Chutney Mary

We were early for our dinner across the road, so we came in for a quick drink. We were warmly welcomed and shown to a table near the bar. First impression: elegant traditional Colonial decor. All the staff were so welcoming and courteous. Chutney Mary has been on my list for ages, and now that I’ve finally been, I’m definitely coming back - this visit has only whetted my appetite for the full dining experience. P.S. The drinks were lovely lol.

Chutney Mary has huge space, beautiful interiors, superb private dining rooms, The place is pristine, inviting, tranquil, & very clean. Staff is very welcoming, and courteous, we were primarily looked after by Raveena, but even others were taking care of us in between, and entire staff is trained to serve with poise & smile. Coming to food, we had taken 3 course lunch & had ordered another starter & bread as extra. Starters we ordered were Paneer Tikka, Tokri chaat & Baked Samosa, twist to Samosa is good change but first two were liked more by us. In Mains, we had ordered Vegetarian Silver Crescent and Paneer Butter Masala, we enjoyed crescent more & Paneer Pasanda that came with it was super delicious & much more liked by us than paneer butter masala (gravy failed to impress us) Their bread was just outstanding, and second one was wild garlic naan, which was absolutely delicious. In dessert we took Rasmalai Brulee, I liked the twist of serving rabdi as brulee, my husband not that much. Thanks for courtesy chocolate dessert (which was fab) to make our occasion a little more special. To sum up, we received very welcoming experience here & menu wise there is some commonality between Veeraswami & Chutney Mary ( silver crescent), but interiors wise I loved that contemporary setting & grandeur which Chutney Mary offers a lot more & thats why maybe little extra prices here.

Absolutely faultless 10/10. Booked for anniversary dinner 23 July and they were thoughtful enough to give us a private room/alcove to enjoy our dinner, Anniversary surprise dessert and were candid in suggesting we had ordered too much rice, which was very welcomed! (Always hard to tell) . Food was delicious and I've had many a delicious Indian in my time, authentic whilst inventive. Stunning cocktails. High price point but deserves it. Recommend the 2 vegetarian platters , bit of everything

Excellent food and service! Very high quality ingredients and style of cooking. We really enjoyed our dinner. The butter chicken was superb. The raita had a crunchy topping which was very exotic. The pulao rice was fragrant and delicious with our curries. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The lady host was super lovely and friendly. She let us sit where we want. Prateep our lovely host was very professional, friendly, and super accommodating. We really appreciate it. Thank you very much for a lovely dinner. Absolutely recommended!

We booked a table as we knew it would be busy on a Saturday and we were right as it was really busy! The staff were very attentive and very welcoming! They explained how the dishes works in the resultant and the recommended amount of dishes for 2 people. The waiter took our drink order first and allowed us time to think about our food. We ordered the following Starters - Prawns - Beef Mains Butter chicken curry duck curry Lamb chops Sides Rice and naan bread We had 2 cocktails each. The food was absolutely delicious ! You might think the food is slightly pricey but I thought it was worth the price! The food also came out on time. No waiting whatsoever. Would definitely come again! Thank you!

Went for a lunch with office senior executives. Each and every dish we ordered were excellent and well presented. Staff was very cordial and it was not crowded during lunch time. Overall we liked starters more than mains. Biryani was superb and even desserts were great. It’s a great Indian premium sinning restaurant.

Impeccable fine dining Indian cuisine. Service is outstanding 👏 along with an elegant decor but it doesn't match the gastronomic experience of enjoying the finely crafted food. A journey to India 🇮🇳 but well done 👏 by the chef. Gourmet Indian food exists and it's here.

I had an incredible lunch at this place and was thoroughly impressed from start to finish. We began with the Goa on the Rocks cocktail, refreshing and well balanced, it set the tone perfectly. The signature cone samosa was a delightful twist on a classic, crisp and flavorful with a beautiful presentation. The lamb chops were tender and cooked to perfection, packed with bold, aromatic spices. The butter chicken was rich and creamy, one of the best I’ve had, and it paired wonderfully with the soft, freshly baked naan. To end the meal, the mango pudding was nothing short of amazing, light, smooth, and bursting with tropical flavor. The service was top notch, attentive without being intrusive. The interior of the restaurant is equally impressive, stylish, welcoming, and perfect for a business setting or a casual lunch alike

Hands down the best Indian meal I have ever had. In London for a wedding and friends strongly suggested we go to Chutney Mary's. Wow. You need reservations so plan in advance. It is also expensive (5 people with one round of drinks + service was over GBP 400. But HANDS DOWN WORTH IT. We actually may go back for lunch later this week Plates we would recommend - the artichoke hearts were amazing, the chili lobster, the curry shrimp and the butter chicken. I order butter chicken / tikka masala everytime I have Indian food just to compare and this was the best I have ever had. Highly Recommend.

