Quilon in London

good food. mid service. mid decor. Michelin? maybe not that well deserved.

Fabulous food and very hospitable staff. Most Michilin star restaurants just offer you extra bread, but this reataurant offered me extra of my favorite dish!

Nice food, spice levels are upto mark and service was good. Music is a bit loud. Vegetarian options: For Brunch they had either Veg or Non-Veg

The food was amazing the best Indian food I ve had in London. The staff there also really good!!

Had a fabulous meal. Lovely flavours and good quality. Highly recommend

We had an amazing time. Lovely staff and food was delicious. Made us feel so welcome and very professional would be going again:) thank you!

A Taste of South-west Coastal Indian Cuisine at Quilon As a food enthusiast, I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Michelin-starred Quilon, a restaurant that offers a tantalizing glimpse into the diverse and flavorful cuisines of Goa and Kerala. The Weekday Set Menu I had the privilege of experiencing was a true culinary adventure, showcasing the rich and nuanced flavours of Southwest coastal Indian cuisine. The meal began with two exquisite starters. The Broccoli and Spinach Galette in Plum Sauce was a delightful combination of textures, with the crisp, golden-brown pastry encasing a creamy and flavourful filling. The Baked Halibut coated with Malabar Spices served with curry leaves and kokum, was a delightful display of the restaurants mastery of seafood preparations. The fish was cooked to perfection, with the spices adding a depth of flavour that complemented the natural sweetness of the halibut. Moving on to the mains, the Manglorean Chicken (Kori Gassi) Curry was an absolute standout. The succulent pieces of chicken were cooked in a finely ground fresh coconut-based sauce, infused with a medley of aromatic spices. The result was a dish that was both comforting and bursting with flavour. Next, the Kothu Lamb, with its marinated lamb pieces sautéed with onion, chilli, ginger, and tomatoes on a scorching hot griddle, was a true testament to the chefs culinary prowess. The blend of textures and the intense flavours left a lasting impression. The accompanying side dishes were equally impressive. The Asparagus Beans and Edamame, sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilis, were a delightful play on textures and temperatures. The Mango Curry, featuring fresh mango cooked with yoghurt, and green chillis, and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves, was a delicate and refreshing palate cleanser. And the Malabar Paratha, a soft, layered bread cooked to perfection with pure ghee, was the perfect accompaniment to soak up the rich curries. To conclude the meal, the Bibinca, a Goan speciality served warm with ice cream, was a fitting end to this culinary journey. The warm, custard-like texture of the Bibinca paired beautifully with the cool, creamy ice cream, leaving a lasting impression on my taste buds. I forgot to mention the Mango lassi was simply divine and the mocktails were refreshing. Throughout the entire dining experience, the service at Quilon was impeccable. The team was attentive, and knowledgeable, and ensured that every aspect of the meal was perfectly executed. I would highly recommend Quilon to anyone seeking an authentic and delightful exploration of southwest coastal Indian cuisine, whether its for a casual catch-up with a friend, a business lunch, or a memorable date night.

I went there for my bday with family and friends and everything was just fantastic so keep it up dear

Amazing food, full of flavour, beautifully presented. Very attentive but not disruptive service. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend

We had a lovely evening . The classical music gives the home away from home feeling . The tables are spaced well to give enough privacy to the diners . The staff were very attentive . The food was simple, fresh and authentic . Presentation was elegant . Overall it was a very pleasant experience.

An amazing dining experience. We had the brunch taster menu option and everything thing we ate was so good beyond words!

Definitely not worth the money.

Extremely hospitable and kind. Great ambiance.

One of my favorite restaurants. Has amazing food with a menus that is regularly kept up to date with exciting new dishes. The mango curry and Upum is my favorite dish. They also have an exciting drinks selection with an extensive range of craft beers. For those who dont want to drink alcohol I can recommend the fresh pomegranate juice.

Vegetarian options: The mango curry and appam is delicious. Dietary restrictions: We had a vegan guest, and they offered lots of options. Food : 5/5 |

The food was not amazing

Quilon is an amazing experience. From the time I made the reservation, I was treated with such respect. Upon arrival, we were offered the option of having a drink in the bar before taking our table. At no time did we feel rushed in anyway. They have a unique selection of exotic cocktails available. The atmosphere is very inviting, and romantic. We were then shown to the dining room, where we were offered one of three tables. The wine list is very extensive, we chose a bottle of Tattinger to begin the evening. The dining room manager is very helpful with regard to selecting Starters, appetizers, and entrées based on your taste. I cannot say enough about the service. Because it was exquisite. The entire staff was very approachable, very welcoming and very accommodating. Vegetarian options: There are tasting menus, both with meat, seafood, or vegetarian Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating for vegetarian, and vegan

We had a wonderful experience here!!

One Michelin star Quilon Indian food can be ordered as pure vegetarian food and tastes great There is nothing wrong with Indian food no matter what you choose, it s just that there are better ones. There are not many choices of dishes, but the staple food will definitely help you fill up.

The food is always great and waiting staff are all good but the Manager Ashish he is extremely unfriendly and unwelcoming ! I believe he needs proper customer service training and kept well away from paying customers . what a shame the class and level of this Michelin restaurant has come down after this person joining! I would like to make a formal complaint as a regular customer who has been coming for years ! I would appreciate if someone could look into this persons performance .

Small portions but the food is great. The jack fruit biryani and masala dosa were lovely but very little portion. Rasam soup is a must try. 10/10 for service

Excellent service, great food, and curated by the chef to cater to guests preferences

Tradional looking restaurant, the flavours were extravagant, a great value lunch menu at £48. The Chicken Pepper Masala was the highlight, it looked small on the plate but it gave me a big jolt of happiness when I had my first bite. The tomato rasam was a lovely surprise.

From the moment we entered Quilon the staff was super attentive and friendly. Our waiter Veegie described in detail their cuisine to ensure we would be happy with their menu...and the food was amazing! The preparations are authentic cusine from south India, fantastic spices with layers of flavor! Quilons specialty is seafood - it is fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable - we had a fabulous dinner and would recommend Quilon to our family members and friends.

