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Dishoom Shoreditch

98/100 (32865 ratings)

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"good place for indian food , you can have all your favorite indian dish here from pavbhaji to samosa with chai. must..."

Anil Nayak

"Fun place, good food. Queue for approximately 30..."

N BHATIA

"Dishoom India Pale Ale ...from Bombay with love.The black daal is their signature dish. From the grills, would strongly recommend the lamb boti..."

Purvasridhar

"Best Indian food I have ever had, anywhere in the world. Dishoom has several branches, but they all serve the same amazing food. Kensington branch..."

TheFoodiesInsider

"Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the..."

RaphaEspíritoSanto

"Absolutely wonderful place with the best food items prepared with the freshest ingredients and reasonable prices and optimal hygienic conditions and..."

Miro Loves

"Gaio you are doing great things..."

TcGao

"In love with the ambience of this place. Very nice place with the best decor and style . The staff is highly professional and friendly, the service..."

Modyfoody

"Came as walk in’s in a small group. We were seated at the bar and managed to get a table within 40 minutes or so. A waiter took us downstairs into..."

Chomnomnom

"My first time at the shoreditch outlet. From broadgate tower it’s a short walk and in a small lane but the place is full of people like St Martin..."

Menondelhi

"We came here for breakfast as it was the only time both of us could catch with each other when we were both in London. Anita had checked for places..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"sabse bdhia jagah pure london me jaha sabse acha Indian khana milta hai. mujhe yaha khake bhot hi acha lga.or jisko bhi Indian khana khana hai..."

Hemanshu

"Had a wonderful experience to visit their,the food is very tasting but waiting time is too long. But food was too dishoom tried many Indian cuisine..."

FoOdZoNe

"Awesome food, great ambience. Just going through the menu made me nostalgic about Mumbai/ Bombay and the parsi and Iranian cafes there: you'll see..."

Globetrot Mom

"The very famous restaurant serving Indian food, was on my list from a long time and after a long wait finally I visited..It’s always jam..."

Neha | Culinary Chaser

"Amazing, dinner with my friends. I want to returned here lots of times. The ambience is amazing, the cocktails too. It was a night to remember de..."

Fábio Cunha

"Absolutely in love with the food served here. Indian food is lip-smackingly brilliant. There is a touch of India in practically everything at this..."

Abhinay Rohatgi

"One of the only Indian cuisine restaurants in London that are authentically Indian in taste. With amazing ambience, the food stands out well...."

Misha Sata

"I am still craving for that spicy authentic vada pav from dishoom i had yesterday. The food was really nice and tasty, very helping and polite staff,..."

Shaheen

"The line can get long for dinner. When you get to the front, you get to go to the bar to wait more time. The drinks in the bar are very good. The..."

Sonu Gulfam

"The VibeThere are few places in London that I like to go back to time and again. Few restaurants and bars actually stand up to the test of..."

Taranpreet Singh

"The place was bubbling with crowd on a Sunday evening. We had to stand in a queue for 25 mins to be seated. The food is good. Nalli Nihari was..."

Ipsita D

"Have no words to describe this place! It’s fabulous, for those who misses indian food back in London. This is the place to visit. They Specialise..."

Rahul Gandhi

"We went there for dinner on a weekday and the crowd was unimaginable . No wonder it’s hugely popular for the food they make is great. They have a..."

Ramya Recharla

"My friend and I went here for brunch and we’ve have been raving about it ever since! First time at Dishoom and it could not have been better - from..."

Rajesh

"Great restaurant, ambience and food, the only problem is the waiting time at this branch. The food is very tasty but also takes a long time to..."

Rebecca

"I’ve been to all the other Dishoom branches (Covent Garden, King’s Cross, Carnaby Street) – but for some reason I just hadn’t managed to try..."

CityGrazer

"Very close to where I work. We often go here in the evening for dinner. Lovely place, food exceeds expectations, the only bit that you have to be..."

Vikrant Arora

"My first stop in London when I travelled there in January. Awesome vibe and mixologists who create beautiful drinks at the bar make this spot a must...."

Sarah Thatcher

"A good build place with good interiors and awesome food. We ordered Okra Fries, Akuri, Bun Maska. Everything was really good. A must try. Also beer..."

Prateek

"Great first experience of Indian food! Great staff and great food. The food is really spicy but with an exceptional flavor. For sure a restaurant to..."

Rui Felgueiras

"Great breakfast dishes. The mix of oriental flavours in some typical western courses is unexpectedly amazing. Great service as well. Kejrewal &..."

Mário Cardoso

"it's an excellent and authentic fusion instead of modern fusion. It's an amazing concept, which brings to life the old Bombay cafe's, which barely..."

YorkshireGlutton

"Beautifully diverse menu, great service and hospitality, wonderful location, and serene ambiance... all perfect ingredients for a good diner... food..."

Ambar Gupta

"Loved Dishoom...took me to Mumbai...they have tried to be authentic in every way..loved the decor...the typical glasses used for tea...made me..."

