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Babur, London,

Babur

4.4
4.4
403 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian

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2 people
20:30
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
Open since 1985, this delightful, unpretentious restaurant in Forest Hill, London, is renowned for its stunning and innovative modern Indian cuisine. Babur's stylish, earthy interior features exposed brick walls, natural wooden furniture and beautiful handmade Bengali artworks. The intimate atmosphere and sensational staff have made Babur a favourite dining destination with Forest Hill locals, and the food is worth making a trip across town for. We highly recommend the spicy sardine fish cake stuffed with caramelised figs; sandalwood ostrich infused with fenugreek; and black cod in spices and mustard oil with mustard mash. The wine list, designed by Peter McCombie, is also superb and features 16 wines by the glass, and 34 bottles for under £20.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–1:30 am
  • Phone number
    020 8291 2400
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 403 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

403 Reviews
  1. MichaelF

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a nice restaurant with attentive staff, good value

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  2. DOUGD

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Went for lunch. Restaurant was so cold we had to eat in our coats. If you’re opening, you make sure it’s warm. Particularly at the prices Babur charges!! Ver disappointing.

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  3. NMcB

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner. We had the Christmas Party menu which was fabulous with lovely range of dishes/flavours. Great cocktails too .. lovely staff. Highly recommend.

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  4. VHAB

    London

    114 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always amazing food, service and a very good wine list. A real local Gem...

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  5. VHAB

    London

    114 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always amazing food i this South London local stalwart. Good wine list too...

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 July 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first visit to this restaurant and I can happily say it won’t be our last. The food was outstanding and the service was great. Really impressed.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic, depth of flavour, great spicing and great value

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  8. HenryB

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Entertaining friends for a Saturday lunch after a morning spent at the Greenwich Picture Gallery was a pleasure at the Babur restaurant.

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  9. VHAB

    London

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on 8 March 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food in a local neighbourhood gem. Very good wine list too.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Babur is an outstanding establishment in this part of town. Every aspect of the offering from Drinks, food, the accompanying wines and their presentation has been given careful thought. The service team are friendly, knowledgable and welcoming, and the chefs ( Jivan and Praveen) take immense pride in what they do. Excellent indded.

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Babur is rated 4.4 stars by 403 OpenTable diners.

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20:30
Google Map for Babur

119 Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, London, SE23 1JP

Additional information

  • Area
    Crofton Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–1:30 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Wine
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