The place is situated in heart of London, with many attractions at walking place. It's tough to find Indian food in London (except Dishoom) but this place deserves a special mention for it. The food was way too tasty then any other outlet. The waiters were friendly along with nice ambience. Some of recommendation might be Lamb Biryani and Bombay Street Food.
Though the food was slightly over-priced, I will still love to revisit them.
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An experimental twist on Indian cuisine
Emojimeter (out of 5)
Veg options: 🍏🍏🍏
Portion size: 🍴🍴🍴
Just desserts: 🍦🍦🍦
*Top picks* - Palak chaat, Desserts
I am a picky eater when it comes to ‘Indian’ food, partly because I am Indian. There is a clear distinction between British Indian food and real Indian food and I don’t look at them the same way. Cinnamon Kitchen is the real deal.
Now that we’re in safe territory, let’s talk about food. We ordered the palak chaat for starters and were very pleased with its crunchy, sweet, warm and tangy burst of flavours. While we waited we were served a complimentary croquette as an amuse bouche – keeping our hangry from hulking!
For mains we had the tandoori chicken, trio of daal and stuffed parantha. The chicken was well barbecued and tasted good but the extras accompanying it were pardonable. The trio of dal included a portion of under-seasoned chickpeas which downplayed the rest of the tray. Otherwise, the yellow dal and black dal were closer to home.
What did impress me was that their dessert menu included authentic regional treats from India that wouldn’t find a place on the average Indian food menu, such as Mishti doi and Ghevar!
The restaurant was quite busy for a weekday and as a result, the service was sporadic – too involved at times or too inattentive. It was buzzing with corporate banter (and very loud). So much so that it became difficult to hear each other. If it wasn’t as cold, we would have sat in their outdoor lounge area, which was quieter and rather romantically decorated.
I have to admit, I was a little bit late to the party with gin. It's been super popular over the last few years, but I've pretty much avoided it like the plague since my uni days. . I remember I really, really wanted to be 'in to' gin when I was in second year - so I used to drink it at 'pre-drinks' to absolute excess and would wake up in the morning either depressed (which explains why they call it Mother's Ruin) or with the hangover from hell. Recently though, now I've learnt my limits, I've discovered that gin & I actually do get along.
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I seem have a taste of things all clustered together. First there was Benares in Madrid which has michelin star connections and is well known and respected in London for not only its food but its super star Chef. Now, I find myself at Cinnamon Kitchen, whilst without such high accolade, is sister restaurant to the celebrated Cinnamon Club known as a bit of an Indian cuisine institution.
Myself and Sam Vanilla opted to go for the early dinner star deal from bookatable which is proving to be a bit of a tradition for us. These deals are great and expose you to some establishments that you may not go to if you were paying the full whack.
Expectedly quiet for the early seating, its low lighting and warm rustic colours ensured you didn't feel like the only guests in the place. There was a warmth and exoticness which made you feel comfy.
Now restaurants have a love/hate relationship with things like star deals. The purpose is to get people in for the early and late sittings so they can top up on the revenue, but at the same time they can sometimes turn their nose up when you come in for, probably thinking you are a peasant for not paying full price. At the end of the day, remember this, you are doing them a favour. When you think of the costs to have the staff waiting there, the kitchen at the ready, the utilities to power the place etc, your pennies help cover the costs.
Our menu included a cocktail and three courses at £30. From the starters we went for bombay street food which did not come with much of a description either on the menu or from our waitress. We managed to figure out it included dabeli (a spicy snack with potato and masala), chickpea cake and papdi chaat which was chick peas, boiled potatoes, yoghurt and taramind chutney. I went for the chargrilled pork ribs with chilli and honey glaze. It was suitably sweet and I will say, the meat fell of the bone. For our main course, we had a sharing platter which had lamb kebab (served medium rare so you are aware), massive grilled king prawns, chicken tikka and tandoori cod fillets. This was partnered with a side of rice and tarka dhal for sauce - much needed as it was quite a dry sauce. At first I wasn't sure there would be enough for the two of us, but it was very filling and a really good call for people to try a selection of items.
The cocktail to start was a cinnamon bellini, which was my fill for the drinks part of this. Sam Vanilla went on to have the espresso martini, twice. Desserts formed part of the set menu. I went for the dark chocolate mousse with white chocolate crumble and milk chocolate ice cream. Sam avoided the desserts like the plague as she was mad full.
Cinnamon Kitchen is located in the gorgeous Devonshire Square tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the City. The restaurant serves modern Indian cuisine with exotic colours and flavours. The interior of the restaurant is lovely and there is a large terrace area outside, which is even better!. As none of us had been before, we decided to try a selection of the appetizers and small grills and a sharing platter (cod, prawns, chicken and lamb). We tried the bombay street food, grilled squid, marinated duck, spiced partridge, lentils and garlic and plain naan. This was enough for three people and gave us the opportunity to sample a variety of dishes.
Delicious, succulent food. Not too heavy, drinks are great and atmosphere is pleasant. Service is friendly and attentive. Restaurant decorated well
Still one of my preferred London restaurants, my impression of Chef Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen has been favourably coloured by my House of Holi experience. Returning to Cinnamon Kitchen for a third vibrant year, House of Holi opens to the public today adding a fluorescent flourish to Devonshire Square with purpose-built pod set up outside the restaurant in Devonshire Square where willing participants can let loose with paint throwing festivities that mark Holi, the Indian festival of colour.
