Memories of India Osterley — Restaurant in London

Memories of India A Hidden Jewel in Osterley with Heart, Heritage, and Flavour

There are restaurants that serve good food, and then there are restaurants that feel like home. Memories of India in Osterley is firmly in the latter category a place where warmth, generosity, and culinary excellence come together in a setting that feels as though it was made for families, friends, and long, laughter-filled meals.

From the outside, it’s elegant and understated. But the moment you step through the door, there’s an immediate shift like being welcomed into someone’s living room. The ambience is calm, inviting, and full of charm, with soft lighting, tasteful Indian décor, and the gentle hum of conversation creating a sense of ease that’s hard to find elsewhere.

But what truly sets Memories of India apart is the people. The staff here don’t just serve you they host you. There’s a genuine attentiveness to the service: warm greetings, thoughtful recommendations, and an unfussy flow that makes everything feel natural. It’s clear that this is a family-run restaurant in spirit, if not in name because every guest is treated like one of their own.

And the food? Outstanding.

Each dish carries a depth of flavour that speaks to tradition, care, and a refusal to cut corners. The butter chicken is rich and velvety, with perfectly balanced spice and a slight sweetness that makes it endlessly comforting. The lamb rogan josh is another standout tender meat in a robust, aromatic sauce that tastes like it’s been slow-cooked with love.

Vegetarian options are just as strong: the tarka daal is silky and spiced with precision, while the paneer tikka charred just right melts in the mouth. Their naan is pillowy and freshly made, ideal for mopping up every last drop of curry, and the rice is always perfectly cooked fluffy, fragrant, never overlooked.

What’s special about Memories of India is that the experience lingers long after the last bite. It’s the kind of place that restores your faith in hospitality. Where nothing feels rushed, every dish is crafted with intent, and the atmosphere invites you to sit back, slow down, and savour.

If you’re anywhere near Osterley and haven’t yet been go. Whether it's a quiet dinner, a family celebration, or a comforting solo visit after a long week, Memories of India offers something rare: a place where food, service, and heart come together in...

Extremely disappointed for many reasons. I found my visit to this shop really strange and very bad in some areas but OK with few things.

THE BAD

1. First thing I notice was a very strange and unpleasant scent that the shop had.

2. After booking a table prior to the day we went, it was very evident that no one knew about the booking and was placed randomly after scratching around to put the table together.

3. Food was seriously not what I expected, this was by far my worse Indian food that I've ever had and seen. What we ordered was wrong, things we did order didn't come out, but the worse thing was that the chicken I ordered was raw when it came out and I asked for it to be replaced and the manager tried to convince me it is suppose to be red inside. Needless to say I refused it and had it made again. It was better the second time but it was still red on the inside for some of the pieces.

4. having spent £200+ as a group of 8, on th way home I had to get takeaway as I couldn't eat the food and ended wasting money.

NOT SO BAD BUT ALSO NOT GOOD

1)The overall service was OK at best. Very little interaction and having to push to get my raw chicken changed took away what would have been a good service.

OVERALL

Needless to say I would. Never go back based on tlmy entire experience and I certainly could not recommend this...

The restaurant ambience is nice and welcoming. The Indian hand crafted doors placed around the restaurant brings a very nice touch to the decor. The staffs were reasonably courteous to host us.

I ordered chicken chaat, king prawn puri and Murgh Seek kebab for starters, except for the kebabs rest of the starters tasted very good. The kebabs lack flavour and they are not served with right punchy sauce to dip in as well. For main course I ordered the Seabass tandoori, and chicken balti.I was told sea bass would be seasoned with spice , however it wasn't thoroughly seasoned. Also de-boning the whole Seabass was a bit of an hassel, my kid got a fish bone stuck in her throat as well for a brief amount of time. I would have preferred a deboned fillet then the whole Seabass ,as the experience of taking one bone after another was very exhausting. I wouldn't order this again here .Tandoori are generally marinated to absorb flavour, however here the tandoori fish felt like it wasn't marinated for long as it lacked flavour in it.Overall experience was mediocre, not something I would rave to...