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Cinnamon Club

Restaurant Indian restaurant Modern indian restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Modern indian restaurants in Westminster


Address

The Old Westminster Library, Great Smith St, London SW1P 3BU, United Kingdom

Website

cinnamonclub.com

Contact

+44 20 7222 2555

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Ian J. 2 years ago on Google
    Exceptional. High-end Indian cuisine - inventive, bursting with flavour combinations, that wows you with the taste and not the quantity. Mixed with Indian dishes you have european meats and ingredients but cooked in Indian-inspired spices and techniques - tandoori pigeon, smoked Romney marsh lamb etc. The environment is welcoming - think Victorian municipal library meets Pall Mall club. It’s a one-off. The staff couldn’t be better. Friendly, knowledgeable, exceptionally attentive and ready to explain food with enthusiasm and not in the least patronising. The vegan set menu here deserves a shout-out. The aubergine ‘steak’ is a feast for the taste buds and transformed my view of this vegetable. Prices range from reasonable to painful, depending upon choices, but if you consider that this is friendly fine dining, not a calorie-loading takeout then you’ll be in the right ballpark in terms of expectation of price and experience.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael K. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited this restaurant last week and was blown away by the culinary experience. I purchased the tasting menu and to say it was “good” is a vast understatement the dishes were served in good time and not a second too late, each course was just the right size and by the end of the meal I felt sufficiently filled. The staff were exceptional and welcoming and I ended up leaving them a 33% tip as I felt it was necessary and well deserved. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who has a delectable appetite for an Indian menu.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matt T. 2 years ago on Google
    Top notch food at a not unreasonable price - we paid just over £200 for the 4 of us and had some starters, desserts and some cocktails. It was very quiet on the Monday lunchtime we visited so lacked atmosphere but that's not the restaurants fault. Restrooms could do with an update. Loved everything about the food 🍽️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mario M. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow. What a fantastic find. Outstanding location and setting in an old library. The food was the best Indian I have ever eaten - we shared the 20th anniversary butter chicken and it was sensational. Drinks selection was also extensive (wine) and good variety of beer. Staff were also highly attentive and knowledgeable. For a special occasion, I would highly recommend the Cinnamon Club.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt H. 2 years ago on Google
    What felt initially like an odd place to go into. An old library through and through with no signage out the front to suggest there is a lovely cocktail bar and Restaurant inside. Well, that soon changed by the time the first dish came. I share below the starters we had round the table. Paneer, fish, pigeon and chicken and wow the taste was incredible! This was only boosted when the main came and the butter chicken for two is 100% recommended and I may say one of the best butter chicken, and curry flavours I've had. My advice, order extra naan because you'll want to dip into the sauce over and over again. I can't wait to go back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amir 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, worth the price of the food and the drinks. My girlfriend and I went to this restaurant and we were very happy. The service was very good and we were not disappointed at all. The staff were nice too. They offer you to keep your belongings for you if you want. You can even ask them( if there is a chance of course) to charge your phone for you if needed. When we arrived it was full and they offer us to take a sit downstairs if that’s okay for us as they have a bar which was nice. I met Chris again after a long time not seeing him ( I used to work there years ago with him) and he treated me very well. Thank you Chris my girlfriend was very happy for me being treated well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rog E. 1 year ago on Google
    Very atmospheric restaurant in the style of a gentleman's club library. With a massive central area that goes up a couple of floor and booth seating around the edge with a lower ceiling. When we went it was very crowded including the downstairs bar. The food is modern fancy 5 star Indian and the preparation and attention to detail is fabulous with excellent mixtures of flavours and textures. We ate off the Festival 2022 menu. Even on this limited menu there was a good variety of vegetarian and fish. I should mention the only reason for this not being 5 stars was that the service was quite slow even towards the end of the evening when the restaurant was emptying.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tasleem H. 7 months ago on Google
    Solid dining experience. The staff were very professional and polite. Upon entering, we realized the place was packed, and we hadn't made a reservation. The entire front desk team made sure to find us a spot within minutes of arrival, and unlike other restaurants, there was no hint of annoyance at walk-in diners on a busy night. The food was quite interesting. The portions were perfectly sized for an individual and given in amounts that had a strong flavor hit without overpowering you in quantity. Someone put a lot of thought into the menu flavor profile. Food was great. I enjoyed the chicken mains more than the beef cheeks. The dessert was good, not too sweet. Again, everything was well balanced. If you like trational indian food, the flavours here may be a bit weak for you. I love all flavours of Indian food from lava hot to mild or sweet. Cinnamon hit the mid range flavour profile for me. The atmosphere was quite cool and my favorite part of the dining experience! Loved the library decor and the small touches of getting your bill in a book. I wonder if the book is chosen based on the patrons' behaviors :P
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew L. 3 months ago on Google • 233 reviews New
    Amazing food and impeccable service in a very distinguished atmosphere. We went for lunch and had the lunch set menu, which was great value considering the quality of the food. The chicken starter was just amazing flavor. Even before that, the amuse bouche was excellent. The lamb curry was delicious (and I generally don't enjoy lamb). Would highly recommend Cinnamon Club for anyone (like us) who couldn't get a reservation at Dishoom or Gymkhana.

