Veeraswamy in City of London, Westminster

Fabulous luncheon and bday celebration for my son. Each and every vegetarian dish that we had spoke volumes. The ingredients in these dishes were authentic. They felt homemade. The staff were solicitous and decor with table overlooking Regent Street was the icing on the cake. Be prepared to pay C.London prices for this unique experience!

Each and every brick of this establishment smells and serves history ~ the oldest Indian restaurant in the world as proclaimed goes without saying For your next date night, special occasion or casual dining go explore and must visit in London

Very good food in elegant and comfortable environment

Great, authentic Indian restaurant. I’ve been going here for years. Great menu selection, friendly staff, not your run of the mill Indian restaurant. This place is head and shoulders above the rest

Superb food and service. Worth visiting this iconic institution!

Very good food - prices outrageous

Gorgeous! We had such a lovely experience, from the staff to the food, it was perfect! The garlic naan is the best I've had. The dishes are delicious and hearty. Can't wait to go back!

Honestly the best Indian restaurant in the country… and I’ve been to a fair few including the one starting with G that was no where near as good as this. The room was stunning and service was impeccable. Every dish was so well balanced and perfectly spiced. My favourite was the chicken pepper fry, duck vindaloo and the naans. The glasses the cocktails came in were so impressive.

Best Indian restaurant in London🤩! The food is astronomical and the service is phenomenal Highly recommended

Lovely lovely lunch, food was beautiful. Service was fantastic too, great staff. They presented us with a lovely complementary ‘congratulations’ dessert for our anniversary which was a beautiful and unexpected touch ☺️

Wonderful Indian cooking from a restaurant in its 99th year but under threat of closure. The lunch menu was reasonably priced for such quality. The restaurant has a stylish decor, service was polite and friendly without being intrusive and the curry was delicious without being heavy and weighing on one's stomach afterwards. Lovely-looking private dining room as well. This place needs saving and we tried to sign their petition but could not get past the online pages asking for donations etc.

The food tasted great overall, though there were moments when we found ourselves wishing for bolder flavors. When we asked for sharing spoons, the server seemed confused and responded as if we didn’t understand what a spoon was or that we already had personal ones, which felt a bit awkward. Portions were on the smaller side given the price, but still a better value than many other restaurants we've tried.

Well known restaurant in London, we have been to their sister restaurants but never to this one .... the most up market of the lot ....... decided to splurge for a change.... A little inconspicuous entrance tucked away in a side street at the corner of Regent Street... lift to first floor ....... well laid out place with simple decor , seated promptly with nice views of the main street below ...... beautiful sunny day too Drinks menu produced first ..... by an unobtrusive waiter..... ordered an Indian lager for myself and a orange juice and berries drink for the wife .. while we went thru the menu for the food .... an interesting mix of Indian dishes and oddly a sri lankan one too .... once a place more focused on Chettinad Cuisine, now largely a blend of things from north and south .... I went for the mulligatawny soup that this place is famous for, and wife chose the Raj Kachori which was not even on the menu but suggested by the waiter. For mains we decided on the Vegetarian Lampries for wife and the veg silver crescent platter for myself . The lampries is a sri lankan dish that is a blend of yellow rice, pineapple, aubegine, peppers, vinegar onions potators etc served on one plate and merging into one another ........ served covered by a banana leaf which is whipped off at the table . We have had this dish before in sri lankan homes of course .......... the pineapple chunks were delicious, as were the potatoes and the beetroot cutlet ( a small piece ) . I did taste some ........ My silver crescent platter was like a mini thali .. some lovely light basmati rice, some yellow dal with a bit of spinach, some chettinad potatoes, some aubergine masala and some ginger cauliflower that I asked for instead of Paneer which I dont like. The portions were just right and perfectly cooked. My potatoes were delicious, the masala of the aubergine outstanding, ( not the aubergine itself though which I am not a fan of ), the cauliflower was standard and tasty, the dal excellent. We chose not to have dessert at all ..... though I did have the masala chai without milk . I was told it is usually prepared with pre blended milk but they were happy to do it without The service was unobtrusive, the only irritant being the rattle of the ice cubes as cocktails were being mixed in the nearby bar ....... Good for an occasional special time ........

