This was my second time dining at Shezan, and if anything, it was even better than I remembered. I first came here two years ago with some work colleagues while in London for a trip, and the meal left such a lasting impression that I made it a point to return this time around. So glad I did! We ordered the mixed grill, garlic naan, cheese naan, saag paneer, chicken korma, gulab jamun, and a few other dishes. Every single thing was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. The cheese naan in particular? Unreal. Easily my favorite thing on the table. And don't even get me started on the chai tea. It might actually be the best I've ever had. Spiced just right, comforting, and served piping hot. The service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the ambiance is equally impressive. Traditional Pakistani decor, dim lighting, and elegant details make the whole experience feel special. Honestly, I don't understand how this place has less than four stars on Yelp. It's criminal. If you're in Knightsbridge and looking for authentic, delicious Pakistani food in a beautiful setting, go to Shezan. You won't regret it. read more

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Great service. Amazing & delicious egg plant and lamb dishes. Beautifully decorated and friendly atmosphere.

We were visiting London and dined at many fine restaurants, and Shezam was the best food and environment experience we had. Fernando was extremely helpful explaining the spices in the dishes. The restaurant is beautiful. Highly recommend and excited to go back. read more

This restaurant has stunning decor and a great ambiance. The chicken was juicy and tender. However, I was pretty underwhelmed by the curry. As travelers to london, it did not have the flavor or level of spice that I was expecting. Might possibly be a good option for those who like very mild food. read more

Out of all the Indian restaurants in London, the Hotel recommended Shezan. I am not sure if it's because it was right by the hotel or they are helping each other out by recommendations but this place was pretty good. The decor in here is insane. read more

Tad bemused by the low rating this place has on Yelp. I was all but bowled over by the food, service and decor of the Mughal inspired restaurant. The intimate candle lit interior is something to behold. It really feels like you are in a time warp as you descend into a Mughali haven. The place is teaming with original Indian artifacts, antiques and art work. The music is traditional and sets the mood perfectly for a grand dining experiance. The food was nothing short of sensational. I went for the Chana Masala as a starter and Haleem as the main. The chana masala was hands down the best I've ever had. The chick peas were cooked to perfection in a sauce that left my taste buds gasping. The haleem was rich and full of flavour complimented perfectly by some delicious hand made tandoori naans. The Mango lassi was a perfectly sweet way to end proceedings as no room was left for dessert and I had a long drive back to Manchester ahead. The pricepoint for food was understandable considering its location in the heart of Knightsbridge a few minutes walk from Harrods. All in all I'd highly recommend this place and would definitely come back. Perhaps after I've tried Haandi down the road which was the other option on the night and looked equally inviting. read more

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So so not a big fan. Food looked good but tasted ok. My expectations were a lot higher. Wish I had told them to make it spicy coz the food was a little bland. Enough items on the menu but really must if them looked similar. Servers were ok but looked part time people. Didn't have complete knowledge of the menu. I would stay away a lot more options available near by. read more

Shezan - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Service was a bit slow & took FOREVER to get our food. Quality was pretty good, had to send back the karhai chicken for some extra spices & salt. My fav was the palau rice. read more

Based on the location, price and the branding, I expected much more from my dining experience here at Shezan. We came here as a group of for a friend's birthday - I always make allowances when dining as a large group when writing reviews, however there are only so many allowances I can make! Decor This was a charming and well presented treasure cove of old India/Pakistan. Lots of ornaments and treasures and comfy cushions on the seats. It has character, and offers privacy even when really busy due to the way the tables are organised. They had musicians playing throughout the evening. The violinist was absolutely terrible. Imagine: 10 year old practice session. The pianist was ok, which almost saved the awful performances! Service The manager/owner was a nice enough chap. Had good banter with guests. Service was slow - this was even given allowances due to is being a group. VEGETARIANS BEWARE: When the food came, the waiters had no idea what the dishes were. They would poke at the dishes and declare it a vegetarian curry.... When we pointed out that there appears to be pieces of chicken in there, he corrected himself and agreed it was chicken. This happened with various other dishes too! Food The food was average at best. Nothing amazing. Quality and presentation is comparable to something one would get in a cheap and cheerful curry house. Word of warning: the food overall is very spicy. So if you can't handle your spice (like me) be sure to order a large raita / yoghurt to cool the fire. Sadly my raita never came as they seemed to have forgotten about it despite asking multiple times. They have a large seafood section on the menu, however I would advise you to stick to the standard: mixed grilled meats, curries. If you are booking on a 50% off food deal, seafood is NOT included. Frankly, I would only eat here again on a 50% off deal as that is what it is worth. read more

