The Ravensbury in Merton

We hosted a private event (70th birthday) at the Ravensbury in their bar space and terrace / garden area. Overall the food was excellent, the venue was perfect in terms of size and facilities (bar area, dj booth, good audiovisual equipment, outdoor space), and the staff were very helpful. In particular Nimesh and his team on the night itself were excellent and I really commend them for helping us run a great party. The complimentary tasting was also a lovely touch. Unfortunately there were issues in the run up with a senior member of staff leaving (with v little communication) and general manager needing to cover for both venues. This did lead to some stress and we found that details were being missed on communications / errors occurring. Hopefully this is just a temporary issue because overall we were very happy with the event and we loved the food (as did our guests) and we will be sure to be returning for more meals.

Great food n serviceee Highly recommended ❤️

I was there for a party as an invited guest. There were about 50 guests. I had to go out urgently for a personal matter but when I came back they have just finished serving the main course. I asked the manager to give me something from the kitchen as I was hungry but he refused to give me anything. I thought they will give me something from the kitchen to eat but he was very unsympathetic saying there is no food left. Unbelievable, as they made money from about 50guests but they couldn't give one person something to eat. He told me I have to order from the main menu if I want something to eat. What type of caterers they are? A very depressing experience. I will never recommend this place.

Relaxed atmosphere and delicious food, perfect spot for catching up with friends or family.

It's OK. The food was nice and big portions. A lot of my party took leftovers. Not for me. The service was fair, except we had a rather unpleasant server who harshly challenged one of the guests over their starter which could have been handled a million times better, and there was a need for him trying to be smug. Clean decor, the neon lights are not my taste, but plenty of space inside. It was busy with a good mix of nationalities and families. Second place in a row for me where we had to chase for a while to get table water. And we all had cocktails and wine. Fortunately it wasn't late when it was time to leave, unfortunately, being the last to leave all the staff were standing around at the bar waiting for us to leave.

Amazing service and staff!! Leigh was brilliant Nimesh was amazing also. Will definitely book for another event in future. Prices were very reasonable and everyone went above and beyond to make sure the guests had a great time

One of the best restaurants in London Indo Chinese fusion Delicious Fusion food and great service Special thanks to Nimesh and Ayush with his outstanding team Sunil and Amit who maid our day super special Highly recommend

AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE! We love love this place and have been coming back for years. Food came out super quick and fresh and music was great!

Very good service from all the staff. Thanks so very much your hospitality

Fantastic service by Sunil, Ayush, Ashi and Amit. Delicious food matched by a lovely environment. Highly recommend event meals or nights out for couples. Will definitely be visiting here again.

Had a lovely evening celebrating my birthday @The Ravensbury. I'd like to thank Ashi my waitress for the evening, she was very helpful and ensured that everything was perfect. My husband and I recommend this restaurant for any occasion and the atmosphere is superb. I would love to see more options on the menu though. However, the drinks menu is very good! Thanks again Ashi for your great customer service!

Absolutely fabulous place to go .. staff are 100% nice and very sweet … definitely a recommendation to everyone.👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

I had an excellent experience recently on my visit with family All the dishes we have ordered were delicious Very good staff and great service Highly recommended

The food was amazing as well as the service and made us feel special on an anniversary night xx thank you

Excellent food! Best quality and really tasty.

Went to a birthday party here ,staff lovely and professional,drinks and food so yummy. Decorations inside and outside were nice. We had a great time 💯🌟🤩

Great service, great food! Yes. I recommend :)

Have been there for food & drink, they have a shisha lounge, as well as a bar and restaurant, which can hold a large mass of people in which on both side, as the doors are very thick you can barley here the music from the bar area as well, so you can eat in comfort, i would say that the toilets do need a serious look at. But all-in-all, a very nice a place to go. 💯👍🏾

Lovely restaurant delicious food, really tasty and good price. Well balanced portions and friendly staff. Very recommended

First time trying an Indian restaurant buh I loved it 🥰

Ayush and Ashi Amazing service. Really appreciate it. Thank you x

10/10. Couldn’t asked for any more from them. Food was very good, service was great also. Mocktail was brilliant. Would definitely recommend 👍

Food was amazing, service was top class and over everything the owner of place great 😊 we were just passing by looking for some food and we’re thinking about the reviews I guess any reviews below 4.5 is fake They are good Thank you

The food was incredibly tasty, and the customer service was fantastic from the moment I arrived. I didn't have to wait long for my meals. The prices were fair, and everything was very clean. I highly recommend it and would definitely return.

The food is 10 out of 10 delicious, customers service was great and atmosphere is great

Lovely food, great service from ashi. Lovely lady. All staff were very polite and the food was 10/10. Definitely recommend 😊

Used to love this place but after the take over the new staff seem rude and my family thought the taste has gone down a little. If you take over a business you are supposed to keep the quality the same or even better.

Service to start was a bit slow but once they got to us everything else was excellent

Paid £14.95 for sweet and sour prawns which consisted of 5 prawns....

The service and food we received was amazing. Thank you to Nilay and his team for making the celebrations special and catering to some dietary requirements.