Sunita

"Redefining Indian cuisine and being a trendsetter around the world for people to do so and inspiring many copycat concepts will get high marks from..."

Neil Burman

"This place was recommended to us by a few different people and it definitely didn't disappoint! We went around 6pm and we still had to wait about 20..."

The Jaminator

"Absolutely amazing food! Loved their Vada Pav and Pav bhaji and samosas. Tried the regular kadak tea and enjoyed it thoroughly. I have been to this..."

Charul Chandra

"Had breakfast for the first time in Dishoom. First time in Shoreditch as well and I really loved the ambiance of the restaurant. We ordered the..."

Anindita Singh

"Best advice: get here early to avoid queuing for ages. Came here for dinner for two on a sunday. You are greeted by staff who explain how the queuing..."

Kim McInerney

"So finally I had dinner at Dishoom Shoreditch . Now few important things .It's a different experience all together .. nice ambiance and..."

Sumeet Srivastava

"Excellent Indian food, a must visit for Indian food lovers. Great chirpy location amidst shoreditch. Advance booking is advised during the weekend..."

Korobi Roy Saha

"Four of us went for breakfast, it was abs lovely, the staff are so attentive, it was so busy but food came promptly and they kept checking on us. My..."

Zaf Reen

"When you say Indian. You say Dishoom in London. It's the tastiest Indian restaurant in London. If you are a large group. Don't think twice. Dishoom..."

Gilles El 'Hage

"On a typical grey rainy day in London, I find myself sitting at a window seat at the Shoreditch branch of Dishoom, sipping its House Chai, and..."

ET Food Voyage

"3 of us decided to have lunch in Shoreditch and Dishoom was the obvious choice. We called and the hostess politely said that we could walk in and if..."

GJ

"This was the finest Indian food I've ever eaten. The only complaint I'd make was that my server wasn't as attentive as I'd expect. Took so long to..."

Charles Boyd Bowman

"I've been to Dishoom many times but last weekend organised girls lunch out .. We had booked table 2 days before so there was no hassle of waiting...."

Archana Yalakki

"Great place to have a drink and proper indian food, for those who love spices...The food is really good and spicy, the place is nicely decorated..."

The Fabulous Duck

"Highly recommended... best Indian food I have had in London..PS: Make sure you make reservation before you visit this place.. no matter what day..."

Rajiv Tuli

"Dishoom is quite a nice place to have indian dinner. Even if you don't like spicy that much, as me, you'll see that every bite is worth..."

Beatriz Gonçalves Pereira

"A reunion of people from Australia and UK spelled the occasion this time, and it was an easy decision to spend £50 each on a bit of food and a lot..."

Eat Like Ushi

"Dishoom Shoreditch is based on the post-colonial Irani cafes that were popular in Bombay in the 1960s. The decor is light and airy, with an inside..."

The City Lane

"Indian fusion was not something I’d tried before visiting Dishoom. I must say I was a little dubious but after hearing so many great things about..."

MyFoodBelly

"Met with a friend over lunch upon recommendation of my husband who had visited for dinner with colleagues the previous week. Had to wait a little..."

Rainmaker107

"Dishoom has four branches around London – Shoreditch, Kings Cross, Covent Garden and Carnaby. A fantastic Bombay cafe that is popular in all four..."

Kingy

"An impressively designed and decorated place from the entrance to this branch to when you walk into and dine at this location. There are beautiful..."

Goantolondon

"Indian food is perhaps my favourite, and having seen and heard so many good things about Dishoom. I decided it was high time I finally got a piece of..."

Gone Sun Where

"I always have room for ♡DISHOOM♡ After finding our way around the back streets towards Dishoom, we found a gorgeous lit up indoor..."

Adventuristicritic

"One of the best places in london to try Vada Pav. This place has a unique feeling. It's based on Irani cafes from Bombay but has a good blend of..."

Divyashree S

"Can I give them a 6?Being from Bombay, I spent 7 months in England trying various restaurants and making peace with what I was offered. But..."

Namrata Desai

"I was in London recently on a short trip and decided to visit this restaurant after the amount I had heard about it. It mostly is always packed..."

Rohan Samarth

"well, wasn't monday awfully lovely? what a day to be alive. it was bex's birthday on sunday but as she'd just spent the last three nights in reyjavik..."

Erica Jeanie Vonderwall

"Was craving for good Indian snacks since a long time now , hence ended up at dishoom . Had heard so much about this place and I absolutely loved it !..."

The Indian OrBITEr

"Great food and ambience, not much variety though. Have been there plenty of times and the standard is same across different outlets. A bit pricey..."

Indian Foodie In London

"Taste of Mumbai in London. Right from the Cutting Masala Chai when you are standing in the queue to get in (There is always a waiting time of at..."

Himanshu Athavale

"Dishoom, literally a stones’ throw away from my office in Shoreditch, had long since been a haunt of ours for after work drinks. Somehow over the..."

