We were recommended Jamavar by the hotel concierge. Having eaten at other Michelin star Indian restaurants in Singapore and other places we wanted to see how this one compared to them. Jamavar was outstanding - the spices were dot on, ambience, service was impeccable. We were four people and ordered paneer tikka, guchhi mutter, butter chicken, vegetarian dum biryani, bread basket, trio kulfi and ras malai. Other than the paneer tikka all other dishes lived up to my expectation. It is one of the finer Indian foods I have had (and we do travel the world quite a bit). Must try - highly recommend the restaurant. read more

Prices were fine, at par with other similar restaurants. Service was excellent. We took the weekender meal with 4 options. The meal started off well with good appetizers but when the food was served, it was below the mark. Something as simple as butter chicken and sindhi mutton had very thin gravy. Chicken in butter chicken should be tandori chicken added to gravy,but the chicken didn't seem to be tandori. Average at best. Dessert kulfi was not good, it had way too much going on so couldn't enjoy the taste of either kulfi or faluda. Dessert rasmalai was ok. Overall we were disappointed. Have had better meals at other restaurants of similar stature in London. read more

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Loved the restaurant the food was really good and the portion sizes were generous far more than expected. The atmosphere was great it wasn't a massive restaurant and it was relatively intimate which was perfect for this Michelin star restaurant and the drinks were great all in all five star would love to come back another time. read more

We quite enjoyed our meal at Jamavar, though we did feel that the service was not up to usual Michelin standards. Based on the taste preferences of the 3 of us, our server mixed and matched between the regular tasting menu and the vegetarian tasting menu, and all of the food was quite delicious. My favorite dish of the night, though, was the Tellicherry Pepper & Garlic Soft Shell Crab to start. Absolutely lovely. The wine pairings were spot on, and we had a nice trio of pre-dinner cocktails between us. Regarding the service...the worst example was when we ordered Bailey's on the rocks as an after dinner drink. Two of them were fine, but 1 of them had chunks of something in it. (We assumed it was the bottom of the bottle, and the cream had solidified a bit.) Normally at a Michelin restaurant, you would quietly let the server know, and it would be whisked away with no fuss and immediately replaced. In this instance, the server stood there grilling my friend...did you get food in it, etc.? Ummmmm, who cares how it happened? Just replace it and we can move on. So, although the food was definitely 5 star worthy, I don't feel like the overall experience was a 5 star experience. read more

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I'm always a bit apprehensive when going to Indian restaurants because of my mom's great cooking, but this place was exceptional! We came here for a birthday, and were seated downstairs, which was beautifully decorated, though dark without any windows. The cocktail list was so inventive, enough to where I sent the menu to my dad and told him that we should learn how to make them! I had the Peshwa, which was strong but not too sweet, and my boyfriend had the Sholay, which was spicy but did not overpower the taste of the bourbon. For food we split a few items, the Bhawan Mirchi, Malabar Prawns, scallops Bhel, Stone Bass Tikka, Lobster Nerulli, and Okra. It was definitely a lot of food, but we couldn't pick between them! The portions are small, but the quality and flavor in every dish was amazing. The one thing I wouldn't get again was the Scallops bhel, as the spices in the bhel overpowered the sweet scallops. Presentation for every dish was amazing, and I wished I could have tried more! They brought out a dessert for my boyfriend's birthday as well, which was a really nice touch. read more

Jamavar - Scallops Bhel - Indian Near Me - Mayfair, XGL

Butter chicken & stone bass. Mouth watering and worth the £££. I'd skip the lobster idli though. The place is definitely quite posh and takes reservations. Perfect for a special occasion meal. The bill comes with a mini dessert, but they have a great dessert menu as well. read more

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This is by far the best Indian restaurant in the whole world. I am not kidding. Get the saag and daal - that will change your life.

Best Indian in Mayfair and steps from the Connaught. Great romantic contemporary interior design perfect for dinner. Excellent cocktails. Service is great. I would definitely return next time I'm in London. read more

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I stopped by on a Thursday night without a reservation. I asked a couple from India how the food was as they were leaving and they said "Fantastic - just like Delhi". It was packed but the host gave me a table that I could have for an hour. Definitely not a problem as I eat fast. The restuarant has a great atmosphere, a little noisy but with a great vib - fast paced with lots of energy. The waiter was great and recommended some fantastic food. I had the: - Malabaar prawns - extra spicy - Tellicherry pepper & garlic soft shelled crab - Tulsi Chicken Tikka - Indian spiced home-preserved pickles - Pickled red onions - Garlic, butter and cheese naan Everyone one of the dishes were great. Just can't get Indian food like this in the US. Jeera Phool - Cumin spice cauliflower read more

