The India - Cannon Street — Restaurant in London

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Indian, and I can honestly say it was one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in a long time. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed — the staff greeted me warmly and were attentive throughout the evening without ever feeling intrusive.

The atmosphere is inviting and cozy, striking a perfect balance between modern decor and traditional Indian touches. Soft music played in the background, creating a relaxing ambiance that made it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening.

Now, let’s talk about the real star of the show — the food. Every dish we ordered was bursting with authentic flavours and beautifully presented. We started with a mixed platter of starters, which included samosas, pakoras, and succulent chicken tikka — each bite was fresh and well-seasoned. For the main course, I had the lamb rogan josh, which was tender and rich, with spices that were perfectly balanced and aromatic without being overpowering. The naan bread was soft and fluffy, and the pilau rice was cooked to perfection.

What really stood out to me was the attention to detail — you can tell the chefs put genuine care into every dish. The portions were generous, and the quality of ingredients was top-notch. I also appreciated that the menu offered a good range of vegetarian options, which makes it a great choice for groups with different tastes and dietary needs.

To top it all off, the service was exceptional. Our server checked in just the right amount of times, offered helpful recommendations, and made sure our drinks were always topped up.

The Indian is a place I’ll definitely return to — whether it’s for a casual dinner with friends, a family meal, or even a special occasion. It’s clear they take pride in delivering a memorable dining experience, and they’ve certainly won me over as a loyal customer.

If you’re looking for authentic Indian cuisine with fantastic service and a warm atmosphere, I highly recommend giving The...

After checking the reviews and nice pictures on the website, we decided to have a lovely dinner at this restaurant. Upon arrival, we had to wait around 5 minutes for anyone to turn up at the meet-and-greet. As no one showed up, we went downstairs to the seats and found staff members chatting with no attention to new customers approaching. After being seated, we were immediately warned that we needed to order quickly and finish our meal within 45 minutes, as it was Sunday and they were closing at 11 p.m. (we turned up at 9.45 p.m.). Why would you let customers in then if you want to close? You made them rush to order and eat. Before I finished Poppadom, the waiter took my plate by putting his fingers in it, which was unhygienic and unprofessional. Then our mains arrived: Chicken Dupiaza, Lamb Jalfrezi, Pilou Rice, and Garlic Naan. Chicken and Lamb were tasteless; both types of meat were only peppery, without any indication of flavours or spices. For many years, being a big fan of Indian cuisine worldwide, it was the first time I had to ask for salt! Even then, no one from the staff asked about how our meals were. Also, the lamb was very tough and dry, unpleasant to chew and hard to swallow. Pilou Rice was cold, partially with clumps, and also lacked any flavour. When our half-full plates were cleared again without questioning whether anything was wrong with the meals, the staff started to clean the floors and talk loudly to each other, so we didn't even manage to finish our wine. We respectfully and fully paid our bill and left. We didn't see the point in complaining or saying anything at that time, as clearly, no one from the team cared. When we were living The India Restaurant, we felt unwelcome, disappointed, and, most...

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, and DO NOT GO THERE!!! The WORST SERVICE and experience I have ever had in my life!! From the moment you go in the waiters start harassing (have never had a most rushed, felt less welcomed, and been treated like that in any restaurant in my life!) They have a mission for their customers: get them out the door asap so they can use the table for someone else, but this comes at the expense of how they serve you, they are rude! have never been more uncomfortable as they make no mistake and do not care of their customers experience MUST ORDER QUICK AND A MIN OF PLATES…They started asking that at least we should order one main course per person (why?) and appetizers a minimum too- leaves a bad taste in your mouth They hurry you through your meal, but they are too overt about it- the waiters come so often trying to rush you through your meal, rather than seeing if you need anything else… we were still eating and they wanted to take our platea away… just hurrying us every step! No manners brought us the check without asking if we wanted dessert- harassed us 2 min after with the machine to pay and finally came to the table and had the audacity and complete lack of touch (as we were finishing our bottle of wine) to ask if we could pleaae leave!!!

The food is NOT GREAT, quite average and the experience overall is SO POOR I will never...