Empire Empire is an Indian restaurant at 16 All Saints Road in Notting Hill. Its playful dining room draws on the colour, music and energy of the 1970s, with a jukebox, murals and a carefully chosen soundtrack supporting the nostalgic mood. The food is designed for sharing, bringing regional Indian comfort dishes into a lively modern setting.
Snacks and starters include house masala chips, Amritsari prawn pakoras and kale patta chaat layered with yoghurt, tamarind and sev. The tandoor produces achari potatoes, malai broccoli, chicken tikka, beef seekh kebab, stone bass and lamb chops. Chutneys, herbs and aromatic marinades give each plate a distinct balance of richness, acidity and spice.
Curries range from creamy Empire butter chicken to Rajasthani laal maas made with slowly cooked lamb. Paneer makhani and Hyderabadi aubergine with potatoes offer substantial vegetarian choices, while king prawns in kadhai masala add seafood to the selection. Dal makhani, okra with onion and tomato, and peas with fenugreek work as sides or shared dishes in their own right.
Lamb shank, wild mushroom and lobster biryani offer different approaches to fragrant basmati rice. Jeera saffron pulao, naan, roti and laccha paratha complete the savoury menu, followed by gulab jamun cheesecake or saffron milk cake. Cocktails, beer and wine reinforce the restaurant’s sociable atmosphere, while vegetarian and other dietary menus help mixed groups order together.
Address: 16 All Saints Road, Notting Hill, London W11 1HH, United Kingdom