Great Thai food. This is a fancier place than most Thai restaurants. Most people seem to get pretty dressed up. I'd recommend making a booking they get pretty busy. The service is great and the food comes out quickly. Lots of veggie options. Most of the dishes are pretty recognisable but they're more elaborate than your usual takeaway. It's a good location if you're out for a show nearby or something in Leicester Square. read more

Ignore the one star review, I think he must have gone to the wrong place or got out of bed on the wrong side! I've been 3 times now and it's comfortably the best thai food I've had in London. It's not cheap (£15 a main course), but worth every penny. I can strongly recommend the lamb shank in red curry which is superb - incredibly succulent meat, falling off the bone and beautifully flavoured. My only quibble is sometimes with the service. Last time we went we were in a hurry to leave and it took about 15 mins and 5 attempts to get our bill. Minor issue though, when the food is so great. read more

I would like to tell you how I tried their food and rave about it and tell you how much I liked it and that it was worth the trip and the wait to be seated and that it must go on to your eat at list of places in London ... but unfortunately I can not do that Our group entered and was asked to sit and wait for a table ( as we see empty tables in various locations around the restaurant ) We sat and sat and sat and waited some more then we start to notice people walking in behind us were being seated before us,,, groups of 2 or 3 and one group of 4 ... now .. I stand up and walk the 3 steps to the counter and inquire when would be seated ... The lady says OH your waiting for a table ... Yes I respond... ( I don't usually just walk into a restaurant just to sit down in front of the reception desk for a breather .... ) so I go back and sit down as she confers with the other staff.. we get to talking between ourselves again and lose track of time ( say 5 to 10 min ) then it dawns on us we are still sitting here and that the 2 people that just walked in are being seated at a table for 4 right next to us....... At this point I am done ... I get up and let the lady know she can take our group of your list as we are going to go eat elsewhere... and she didn't even blink or smile or say sorry or anything ... almost like this is a daily issue with them ... W O W read more

Our first time at Patara was for dinner before the theatre. The ambiance is pleasant with soft warm lighting and plenty of staff being just-the-right-amount of attentive. We had two starters, both of which were fresh, flavorful, and delicious: Chor Muang, lilac dumplings with caramelized chicken and peanut; and Goong Sarong, spiced marinated prawns in filo pastry served with avocado, tomato, pickled cucumber, and greens. Both starters were excellent, but we were really surprised by our main dish, which turned out to be the best Pad Thai we've had. (We live in San Francisco, where there are many, many good Thai restaurants.) We saw many other dishes pass by that we'd love to try, so I imagine we'll be back here on our next visit to London. read more

You want another experience of taste that absolutely amazed you? Thai Patara is the best for usI'm an avid costumer of this restaurant, I love the food they have most especially the Tuna Tartare and Nua Tom Kati even their appetizer was really good. I love it all. read more

