I wish I could comment on the food but unfortunately the hostess was so rude upon arrival that we didn't get to eat. I asked for a table for 2 when we arrived and was told there were none despite my being able to see two empty tables at a quick glance. I offered to wait a few minutes for a table to open to which the hostess said "ok but I have no idea what's going on in the dining room so I'll need a few" so I stepped to the side. The hostess went back to chatting with a friend at the desk. I waited about 10 minutes and in that time 6 patrons came for their coats. The hostess would not stop talking to her friend. The patrons retrieved their own coats and left. The hostess finally stepped away from her friend and I was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt that she was checking for a table - there were now several empty that could easily be seen from the entry way. I waited a few more minutes but the hostess never returned. Assuming she didn't wish to seat me, I left and went down the street to another restaurant. read more

Stopped by here on a Friday night when looking for a cool bar with good cocktail options - which this was and had! Really cool vibe, had an Indian theme as joined onto an Indian restaurant (music was a little loud for a conversation and there was only one toilet so had to queue), didn't have to wait too long at the bar and stayed to enjoy several delicious cocktails (£9-£13). Will definitely go again! read more

Can recommend this! Went here on a Saturday with a party of 4 incl one 6yr child (we went early...). Atmosphere in both the Anise Bar & the restaurant was already very good (our little girl love the bar&music!) Had very nice cocktails to start with (try the Asian tempest and yes, or little girl had a non alcoholic one!) and then on the recommendation of the waiter (around in abundance!) a mixed platter of all starters: very good recommendation as it was a very good all round start to the meal! Main courses came not to soon & not to late after starters: monk fish, king prawns & lamb. All were very nice (we shared...). For our girl they did a straight up salmon with green veggies & rice: right on the spot (so if you go with kids who might not be used to spicy food: ask what they can do!) We had only 1 desert but that was a real, real treat: chocolate mousse, a little warm chocolate tart & chocolate icecream, all with a spicy twist. Loved it! All in all definitely worth going there, can't wait to go back myself and in summer sitting outside must be great too! read more

One of the best indian restaurants in London. Food is served in a very international setting, if one doesnt know better wont even relaIize the food served is Indian. However, the taste is as authentic as it gets. Excellent selection of wine. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to have a classy indian experience read more

Anise is a hidden (only from me apparently, as it seems to be quite crowded on Fridays) gem in the heart of the City, at Devonshire square. In spite of having worked in that area for about two years, i paid my first visit there only last month. The bar is in a large room, and unlike at most other watering holes, its located right at the centre of the room. This means that customers can be served from all four sides, which is a big advantage during rush hour. They have a decent cocktail list, with a disproportionate stress on the use of anise, as the name suggests. I would strongly recommend the anise margaritas. It was interesting, elegant and tasty. Since the cinnamon kitchen is an Indian restaurant, the bar menu has some Indian snack items in it. The chilli paneer that is served at the bar is absolutely marvellous. I had even ordered it once from the restaurant, and have taken friends over just to have this. No one has been disappointed till date. I have frequented the bar more than the restaurant. But i have tried the food also, and found the menu to be interesting and different. Its costly (will be ~£30-£40 per person for a meal) and has none of the standard dishes that you will expect to fine in an Indian restaurant. I had rice with guinea fowl curry (with bone). It was good. But i didn't think that the restaurant stands out as much as the bar did. The service is good but somewhat inconsistent. Once they got me an orange margarita instead on anise and once they forgot the salt on the edges. The service can be slow on occasions. But the people there are courteous and friendly. On some weekdays Anise has a happy hour on the cocktails, which effectively makes them half as expensive (normally they are around £8 each). I might not repeat the restaurant soon but it is a very good place to come to for an after work drink. read more

Went to Anise on Saturday for a mates engagement party. Nice little cosy place, with comfy seating beside the windows. Great cocktail menu, my favourite was Lady Yang, a hint of paradise taking me back to Mauritius. Its a great place for a party if you have a large group. The service was pretty good too. read more

