Cuisine Guide

Near Me — Best Indian in West London

Discover handpicked Indian restaurants in West London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

9 restaurants

1
Pravaas

Modern Indian · £££ · South Kensington

90Signal

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Lamb Galouti Kebab

A "melt-in-the-mouth masterpiece" and the "star of the starters," these kebabs are marinated in saffron and secret aromatic spices and served with a delightful flaky bread.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Black Salt

Indian · ££ · Sheen

88Signal

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Tandoori Lamb Chops

Described as 'chunky beasts' and praised by local reviewers as the 'best I've ever tasted', these are a high-quality staple of the restaurant's tandoor menu.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Indian Zing

Indian · £££ · Hammersmith

85Signal

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Samosa Chana

This standout starter uses traditional, thick flaky pastry rather than filo, served with tender chickpeas and a tamarind chutney that provides a pleasant kick of spice.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Kutir

Modern Indian · £££ · Chelsea

79Signal

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Tandoori Lamb Chops

Consistently cited as a standout; Andy Hayler rated them 17/20, calling them succulent with 'none better'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Empire Empire

Indian (Punjabi) · £££ · Notting Hill

75Signal

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Old Delhi Butter Chicken

Described as a "gloriously lively, but light and zesty" plate, critics appreciate that it delivers classic richness without the heavy, weighted-down feeling typical of the dish.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
The Scotsman Southall

Indian · ££ · Southall

68Signal

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Mixed Grill

The ultimate benchmark pub-grub dish packed with flavorful tandoori meats, frequently praised by regulars.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
Spice Village Southall

Pakistani and Indian · ££ · Southall

65Signal

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Lamb Chops Karahi

This 'no nonsense' dish hits all the right notes with a flavor profile of chilli, ginger, and garlic, featuring meat so soft it 'demands to be had with either rice or naan'.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
Brilliant Gastro

Contemporary Indian · ££ · Southall

54Signal

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Jeera Chicken

A classic dish from the original Brilliant that maintains its quality here, featuring tender chicken on the bone with a 'punchy cumin flavor' and served on a sizzling iron tray.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

9
Durbar

Indian · ££ · Bayswater

53Signal

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Jeera Chicken

This award-winning signature dish was specifically judged as a triumph for chef Shamin Syed when he was named International Indian Chef of the Year.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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