I've really struggled to find absolutely-blow-your-mind awesome Thai food in London. There are quite a few cheap-and-good places, and I'm quite partial to Addie's in Earl's Court, but finding that special place has been a hard task. On top of this, I'm usually ver sceptical about Asian fine dining (excluding Japanese) - my last experience had been Plum Valley in Chinatown which, while pretty decent, really didn't do more for me than a normal Chinese restaurant. Sure, it's nice to have something different, plus you know that the ingredients are probably not Grade Q (for questionable, or something), but it's not usually worth the mark up that comes with it. That said, Thai food - in my mind - lends itself to fine dining more readily than Chinese; generally speaking, I find the dishes have more colour and aromatic complexity, and after reading some of the lovely reviews from you guys, I decided this was worth the shot. Hey, if things go badly, it's on ALL YOUR HEADS. GUARANTEED. They've really gone all out on the interior and for the most part err on the side of not tacky (the replica Buddhist temple in the centre does push that boundary though). Either way, it's a decent space and doesn't come with the same packed-like-a-nuclear-bunker feeling that some of the restaurants in the same area do. For starter, we had the green mango salad with soft shell crab, betel-wrapped prawns and beef, and tuna tartare. The first thing I noticed were the generous portions - hey, you get quite a lot for your money, which I don't always expect in places like this. There were two large bits of soft shell crab which were excellent - the batter wasn't too thick, and the crab itself wasn't mushy as it often is. There could've been a little more salad, but hey. The betel-wrapped goodies were pleasant too - the beef was amazingly juicy, and the leaves didn't totally dominate the flavour. The leaves don't go as well with the prawns, but it was still good. The fusion-y tuna tartare was ok - fresh fish, and nice lemongrass garnish - but the flavour combination is a bit weak compared to other preparations (especially Japanese/French ones). The mains were similarly of impressive size: we went for the braised beef in coconut, lime, lemongrass, and chilli; the Panang Lamb Shank curry; the sugar snap peas with prawns and mushrooms; and lastly, some pineapple rice. The braised beef was all manner of cheesy words, but I'mma go for sumptuous. Ok, so it wasn't *quite* falling apart, but the flavours in the dish are excellent - I especially liked the little bits of lime left in the sauce which give each mouthful a little tangy lift as a great contrast to the creamy, saturated fat (aka coconut milk) sauce. The Panang curry needs no introduction on this thread either, and totally lived up to its billing - I was just sad that I couldn't pick up the bone, and gnaw every last bit off it (and suck out the marrow). The veg was good too - just the right amount of crunch. The pineapple rice was ok...at its heart, it reminded me of kedgeree, but it lacked a little something to make it extra special. So, why 4 stars? As good as this place is (and, although pricier than most Thai food, gives you a lot for your money, unlike most fine dining places these days...), I just thought that the spice levels were REALLY tame. I understand that the chefs don't want to drown the complexity of the dishes with chilli, and that they have to cater to their audience, but for me they've just reduced the spice too much. Even the chilli garnishes have a meagre Scoville rating...I'm guessing that you can probably request more chilli, but to completely ignore part of what makes Thai food Thai food is kind of heinous in my eyes. With that said, I still look forward to coming back here - there's no denying that the dishes are REALLY flavourful, and totally worth the extra over your average Thai. Just sneak some sliced Bird's Eyes in with you. read more

Best thai in London. Excellent, expedient service. Two of us had the green curry (one with chicken, one with tofu), and three of shared an array of appetizers (various spring rolls and crab rolls and shrimp things, mostly). The curry is delicate and spicy, not so heavy with coconut or spices that the whole dish gets overwhelmed. Delicious food, elegant atmosphere at very reasonable prices in the middle of Soho. A great experience all around. read more

Simply put Patara is the best Thai Restaurant in London (although not "in the World" as one other review suggested) striving to achieve authentic Thai flavors both in the classic and new variation on dishes. The fresh spring role appetizers have nice, but not great, flavor giving a sampling of crab, shrimp and duck but we were disappointed it didn't come with the classic peanut sauce (although they provided it when asked). Our entrees were simply delightful...I had "pad siew gai" (wide noodle with chicken) which wasn't on the menu but they were delighted to make. The dish was not overly garlic, noodles were perfectly prepared, and it had a bit of warmth (spiceness) that didn't overwhelm the flavor. My wife had the calf cheeks in red curry which was outstanding....the tenderness of the meat was complemented by the red curry, green peppercorns, and other vegetables in a stew. The stew also had a nice warmth that builds over time. Lastly we shared a warm dark chocolate cake with mango sorbet which was perfectly prepared and brough a nice close to the dinner. The service was very good with the one exception of one of the waiters being a bit clueless and not paying attention to what we were saying. The waitresses however did a much better job. The other beef with the restaurant is that they charge a mandatory service charge...tipping should never be mandatory and frankly the servers lost out because I would have probably tipped more. Between the spotty service and mandatory service charge they lose a star, but looking just at the food I would give them 5 stars. read more

First time in thai cuisine. Great experience. Elegant and cozy venue, kind service. Delicious food. A little expensive but OK for the level of this restaurant. I had the chicken with papaya sauce, a signature dish that I highly recommend. read more

Simply the best Thai food we've all had - randomly looked up the place since the 4 of us came from all different parts of the world and have met at a bar in SoHo, someone felt like Thai so we googlged it and came Patara. Service was excellent and food was equally as good - your taste buds will be very pleased!! read more

Wonderful food in a great environment. We walked in and had a memorable dinner. Highly recommend.

