Cuisine Guide

Top Rated — Best Indian in Central London

Discover handpicked Indian restaurants in Central London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

5 restaurants

1
Brigadiers

Indian BBQ · ££££ · City of London

86Signal

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BBQ Butter Chicken Wings

These wings are 'blackened in a furious spice crust and then doused in a thick butter sauce.' Reviewers describe them as so addictive they've imagined 'popping back alone and having two bowls.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Manthan

Modern Indian · £££ · Mayfair

85Signal

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Ghati Masala Prawns

Regarded as a highlight of the menu, these prawns are described as 'delicate but fiercely flavoured' and are a go-to recommendation for those new to Rohit Ghai's cooking.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Bibi

Modern Indian · ££££ · Mayfair

84Signal

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Sharmaji’s Lahori Chicken

Critics describe this succulent dish as 'tender grilled' chicken served in a 'rich cashew and yoghurt whey sauce' that diners 'rave about for days.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Hoppers

Sri Lankan & South Indian · ££ · Soho

82Signal

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Mutton Rolls

Universally praised across all reviews as the perfect crunchy, spicy starter; described as 'a thick but crisp spring roll heavily filled with grown-up spiced sheep'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

Regional Indian · £££ · Fitzrovia

82Signal

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Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab Sukkha

Described as a 'harmonious' combination of delicate, slightly sweet buns and tender crab flavored with fennel and ginger.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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