  • 5/5 Marc A. 4 years ago on Google
    Get ready for a great meal in a beautiful setting. We took the tasting menu, although pricey, it’s worth every penny since you get to try a lot of things are their menu. The food is very authentic, served beautiful and really tasty. Service is spectacular with attention to every little detail.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 rebelfungal m. 3 years ago on Google
    Cinnamon club Soho was there 2 years ago on my friends birthday 17 December. The place was cold,the service was extremely bad,food mediocre. At the end the waitress brought a sweet dish with an Un lit candle, I said to her why the un lit candle she said they did not have any matches!!!! Hahaha so they did not have any cookers and none the staff smoked? The waitress thought it was acceptable to have an un lit candle (by the way its unlucky). Ignorance is bliss. My friend had the worst birthday in her life we were both depressed by the whole thing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CL 2 years ago on Google
    What a fun and unique place! We enjoyed the food here, but we especially enjoyed the atmosphere. The service was also on point. So glad we were able to snag a reservation during our time in London!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food at a premium price. Really enjoyed our time here, the food was fantastic and had a good variety of options for people with different tastes. Beautiful setting inside an old library as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robby Y. 1 year ago on Google
    The Cinnamon Club is in a beautiful old library near Westminster Abbey, and the food is very good. They have a lot of competition in London, but I think they hold their own. The service was particularly good, and the staff were attentive and friendly- we will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dan R. 5 months ago on Google
    The food was fine but overpriced. The general decor is dated and facilities, such as toilets and bar, basic. It wants to portray itself as a high end restaurant with the library setting but it’s more akin to a chain restaurant. Service was also not to the level you’d expect. Tasting menu portions were small and did not warrant the high cost. Had high hopes but unfortunately was a disappointing evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristin C. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    My family arrived without a reservation, but the staff was very accommodating and friendly. We ordered the festive season menu and everything was incredible. The flavors, the portions, it was all perfect. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christian M. 2 months ago on Google • 82 reviews New
    Please keep in mind that it says they are open until 11PM, but they stop serving food at 9PM. The food here was very good! Everything was very flavorful and authentic. I prefer the food on the spicy side, but if you don’t like the spice, there’s options for non spicy dishes too. The hostess and chefs were very kind and accommodating, however the rest of the service was average at most.

  • 5/5 Ash 4 months ago on Google • 81 reviews
    unique atmosphere for relaxed dinner ! Back at this place after covid for the first time . Menu seems to be different but the quality and service was awesome. Took our team out for dinner and we were not disappointed. The manger came down to talk to us and checked if we were happy. The hospitality is unique and the warmth takes you by surprise as it is missing in most London restaurants

  • 5/5 Hannah K. 3 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    Reliably delicious food and friendly service. Great for a special occasion and beautiful surroundings in an old library. Service can be a little slow but always attentive and friendly. One of my favourite restaurants in London.

  • 4/5 saad Al Q. 3 months ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    A perfect decoration for a restaurant that oozes with personality, the staff are amazing their mango lassi was sublime. The starters were really tasty, the mains were great but not on the same level of the starters. Would definitely come back especially for special occasions 👏🏽

  • 2/5 Christian N. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    To begin with, I must say, the food was indeed excellent. However, that's where the positives end. We went out for dinner on Valentine's Day, and the evening got off to a rocky start when we had to request water four times. It took 40 minutes for the first course to arrive, but unfortunately, it was meant for another table. After it was swiftly taken away, we had to wait once again. Our total time in the restaurant was 3 hours, with an hour passing between the starter and the main course and another 30 minutes between main and dessert. In addition, my dish I have selected were suddenly no longer available. And thats on a Valentine’s menu? Moreover, the waitstaff seemed overwhelmed and frequently forgot about tables, which resulted in dissatisfaction among many guests. And this for 200 pounds. That is not reasonable! P.S. We did receive a complimentary drink as an apology for the lengthy wait.

  • 5/5 Helen B. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Elevated Indian dishes, bookish interior and exceptional service! We are grateful for our waiter, Sachin, Chef Vivek and Team Cinnamon for their superb hospitality and lovely surprise dessert on our anniversary! Don't skip on the bar. It's nicely tucked away near the entrance and has a nice ambiance.