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Resturant - Jamavar - Indian - London TITLE: "Great Service and great menu selection and portions" Date of Visit: 19.03.18 Time: 1.30pm Review: You have a wide choice of menus from al la carte, and three or more tasting menus with vegetarian menus as well. We went for a 3 course lunch time tasting menu and it will not disappoint. A really nice warm feel and very relaxed atmosphere. Great attention and service from all. You also don't feel crammed in even though this is a a medium sized place and some good seating options which is good for business, friends, etc. Very understated exterior but you are led into a little taste of colonial india where you feel the viceroy is on the table next to you but with the London weather outside. Artwork is traditional but sparks some attention and I think all restaurants should invest in great artwork to make you really feel special so a nice touch. Food was fresh and a clean pallet with nothing too overpowering. Sometimes you need a party on your pallet and sometimes you just need a cleaner and clear taste and this is the perfect place for a clean and clear tasting menu. All food is well presented and some nice accompaniments. Decor & Lighting: Great mixture of a colonial style with dark woods and traditional artwork on the walls and small but well stocked bar, i believe there is a second bar downstairs. Not too bright and not too dark so just right. Ambience & Acoustics: High ceilings and hard surfaces make this place a little noisy. When it comes to having a conversation you make have to speak up a little more than usual conversation but you don't have to shout. Suggest the booth seating and sitting next to the person you want to converse with will solve this issue. Drinks: Non-Alcoholic Cocktail - Ganjan (Fresh lemongrass, passion fruit, orange, pineapple ): Nice refreshing drink and main taste was passion fruit which I personally like so I enjoyed it. Food Samosa Mutter Chaat (honey yoghurt, sev, papdi, dried peas): Nice warm samosa and with a nice tangy yoghurt base, a great start to the meal and a good size with two small pyramid samosa parcels. Tellicherry Pepper & Garlic Soft Shell Crab (damson chutney & garlic chips): Now I dont usually eat sea food but I gave this a go and came looking like a full crab wish was a nice touch. Crispy batter with soft crab and to me tasted like cod. Kasundi Paneer Tikka (mint & raw papaya chutney): Small portion but a nice soft panner tikka with a traditional taste. Tulsi Chicken Tikka (sweet basil, pickled radish & raita): Two nice pieces of well cooked chicken with a great traditional tikka marinade but a nice fresh and plentiful sauce witch adds some spice to the dish but perfectly compliments. What also makes this that bit special is the thick fluffy raita and the pickled radish which if just mentioned on the menu I would not normally order this but it was worth it and these little touches make the dish unique and different. Kori Gassi (home-style Mangalorean chicken drumsticks curry): A good size portion with plenty of tomatoes based sauce and two drumsticks with the chicken falling off the bone. Wish I had space to eat more, mild dish but works well as part of the tasting menu so it is not all overpowering. Palak Paneer (cottage cheese, spinach, tomato, fenugreek & fresh chilli): Very traditional item but cooked well and fresh and again the perfect side for the tasting meal as it add that different flavour to accompany the mains. Dhungar Dal: Traditional yellow dal which was fresh and perfectly flavoured. Again a clean traditional taste. Dessert Carrot Halwa Tart (heritage carrots, orange, pistachio): A nice crispy base and not to heavy on the carrot with a nice nutty and chocolate taste and not being a fan of carrot I still enjoyed this but again being full I need to revisit. It is serve with a small portion of rose kulfi which I must say is probably the best I have ever tasted and its also served in their sister restaurant Bombay Bustle where I recall having to order two portions with three scoops as it was so good. Chilli Chikki Lava Chocolate Fondant (cinnamon kulfi, caramelized pecans): A lovely cinnamon kulfi which would make this a great dessert on its own being light and the perfect hint of cinnamon but adding the soft chocolate fondant with warm filling was divine, I will go again and try just the dessert to really give this justice. Could not taste the chilli however. Bill / Cost: £105.00 for two Conclusion: I enjoyed the service and feel and the wide selection of food options will keep everyone happy. Also you are given options you don't see in all Indian restaurants which is a bonus so you can get to try some new dishes. Nothing however was overly spiced and some dishes maybe could have been a little more adventurous but i would still say a great easy on the pallet lunch with great portion sizes so you don't have to have dinner. read more

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I am not even done eating and I am giving this experience 5 stars. Every course in the 7 course tasting menu is fantastic - modern and unique twist to Indian food, eg, flattened, fried soft shell crab with a spice, exceptionally well seasoned bass, and best lamb chops, etc. I am not a lamb fan. This lamb was tendy, seasoned well, and not gamey. Showed up at 7pm on a Friday without a reservation and they seated us very kindly. read more

Always looking for a high-end Indian spot when I visit London. I have been hearing a lot of things about Jamavar from the locals so it was on the list to visit. The service was superb, attentive, and friendly. The food was excellent all around. We had many items across the menu. The Dahl, Byriani, and Naans were among some of the best I have had. read more

Stone bass and scallops were great. Service was clunky, food presentation isn't sleek. Overall, not impressed enough to visit again.

