Cafe Spice Namaste

For the ultimate in Indian dining Café Spice Namasté offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with truly exotic dishes. Namasté means 'gracious' welcome in Hindi and it is on the principle and philosophy of 'welcome' that Café Spice Namasté was initially conceived.

Cyrus Todiwala MBE is executive chef of this award-winning Indian restaurant is highly acclaimed for his unique style and widely acknowledged as one of the most creative Indian chefs working in the UK today. The team have received countless awards for their cuisine with Cyrus voted Best Indian Chef in the UK. Café Spice Namasté is one of the only Indian Restaurants to win the prestigious BIB Gourmand Award from the Michelin Guide and this year was in the top 30 in the UK in the National Curry Awards.

In its decade of service it has sought to truly redefine Indian food, décor and service. Its elaborate and extensive menu incorporates the best of Indian cuisine with specialities and influences from all over the Asia, often, with a European twist.

Rare, unusual meats feature on the menu and Cyrus's Speciality Menu changes fortnightly to take advantage of the best the British seasons have to offer. A truly extraordinary menu that at any one time can include salmon from Loch Fyne and voluptuous king prawns from Madagascar. All dishes use only the freshest of ingredients, cooked with natural herbs and Cyrus's own spice blends.

The author of two specialist cookbooks, Cyrus was awarded an Honorary Professorship from Thames Valley University last year in recognition of his longstanding commitment to training and education in the restaurant trade.

'..bastion of Bombay-born master chef and culinary showman Cyrus Todiwala's restaurant is an essential destination for those who enjoy their food served with more than a twist of originality.' - Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide

'Cyrus' menus read like an encyclopaedia of good Indian food. It is innovative and exciting.' - Good Curry Restaurant Guide

'His lively restaurant, Café Spice Namasté, has become a popular City institution - well known by curry lovers.' = Daily Express

'Chef of Genius' - Harpers and Queens

'If there is a God, the canteen in heaven will be run by Cyrus Todiwala.' - Time Out

'Award-winning legend, Cyrus Todiwala's divine Ginger Garden is.all jungly plants, vivid colours and Parsee murals; a hidden City spot for tucking into Cyrus's lipsmacking meats and fish straight from the outdoor tandoor oven.' - Metro

The décor at Café Spice is vibrant, contemporary and bold to match the food that is served, with saffron, cinnamon and kasbah blue predominating the colour scheme. The restaurant is airy and incorporates two large dining rooms with separated by a central bar and reception areas. All available for private hire.