Moti Mahal - Permanently closed

4.2

2017 Reviews

£41 and over

Indian

Innovative
Hot spot
Romantic

Permanently closed - The Festive season at Moti Mahal is a time to celebrate with family, friends and colleagues. This year we are showcasing a selection of our favourite seasonal dishes and our mixologists are also busy shaking up some festive cocktails for those looking for something a little different. We offer set menus for groups of 6 or more but we are also happy to discuss a bespoke menu for your group.
Christmas is almost here and we can't avoid the cold and rainy weather! We invite you to try our warm, spicy and inviting mulled wine made with classic Indian spices and fruit.
Join and celebrate with us the last hours of this wonderful year in the heart of London's theatre land! With an exquisite Indian menu paired with the finest cellar wines, we invite you to enjoy the coming New Year with bubbly and smiles!
Moti Mahal is closed from the 24th to the 28th of December.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday lunch: 12pm - 3pm Monday - Saturday dinner: 5:30pm - 11pm
Phone number
020 7240 9329
Website
http://www.motimahal-uk.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Anirurdh Arora
Catering
We love catering for parties and special events. Email us at: reservations@motimahal-uk.com and we'll take the hard work off your hands.
Private party facilities
Upstairs part of the restaurant can seat up to 50 or stand up to 100 guests. The downstairs can seat up to 35 or stand up to 80 guests.
Private party contact
Reservations: 020 7240 9329

Location
45 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AA
Area
Aldwych
Cross Street
Long Acre
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tube: Covent Garden, Holborn, Leicester Square (5 min walk)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,017 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
3.1Value

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2,017 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I really enjoyed my meal here. I went with my family and we had the tasting menu. The spiced lamb chop with avocado chutney was particularly good, but all the food was really tasty. Well spaced restaurant, nice buzz but not too busy. Very attentive staff, well versed in the food and the story behind it. Great G&Ts. Thoroughly recommend.
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NicholasO
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Firstly, this was very convenient for the New London Theatre on Drury Lane, and we were able to book a pre-theatre table for a Saturday at fairly short notice, unlike many other restaurants in the area. We had the pre-theatre menu, which gives you a choice of 4 starters (one of which is vegetarian), 4 main courses (one chicken, one lamb, one prawn, one vegetarian) with rice, vegetables and naan and an ice cream on a stick for dessert. This is a lot easier than the full a la carte menu! The starters were excellent, but we felt the chicken main was a bit on the hot side for our liking. The food was all high quality though, so can't really be faulted. At £23 the pre-theatre menu seems reasonable value, but then add in a cocktail each (about £11 and though nice, they're quite small), an extra bowl of rice as one bowl between two hungry people isn't enough (£5) and bottle of water (£5) a small pot of tea each (£8) and then a service charge of 12.5% on top of everything and your £23 per person meal has turned into £50 each. The a la carte menu will set you back a lot more (£20+ just for a main dish) but there's a lot more choice. Or you could have the taster menu (£60 for the meat option, £45 for vegetarian option) where (from looking at the menu, we didn't try it!) you get a good selection of things. The staff were pleasant and helpful and the environment was good. Overall we would recommend the restaurant - if you're having a night out in theatreland, nothing else is going to be cheap anyway!
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Relaxing dinner and chef made special effort to look after the dietary needs of our 5yr old.. Plenty of vegetarian options!! Absolutely mouth watering!!
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David
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Many times there, and never disappointed. The food is always a delight.
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BGA1
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 January 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was superb; extremely tasty and more than enough for the two of us. If we hadn't been going to the theatre I would have asked for a 'doggie bag'! The staff were very attentive and friendly and I will definitely be eating there again.
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Northerngirl
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We went for a reunion meal which we were hoping would be good food, a few drinks and time to catch up with a years gossip. On reflection this was perhaps not the right venue for our evening. The menu had some interesting dishes included which were tasty and beautifully presented but were very small portions. prior to visiting the restaurant I had looked at the website it had suggested there was a set price menu which we weren't offered. We had cocktails to start which were good value and looked very pretty. However, the wine list was expensive (a bottle of prosseco was £42) I know I'm from the North but that is a big mark up. It was quite formal which alongside the price of the alcohol did not lend itself to a very relaxed evening. Later on there was a corporate event which we effectively ended up in the middle of (they were having a quiz!!), which again didn't encourage us to linger. It also divided the attention of the staff and we struggled to get our bill and coats, given there was a service charge they maybe didn't need to try so hard to get a tip. Overall over priced and under delivered.
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OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service as always!
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CT1982
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Met a friend for a pre-Xmas meal here last week and were very impressed. The restaurant is very elegant and smart in appearance, the staff were without exception friendly and helpful, and the food was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. It really felt like special occasion dining, and the a la carte menu would have to be reserved for that as it was expensive (upwards of £20ish for a main, though to be fair they did look superb), but the pre-theatre set menu was brilliant - starter, main plus vegetable side, rice and naan, and a little kulfi for dessert was plenty of food, served elegantly and everything was delicious. My only tiny grumble was the smoke alarm being set off accidentally while we were there, it went on for about 6-7mins and was shrill as anything, so it did disturb things a bit, but that aside I have only positive things to say and will definitely visit again.
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Jackie
London
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great pre theatre dinner with friends. The portion sizes for a special offer were more than ample. Food and service were excellent. Wine is pricey. Great ambience.
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KevinW
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an outstanding meal. I have enjoyed lunches and dinners here over a few years and I've never been disappointed. Their tasting menu provides a nice selection of Indian classics with a Moti Mahal twist - like duck samosas and a spicy scallop on lentils. My partner enjoyed the wine pairings while I went dry. She was very happy with the choices of wines. It's not cheap (£180+) for 2, but if you are looking for something special in the Covent Garden area and a delightful departure from the ordinary Indian menu, then this is the place for you. Enjoy!
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45 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AA

Additional information

Cross Street
Long Acre
Area
Aldwych
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday lunch: 12pm - 3pm Monday - Saturday dinner: 5:30pm - 11pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tube: Covent Garden, Holborn, Leicester Square (5 min walk)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Anirurdh Arora
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.motimahal-uk.com/
Phone number
020 7240 9329
Catering
We love catering for parties and special events. Email us at: reservations@motimahal-uk.com and we'll take the hard work off your hands.
Private party facilities
Upstairs part of the restaurant can seat up to 50 or stand up to 100 guests. The downstairs can seat up to 35 or stand up to 80 guests.
Private party contact
Reservations: 020 7240 9329

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