The food was excellent, subtle and delicious. The service was nice and the ambiance was lovely. We had mango salad with soft-shell crab appetizer which was the best thing. I thought they were a bit stingy on the mango salad and I would have liked more, split between 2 people. We also had lamb and prawns wrapped in betel leaves. This appetizer was well-done but not really my taste. I would skip this one next time. For main course we had white rice with Chicken and bamboo shoots green curry which was very good (a little salty but I have very low salt tolerance). We also had a slow braised beef dish with hints of lime, chili and pineapple that was amazing. That was subtle, creative and delicious. It is a bit pricey. A meal for 2 with drinks came to 80GBP. read more

Delicious delicious delicious ...The Duck with Chilli and Basil is a must try ...So is the Seafood Noodles ...Great and relatively quick service as well ...With a nice ambience to top it all ...New fave Thai spot when in London read more

Very impressed with this place! Great ambiance and decor, attentive and efficient service and of course the food.... was pretty fookin damn good! Tuna Tartare with a spicy lemon vinaigrette was tasty with a kick in the palette and the black cod was as good as any I have tasted, including Nobu. Also, a pleasant surprise with the wine list, although a small selection, it had good variety and a well balanced price. 100% recommended! read more

Came for lunch, and while it wasn't advertised, there's a great lunch special deal. Full size appetizers and a smaller lunch portion. I had the pad thai, which was okay. read more

The review is for this particular restaurant which is on Greek street. The one which is off Regent and the second one which is on the Knightsbridge are much better quality food. (Top of the chain- the one in Vienna). Timing is good. Food varies. The spring rolls were little oily, but not dry, so- ok. The rest was also "ok" quality: they put too much sweet coconut milk in the shrimp Thai Curry and had very little lime leaf. Also added alcohol in it didn't make the shrimps taste on top of it structure, but rather covered it delicacy with over sweet and not well balanced sauce. It was eatable, but needs improvement in cooking skill. The rice noodles tasted of meat grease covered with dark soy sauce and thick piles of lemongrass, you cannot chew because they weren't cut in a proper size. So that dish was "ok" quality too. But "ok" isn't the level for such place as Patara. Known worldwide for its best healthy quality food and impeccable presentation. We ordered fried banana for dessert, which came like has been warmed up a little, not fried, soggy and tasteless. The ice cream was good, but isn't made in the house. So- in this particular place is a disappointment. Add to it the Bellini cocktail- simple to make and always so delicious at Patara's in Vienna, the one they brought wasn't tasty, because they didn't use it right proportions of peach syrup in it. read more

Wonderful, great service, the smells hit you as soon as you walked in. It is on the pricey end of the scale, but worth it for a special occasion. read more

The food and service at Patara have been consistently excellent. I've been three or four times, with different friends, and always tried different dishes. Last week i tried the seabass and tom you soup - both really really good. Patara is my new favorite Thai place in London. read more

Oooh, this is a noice Thai restaurant in Soho, nice decor, ambience, good food and service, I'd recommend it!

I love thai food - this is definitely the best value thai place I've been to - not saying it's inexpensive, but it's worth what you pay for it! Generally as good, if not better than Blue Elephant and far less expensive. The lamb shank red curry and the beef in green curry coconut reduction were both exceptionally good! read more

Food was average, service was great, price was a bit on the expensive side, I've had better for less. So if you want to pay through the nose for average Thai, this is the place for you. read more

Absolutely fantastic Thai food in Soho. One of my colleagues recommended Patara for a team dinner, and we were all thrilled with our food. Every single dish was fantastic and the presentation was beautiful! read more

Admittedly, I have not tried everything on the menu and I've only eaten here once, so I'm working with limited review fodder. However, everything was extremely delicious. I like Thai food, but it has never been my go-to meal by any means. I have been having dreams about the red curry from this place since I had it over a week ago. The decor is nice, they keep your water glass filled, service is great. It's a little expensive to be a casual Thai dinner since there's so much good Thai in London, but I will be back for more of the red curry. Oh yes, I will. read more

Great Thai food with an interesting twist. The coconut beef was good. A little dry but the favors were wonderful. The wings were my husbands favorite. He had a lovely Thai tea. He said it was one of the best. read more

Solid Thai for the area. But surprised to see it was best in this region of london. However, it was VERY reasonably priced. And I praise their vegetarian menu. read more

Best chicken pad Thai I've ever had! Everything was delicious!! We enjoyed chicken dumplings, corn fritters, spring rolls, and delicious drinks! Highly recommend going. read more

Excellent food. Great ambience to spend time with friends. Good service.