This is the worst Resturant eve and the staff is very deceitful. We had the entertainer app offer and when they knew about it they changed the bill and add servers charges and they were very rude to us plus they brought us the wrong dishes and they made us wait for an hour and the place was empty read more

Well you certainly wouldn't find this place by accident, nestled in one of the quiet backstreets opposite Harrods. It seemed to fit in with the genteel surroundings as a slight throwback to a different era of attentive service. The food was good if a little overpriced - luckily my dining partner had booked with a 50% off deal that meant the final price was about normal - the breads in particular (nan, paratha) were fresh and hot. The restaurant itself was pretty quiet, the background music unobtrusive and we were comfortable just sitting for some time after we'd finished eating. read more

Very bad experience!! Wrong orders + manipulating the bill prices !! Don't you ever think to come, there is many different Indian cuisine where you receive respect and good food. read more

Got in from the airport super late and needed somewhere to eat. We really wanted Indian cuisine and our hotel recommended this place since it was within walking distance. We were attended to immediately, service was great and so was the food! Boyf and I shared a chicken dish( chicken jalfrezi) and garlic naan. The decor of the place was really nice along with the music, it really was a lovely dinner with nice ambiance. read more

Food was pretty good...northern Indian style cooking. The waiter was patronizing, over-anxious, and awkward...the food was overpriced. I love Indian food but I will not go back and would not recommend it. The place was almost empty at 7pm...now I know why. read more

The decor is very nice, but the food is mediocre. The samosas had a nice flaky outside, but no spice inside. I ordered the Lamb Karahi spicy and it seemed they added jalapeños after to add spice, rather than slow cooking the spice into the dish. The masala chai was good -- not on the menu but just ask. read more

Great location , excellent service and truly delicious Indian food! This is our go - to restaurant in London . Truly excellent . !

Amazing restaurant with great ambience in the heart of Knightsbridge. The prices are actually reasonable and the food is really good quality. The Palak chicken is amazing, really special in fact. I went there on a Monday so it was dead time but it didn't ruin the mood at all. Will definitely come back. read more

I am writing this review in nostalgia about the wonderful dining experience we had at Shezan in 1998! I recollect lovely decor and delicious food! I still have a matchbox with a beautiful Mughal picture from the restaurant I have saved from back then. read more

Overpriced, sub-standard food. Not even worth one forth of the price charged. Want to have Pakistani or Indian food? Avoid this place at all costs.. unless you want to see the decor which is the only good thing in the restaurant. Two thumbs down!! read more

A very traditional indian restaurant based in the very classy Knightsbridge area of London. Just opposite Harrods to be exact located on a quiet side street where you can park right outside the door after 6.30pm. The atmosphere is very nice and the service and food is excellant. This is one of the most established indian restaurants in London and is therefore quite pricey, but you get what you pay for. Highly recommended. read more

I was looking forward to a fine dining experience centred around Pakistani food, sadly all I got was a rude awakening, this establishment seems to gain custom only due to its Knightsbridge location I would fathom. The food offering was way below average with most of the food bland and lifeless flavor wise. We ordered lamb chops which are listed as a signature dish, upon arrival of the chops we tried them expecting a explosion of tender melt in your mouth experience, this was not to be case. My fiance due to the blunt knife was unable to even dissect the chop to eat, on asking for a sharper knife the elderly waiter suggested we use our hands, he was promptly advised that we were seated at a fine dining establishment and not the local football team barbecue. The mixed grill also lacked flavor with the single prawn gracing the dish having being almost cremated in the tandoor. The only dish that was acceptable was the lamb karahi which was equivalent in quality to those available at any half decent carryout. We skipped desserts paid our dues and departed without any further ado. On a positive note the decor was nice but sadly one is unable to eat that. My advice would be to avoid this place and save your money. Sad but true. read more

An elegant restaurant in Kensington with excellent food and a lovely ambiance. The service is of an extremely high standard and their ability to cater for functions and big crowds is unprecedented. The curries are nice as well as their other dishes. The chicken tikka as well as their seekh kebab is also good. I had the buffet so had a nice range of dishes to try and sample. It is a hidden gem on a backstreet in Kensington. You would never know it existed (it is so close to Harrods). Would recommend to one and all. Clean facilities in terms of bathrooms as well. read more

Food was not good. Service not much better. Way too expensive! Was not impressed to say the least.

Shezan was recommended by our hotel too, but we can only assume that they get commission, as it was a complete disappointment...The starter we had was really bad and reminded us of cheap airplane food. Even the nan was bad; it was like a Greek pita bread! The main courses were a bit better, but still nothing above average. The staff was unfriendly and they didn't even try to pretend they cared about why we left most of the food...Overall it was so bad, that my husband and I started making fun of the whole experience, so at least it will be unforgettable in its own way!! read more