The food was excellent. The servers and waitstaff were attentive and engaging. The restaurant was lively, but not too loud. The pace of the meal was great- about 2 hours for drinks, starters, and dinner.

Vale la pena visitarlo porque han reinventado la cocina india en Londres y sus sabores e imaginación son impresionantes. El servicio está bien informado y encantador. Ve, lo disfrutarás.

The food and service here was very pleasant. I do think the pricing is inflated for what we had.

This is one of the best Indian restaurants you can experience in the area. Everything was incredibly delicious, and we truly enjoyed it. I tried the slow-cooked lamb and garlic naan both were very satisfying. I also loved the chicken biryani. We finished the meal with a cup of masala chai, which was the perfect ending. I’ll definitely come back again and would love to enjoy some good conversations with friends here.

My 3rd time here. Best welch lamb I ever had :) I hope they find a great new location to move to in case of them having to move in 2026.

No hospitality in this restaurant .

Excellent Indian food. Giod flavors that complimented different tastes well. Excellent service from downsters doorman all the way to servercers.

Great food, great service, and great setting. A perfect lunch.

This restaurant rates as my best ever dining experience. The food is sublime and the service and atmosphere all contribute to the most wonderful occasion. The subtle flavours of the food put any other Indian dining experience in the UK into the shade. Quite honestly I was stunned how good it was.

Amazing dining experience .. very tasty food and flavours .. ambience added to the whole experience xperience

Overpriced and not worth the hype.

The entrance is located in an adjacent passage, the doorman greets you and announces your arrival at reception. Lift to the 1st floor overlooking Regent Street. Smiling welcome. A great classic, this restaurant. Always excellent service: attentive and discreet. Never the slightest false note. The trays loaded with steaming dishes whose scent teases the appetite. The intoxicating smell of spices, grilled meats, rich sauces, great classics of Indian cuisine. Above all, the opulent biryani, served in a Staub casserole dish, topped with a banana leaf. The powerful smell of saffron. Lamb that melts in the mouth. Lamb shank wrapped in golden, crumbly dough, cooked for 6 hours. Number of vegetarian dishes (including lentil dal), intelligent selections that take you on a journey. And what is rare in Indian restaurants: delicate desserts, not too sweet or stuffy. Well dosed, not sickening, therefore irresistible. Kulfis (ice creams) with pistachio, cardamom and saffron. Phirni (a type of thick, spicy rice pudding garnished with dried fruits). Halva and plum tart. Carrot and pistachio press, flambéed with Cognac. Gulab jamun, a type of baba fried then soaked in syrup (and served with a scoop of refreshing ice cream).

Easy to find table. All dishes were very tasty and balanced. Menu and cocktails were not extremely creative. We were intrigued by the spinach crisps and they were delicious. Servers were courteous and attentive. Atmosphere was that of a nice Indian restaurant a little bit too formal for modern taste. Overall we were looking for a special Indian meal and it lived up to our expectations.

Only wanted reservations despite no one there. Not worth the bother. Fishworks next door excellent.

A very large, extremely touristy restaurant, probably seating over 200, in multiple dining areas. With children welcomed. Not surprising - it's only two blocks to Piccadilly Circus. Sadly, I found the servers to be inconsistent and not communicating, six (!) servers asked me the same question in the first 10 minutes. And then nothing for 20 minutes. There is visibly a brigade system, captain, servers, bussers, etc., …but obviously not stringently enforced. Uh oh. Strange, for a restaurant that claims to have been serving for 99 years. Unfortunately, I was brought 2 starters at the same time, so one got a little cold. At least, almost all the mains are served in warming server plates. The food was not bad, but there seemed to be an overemphasis on the sauces: The Bhalla Papdi Chaat - lentil dumplings served “splashed” with yoghurt & chutneys. Sorry. I meant, “drowned.” Or, the Nargisi Lamb Kebab Curry, a minced lamb kebab stuffed with a quail egg… Not Scotch eggs, not at all. Nope. This version is floating in a Curry sauce soup. The sauce emphasis is… quantity. Wine list has less than 20 bottles, which could be understandable, but more surprising was the limited numbers of vegetarian plates. I may return, but probably not soon. 2025 03 30. M1.