Hands down the fanciest Thai restaurant I've ever been to in my life. Portions for most of the dishes were on the small side (from what my friends ordered). However, the Nua Tom Kati was by far the most filling dish on the table with several large chunks of beef. It was so filling in fact, that even after sharing a couple pieces, I still wanted to share more! Flavors here were very different than other Thai restaurants I've been to. Meats were really fresh tasting and unprocessed (you know how sometimes you'll eat meat at an Asian restaurant and it doesn't take like how it normally does when you cook it yourself). Vegetables and garnishes were really fresh as well. read more

I got the lunch special deal, and in it I got the spring rolls and the thai style fried noodles (pad thai). when the spring rolls came there were 5 spring rolls! They were pretty good. Then the pad thai came and it was average. read more

A little pricey, but some of the better Thai food I've found in London (though I'm early on in my search!) Enjoyed the beef green curry, and the chef was kind enough to adjust the spice level for both of us. I'd go again! read more

I just loved it. Great food. Great room. Great service. Very sadly, cannot say the same for the sister restaurant in Knightsbridge.

The best Thai restaurant I have ever been to! Amazing food, excellent decor and friendly and attentive staff. Starters were very nice, ordered 4 between 3 people. Mains, ordered 3 with 2 rice. All really nice (although only warm) but then the puddings were out of this world! Only one issue which I hope was a genuine mistake.They had added the table next to us's bill on to our and we only just realised it. I hope that doesn't always happen! Definitely worth a visit though - just check your bill!! read more

We were just touristing in Soho and wondered by this unassuming little place. GREAT find. They have an easy lunch menu at a good price, and the service was top notch. We were unfamiliar with many items on the menu, they made recommendations that were delicious and more adventurous than peanut chicken. I was unsurprised to see all the great recommendations on this site. Patara is a great find! read more

The reservation system was quick and easy to use. The Thai food here was Ahhmazing!!! My husband and I started with Kamon Bueng DIY. Do-It-Yourseft Thai tacos of chicken and prawn with cucumber tomato salad. They were delicious and fast! For my main course I tried the Kiew Wan with chicken and it was SERIOUSLY the best I've ever had...My husband had the Nua Prig Thai Dum and it was perfectly peppered and very tasty as well. This place is a hot spot and highly recommended for anyone looking for great service and fantastic Thai food. read more

Wow! Maybe they had an off night but myself and my wife were very disappointed as we booked based on the high reviews. 5 dishes Tuna Tartare - Tuna wasn't great quality and didn't feel the balance of the dressing was right. Assorted Dumplings - Undercooked and gluggy Lamb Curry - pretty good Black Cod - overcooked mush Broccoli - also overcooked Service was mediocre - ordered a second drink after entree and received it after our main was finished. There must be a better Thai meal for a 100 pound in London? So 5 dishes - only 1 was good - hence 1 star read more

Absolutely wonderful. So delicious, very attentive service. We've eaten here before on a trip to London and this really is a "must visit" for us at this point. I had the Tom Yum Goong which is the best of this delicious dish I've ever had. The red curry main was lovely as well, although I would have enjoyed it a bit more spicy. read more

Outstanding. Went here on our trip to London from the US last month, and it might possibly be the best Thai food we've ever had. The curry lamb dish was amazing, with great presentation. Mildly pricey, but highly recommended. read more

I went here for my 21st, and it was a wonderful night. Very memorable, lovely lovely food, just the right heat, and very attentative staff. The puddings were heavenly! I had a Thai green curry and it was just lovely. Can't comment on the price, but visit if you want a great night. read more

This is a very very lovely restaurant with excelennt food and a very friendly service. The waiter helped us choose our dishes and recommended very very good food. We shared a few startes and all had a main course after. I had the sea bass which was a huge dish! Very good though. I tried my friend's tiger prawns which were really good aswell. The food is fairely pricey but it's is absoludely fair and worth it. Nice atmosphere - good food! read more

Looking at the recent mixed reviews we were a little unsure, however we were not disappointed. Patara is a great restaurant, very lively and vibrant and even though it was full the staff were very attentive and the service was good. We decided on the dumplings; mixed rice rolls; chicken in basil; lamb in ginger; wok fried rice with egg; and finished off with chocolate pudding and ginger tea. The portions were a good size and all the food tasted great, you could really taste the freshness of the herbs in the rice rolls and the mains were just the right amount of chilli! read more