Sammijoknows

"Indian food. Ember red appearance and melting pot of flavours where where meat & spices fuse into a full bodied pleasure. While lunch and dinner..."

WenY

"I'm REALLY RUBBISH at going to those 'in places' y'know. The more I'm told to do something, the less likely I probably am to...actually do it. Like..."

Milly Youngman

"Love the ambience, great Indian food, wish they had more choices in the menu for beers and chicken dishes. I love going here. The only thing that I..."

Rishi Bhatnagar

"Dishoom, literally a stones’ throw away from my office in Shoreditch, had long since been a haunt of ours for after work drinks. Somehow over the..."

Sammijoknows

"I absolutely love the vibe in Dishoom, it's such a nice atmosphere and I loved the authentic feel so I ended up sitting there for a while. The staff..."

Farhannar

"If there was ever a need to review this restaurant, I'm quite sure one would not have enough words to describe the food that they serve you..."

Adnan Nisar

"Although, i have only been once to Dishoom (shore ditch) and only for lunch, I couldn't stop raving about it after! I had the Lamb Raan..."

Marianna Giordana

"This is a really good Bombay style cafe. The ambience and decor is really good and the quality of the food is awesome . The taste is really nice..."

Malika Chopra

"Delicious food, innovative menu and great setting. Indian food can be overbearing with strong flavours and overnight tummy experiences however..."

Michelle.to28

"Yum. Best Indian food of my life. Must go in London. Indian in America is unrecognizable to offish at Dishoom. Didn't realize I liked Indian until..."

Vannie Shu

"Dishoom for me is a go-to place more for the ambiance and the menu, which tries to encompass Mumbai food in a booklet.I got pretty..."

Currycular

"Tried this out for breakfast today and experienced what was quite simply the best bacon and egg naan I've ever had. Naan aside, it was also the best..."

Andy Walker

"It's my birthday today so I fancied checking out Dishoom's breakfast offerings. I was craving some masala chai and heard good things about it here...."

Vikesh Tailor

"Wow.. Tasty indian food in London... Came to know about this place afte 4 days of eating from MacD and Subway.. Service is A1 and taste of food is..."

Harsimran Sekhon

"Been at this place twice and have been fond of the experience on both occasions. Though the serving size, in comparison to the price, for some dishes..."

Shruti Chawla

"Dishoom is a great place to eat, their menu has a lot of variety and is also extremely tasty. I have been to the Shoreditch branch which is always..."

Shaazia

"I can't rate this place highly enough. Everything I tried was delicious. It's a world away from your standard Indian takeaway. The okra fries are a..."

Anne-Marie Mongan

"One of a good place to visit in London City. ..."

Crazy For Indian Food In London

"Dishoom should become a verb, one for indulging in excellent Asian food. Everything on the menu offers a flavour sensation that transports the palate..."

Triska

"On Monday it was my Birthday (Happy Birthday me!). Basically, I think Monday is the worst day to have your birthday on, especially a cold cold dark..."

Vicky Dalton-Banks

"Restaurant Reviews Feel the Pinch 0 28 May, 2015 Dishoom has been at the top of my ‘want-to-go’ list for AGES having heard only rave reviews..."

Andrea Petersen

"We were given a shot of sherry as soon as we got to the doors of Dishoom and were ushered in for a cocktail not long after (skipping the worst of the..."

Poppa Sprayz

"My first visit to Dishoom for brunch was excellent. We arrived ona Saturday at around 11.30 and had to queue for about 15 minutes (this is..."

Kingy

"Each time I go, these guys just hit the ball out of the..."

Christopher

"Dishoom is a modern take on an old Bombay institution, know as an Irani café. Their website has some good background on these increasingly rare..."

Pauldunlop

"I’ve previously been to Dishoom in Covent Garden and this outpost has the advantage of a large outdoor courtyard – all the better for a sunny..."

Inher30s

" 3 of us went along to Dishoom last night for the soft opening of the new branch of Dishoom in Shoreditch. First impressions were great, the..."

Lotionspotions

"“We are not an Indian restaurant, we are a Bombay cafe” - the staff at Dishoom’s new Shoreditch restaurant proudly announced. The precise..."

London Tastin

"‘A Bombay Café in London’ Dishoom offers a refreshingly different vibe for breakfast (or any meal for that matter). Who would have thought..."

Hungry Hoss

"Foodies swear by this one dish, serving the signature almighty hot and tasty bacon nan at Dishoom, a tradition old Bombay cafe. I’ve already..."

The Food Connoisseur

"I love brunch and breakfast and after noticing Dishoom had a breakfast menu it was a must to go and try it. Bombay café style breakfast in London,..."

Odo

"I must have looked like an idiot as I walked through Dishoom's second branch at Shoreditch. Shuffling through the restaurant like a child in awe, I..."

London Chow

"Two and a bit years ago, when the first Dishoom opened on St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden was a very different place. In the dark days before..."