What a let-down. I came to this Cinnamon Kitchen as I'd booked the Holifest deal with canapes and cocktails as a Mother's Day treat for my mum, when we got there, they had not only messed up our booking and ruined the Mother's Day surprise, but the kitchen was closed so we couldn't even get the other half of the deal I'd paid for! The man who seemed to be the manager of this restaurant didn't even apologise and his blase attitude didn't help one iota. After complaining about this, another much nicer man who seemed to be running the temporary Holifest event redeemed himself by offering us a three-course meal in addition to the original deal if we came back at a later date. When we came back, the Holifest event itself was good fun, the restaurant is in a lovely location and the food was very well presented and most of the dishes - not all - were quite nice. But unfortunately, this restaurant falls flat on its face due to its either rude or incompetent staff. The people at reception were snooty and falsely welcoming from the start. When I gave the name our reservation was under, the man who I'd never met before thought it necessary to announce that "oh, you're the ones who complained so you've got the complimentary meal", before seating us at our table - clearly and mistakenly, I was under the impression that they were the ones supposed to be making it up to us, not the other way around... We then waited for around half an hour for water and to order our cocktails because the first waiter we had (who was nice enough) didn't know about the ingredients on the menu. Each course also took ages to come out and one waiter tried to take my plate away before I had even finished eating! It's a shame, because if I were solely judging this place on presentation in terms of food and the decor, it would get a higher score, and I was happy to give this place a second chance, but the service plays a big part in the dining experience and unfortunately the highly unprofessional staff left a very bitter aftertaste in my mouth. read more

We got a table for six people, but we booked for seven. Unexperienced staff. They forgot one main dish and one side order. Some dishes were amazing, others below average. Not worth the money. read more

I was skeptical about heading to an Indian restaurant for breakfast, but I am always willing to try something new. I was impressed even before sampling the food. CK is located in Devonshire Square, which I didn't know even existed. The restaurant is located within a covered atrium in the square and there is lovely outside seating sheltered from the rain. The Gherkin imposingly watches over diners. Would love to see what it looks like in the evening. The food was fantastic from the preparation, to presentation, freshness of ingredients and balance of flavours. My dining companion and I shared a Kedgree with smoked haddock and poached egg (£7.50), which is a lovely spiced rice dish reminiscent of the Korean bibim bap, and Bombay scrambled eggs with tawa paratha (£7.00), which is light and fluffy scrambled eggs with Indian spices and chopped vegetables with a side of a lightly fried paratha. The assam tea and coffee (£4.50 for the lot) were delicious and the tea is loose, not bagged - a big plus. Bottom line: Delicious! The wait staff was cheery and efficient. Some of the better I've encountered in a long time. Along with the Indian (scrambled eggs) and Anglo-Indian (kedgree w haddock), CK also offers a full English breakfast and some a la carte items, such as the Bangras butty, a homemade spiced lamb sausage in toasted whole meal bap (£6.50). Not a cheap breakfast at approximately £20 for two, but certainly worthwhile for a splurge or for a breakfast meeting with a good client. We sat outside on a gloriously sunny morning, but the interior looked polished and swanky. There is also a lounge bar, Anise, that looked great. I'd like to check that out at some point as well. I will go back to try their dinner and drinks menu and I hope to do so soon. Well, I have returned for dinner and my oh my what a dinner it was! My dining companion and I each had the seafood prix fix menu (£45/ea), which the restaurant began serving only at the beginning of August. The menu comprises a refreshing aperitif, an amuse bouche, and a choice from two starters, two mains, sides, bread and dessert. I especially liked the ceviche of squid and scallop with mango, black sesame seeds, the chargrilled nile perch with lime leaf and chilli (starter) and the seared haddock, devon crab and kokum crust (main). All the seafood was fresh and expertly prepared. The desserts were spectacular as well - a mango creme brulee tart along with a saffron/cardamom infused ice cream. Yes, please! read more

Great food, horrendous service. Seemed like their first night - slow and the staff didn't have a clue as to what was on the menu. Suggest avoiding until they get things sorted out. read more

Another lovely recommendation from the concierge @ Mondrian London! This time, an up-scale, nouveau mod curry place. The starter tonight was well off the traditional path -- multi-colored beets, sweet potatoes, and pomegranate seeds with a mixed green slaw and a yogurt dressing. For the main, the *best* tandoori monkfish ever with lemon-infused rice and black lentils. This all paired well with a Pinot Gris. Only downer was that the naan & chutney was slow in arriving and less a factor in the dinner as a result. Great place. Great ambiance and decor, and simple to get to - a stone's throw from the Liverpool Road tube station. read more

Anise is a great place for Happy Hour Fridays (though I always miss them). There's great outdoor seating with bottle service and the atmosphere is always fun. It's the kind of place you go for a couple drinks to start a night. The only real problem is the bar service inside. It's slow and it always feels that there aren't enough bartenders. read more

3 of us ate here. 3 of us got deathly ill from food poisoning. We all shared the same plates. Stay away! Poor food quality control.