We were expecting fine dining but our meal was not much above an average High Street Indian restaurant. The food was not special, the tastes not distinctive and the presentation disappointing. Adequate but not memorable

I don’t know how they won Michelin star in the first place. I ordered there 3 most famous starters and all 3 were horrible and undercooked. The chicken was basic and half cooked, the prawn was rubbery and undercooked, lamb was ok but still not worth the hype. I did not had the courage of ordering main course after trying the starters. Not worth the hype, there are better Indian restaurants to try in London than this. Please don’t waste your money, time & energy.

Great service, food and atmosphere.

Nice food great location prices high little

Delicious. Lovely looking venue and food presentation. Has a mellow vibe. Will return with the kids.

Dining at a Michelin Star restaurant ⭐️ We dined at Veeraswamy last weekend to celebrate my husband's birthday. From the vibe to hospitality to food everything was top notch. The wait staff David and Nisha were exemplary in their service and David was also knowledgeable about the speciality and ingredients within every dish. There was ample space between each dish being brought to the table and this made sure we never felt rushed. As we mentioned it was a special ocassion, the restaurant even surprised us with a birthday dessert! We opted for 3 course set menu. Their portions were huge and we definitely over estimated our appetite! Their signature Anglo Indian Mullygatawny soup was rich, filling and delicious but my personal favorite starter was the Calcutta beetroot croquettes in Bhutanese Stilton sauce. This dish hit the perfect flavor notes. Coming to mains, Vegetarian Silver Crescent looked regal and the bhagare baingan was a hit. Paneer Gulzar had the most soft paneer I have ever had and a rich gravy. As for the dessert, while caramelised banana kulfi was great, their signature kala jamun with salted caramel gelato was definitely the show stopper! Overall our lunch was relaxed, savoring flavorful dishes in a great setup. Kudos to David and Nisha for making our dining experience a memorable one.

Went there for birthday. The set menu was great. There was a variety of 5 different curries. Highly recommend also aparently the oldest Indian restaurant

We went to veeraswamy yesterday, no doubt their food is really good, but the service was not satisfying at all, for this kind of service i would never pay what ive paid, the staff lacks professionalism/not trained properly. The server in our area was a bit clumsy, dropped a thing or two here and there, also the lady as a helper was clumsy as well as when it got busy you could see she was kind of finding it difficult. We gave her our dessert order, waited for about 30mins asked her how long it was for our desserts, and she said its just coming. Our tea was ordered with the desserts, and we got the tea straight away, also poured into our cups, so by the time our delayed desserts came, the tea was cold. Then our server came and said that there was an error in our system so your desserts will be another few mins. I have worked in the hospitality sector myself, and i definitely know when someone says “there was an error in our system” specially when someone has forgotten to put an order through. The manager as well as the server apologized themselves, even though we didnt say anything. I mean if you have a long delay in anything and specially when theres a server mistake like that, you do get a good/extra gesture from the restaurant-dessert being on the house, or something on the bill as complimentary, or any good gesture, specially when youre a michelin star, your customer interaction is a level above the rest. Also, we asked the lady to get our remainders packed for takeaway, she also made a confirmation by pointing out, which food should be packed, and i also pointed out to the lamb briyani, dilkush chicken, and the chicken makhani. We only got a bit of lamb briyani, a few spoons in a box (with out the lamb) no dilkush chicken at all. Come on guys isnt this a michelin star restaurant? I asked for the service charge to be removed, they have a policy of their 50% service charge being discretionary, and the sever came back and verbally told us, still after our desserts were delayed for so long. We didnt argue because of the delay we missed our train, didnt wanna miss the next train. Weve been to restaurants that arent michelin star but have a sublime customer service. We were really disappointed. Im gonna attach our bill.

