Chutney Mary – a London restaurant institution of over three decades

Award-winning pioneer of Indian fine dining, in the heart of central London.

St James’s and Chutney Mary are proving to be the perfect fit and the cooking just keeps getting better.

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Enter a majestic, beautifully appointed dining room, fit for business meetings and special occasions

Descending the stairs from the bright Pukka Bar, diners walk into one of the most captivating dining rooms in the capital.

Inside, the dining room is irrefutably stunning… to make one suddenly regret not slinging on better diamonds.

Grace Dent, The Evening Standard

Explore a world of ingenious cocktails and superb snacks at the Pukka Bar

The anteroom to the restaurant is an event in its own right, perfect for a fine cocktail, a light meal, or even a full dinner looking on to St James’s Street.

Appointed with beautiful, comfortable sofa seating, a statement bar area, and intimate booths, the Pukka Bar is the jewel in Chutney Mary’s crown. Cocktails are thoughtfully inspired by Indian botanicals, citrus, and aromatics, and change seasonally, with the likes of a heady saffron martini and a bracing gimlet made with Bengali lime popular classics.

While guests can enjoy the restaurant’s full menu in the Pukka bar, it also makes the perfect venue for drinks and snacks, with richly spiced venison rolls, a stunning papad basket, and an elaborate tokri chaat just some of the dishes on offer.

Chutney Mary has been cooking regional Indian cuisine, from Goa and Kolkata to Mumbai and Peshawar, since the 1990s. This makes it a true pioneer not just in Indian food in London, but in the city’s restaurant culture as a whole.

Chutney Mary’s great success is its constant investigation of the enormous variety and ingenuity of South Asian cuisine… The restaurant is testament to a lifetime of forensic appetite and experience.

AA Gill, 5* review in The Sunday Times, 2015 Maximum 5 stars review

Scallops in Mangalorean Sauce at Chutney Mary

Chutney Mary remains a standard-bearer for elegant, regional Indian cuisine, while constantly evolving to meet its diners’ expectations

The restaurant offers a supple, luxurious, and generous hospitality, allied to a deep understanding of not just India's cuisines, but of what different diners — from day to day and decade to decade — want when experiencing them.

"Chutney Mary was an unforgettable experience, it truly lives up to its reputation as London's premier Indian restaurant. The lobster starter was outstanding, and every dish was a perfect blend of spices, delivering authentic flavors with a refined touch."

"Really top notch experience. Its definitely pricy, but the food was superb, the service was great and the space is very nice. Lamb chops, paneer, curries and naan were all very very good."

"One of the best meals we’ve had ever! I’m Indian so I eat traditional Indian food often. It was so fun to order some regular dishes that had a twist both in flavor and presentation. Really pretty restaurant with gorgeous presentation. Well worth every $$$ spent. I’m tempted to go again before we return to the US. Staff are lovely!"

"This was our second visit to the restaurant. The food, wine and service were again exceptional. And for a high end London restaurant it's good value."

"Amazing experience overall, the best curry I've ever had, the staff were lovely and the restaurant was stunning."

"... can not fault this restaurant. Been here on a few special occasions. Service is pucker from the moment your greeted at the door ... Food is spectacular ... Atmosphere is divine. A special mention to the staff whose mission is to make your dining as special as possible. Definitely returning soon."

Explore a world of ingenious cocktails and superb snacks at the Pukka Bar

The anteroom to the restaurant is an event in its own right, perfect for a fine cocktail, a light meal, or even a full dinner looking on to St James’s Street.

Book one of the best Indian restaurants in London for private dining

With two exclusive private dining rooms, Chutney Mary’s elegantly inventive food and beautiful interiors are perfect for a celebration.

In its lavish and beautifully decorated St James’s home, this very glam stalwart … Offers two private dining rooms with an extensive menu to cater for private celebrations, lunches, dinners, & business events.

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