When you find yourself in London, and are searching for a dining experience, make a reservation at Chutney Mary. The ambiance of the bar area, through to the dining room is one of sophisticated elegance. Our server Sunit is a true professional, and made us feel at home, treated us like VIPs. Of course, we started with cocktails. For my wife, a gin martini, beers for my son and me. The main courses were the star of the show. Our son enjoyed the Butter Chicken, my wife had Afghani Chicken Tikka, and I went with the Lobster, all outstanding. We shared Dal, amazing, and another chicken dish, for which the names escapes me. We finished with a fantastic chocolate dessert. Chutney Mary is definitely a must do when you find yourself in London next!

The artichoke hearts and the samosas were the most interesting dishes of the night. There is a dress code per their site but people seemed to be dressed casually as well.

I got the spicy butter chicken, rice, and paratha. They had an order minimum of 60 a person. For 60 I expected a bit more but portions were tiny and it certainly was not spicy. That said the chicken itself was very creamy, but the paratha was a miss. Nice bathroom; a bit of an older crowd.

Absolutely brilliant food, very attentive service, and a very kind offer to transfer reservations when their sister restaurant Veeraswamy (where we originally were to have been) was unfortunately and unavoidably closed. Of exceptional value was the presentation of the starter dishes, all done beautifully and brilliantly in a luxurious setting. Very quick service which was deeply appreciated as we had a rapid meal prior to a theatre appointment.

What an absolutely wonderful experience, this is on my top three list of restaurants in London. China Tang being number one and number three still to be decided...! We had the chefs menu, I'm always a bit hesitant to tasting menus, because you are served so much food, but this was absolutely perfect. The amount of food, the mixture of flavors and texture, the speed with what they where brought out was everything you could wish for. We chose the wine pairing and I definitely recommend that as well. Arrived a little early and enjoyed the new spice old fashion and the Lychee rose martini in the bar upstairs. Such a beautiful space, a great start to what would end up being a wonderful evening. The restaurant was very busy but the noise level was still good, the service was lovely thru out the entire night. I got nothing but admiration for how this restaurant is run, for the fabulous dishes the chef prepared and the ambiance in general, do not miss this gem when in London!

Hands down the best Indian food I have ever had. The level of flavor in their sauces is incredible. They taste like they took days to prepare. We were with a group of 7 and every single person was impressed with their meal. The wine list was great with plenty of options. The ambiance is beautiful and inviting. Would definitely recommend.

I can't say enough about how wonderful our experience was at this restaurant. We are on a girls' week vacation to London doing all the touristy things. Our guide suggested Chutney Mary for dinner after a long afternoon of sight seeing. We were initially a bit surprised by the £60 minimum per person but got over it pretty quickly when we started eating. We ordered the veggie samosas to start and they were fabulous. I offered lamb as my main meal, and I truly believe it was the best lamb I've ever had. It was rich and incredibly flavorful with all the herbs in the coating. The sweet mint sauce was a perfect accompaniment. The vibe in this restaurant is very modern and high end. It's much larger than it first appears with a room towards the back. Service was excellent. It will be a go-to place for all future visits to London for sure.

From the cozy, elegant ambiance to the delicious food and impeccable service, Chutney Mary is certainly worth all the hype. Each dish was unique and tasty and the cocktails were creative and fun to explore. We will definitely be back!

Came to this place after so much hype and recommendation. Frankly don't know why. Had way better Indian cuisine with more authenticity. Our waiter was not very engaging. Almost like he didn't want to tend us. We order several appetizers. The prawns were very good. The vegetable simosas were a let down. As dinner portions were ordered the highly tauted Butter Chicken - lacked depth. The Lamb and the Drunken Chicken. They all had an incredible amount of complex flavors without the refined delivery to our palates. We were expecting a culinary experience but they came up short.