  • 5/5 Stu R. 4 years ago on Google
    Booked by colleague, so I had no idea what to expect. Really pleasantly surprised! Excellent food, stunning venue. Of particular note was the amount of staff, I find nowadays many restaurants try to run with as few staff as possible, not here - lots of staff all of whom were polite, friendly and efficient. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Y P. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious and amazing! The food was unique and very flavorful. The service was friendly and very cordial. We enjoyed all of our meals and starters. Make sure to ask hot levels on your dish prior to ordering if spicy food is not your thing.

  • 5/5 Abhishek S. 4 years ago on Google
    The most excellent service received! Fantastic food and amazing receptionists!! We didn't book a table and the reception was so considerate that they immediately accommodated us. Now that is what I call as excellent customer service. The starters and mains were fabulous with generous quantities. Overall Cinnamon Club made our evening very special.

  • 3/5 Irene C. 4 years ago on Google
    Fine food, interesting historical space. Super slow service, tho the whole wait staff was kind and respectful. Had a reservation for 7:45pm. There was a delay on our table so we waited at the bar. Don't believe we got our first course till 9pm. I didn't order a first course and believe it was at least 9:30pm by the time I received any food at all. Had to ask multiple times to follow up on orders after that. One of our drinks never arrived. Had to request the bill twice over fifteen minutes. Finally wrapped dinner and were able to leave at 11pm.

  • 5/5 Darshan A. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding service, quality food, excellent wine, setting and atmosphere was perfect. If you are looking to begin your journey into Michelin style rated restaurants then this would be a superb restaurant to begin with. Would highly recommend enjoying a drink from the bar. An excellent take on Indian food but with a European style of cooking applied to both food and setting. Simply outstanding.

  • 5/5 Leo T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice location, very lively atmosphere, very friendly service, food absolutely recommendable. Good price

  • 5/5 Deepa Anil K. 4 years ago on Google
    We did the reservation for Friday dinner and were there on time,upon arrival at the reception we realized our reservation was for Cinnamon Kitchen by mistake. The reception were so welcoming and kind to provide us with an immediate table allotment and made us wait at the bar for a short duration. I used to hear the term "food melts in your mouth" since my childhood, but for the first time experienced it @The Cinnamon Club. Food was amazing, I loved it, infact I am feeling guilty for writing a late review after a month. One of the best customer service we experienced,amazing reception and food was the best part which we can never forget. Cinnamon Club you made our celebration memorable ☺️ Happy 2020!

  • 4/5 Manish V. 4 years ago on Google
    Unusual but nice library setting. Nice food of a different taste. But, if you are Asian I don't think this is the right pallet for our taste. It's more on what it looks like in an upper class setting than our usual spiced tastes we a familiar with. A good experience however but not my usual eatery.

  • 5/5 Derek F. 4 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed this restaurant. We made reservations, which I would recommend doing as well. We opted for the fixed menu which had us trying several dishes which we likely would not have otherwise ordered. The food was delicious and I'd recommend anyone who hasn't given Indian food a try to come here. Regular diners of Indian cuisine will also find these meals superb. While the restaurant is on the pricey side, it is a fine dining experience and we were pleased we gave it a try.

  • 2/5 Bob T. 4 years ago on Google
    A lovely location and a building with character where you can enjoy a drink in the bar. Our starters were excellent but unfortunately that is where the good times end. The main was cold and lacking flavour and the dessert had none of the flavours described in the menu. The service was sub standard which for a resturant charging these prices is not acceptable. I'm afraid you are better off going to your local curry house for a fraction of the cost.

  • 4/5 sepid a. 4 years ago on Google
    Fancy and soooo noisy! Starter was aubergine served in a special way , and lamb. Both of them were great! Specially the lamb was really surprising. Main food was again lamb plus rice and butter chicken. Lamb was again fantastic, and chicken was OK. Price is according to a Michelin restaurant.

  • 5/5 Ashok K. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and wine. Jaisalmer is must try...

  • 5/5 Nigel F. 3 years ago on Google
    Once again the Club did not disappoint. We had the Early set menu, which was delicious. Enough choices for most tastes. The sources/flavours and presentation as good as ever. The service was spot on. Great value for the money. Can't watto return.

  • 3/5 Rich H. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was 5 star but the service was very slow. Really great flavours and the food was divine. The bread selection is amazing and compliments the individual dishes. The service was definitely having an off night and it took nearly 3 hours to have three courses. Eat out to help out may have pushed the limit of the service on the night I attended. Usually it's much better service .