Ate here with dear friends whilst in London. Ordered lamb shanks, duck kebab, sea bass, spicy soft-shelled crab and scallops, ​and other dishes. They were exceptionally well prepared, seasoned richly and the service was superb. Expect to spend some money eating here, though the fine dining experience certainly is worth it read more

My girlfriend and I saw some great reviews of Jamavar so we thought we'd try it. It's in a ritzy neighborhood so we got nervous that we might be under-dressed. We were warmly greeted by the staff and shown our table. The manager came up immediately and started out drink order. She got the gin/tonic/citrusy sparkling drink (don't remember the name) and I go the Chaturanga, which was Woodford, bitters, some spices and muddled orange peel. It was delicious! I call it the Indian Old fashioned". Hers was great too and refreshing, but mine was that much better Then we ordered a few starters: a couscous salad that had a mild but wonderfully savory dressing and the spicy prawns which were out of this world! They were very spicy, but a little yogurt calmed them down For the main courses, she got the chicken and butter sauce dish, which was very similar to Khorma, but the best we had either had. I got the lamb tandoori. Just delicious! We had a nice Austrian Riesling that was a perfect match for the main. We also got a side of Naan and the Pakar Paneer. They didn't serve rice, which was interesting, but we didn't mind. At the end we were sopping up her butter sauce in the bread - just mouth-watering For dessert, we both agreed on the chocolate, caramel lava cake thing. We were surprised at how rich and dark the chocolate was. The contrast between the textures of the crusty exterior of the cake and the warm gooey inside made it even more delectable. This will be our main Indian place whenever we are in London. We couldn't have had a better experience between the attentive staff and the fantastic cuisine! read more

We came here for a Sunday Brunch. The food was very flavorful. The service was top notch. It is definitely worth trying the brunch on Sundays at least once. read more

Jamavar - Sunday brunch dessert. Gulag jaman, multi and some mango dessert - Indian Near Me - Mayfair, XGL

A very close walk from the JW Grosvenor. Four small plates, prawns, pheasant, lobster, and scallops. UNBELIEVABLY good, flavorful and cooked perfectly. Then we spilt up on the lamb curry, lobster curry, lamb chops and a biryani, oh yes and okra. Thankfully we were on business $$ bc a bit pricey but I will certainly return in my own nickel next time here. This was an incredibly special meal found on the Yelp community. If you crave an occasional BIG BOLD flavor, do NOT leave without experiencing this very special "curry". Best meal in London and I put it up against Scott's , JW Steakhouse and Maroush. All excellent and well enjoyed but Jamovar was def best in show for our week in Mayfair. Promise you will not be disappointed. Don't bring the travel size, bring the big wallet. read more

I had high hopes but Jamavar really let me down. The food and service are mediocre. The waiter did not suggest plates with us in mind but rushed us to make a choice quickly without properly explaining the menu. The food was nothing special and for the cost you would expect it would be. There are far better high end Indian places in London - like Gymkhana and Indian accent. Jamavar is not one of them, don't waste your money here, they are trying hard to be something they are not, very disappointed. read more

Excellent Indian cuisine. I was very impressed with the food quality service and atmosphere. Loved it.

Horrible food and they have no idea what they are doing to our amazing cuisine. Nothing we ordered was anything close to the sub continental food. read more

If I could give six or more stars, I would. My partner and I were staying at a desultory Heathrow hotel so decided to take the Tube into town for one last spectacular meal. With Jamavar, we hit the jackpot. We disembarked at Hyde Park to find a drenching pinprick rain, descending darkness and a long walk to the restaurant, which is tucked away in the heart of Mayfair, much like a precious gem whose discovery delights. Don't be frightened away by the doorman if you are wearing Levis, as my husband was. He's perfectly friendly and gracious. The maitre d' was welcoming, despite our wet parkas and my tennis shoes. We were and ushered in even though we didn't have a reservation and seated downstairs, which is warm and cozy. There, we were treated like royalty by a handsome and courtly waiter dressed in traditional Indian garb. It was a bit difficult to choose from the menu as everything seemed to beg to be chosen. In the end, we selected the Tulsi chicken tikka and Gobhi mutter - cauliflower, green peas, tomato & green chilli - along with plain naan bread and two Indian pale ales. This inventive and delectable food made for a light and delightful last dinner in a very special establishment. Jamavar is formal, but it is not stuffy. We cannot wait to return and next time, we will dress up as befits this lovely jewel of gastronomy. read more

