Indian Restaurant - London

[MonzaEvo]

Any recommendations for a special occasion evening meal in an Indian Restaurant in London?

[Watch-Collector]

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Superb fine dining!!!!

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[vernan]

Red Fort
Veeraswamy
Chutney Mary
Benares
Cafe Spice Namaste
Cinnamon Club
Chor Bizarre

[priteshm]

If you want to go really large - cinnamon club rules
mid price - Mela absolutely rocks www.melarestaurant.co.uk
lower end - www.chowki.com - ridiculously good value...

[bint]

Masala Zone!

Only ever been to the one near Soho, but it's fab.

It's a relative of Chutney Mary as someone's already posted.

http://www.masalazone.com/history.php

[MonzaEvo]

Many thanks for all replies... i've passed the info on, and will let you know which one gets picked

[H_Kan]

Went to Masala Zone years ago and have got to say it was absolutely crap. If you want bland ingredients in a nice setting then it's great. If you want anything approaching decent indian food then steer well clear.

We generally tend to avoid the pricier indian places as it is usually style over substance. Same in places like Bombay, the food in the restaurants in hotels like the Taj, Oberoi etc never seems as tasty as the restaurant the locals use.

Having said that, Benares seems well regarded, I've had some of the bar snacks and they are very tasty.

[Not Ideal]

For poncy Indian Benares is the best...only thing I dont like is the fact that its on the first floor overlooking the beautiful Berkley Square yet it doesnt have any windows..!!

Food is fantastic though.