  • 5/5 Leon T. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a really great meal here. We were sat in a quieter air conditioned room just off to the side of the main room. The set meal we had was really tasty and not a bad price either. I would recommend the samosa chaat and sticky ginger toffee pudding. Waitress provided great service and was really friendly (thank you so much LF!)

  • 5/5 Sk Asraful H. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best Restaurant in London

  • 4/5 Tariq P. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food but not spicy as I would have liked it, excellent service, nice ambiance :)

  • 5/5 Jai V. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and service both great. I tried fish curry which is nice. Not spicy as most Indian people would like but still good enough. And sticky toffee pudding is definitely a winner.

  • 1/5 Nav 3 years ago on Google
    Rubbish veg options and massively overpriced. Do yourself a favour and save your £.

  • 5/5 Alexander R. 3 years ago on Google
    Best meal ever!

  • 5/5 Lois R. 3 years ago on Google
    We dined at the Cinnamon Club last week shortly after they reopened after lockdown and I felt compelled to say what a truly lovely evening it was. It was clear that all extra precautions (guest tracking, face shields for staff, excellent hygiene) had been taken yet the atmosphere was warm, relaxed and enjoyable. I was particularly impressed when towards the end of service the Chef discreetly spoke to each table in turn (from a safe distance!) for feedback on their evening and to ask whether there was anything we didn't like or whether there was anything extra we would like to see practiced. The answer from us was that it was spot on and we enjoyed a really special evening. Thank you so much.

  • 4/5 Kirk A. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good. Staff were courteous. I liked the decor.

  • 5/5 Ameera N. 3 years ago on Google
    Worth the price, the food. was great and staff lovely.

  • 1/5 Rithvik M. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is not worth the expensive prices.

  • 4/5 Mark M. 4 years ago on Google
    A bit pricey, however, if you are looking for top shelf Indian food experience this may be where you want to go.

  • 5/5 Jags K. 4 years ago on Google
    We were in the neighborhood of Westminster Abbey and we wanted to go to a restaurant nearby. Without knowing much, we walked into this restaurant when we were looking for casual lunch. Didn't take much to realize that this was not casual at all. However, we decided to take part in what they had to offer. As vegetarians, I went for the 2 course lunch, breadbasket and couple of sides for sharing with my wife. The cauliflower on tandoor with mix of sauces - I think in included strong mustard or may be wasabi - was a clever play on the palette. My second course had a base of a thick sambar and moon carved pumpkins on top. As a south Indian, I thought the sambar could not be re-imagined without spoiling my habitual taste of it. I was blown away by this too. The other sides - dhal, bread and aloo gobi was wonderful in their own way. We asked for masala chai and the waiter said they were out of spices. However they offered a regular tea on the house. We said no and ordered the dessert. The kulfi was wonderful with a marble chocolate sliver on top and puffed rice on the floor of the plate. It tasted amazing. While we were at it, we were surprised by our waiter bringing us a pot of tea, he said he found some spices and made it himself. Not sure how he did it, it was one of the best tasting tea I have had in a long time. He was surprised himself that we liked it much. There was enough for two of us to have two cups! This restaurant is expensive, but every bit worth it. The service, food, style and quality - everything had attention to detail.

  • 4/5 Mani 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice restaurant. However, at the price (Original) Heel mooi restaurant. Wel aan de prijs

  • 5/5 Liam H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and service, food beautiful, recommend you try it. Not the cheapest obviously but lovely.

  • 4/5 Alexandra V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place with a charm of old authentic library... the food is delicious, but quite expensive...

  • 5/5 Damian W. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome food

  • 5/5 Ben L. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Indian food. London institution

  • 5/5 Daws901 4 years ago on Google
    Expensive

  • 5/5 Yvonne L. 4 years ago on Google
    The Indian food is not much Indian style but with tastes good! Especially the veggie food! Also love the grand Old Library environment! And the staff is very nice & helpful!

  • 3/5 Josie A. 4 years ago on Google
    Had high hopes for breakfast after hearing rave reviews but found my kedgeree was pretty bland. Great coffee and orange juice but I wouldn't say any if it was worth the prices.

  • 5/5 josh p. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food.recomend lamb rack

  • 5/5 Lauren T. 4 years ago on Google
    So yummy and great atmosphere!

  • 1/5 Christine C. 4 years ago on Google
    Went to celebrate two birthdays, had already eat there before, this time the service was below what you would expect from a top class restaurant. Had to continually wait for drinks. Had to ask for. Made a very serious error delivering an alcoholic drink to a pregnant lady in our party, which was ordered as a non alcoholic drink. Very stressful and will not be frequenting again ever as the management have not been apologetic

  • 1/5 Bryan 4 years ago on Google
    Served alcohol to my pregnant wife without her knowing. Food hasn’t changed in years and is served cold and bland. Avoid.