Excellent value for money very good food polite staff

Overall we had a lovely dining experience for my parents anniversary. The starters were tasty, full of flavour and a variety of choice. If you like your food spicy, make sure to ask and they can cater to your taste. Staff were friendly. GM was attentive and answered any questions we had. We will visit again.

Amazing food. First time I've visited and was very impressed by the freshness and flavours in the food. The staff were very friendly and the general manager made sure the whole experience was amazing for us. Deffinately will be coming back as we all thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience

Lovely meal, excellent food & great service from Asha. Will definitely be back

What a pleasant gem! The service was more than expected with staff giving us the time and space to look at the menu but also being attentive enough to get their attention without delay. We have attended on a Friday night after booking and it was a nice steady flow of customers. The food was lovely and reasonably priced. Thank you and we shall be back again!

Wonderful food. Great service. Lovely sitting area. Slightly overpriced.

Was sat in a drafty doorway. Allso thay forgot a order

Food was excellent apart from chicken tikka. Chicken was not as expected it was hard and not edible very disappointed but the management tried to rectify the problem

We recently hosted our wedding reception at The Ravensbury, and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice! From the very beginning, Nilay, the general manager, made everything incredibly easy. His professionalism and attention to detail ensured a smooth and stress-free planning process. The decor was absolutely stunning—elegant and beautifully arranged, creating the perfect ambiance for our special day. The food was fantastic, with every dish full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about it! What truly made the event exceptional was the service. The entire staff was amazing—attentive, friendly, and efficient, making sure everything ran seamlessly. We highly recommend The Ravensbury to anyone looking for a wedding venue that offers great food, top-notch service, and a beautifully decorated space. Thank you to Nilay and the team for making our day so special!

Very good service from Ashi. Nice smile.

Poor food quality tonight, food arrived cold, served BURNT rice, the sweet and sour chicken tasted awful, service shabby & poor, long waiting time for food, waitress clumsy and spilt drink into the food, food - not unimpressed. It was so bad, that we did not even take home doggy bags!!! Said a while back, do not be fooled by the large portion sizes, quality over quantity defo!!! Miserable staff and equally rude management- won't be long before more cracks in this particular restaurant start to show as they have gotten a bit too big for their boots I think. Disappointed badly - won't be returning

Extremely unprofessional and 0 customer service skills . Was charge twice and ask for a refund in a civil way and they have used excuses to don’t refund the money. Currently reporting to trading services and getting legal advice. Worst experience in retail I ever had. I was very curious to try their food and see their place as it looked so good from the outside but clearly is all just for the name. Will never recommend this place to anyone!

Unhigienic place . Food was very dissapointing and customer service was very bad

Worst customer service I ever experienced. I had an allergy and have made an allergy request. They completed ignore my order and had to leave the restaurant as was not feeling well. The restaurant also smell really bad and all staff was not dressed adequately. Will never recommend this restaurant

Very nice staff and solid food.

Great service, good to know that it is upholding the same standards as always

Food was nice and would go back again soon and was even given a rose as it was valentines day.thanks so much

Lovely atmosphere, good service and great food. Staff were very friendly too. My family really enjoyed

This restaurant has changed , we have come here a few times and the food and service have been hit and miss, came with my son today and the food and service totally on point . Super tasty food and excellent service , . There was a new member of staff who was super attentive and polite .

The food was delicious, as recommended by Nilay who took the time to learn what we liked. Excellent service😋

Great food and service, nice touch bringing a slice of birthday cheesecake with a candle in after noticing the badge. Would recommend the Ravensbury and will definitely go there again.

Food was lovely and I’m really fussy with my curry. Lamb was fall-apart. Sauces were jot one size fit all. Rich, flavoursome and delicious. Nothing too greasy. Breads freshly made and cocktails to delight. And… all at a reasonable price.

Attended a paid event 8/2/25, very busy well attended, frisked on door, service wasn’t great, bar staff were trying to pour double spirits as the default. As it was drinks were very expensive, a round seemed to be rounded up to nearest £2.75.

I've been here a couple of times. It has new management but the service and food is still great. The staff are nice and the toilets and place are clean. Smells nice. Foo has always been and continues to be at the highest standard but it is expensive. They have definitely raised the price and removed the Korean dishes.

Lovely food and service. please add masala chai to menu

Good food, good ambience and friendly staff.

Good vegetarian options and great service

Delicious, great range of dishes, family friendly, great service.

We hired the venue for my baby naming ceremony and to be honest we are so happy with everything starting from Mr. Nilay who helped us with all the planning food recommendations as well the food was excellent we had Chicken Tikka Masala Naan Veg Kadai Chicken/ Veg Biryani. The staff was amazing who Sunil, Ayuesh and Ashi they were catering to all our needs as well our guest were super delighted and happy. And the place is simply beautiful with the Music and Lovely Ambience. Thank you for the lovely hospitality we all loved it.

Ashe had absolutely amazing service ! She was great. Food was very good especially naan bread.

Very nice resturant and lovely food.

