Royals India

3.8

13 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Good for groups
Good for business meals

Experience the vibrant flavours of India in the heart of Covent Garden at Royals India, a beloved institution serving the community for over 30 years. Whether you're stopping by for lunch, a pre-theatre meal, or a leisurely dinner, we offer an exceptional blend of traditional and modern Indian cuisine. Perfectly located near the Royal Opera House and West End theatres, Royals India is a favourite among theatre-goers and locals alike.

Our menu, crafted with the finest ingredients and aromatic spices, features a wide range of dishes that cater to every plate, from classic favourites like Chicken Tikka Masala and Tandoori King Prawns to innovative creations. Join us and savour a culinary experience that has made us a Covent Garden staple for decades.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7379 1099
Website
https://royalsindia.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whether it's a romantic lunch, birthday, client meeting, or reception, Royals India guarantees an unforgettable experience. Our private dining rooms combine classic and modern design, creating the perfect setting for any occasion. Enjoy bold cuisine, personalized service, and an elegant ambiance.

Location
3 Endell St, London, Greater London WC2H 9HJ
Area
Covent Garden
Cross Street
Bow Street and Long Acre
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
A short walk from Covent Garden Tube Station, a 5-minute walk from Leicester Square Station and only an 8-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road Station and Holborn Station.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Private dining

Seekh Kebab£5.95
Spicy lamb skewers loaded with big Indian flavours. Minced lamb kebab delicately threaded and cooked in a clay oven.
Prawn Poori£6.95
Puffy unleavened flatbread with mildly spiced baby prawns.
Samosa - Vegetable£5.95
Famous Indian snack with a savoury filling of mix vegetables and spiced potatoes.
Onion Bhaji£5.95
Finely sliced onion smothered in a fragrantly spiced batter and fried to crispy perfection.
Royal's Mix£27.95
A mix of Royal's special Veg samosas, onion bhaji, chicken, and lamb tikka.

Tandoori

Chicken Tandoori£13.95
Marinated overnight in yoghurt, garlic, and aromatic Indian spices, cooked in a clay oven.
Chicken Tikka Punjabi£13.95
Diced boneless chicken marinated overnight, BBQ in a clay oven.
Hariyali Chicken Tikka£17.95
Marinated with Fresh Mint, Spinach, Coriander, and tandoori masala.
Kebab Shashlik£14.95
Lamb cubes marinated with tandoori spices & BBQ in a Tandoor with Bell Peppers.
Tandoori Lamb Chops£17.95
Lamb chops marinated overnight with spices and cooked on slow heat in a clay oven.
Tandoori King Prawn£17.95
Jumbo King prawn marinated with Indian spices and cooked in a clay oven.
Ajwaini Salmon£16.95
Marinated Salmon with Indian spices.
Basil and Dhania Paneer Tikka£13.95
Indian cottage cheese marinated with coriander, basil, and Indian spices.
Royal's Mixed Grill£17.95
Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Boti, Seekh Kebab.
- Without prawns£17.95
- With prawns£20.95

Chicken Specialties

Chicken Korma£13.95
A rich and creamy mild chicken curry in a cashew and coconut sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala£13.95
Roasted marinated chicken chunks in a creamy orange spiced sauce.
Butter Chicken£13.95
Creamy curry with a spice-infused yogurt marinade.
Hara Bhara Chicken£13.95
Chicken Jalfrezi£13.95
Chicken Bhunna£13.95
Chicken Madras/Vindaloo£13.95
Chicken Dansak£14.95

Lamb Specialties

Lamb Curry (Indian Railway Special)£14.50
Lamb Rogan Josh£14.95
Saag Gosht£14.95
Lamb Madras/Vindaloo£14.95
Lamb Chop Masala (N, D)£16.95
Karhai Gosht£14.95

Fish Specialties

Goa Fish Curry (N, D)£15.95
King Prawn Masala (N, D)£17.95
Prawn Curry£14.95
King Prawn Bhuna£16.95

Thali

Meat Thali£22.95
Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Tikka Masala, Mix Vegetables, Daal, Pilau Rice, Naan Bread, and Raita.
Vegetarian Thali£17.95
Mix Vegetables, Sag Aloo, Chana Masala, Tarka Daal, Pilau Rice, Naan Bread, and Raita.

Biryani

Vegetarian£13.95
Chicken£15.95
Lamb£16.95
King Prawn£19.95

Vegetarian Dishes

Daal Makhni£10.95
Creamy and buttery Dal Makhani made with black lentils.
Daal Tadka£10.95
Yellow lentils transformed with aromatic spices.
Navaratan Curry£10.95
Mixed vegetables cooked with herbs and spices.
Aloo Gobi£10.95
Potatoes and cauliflower with spices and tomatoes.
Matar Paneer£10.95
Peas and Paneer in a tomato-based sauce.
Sag Paneer£10.95
Paneer and Baby Spinach cooked with mild spices.
Bhindi Dopiazza£10.95
Okra cooked with onions and spices.
Mushrooms Wala£10.95
Button mushrooms sautéed with garlic, onions, and spices.
Sag Aloo£10.95
Potatoes with Baby Spinach cooked in mild spices.
Bombay Aloo£10.95
Potatoes tossed with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Chana Masala£10.95
Chickpeas with onions, herbs, and garam masala.
Bangon Bharta£10.95
Smoky eggplant mash with garlic, ginger, spices, and tomatoes.

