I've been eating Indian food my entire life--at home and in restaurants--and I thought I knew it well. Tamarind completely changed my perspective on what Indian food can be. It also accomplished something I never expected: it turned my Indian-food-skeptic wife into someone who now actively craves it. From the moment we arrived, the service set the tone. We were initially seated near a family wearing an impressive amount of perfume. When we asked to be reseated, our server accommodated us immediately and without hesitation. It was handled so graciously that we felt genuinely welcomed and cared for. The service throughout the meal was impeccable. Each course arrived with fresh silverware and plates, thoughtfully presented and clearly explained. Dietary considerations were met with appreciation rather than inconvenience, which made the experience feel both refined and personal. And then there was the food -- truly next level. Every dish was deeply flavorful without ever being heavy or overwhelming. I can honestly say I've never had better Indian food (sorry, Mom). I only wish we'd had room to try everything. When I'm back in London, Tamarind will be at the top of my list--and if they ever open a location in the U.S., I'll be first in line. For those curious, we ordered the kale salad, chaat, vegetable samosas, scallops, chicken tikka masala, and chicken biryani. Every single dish was outstanding. read more

Tamarind has one of the best weekend lunch menu! For £58 we had the 4 course tasting menu (which had over 10 dishes) and also included a bottle of champagne and a cocktail! They were very flexible with dietary choices. One of us didn't like lamb which was part of the main course and our server happily substituted it with butter chicken which we loved! Service was outstanding, our glasses were always full. Food was absolutely delicious! read more

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Friends recommended Tamarind Kitchen and it did not disappoint. We arrived early and they were able to seat us promptly. Service from start to finish was exceptional. We ordered the Chef's Tasting Menu and it was quite good. I found the butter chicken was slightly bland for my tastes and the pepper sauce for the prawns was not my favorite. Everything else was spot on and delicious. I had a Hibiscus cocktail to start; a glass of Valpolicello with my meal and a glass of Sauternes with dessert. It was a bit too easy to hear the other tables around us, so a bit noisier than I'd expect for an upscale restaurant. I would gladly eat here again. read more

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Dining at Tamarind last night was very pleasant and superb experience. Truly a destination restaurant for anyone seeking exceptional Indian cuisine. Was a far cry from the saucy and heavy handed Indian food served elsewhere. Our meal included prawn curry and vegetable meat balls that were melt in your mouth delicate. read more

Amazing room with ridiculously good food. I've never had such amazing dishes. Portions are small and to be shared- listen to your waiter. Then talk with your neighbors on the banquette. Delightful! Will be back. read more

You can't find Indian food like this in the States! Every dish was beautifully presented, with flavors that are bold yet delicate. Truly a unique and unforgettable experience. read more

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Best Indian food I've ever had. Excellent service in a beautiful setting. Very sad they do not have any locations in the US.

I just have to start off by saying that this isn't the best Indian cuisine I've tried in London; that being said, it's also not the worst. It really depends on what you order. They have just about everything you could want on both the drinks and food menu. The problem is that only a few of the items really stand out and make you feel like you're getting what you paid for. This restaurant also encourages sharing, so you may want to bring a friend or two to get the most out of your experience. I only tried 2 of the cocktails, and while they didn't taste bad, there was something missing in both of them. If you like a good Old Fashioned, however, they have a Ghee-Washed Old Fashioned with fig liqueur that went down smoother than most I've had. Wine is also available by the glass or bottle. The food menu is almost panic-inducing with how many options there are. You can either go for one of their fixed menus where you get to choose one of a few items as a starter, a main, and dessert. Or, you can opt for the À La Carte and enjoy a bit more variety. Most of the things my friend and I ordered were pretty good, but nothing enormously special. Most things were either too spicy - mind you, we both like our spicy foods, so this was a bit much - or just underwhelming, like the Venison Kebabs that lacked a balance in flavor. The best thing I had was the spiced broccoli. As weird as it sounds, I've rarely tasted such a crispy and satisfying vegetable. The space itself has its own charm. It's part restaurant, part kitchen. So, if you like to watch your food being made, you're in for a treat. If not, you'll most likely find this place distracting. read more