Security pleasant and a laugh, nice surroundings, food was lovely good size portions even the starters. A wide selection to choose from. Bar area is adequate for a small group. Good dj on the weekend playing soul hip hop... caution do not eat at the entrance of the bar. That's where the kitchen door is and the smell of food lingers on everyone that sits there as there's no a/c or a vent.

I came for my birthday and the food was well prepared, delicious and reasonably priced . I ordered the Chicken chaap with Pilau rice . The servers were very pleasant and checked our table consistently to make sure we were ok. It’s my second visit to the restaurant and I know I will return.

Amazing food and amazing service delivery

Exquisite food. Delicious flavours

Great and tasty food and place! Very spacious Nice staff I had a great family reunion arranged, and we were looked after very well. Good located with parking.

Brilliant service. Lovely atmosphere. Went for our 6 years olds birthday and he really enjoyed all the food.

The manager Nilay is friendly, approachable and comes across extremely professional. We had a wedding event and made it quite successful and arranged everything effectively. He had suggestions regarding decor, cakes, balloon, food and even pictures as well as the DJ. His team along with Sunil and Amit were helpful and made the whole evening a wonderful and memorable one.

Well maintained with excellent service and good food. Kid friendly as well

Ashi was amazing very friendly and sweet

Ashi. A very lovely and attentive waitress. Have been served before by her.

Lovely meals. Brilliant service. thanks

Ashi provided us with an outstanding service and the food is always delicious

Great atmosphere and great food, great service, thank you from our family to Ashi.

The Ravensbury in Mitcham is a fantastic choice for a birthday celebration, especially for those who appreciate delicious vegetarian food in a charming setting. The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian dishes that are both flavorful and thoughtfully prepared. The decor of The Ravensbury is another highlight—elegantly designed with a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's perfect for creating a celebratory mood, blending comfort with style. Lovely area for pictures. The service is friendly and attentive, contributing to a memorable dining experience. All in all, The Ravensbury combines great food, From the initial conversations with Nilay to the amazing on the day service provided by Ashi, Sunil and Ayush, all of our needs were met and expectations exceeded. Thank you.

Came for a drink and a poppadom with the kids. Stayed for more than we planned. Very relaxed and friendly service and they were really kind to the kids

Ashi was a great waitress, very professional and attentive. The food was lovely and very filling. We’ll be back!

Food is like a WOW, you can enjoy with your family & friends.

Great staff so friendly and helpful. Food portions are good too.

Beautiful food and lovely stuff, definitely come back

Great food and great service! 10/10 would go again!

nice food, very quick & friendly service

The food was excellent! The service was wonderful. The ambiance was perfect. ... Thanks to Nilay & his team for their hard workand dedication to make this birthday event a great success.

Had a lovely evening here. Food was really good and the service was exceptional!

Incredible food, flavoursome and lovely venue, lavish!. One of the best curries I have had in a while and the grill meats are really good. Very tasty!

The manager for today (21/11/24) was absolutely exceptional, he was friendly and very accommodating to our needs. I 100% recommend this place to anyone who wants a good food/bar experience

Please watch out for the 'discretionary gratuity' that is sneakily added to your bill. Also, do specify the size of your drinks as you will get the biggest by default. Unfortunately, the overall service didn't quite match the high food prices of this place.

Thank you to nell and aashi absolutely amazing customer service so happy with the staff and there polite behavior helped me through out as we were 20 people it took us one whole hour but Aashi patiently delay with all of us and neil the general manager he was very helpful and welcoming This is my 3rd time for our Christmas dinner parties always glad to chose ravensbury for our dinner .

Had our work Christmas dinner there and it was our first time. The place, atmosphere, service and food are top notch 👌👌👌 i booked weeks ago and spoke with Nilay who was very helpful to secure the booking and made sure our experience on that evening was fantastic. We had a great time. Highly recommended.

We had a great afternoon at Ravensbury today. Good food, great service by friendly staff and wonderful ambiance to spend time with family or friends.

Great food, service and our meal with family and friends.

Very lovely food with excellent service

I ordered Manchurian dry and chilli Panner one of the best in the area staff are so friendly they actually help you to make right choice make sure you visit this place I called his my local spot in the area

While I am sure food is great given the good rating, Manager needs to be more customer service oriented. Basic I would expect from any good and established restaurant. Seems staff is least interested in understanding what you need and be cutting in between looks like normal. We want to run a small gathering of 20 pax and all Manager was interested in upselling private space of 50+. Having customer oriented staff is equally important as having good food and ambience.

Great venue for family party. Good food Good service was provided by Nilay and the team Located between mitcham and croydon

Ashi was brilliant from start to finish, I had a fantastic time and staff like Ashi are exactly why I keep returning to the Ravensbury. I’d recommend this place for the best Indian food in south London

Ayush was a great host. We had a lovely meal

Welcoming on arrival - the food could be presented much better with garnish so it looks more appetising and not just “plonked” on the bare tables. I would have also expected a vegetable curry with the biryanis given prices charged.

Excellent food i went for my birthday .

A friend took me here for the first time. The food is excellent. And so is the service. I recommend it.