Cheese And Biscuits

"Everyone knows you can't go wrong with dishoom. The shore ditch branch is no exception. I love the chilli cheese toast, cheddar cheese naan, black..."

Milisha Siroya

"Love this place! The quality and the quantity of food is consistently amazing, Lovely atmosphere which makes you feel relaxed. i just love to visit..."

Andy Hayes Oregon Statetreasury

"Foodies swear by this one dish, serving the signature almighty hot and tasty bacon nan at Dishoom, a tradition old Bombay cafe. I’ve already..."

The Food Connoisseur

"Love this place! The quality of food is consistently amazing! Fresh ingredients and bold spices. The steamed rice could be better and the Mahi Tikka..."

Munir Awartani

"What an awesome breakfast at this eclectic Parsi cafe. Delicious food, piping hot and spicy masala chai and the little touches like kimball ketchup..."

Dhruv Deepak

"On Monday it was my Birthday (Happy Birthday me!). So I headed to Dishoom in Shoreditch for dinner with a couple of friends. I have heard so many..."

Vicky Dalton-Banks

"A few years ago if diners wanted some authentic Indian house chai coupled with Pau Bhaji reminiscent of Chowpatty Beach then there was only one place..."

HerFavFood

"Dishoom Shoreditch is a great place to take friends, and I recommend the Ruby Curry and the Garlic Chicken, I love the bombay cafe style atmosphere,..."

Laura Tinker

"I can only imagine what a pain it must be for most people who'd never want to wait on a queue as long! However, it is totally worth it. Ask them if..."

Dinaben Babubhai Makwana

"Absolutely love the Indian inspired cocktails, I think they're a perfect way of mixing the East and West. Try: - chaijito-limca..."

Chiq_pea

"A lovely cosy place. Perfect for a lazy brunch. Don't forget to try chai. Its as close as possible to the authentic chai in india. The..."

Vipul

"Love, love, love this über trendy, enormous restaurant! I don't know of any other Indian restaurants that do a brunch and so the menu for this place..."

Sarah Guershon

"This place is just amazing with the best of everything. They offer excellent food with an equally enjoyable sitting area as well. They have bacon..."

Sophie Reeves

"Even though this place is pretty famous already, I would still like to put in my views. I had been here for a brunch and was quite impressed as the..."

Olivia Jones

"This place has a very unique spread for morning meals, and that is a welcome change from the usual routine. I especially prefer a combination of..."

Archie Pearce

"This place is themes as Bombay in 1960s . This place is very buzzy and the atmosphere here is very lively ( I guess that is what like being in India)..."

Tanya Agarwal

"When it comes to an authentic and most flavor oriented place which cooks indian cuisine with such precision, this is the place i can think of. The..."

Connor Reed

"I have been to India quite a few times, so I will be very critical of this place and my experience here. Though a bit raw, the interiors of this..."

Aaron Frost

"I had a wonderful experience here. The starters and the main course were absolutely amazing. I really liked the Malabar coffee and one should..."

Skye Lloyd

"This place is rather busy and one can be sure of waiting if they come at peak hours. This place serves some good drinks which are rather fresh...."

Sophia Briggs

"If you are looking to have an Indian meal, then I would highly recommend this restaurant. I recently went there during lunchtime and the meal was a..."

Hannah Davey

"I had some good Indian dishes here like mattar paneer , veg biryani. Those dishes were full of flavors. The staff was very good and helpful too ,..."

George Elliott

"On the exterior this place does not look the most appealing. However, on the interior, the decor is simply stunning. The atmosphere is great too,..."

Akash Date

"The food here is outstanding, and is great value for money. We reached this place a bit early than the regular dinner time and therefore walked..."

Edward Whitehead

"This place provides finger licking Indian food in a very trendy and modern atmosphere. The Lamb Raan is something you must try for either sharing or..."

Kai Chan

"If you ever go to London, this place should definitely be on your bucket list no matter what! My friend had tried the pulled lamb with ruby curry,..."

Oscar Howard

"Due to their no-booking policy, I arrived early with my spouse. We had to wait for only about fifteen minutes at the bar with delicious cocktails,..."

Sunny Dasgupta

"The highlight of this place was the brilliant customer service. Being unsure of getting a seat thanks to the hustle and bustle, we were taken by..."

Liam Kennedy

"Came to visit this restaurant to have its most amazing and mouth watering BLACK DAAL, cannot stop craving it and promoting about it again and again!..."

Reuben Morrison

"This place was out of the world! The ambiance was very relaxing and comfotable. The food options available on the menu was praiseworthy! We ordered..."

Maisie James

"I was on the lookout for a great breakfast place and had a memorable time here! The staff was so sweet and cheerful. They helped us choose. The menu..."

Charles Woodward

"In my opinion the food here was out of the world! I haven't had anything so authentic and delicious in a while. The food was warm and really soft,..."

Daniel Atkinson

"This retro feeling, Indian restaurant is a good bet for those who want a luxurious ambience and good food. This funky looking place is good for..."