  • 5/5 Wachira N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. Efficient staff. Worth the price.

  • 5/5 JamJar87 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great time, atmosphere was amazing. Lucrezia the manager who was taking care of us was so kind. Will definitely return!

  • 4/5 tracy g. 4 years ago on Google
    Went for Valentine's night. Although food was lovely service was very poor. They missed out bringing 2 of the courses and we had to keep reminding them. Kept sending over different waiters each time to everyone and getting mixed up and confused with the orders...

  • 3/5 Christian n. 4 years ago on Google
    We reserved there for dinner with 10 people in total, and placed in the 1st floor. Unfortunately, it was awfully slow: 1h30 to get the food. Yes this was good and refined, but for that price, this slowness should not happen

  • 3/5 Rakesh P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food , not so perfect service or food temperature.

  • 4/5 Chloé G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice setting. Indian fusion cuisine interesting and full of flavors but a little expensive compared to what is found on the plate. Very average service. When we arrived, we were offered a place in the worst corner of the restaurant in a separate room next to the air vent. After insisting, we were put back in the main room. Very good but not great. (Original) Cadre tres sympa. Cuisine indienne fusion intéressante et pleine de saveurs mais un peu cher par rapport a ce qu'on retrouve dans l'assiette. Service tres moyen. A notre arrivée, on nous a proposé une place dans le pire coin du resto dans une salle a part a cote de la bouche d'aération. Apres avoir insisté, on nous a remis dans la salle principale. Tres bien mais pas top.

  • 4/5 Katie 4 years ago on Google
    The main course was really delicious but the starters were pretty average, as was the service.

  • 4/5 Dinesh Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, average service. Waitress forgot to top up wine frequently and service ran a little slow between courses which was disappointing. Other than that, an amazing evening.

  • 1/5 Dylan B. 4 years ago on Google
    WORST SERVICE EVER. Reserved a table at 9pm on valentines. No table until after 10pm. Horrendous service. Drinks in the bar took 50 minutes to arrive. No urgency no apology. Loads of tables free when we got one. One of many waiting for at least an hour. Loads of previous guests complaining about cold food. Once we got a table, waited half an hour for service, so abandoned it. Utter joke. Irresponsible to overbook on valentines day.

  • 4/5 Philippe H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place. Rushes are ok but toi spicy for me

  • 4/5 Prem I. 4 years ago on Google
    Indian food here is a little eccentric. Ambience is amazing. Won't find another Indian restaurant in a library like this. Very cool place to have a dinner, business or otherwise.

  • 5/5 Edwin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good. Nice and relaxing atmosphere. We at from the tasting and which is currently half price. All courses were excellent.

  • 5/5 Skye Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent 'modern' Indian food but the highlight for us was the service. We were well looked after by the friendly staff the moment we stepped into the restaurant. Not to mention dining in a library was a special experience. The space was large and it didn't felt crammed or noisy despite it being a full house. Makes a delightful meal!

  • 4/5 Ella-Mae M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service, nice food (although wasn't too keen on the Aubergine main). Overall a good experience

  • 4/5 Laila Edoo N. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful setting & atmosphere. The chicken and lamb on the menu are halal. I personally found the food a little too salty, I did send my dish back and was told that it couldn’t be made with less salt, had to order something else. Still found the next dish and sides too salty. Limited range of virgin cocktails, service was OK, have had better at other top end restaurants.

  • 3/5 Suman W. 3 years ago on Google
    We have eaten at the cinnamon club on various occasions and have always had a great meal and great service. However, we visited on Monday 24th August. The evening started well as we ordered drinks in the bar while we waited for one more guest. As our last guest arrived we order a drink for her at the same time as the waitress wanted to take us to our table. The waitress said the drinks would be taken to our table, they weren’t so we took our. She then walked off leaving us in the reception. We were taken to our table by the receptionist. We were taken to the room at the back which was fine, to say the service was slow was an understatement. We had to remind staff about the drink we had ordered for guest twice. We eventually ordered our meal from the set menu as it looked very nice. However the food was disappointing because it was not very warm. It took staff a very long time to clear away dirty dishes. It was our son and his partner’s first visit and our son didn’t feel it was of Michelin level. My husband and I were disappointed as were really looking forward to eating there again. Our son had eaten at the cinnamon kitchen and was really looking forward to eating at the club.

