Veeraswamy

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Victory House, 99 Regent Street, London, W1B 4RS, Tel: +44 2077341401, Website

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Cuisine & Style:: Indian - Fine Dining
Average main course:: £15
Average food spend:: £55
Opening hours:: Monday - Friday: 12.00 - 14.15 (last orders) & 17.30 - 22.30 Saturday: 12.30 - 14.30 (last orders) & 17.30 - 22.30 Sunday: 12.30 - 14.30 (last orders) & 18.00 - 22.00

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Always good to be back

Hennie 2 May 2012 From Luxembourg

Book Sunday Lunch - Choose 3 courses for £24

Veeraswamy Indian restaurant weaves an exotic spell of timeless glamour with a luxurious venue fit for the Maharaja and regional classic or contemporary Indian dishes. Opened in 1926, Veeraswamy London is the UK’s oldest surviving Indian restaurant and has served dignitaries and celebrities alike.

Established by the great-grandson of an English general and an Indian princess, many of the visiting Maharaja’s have donated their coloured turbans which now adorn the walls at Veeraswamy London. Listed in the National Geographic’s ‘10 of the Best of Everything’, the dramatic lighting, splendid chandeliers and silver painted ceiling are reminiscent of the Maharaja’s palaces from the 1920’s.

The Veeraswamy menu features classical dishes alongside contemporary offerings, with regional specialist chefs using their culinary skills to create a periodically changing menu. Many vegetarian dishes are available as well as an enticing selection of Indian desserts including Indian ice cream.

In the heart of London's West End with the 1st floor overlooking Regent Street, Veeraswamy London Indian restaurant is a 5-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus Tube Station.

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Veeraswamy

4.5

(based on 29 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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- Dinner (11), Lunch (8), Late dining (3)
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- Pleasant toilets (5), Scenic setting (5)
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- Sophisticated (21), Romantic (7), Vibrant (7), Friendly (5), Local favourite (5)
- Suitable for:
- Couple dining (23), Foodie (18), Groups (13), Business brunches/lunches (11), Business dinners (11)
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- Mature couple (13), Corporate professional (3), Young couple (3)
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- Friends (4)

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2/5/2012

5.0

The place to eat

By Hennie

from Luxembourg

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30/3/2012

5.0

Incredible indian food

By Dacol

from London

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Simply the best quality and a really good indian food experience - my favourite Indian restaurant in London.

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27/2/2012

5.0

An elegant curry

By Towellyn

from Letchworth

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We have eaten at Veeraswarmy before, and this visit was entirely consistent with our last. The service was prompt, attentive and informal. the restaurant has a nice ambiance, but the main reason to go back was for the food. We chose the taster menu, as we anted to try as many of the different flavours as possible. I particularly enjoyed the subtle design of many of the dishes, which were spicy but never overpowering.

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15/2/2012

3.0

expensive but main couse good

By none

from Paignton, Devon.

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went at 21.30 hours,no early booking availablewe had half a duck vindaloo and lamb shank as the main course, this was good, I felt expensive but not over priced.we had a mixed fish starter for two at [$] this is very expensive we expected more and I have had better at most Indian restaurants I visit. We always have a bottle of wine with our meal, but at these prices for standard wines we could not justify the expense. Staff very good with tap water, but we still would prefer good wine at sensible prices.

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30/1/2012

4.0

A pleasant all-round dining experience

By Wizard of Aus

from London

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Birthday Lunch for family of 4. Very nice sound-proofed dining area overlooking the hustle and bustle of Regent street. Had two course lunch (Winter warmer special 20% off total bill). We enjoyed all the food. Particularly the Tiger Prawn Starter and the buttery flakey Naan breads. Service was very polite and helpful. Will certainly return.

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21/1/2012

5.0

First class restaurant

By harry

from Rochester, Kent

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21/1/2012

3.0

A few shortcuts taken....

By Hotwok

from London

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Starters were excellent - however the mains were over fussy and over cooked. The dry chicken breast was pure white in the middle, not cooked in the sauce. Those Southern Indian flavours you find in much cheaper restaurants were sadly missing.

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18/1/2012

1.0

Disappointed

By Obe One

from London

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We had lunch. Menu was very limited, [$] wine was terrible. side dish extortionate. Waiters very smug. Ended up paying [$] per head for lunch...I do not understand what all the fuss is about.

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19/12/2011

4.0

Veeraswamy experirence December 2011

By Curry lover

from London

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We are regular visitors to Veeraswamy. The food & wine, ambiance, and service were excellent as always. Our one gripe was that the food was served a little luke warm as opposed to the piping hot food we would expect.

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15/12/2011

4.0

Dinner for 2 at Veeraswamy

By Anir

from London

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Good experience, annoying drunken office party next to us and the tables seem a bit long for a couple sat accross from eachother but the starters were excellent and the mains were good too. Service was very good.

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