Zachary Morton

"To begin with , visiting this place on a weekend i had second thoughts as this place has a reputation of long waiting lines! To my luck we only had..."

Vicky Dutta

"I went for breakfast and was expecting something really nice. I must say that I was never disappointed both in terms of the food as well as the..."

Frederick Preston

"I have never been to a place like this before , even after being late for around 20 minutes , our table was ready and they did not say anything to us..."

Abhinav Chia

"I stopped at this place and ordered the slow cooked lamb and believe me people, it was one of the finest dishes that I ever had at any restaurant in..."

Alexander Gilbert

"I must begin by complimenting the good service here. It is very quick and efficient. The waitress attending to us was wonderful. We had last minute..."

Isha Chanda

"The food here in my opinion is the best around this city! The food is of great quality and quantity. The taste is excellent and does not disappoint...."

Anish Ganesan

"The atmosphere of this place, is excellent and very distinct. The space of this place, is done up in a rather unique manner. The food here was..."

Harrison Wells

"This place is a must go when you are in London. They have a great staff which will help you with the menu and are so polite all the time.The..."

Owen Walters

"You know what they say about breakfast - it's the most important meal of the day and powers you through the day ahead. So to have a meal of such..."

KS_Ate_Here

"Having visited the Covent Garden branch, I was surprised at the size of this restaurant. I visited on a saturday night, and the restaurant was..."

Karan Gupta

"This place is extremely popular. I shall say that the first thing worth mentioning is the service, which is very friendly as the waitress spent at..."

Narmina Jusifova

"Inspired by the Bombay Cafes that originated early last century, this is a great place to sit with a group of friends, share food, have a drink and..."

Secret Scoffer

"Brings India to London, that is enough to say for this place. I am not sure if that matters but the toilets have some ancient Indian balm and tooth..."

Harsh Shah

"Awesome environment including a menu with a twist. The quality of food and ambience was great.Would like to go back again on another london..."

Shrey Agarwal

"We ordered Kejriwal, Bombay omlette, the big Bombay and an egg naan roll for breakfast on a Saturday morning... It was delicious! Our waiter was also..."

Mai Vo

"I'm not really into Indian food, but my dinner at Dishoom was a pleasant surprise that changed my view on it. Rather than a bowl of 'some sort of..."

Ali V

"I didn't expect Dishoom's Shoreditch outlet to be vastly different from the Covent Garden one, the outlet I usually frequented. While the food..."

Prayash Giria

"An awesome and unique place in London especially for people who have been to Irani Cafes in India (specially the Mumbaikars) before. Same ambience,..."

Aniket Patil

"A little bit pricey but genuine Indian food, not like the usual curry house - a great selection on the menu for vegetarians..."

Viral Shah

"It was noon on a Sunday. I was in bed after a long night of drinking wine and serially murdering classic rock songs at a friend's house when my..."

Greedy Jones

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in London. Tucked away in a Shoreditch side street, this classy bistro offers exotic tapas-like..."

Cameron Douglas

"Food is brilliant and the ambience can't be better !! Must try is the gosht with pao !! Priced well and the service is just impeccable .. Wait for a..."

Vaibhav Saini

"To be honest, when I heard Dishoom were opening a new restaurant in Shoreditch I wasn’t as excited as I hoped to be. Basically Shoreditch is not my..."

We Love Food, It's All We Eat

"amazing food, service a bit defficient but the place is packed so is understandable, the atmosphere is great and deco is very cool, cocktails are..."

Edgar

"/dishu:m/ n.1. The old Bollywood sound effect produced when a hero lands a good punch, or when a bullet flies through the air2. Similar to..."

Miso Hungry

"This review is for the yummy breakfast that they serve. Brilliant creativity and you have the best fusion food. Bacon Naan role and Sausage..."

Taleens

"A Sunday shopping spree in Spitalfields market requires sustenance and where better to begin the day than brunching at one of my favourite spots. ..."

Inher30s

"Unfortunately the food consistency on the table was extremely varied on this particular visit, but I'll put this down to maybe a bad day. The menu is..."

Aoibheann

"I visited Dishoom with friends on a Thursday evening and there was a lively atmosphere in the restaurant, busy yet the service was still efficient...."

Gemma Hillidge

"One simple rule for going to this place, especially on a Friday or Saturday night - do not go without a booking. Everything is still not lost, they..."

Anant

"Excellent indian Food esp. the street food. Loved Pav Bhaji and Chole Frankie. They could improve a bit on vada pav though. Ambiance is very nice..."

Pooja Sethiya

"Dishoom is one of my favourite restaurent in central london. No doubt food is really good but i am impressed with the whole idea / interior of this..."

Digpal Singh Rathore

"Patience is a virtue seldom possessed but often tested! Dinner at Dishoom surely tests it to the limit. However, what materialised after the wait is..."

Aby King

"The two-floored restaurant is colossal and make you feel impressed as soon as you pass the entrance. Booth seating runs all the way alongside one..."