This was my 1st visit and I brought my 85 year old Anglo Indian mum to celebrate her birthday. Such a wonderful experience from the moment we stepped through the door downstairs to the exceptional food and cocktails, tried the 1926, delicious! The staff were very attentive and Nadia was very knowledgeable of the restaurants history and made a lovely fuss of my mum! She had a lovely birthday surprise cake and candle and she thoroughly enjoyed her evening and said she would love to return one day! This to me was a priceless experience we shall treasure, just what I wanted for her! Mum lived in Calcutta and left for England, by boat. when she was 14 with her family. I never knew about the history of Veera Swarmy until there that night!! What a surprise it was and to see the menu that brought back so many memories for her!! A huge thank you!

Very average all round to be fair. Food is good but certainly not Michelin star. It's just curry, I thought they would make it more special. Wish we went to trishna

Dinner was amazing! I had the Chicken Makanhi au Vin which was so luxorious and complex with it's flavors. Definitely our "go-to" in London for Indian!

Excellent Service and Excellent Food. We went to Veeraswamy for weekend lunch, indeed an amazing experience. After a warm welcome, our family was offered a nice corner table. The restaurant had a very warm feeling, good decor and overall cleanliness was good. For cocktails, we ordered Stormy Monk and Lychee & Rose Martini. The monk drink was a punchy drink with sweet notes. The Martini was sweet. For starters, we ordered chicken lollipop and kheema gotala. The chicken lollipop which was cooked to perfection where the chicken was tender yet crunchy, for the keema, the lamb was cooked to perfection with correct blend of spices served on a bread along with a fried egg. For the main course, we ordered Butter Chicken Masala, Tandoori Raan Kebab with Yakhni Pulao and and Chicken Dilkush. I must say all the dishes were cooked to perfection and were very very delicious. Butter Chicken was sweet , creamy, and tangy served with fluffy lught naan. The lamb was so tender that it could be cut by a spoon, the gravy was smooth with subtle notes of rose water and garnished with flaky almonds. I loved that offered a complimentary desert for our anniversary. Will recommend this place anytime for an authentic Indian restaurant.

Romantic lunch reserved for my birthday. The setting is magnificent, superb decor, even the staff wear pretty outfits. Lots of Indians in the restaurant, that’s a good sign! Indeed, we enjoyed the cocktail with the main course (we did not have dessert). I found that the choice was varied and everything seemed appetizing. The prices are correct, especially for a starred restaurant. We had a great time and will come back with our children!

Visited March 13th. Two persons. Early dinner. Pros Super attentive service Reasonable prices for the quality Desserts were absolutely killer Paneer was bomb Cons The food was overly salty Portions of the menu was carb heavy and less substance

Outstanding food. We had dinner here after hearing rave reviews and we were not disappointed! Very good menu selection, understated decor and superb service. Every dish was a delight! Perfectly cooked, balance of flavours and textures made one smile. Spice levels were just right. Many options for vegetarians too. A must visit if you like Indian food!

First experience at Veeraswamy- warm welcoming atmosphere. The starters were supremely good with a tandoori prawn and chicken tikka stuffed with nut. Amongst the best. Whilst the appearance and serving of the main course was excellent, on the actual taste side Things then became average at the main course with a slightly rubbery lobster curry, a very underspiced lamb and an ok butter chicken. The pineapple curry was nice and interesting. The dessert completely disappointed - a kala jam turned out to be an ultra sweet glorified gulab jam - that was a big let down.

very good Indian restaurant, they offer quality food, a pleasant place and top-notch service.

Great experience going here. Food was very well cooked and fantastic flavours. The lamb dishes we had were especially good - the Lamb Biryani was one of their classics and it was delightful. We had Sonia (I think) to look after us and she's great. Very professional and helpful - a real credit to the place. Definitely recommend this place for a treat visit - it's quite pricey. It seems to have been decorated in the maximalist style however some of it doesn't work on the eye fully - may need an update in some areas.

One Michelin star The nearly century-old Indian restaurant is also the oldest Indian restaurant in the UK It is said to have been opened by a British general and an Indian Mughal princess. Named one of the top ten best destinations and specialty restaurants in the world by National Geographic, I really love Indian food! There is a shop assistant who is so cute! I must order it as he recommended, hahaha, but it was really delicious and he made me a separate portion of crab rice. ! great!