Chutney Mary was recommended to us by one of our good friends, and she did not steer us wrong! Chutney Mary was one of my favorite meals in London, and I would go as far as saying one of the best dine-in experiences for Indian food. Can't say that I've even had fine dining at an Indian restaurant, so Chutney Mary set the standard high. The customer service wasn't that great though. Servers were hospitable, sure, but not attentive at all. The food, however, exceeded my expectations and was downright fantastic. We ordered everything as family style, so that we could share. We ordered two appetizers of crispy fried chicken and vegetable samosas, 2 entrees of shrimp curry and butter kitchen, a couple of orders of naan, side of basmati rice, and a side of saag with paneer. All excellent. Only thing that I thought was average was the sticky toffee pudding. Chutney Mary put their spin on it with Indian flavors, but I would've much rather preferred an original version. Also the sauce was really thin and not thick and syrupy how I like it.

Great Indian food! I came here for a business dinner & everything was great. The service was good & attentive. It's a nice, upscale atmosphere for a dinner. Highly recommend!!

Very good Indian food for white people (e.g. the spice level was not very challenging). I do not understand the big huff they make about minimum spend here, though; basically an app, a meal, and a cocktail get you to the minimum (it ain't cheap). So I don't know what the big deal is about making that announcement around minimums. Service was top notch.

Food 4.5/5.0 Service 2.0/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Very good food -- no debate there. But the service was mediocre at best for that price point. I'd still go back though. Prices were ok.

Impeccable Service and superb presentation, too . The Staff had good knowledge of almost all the dishes on the menu, as a living encyclopaedia. When we asked for his opinion on some dishes, which he recommended, like Malveni Spice Vegetable Kofta Curry with Prawn Biryani and other were truly were outstanding ©Ash-Cash

One of the best dinners I've ever had! From the ambiance to the food, my meal was excellent. Started with crab cakes, then lamb chops, chicken curry and naan and finished with an apple tart and ice cream. Every meal was delicious, not too spicy and flavorful. The service was attentive but not too much and the restaurant was gorgeous. Highly recommend!

The ambiance of this restaurant is cozy and the lighting is immaculate. I would highly recommend coming her on a first date and I did notice lots of large groups so it seems that they're able to accommodate groups. I would get a reservation if you have more than 6 people! The food was *chefs kiss* absolutely amazing. There's so many complex layers to each dish and it was the best food I've had in London thus far. The drinks are also great. I recommend trying a few as there's many different wonderful options. I gave a 4 star review because the service was slow, I went solo to the restaurant and it took me two hours from start to finish. When I asked for the check I ended up waiting almost 30 minutes for someone to bring it over. I was waiting with no food and no drink at that point. I wanted to get home and felt that bringing over the check shouldn't take 30 minutes. Otherwise, great restaurant, amazing food & drinks. I recommend coming here for an upscale take on middle eastern food!

Amazing meal. Good cocktails. Great service. Pricey but we knew that going in & it was worth it. Would go back.

Being south Asian and being in London which houses some of the best Indian restaurants I decided with a group of friends to give this a try. 5 star dining experience. The food all came out to high expectations including the drinks. Service was very attentive and the ambiance was just something else. I could not stop looking around the room to indulge on all the little details the design team and owners have taken to set up a high end Indian establishment. We ordered the biryani, tikka masala and a few more entrees. The portions are to a smaller scale so order a few to keep the dinner going.

Everything about this place live up to its expectations, professional staff servers ambience, aromas food was outstanding

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Food was fantastic and the staff / servers were warm, welcoming and knowledgable. Had an unforgettable evening and would recommend for any Indian food lovers. A stand out although side dish is their daal makhani - worth a trip for that alone. Have previously had a drink and snacks in the bar and their chilli cheese toast and mini veggie samosas with a cocktail are perfect.

Food was delicious; service impeccable. I am an American, but lived in England from 1991-94 and remember going to Chutney Mary's during that time. For the last 30 years I have been telling my friends in the USA about this wonderful, high-end Indian restaurant in London. I am thrilled that we were finally able to return and we were not disappointed. As wonderful as I remembered from 30+ years ago.

Just fantastic! The Ambiance was romantic. The Service outstanding and friendly. The food was so...good.

Wonderful food and great service! The ambiance in the dining area was perfect for celebrating a birthday with close family. Definitely will come back.

