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Veeraswamy
Indian Restaurant££££
Mayfair, London
"It the oldest Indian restaurant in London and it so delicious 😍😍"(10 Tips)
"Raj Kachori, Green prawns are the best orders from the starters."(10 Tips)
"... along with the green prawns .. Place and staff are helpful ❤️ a must..."(6 Tips)
"Green prawns, Chicken Makhani, and Chicken Biryani are delicious and not..."(7 Tips)
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- SJanuary 3, 2014Raj kachori is a must as an appetizer along with the green prawns .. Place and staff are helpful ❤️ a must visit restaurant while in London
Upvoted Aug 27 
Hareesh NuthiOctober 5, 2014A gem in regent street, just have a chicken biriyani to appreciate the quality of food here.. I tried many dishes and none of them disappointed me.. While you are in regent or Oxford street it's a go
FahadJune 1, 2022One of the common options for Indian restaurants in London. "Mulligatawny Soup" + "Soya Keema Samosa" + "Chicken Mirch Makhani" + "Chicken Biryani" all were delicious. "Banjara Tikka" was just ok.
Kevin DulinApril 25, 2018The Lobster Curry was absolutely fantastic. Really enjoyed the Mirachi Martini as well.
S PJune 18, 2018The definition of excellent traditional Indian! Always up to standard. Particularly love the biryani, 4 types of dhal, spinach etc etc, all simply good with service to boot.
T HJune 24, 2018First night in London we ate here. A nice selection of food for the vegan, plant-based or vegetarian. Ask for their vegan tasting plate. So good!
By far the best indian restaurant in London. The food was fantastic, but watch out for the recent menu changes. Some of the well-known dishes were changed, and alcohol was added to them.
- Rawan AlazzamMay 14, 2017Raj Kachori, Green prawns are the best orders from the starters. Murgh Hara Payz, Chicken biryani, Travncore Prawn, and the chili nan Very very good food I highly recommend the place
Mashael ✨October 7, 2017A must try if you love Indian food. Delicious food with such a lovely staff. ❤️
Mohammed AljallalJune 1, 2018One of the beat Indian restaurant in london ,, delicious starter and chicken biryani .. however , it is expensive compared to the other good restaurants
ShaluApril 4, 2013Pre theatre menu from 5.30pm–6:15pm Mon to Sat: £20 for 2 courses, & £23 for 3 courses. There is a special Sunday lunch menu of Indian family favourite dishes £24 for a 3 course meal
Fatih KuranNovember 15, 2015Excellent Indian🎈💥chicken tikka, venison mutta kebab, tandoori raan, chicken makhani, naan and finaly kaala jaam (desert) strongly recommended👍😇
Shamael Al-SharikhFebruary 24, 2015Green prawn appetizer is spicy but delicious. I also recommend the lobster curry with lemon rice. This place has improved ALOT since my last visit!
AlyssaDecember 22, 2015A classic spot for great Indian in London, however it can be pricey especially when you're used to the local Indian take out place. Be sure to make a reservation beforehand!- S PApril 6, 2016Classical and traditional dishes delicately prepared. Old reliable for dishes like Asafjahi, biryani, makhni... One of the best
Josh MontagueMay 30, 2016Amazing vegetarian platter. Whole menu is flavorful but not overpowering. Beautiful space, and giant list of wines for pairing.
Hessah Al-TuwaijriJuly 27, 2017One of the best Indian restaurants i've ever been to yummy lamp chops, great butter chicken & lemon rice ❤️
- Princess AlMadhiAugust 25, 2019Green prawns, Chicken Makhani, and Chicken Biryani are delicious and not too spicy 😍 I did not like the Raj Kachori very much myself but to each their own.
Neoshi CMay 23, 2015Fabulous tasting menu! Pineapple curry was delicious. Great service and overall this restaurant lives up to its reputation.
- Hessah Al-TuwaijriJuly 24, 2017One of the best Indian restaurants👍🏻loved the Butter chicken, naan bread & lemon rice
Ahmad SJune 7, 2016The first indian restaurant in London , come here for a nice atmosphere, but Dishoom has better dishes
Irina LarsenMarch 25, 2016Claims to be one of the oldest Indian restaurants. Very classy, chicken makhani and biriyani are extremely good! So is naan!