Do not like the dress code policy it descriminiatee against people I wear tracksuit and t shirt I have my whole life and just because of that I'm not allowed into the restaurant very rude in my eyes

Right, so here we go ! Another Michelin star Indian restaurant in Mayfair. I haven’t visited this restaurant since the pandemic so decided to go again as they seem to keep retaining their Michelin star. In short, I was disappointed. We ordered the non vegetarian platter as shown in pic below. There are 6 items on the platter and it costs £60/- ! 1 seekh =£10/- ! Wow .. it’s not even scallops or something fancy ! These seekh kebabs you can get for 1-2£ in east London. Anyway found the whole platter super expensive and also not top quality in terms of taste too. I am originally from Delhi so I do know how beautiful North Indian cuisine tastes. Anyway we ordered butter chicken and lamb biryani. I think it was all ordinary and nothing was like super delicious. In my opinion better butter chicken is available in other Indian restaurants in London. Biryani was ok but again nothing stood out. Right, we paid more than 100 plus per person and it felt it was more for the location of the restaurant rather than for food and of course as they have a Michelin star the prices will be higher than other places. I guess not for me .. there is a new genre of indian restaurants opening up in London which have more unique food and probably better value for money. ( and more delicious too in my opinion )

10/10 superb pineapple curry. You can tell all of the ingredients used are top quality. Everything tasted like it should, authentic and cooked with love

Great evening out, and fantastic food. As a party, we all did the tasting menu. With one vegetarian option provided also.

IMO sometimes you pay more for Indian yet cheaper Indian still better iygwim

Although the foos and the service weew good, there is better in London. The restaurant does not meet expectations. The curry is god, but not excellent Not Michelline star quality.

Sono rimasta delusa da questa esperienza perché non ho ritrovato gli aspetti che ricerco quando ceno ad uno stellato. L’accoglienza molto spartana, in attesa del tavolo ci hanno lasciati dietro l’entrata senza neppure chiedere il nostro giubbotto. La sala è molto grande e rumorosa, non ho ritrovato l’eleganza che mi aspettavo dalle numerose mail dove si richiedeva un certo dress code. I tavoli troppo ravvicinati e male illuminati. Abbiamo ordinato 2 antipasti e 2 piatti principali e 2 dolci. Il cibo era buono ma niente di incredibile, è proprio mancato l’effetto Wow. Dalla cucina non è arrivato nessun benvenuto o altro oltre quello che abbiamo ordinato. Il prezzo pagato è molto alto e per l’esperienza vissuta.

I was planning to visit this restaurant in the future but unfortunately it is not possible as I have small children. Why wouldn’t small children be allowed? Who will contribute to your pensions? Absolutely shameful policy.

I tried Bori chicken biryani and sekh kabab, biriyani not that much great, sekh kabab was good,service taking too much longer, even bill taking longer than food service and very expensive water bottle charged around 8 pound, finally restaurant name like south indian but it is not, typical north indian style food.

Un restaurant qui ne vaut pas les commentaires du Michelin et qui ne mérite pas le détour. Salle bondée, sur réservation, un niveau minimum de consommation exigé, un personnel qui sur joue la notoriété affichée de l'établissement sur les réseaux...La cuisine est toutefois bonne mais les clients ne sont perçus que comme des proies pour faire du chiffre.

Queríamos probar la auténtica estrella Michelin india y habíamos leído que era una de las más antiguas de Londres. Al llegar para un almuerzo tardío, nos recibió el personal de bienvenida. El menú es exactamente como esperábamos, y cualquier pregunta que teníamos sobre él se nos explicó a fondo. Mi marido tomó la sopa multigatawny, que era sabrosa. Tenía el panel, que por lo general me encanta, pero desafortunadamente para mí, esto realmente no estuvo a la altura de mis expectativas. Para mi principal tenía el Travancore Prawn Curry que era hermoso. Hubbie tenía el cordero rogan josh, que no era de su gusto tristemente. Mientras comíamos, nos preguntaron si necesitaríamos postre. No podía decidir mientras comía si deseaba un postre, y como el personal estaba despejando mesas empezamos a sentirnos un poco apresurados así que dijimos que no, a pesar del hecho de que quería tomar un té indio, potencialmente con un postre. Comimos y nos fuimos. Sentimos que aunque habíamos reservado para un almuerzo tardío, no deberíamos haber sentido prisa. No volveremos por esto.

