Kanishka by Atul Kochhar Reviews Summary

Restaurant Atmosphere

Pros:

• "A lovely restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere - not too small or too large, it creates an ambience which is relaxed and enjoyable."
• "Nestled in the vibrant heart of London, Mayfair, Kanishka beckons food lovers on an extraordinary culinary journey."
• "Nice quiet atmosphere as we arrived just at opening time for lunch."
• "Welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff. The space was attractive and well lit."

Cons:

• "The ambiance was also very strange with loud music in a dim basement, though we were sat downstairs - the upstairs dining seemed a lot nicer."
• "The ambiance and the staff are like undertakers working at a cemetery. No ambience and no vibe at all."
• "The atmosphere was calm and elegant. A wonderful first visit! However, I found the decorations a bit odd, especially the ceiling which looked like a cover-up job."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "The service was second to none when we visited - not too intrusive, but relaxed and helpful staff only too happy to help."
• "We were served by Roshan and Deevaj who gave top quality service to us."
• "Lovely food, service was good also, there was never a time we had to wait for a waiter as soon as you look in their direction they are on their way."

Cons:

• "Service wasn't anything amazing. For the price you pay, you expect staff with more charisma, not just bodies in nice outfits."
• "Service was average, felt like a routine/check-list more than caring about what a customer feels genuinely."
• "Unfortunately, the service let us down A LOT! Hence the low rating. We were served by 4 different staff throughout the dinner."

Food Quality and Variety

Pros:

• "Every dish on the menu has its own distinct flavours and character. The quality of the ingredients is apparent."
• "The tasting menu overall was good. The highlights for us were the chukundur aur feta (beetroot dumpling), signature chicken tikka pie and the Varanasi custard apple rabdi."
• "Food was excellent, particularly the main course of the mixed grill and the salmon. Dessert was a little disappointing and not as great though."

Cons:

• "The actual curries served were acceptable but nothing special. Another comment calls out that they would find it hard to tell apart from a typical British Indian restaurant style curry."
• "Disappointing first ever Michelin restaurant experience. No complaints on the service and welcoming staff, however the food was beyond average."
• "Overall the food quality is good with the samosas and seafood curry taste towards the salty side."

Price and Value for Money

Pros:

• "It is not cheap, but if you are booking to come here you know that at the outset. The important thing is whether it is value for money - and I would say it most certainly is good value for money."
• "I would say even the offer was a little overpriced. Should have been around £20 each mark not £30 for the Indian cuisine."

Cons:

• "It came to around 120 pounds for a 3-course lunch for 2. Sure the food was good but not 120 pounds good."
• "We redeemed a voucher because I would rarely spend £80 on a 5-course tasting menu. If you do come here with a voucher, please beware that sparkling water is an eye-watering £6, poppadoms are £6."
• "Overall probably not worth the money. The dessert was a whole different story. Absolutely fantastic."