Food is not affordable for lamb biryani 33 pounds very small quantity taste is OK

Shanthanu looked after us well. Superb service. Head Chef Sri Ram also came to our table and asked us whether everything was ok. The one who served us (forgotten the name - starts with E, (Sounds like Ebinaya or something) was courteous, friendly and efficient.Overall - excellent food superb service and no hesitation in recommending. Every time a unique experience!!

Wonderful South Indian tasting menus and wine pairings.

Had an amazing experience, everyone was so nice and professional, especially Ashish! Food absolutely delicious, def recommend!

Very nice experience overall, good price for the food quality

For an Indian restaurant, I wish they d have more vegetarian options. Nevertheless, the Rasam- I ve grown up drinking it and it tastes so homey and authentic it makes up for everything else.

If there is more stars I would give it to them especially the food Kid-friendliness: One of the few Indian restaurants that have kids menu... Food : 5/5 |

Fantastic staff and service. Food was amazing and very authentic. Drinks need to be reasonably priced. Online menu needs to mention the prices of the dishes. Overall experience made our night very memorable. Thank you.

Quilon is located right next to Taj & is a Michelin Star restaurant. We ordered mini dosa, Broccoli & spinach gallette, rasam, spinach poriyal, chickpeas masala & jackfruit biryani. I personally really liked the rasam & the spinach gallette. The portion sizes are pretty less for the pricing though. Service is exceptional & the atmosphere also boasts of fine dine. Worth trying once but its nothing out of the box.

Fancy Indian food with ace service. Expensive.

Our waiter led with Are you ready . No hello, no introduction, just that. I ve had better greetings at McDonalds. The service was not even close to fine dining. Not even elevated. Food was good. Very very good. Not great but solid. I m uncertain how this is a Michelin star restaurant. I ve been to many, this one does not qualify. A redeeming quality - not expensive and the drinks were excellent.

Had an elevated indian dining experience but still wonder why they deserve a michelin star with such strong flavours and poor servicing. The blend of tastes in each courses where vague.

We went to Quilon with a lot of expectation since it was our first Indian Michelin star experience. Having previously tried one two and three star restaurants in western cuisine, we were excited. We had the Beer tasting menu for dinner. While the food was decent, Im not sure if it was worth the one star Michelin. The different elements within the courses lacked coherence. Somehow I missed the Michelin experience we got the other times we visited Michelin restaurants. The only high point was the beers in the Beer tasting menu. That was really good.

Being a michelin star restaurant and being from Kerala myself, I had high expectations for this restaurant, but the food cant be described as michelin level. You could get food thats tastes as good from your average curry house down the road. The malabar poratta did not taste like authentic poratta and it was very small. Service and ambience was good.

I celebrated my birthday, however I was left disappointed by the food presentation to be honest and the taste wasn t exactly exciting. It s outdated, and lacks atmosphere.

Authentic Indian food, delicately balanced aromatic spices. Wide choice of food and drinks Kid-friendliness: Friendly service and they cater for individual requirements

If you are near Buckingham palace, this restaurant is a must visit. Yards away from Victoria station, Try their weekend brunch which is available on Saturday and Sunday. It is a priced at £48 pp. For 5 very authentic and creative courses. Each course was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. We were very full at the end of it. Just the dessert could have had a choice we felt. It was still very good but another option would have made it even more memorable. Service was impeccable. Ambience was calming with subtle Indian instrumental music transporting you to the wonderful Kerala. There is adequate space between tables to enable you enough privacy. Service is efficient and attentive without intruding your personal space. There is no additional charge whatsoever added to the final bill, so no hidden costs like other restaurants. The icing on the cake was to see the celebrity head chef Mr. Sriram Aylur, whose over 20 years of hard work here has earned them a Michelin star. It is also ideal to celebrate a special occasion such as birthday or anniversary. It is now my favourite restaurant in London, I preferred it to Banaras and Gymkhana. But is neck to neck with Jamavar. Go for it. It is owned by a highly prestigious five star Indian restaurant chain, Taj Hotels. They have a Taj hotel right next to it. This is Taj s second restaurant in London, they also have Bombay Brasserie, which is also awesome. I don t understand some poor reviews, if this is not for you, I don t know what can please you! Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: Great veg selection. Try their jackfruit biryani. Mango Lassi.

[went again 25/05/24. I go every year for my birthday. And didnt disappoint. The Butter Lobster curry with Malabar paratha together, remains a buttery match made in heaven! Be back next May! Oh, Prawn masala is amazing too! /ends]............................................... Went again 27/05/19. Same review as previously! -> Exceptional food here. South Indian seafood. Lobster curry with Malabar paratha to die for. Service is good and they dont take tips. Which is rare. Top3 Indian restaurants outside India, for me. Wheelchair accessibility: No. Have to negotiate a few steps.

AFFORDABLE LUXURY Michelin-starred brunch YOU MUST TRY Quilon: An Exceptional Gastronomic Experience Located in the heart of London, Quilon is a true haven for Indian cuisine enthusiasts. I had the pleasure of trying their brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday and I was absolutely delighted. A Dream Brunch The Quilon brunch is a feast for the senses. Served at the table, it features an array of exceptional dishes created by their talented chefs. The cuisine is South-West coastal Indian, with a Michelin star to its name. Cocktails and Delights The cocktails are a must-try: the Qojito with green chili-infused vodka and the Closer to the Edge with tequila and house-infused spices were my favourites. As for the food, I sampled both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian brunch menus. My highlights? The kosambari in a watermelon cup, herb-crusted seatrout, mini shrimp dosa, Malabar lamb curry, paneer, and tempered asparagus. I even asked for seconds of the best paratha I ve ever tasted! For dessert, the almond and berries roulade stole the show. And let s not forget the masala chai the best I ve ever had, even compared to my trips to India! Ambiance and Service The service is impeccable: cheerful and well-prepared waitstaff make the experience even more enjoyable. The location itself is fantastic, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey. In summary, Quilon is a culinary gem that deserves a visit. I can t wait to go back!