Roxane Bch

"Been here early on a Saturday night for a dinner with friends and loved the place. The venue is hip, retro and exotic at the same time, with exposed..."

The EATalian

"An absolutely amazing breakfast experience. Didn't automatically think this would be a great breakfast but had the breakfast Omelette and was..."

Mike Rouse-Deane

"I went to Dishoom for my birthday meal and I have to say we were so well treated and cared for. Anu, who took care of us, was amazing. He took us..."

Stephanie Duffey

"We LOVED Dishoom! They have a separate gluten free menu and were so great about talking through anything listed as “may contain gluten.” We felt..."

Morgan Sloan

"Even though there was a long line when we arrived, the wait was surprisingly quick. Kudos to the attentive staff who even offered drinks while we..."

Sebastian Wangerud

"One of the best meals we have ever had. The food was well prepared and delicious. Our waiter (possibly Andy) was amazing and guided us through our..."

John Meyer

"One of the nicest breakfasts I have ever had! My wife and I shared three dishes, all of which were superb. The staff were attentive, polite and..."

Robin Woolfenden

"Great food and service. A bit of a wait to get in, but that goes to show how good it is. Also, we got served some free drinks whilst waiting. Our..."

Mr Z

"Worth every minutes we spent in the queue. The staff is incredible, I shared my intolerance to onion and literally the whole staff worked the menu..."

Stephane Nouvellon

"We had lunch at Dishoom, and had a great our experience! Our waiter, Alex, was really helpful with his recommandations and gave us a great service..."

Noemie

"The most incredible food and dining experience. There was a wait, but they served chai while waiting in the queue. Wonderful service all around. The..."

Lizeth Lubelski

"busy, but very well-organized place with a unique ambiance. service was excellent and we loved the food. especially the paneer roll is a must-try: a..."

Robin S

"Worth the hype. The chicken ruby is absolutely delicious - some of the best indian food I’ve had. Chocolate pudding was nice. Service was great and..."

Mayra Nassef

"Absolutely lovely! The interior is super beautiful and relaxing, the wait was about an hour but was made easy by nice waiters passing out free sherry..."

Em

"This is honestly the best Indian food we have ever had outside of India. The black Dahl is insane. But more than anything, the waitress and service..."

Olivia Gazzard

"Food was good we have chicken briyani rice, daal and the ruby chicken. The food was Flavorful with lots of Indian spices. Only downside is that..."

PL Chia

"Here for the second time and this is definitely a first class experience. The food was music to my soul. Very well seasoned and the portion sizes are..."

Keshia Clarke

"Heard a lot about this place being one of the best Indian spots in London and it didn't disappoint. Just about everything we tried on the menu was..."

David Li

"Food was delicious, tons of options for both veggie and meat eaters. The drink menu was great as well and included NA options, which were very..."

Amanda W.

"Very good food. Excellent Biriyani chicken. Everyone very satisfied with food. Prepare for very long waiting for table. But possibly to order snacks..."

Kenneth Grener

The River Cafe

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"everytime I went there was glamour and best italian food which is served by great people and accompanied by great wine or whatever you like. great..."

Stephan Christian Obermaier

"Legendary place... beautiful and tucked away location. Fantastic cuisine and exciting wine list. One of our favorite restaurants in..."

Anthony Siggi Clavien

"It's just as good as ever. Standards never drop there, from the exceptional kitchen to the attentive friendly staff. Definitely my favourite..."

Kay Nissaire

"Great restaurant, just the right balance of high quality menu options, relaxed yet friendly & attentive staff and fantastic atmosphere. The fact..."

Malcolm Carpenter

"Have wanted to visit for a long time, and this treat did not disappoint. Lovely relaxed service and delicious food made for a great lunch with my son..."

Ingrid White

"So subtle yet absolutely bursting with flavor, smells and textures, Ruth Rodgers has moved from wonder to perfection...an incredible return for me to..."

Bapi Maitra

"Great food - service was excellent ! Waitresses explained the menu well which made our menu choice easier..."

Lucie Robinson

"Excellent food, great ambience, unobtrusive service. Really punchy on the prices (£10 for a bowl of..."

Kelly Kinetik

"We had an amazing experience at the River Cafe, guided by a friend who is a River Cafe-expert. I cannot name every dish we tried and shared but from..."

Marta Figueiredo

"Exquisite did and service! The River Cafe is THE place to be for pleasant weekend lunch! The staff is extremely professional, welcoming and friendly...."

Youssef Beyhum

"I had heard plenty about this place and never realised I had walked past it multiple times without realising what it was. For a Michelin star, I..."

Lisa Reynolds

"One of the best meals of recent times.The place itself is a little bit out there if you are within the heart of central London but the pasta and..."

Neil Burman

"When ever i visit this restaurant i see a celebrity eating here. Tonight Michael Cane is here. Though everthing is delicious, almond ice cream is my..."

Enis Kutluözen

"Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London W6 9HA. Tel.: 020 7386 4200. Oh drat and double drat! I knew this situation would sneak up on me at some..."