  • 5/5 Amin E. 3 years ago on Google
    I believe this is a dinning experience that each person to experience in their lifetime at least once. This place is a piece of art the decor takes you back into time. The location is ideal. The best part is the menu is very authentic and cooked to perfection many aromatic spices can be smelt. As the food is brought out. Staff are very friendly and know how to interact with customers.

  • 5/5 MO R. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely venue, friendly knowledgable staff, but most of all fabulous food. This was my first visit but will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Zulfi W. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a 24-hour layover in London and made reservations here for dinner. It was excellent, both the both and the atmosphere. The service was great. The drinks were on point. We had tandoori lobster to start which was amazing. We also had chicken masala and naan. The food was great. The restaurant was an old library which was really cool. If I’m back in London I’ll be eating there again.

  • 5/5 Kris B. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely exquisite, fine dining Indian meal in a remarkable setting. Vivek Singh is a master (and a really nice guy - he came to our table and was super friendly and engaging). Highly recommend for a special meal out. Expect high-end twists on classic Indian flavours, using quality ingredients.

  • 5/5 Farina C. 3 years ago on Google
    I genuinely cannot believe how nice the food was the price wasn’t too bad either.

  • 5/5 Masahiro O. 3 years ago on Google
    Very fancy place and good atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Aneta A. 3 years ago on Google
    Gluten free heaven. Fantastic modern Indian food..

  • 4/5 Christina K. 3 years ago on Google
    The food were great but wish the presentation was neater. The staff were friendly but still very good with social distancing.

  • 5/5 Al C. 3 years ago on Google
    Unbelievable restaurant. Great food, amazing staff and beautiful surroundings. We held our COVID compliant wedding reception here. It may not have been the day we first planned, but it far exceeded expectations and made for a very special day for us and our families.

  • 1/5 K P. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't really "get" what they are trying to do here. I was prepared for a fine dining experience and was left feeling like this place is massively over hyped. The staff were not as polished as one would expect. Drinks were served in a wildly inappropriate glass and it took ages to take our order despite having closed menus. The starters were "okay." Nothing groundbreaking like I had expected. Some decent flavours but I wasn't wowed. The mains arrived and it was obvious they were not "fresh" and had been sat under a heat lamp. One bite tried- barely warm. We sent them back and left. Bitterly disappointing.

  • 3/5 Manju 3 years ago on Google
    Food was not as good as other mechelin star restaurants I have eaten at. We had the Christmas menu. The crab risotto had too much lemon. The waiter offered to get me a fresh one but at a restaurant of this calibre you expect better. The staff were lovely and the setting is beautiful. All the precautions were taken to keep us safe.

  • 5/5 zane R. 3 years ago on Google
    personally found the food a little too salty, I did send my dish back and was told that it couldn’t be made with less salt, had to order something else

  • 3/5 Pablo Riestra S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice venue, good service and setting. Food was disappointing when compared to other good Indian restaurants in London and definitely quality does not support the price.

  • 5/5 Neil S. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant

  • 5/5 Stephen R. 3 years ago on Google
    Really great dinner and relaxing atmosphere. Staff very friendly.

  • 4/5 Paul M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, good service and clean and tidy.

  • 5/5 Alex L. 3 years ago on Google
    Insanely tasty, surprising I have to recommend the fish curry.

  • 5/5 Georgina B. 3 years ago on Google
    Incredible flavours, impeccable service. Wonderful evening.

  • 5/5 Robert H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great and strong flavours. Not too spicy

  • 5/5 Steve P. 3 years ago on Google
    Elegant setting and food. Tastrr menu with wine is stunning.

  • 5/5 Chris D. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food

  • 5/5 Alisa B. 3 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed this restaurant. We made reservations, which I would recommend doing as well. We opted for the fixed menu which had us trying several dishes which we likely would not have otherwise ordered. The food was delicious and I'd recommend anyone who hasn't given Indian food a try to come here. Regular diners of Indian cuisine will also find these meals superb. While the restaurant is on the pricey side, it is a fine dining experience and we were pleased we gave it a try.

  • 5/5 Gabriel G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location,.Fancy decorations , morden taste

  • 5/5 Mohamad M. 3 years ago on Google
    Better than any Michelin star I've been to or anything full stop. Staff were lovely too. Must go and get the tasting menu.

  • 5/5 Garry S. 3 years ago on Google
    1st time in a Michelin star restaurant. Food was beautiful. Had the duck with vindaloo sauce, perfectly cooked med-rare. Sauce full of flavour. My girlfriend had the lamb shank. Last time I had a lamb shank cooked so tender was in arga in India. The sticky toffee pudding was to die for.