I went on 20/01/2025 for my boyfriend's birthday and unfortunately we had a bad experience there, the waiters were taking forever to come over when we arrived and then the worst happened, my boyfriend got food poisoning on the same night when we were coming home and it has been almost a week and just now he is recovering. He had the butter masala chicken, the pineapple curry and the lemon rice. In the end he also had the birthday cake they gave us, but I dont think this was the issue as he was throwing up the pineapple a lot.

Overall the food was delicious, it was let down by the service, where I asked for food to be packed to take home, the team then decided to tell me I lied about it because they couldn't find the fact that they didn't pack the food. I saw a manager shout at one of the staff because of it (it wasn't her fault?) I actually even followed up by email to which I never received a response too.

Without a doubt one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. I’ve found when it comes to Michelin-starred Indian restaurants, apart from the service there’s two aspects that make a restaurant exceptional. The food has to be unapologetic and uncompromising. Most places get one right. But very very few establishments excel on both fronts. Veeraswamy takes the crown among Indian restaurants. My mouth still waters whenever I remember the tasting menu.

The food is really of very good quality. However, the atmosphere is unfortunately quite loud and hectic. Unfortunately, the service during our visit was unpleasantly intrusive and not trying hard enough. For this reason, I can unfortunately only give three stars for the entire experience.

Very bad food I always go to different Restaurant to try something new did find anything special I own a restaurant and I am chef the reason I say that I know what curry suppose to be like I am not saying everyone is perfect I cook indian food my self differently as a owner doesn't mean I don't out to eat in different restaurant I love indian Food that's why I open my self a restaurant. Anyways best of luck guys it was great experience.

Had an enjoyable evening. The restaurant is beautiful, so inviting & warm. The staff were fantastic. The food was good. Not too spicy, well balanced.,The cocktails were delicious. Nice selection of wine. It was all wonderful. The only issue l have was l felt rushed. I understand it’s a 2 hour sitting however an extra 30 minutes would have been great .. l still loved it and would highly recommend.

An amazing meal. Food, service and ambience were outstanding. It made my birthday very memorable.

Food was awesome but the service was terrible!

I understand that this is a high end Indian restaurant which means prices are expected to be high. But the dishes we tried were very average and to be honest tasted nothing like “Indian”. I had ordered Vegetarian Silver Crescent in Mains which had all the dishes they have on their menu. The dish had baingan, paneer guizar, chettinad roast potatoes, hyderabadi yellow dal, rice. Everything I tasted was somewhat sweet and did not do justice to the dish names. I would recommend it only for experience and not the authentic Indian food.

The team and all present made the visit not just a visit for food however turned the evening into an entire experience. They truly exhibit the epitome of great customer service. The food was inevitably outstanding and will most certainly be returning soon.

Absolutely amazing food with the great service Special thanks to David such a wonderful person Will be back

Great staff and service. Starters were great. The main course curries had a sauce like gravy and all seemed to taste the same insipid. There were no chutneys to jazz things up.

Everything was great. We had pre-theatre menu with 2 courses, added couple of sides, papadoms and 3 beers. Total bill for 2 people was around 140 pounds incl. service charge

WOW …. VERY EXPENSIVE …. AND WORTH EVERY PENNY Probably some of the best Indian food I have ever eaten and I visited India more than 20 times. Service is IMPECCABLE. Sure, you could get lucky in Birmingham, Manchester or Bradford and find food just as enjoyable, with ‘similar’ high quality ingredients, for less than half the price. But, you wouldn’t leave having had the Veeraswamy ‘experience’. If you don’t look at the prices here, it’s because you don’t need to. If you do need to look at the prices, DON’T ! But as I said, IMHO, it was worth every penny !