Excellent service , food and the staff went out of their way to please Highly recomnended Food

I had the seafood tasting menu! Incredible.

Quilon at Taj 51: Disappointed Expectations While Quilon, the Indian restaurant at Taj 51 Residence & Suites, boasts a mesmerizing decor with intricate details, it unfortunately fell short on the culinary front. The staff, however, deserves a shoutout for their welcoming and friendly service. However, when it comes to the food, Quilon pales in comparison to other Michelin-starred Indian restaurants like Jamavar or Gymkhana. The dishes we tried were, at best, average and lacked the depth and complexity of flavors one would expect from such a highly-rated establishment. We left feeling rather disappointed, especially considering the price point. Dishes: Unfortunately, there werent any stand-out dishes that we could wholeheartedly recommend. The only thing I would recommend, as it was decent but not mind-blowing is the Fisherman s Catch ; a picture is in this review to highlight this food item. Getting There: If youre planning to visit Quilon and using public transport, the journey is fairly straightforward. Take the Victoria Line on the London Underground and get off at Victoria Station. From there, its a short 8-minute walk to the Taj 51 Residence & Suites on Buckingham Gate. Recommendation: While the friendly staff and beautiful decor create a pleasant ambiance, the food, unfortunately, doesnt live up to the hype. If youre looking for a truly exceptional Indian dining experience, wed recommend exploring other Michelin-starred options like Jamavar or Gymkhana. Vegetarian options: There is dosa and some vegan food items. Kid-friendliness: Yes, they are kid-friendly. However, it s a restaurant that is of high opulence and diners liking an element of tranquil.

Highly recommended. Here you can eat refined South Indian cuisine, served as set tasting menus. We ate the fish and shellfish menu with appetizer, eight small courses including a soup and a main dish. The class of the kitchen is evident from the balance between the herbs, spices and the very expertly controlled temperature of the preparations. That was a hit with every bite. Highlights were a crab croquette, a salty-sour herb-lentil-tomato soup (rasam), a shrimp and tamarind curry, fish in coconut sauce, green asparagus and beans with coconut-mustard seed crumble. The freshly baked puff pastry paratha roll was phenomenal. We asked for and promptly received a second one. The dessert may not have been Indian (pistachio chiffon cake with chocolate and a glass of Sauternes), but it was a perfect fit. The atmosphere is stylish and quiet. You can just listen and speak, without drunken screaming people messing things up, which is exceptional for London on a Friday evening. There is no flat Bollywood decor, no loud music and good lighting so you can see your plate. The service is young but reassuring, loose, knowledgeable about the ingredients and never bossy. We took the wine pairing with five suggestions, which was good quality (British, South Africa, Italy, Argentina and French) but perhaps a beer would have been good too. Considering the irrational madness of price inflation in post-Brexit London (April 2024), we paid a very correct all-in price.

We had a wonderful time at Quilon. My husband had the seafood tasting menu and I had the vegetarian tasting menu. Portion sizes were perfect and all of the food complimented each other nicely. As great as the food was, what really stood out to us was the service. Every person we interacted with was friendly and helpful, and it was clear that every member of the team cares deeply about the food and the dining experience. They provided helpful recommendations on everything from what to order to how to eat everything we were served. We ve done our fair share of traveling and this was an absolutely stand-out experience for us.

Amazing food and service.

Very well executed classic Indian cuisine. Be careful, this means that it can be very spicy. Personally its to my taste but others may be surprised. Smiling and attentive service without ostentation.

Absolutely speechless. One of the best meals we have ever eaten and the service was wonderful. Highly recommend!

A disappointing Michelin experience. The food was really just mediocre with much of it lacking the depth of flavor for which Indian food is famous. In particular, the chef s specialty black cod was bland (albeit, cooked very well). I found the same to be true of the Fisherman s Catch appetizer (save the scallop). The waitress thought that I had not ordered enough and was insistent I order more which made for an uncomfortable circumstance. It created a weird dynamic for the rest of the meal where it felt like she was unhappy with me. Overall, I found the restaurant to be overpriced and not memorable. I think much better Indian can be found in London.

The place is stunning. Staff is very nice. We went there for a birthday celebration and really enjoyed the meals. Some vegetarian dishes can look a bit the same, but overall, they are very tasty, very well seasoned, and beautifully presented.

The food is very good but be careful the dishes marked as spicy really are! Masala is 3 chili peppers out of 3 according to the scales we have here. The coconut chicken I would say 1.5 out of 3. I gave it 4 stars because I had the impression that the server was pushing consumption a little by offering lots of sides. Really excellent dessert in the photo (pistachio ball and black sesame pistachio cake)

Decidedly disappointing, especially considering what you are expecting from a Michelin restaurant. Primary server was very professional and accomodating with solid recommendations, but after that there were some clear short-comings as it relates to the service of the food, which is one of the primary things your are paying for. In fact, it seemed like some of the staff was being trained during live dinner services which should never be done. Had to continually ask for water to be refilled, food was bought to the table while one of the two was in the bathroom which meant there was no explanation for what everything was, asked for a spicy and was average heat at most. Overall, for the price paid, was the most disappointing dinner in London for th 5 nights we were there. Would not recommend - go to a mid-level (non-Michelin) indian restaurant and you will be much happier.

*BE AWARE OF BULLY SERVERS* I have come along with my pregnant wife and been bullied by servers behind my back. They were laughing at us with finger pointing, and when we looked at them, they were dispersed silently. Bullying customers is shocking in 2024. I recommend not considering this restaurant, even though the food is nice. Note to the bully servers: We have come as customers, not beggars. Treating every customer equally matters. We have paid £96, even though we didnt fully have our brunch meal. Due to this humiliation, we left the place immediately.

