Private dining rooms at the best Indian restaurants in London
The first ‘spicy’ international cuisine to be adopted by the British, Indian cooking is now so integral to British culinary heritage that alongside fish n’ chips, chicken tikka masala is often named one of the nation’s favourite dishes.
For the purists out there, we know that tikka masala may not cut the mustard – or even the raita – but that’s what’s so wonderful about the evolution of Indian dining in London.
The sheer range of Indian restaurants is now staggering. There are restaurants to suit every taste, every style and every budget – from sleek modern offerings to street food and Michelin starred fine dining, it’s all available and many have fabulous private rooms enabling guests to enjoy exclusive parties and special events.
In the City and Mayfair there are more formal dining options like Trishna or Gymkhana, ideal for corporate entertaining or special occasions, while in London’s spiritual ‘home of curry’, Brick Lane, there are many more casual options ideal for parties and entertaining friends or family.
Top tip: From Michelin starred restaurants such as Benares to Indian barbecue restaurants like Brigadiers, private event catering will often include the option of a banquet style sharing menu enabling guests to not only feel at ease but also enjoy the full range of fabulous dishes.
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Michelin starred Benares Indian fine dining restaurant on Berkeley Square in Mayfair has five private dining rooms seating between 8 – 36 guests including a Chef’s Table seating up to 8 guests. Exclusive hire of the main restaurant is also available for larger private dining events of up to 100 seated guests.
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Kanishka by Atul Kochhar fine dining Indian restaurant in Mayfair has private dining rooms seating 6 – 20 guests. Exclusive restaurant spaces additionally seat up to 55 & 110 guests.
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The two private dining rooms at Colonel Saab Indian restaurant at Holborn Town Hall respectively seat 10 and 16 guests or up to 26 guests when combined. The rooms are also ideal for standing drinks events of up to 60 guests.
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Michelin starred Amaya is a glamorous Indian fine dining restaurant in Belgravia – on the edge of Knightsbridge – and has an exquisite private dining room accommodating up to 14 seated guests. A long table in the restaurant is also available to book for up to 12 guests. Special menus at lunchtime from £69 per head onwards.
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The two private dining rooms at Colonel Saab Trafalgar Square can respectively seat up to 10 & 20 guests or standing drinks & canapés receptions of 20 – 25 guests. Larger group events of up to 30 seated (45 standing) guests can be accommodated when both rooms are combined.
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The private dining room at Veeraswamy, the legendary Indian fine dining restaurant located in the heart of London’s West End, seats up to 16 guests on one long table or up to 22 guests at two tables. The smaller non-private Paisley Room seats 8 – 12 guests. Special menus at lunchtime from £66 per head onwards.
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Private dining rooms at Chutney Mary Indian fine dining restaurant on St. James’s Street, London SW1 offer lavish interiors, comfortable seating, cocktails and a curated wine list. The Crystal Room seats up to 16, and the Club Room up to 32. Pukka Bar, attached to restaurant, is available for pre-dinner drinks. Special menus at lunchtime from £75 per head onwards.
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Located on Southwick Street in Paddington – just minutes walk from both Paddington and Marble Arch tube stations – Jamuna restaurant fusion British Indian fine dining cuisine and has private spaces accommodating 20 – 40 seated guests or 30 – 60 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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Atul Kochhar’s Yaatra Indian fine dining restaurant is housed in the old Westminster Fire Station and has private dining event spaces accommodating 8 – 20 seated guests or up to 50 guests for standing drinks receptions. Restaurant exclusive hire is also for larger private dining events of up to 70 seated (150 standing) guests.
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Gymkhana is an acclaimed contemporary Indian restaurant in the heart of Mayfair. Private dining spaces at Gymkhana include two vaults with banquette seating for 10 – 12 guests. The lower ground floor is available for semi-exclusive hire for up to 45 seated guests. Restaurant exclusive hire for up to 90 guests.
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Brigadiers in Bloomberg Arcade in the City of London has private dining rooms seating 10 – 55 guests. Blighters seats up to 55 guests and the Main Dining Room seats up to 38 guests. Three smaller private dining rooms seat 10 – 18 guests.
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