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Veeraswamy
🍽️FoodClosed · Opens 12:00 PM$$$$ · Premium

Veeraswamy

4.3 ·

Step into Veeraswamy, London's oldest Indian restaurant perched above Regent Street since 1926. Savor refined, regionally inspired dishes in an elegant dining room, where attentive staff help make birthdays and celebrations feel truly personal.

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Reasons to go

  • Opened in 1926, making it one of London's oldest Indian restaurants, still operating above Regent Street.
  • Regarded as an institution among London's top-rated Indian restaurants, noted for classical, regionally rooted cooking.
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Full description

Founded in 1926 and still going strong above Regent Street, Veeraswamy pairs authentic, regionally rooted Indian cooking with a dining room that feels considerably more elegant than the average curry house. Its 4.3 rating from well over 2,000 reviews reflects consistency at scale, and multiple reviewers describe using it for birthdays and other milestones, praising staff who go out of their way to make the evening feel personal.

The premium price and required booking mark it as a step up from a casual curry night, better suited to a proper celebratory dinner than a quick meal. Its high culture score among similarly priced spots reflects its historic pedigree as much as its food.

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Address

Victory House, 99 Regent St., London W1B 4RS, UK · Mayfair
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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

2h15

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Book ahead, especially for weekend evenings
  • mention a birthday or anniversary at booking, as the team seems to make a point of marking these
  • dress a little smarter than you would for a typical curry house
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Reviews

A wonderful dining experience with excellent food, elegant surroundings, and outstanding service. Every dish was beautifully presented, with authentic flavours and perfectly balanced spices. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, making the evening feel special from start to finish. While it's a premium-priced…

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Lalu Ganesh

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