Fizz Of Life Blog

"Two beautiful restaurants in two days, I am a lucky girl. I've been hearing stories about the esteemed River Cafe and have never managed to catch a..."

Nour Naccache

"Had the most amazing food at the river cafe all the food is so fresh and delicious, and their chocolate cake/ torte was what I dream about! After..."

Rose Marie Pereira

"The cooking at The River Cafe was indeed quality but it was simply far too expensive for my liking, £40 for a main course at that kind of level was..."

Food And Drinks Noob

"Had a wonderful meal which delighted our party of five. Would like to highlight the service of staff...most engaging, warm and friendly. Absolutely..."

Teddys99

"So why such a named place, like River Cafe would become an institution ??? Yes, a cafe by the river as the name state it !!! But, it is more like..."

Flat Eric

"Lovely bright cafe style restaurant. The food was good but not amazing. I had the veal to start which was a generous portions size and tasty, and a..."

Sarah Bailey

"Fresh, Fresh, Fresh. The food here was lovely, organic & very simple with an all Italian wine list & pasta to die for. A note for those who want to..."

Chunky Monkey

"Costs a lot to be this relaxed. What a superb location for lunch on a hot sunny day! The people watching is second to none (couple of Murdochs,..."

Walshy

"Italian - London style.. Not the easiest place to get to but worth the trip. Food and service were pretty faultless. I had the seared calamari to..."

Hungryben

"Simply The Best. The River Cafe never fails. Superb atmosphere - the 'mise en scene' is perfect - wonderful lighting, making women look more..."

Herry Lawford

"Nice friendly place. The food is better than good but not the best. Felt like the tables were really packed in though. Nice location for a walk along..."

Iain Jessop

"Top grub, loved..."

Mitch 'n' Lyn

"Overpriced but nice. Had a meal here last year...The meal was very nice, but unremakable for the price. Nothing we could not have cooked at home...."

Sapdon

"Phoenix nights. We had a table for 8 by the new kitchen. The place is looking good following the sort out. Starters were well received all round..."

Dr Richard

"River Cafe. Would overwhelmingly conclude Best Italian outside of Italy. Had a wonderful evening meal there, the staff could not have been..."

Dave In Potomac

"The River Café was founded by Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers in 1987 as a canteen for local office workers. It is responsible for training some of..."

Pauldunlop

"The past was gorgeous and perfectly cooked but the crab was not as delicious as expected Pasta with fresh crab Papardelle with pancetta, tomato,..."

Foodexpectations

"They offer a three course mid-week lunch, priced at £30 per head but time was a little tight so we opted to go a la carte. One word sprung to mind:..."

London Piggy

"The River Cafe cooking was certainly traditionally Italian - There was no fuss, no unnecessary sophistication or complication - delicious, perfectly..."

Mimi

"There is not a single thing that I would change about our meal. Each course was delicious and the service was fantastic. I can’t wait to go back..."

Every Meal Matters

"Within about three minutes of starting, I couldn’t actually hear myself think, the conversation was so animated. And yes, that’s a good thing...."

The Food Judge

"This hearty and authentic Italian restaurant in the Thames Wharf has been a local favourite since 1987. It became a British favourite after winning..."

London Tastin

"We shared two starters, firstly the Mozzarella di Bufala with figs and 12-year-old balsamic vinegar. Amazing mozzarella, creamy, some bite but not..."

NC

" So when the prices are as high as they are at the River Cafe you're expecting a real treat. Throw into the mix its Michelin star and a reputation..."

Dinnerathon.

"The River Café’s approach to sourcing food is second to none. Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray’s reverence for simple, seasonal ingredients can be seen..."

Thelittleloaf

"... simple, seasonal cooking with a focus on incredibly good quality..."

Robbie

"The star of the show was the chargrilled marinated lamb with salsa verde and red and yellow peppers. This dish was certainly worth the entry price,..."

Hamish Cameron

"River Cafe in Hammersmith has been opened in 1987, received a Michelin star in 1988 and has been an institution of the London restaurant scene ever..."

HungryinLondon

"Some people can always say where they were when they heard a particular piece of news, or when a major even happened. Well on March 31 st 2004, my..."

Mzungu

"Today T and I headed over to hammersmith for lunch at the legendary River Café . The recently refurbished restaurant (it suffered a fire early last..."

Gourmet Traveller

"I'm not sure I can quite describe the feeling of walking into the beautiful and light interior, and then..."

Tehbus

"The dining space is both inspiring and intimidating. Everything is but one big, open plan space, the exposed kitchens, the exposed wood fire oven,..."

Kang L.

"I can boast that when the River Café reopened after its recent renovation back in October, I was one of the earliest through the door (…who wrote..."

Food Snob

"Some restaurants have regulars. Some restaurants have fans. Some restaurants inspire the kind of loyalty that have customers happily queuing down the..."

