Veeraswamy

Took Spanish business contact for his first Indian meal on Friday eve. They fitted us in with 30 mins noice, and everywhere else was full.

Extremely ordinary chicken tikka starter for colleague, my mussels were OK - cream based broth had a nice kick. Prawn curry pleasant, no more, Hyderabadi Lamb a startling green but tasted better than it looked. Plain rice, once veg side dish, one (heavy) naan and 2 small Cobras each and the bill was £114, which was just crazy.

Far more inspired food is available elsewhere at far less cost. This is Zaika money, and it's not on the same planet.
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Trevor
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Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 1
Monday, February 08, 2010

Four of us had lunch at Veerasamy yesterday. Nice atmosphere, good service but the quality of food was average and thats being generous. Its a great place to go if you want to pay double for average tasting food. Once again, disappointed by London Indian restaurants. Better off going to Zaika or Cinnamon club. Although the drinks were delicious, try the Simla sunshine for a fruity treat if I haven't put you off!
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Food 3 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3
Sunday, February 07, 2010

Food is average and over priced. My main issue with this restaurant is the erratic service - we were interrupted twice by a waiter who was brusque and abrupt. He then spent 10 minutes gossiping with a colleague rather than bringing our order.

If you are happy to spend upwards of £60 for two main courses with no starters or sweets and one drink each with mediocre food and rude service then do try it, otherwise look for better quality elsewhere.
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Food 4 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4
Saturday, January 16, 2010

we were there on Sat night, very disappointing, food tasteless, service poor and overpriced. do not bother
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Gary
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Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Monday, January 11, 2010

Just came back from an evening booking for a party of 4. Was expecting great things from a personal recommendation, but didn't live up to the hype. First, the food ranged from poor to okay; one of the mains was just warm, and tasteless, my soup was very average. I know good food, this was not it and suggest it is well over priced for what you received.

The service was the worst considering the price and supposed reputation. Leaning across peoples faces when serving and interrupting a conversation to ask if "everything is all right?"... twice, shows a lack of understanding when people pay top whack for a meal. The manner of the service was either brash or casual... occasionally good, but not good enough.

- quite simply, the local Indian will provide better value. Unlike Arnie, I won't back.
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Lawrie
Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Saturday, December 12, 2009

Restaurant visit 12th November 2009.

I booked the Veeraswamy as a venue for dinner with a client after reading about it on the web and how fantastic it is supposed to be.

The restaurant itself is very nice and the service was okay, the menu however was quite limited in choice and the food itself was very average rather than the culinary experience we were expecting, the only thing outstanding was the bill which was ridiculously high for the meal involved.

I am a frequent diner at our local Indian restuarant in the village where I live and I have to say that the food served there is far better and the service faultless and the price would have been half or less than the Veeraswamy but the meal twice as enjoyable.

I have no objection at all in paying to eat something exceptional but object to being ripped off as in this instance.

I will definitely not be making a return visit nor would I recommend it as your money would be better spent elsewhere.
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L Mullett
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Food 5 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 1
Friday, November 13, 2009

I first ate at this restaurant some years ago, and was not terribly impressed - However, I have now eaten at this restaurant a few times since it's renovation/update and each time the food has been fantastic and service attentive with knowledgeable staff. The restaurant area is lovely and we were able to sit and have a drink while we waited for our table.

Highly recommend Duck Vindaloo - just yummy.
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, October 16, 2009

Wonderful place and great food. We recently went to Veeraswamy's with my in-laws who were visiting us from India. They were pleased and impressed with the quality of food. i have been here before and every time I am surprised. The food is just amazing and most authentic of all Indian restaurants in London.

Unlike popular perception the best Indian foods are not oily and Veeraswamy just does that.
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SN
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Fantastic experience! This was without a doubt the best Indian restaurant I've ever been to, and one of the best restaurants overall. The food was beautifully presented and an absolute taste explosion. The whole place was nicely decorated and felt smart and sophisticated. The staff were extremely friendly, if we had one (very small) complaint it was that the service was a bit slow, but as we were happy to linger over the evening this wasn't too annoying. Veeraswamy is expensive, it's probably best suited to a special night out, but to be honest it was worth every penny. The bill came to £120 for two starters, mains, a bottle of wine and coffee, which was actually more modest than first expected. Try this restaurant at least once.
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LA
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Food 10 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, July 03, 2009

Absolutely superb place.

If you want a cheap curry, don't come here. The food is unlike any other Indian restaurant I have ever eaten at - being part Indian, I am used to authentic, well-cooked food both here and in India. Veeraswamy does not disappoint.

Yes, it's pricey. Of course it is - it's slap bang in the middle of Regent's St, you get in an elevator to reach the restaurant, and once you're there, the staff can't do enough for you. The wine is always wonderful, and the food...... well...... unbeatable.

Everything is prepared to perfection, the flavours are beautiful - not just spicy for the hell of it, or swimming in oil as you'd usually get elsewhere. The portions are appropriately sized, you won't be left hungry, but you won't have half a ton of food left over. Personally I'd go for the thali - sample a load of great dishes in one sitting!

If you're lucky enough to get a window seat, you'll find yourself endlessly gazing out onto the hustle and bustle of Regents Street from your third storey view. Regardless of whether you're a Londoner or a tourist, it's a fantastic accompaniment to the whole experience.

And that is what you pay for, the whole experience. It is a Central London eaterie run by Michelin starred people - so no, it's not going to be like your Indian grandmother's home cooked biryani, neither is it going to be like the Bombay Bicycle club. It is high quality, well-thought out, and worth its weight in gold. If you've got something to celebrate, I very much reccomend it.
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McClairey
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, March 27, 2009