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I wish I could give it more stars because it came so highly recommended, but I still have such a bad taste in my mouth from our experience. When my husband and I eat a restaurant, we usually look at the menu and Yelp in advance to order what we'd like. We had a late lunch, so we knew we weren't going to order too much. Our initial server was nice and brought out our drinks, but the next person--we think one of the managers--was taking our food order and was being really pushy about how we have to order something from every part of the menu--like it was requirement. We were so confused. She kept saying what we ordered wouldn't be enough food, but like I said, we already ate not too long before our reservation. We went ahead and ordered what she said to do, but we felt bullied into it, and it was so awkward because we were the first and ONLY people in the restaurant. We kept feeling really rotten about it, so we asked if we could cancel one of the entrees and she gave us a hard time saying that they started making it already. My husband finally told her that she was being very aggressive and rude and that we'd like to cancel it. She realized how upset we were so she finally started to lighten up and even brought us another round of drinks (but we still felt awful). And even though we were the only ones in the restaurant, they seated another couple RIGHT next to us who were super loud the entire time and completely ruined the ambiance. I don't understand why they wouldn't spread people out even a little bit like other restaurants. The food was good, but with the terrible service, it was hard to really enjoy it. We have been to other Michelin start restaurants before, so we expect good service, but this wasn't even average. Even with the entree removed, the food was way too expensive for what it was. Still giving it 2 stars because the food made up for it--a little. read more

We liked the food a-lot. Each course had it's unique taste. Food was so flavorful and colorful . By far it was the best Indian food I ever had. read more

Tamarind is an incredible Indian restaurant! It's literally with a trip to London just to dine here. I have went several times and everything is always very good. Their biryani presentation is great and very very good. Have been to the other hit Indian spots in London, and always come back to saying tamarind is the best! read more

Food, service and ambience was great. A great addition to our London visit. We discovered Ube ice cream!

I've had Indian food many times before, but this place was something else. From the tamarind and Negroni drinks to the tasty street food starters, duck breast, and lamb biryani , everything had fresh, unique, and creative flavors. Easily the best Indian restaurant I've ever been to, and I'd definitely recommend it! read more

Excellent experience. Incredibly helpful staff. The food is great and the ambiance is lovely. Centrally located, easy to get to. read more

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This was a pretty solid dining experience, though given the choice between here and Jamavar, I would probably choose Jamavar. Still, service was good, the setting was nice, and most of the dishes were quite good. And the Ghee-Washed Old Fashioned was spectacular for a pre-dinner drink! Cheers! read more

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If you enjoy Indian food go for the gourmet menu (must be shared by at least 2 people) and price is charged per person. Completely worth it. The flavor of each dish is unque and full of spices. This is one of the best Indian restaurant I have ever been to. Reservations is an absolute must and most people dress up. When you first walk in, check in with the receptionist which is downstairs. The restaurant itself is upstairs. The staff is helpful and they are very efficient. The drinks are good as well but the food is off the chart. read more

We went to Tamarind for dinner last night and they had some of best food I've had. Ever. The Kebabs, the Lobster, the Lamb Chops, and the Chocolate Cake. All amazing. The Prawn Curry, however, was too hot and slightly watery. read more

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Delicious one Michelin star experience! The food here was fantastic, the drinks were creative and delicious, and the service was great. My spouse is Indian and we were both pleasantly surprised with how delicious and authentic the cuisine was, I guess to be expected from a one Michelin star restaurant! We especially loved the cocktails. One of the cocktails we ordered was fat washed with ghee which lent the drink an incredibly complex flavor profile. We will definitely be back next time we're in London. read more

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One of the things we absolutely love about London! The food, the culture, the vibe, and the service were absolutely outstanding. The concierge at the four seasons recommended tamarin to us and made us reservations. One of the best dinners I've had in a very, very long time. read more