I visited this restaurant on the 19th of April with my wife for a nice meal out. The food on the whole was ok and packed a fair bit of heat. Although this wasnt far off the quality of my local 0 Michelin star restaurant. I found pieces of crab shell in the crab cake and nearly chipped a tooth. However the scallop and Halibut were fantastic. I told the waiter and this was acknowledged somewhat and forgotten about. They had also forgotten to bring a dish to the table that was ordered with no apology, just a want to correct me for saying it was mango instead of pineapple. (We didnt have the menu to hand to look at). Upon finishing our mains which were nice (lamb was unbelievably tender and the chicken tender and moist), the waitress was quite pushy and offended that we didnt eat all the food. She told us we could take our time and finish despite being quite clear we had eaten enough. I eventually asked for it to go to stop the awkwardness with her hanging around the table watching us. I noticed that this happened to another diner sitting opposite us, who cut her food up (to look like she had tried some) in a bid to stop the interrogation from the wait staff as to why she didnt want anymore food. They were approached multiple times and again the same awkward standing and staring. I also found it frustrating being told how to eat my meal when the food was set down. Being told to use my hands with the bread and to dip it in the curry sauce. Seems pretty straight forward to me and when I am paying £200 for a sub par meal, Ill eat it how I want. Dessert did not live up to the expectations either with the panna cotta being rather lumpy, grainy and bland with a bland, runny sauce poured all over. I was left disappointed as this was absolutely not Michelin star service or food. Average food, large amount of misplaced pretentiousness and a lacking experience.

This is perfectly nice food. But its a very long way from Michelen star, I honestly dont know how they got it. Were it a regular restaurant, this is a 4/5 . But at this price and the claimed reputation, its a 2 / 5. My tomato rice was warm but bland. The chicken fine, but not particularly succulent and the flavours flat and singular. My local Indian takeaway in Cascais, Portugal is better TBH. Which is a shame as I really wanted to love this place.

Tried the seafood and non-vegetarian (with wine pairing) taster menu. Certainly prepared the seafood one. Ambience is great, it s one of the few Kerala restaurants with a Michelin star. Must go for South Indians. Very friendly staff.

I ve dined at over 20 Michelin starred restaurants and this one is the worst of them. Food was served while I was away to the washroom. The only drinks We ordered was one sparkling water and one distilled and they could still the mistake by giving us only distilled water. The presentation of dishes was dull and the taste was lack of excitement. However, £50-60 for lunch is rather cheap for the whole package.

Good food and wine. Good ambience

Had their set brunch, delicious, plenty of food, courteous staff, would definitely return

A South India themed restaurant. We visited for lunch which had set menu. We went for vegetarian menu and were not disappointed. Great preparation and taste. Staff is friendly and restaurant has warm and inviting atmosphere. Although, the price is at higher end but definitely justified by tasty food.

Incredible food. We had the six course seafood tasting menu and it was unreal from start to finish. It s hard to pinpoint a favourite as it was all fantastic. The staff were amazing, so welcoming and kind!

Our first Indian experience. We didnt really know what to expect. Had an aperitif upon entering the bar. This was prepared correctly. We got a quiet table for 2 of our choice. The wall had some splashes, it needs to be cleaned sometimes. We were given a choice of 3 menus. Only seafood, mix, veggie. We chose the mixed menu. We got some dips but it was not very well explained how this all worked... . One by one they were tasty but very spicy. At the same time came a leaf soup, equally spicy. Then 3 more dishes with different components. Very tasty. The matching wines were also delicious! Great experience! Price quality really ok!

Myself and my partner dined at Quillon a few months back and I had forgotten to review but I have to say that this was one of the most disappointing meals Ive had in a restaurant. With starters that were bland and a curry which wasnt any better than you would find in your average Indian restaurant. The price tag of £170 for a basic meal with bad service meant I could only give it a 1 star. Maybe my expectations were high for a Michelin star restaurant but I was severely underwhelmed and over charged. Save your money and go get a ready meal, youll feel just as satisfied.

My visit to Quilon left me with mixed feelings. While the restaurant deviates from the typical Indian menu with its Goan-style offerings, it caters predominantly to seafood lovers. As someone less inclined towards seafood, the experience fell short of expectations. The prices, akin to Michelin standards, felt steep for what turned out to be a less-than-stellar overall experience. The portions were on the smaller side, and the service, particularly the wait for the bill, was notably average, having said that the lady who saw us off today and offered to put my childrens coats on them was extremely kind and is an asset to the restaurant. Despite some positive aspects like the lamb shank, the lack of a vibrant dining atmosphere leaves room for improvement. For those not enamoured with seafood or Goan cuisine, alternative options may offer a more satisfying Indian Michelin experience in London.

Great service and food which is a credit to Quilon Dietary restrictions: Very receptive to different dietary requirements Food : 5/5 |

Quilon is an outstanding restaurant, perfect for a special occasion or celebration. Food quality is consistently excellent, while the ambience and spacing of the tables also contribute to a pleasant evening. However, it is the service that really makes Quilon stand out as exceptional. Attention to detail, willingness to accommodate bespoke requests, team work and thoughtful suggestions all combine for a special evening.

Glenna, juno and shantanu were amazing serving us. They made our night so cheerful and memorable.

The food was quite good, as one would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant. We got the seafood tasting menu and quite enjoyed the first few courses. However, Quilon missed the mark with everything else. The cocktails were average, the atmosphere wasn t ideal - with bright lighting and the music too loud to enjoy a quiet, relaxed meal. Most disappointing were the service and level of hospitality, which were certainly not up to the mark - despite the many staff members flitting around, we were not offered tea or coffee, were ignored for a long time after the dessert service, and generally did not feel like we were well taken care of. Disappointed with the overall experience despite enjoying the food.

For a Michelin star restaurant, food is very average. Got pepper chicken which was pink in the middle.

My husband and I had mixed feelings about our visit to Quilon. We tried the Non-vegetarian tasting menu. On one had we loved the duck roast, the lamb curry and artichokes! Also thank you for the anniversary cake at the end. It was a sweet gesture which we really appreciated. On the other hand, I was not impressed with the service and overall experience due to following three points: 1) My duck roast had two mustard dips while my husband s duck roast came with one mustard and other green chutney dip. 2) the glasses in which we were served rasam were not clean. We had to wipe the glass base in order to be able to hold the drink without getting our hands dirty. The server also didn t explain us what she brought. After looking at our confused faces she just asked it s Rasam , you know what it is right? 3) I had a hair on the bottom of my red velvet cake! See attached photos. The manager was very kind. He apologized and waived off 20 pounds from the total bill to compensate. We had come to Quilon expecting much better quality. Due to this experience, we ve been offered a 25% discount voucher for next dining experience but I m not sure if I wanna go back! Will definitely edit my review in case we go back.