Cheese And Biscuits

"I went to this restaurant during lunchtime and had a delicious one. The food though was quite expensive and the table that offered me was right next..."

Seth Curtis

"I, along with my family, visited this place during lunchtime. We had an antipasti course and must say it was quite delicious and wholesome at the..."

Avinash Gala

"This place is rather expensive and the food is too ordinary and simple. The food however is good and tasty. But too simple for the price they charge...."

Theodore Burgess

"This is actually one of my most preferred spots in the city. It is reminiscent of the lovely restaurants I used to visit back home. It has a truly..."

Luke Webster

"This cafe serves excellent food and service but you do pay a hefty amount of money for it. The food is appealing, appetizing and simply delicious...."

Arthur Giles

"During my stay in London last month, I visited this restaurant a couple of times and loved the food they offer. The setup of the restaurant is cool..."

Lexi Scott

"I had a reservation for 9 PM but I arrived here early and then also these people were so happy to find us a table. The menu is very creative..."

Matthew Gregory

"I've been to several amazing restaurants around Europe, but this one is by far my absolute favorite. Almost all the things that we ordered at this..."

Hannah Davey

"If you are quite alright with the price range which is a little expensive ,then you will absolutely love the place.I don't have words enough to..."

Tauseen Ghose

"The setting was absolutely wonderful and the atmosphere was quite a lively one. I had squid and fish the quality of both of which was very good. The..."

Maddison Holmes

"The location of this joint is excellent. They have an interesting menu with varied options. A must try would be the soup here. A dish to avoid would..."

Caleb Bolton

"The lighting is beautiful at the restaurant, the food is delicious. The interiors are intimate and romantic. One of those perfect places to make a..."

Eesha Chatterjee

"The place looks pretty good because if it's ambiance. I had pigeon and lamb for the mains and I absolutely loved my meal. The staff was pretty neat..."

Amy Webb

"Go for the calamari and the ham wrapped fillet- my personal recommendations. The quantity was quite good and the price was reasonable as well. I..."

David Page

"This place is brilliant mostly because of its convenient location. The gentry here is fun and thus makes the ambience more lively. As for the food,..."

Maisie James

"The River Cafe is located very close to Thames and happens to be a place alot of walkers or trekkers crash in. The restaurant is quite cool and..."

Ruby Bryant

"This is one of the most wonderful places for a night out.The ambiance and the arrangement inside is pretty pleasant.The food is absolutely delicious..."

Soham Din

"I had mix feelings after having a lunch at this place as one of the mains i tried was so good and the other was a complete put off. The pasta was..."

Sebastian Field

"I was really hungry and directly opted for their mains instead of starters. I went for Agnoli served with butter, sage and Parmesan and it was..."

Amelia Sanders

"hack great wines amazing friendly service happy customers great seat the best meal i a had.for yrs..."

Mickalaus

"This is the res I've been waiting for, for the longest time...and for it to come on a special occasion, and for lunch, in the summer time too, meant..."

Anuradha Bhatnagar

"Great food, fast and excellent service. No comment! would definitely come..."

Selim Bouafsoun

"Perfect, one of the best ever, nothing to fault..."

RdeN

"The River Café is an italian food institution founded by Rose Gray and Ruby Rogers with the accomplishment of having 1 Michelin Star, has trained..."

Munch My Way

"Great food and atmosphere! Definitely worth a..."

Kajal

"Expectations vs experience. The experience was very good. We sat outside on the terrace next to the river with the setting being both relaxed and..."

Daniel Marcus

"Excellent ambiance and location. A wonderful place to have lunch on the weekend and get totally ripped off with pretty good quality food. Mains at..."

Running Man

"Having read so much about the Chocolate Nemesis over the years, I made it my mission to try it on my birthday this year - and that's exactly what I..."

Costa

"One goes to the River Café, for extraordinary cooking and usually have to book months in advance for the privilege. But today (a beautiful September..."

Gee Thomson

"It's a superb Italian restaurant to enjoy the dishes and wines. You can sense their quality of food with good services from their..."

Kaz Hadano

"Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) I recently dined at River Café in London with a friend, and we were both incredibly impressed by the overall..."

Doctor Graves (doctorgraves)

"It was great! Nice food and friendly staff and the great view too. Iconic place with timeless..."

Sewon Park

"Quite mixed reviews here especially if you read what others have to say. It is a great place for a special occasion and the food is good, but it is..."

mimi

"Small shop offering delicacies made from the same recipes at The River Cafe. Good for gifts or..."

Franciska Schmoll

"Food was incredible, service was very good, but probably the most expensive meal I have ever..."

Chri Jackson

"Very unique setting with great food, however a little overpriced. Pasta and desserts,..."

Picky Glutton

"been 15 years since last time. starters perfect. mains john dory fish overcooked, sent back over cooked again. didn’t make a fuss. nice staff. hard..."

Simon Hantler

"The River cafe is rightly a British institution and a refreshing and alternative option to more "formal" Michelin experiences due to its more laid..."

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