I had such high hopes for dinner here! The waiter insisted that if one person wanted the tasting menu the whole table had to order it. That rule would have been fine if the every single dish of food had not been so uniformly overly spicy. Honestly, it was the only dinner in my ( quite long ) life that I could eat nothing. I am an experienced traveler and adventurous eater...I felt humiliated by being forced to order and then not able to enjoy a single thing. read more

Loved! Food was amazing! Service was excellent and the ambiance perfect! Star dishes: prawn curry, lobster, crispy broccoli, lamb chops, the naan bread! Thanks for a fabulous meal! read more

Believe the hype- we went for a la carte options to meet our tastes and everything arrived when ready. All the dishes have a fresh cooked taste that's hard to replicate at the average high street curry house. The grill items have subtle flavor from the tandoor, notes of real Indian spices that you can actually taste individually. The lamb chops with pistachios and sea bass were two of our favorites and don't even think of missing out on the award-winning chaat. We loved the ceremony of the Biryani having its pastry crust cut off at the table. Surprisingly good value for how full we were. £80/pp with drinks and tip read more

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Awesome food and awesome service. Very nice ambience. I love all the dishes I tried. My favorite Indian restaurant. read more

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My favorite Indian restaurant in London! I found out about this place via Michelin Guide, and after some research, I discovered it was the first Michelin starred Indian restaurant in the U.K. Although it lost its star, the food was still very high quality! I chose to do the long tasting menu at this restaurant and it was so good! Probably the best Indian food I've had in my life, and it was better than 2 Michelin starred Campton Place in San Francisco! The highlights had to be the lobster dish because of the presentation and spice used, but equally great was the curry course! I really liked how this restaurant elevated Indian food towards a standard comparable to high end French fine dining establishments because it proved how Indian food can really be taken to that level! I paired the meal with a bottle of Bordeaux and it paired beautifully throughout the meal! The restaurant itself was gorgeous and the basement level main dining room didn't feel claustrophobic at all. Also, the service was nicely paced, and it didn't feel rushed! I will return! read more

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Still great after all these years. Consistent service and food. We did the gourmet pairing and menu a few weeks ago and still consider this our go-to for Indian food in a city that does not suffer for choice. If you like rose, the coupette is a phenomenal start and the ghee old fashioned is unique. read more

After the closing of Indian access, Tamarind became my favorite high end Indian restaurant in London. A great wine selection and cocktails, try the tamarind cup. I ate the "street food" which was so mouthful The kebab, spicy and great and the bass, again so many flavors. The kulfi was great as well read more

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While visiting London this was by far the best restaurant I ate at. The small plates concept was wonderful to try so many unique dishes. I loved absolutely everything! The service was impeccable and I savored every bite of each dish. It was such an exciting and delicious dining experience and I am still thinking about it weeks later! read more

This is the best Indian food that I have experienced. It is very popular and you walk upstairs to where the dining room is located. It is very popular and I would highly recommend getting reservations. They have many excellent dining options and I decided to get the chef's menu so I could try different food. Absolutely everything I tried was fantastic with wonderful flavors and the textures and presentation was outstanding. It feels like you are in someone's home upstairs where they also have a small but impressive bar. I felt the prices were fair for such outstanding food, ambience and service which was excellent and friendly. I look forward to visiting again. read more

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No doubt one of our favorites Amazing in so many ways Food is impeccable Ambiance is big enough to have a "buzz" but small enough to still be romantic Service is smooth and well coordinated Tasting menu is a wonderful approach Look forward to returning often read more

