VATAVARAN

“This restaurant offers a brilliant modern twist on classic Indian cuisine, and from the moment we arrived, the entire experience felt special. The cocktails were nothing short of epic—beautifully balanced and expertly crafted—while the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely delightful. The dining room itself is stylish yet comfortable, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed and memorable meal. We began with the poppadoms and chutneys, which were exceptional—easily some of the best we’ve had anywhere in the world, full of depth and flavour far beyond the usual offering. For mains, I chose the tandoor-cooked wild prawns with wild mustard, honey, chickpeas, and curry leaf. Not only was the presentation stunning, but every bite was vibrant, perfectly cooked, and incredibly enjoyable. My husband opted for the lamb Barbat with burnt spices and garlic, which was rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. Alongside, we shared the Tadka Dal—comforting yellow lentils with cumin and tomatoes—and a garlic chilli naan that was fresh, flavourful, and the perfect accompaniment. Having dined at many Indian restaurants across the world, this experience truly stands out as one of the best we’ve ever had. Every element—from the food to the service to the atmosphere—came together beautifully. We left genuinely impressed and already looking forward to our next visit.”

“Very good food and the ambience is also very lively. Staff is very good and friendly. Service is fast and explains every dish nicely. Food is delicious, very good. I think this deserves a Michelin star, since the chef already has earned at other restaurants, he deserves one for his restaurant as well. Better than many Michelin restaurants I have tried. This is also better than sister restaurant manthan, though that is also very good.”

“Such an amazing fine dine Indian restaurant. The service and hospitality is top notch. We went for lunch & left with cravings satisfied. We tried dal bati, paneer tikka khakhra masala & amritsari chole kulcha. Dal bati was oozing with ghee & the dal was full of flavors. The bati could have been a tad bit softer. The paneer tikka was melt in the mouth soft and beautifully charred. The chole kulcha was outstanding. The kulcha was soft, stuffed and flavorful & chole was proper amritsari style; tangy, spicy & bursting with Indian spices. We had room for dessert as well & tried their mango malai cheesecake. A true delight for a mango lover. Overall, had a such a memorable time & would highly recommend. Can’t wait to go back again to try other dishes & desserts!😋”

“Incredible! Went for my boyfriend’s birthday and opted for the Linner menu. Only £5 to add a Gin and Tonic or Bellini and the staff were so great and a cake came over for the birthday boy (even got a card!) Such good value, amazing food and amazing service.”