Every year Cinnamon Kitchen sets up a play pod in Devonshire Square for their Holi celebrations. There’s special food and drink and the opportunity to play with paint!. I love the stunning coloured cocktails. Holi is the festival of colour – to announce the arrival of spring, though it might not feel like that in London right now.
The level of service was 5/5 I haven't been to a restaurant in a long time where the service and friendly staff was as good as here. Great venue, amazing food selection and quality - would highly recommend and will go again.
So I recently visitors cinnamon kitchen for dinner with my friend and her parents. I was happy about the choice because it's a 3 minute walk for me, making it super convenient. Upon entering it was super busy, and we were immediately seated and after a couple of minutes a server came to help us. We ordered literally everything vegetarian from the menu. For starters we had the chilli Chinese paneer (which I personally enjoyed a lot) and the tapiyoka cakes (which were slightly bland). Next, we had the stuffed mushroom main and the kofta with lemon rice. I thoroughly enjoyed both. We also called for the black dal and a variety of naans to accompany. Lastly for desert we had the mango kulfi, dark chocolate mousse (which was divine) and the spiced pistachio cake. The presentation of the food was lovely however the portions could have been larger for the price. Overall it was a pleasant dining experience with an interesting take on Indian food.
We came for the 15th anniversary event and the food was phenomenal.
The atmosphere felt like home - warm service with lots of conversations and laughter.
Thank you for creating this event - was so happy to be a part!
Went on a Sunday, atmosphere was beautiful and peaceful. And the food honestly was up to highest of standards (personally) flavour and spice level was perfect.
Our waiter Limon, was also very helpful explaining the menu.
Will definitely go back, thank you 👏🏼
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Dear Cinnamon Kitchen Team,
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional experience we had at your restaurant during the St. Patrick's School Alumni get-together on October 1st, 2023.
From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and enthusiasm. The welcome drinks set the perfect tone for the afternoon, and it was evident that your staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction throughout the event.
I must commend the outstanding service provided by your very friendly staff. They were not only attentive but also genuinely accommodating, making each one of us feel special. A special mention goes to Alok, whose assistance in setting up the AV equipment in the Anise Bar was invaluable and greatly appreciated.
The food was nothing short of exquisite. The salt-baked beetroot hummus was a delightful surprise, and the char-grilled lamb fillet left our taste buds dancing with delight. The Beef Chukka was another highlight, and the Malai kulfi provided the perfect sweet ending to our meal.
Additionally, I'd like to extend my gratitude to the very kind staff member, Limon. His willingness to take a group picture for us was a thoughtful touch that added to our overall enjoyment of the evening.
In summary, our evening at Cinnamon Kitchen was a memorable one, filled with fantastic food, warm hospitality, and exceptional service. You and your team truly made our St. Patrick's Alumni get-together a resounding success.
Thank you once again for your outstanding efforts in ensuring our evening was nothing short of extraordinary. We look forward to returning to Cinnamon Kitchen for many more memorable experiences in the future.
Warm regards,
Sudhasil
We came here for a special occasion. First impressions were excellent - we were greeted by Angela who showed us to our table. The waiting staff were excellent, and shared recommendations. We went with the 9 course dinner. Delicious - plates were clean! The Kulfi was 😋
Will be coming here again! Recommended!
One of the best Indian restaurants in London. Venison, lamb chops, seabream,... all well cooked. Service is attentive and fast. Highly recommended.
I recently visited the restaurant with my sister for her birthday and had a fabulous lunch on the terrace. We were very impressed with the service and quality of the food. We had the Thrill of the Grill menu (vegetarian version) and all the dishes were amazing. Each of the flavours were quite unique and we loved Dahi balla chaat, Samosa Smash, grilled cauliflower and aubergine but our favourites were Kadhi pithod saag and of course the dessert. The amount of food was too much for us as the portions were bigger than we expected. To top it up they also came with a chocolate birthday surprise. The service excellent and a special shout to the team especially Raj, Mukesh and Emu,
Had a lovely lunch in the sun here today. We were served by Alok who took great care of us, gave us recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed. The live music was also amazing. Would recommend and will definitely be back!
Delectable! 9/10!
A friend and I went for a leisurely 3-course meal in May. We sat outdoors. Since we had prepaid, I was at first unhappy with the menu we saw. It was not the same one I had confirmed before paying. Angela sorted the issue and all was fine afterwards. I do wish that did not have to happen and I wonder why it did; it was the only snag.
Every single meal was a hit for us both. Peter offered us naan on the house and it was heavenly. My friend didn't like a flavor in the kulfi (honey maybe?), so I finished it and we shared my pistachio soufflé.
Staff were very friendly. As we were traveling, they helped stow away our luggage and tagged it on arrival. The bathroom was clean and I appreciated the disinfectant dispenser for wiping the seat. I always love that.
Shout out to Angela, Peter, Raj and Fatou for great service. Chef Vivek created impressive pairings!
Went for dinner on a week day, highly recommend making a reservation. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, great service.
The food was delicious. We are vegetarians, was tempted to order the tasting menu but we just weren't that hungry. We ordered the Dahi-wada, paneer butter masala, Samosa chat the bread basket as well as the Malai Kulfi also very delicious, If we go next time though, I'd love to try the tasting whole menu as well!
Thanks Cinnamon especially Angelaa 🍻for such a memorable night, looking forward to visiting the next time.
I visited on a Saturday afternoon with a group. The restaurant was pretty empty, which suited our group well. The menu had enough to please a crowd and everything that arrived was well enjoyed.
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