  • 5/5 Katie W. 3 years ago on Google
    A lovely experience at this old library site. Food was wonderful, very light portions and the service was excellent. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Naomi H. 3 years ago on Google
    The place is so big and I like it also their services and the staff are very helpful and very kind to their customers. Amazing place and great ambience.

  • 5/5 Carolyn P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely venue in which to enjoy delicious food which is beautifully presented. This is a good choice for a meal for a special occasion.

  • 4/5 Emily P. 3 years ago on Google
    They claimed it was a modern indian restaurant but I doubt it. I love the overall ambiance and the interior of the place though. The menu was great, so many choices but the foods and drinks were a bit pricey.

  • 5/5 Ali K. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food

  • 5/5 Mimzy H. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff were lovely and food was great, we got a halal option which I'm glad they provided as we gave more than 24 hours notice.

  • 5/5 Punit J J. 3 years ago on Google
    A great place for family fun and celebrating good times

  • 5/5 James t. 3 years ago on Google
    Indian fine dining. Amazing food, great value for money. Hard to fault all round definitely worth a visit special thanks to Rejab for looking after us all evening and the extra effort put in for my partner’s birthday.

  • 4/5 John st T. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely food spices balanced properly. But little expensive

  • 5/5 Martin R. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful meal in a lovely setting

  • 4/5 Sam R. 3 years ago on Google
    Expensive Indian by Vivek Singh. Did is great, building is beautiful but can be stuffy and snobby as it is close to parliament and often full of Westminster types. If you love viveks food, Cinnamon Kitchen is cheaper, less full of Westminster and still absolutely amazing food

  • 5/5 Martin C. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food,with excellent service

  • 2/5 Keith G. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor service, average quality, high cost

  • 5/5 Ashly S. 2 years ago on Google
    went with friends for a Xmas dinner and went for the 5 course set menu. the food was great. each course stood out. the staff were great and offered a lot of alternatives to people with special dietary needs. the venue was well maintained with a lot of distance between tables

  • 4/5 Theodora S. 2 years ago on Google
    We chose the London restaurant festival set menu. All 5 courses were delicious! The only reason I gave 4 star instead of 5 because the service “forgot about us “. Thank you so much for the experience. Tip:Go early enough so you can have a drink in the side bar!Delightful experience!!

  • 5/5 Catarina S. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant atmosphere, great service and food. We were three and we stayed for hours just enjoying the ambiance, the food and our drinks. We ordered a la carte. I would recommend this place as it is unique and tasty.

  • 5/5 Markus H. 2 years ago on Google
    What a memorable evening! My third time there now and I just love the place. Friendly and professional staff and the setting, an old library hall, is something truly different. Granted, if you're looking for a quiet dinner, this may not be the place for you, especially when it's busy. The food is just sublime. Based on Indian cuisine, but with a (considerable) twist. It was truly excellent and I wish I had more ☺️ Definitely not your average Indian menu. We had a mix of meat based and non-meat based dishes and both varieties were just outstanding. They also have a superb wine choice and cocktails are on offer too. Great place to pick and I highly recommend it. I'll be back too 🙂

  • 5/5 Alberto R. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is highly recommendable. The service that we received was beyond reproach and the food itself was exquisite. It's one of the best Indian food that we have ever tasted. It is not cheap, but then not expensive for what you receive. Remember this is not your local Indian takeaway joint. It is more a modern twist on Indian food, located in a beautiful old library. An excellent meal out in London.

  • 5/5 andy b. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was brilliant. Really nice and well prepared/ presented. Staff very polite although can see how busy they are. They all have a lot to manage but do very well! Great setting as well

  • 5/5 Jemima A. 2 years ago on Google
    A fine dining restaurant in an old library - loved the concept. The food was great too and very well priced. We got the dinner set so it was £35 for 3 courses, and there was also a complimentary starter. The basement bar was very cosy too.

  • 5/5 sanjeeta S. 1 year ago on Google
    The cinnamon club is an experience for me personally. This was my second time to club and the experience I had with my five other friends was just beyond amazing. The library setting stands out and looks so classy. It has the grandeur which never fails to catch my attention. Books instantly calms me down :) I must say TCC knows how to take a common courtesy to an uncommon level. Each and every staff was so warm and pleasant and made our evening so special. We all had an unforgettable evening. Food was simply scrumptious and bursting with rich flavours. The gorgeous taste and smell of the food took me back home. Never felt rushed the whole evening and with such regal ambience , warm hospitality and authentic Indian delicacies we could not have asked for more. Hats off to the luminary chef Mr Vivek Singh and his team for taking all the efforts to make every guests dining experience so memorable at TCC. God bless the fantastic team and thank you so much for the impeccable hospitality we received at the club.