Amazing food in a very chic and classy restaurant. Beautiful decor and atmosphere paired with excellent service from all the staff. Out waiter was Spectacular! His name is Roney Costa and I asked him to take a picture of us since we were celebrating our anniversary. At the end of our dinner he surprised us with a dessert saying Happy Anniversary. That was a perfect moment

Omg Yes Chutney Mary! I sort of wanted to go back again during my short visit but I didn't think my friend wouldn't let me repeat a restaurant. I had this hibiscus martini that had champagne in it. It was amazing. So much so that I had to. Then later I just had to dance to Beyoncé's Cuff it because 2 was probably too much. We ordered a crab appetizer which was more like a deconstructed Indian spiced crab cake. It didn't come with a chip or a piece of bread so we were sort of uncertain how to eat it. We were not crazy about this. However, the samosas were so good. Very flavorful but we did not get many on an order and they were shaped like sushi hand roll cones instead of the traditional shape. The butter chicken was amazing. I had it with basmati rice and fried cauliflower. The fried cauliflower was not so fried but coated with a paste that was spicy. Still it was good but not exactly what I expected. My friend got a seafood grill. She said it was good except the prawns were mushy. We also got the plane naan and the chili butter naan. The chili butter naan was spicy but not soggy as I expected. So both of those were very good as well. We also ordered dessert and sorbet and a gelato. My friend had the honeycomb and dark chocolate and I had the dark chocolate and vanilla. Both of these were very good and just the perfect ending! I would definitely visit again. Also the place was lovely. Looked like a fancier take on an Indian restaurant.

Compares to many of the Michelin Star Indian restaurants in London, flavorful dishes with a beautiful ambiance.

The place is very nice. The service is very good. The food doesn't taste authentic. It's over cooked and not too flavorful.

3.5 Let's start with the positives. Beautiful restaurant, outstanding service, bar selections were top notch with a decent wine list. Can I recommend? No, if you are a flavor lord. Brick Lane will serve you better. Yes if you want a fancy Indian place to visit, but I say this hesitantly. The papadam starter was really fun with 4 different types of papas and 2 chutneys. The starters were fantastic. Great variety and depth of flavor. The main course was meh. I had the vegetarian Byrani and it was presented nicely in a mini Dutch oven. However the flavors were muted. No heat to the dish. Neither thermal or spicy heat. My 2 companions were equally un-wowed with their entrees. I was so geared up to love Chutney Mary's but was instead disappointed. I'm sorry CM but it must have been an off night.

This place is the Holy Grail of Indian Food. Oh my God, you cannot go wrong with anything.

Been going to Chutney Mary for 25 years but not regularly. The first time was in the 90s at the Chelsea location, then again in 2012. This last time was my first visit to the St James location. The space is like a generic hotel dining room restaurant, contemporary but soulless. Service was efficient but not special. The servers had zero charm and warmth. We arrived hungry, and the portions were very small. We ordered extras of appetizers and entrees. The food was good, but nothing mind-blowing. It's become wildly overpriced. It was £450 for 2 adults and 3 children, with no desserts, and a few wine glasses and a beer. It was unfortunate because I was really looking forward to it, but we will definitely never go back.

The food , service and ambiance all deserve 5 stars. I only gave 4 because when I walked in the manager handed me the menu and suggested I look at it first. I was confused and did not understand why he would suggest I look at the menu first. Maybe they thought it was too expensive for me? Maybe they thought I was unaware I was in an Indian restaurant and there were Indian dishes on the menu? Either way it was a bit awkward.

This is the best Indian food we have ever had. Our London Cabbie suggested this restaurant as a must do. The atmosphere is amazing and beautiful. Our server, George, was attentive, knowledgeable and so helpful with menu choices. We opted for the non-vegan tasting for two and it was off the charts. Perfection with the wine paring. George over heard that I did not like lamb and substituted Butter Chicken without me even asking. Desserts were amazing too. The Maitre D' was so informative and shared the significance of the foods, seasonings and Indian traditions. Don't miss this experience in London.

Not something that I'd think to get at an Indian restaurant so I had to share... BEST. LAMB. CHOPS. OF. MY. LIFE. Of my life!! Curries and apps were all great too but let me tell ya, I'll think of that lamb forever.

The food and service here are impeccable. I went based on all the offer of you that said it was the best lamb they have ever had. I am going to have to agree that this is some of the best tandoori lamb I have ever had. The staff was also amazing, I showed up without a reservation and they were completely booked. After some workarounds they were able to fit me in for dinner. Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed.