Simply the best place for a proper Indian

Eating at Quilon is sheer unalloyed pleasure. The food is a treat for the tastebuds. The ambience is relaxed and transports you to a household in the ancient kingdom of Quilon in Southern India. The staff are friendly but professional, with nothing seemingly a problem; not even an ultra mischievous 5 year old and her clumsy Dad! Vijay, who served us was affable, attentive and a paragon of patience. Chef Sriram and his team are magicians in the kitchen and the long standing association with the Michelin star is of course fully deserved. Would recommend very strongly and go again and again.

A delightful Indian food experience in London. Not to be missed.

We came here for the Christmas Eve to drink something. I had a frozen mango margarita and my husband a qojito; both drinks were really amazing and the staff is very polite and nice. Update: Today we came for dinner. We had the seafood tasting menu and it was amazing. I asked for not so much spicy food and they made it less spicy just for me. The restaurant staff were also very nice and polite, very careful about the guests needs.

Food was good but not the best. The malabar lamb biryani was very good. Cottage cheese and coloured pepper was not as spicy as the biryani, even though it was mentioned as spicy on the menu. The staff was very friendly. What I didn t like, was that they did not accept contactless payments! Not sure if others had the same experience as us, or whether we were singled out, but we were not told about this before.

What a find! My husband and I have been exploring new restaurants and this one is a keeper. The lemon rice was divine, all the curries well balanced and the service very good too.

Amazing!

only after experiencing the dinner, one realises what it takes to get a Michelin Star. great improvisation of Indian West Costal menu. great presentation, great service.

Amazing host, hostess, servers, and the FOOD! It will ruin you for any other Indian Restaurants.

An exceptional top-end restaurant. We were part of a work related event as a group of about 20. Service and food were phenomenal.

Staff is very attentive. Food selection is great if you like seafood Indian. I had lamb shank and was delighted by its buttery flavor, but not spicy enough for my taste. Also, first time I had Indian Gin, so that was a plus. Not surprisingly, the Gin was very floral and flavorful.

Delicious cuisine. Rarely visiting Indian restaurants but this will be visited again for sure. Recommend Vegetarian options: Good range for vegetarians

Excellent food and great service.

Beautiful restaurant with the most delicious modern Indian food Ive ever eaten, and a brilliant wine list to match. Vegetarian options: Excellent vegetarian options

Love this place. Service is the best. Food is fantastic. The Roti is divine

Quillon was excellent. The food is highly authentic. The customer service was good. Speed of service delivery is good. The only downside that they dont have any authentic deserts and their Lassi is below average. 8f they sort out parking that would be wonderful it is definitely worth an experience. Vegetarian options: Great choice of vegetarian options. Disas, idling, chapatti, authentic variety of chutneys etc.

Excellent tasting food especially the fish - some of the best Indian fish I ve eaten. Service was excellent (even if everyone whispers!). They also serve halal! Would come again and highly recommend. One of the best Indian places in London fine dining.

When all the pubs are standing room only or if you are just looking for an alternative to the typical English fare, this place is a calm, cool, quiet, change of pace. I was there in December 2022 and the food was divine, the service was attentive, and the climate was relaxed. A bit on the pricey side but I highly recommend.

Brunch menu is absolutely fantastic and very good value for money for the feast that you get! Wouldnt hesitate to recommend this place. Great atmosphere and staff. Mini shrimp dosa, masala seabass and the brocolli and spinach chop were my favourites.

We went for lunch before our tour. Excellent preparation and presentation of dishes and entrees. Satisfying to the senses!

Restaurant: Great ambience, clean toilets. Service: exceptionally good service. Food: portions are small for the price. The complimentary papad and rasam were really good and adds that surprise package to what restaurant has to offer. Starters: mini masala Dosa was good. It was just decent Dosa. Sambar was not great. Very mild and could have been little spicy. Southern saat was exceptional. Broccoli and spinach gallette was slightly oily but tasted really good. Main: Tava parathas were really good with lots of layers. Mango curry is a must have. As a south Indian myself, I must say this is the must have in this restaurant. Cottage cheese and colored peppers was decent. I was particularly disappointed with the use of basmati rice in both tomato and lemon rice given that south Indian rice recipes do not call for flavoured rice. Lemon rice very tangy. Tomato rice was much better with flavours balanced. Drinks: we tried multiple drinks qojito and frozen mango margarita. Both drinks failed to capture any essence of south India for me. But they were decent nevertheless. Dessert: We had room for very less dessert so we ordered only one baked yoghurt. It was so good that we ended up ordering another one. It comes with three flavours: mango, lychee and jaggery. Jaggery one is ultimate. Overall the food is really good though the portions could have been better for the premium price. Vegetarian options: Separate menu section for vegetarian varieties.

Overall a good experience with exceptional and friendly service. Food was good but not what I would expect from a one-star restaurant in terms of creativity and presentation. The atmosphere is very minimalistic and lacks warmth which gives it a business-like feel. Food

We were greeted well, with the waitress taking our coats and showing us to our reserved table. My family and I got the vegetarian taster menu and a few cocktails. The food is very low risk with basic tastes. Hardly any spice and even dishes where you may feel they could make it more sour or add a tangy kick it never came. The cocktail was not very strong either. Service was friendly and explained the dishes but were not very attentive in refilling water. Overall for £60 to £70 per head Id recommend saving your money and going to a nicer restaurant in Mayfair. Weighing up the price and standard of food it was not worth it.

Very average food

Loved the food and staff. Great service.

The best South Indian food you can get (apart from your Mums). Loved the mini poppadoms and chutney. Masala dosa with sambar was perfect, and presentation for the starters was amazing. Only bad point was the price of the fresh indian mango and ice cream dessert. 14.50 for some fruit and ice cream seems a bit steep.

