good but the meat was tough to chew and actually not ok. Be aware of the price of side dishes, it doubles the main's price.