Address: 49 Maddox St, London, W1S 2PQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +442074082258
Rating: 4.4
based on 108 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"The juicy and fresh prawns covered in crispy shells tasted so refreshing."
"The osso buco, sarson chicken and ‘trio’ dessert were excellent."
"The trio dessert was a highlight for me and my partner so would recommend highly."
"The food was really tasty."
"Great food (jackfruit tacos & dal in particular)."
"The standout dishes were the fish curry, lamb chops and the daal."
"The meat is juicy and fragrant."
Cons:
"Given the chefs and pedigree I expected better (I’ve also been to Kutir). The Indian version of Osso Buco was weirdly chewy."
"All meals weren't bad but nothing exceptional."
"Lamb chops came out slightly rubbery, methi murgh and egg curry could have done with a tad bit more salt."
"Parathas for starters, lacked a bit of taste but kichori was good."
"However many of the other items were not that memorable."
"Most starter items were fried - and it is arguably impossible to get a fried starter wrong. But even these were gross."
"The food dishes were appalling. We ordered a wide range of items from the menu and it all tasted of salty chemicals and no authenticity in flavours."
Service
Pros:
"The staff were great."
"The woman who served us however was lovely and knowledgeable."
"Staff is amazing and v organised."
"The staff were very helpful and friendly as well."
"The staff are warm and attentive."
"The staff is warm and courteous."
"The staff was extremely friendly and attentive."
Cons:
"Unfortunately my food experience didn't match that."
"Really disappointed as the food was really tasty but the whole experience was ruined."
"It is a below average restaurant and the prices is very expinsive and very bad service from the employee who I think is responsible for reservations I think he name is Dahram."
"Rude staff. Kachori was raw. No filling in aloo paratha."
"Mediocre restaurant with complete lack of customer service."
"Shocking aggressive behaviour by waiting staff."
"Service was... a bit disjointed and slow at times."
Ambiance
Pros:
"This restaurant has a beautiful environment."
"The ambiance of the place is exquisite and a blend of modern and ancient architecture."
"Beautifully lit with comfortable booths; we knew we would have a lovely visit with our good friends from the moment we were warmly greeted and shown to our table."
"Prepare to be amazed by the sheer opulence!"
"The restaurant exudes an air of grandeur, resembling a magnificent palace with its splendid decor and upscale ambiance."
"The restaurant felt cozy and intimate, with beautiful interiors."
"The space inside was small but good ambience."
Cons:
"It is a long, narrow restaurant, and they have definitely packed in the tables."
"Service felt very impersonal, and not at all up to scratch with competitors like Kanishka and Trishna."
"Entire restaurant was empty but they didn't give table to one person."
"The one weak area with food was the desserts- either a chocolate dessert or Indian sweet based."
"The 'Buttermilk Chicken' garnished with curry leaves and a special sauce was by far one of the best starter dishes I have ever tried."
"Mains were very fatty, we didn’t like them at all (lamb, dhal and chicken tikka) and they all tasted of fish (fish oil?)."
"Please don't call yourself a family friendly place. Even after reserving a place for my parents and 3 yo daughter, I was refused entry into the restaurant."
Value
Pros:
"Had a delightful experience at Manthan！ The lunch set menu from Tuesday to Friday is a steal!"
"It was wonderful to discover these delicious flavours for a fair and affordable price in such a popular area of London."
"The bill for the 4 of us was a reasonable £208, which we thought was a good bargain for such an elegant and delicious meal in the heart of Mayfair."
"Now for the price, we found this very reasonable given other places we have gone to and paid way more."
"These sets were surprisingly affordable, priced at around £20 each, and included appetizers, main courses, and desserts."
"For weekday visits, the lunch set menus priced at £18, £20, and £22 offer excellent value."
"Prices are very fair for the quality of food and the flavours really pop."
Cons:
"However I was disappointed with the quantity of servings, with size of dahi ke kebab and pyaaz kachori with raita being just like 2 tbsp, and with only 2.5” square of pithore.. it really doesn’t justify the prices."
"The only negative thing about the restaurant is that it is too expensive, but definitely worth visiting at least once."
"The place is a bit pricy but the quality is great."
"We were over charged by £50 for something included on the set menu and put under pressure to finish our meal due to the next sitting's arrival."
"The food portions were far too small and weren’t anything special given the price."
"Waste of time and money. Claimed Michelin starred chef but I'm disappointed to have paid for such tasteless,raw,overpriced so called Indian food."
"I would give one star if I could. I dined here for lunch on Friday and received the worst service."