After trying their canapes at the Qype crazy golf event, this restaurant is definitely on my 'must visit' list! The food was elegantly spiced, attractively served and absolutely delicious. If the full menu is anything like as good (and other reviews suggest it is), then it will be a meal to remember. read more

A real treat if you are sick of the Indian 'restaurants' in Brick Lane/Shoreditch area. I know it may be a bit on the pricey side, but oh it is so worth it. The place really surprised me... initially I was worried of that 'eating in a shopping mall' feel. The contemporary decor is easy on the eye, chairs super comfy for your bum and food the tasty perfection for your tongue. After the meal go and digest in their stunning bar next door- I do recommend the wine/beer, but I found the cocktails to be very average. read more

Wow - an excellent modern Indian restaurant tucked away in the city. Devonshire Square has a hidden inner courtyard blessed with crazy billiards / golf and several restaurants, Including Cinnamon kitchen and the adjoining Anise bar. The first thing you notice is the terrace, a raised platform with sleek wooden tables and potted orange trees that allows you to feel like you're eating outdoors, even though the vaulted roof is made of glass. Genius - braziers in winter mean the brave can sit outside all year. Anise bar is a seperate room to the left of the reception with soft corner booths, low lighting and sperical lampshades of silver punched with tiny holes that throw light over the walls. In the centre is a rectangular bar - I recommend their signaure cocktail - a cinnamon bellini with cinnamon tea and syrup with goldschlager at £8.00. They do have a bar tasting menu, but for more substantial meals, Cinnamon Kitchen is the place to be. An open kitchen allows you to see the chefs almost from the whole restaurant, or choose to sit by the demonstartion bar for the best views. the decor is soft grey tones with light wood and the metal lampshades that echo the feel in the bar. Behind the reception desk the walls are inlaid with mother-of-pearl stars that look really beautiful. I think the overall feel is very sophisticated without being over the top or fussy. There's a dark grey and hot pink private dining room for groups that has a glass wall directly onto the kitchen to appreciate the workings of a busy kitchen. If that inspires your guests then the restaurant holds a monthly masterclass for up to 12 people where the head chefs coach on the use of spices and how to adapt traditional Indian cooking skills into today's modern cuisine. The a la carte mains range from £12 - £32 so there would be somthing for all budgets. Alternatively, try a few starters or tasting plates to get the broadest idea of this beautifully light Indian cuisine. read more

Cinnamon Kitchen in London is super tasty and service is so efficient it's almost overwhelming. Highly recommend the corn soup, fat chili stuffed with lamb, chicken with thyme, and beef stew. Incredible flavors in everything and def worth the price, but it's disappointing that they try to get even more money out of you not offering tap water and recommending more food than you need, when the cost of the food isn't exactly cheap as it is. read more

The best indian restaurant is n east London. Try their awesome grill menu or if you like the alfresco dining, swig cocktails on the terrace and dinner inside. I miss this awesome indian restaurant in USA. Wish they open one here soon. read more

I was absolutely gutted when I went here last year. Really looking forward to it and the place was lovely. Really well decorated in a good part of town and then my chicken turned up on my place. Uncooked. Seriously. Pink chicken. And cold. Management dealt with it swiftly, but I refused to be brought any more food because I was in a large group and didn't want to sit eating 20 minutes after everyone had already eaten. Plus, needless to say I was put off my food and ever going back to a Cinnamon Kitchen again. Although I must add that even though I could have had serious food poisoning, they only took money off the bill after a (quite loud) push. Not impressed with that. read more

Had been wanting to visit the Cinnamon Club for years, and discovered that we were close to the Cinnamon Kitchen, so booked a table for myself and 7 colleagues. Everything was full of flavors, some familiar, others not so, but all great. All was great! read more

Food was good, but the service was terrible. We had to wait more than half an hour between starters and the mains, the garlic naan was cold and hard like a rock when it arrived, ... Definitely not worth the price. read more

Really amazing and unconventional Indian food, the flavours are amazing and exquisite. Highly recommended!!

Not the Indian we were used to but it was still delicious for what we ordered. A bit pricey but everything in London is!

To be completely honest, I've got to say this is not the best place I've been, but its still preferable. The food is pretty nice when talking about quality and the portions are small, then again the prices doesnt seem to be that high. Other than that, I can say that the quality of the service somehow manages to compensates all downsides. Staff are so polite and welcoming, making you feel literally at home. Recommended! read more

I have been here a few tens and the food is always good. Delicate and refined rather than brash and volume .

