Dishoom Carnaby Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Variety

Pros:

• "The food was delicious and the price was very fair."
• "Amazing food! The Okra fries were delicious!"
• "I loved every dish and drink. Service was great."
• "The food is just superb. The chicken ruby was stellar."
• "The best Indian meal we had in London. Only downside was the wait, as we did not make a reservation prior to coming down."
• "Everything, from the atmosphere to the food and service, was outstanding."
• "The authentic Indian flavors, attentive staff, and an enticing array of beverages contribute to a generally enjoyable experience."
• "The food here is great, dishes are a unique spin from what you’d find in most Indian restaurants."

Cons:

• "We also ordered shrimp masala, which was tasty, though I expected it to be better."
• "Food quality - very average. Chicken was tough and house black daal was devoid of flavour."
• "Meh. Overrated. My first time here I ordered nine dishes everything was just OK."
• "Pretty good restaurant. The food here has some twists (type of spices), making it different from what you would typically eat in India or made by Indians."
• "Also, avoid the black daal super basic not anything special compared to most places."

Service and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Our waitress was so nice and very friendly. She went with us through the menu, and explained all the dishes!"
• "Service was great. Fav: Tikka, lamb shops and tea."
• "The service was excellent and very fast, and the food is just superb."
• "Their menu style is unique, and the food was delicious. The best part was how quickly they brought our food after we ordered."
• "The waiter was a true salesman and convinced us to try a chai cognac drink which was delicious and not too sweet."
• "Went for a late night dinner with my friend. We were served by Harry during our visit, absolutely lovely person who gave us good recommendations."
• "Super cool place!! I love the atmosphere inside, was busy but it was still very enjoyable."
• "The service at Dishoom was great! The ambiance was nice, the staff was friendly and very helpful."

Cons:

• "Ambience - Well below average. Tables are stacked too close and it just ruins the experience."
• "Downside: sitting! the chairs are not the most comfortable and our sofa was broken."
• "Unfortunately, we had a really bad service. Our waiter Forgot to bring ice for my water. Forgot to bring me the dessert menu, never checked on us."
• "The service can be spotty, and you end up sitting wherever. But the food is yum, the prices are affordable."