WOW... MUY CARO... Y VALE CADA CENTAVO Probablemente algo de la mejor comida india que he comido y visité la India más de 20 veces. El servicio es IMPECABLE. Claro, podrías tener suerte en Birmingham, Manchester o Bradford y encontrar comida igual de agradable, con ingredientes ‘similares’ de alta calidad, por menos de la mitad del precio. Pero, no te irías de haber tenido la ‘experiencia’ de Veeraswamy. Si no miras los precios aquí, es porque no necesitas hacerlo. Si necesitas mirar los precios, ¡NO! ¡Pero como dije, IMHO, valió cada centavo!

You wouldn't recognize Veeraswamy as a star restaurant either from the interior or from the language on the plates. However, the taste is very different from a normal Indian. I've never eaten such fluffy rice! The best rice ever! The curry masala was also bombastic. Absolutely creamy, harmonious, a mild spiciness, perfectly seasoned. Simply delicious. We also had a lamb curry, which we didn't like in terms of taste. The curry itself was good, but the lamb tasted like really old meat. I don't know if this is a general Indian phenomenon, but I've never had good lamb in an Indian restaurant. We gave the star restaurant a chance, but here too the lamb tasted like old mutton. Apart from that, all the dishes were good to outstanding. Conclusion: recommendation

It's 2024 and you have sexist and gender specific dress code?!

Been to Veeraswamy several times for lunch and dinner and every time it is excellent. Love the central location with views over Regent Street. Especially love the prawn curry, lamb chops and the roganjosh.

One of the place to have the best in class Indian food. It’s authentic north Indian food with plenty of options for vegetarian as well. It’s expensive as it’s a Michelin star restaurant but, it’s worthwhile.

Very ordinary Indian food, nothing particular, average atmosphere, taken into account the relatively high price

Amazing food overall, however the tandoori chicken momos were average and served without chopsticks. Also the overall service wasn't worth the overpriced (by atleast 30-40%) bill

Had a lovely dinner here! The food was divine. We annoyed the crab cake and soy samosas to start. Then, the chicken makhani and lamb biryani. Everything we ate and drank was absolutely fantastic. The service was great until we received our food and our server never returned to our table. We were happy to be left to enjoy our meal but, when we were interested in ordering another drink or paying the bill, the server was nowhere to be found. Overall, it was a fantastic meal. However, I would expect more from the service of a Michelin restaurant.

Simply cannot fault this place. We had a brilliant experience here on Christmas day. The staff were incredibly friendly, accommodating and attentive. Every dish served was delicious and we especially enjoyed the attention to detail with their environmentally conscious Christmas crackers. The Christmas vibe with the live music also made for a lovely experience! :)

What a beautiful restaurant. Very spacious with areas for large group as well as intimate dinner dates. Went on a premade reservation for a table for 4. We arrived early but seated right away. Service was excellent. Wait staff was attentive and prompt. We started off with couple of cocktails. We got the lychee & rose, and the spiced cucumber & mint margarita. The lychee & rose was very good; Very refreshing. The margarita was interesting, For starter we got the bori soya mince samosa which was cooked to perfection and was flavorful. It came with green and tamarind sauce which were excellent. We also got the tandoori lamb barrah kabob, and my god! It was so good- very tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned and very flavorful! Highly recommend this item. For main we got chicken dilkush, very slow cooked Kashmiri lamb, and the Hyderabad lamb biryani. All three entries were cooked to perfection, meat was tender and juicy, the sauces were very flavorful, and perfectly balanced seasoning of salt, acid, sweet, and spice. The lamb biryani, and Kashmiri lamb were both highly recommend. Overall an exceptional dining experience and we would definitely be returning. A Michelin star well deserved.

Excellent service and delicious meal. Slow cooked lamb was absolutely tender and flavorful!