Stopped here for dinner on a bank holiday Monday. Arranged via the concierge at the Corinthia hotel. I was seated right on time at 6 when they opened. Good friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Decor is quite nice as well. I started off with a mock tail which was a cucumber elderflower drink. It was served over crushed ice. Too sweet for my taste but as the ice melted it got better. App was a 4 tandoori artichoke hearts which were soft and delicate and flavorful. Great choice I could have had 8! Main was butter chicken. Perfect sized portion and sauce was spot on. Very silky and tasty. Garlic naan and rice were required to use up the extra butter sauce. Also each was delicious in its own right. Place was crowded for a Monday and got quite lively as the dinner hour progressed. Give it a try!

Amazing food! We had very creative drinks and took the servers recommendation of the samosas, artichokes and butter chicken. My husband says it was the best meal of his life....

Excellent food and service, as well a beautiful dining room. The only downside is it's a bit pricey.

Weekend Brunch Menu. The Bhalla Papdi Chat was acceptable, but the Baked Samosa lacked crispness as it probably stood for sufficient time to absorb moisture. The Prawn Curry was served with excess salt but the lamb biryani was good. The Persian Kulfi was served frozen with little or no flavor.

We were originally planning to go to Dishoom; but, we were running a little late and didn't want to wait in the long line so we opted for Chutney Mary around the corner from our office. I was really glad that we did. I've had my share of good Indian food in London and Chutney Mary is at the top of the list. It is a sister restaurant of another favorite of mine, Veeraswamy. The Indian food in the U.K. is much more sophisticated than what we are used to in the States; not every Indian place has a buffet and is cheap. The cooking style at Chutney Mary is very sophisticated. The ambiance is clubby upscale and much of the weekday evening clientele consists of the investment bankers from the nearby offices. Everything we ordered was fantastic. The flaky Cornish crab garlic butter was a small dish of lumps of crab meat sautéed in ample butter and spices served with some naan. The calamari with lime and chili chutney was another delightful appetizer. The wild Madagascar prawns were large (the size of a small fist) with the perfect texture. The butter chicken is similar to chicken tikka masala and was delicious; we were using the garlic naan to wipe up the sauce. The biryani (forgot the name but it's vegetarian) was exceptional and the server suggested adding yogurt (pomegranate infused), which gave it an extra layer of flavors. All the other dishes we had were all superbly prepared. I'd say this is my new favorite Indian restaurant in London.

James took care of us extremely well. His knowledge about the food was outstanding and his suggestions when ordering were to the point. We were a group of 8 and the restaurant accommodated us at the last minute. The ambience and the vibe of the restaurant was outstanding and the food is just out of this world.

Everything was perfect except for the portions. The service was above and beyond, the food was very tastefull and very authentic. Our waiter was great and consederate, as we had old people in our party.

As soon as you enter the restaurant, the ambiance and aromas set the stage for the evening. Beautiful food, exquisite service...authentic and imaginative in every sense of the word. Throw a dart on a board to select the menu items...all incredible dishes. I can't say any more to justify the 5 star rating.

My favorite Indian in London. It's more a nice date spot but it's in my neighborhood (Pall Mall) so it's a go-to for me. Making reservations is highly recommended & they are adverse to walk-ins. Great 5 star service. The fish tikka is my favorite seafood dish. The paneer tikka is a nice appetizer. Saag paneer is considered a side and is just as good as an entree for 1 person. These tend to be my go-tos.

Big disappointment, just another high end Indian restaurant with nothing novel to offer. Nice ambiance but the food was overpriced and portions small. I will not be returning. There are other Indian restaurants who offer better quality food for less cost!!!

Fabulous restaurant. Food is unmatched. Service is the best! From the doorman who greets you to the team service, it's unmatched.

From the first bite until the very last morsel of food left on my plate -- I was impressed. I came here with my mom & brother during our week stay here in London and the three of us agreed: Chutney Mary makes superb Indian food. The vibes and overall design of this restaurant are exactly what you want it to be - cool, calm, and very chic. Go here. This is the restaurant I'd recommend to a friend and even my friends parents. Absolutely delicious.

Amazing food, drinks and service! Would come back again. Great spices too and some dishes were a little hot.