The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Impeccable service. We ordered the braised lamb shank and fish curry with spinach and rice. Everything was outstanding. We were even surprised with fresh mango for dessert, which was not on the menu. if you like Indian cuisine you will not be disappointed.

Highly recommend the seafood tasting menu you get small portions of everything but be prepared it takes several hours to finish all the courses. The fish curry was probably my favorite but it was all very good.

Authentic food, fabulous service.

Happened upon this place while walking around London and decided to stop in for dinner. Thoroughly enjoyed the jackfruit biryani as well as the starter of chutneys and sauces. Dinner was excellent. Vegetarian options: Very nice options for people who dont eat meat.

Wow! What an experience.

Great dining experience by Taj !

Amazing service , so thoughtful. Food was delicious.. l

The food was very good. Thank you :)

I was really blown away exquisite food, and truly excellent service. The rasam drink, crab cakes, paratha and laventini cocktail stuck out in particular. I highly recommend Quilon, and will return. In photos: the fruit salad and laventini cocktail

The Beer and Curry tasting menu was incredible. Beautifully presented courses that tasted even better. Very good value as well.

One star Quilon Good Indian food, I ordered the non-vegetarian Tasting Menu ~ There are three appetizer sauces on the right in the picture 1, the one on top is lemon peel , super sour! The one down there is extremely spicy! Thanks to my favorite Mango Lassi for coming to the rescue [laughing] The first dish is just right. The green one on the right is broccoli pancake with plum sauce, and the crab cake in the middle. Needless to say, the dark red one on the left is beet pancake with fried skin. Its crispy, but actually soft and glutinous when you bite it. Its served with mango sauce, which is sweet and sour. My favorite is Lemon Sole . The fish fillet in the third picture is green because it has been marinated in a sauce containing a lot of coriander. The fish was made, soaked in spices, and then fried, and then took a bite of the Thousand-Floor Pancake. The waiter even asked me jokingly if I wanted another piece of fish [face covering] followed by a cup of tomato soup with a lot of spices added in it. After drinking this glass of poisonous wine the main course is neither praise nor criticism, but it is amazing, curry chicken breast, garlic fried asparagus and snow peas, lamb fried fragrant rice, the white one is a yogurt sauce sprinkled with a few pomegranates and diced mango; Pre- The desert is passion fruit blackberry mousse, and the dessert is pistachio cake and ice cream, which is nothing special. Finally, the dinner ends with a pot of Darjeeling tea

Exceptional food, service and hospitality. Embrace the culinary skills of Sriram and his team.

The best fish curry Ive ever had

What a fantastic restauraunt! It is Michelin star treatment all the way. I am a big hot curry eater and this restaurants use of spices blew my my mind. The menu is a coastal menu but I decided to eat the slow cooked lamb one of thier specialties. I cant ever remember tasting spice this good. Thank you vergy much. Simon folland. I will return.......

Being an Epicure premium member had a poor experience. Found a fly in my drink which might happen but appalled by the reaction of wait staff after that. Taj needs to pull up socks. Staff should know hospitality and menu.

In a nutshell , Michelin service with a standard curry . The three of us went last night to celebrate a birthday , i wanted a taster menu (£110 per person) but the waiter said we all had to order tasters or its a la carte for us all , it made no sense at all . so we opted a la carte . I have to say the food was super average , we live in North London and the standard and quality of Indian food is at its highest level with mounting fierce competition all around us the taste of good Indian food is really high in this region. So in comparison we ended up paying alot lot more (£279.00) just for the bells and whistles. We booked this place as it was a Micheline star but im sorry the food did not match the status . But the level of service was top notch .

Overpriced. Was not blown away for this extortionate price. Was a bit deceived by the waiter when only 2 of us wanted starters and he said he would share it over 4 plates but we were instead charged for 4 starters costing more than the main courses! Nice ambiance and friendly service for my mothers birthday celebration, but the food was definitely not worth the money. Found the signature quilon fish curry pretty bland unfortunately and the lobster was over salted. The prawn curry was one ok dish, being quite flavorful. As we are a family with South Indian origins, we were expecting a lot from this Michelin starred restaurant and were quite disappointed. I would not consider dining here again since there are so many more reasonably priced options that are much tastier!

Excellent Experience

Weekend brunch (you have no other choice on a weekend) was very underwhelming. Food was uninspired and quite plain for both elaboration and taste. And quite expensive (48£) for what s offered. Service was kind but very slow. Full of screaming kids = no atmosphere.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options available Food

Not bad. Service could be better

Celebrated my birthday here and truly fantastic experience. I did come here for a full foodie tasting experience many years before but this time I was so happy to come with my husband. The prawn curry was absolutely sublime and we were very impressed by the exceptional service. The papadams weee served with exquisite chutney and pickles. The rasam in the glasses was a fabulous touch. The baked yoghurts at the end were a touch of class. I will bring my dad here next time. The flavours of south India are shining here. Thank you.

Got lucky, booked this place last min. They specialise in South Indian seafood, We got the seafood taster menu. They altered their taster menu for us a little bit which was really nice of them. Service was excellent. Staff very friendly. Food was delightful. This place does live up To it s Michelin star rating.

I was so surprised that I didn t find this restaurant before. It s sooooo good! We were fairly demanding guests but no request was too small for the sweet n super courteous staffs. On to the food. The mini dosa with shrimp inserts was really cute n tasty. The street snack was also really tasty. The chicken 65 . Yes it is a south indian dish was great . For someone who had had a fair share of both nice fakes and fancy indian food in London, eating at Quilon was just full of surprises because the menu is not the common menu one usually get at other indian restaurants. Nice surprises!! My partner and I will be back soon!!!

Rubbish food. A ready meal has more flavour. Have since been sick for 2 days. Pushy waiters and outrageous bill. Total rip off

Was good food, unique style and presentation. Sambar came in a little cocktail glass, unique. Saat, a South Indian chaat with fried little idli s. Had a thaali which was decent, but normal presentation. Overall neat place. Service was lacking. Staff wasn t able to understand me fully or my questions, where they had to bring in another staff member who was very helpful. Love that the staff is from Kerala, true to the restaurant s roots, but better communication would be nice.