If I could give this place a zero I would. The front of the house staff and reservation team, including the manager have an absolutely abhorrent sense of service. We were in London for a short trip and were excited to visit the restaurant given its Michelin rating, our love for Indian cuisine, and top global restaurants and the fact that it had outdoor seating, which was very important to us with Covid still lingering. We contacted the restaurant directly in advance to ensure that we could be seated outside on a Friday and the restaurant made it clear that they "do not reserve outdoor tables, they are first come first serve. When we arrive at the restaurant please ask the receptionist to seat you outside if the tables are available." We consequently made a reservation and showed up on the earlier side to see their two outdoor tables were unoccupied and completely open. So we asked to be seated there and the receptionist tells us they are not allowed to seat people there. I told them if we knew there is no chance we would not come there. When advised that their staff told us otherwise, they said all of their staff know they cannot serve outside (so the two outside tables were just there for decorative purposes) and suggested it cannot be as if we were wrong. I proceeded to have my wife pull the precise communication showing their staff made it quite clear that they can but subject to availability and it was very available. Lady says they cannot do so. The manager proceeds to show up and then argue with me that telling people outdoor dining is subject to availability means the same thing as not possible. Instead of apologizing, admitting their staff should not have said that and he would speak to them and show an interest in correcting or preventing a future instance from occurring, he just ignored the fact that his staff told us something that is not true and did not care to figure out if maybe they could find a table for us indoors that is further away from others. There was an arrogant sense of we did nothing wrong, I do not understand very clear communications and didn't he accommodate us by not charging for the table? I will let you decide whether that seems like good customer service. I would have been understanding if they simple owned up to the very clear error and showed some remorse. There was none. We were delighted to leave and to go to a wonderful place nearby where the staff was absolutely a pleasure and did everything they could to ensure we had a wonderful experience - Hush Mayfair. I recommend that travelers not spend any pounds or any currency at this establishment unless you prefer to be treated poorly. If so, enjoy!! read more

I had higher expectations for a Michelin star restaurant: the food was lovely as mentioned by other reviewers. I was there for a work dinner last friday. My spice tolerance is low and they did try to make suggestions to accommodate which I appreciated. We started with amazing cocktails that looked lovely and tasted amazing. It was downhill from there. The food service was slow as evidenced by The cocktail glass from the dinner table they never cleared after two hours. Like other reviewers we were asked to clear out to the tables upstairs. We hadn't even finished our wine or been offered a desert menu. Perhaps you need to optimize your approach to service if you want to plan two hour turns on your tables? If you did that I think you could better achieve on the expectations associated with having a Michelin star. Ps the sommelier was excellent and attentive in contrast wit the wait staff. read more

Excellent service and clean decor. There is a small bar downstairs also. Some dishes were good but I found the lamb biryani dry and bland. Scallops and shrimp dishes were the best. Not the best Indian I've had in london but worth a visit. read more

My girlfriend and I came here hoping for some really delicious food, after doing some research, seeing all the reviews and the Michelin recommendation we headed to Jamavar with high hopes. The interior was clean and elegant, the service was impeccable, as soon as our plates were empty the servers would pick them up and do a little wipe down of the table, some of the best service I've ever had. The food however was really disappointing. It wasn't bad, but that's all it was, not bad. For £65 a head I expect to be really satisfied, not blown away but for that price you should be very happy when you leave the door. We ordered the soft shell crab, lamb biryani, a seekh kebab (forget which one), and the butter chicken plus the bread basket. Each dish was well cooked but the flavor was lacking, I've had better meals from restaurants that were a quarter of the price. It's one of those cases where the food looks and smells great but doesn't taste like much at all. The only thing that wasn't cooked perfectly was the lamb biryani, the lamb was dry, however this was the one dish that actually tasted kinda good. All in all I was disappointed, I would have been disappointed if I paid 15 pounds per person but that obviously isn't the case here. Again, the building and the service are both amazing, the food is meh, and it's such a shame as we were so excited to eat here. If you want an okay curry, just go to your local and save yourself the money. read more

Jamavar - Indian Near Me - Mayfair, XGL

Had an amazing experience at Jamavar. We had a mess up with our concierge making our reservations. Once we got there the hostess immediately got into full gear and was able to get us seated at a very busy evening, We had an amazing waiter who made some personal recommendations of veg and non veg food. some of our favorites were Lamb Chops, Chicken Makhani, and Biryani, The Daal...was just YUM!! Highly recommend a visit to this restaurant for great indian food, excellent service and lovely ambiance. read more

Spent my entire meal listening to a screaming baby. Also the waitress tried not to bring me the lunch menu in the hopes that I would spend more money. Dirty trick. read more

Had a fantastic dinner here last week with my wife. Decor is very classy and the food was amazing. I come here all the time but my wife has never been so I was a bit nervous bringing her as I heard they had a new chef. The food was just as good if not better than my prior experiences. Jamavar is still my go to spot for delicious Indian food and a perfect ambiance in Mayfair. read more