Kanishka by Atul Kochhar
Modern Indian restaurant Kanishka by Atul Kochhar, 17-19 Maddox St, London W1S 2QH, United Kingdom:
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Address: 17-19 Maddox St, London W1S 2QH, United Kingdom
Website: kanishkarestaurant.co.uk
Phone number: +44 20 3978 0978
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Latitude: 51.5131514Longitude: -0.1418669
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Hadi Fariborzi
Fantastic, innovative Indian food in a nice, atmospheric setting. Casual dining and reasonable prices for food and drink. Well worth a visit.
3 months ago
Bryce Murphy
The food is mediocre at best, service is OK. Ambience is vibrant and the bar looks elegant. Would not recommend it for food though.
3 months ago
Pat Pate
Loved the food and great staff. We had a great evening! Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the dishes.
2 months ago
woody barry
Excellent food. The momos are really good - enough so that we came back a second time just for that. The biryani was excellent as well. The service was great - our hostess was amazing and very helpful. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend.
2 months ago
Tiffany Evans
I think the low (ish) ratings on this place is purely driven by the price. My fiancé and I went on a Friday night and had a beautiful vegetarian meal. Service was impeccable and overall value was good. I’d go to this place over Benares any day. I do think that some of the mains are pricey for Indian food, but that’s the market. If you’re looking for a dinner for 2 around £100, it’s a good option.
2 months ago
Jamie Round
I walked passed this sparkling and inviting little place and decided to sample their cocktails. I ordered the rhubarb gin and tonic. The bar staff were very polite and although I didn't dine on this occasion, I will be returning to sample the dishes that have been highly recommended. The atmosphere was calm and elegant. A wonderful first visit!
3 weeks ago
Trevor Durack
Hands down, the best Indian of my life so far.
Thanks to timeout and a willing friend, I was able to let my tastebuds discover this place last night and they will forever be grateful.
Out of all the dishes there was only one I didn’t take too but everything else was simply delightful.
I can only wish my stomach was bigger.
The staff were second to none. Friendly, attentive, informative and efficient.
Could not want anything more from a dining experience.
I just wish I had cash on me for a tip...
But I will make sure I have some for next time I visit.
3 weeks ago
Charles Kephart
Great food and exemplary service. A really incredible whisky selection too. We tried a selection of dishes between the four of us. The Guinea fowl thukpa was delicious and my first experience of an Indian noodle dish. The goat was absolutely spectacular, warming spice and beautiful cardamom flavours. Portion size was generous.
3 months ago
Egivan Carvalho
We had the tasting menu and the dishes served were unbelievable
10 months ago
Yash Agrawal
Food was amazing, service Brilliant, wine fantastic. So many good looking dishes on the menu I can't wait to go back and taste more of the menu.
6 months ago
Shanta Biswal
Had a lovely time, friendly staff
3 weeks ago
Eileen Young
Excellent service and tasting menu. Worth visiting in the few days I was in the UK. Thanks to Rizvan for great service.
6 months ago
Louis Sense
Food was awesome with tonnes of flavour that I’ve only experienced in India before. The owner and chef came and spoke to us personally to ask about our experience which I thought was a really nice touch. Overall an excellent restaurant that London should be proud to have.
4 months ago
Shaboy Debo
6 of us went. Starters were nice. Mains disappointing. Prices did not reflect mains. Biryiani overpriced and not worth it. Staff nice. Wont be returning.
3 months ago
Chris Pappas
Ambiance good. Friendly staff. Food not to my taste - a bit bland
2 months ago
Sally Reyes
Great food and ambience. Extremely generous portion sizes which is great.
3 months ago
Antonio Edwards
Wow relaxed environment, loved the food spiced but not hot best onion bhajis and black lentil daal, butter chicken to melt your heart will be back to try more dishes. Forget decor come for the food!
6 months ago
deborah zisko
Delicious, my Indian friends were very impressed. Initially awful service, but quickly remedied when the manager took charge of our table. All in all a very enjoyable evening.
3 months ago
Dustin Dyer
Excellent Indian cuisine,celebrated a special birthday for my daughter in law with family
4 months ago
Bradley Fergason
Terribly rude staff, wow! Would never experience such bad language and service from Benares or his other restaurants. Not sure how they hire these people and allow them to work in Mayfair !
6 months ago
lichen sister
We have had a very good experience. The service was kindly and good. The food was well prepared and served in a delicious way. The price level was ok. I can recommend this restaurant.
3 weeks ago
Michael Streff
Absolutely brilliant dining experience. A refreshing approach on classics with new and innovative dishes too. Really interesting cocktail and wine list too. Great atmosphere.
3 weeks ago
Peter Berman
Nothing to shout about. Plastic foliage a let down. Despite being empty they wanted their table in 2 hours. Food was average more heat that flavours.
2 months ago
shannon gore
Misbehaved staff. Not fit to be working in London. I will be sharing this with a few chefs and critics who work with our boss as well as the top concierge services and lifestyle management teams in London and Dubai to ensure that word gets around and their clients do not experience an ounce of this appalling service (imagine how embarrassed they would be!!).
Booking made on Opentable for our boss and when we call to ask questions about the menu - a very rude lady ignores our question; doesn't even say hi; starts interrogating about when our table is and that she is going to email to take a £25 per person deposit. They are a new restaurant trying to steal £25 per person deposit, are they mad?! Not even a top restaurant in London, New York, Los Angeles does that. Sounds like they are desperate for money. But, they have a timeout deal on which is £25 per person with 6 sharing dishes to attract customers... !! She also lied and said that lasts only until 6pm on 15th Feb which is untrue, it says on timeout it is 5.30pm until late (except 14th Feb).