Quilon has very good South Indian food. The menu is limited but authentic. Vegetarian options: Wide variety of vegetarian options Food : 5/5 |

Excellent Indian restaurant. Excellent value for money. The food is excellent (the naan is divine) and spicy just right. Very attentive and fast service. Very pleasant cozy atmosphere. I will definitely come back.

Delicious. Vegetarian tasting menu superb. Delightful service, thank you

In our experience, the only Indian restaurant in London that truly customizes the spice level of food. We wanted to have some vegetarian things and some seafood --but both on the absolutely mild side. No chilies or strong spices. The chef here was able to do just that. The food tasted exactly the way it should. The service was attentive and courteous. Vegetarian options: Excellent and unique vegetarian options such as Okra fry, mango curry, and whole roasted baby potatoes.

Very nice food

I can not say enough good things about this place! The service was outstanding and the food was some of the best i have ever had.

Great South Indian food, good wines and good service as well.

I went there to eat with my wife and 2 friends on the 6.8 the next 9 days I had very bad case of diarhea the doctor just called me today and told me that I got salmonella and I got the diagnosis and have to take antibiotics

The set menu had a lot of absolutely exceptional items, but a few that I wasnt so fond of. Still great overall.

Good ambiance. Good seating arrangements. One can have conversation. Music is light. Service is good. Has Konkani, kerala , and other southern india flavors to the meal. True to its expertise with good innovation . Food had flavor and appropriate spice blend that gel well. The level of spice was good enough to give a taste and flavor. We order chicken coriander, the idli and fried cauliflower for starters. For main course was okra, chicken curry, and paneer. Overall, good experience.

While we have been here several times in the past, we visited a few weeks ago to relish their seasonal Onam Sadhya. As always, excellent atmosphere and the signature Taj service marked a great experience overall. The sadhya (traditional kerala assortment menu) was served in a carefully curated setting (rasam served in a goblet, dosa folded in to a starter, mattu karuppan boiled rice served as coconut rice etc). The rasam was from out of the world!! I had nearly 6 servings and still couldn t get enough! The rest of the items were well prepared and carefully chosen to provide a great experience. If one thing they will need to get better at (only marginal room for improvement) is work on the authenticity of some of the main course dishes as felt they were slightly adapted to widen the target audiences. Remember, we never temper with the grand mother s dish. As they say in Italy, do what you want, but, don t change the tortellini s. Else apart, a great experience and their Onam special menu is fabulous. Will certainly get back for the next season. Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options Kid-friendliness: They were warm as ever and welcomed my four year old and provided a well placed table to ensure guests without kids didn t have to experience kids right beside.

Amazing food,really delicious and unique flavours, just like the 8 star rating of the Taj .. thank you for the great service

Wow! Visiting Americans with not much access to Indian food in the States. What a treat! Had the tasting menu with my family and from start to finish, great food, great service. Highly recommended

Not what you expect when you hear the word Michelin. Bland food, poor service and a ridiculous bill for what we received. I guarantee your local Indian restaurant does better food. Food : 2/5

It was authentic southern Indian restaurant.

Lovely dinner experience with great service and delicious Indian cuisine. We stumbled on this restaurant by researching our hotel (Conrad St. James) that we stayed nearby. It so happens that a reservation was available for our final night in the city and were so glad we decided to dine herem The ambiance is modern, elegant and inviting with lots of seating available. We were looked after by a very nice server and team, who were genuinely warm and welcoming. The menu was explained well and we ended up choosing the sea food tasting menu for the evening. As this restaurant specializes in sea food, it was agreat choice. The food was truly delicious, all courses expertly crafted and prepared. Very impressive, even my wife who typically does not like Indian food, absolutely loved it! We ended up not doing the wine pairing, but sampled some of their cocktails instead. They were very good, especially one called Indian lady. The delicious desert was also part of the course which was enhanced by a special birthday slice for my birthday celebration. Overall, this restaurant is outstanding, definitely up there with some of the best Ive been fortunate to dine in. 5/5 Highly recommended.

Amazing service and unbelievably good food.

What a great experience went on a Sunday afternoon and was a great experience trying new foods in a different style. Customer Service is the one for me. Couldnt be more helpful.

I cannot say enough amazing things about this restaurant. This is one of the very few Indian restaurants you re fine that is a Michelin star take on South Indian cuisine from the state of Kerala. Many of the dishes I ve enjoyed eating at home was presented here in a refined, upscale manner full of flavor respectably, representing the traditions of Kerala cuisine. I highly recommend this restaurant when in London.

Food was good but what was exceptional was how caring my waitress was about my gluten intolerance. She was so kind and attentive and took care of everything. Such a wonderful experience from that perspective. Never felt like a pain

Incredibly delicious food. The cellar is great for private parties with 10 to 20 participants.

One of the best places for sea food and experience

Authentic South West Indian food. You could literally close your eyes and order blindly and not go wrong. 10/10 would eat here for every meal until I die.

It is a Michelin star restaurant. So it is British version of authentic south indian food. Still I found it good for non Indians to start exploring cuisine just to get the feel of it.

Very average. Service is horrible, can t expect that from a Michelin.

Food

After having great experiences of dining at the Bombay Brasserie, we went to dine at the Quilon (part of the same Taj Group of Hotels) with a lot of expectations! The staff are very courteous, the service is great. The ambience is good too. We were let down though by the vegetarian food. Firstly there are hardly 1 or 2 vegetarian starters and very limited choice on the main course too. Both the vegetarian dishes we ordered were pretty ordinary. They lacked the quality and taste. Not a standard that we expected from a Michelin Star restaurant. It was disappointing. However, there are plenty of non-vegetarian options and the food ordered was liked better. On providing the feedback at the time of dining, one of the key members of staff apologised and removed the vegetarian food charges completely. It was a very appreciative gesture. Not many restaurants do that. Also as it was nice of them to offer a celebratory gesture as it was a special occasion for us. I appreciate the restaurant reaching out to me again asking for a detailed feedback and they have apologised again mentioning that they are taking the feedback very seriously and will act on it. Vegetarian options: Please see my comments above specifically related to Vegetarian menu/food.