  • 5/5 Kristina F. 1 year ago on Google
    First time in London and having Indian food! 20/10 experience! We had the Cinnamon Summer Festival 6 course meal (4/6 pictured) I didn’t even get a chance to take a picture of all of the food since we couldn’t get enough of it. The flavors are amazing! I’m pretty picky when it comes to food and I finished every plate! No crumbs left lol the waiter Saif was exceptional, he described every dish perfectly. We had adequate time in between every dish so we didn’t feel rushed at all. The ambience was great as well. They even hand you your bill in a book. Everything is so perfectly thought out. I’ll definitely come back here whenever I’m in London!

  • 5/5 Heather R. 1 year ago on Google
    Quite possibly the best dining experience of my life!! Every single bite was absolutely outstanding! The service was great and ambiance incredible. I would fly back to London from NY just to eat dinner at The Cinnamon Club again! 🤤😁

  • 5/5 Alphonza Faison J. 1 year ago on Google
    Exceptional Indian food. I arrived as a tourist with my backpack on and simple black jacket and thought am I at the right place. The exterior has it seem to look like a office. But the smells coming from the door of savory Indian spices. The chicken marinated in fenugreek and yogurt was simply compelling. I did not take pictures of the mango tart, but it left me in a euphoric state. The restaurant was Westminster library so when you look around it’s like eating and drinking high quality food in the rare collections section of the finest book store.

  • 4/5 Shakunt T. 1 year ago on Google
    For an Indian fine dining experience there are some factors definitely missing but on its own it was an average / good experience. Pros: -Quality of the dishes -Menu variety -Quite a lot of tables -Location Cons: -Decor and presentation severely lacks below other fine / Michelin star places -Staff openly had their own private conversations in front of their customers - Cocktails were poor and did not match price expectations or their lavish descriptions - if sitting in the mezzanine, you will have a significantly worse experience than the main floor (you essentially walk through the back of the bar to get there which ruins the experience) Wouldn't recommend against other fine dining places in London. If you are looking to tick it off your list and only care about the food quality then may as well give it a go.

  • 5/5 Janice H. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely THE best Indian restaurant I've ever been to. The meals were superb, the sommelier recommended the most fantastic wines and best of all Vivek Singh said hello to our table and asked how the food was. The whole eating experience was perfect, we will definitely be coming back. I'd recommend the trout starter, venison main and the Indian breads with chutneys.

  • 5/5 Sara I. 7 months ago on Google
    Visited for a special occasion and had the summer tasting menu and a bottle of wine! The dishes were a mix of comforting and familiar, interesting and unexpected. I didn't taste anything I didn't like - my husband was a bit taken back by the first course though. For the price I would absolutely recommend the seasonal 4 course menu and someday I hope to try the 9 course menu. Also.. the Khajur Burfi blew my mind! What a plate! The atmosphere here is definitely upscale, with a hint of romance. The setting is unbeatable - I've seen a lot of sweeping rooftop views but I've never dined among books - even the cheque comes in a book. Our waiter was lovely and went above and beyond for us to make our special occasion memorable.

  • 1/5 Lucía S. 5 months ago on Google
    I don't normally write negative reviews, but if you want to wait a ridiculous amount of time for every request, not have your drinks brought or even asked for, and not even acknowledgement that the service is atrocious, come here. The food was not as bad as the service, but we sent a lot of plates half full back. Definitely not worth the wait. There are vegetarian options but they were not outstanding.

  • 5/5 Bruce J. 6 months ago on Google
    The Cinnamon Club was recommended. We visited the restaurant for lunch. We were late for our reservation soI called ahead to let them know. They were cordial and accommodating. We both ordered the three course lunch. My wife had the app -sardines, main - chicken Brest, and almond cake with sorbet. Me app - potato cake w/ curried chick peas, main - ox cheek vindalho, masala mash, & pickled onion, and almond cake with sorbet. The service, atmosphere, and food was amazing.

  • 5/5 Jeremy G. 7 months ago on Google
    The single best meal we've had in London so far. Probably the best kept secret in London. Superb food, atmosphere and service at a reasonable price for extraordinary food. This is Michelin 2 star quality minimum. Must visit.

  • 5/5 Joost 6 months ago on Google
    The cinnamon club provides an elevated south Asian experience all held within a historic library. I visited with a large group for a celebration and would definitely return. The pigeon breast was presented well and was also cooked to perfection. The 20th anniversary butter chicken was a huge portion and was delicious also. The service was wonderful, particularly by saif, who kept our event special while also lowkey which is exactly what I was looking for. A special desert was also provide with a card hatch was a nice touch.


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    • ✓️ Hard liquor
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