I was brought by my family to Veeraswamy as a nine year old child in 1972 . I was so overexcited at my first ever visit to London that by the time we arrived at this amazing restaurant, I had to lie down and sleep on a chaise longue with all the coats and sadly I missed out on dinner! This has been a lifelong regret of mine, so when I recounted this tale to my new husband after seeing Veeraswamy featured on The Antique Roadshow, we decided to come for lunch . The whole experience was a delight and without exaggeration I can vouch that it is the best restaurant meal I have ever tasted. After much deliberation over the sumptuous choice of delights on offer, we opted for the tasting menu and every morsel was a sight to behold and a taste sensation. The service from start to finish was impeccable and I can’t wait until we come again . It was an experience we’ll savor and for my part , definitely worth 53 years of anticipation -Thank you for a wonderful day. 🙏

I visited this place today, I only liked the chicken butter masala, the service is ok but not the best.

Great staff and good experience. Food was too mild and sweetish in comparison to authentic Indian. Overall a pleasant experience with decent food

My friend and I visited Veeraswamy today for lunch, traveling all the way from the US for our holiday. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. We found a hair in the naan bread and a piece of coriander stuck to the spoon before our food even arrived. Given Veeraswamy’s reputation, we expected a much higher standard of quality and cleanliness. We even paid for our meal.

Every time we visit London we make sure to swing by Veeraswamy. It’s by far the best Indian food in the city. We tried many of the dishes on the menu but the butter chicken and the duck vindaloo rank at the top of our favorite list. This time we came during the Christmas craziness. And while you could hardly walk along Regent street as it was so busy, Veeraswamy was a haven of tranquility and deluxe food. When in London, please make sure to try this place.

Considering the reputation and cost for Veeraswamy, my 2nd visit was a little disappointing; the food was good but simply the overpriced this time for the quality we received, considering spend per head, wasn’t the spectacular taste of a Michelin star restaurant. I will consider revisiting to give another chance but there are so many good options in London, it will take a while.

Delicious and flavourful food presented in the most beautiful way. While we expected the food to be great, the service levels were excellent too. Right from entering the restaurant, all the way to the dining experience - everything was on point and borderlining absolute perfection. We were here to celebrate a birthday, and the restaurant surprised us with a complimentary birthday dessert. How very thoughtful!! We will surely be back again 🙏🏽

Luxurious classic Indian that makes you feel pampered.

Tried the taster menu which was simply delicious. Would thoroughly recommend this. The drinks cost an arm and a leg - £12.50 for 500ml lager. Seemed over the top. However the service was good and the restaurant had great ambiance.

Good food, wonderful beverages, perfect ambience. Loved it!

The food was delicious and tasty , I really enjoyed the soup ( I believe it has little diced apple), I recommend the chicken masala with white rice it is good to order their delicious garlic nan bread. Moreover, the staff were friendly and they were very nice. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for tasty Indian cuisine.

Outstanding beet Indian food experience in 32 years in London. Great starters, lovely mains and excellent service to have made our anniversary special. Joseph as Manager, Angelo and Sanjita served us brilliantly. Highly recommend visiting to partake of this lunch menu.

Warm welcome at the door from Martin who remembered us from last year! Great authentic food, ice cream portions were a little small. Will definitely return.

Very nice restaurant that we had to leave after 5 minutes. A minimum consumption of £60 per person is required; even if we point out that we are not a little hungry. Unacceptable to push consumption to this extent. Glad I didn't leave €1 there!

Went there for my sons birthday. Amazing service and food.

Went here for my sons birthday . From the welcoming lovely smiling doorman all the staff were very attentive. The decor and vibe was very nice. We chose the taster menu and added a lamb shank which was all 1st class alot of food and well worth the money in my opinion. There were 5 of us and with taster menu 2 bottles of wine plus cocktails it came to £150 per head which sounds alot to most people who are used to a normal curry house but this place is a very nice treat for a special occasion

This is the oldest Indian restaurant in London, where you can enjoy food over 2 floors of seating over regents street. Getting five stars for a Indian restaurant in London is now a tough business, and I find the menu limited for vegetarians, but what arrived was good The salted lassi is great, not too heavy, not too light. Service was excellent, you’re greeted by an old-fashioned doorman which was a nice touch!