Rude, rude people. I cannot believe such people are permitted to work in "mayfair" . No wonder my boss could not believe such a cheap deal is on offer in Mayfair... He said if they have a cheap deal like that there must eb a BIG issue. Goes to show they are struggling or they would not hire such poor quality staff but invest in higher quality, skilled staff who know how to behave.
2 months ago
Deb Borwig
I went here last night with some friends. It was the best Indian food I have ever had. Atul Kochhar was actually in the kitchen which was great to see. The service was super friendly and the dish similar to a buttered chicken amazing! We will be back
2 months ago
Shena Petty
Amazing food and service, thank you!!
2 months ago
al Echols
The food is slightly above average, most would consider Kanishka as a "special" dining experience because the menu is quirky and a little different considering the nature of its cuisine. Overall it's pretty cramped and has the feeling of being very busy and disorganised even though there's not that many people there.
If you're looking for something casual and quick it's an OK choice, not one I'd recommend for a special occasion.
3 months ago
Gary Ford
Great service but the food was not really memorable. With so many great Indian restaurants in London this feels over priced for what’s on offer. Cocktails from the bar were well made.
3 months ago
Zulkarnain Ahmad
Loved it, amazing food and company. Thanks Atul and Jose for great evening
2 months ago
Shifali Doda
Mediocre often insipid food. Hugely overpriced. All served up by someone who really ought to know better. Avoid this place.
3 months ago
Liza Blue
What an incredible evening spent at Kanishka! From the warm welcome, to the cocktails we finished the night with, it’s got to be one of the best meals we’ve ever had!
I took my family there who are big fans of Atul and he did not disappoint. We started with incredible pops of flavour and texture in the form of their Indian snacks, followed by three courses of incredibly well balanced, light, fruity and aromatic Indian cuisine. Their head bartender really looked after us with perfect wine pairings and a round of their Rose Gold cocktails to finish, which had a actual gold in them!
If you’re looking for an incredible Indian dining experience, then look no further and treat yourself to Kanishka.
2 months ago
Jim Faurot
Superb food and amazing service
10 months ago
Stefanie Turner
Tikka mug masala and kulfi were amazing but the pigeon was overcooked and chewy. They also rushed us out and refused to serve us tea with our dessert because they want the table back. Sorry but it would have been 4/5 stars if not for that disappointing end.
2 months ago
Deb Williams
Very pricey and food is OK
8 months ago
Sabina Nasser
Lovely setting with some good food, we had the chicken momos for starters, which were very nice. This was followed by our mains the Dad's Butter Chicken & the old Delhi lamb biryani, off which the butter chicken was delicious, a must on your visit really. Unfortunately the quality of the food was let down by the service, especially upon leaving the restaurant. One left with a feeling of disappointed after spending the best part of £100, one was just left to exit the restaurant without a courtesy farewell , given Atul's background of having been a part of the Oberoi Chain of hotels, must say I leave very deeply disappointed.
3 months ago
Mohit Goenka
Both food and atmosphere were great ????????!! We where so tiered of walking and needed a quit comfortable place with good food and we had everything we were looking for ! I will definitely go again
2 months ago
Amber Cole
Really enjoyed the food! Loved the momo’s and great to see a veg mixed grill for one.
6 months ago
Casey Porter
Pravin and his team are very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Food is first class, with a fabulous choice of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes. Great choice of drinks and wine, and cocktails are delicious served by mixologist Nick.
Definitely one of Atul's finest restaurants....
3 weeks ago
Zongheng Cui
Nice choice for Indian... Some dishes tastier than others. Black dal was super and chicken dumplings yum. Service was prompted.
2 months ago
Tina skeeterz
Amazing Staff, great service, great food.
2 months ago
Megan Purdy
The most wonderful food and service! Looking forward to visiting again!
3 weeks ago
Asemahle Ntzotokazi
Super good food and very nice decorations
4 months ago
Karuna Pattnaik
Great food Great service
9 months ago
rimmi Kohli
Top place.
Dal makhni was out of world and so was kadhai paneer. I ordered butter chicken for my self but end up eating wife’s share of dal and paneer.
In desserts kulfi is worth the mention it was mix of mango and pista kulfi along with dressing of rabri - worth every penny.
3 months ago
ArrowJFH
Really enjoyed the meal. The prawns were to die for. The food was light and tasty not too much cream or salt.
3 weeks ago
Saro Saravanan
Sub standard food in a pricey restaurant. Also, if you happen to sit in their downstairs you are literally sharing table with someone else, its that cramped.
6 months ago
Joel Ramos
Atul Bhai you have outshined and outdone many Indian restaurants in town. Mind blowing food with amazing cocktails to suite all pallettes. Would love to visit soon should my travels bring me here again. Anna and Laura, managers were very great to talk and very knowledgeable about menu. Amazing service and devote.
Can't sing enough praises.
3 months ago
Katie Edwards
Not the best but just about Indian food....
2 months ago
Sebah Hussen
I rarely say this about indian restaurants but I felt most of the food had too much of one spice or another. And I dont mean chilli. The best dishes was the chicken pie and the butter chicken. The other dishes I have had better in standard indian restaurants at half the price. A shame as I was looking forward to it. The chutney for the popadoms was really nice as well
3 months ago
Dovy Appel
Great tasting food. Perfectly balanced flavours
2 months ago