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014The grande dame of English Indian cuisine, it serves traditional fare such as rogan josh and chicken tikka in colorful, exotic surroundings that evoke a maharaja's palace. Read more
Cintain 昆遊龍December 7, 2018Exquisite foods, upscale ambiance... this place loves itself, and so will you. Try the biryani for a truly different, delicate experience.
Dmitry WitmanFebruary 8, 2016Really good. Way more posh than Dishoom, offcourse, but even more tasty. The menu is very very good and balanced. Liked it a lot.
lucy KemmitzMarch 30, 2015The oldest indian restaurant in London. Impeccable service. Incredible food. Love the lemon cashew rice and hibiscus champagne cocktail.
Nick TAugust 30, 2015The pineapple curry was rich, warm and great at cutting the spice in the hotter dishes. Also the grapefruit pannacotta offered a sweet, refreshing dessert.
Erika PerziMay 18, 2013Rich history and terrific food. A little spendy, but recommend their lemon rice, pineapple curry, king scallop starter - and the pannacotta is to die for.
@JaumePrimeroSeptember 13, 2011Apparently the chefs grind all their spices fresh daily. An amazing feat, considering the foundation of Indian food is the spice :) The food here is of the highest quality, and authentic.
Deema_FahadAugust 25, 2015Try "Raj Kachori " it was Good !! .. Nice atmosphere but Didn't like their food in general ( I had biryani lamb / chicken butter )
Just Me .. @what_food23December 23, 2018One of my best Indian Restaurants in London. The food is amazing. My friends always come for the Raj Kachori a large Puri filled with goodies.
Maria Alejandra Gonzalez AustinFebruary 11, 2014steet regal puff- surprisingly enticing! chicken tikka - explosive and galvanizing! crab cake- practically perfect in every way.
Constance | @croostifoodiMay 8, 2017Every dish is great, especially chicken byriani, seabass and lamb shank. Service is a bit intrusive. Quite expensive.
Salih AlSubaiDecember 13, 2015Great views and seatings, elegant from the reception till the end; bit pricy though!
Scott SullivanMarch 2, 2016One of the best restaurants in London, period. Worth going just to have the starters. Beyond fantastic.
Njoud FahadFebruary 17, 2016I've been to India! But even the food there don't taste like this😋❤️ coconut chicken masala recommend 👌🏼 9/10
Shamsa AbdulrahmanAugust 15, 2015Overrated pretentious Indian restaurant. Serves "Indian food" for ppl that don't know how Indian food actually tastes. Raj kachori/ mango kulfi were ok. Lamb biryani/chicken butter were not
Thomas KnüwerDecember 15, 2016Nice atmosphere and really good Indian food. But a Michelin star? Not understandable.
HISTORY UKAugust 9, 2011Opened in 1927, Veeraswamy's is said to be the oldest surving Indian restaurant in the UK. Famous diners have included Ghandi, Charlie Chaplin, Marlon Brando and the Prince of Wales.
Anything here is good. Chicken tikka and shrimp to start. Biryani, lamb chops, dal tadka. Alphonso mango if in season.- HISTORY UKFebruary 10, 2011The first Indian restaurant in Britain opened its doors in 1926, and its turbaned Sikh doorman was one of the sights of London. Many of its early guests were colonial types who missed their curry.
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UK's oldest Indian restaurant has been transformed and restored to its rightful position as a great institution. National Geographic, the highly respected travel magazine, has named it as one of the 10 Best Destination & Special Restaurants in the World. No other UK restaurant is in the top 10.
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- Mon–Fri
- Noon–2:15 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
+44 20 7734 1401
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Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
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Yes
Restroom
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"The chicken biryani is amazing .. I like the set menus they have where you get a chance to taste many dishes .."
Ahmed Al-Khateeb - 8.0
"Well another fine dining experience, food lives up to the expectations. Recommended to reserve in advance. Chicken dish ordered is so authentic and tasty.. I believe in general the quality is great"
Hareesh Nuthi - 9.0
"The slow cooked lamb was amazing. Afghan chicken tikka. Everything was fantastic"
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