Went for dinner here with my wife for a special occasion and it was absolutely worth it. The place can be a bit tricky to find but the location and ambience is fantastic. The food is obviously a bit pricey but for the quality you are getting, it is worth it. We had the kebab platter which can straight from the grill. The main courses look deceptively small but are quite filling. The wine also paired well with the indian food. In summary, an excellent place for that special event. Look forward to going there again sometime soon. read more

The place looks just amazing. I like the little cozy tables and the big menu. I like coming here with friends at the weekend. I haven't seen their website until now but it made me very good impression stylish and intuitive. read more

Gorgeous venue for group bookings and must say very impressive backdrop for weddings. I had been there last year to attend a friends wedding coupled with a personal visit recently. It never fails to impress and very popular among both Britishers and Indian fraternity. I wonder how they mange to please people with various expectations. One of the interesting aspect was to see how manage the crowd in the Bar as it does get a bit busier and people after few pints forget they are humans. I was very impressed with their Indian Duty Manager's approach towards a city broker. My only suggestion to them would be to also open on Saturday for lunch time and perhaps change the furniture in the front area. Other than that perfect and stylish setting and Best Indian food in London atleast in east. read more

Fantastic menu with so much choice. I have since stolen a few of their recipes for my own home cooking.. 9 out of 10 for food and service! read more

Hidden gem literally 2 minutes walk from the liverpool street station in the city of London..One of the best Indian restaurant in London is how I would like to describe. Imaginative and quirky concept behind each dish. Plenty of options for vegetarians and they do take care of fussy eater like me as I prefer gluten free. Best dishes- Aubergine steak, the corn soup, red deer in pickling sauce and the grills platter. Order the grills selection if you are in a group- they cook it live at the Tandoor grill for you.. Cocktails- stunning punches to spiced pimms. I managed to try a couple and spiced martini became my favourite instantly. Service- Can be improved but I let that pass as the senior manager and chef came to my table and ensured i was looked after despite being soooo busy. Tip: Try the pre-theatre meal if on budget. Tasting menu if you really want to impress someone..it's a delight!! read more

I don't know if it's just me but I like it when the colours of dishes in restaurants are very well combined. It really makes a difference, at last for me. One of the dishes was a spot on. I don't remember the name, but the presentation was gorgeous. The green, the orange and cream just worked together. It tasted like nothing I've ever tried before, the flavours also worked together perfectly. read more

This was a nice place to entertain clients. The location is unique and the food was great. The service was a little slow but well worth the wait. The wine list was large but not overly large the food was prepared beautify and the flavors really jumped. I really enjoyed dinner and will return. read more

We waited 30 minutes for our starter to arrive and over 45 minutes for our main. The food was bland, no real flavour or spice. The wait in between courses meant we spent a cool 50 on cocktails which came in at 12 a piece. An experience not to be repeated. read more

Had lunch here on a sunny day sitting outside on the patio! Amazing place and the food quality and creativity is just stunning! Will definitely come back! read more

Wonderful food. Top notch service. Sat at the grill watching assistant chief prepare wonderful and creatively prepared meal. Reservations are essential - barely got a place to sit on Monday night. Visiting London just got more exciting. read more

Small portions, bad service, trying hard to seem fancy, but tasty food. I especially enjoyed the desserts.

Excellent surroundings and the food is amazing, can't wait to go back to try their tasting menu

This was an upmarket version of the nearby Bricklane curry houses. A fusion of Asian & European. Although the food was delicious, we found service rather slow & the staff rude. We went as a large group on what appeared to be a quite, Friday night. We only ordered 8 entrees, because not everyone wanted one. The waiter insited we should ALL have one & it took several attempts to get just 8. At no point were all the tables filled, yet we waited over an hour for entrees. The £25 for 2 people entree selection is rather small & pricey for what you get. It was a nice change from the usual Indian restuarant, with tasty food, but I wouldnt be rushing back for the service. They got several drinks mixed up with another table, then claimed that we had ordered them! It took 20mins to summon a waiter to give us the bill, & they seemed happy to get us out. The nearby bar was good with much friendlier staff. read more

This is not traditional Indian-- if you are looking for a nice curry, look elsewhere. There is quinoa, for heavens sake! The food was fine, but nothing to write home about, and felt expensive for what it was. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. read more

Indian is one of my favorite dishes, the food was very tasty and it was at a reasonable price.