Rice Dishes

Basmati Rice£3.50
Pilau Rice£3.95
Special Fried Rice£4.95
Mushroom Rice£5.95

Breads

Naan£3.50
Tandoori Roti£3.50
Paratha£3.95
Peshawari Naan£3.95
Garlic Naan£3.95
Cheese Naan£4.95
Chilli Naan£3.95
Keema Naan£4.95

Sundries

Cucumber Raita£3.25
Green Salad£3.95
Kachumber Salad£3.95
Papadum£1.50
Chips£3.90

What 13 people are saying

Royals India reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
4.2Service
3.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Royals India offers a "true Indian cuisine experience" with "excellent" food and "friendly, attentive staff." Highlights include "the best lamb curry" and flavorful dishes like lamb biryani and meat thali. Guests enjoy a "lovely environment" and accommodating service, making it a "highly recommended" spot for both casual and pre-theatre dining.

13 Reviews

M
Mary
Cornwall1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very welcoming and quite for that part of London. Food was not the best. Lacked expected depth of flavour and sauce was very thin. Naan bread very good. Starters good.
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Anne
London1 review
1.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Confirmed our booking but when we turned up at the restaurant was rudely told that they were shut??
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Martin
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delicious meal & good choices with good value for money. Perfect for pre theatre for my wife & I, with a good service & friendly staff.
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Elliot
New York City179 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The staff were very attentive and kind to us, even though we were the last reservation on a quiet Sunday night. Food was excellent, especially the lamb biryani and the meat thali. Will definitely return next time we are in town.
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William
Cambridge1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous restaurant close to ROH with lots of seating.
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Zi
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
True Indian cuisine experience. Food was delicious and service was excellent. Whatever you can ask for.
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Khan
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great customer service, the host greeted me with a friendly smile I had Prawn Puri as starter beautifully cooked, with large portions and well served in lovely environment. The best lamb curry I have ever had in central London. A lovely uplifting evening The staff catered my gluten free requirements Would definitely recommend
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
3.0
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Tightly packed in for average food ======================== Easy to book as not the most popular Indian restaurant. So tightly packed in you have to negotiate with diners at adjacent tables to move. The food was very average.
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Mike
Bristol1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great reception and friendly , helpful staff. Service was good without being overpowering. The quality of food was excellent and reasonably priced (for London). When we got back to the hotel , my partner realised that she had left her cashmere scarf at the restaurant. A quick phone call and we collected it the next day. All in all a very good experience
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Jaime VIP
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nothing remarkable. The meat dish combo was just ok.
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FAQs

Royals India does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Royals India also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7379 1099.

Royals India is rated 3.8 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3 Endell St, London, Greater London WC2H 9HJ

Additional information

Cross Street
Bow Street and Long Acre
Area
Covent Garden
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
A short walk from Covent Garden Tube Station, a 5-minute walk from Leicester Square Station and only an 8-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road Station and Holborn Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://royalsindia.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7379 1099
Private party facilities
Whether it's a romantic lunch, birthday, client meeting, or reception, Royals India guarantees an unforgettable experience. Our private dining rooms combine classic and modern design, creating the perfect setting for any occasion. Enjoy bold cuisine, personalized service, and an elegant ambiance.

Royals India

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Private Events

Custom inquiry

Starters

Seekh Kebab£5.95

Prawn Poori£6.95

Samosa - Vegetable£5.95

Onion Bhaji£5.95

Royal's Mix£27.95

Tandoori

Chicken Tandoori£13.95

Chicken Tikka Punjabi£13.95

Hariyali Chicken Tikka£17.95

Kebab Shashlik£14.95

Tandoori Lamb Chops£17.95

Tandoori King Prawn£17.95

Ajwaini Salmon£16.95

Basil and Dhania Paneer Tikka£13.95

Royal's Mixed Grill£17.95

Chicken Specialties

Chicken Korma£13.95

Chicken Tikka Masala£13.95

Butter Chicken£13.95

Hara Bhara Chicken£13.95

Chicken Jalfrezi£13.95

Chicken Bhunna£13.95

Chicken Madras/Vindaloo£13.95

Chicken Dansak£14.95

Lamb Specialties

Lamb Curry (Indian Railway Special)£14.50

Lamb Rogan Josh£14.95

Saag Gosht£14.95

Lamb Madras/Vindaloo£14.95

Lamb Chop Masala (N, D)£16.95

Karhai Gosht£14.95

Fish Specialties

Goa Fish Curry (N, D)£15.95

King Prawn Masala (N, D)£17.95

Prawn Curry£14.95

King Prawn Bhuna£16.95

Thali

Meat Thali£22.95

Vegetarian Thali£17.95

Biryani

Vegetarian£13.95

Chicken£15.95

Lamb£16.95

King Prawn£19.95

Vegetarian Dishes

Daal Makhni£10.95

Daal Tadka£10.95

Navaratan Curry£10.95

Aloo Gobi£10.95

Matar Paneer£10.95

Sag Paneer£10.95

Bhindi Dopiazza£10.95

Mushrooms Wala£10.95

Sag Aloo£10.95

Bombay Aloo£10.95

Chana Masala£10.95

Bangon Bharta£10.95

Rice Dishes

Basmati Rice£3.50

Pilau Rice£3.95

Special Fried Rice£4.95

Mushroom Rice£5.95

Breads

Naan£3.50

Tandoori Roti£3.50

Paratha£3.95

Peshawari Naan£3.95

Garlic Naan£3.95

Cheese Naan£4.95

Chilli Naan£3.95

Keema Naan£4.95

Sundries