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Veeraswamy

Mezzanine Floor, Victory House, 99 Regent Street, London, W1B 4RS

Veeraswamy , on Regent Street, near to Piccadilly Circus, is not just a first class Indian restaurant in London - it is an institution, the sort of place, admittedly now pretty rare, that enthusiasts exiled to parts of Britain where 'slipping out for an Indian' is not an option, dream about as they savour in their minds those enchanting aromas, the subtle, sometimes gloriously blatant, flavours. Since 1926, when the great grandson of an English General, and an Indian Princess founded this part of what has become our heritage, Veeraswamy has provided delight and nourishment to the millions of contented Britons and their friends. The list of celebrities is as endless as the exotic menus that have so skilfully kept pace with the passage of time.

Veeraswamy, on Regent Street, near to Piccadilly Circus, is not just a first class Indian restaurant in London - it is an institution, the sort of place, admittedly now pretty rare, that enthusiasts exiled to parts of Britain where 'slipping out for an Indian' is not an option, dream about as they savour in their minds those enchanting aromas, the subtle, sometimes gloriously blatant, flavours.

Since 1926, when the great grandson of an English General, and an Indian Princess founded this part of what has become our heritage, Veeraswamy has provided delight and nourishment to the millions of contented Britons and their friends. The list of celebrities is as endless as the exotic menus that have so skilfully kept pace with the passage of time.

The décor, luxury blended with chic, reflects a Maharaja's palace of the 1920s and all the glitz and colourful extravagance that they invoke. The silver painted ceiling has been restored to its original height of 10 feet, the chandeliers take full advantage of the extra space, all lending a compelling aura of the Indian sub-continent only a short distance from Piccadilly. After the refurbishment Andrew Lloyd Webber, a man who'd not normally give an over-statement, commented in the Daily Telegraph, 'One of the best new rooms in the Capital'.

So what of the cuisine? Well, as you can probably imagine by now, Veeraswamy is not just a pretty face, and the food is sensational. A menu of classical dishes satisfies those who treasure the ancient recipes and inclinations of Indian cuisine, whilst leaving plenty of room for more contemporary creations that excite and inspire.

The basis of Indian food is sharing, even if some starters benefit from more individual attention. A cuisine that covers the whole of India, favouring no particular area is offered, including some dishes that are seldom seen outside India. First courses hover between the £6.50 - £11 mark, mains around £16 - £21, with desserts about £5.50.

This means that for a first class three course dinner with wine and service expect to spend around £55, with lunch prices at about £38.

Close attention is paid at Veeraswamy to the classical dishes from homes both well to do, and bourgeois. Tandoor ovens as used on the North West frontier have always produced wonderfully flavoured food such as Kashmiri rogan josh, or begum bahar, a home style Lucknow chicken korma with saffron. A much prized speciality from the Royal kitchens of Hyberadad is Nizami Murgh, chicken breast and koftas with pine nut, lemon and rose petal.

It is a real joy to see proper attention being paid to some of the specialities that come from India's extended coastline, where 35% of the population live, notably Goa and the Malabar coast. Enjoy Malabar lobster curry with fresh turmeric and unripe mango or that Bengali classic, sea bream paturi, steamed in a banana leaf with a chilli and mustard sauce.

Indian desserts are there in abundance, though by that stage in the meal you may have normally declared a truce. And for a real treat take the family to enjoy an Indian Sunday lunch at Veeraswamy.


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: 12:00 - 14:15 17:30 - 23:30
: 12:30 - 14:30 17:30 - 23:30
: 12:30 - 14:30 17:30 - 22:00

Reservations: 0203 551 7800 General: 0844 567 2388

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Mezzanine Floor, Victory House, 99 Regent Street, London, W1B 4RS [Map]

£18.00    £45.00

£13.50 (2 courses)

£15.50 (2 courses)

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)

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Book Veeraswamy Winter Warming Offer - 20% off the total bill Sunday to Wednesday before 6.30pm and after 9.30pm. For every couple at your table, each having a two course a la carte meal up to a maximum of 8 persons These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offers. Only one voucher per table
Offer valid to 12 February 2012

Book Veeraswamy Winter Warming Offer - £20.75 for 3 courses for our already special value Sunday lunch menu. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offers. Only one voucher per table.
Offer valid to 12 February 2012

Book Winter Warming Offer - 20% off the total bill (for every couple at your table, each having a two course a la carte meal) This offer is available from January 16, 2012 until February 12, 2012, subject to availability as displayed in the booking interface. Offer excludes service and includes VAT. Not available in conjunction with other offers.
Offer valid to 12 February 2012

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