Quilon absolutely deserves its Michelin star. Everything was perfect from walking in the door, the warm greeting, atmosphere and of course the amazing food. Nothing is too much trouble for the team, they explained the menu, the region and how different cuisine is in India. If you havent been, I would highly recommend it. I was particularly impressed at some of the small touches, they were aware it was our anniversary and there was a small treat from the chef to celebrate, a small thing for them, but a huge thing for us. Well done and keep p the amazing work.

we celebrated our wedding anniversary with non veg taster menu Saturday. Was so delicious and they made it special by giving us extra dessert and photo The manager also makes sure your having great time. Highly recommend

A very elegant restaurant, very knowledgeable waiters and waitresses. The food was amazing, there is a tasting menü we chose where you can taste many types of food from the menü.

The food here is so incredible that I had a mini Ratatouille moment when I bit into a piece of the masala dosa dipped in sambar and chutney: I was immediately transported back in time to my grandmothers kitchen. The menu is a brilliant interplay of simple south indian flavours within a modern palette composition. It is a fantasy dance where south India meets Italy. My other favourites were: Malabar parotha (incredible layers and served at the perfect temperature), asparagus-coconut starter, mango dip and lastly the dessert (chocolate ganache, pistachio cake and berry sorbet). Chefs kiss! Vegetarian options: Best restaurant in London, undoubtedly.

A moment full of heart and stomach

The Quillon has maintained excellent food and service for more than a decade that I have known it. Last night was first visit in years and impressive as ever. Thank you

I am discerning and tough but I can t find enough superlatives to describe our experience. Thoroughly satisfying. Congratulations Santanu chef sriram and team. Food

Its okish, for the main course did not stand out for me personally. I had higher expectations considering its awarded a Michelen Star. So essentially the exam question is Is it worth the premium price you pay?

The scallion pancakes are delicious. You can refill them for free after eating. Everything is delicious. The tea is delicious.

Definitely one of the best Indian restaurants in London. Quilon and Amaya are my favourites in town. Better than Chutney Mary or Veeraswamy and much better than the likes of the overhyped Dishoom etc.

Delicious food. Complex flavors perfectly executed. Pricing is alright for this level of cuisine. Just the service was not so great, but saved by the great variety and quality of dishes

Fantastic experience. We were a group of 7 and we all really enjoyed it.

Hooray for a quiet ambience, so rare in todays London. Food is beyond excellent, lovely blends of spices and succulent lamb, chicken, and fish. Staff friendly and efficient. Cant wait to go again.

Good address offering recipes from South-West India whose specificity is seafood/fish. Not my favorite Indian restaurant but its a change from Butter Chicken.

We booked Quilon for our sons birthday lunch. We were told that the menu would be a set menu but we were not disappointed. The service was top class and the food spread was quite good. The affair was mostly South Indian and tasted authentic. Giving 4 stars for the atmosphere as I expected a bit more from a Michelin Star restaurant, but the food and service were top notch and hence 5 stars for them.

Excellent food. Different menu to regular Indian restaurants in London. Staff are very attentive and suggest flexible tasting menus. A lot of vegetarian options as well. Good selection of drinks. Nice ambience - not at all noisy. Great for a catch-up with friends/colleagues Vegetarian options: Lot of choice

I highly recommend that people do not go here. The food was pleasant enough however the restaurant rips people of then lies to them. I am OK paying top prices for good food and service however they charged me £130 for 2 beers. Yes 2 beers. Thought I was paying £13 (£6.5 each). They then, in writing, after I questioned this outrageous day light robbery, told me how exclusive the beer was - Blah - Blah. I then showed them that I can buy it online for £5.50. Exclusive...hmmm! Now, Im ok paying £15/ beer as its a nice ambience etc. but £65. Honestly, this is outrageous. They have lost my companys business and also my clients business for the foreseeable future until this is rectified Quilon - penny wise, pound foolish DO NOT GO - If I could make this a ZERO star I would

It is evident that the quality of the raw materials is excellent, as is the friendly treatment of all the staff and the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant. However, the waiter recommended a menu that for our taste was very spicy and a lot of food.

While visiting London for Thanksgiving, we came here after a great meal six years ago. Today s meal was very disappointing. We were seated at too large a table for the group so it was difficult to share dishes with each other, some dishes were only lukewarm, staff rushed us through the meal, small portions for the prices, some dishes just were not tasty and presentation was uninspiring, staff were cleaning up while we were still eating. Not worthy of its Michelin star. Would not come here again.

Very much just ok indian food. Came here beacuse they hold a michelin star, very expensive for what it is. The restaurant is at the Taj hotel. Very nice.

Very bad approach. Please dont go in there with normal dress and style they wont mind. They only even talk with people with high standards.

This was our first time eating South Indian cuisine so the waiter guided us on what to order. Every dish was flavorful, original and delicious. What surprised us is how light we felt at the end of the meal. Usually we feel really heavy after eating Indian currys. In contrast the South Indian cuisine made us feel full but light. Instead of cream and ghee they use spices and coconut milk so the food is easier to digest. The staff were on point; friendly and accommodating, attentive but not intrusive. It might seem a bit expensive but the prices are appropriate for the high level of service and quality of the food. There is also no tipping so the prices are reflective of the entire experience. Thank you Quilon, we loved our evening with you!

High end innovative and unusual Indian cuisine. Staff is very courteous and friendly, the atmosphere is elegant, and the food very good. We tried the sampler and had a very good experience. The prawns were excellent and the baked bass was super. Overall a great memorable, evening. Vegetarian options: Veg options are available and they also recommend dishes worth trying.

One of a kind experience. Known for coastal south Indian food Kerala and goan style. The food and the drinks were up to the class. We went in with chefs recommendation. Both veg and non-veg starters tasted delicious.

Great restaurant and food is delicious but extremely expensive! Service is excellent as well Food