Came here for a special dinner. We all simply oooh and awwed the entire meal over the food. It's a gorgeous atmosphere and I LOVE the copper pots and the upscale ish family style of serving and sharing if you want. Which of course, we did! Much more fun that way I think! The food here is perfection, along w the graciousness of the service? Spot on. I'm seriously craving this meal again. read more

this place, which has received a Michelin star is shockingly mediocre. The food is "fine"; nothing dreadful, but nothing great either. But the service is inattentive and pushy. My server did not listen to my wishes, and was intent on pushing chicken (as he did with the couple next to me later in the evening). Is that the only thing you can eat at a Michelin starred restaurant? I felt I was on an airplane. I was more or less ignored me during my meal; I waited 20 minutes after my dinner plates were taken before the waiter checked in me; I asked for the dessert menu and it was another ten minutes before he brought it, and another ten minutes before he asked about my choices, At that point, my choice was : the bill, and then he became openly rude. There was something disciminatory in the air. read more

We had tasting menu for veg and non veg and every item was amazing. Strawberry kulfi in end just broke the record. Great service and can't recommend enough. We will be back here when we visit London next time read more

We have been talking about our experience at Tamarind for three days. Amazing. Our server Gavin took charge and ordered for us. From the wine to the Indian street food to the sea bass to the lobster. Every bite was truly fantastic. Thank you again Gavin. Well done! read more

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Outstanding food, an engaging atmosphere, and incredible service!! Will definitely come back the next time we're in London.

I enjoyed Tamarind very much. It was my first time dining at an Indian restaurant so I didn't know what to expect. My co-worker loves Indian food and was given Tamarind as a recommendation. It is a Michelin starred restaurant and is worthy of the rating. To get started I ordered the passion fruit martini and my co-worker ordered the rose petal martini. OMG delicious drinks! After taking a sip of the rose petal martini I knew that had to be my second drink. Both were expertly crafted. As for our meal we enjoyed: *Pudhina chops which featured lamb cutlets with dried mint, tomato & coriander chutney. Absolutely delicious with no one flavor too overpowering. *Tandoori grilled jumbo prawn with a mint sauce. Another excellent choice. *Chicken Tikka Masala. A staple dish in Indian cuisine featuring perfectly flavored chicken cooked with tomato, onion, and ginger with dried fenugreek leaves. My co-worker said this was the best chicken Tikka she ever had. I didn't have anything to compare it to but I couldn't imagine it tasting any better. We also enjoyed a side of roasted eggplant and seasoned rice. The rice was light and delicious. Not sure what flavors were in it but it complimented everything we ate. The roasted eggplant was not too soggy which can often times happen. As for dessert we shared the Gulab Jamun which was cardamom flavored milk dumplings and hazelnut chantillie. It almost tasted like a warm doughnut. Really hard to pinpoint the flavor or texture but it was excellent. Service was fast and efficient. Our server wasn't overly attentive or friendly but was in no way rude. We enjoyed a pleasant conversation with the Sommelier who was quick to bring us our cocktails and make sure we were happy with our drink choices. Tamarind was a wonderful experience and I would enthusiastically recommend dining here. read more

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Delicious. I don't have Indian food often l, so I'm not as confident in my critique. But I like it. I thought everything was flavorful and well-executed. I recall the lobster was very nicely flavored. Overall, great food. read more

They have a dish here that's basically General Tso's lobster and dammit if it's not delicious. You're gonna want 4 of those. read more

Tamarind - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Another great meal at Tamarind, super service and amazing Indian in the heart of Mayfair near Berkeley Square. Enjoyed the Murgh Chicken Tikka Masala, so delicious and creamy. The best Dal Makhni ever and some really well done Malabar Praun. Something so good about a well cooked praun in a delicious spicy sauce. Had both date and cheese naan - so good. Finally had a succulent Golub Jamun and a really great pistachio kulfi. Super attentive, great service and a great environment. Will be back. read more

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This was the absolute worst restaurant I've been to in London. Definitely do NOT recommend. The manager is so rude and the restaurant cannot accommodate any food allergies. I cannot believe how rude the manager and staff was to me and my mother. NEVER go here!!! YOU WILL REGRET IT!!! TERRIBLE SERVICE!!! read more

Maybe the best dining experience I've ever had. Great atmosphere, friendly and professional staff, and incredible food. Highly recommend the sea bass, pistachio lamb chops, and Calcutta prawn curry. read more