FOOD & DRINK
The 5 best Indian restaurants in London
Five London Indian restaurants ranked by public rating strength, review confidence and usefulness for a real city plan.
- Decision points
- 8 useful sections
- Reading time
- 3 minutes
- Source checks
- 1 named checkpoint
- Last reviewed
- 4 SEPTEMBER 2026
How this ranking works
This is a LONNOW editorial shortlist, not a copy of Google’s result order. We considered the branch-specific Google star rating and the number of public reviews visible on 4 September 2026. Review volume acts as a confidence signal: a 4.9 score from a few dozen people does not automatically beat a 4.7 score tested by thousands. We then considered London usefulness, price variety and the distinct reason each address earns a place. Indian food is regionally diverse, so this city-wide list is a gateway rather than a claim that unlike kitchens are directly interchangeable.
1. Dishoom Shoreditch
Dishoom Shoreditch at 7 Boundary Street, Shoreditch displayed 4.8 out of 5 from 47,746 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £20–60. Best for: All-day Bombay café atmosphere. The overwhelming review volume makes this the highest-confidence public rating signal in the Indian shortlist. Expect demand at peak times and check the branch queue policy. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
2. Colonel Saab High Holborn
Colonel Saab High Holborn at 193–197 High Holborn, Holborn displayed 4.8 out of 5 from 6,752 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was Price varies. Best for: Occasion dining. A strong 4.8 score backed by thousands of reviews, suited to a planned central-London dinner rather than an improvised fast meal. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
3. Paro
Paro at 21 Wellington Street, Covent Garden displayed 4.7 out of 5 from 10,245 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £20–30. Best for: Pre-theatre dinner. Its very large review base and Covent Garden position make it a dependable planning option when theatre timing and central transport are part of the decision. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
4. Saffron Soho
Saffron Soho at 63 Old Compton Street, Soho displayed 4.8 out of 5 from 3,514 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £20–30. Best for: Soho convenience. A high rating with meaningful review depth and a moderate central price signal. Check current menus if dietary requirements are central to the booking. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
5. Kricket Soho
Kricket Soho at 12 Denman Street, Soho displayed 4.6 out of 5 from 3,216 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £20–60. Best for: Modern small plates. The numerical rating is lower than the other four, but sustained review volume and a distinct contemporary format keep it in this editorial top five. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
Use the list well
Treat this top five as a decision tool, not an absolute verdict on taste. First choose the right area and meal type, then compare the latest menu, booking terms, accessibility, dietary information and recent review pattern. A high lifetime score can hide a recent operational change, while a new restaurant may be excellent before it has accumulated enough reviews for statistical confidence.
Accuracy, sponsorship and safety
No restaurant paid for a position in this list and sponsored map placements were excluded from the observed set. Google ratings are user-generated opinions, not inspections or LONNOW scores. Review counts are a dated snapshot and may move immediately after publication. Ask the restaurant directly about allergies, halal status, cross-contamination and step-free access; never infer these from cuisine labels or old reviews.
