Heritage Dulwich is an Indian restaurant at 101 Rosendale Road, led by chef Dayashankar Sharma. The dining room brings a polished neighbourhood restaurant to West Dulwich, with a style that connects the breadth of India's regional food traditions to seasonal British produce.
The cooking draws on techniques and flavours from across the subcontinent rather than presenting Indian cuisine as one uniform category. Spices are layered with care, and the kitchen uses contemporary presentation without losing sight of the character of traditional recipes and ingredients.
An à la carte menu sits alongside a tasting menu for diners who want a guided progression through the kitchen's work. Weekend Royal Thali service offers a different format, bringing several complementary dishes together so that contrasts in spice, texture and richness can be experienced in one meal.
Desserts, wine and cocktails extend the meal beyond the savoury courses, while vegetarian choices are integrated into the restaurant's wider approach. The combination of attentive service and detailed cooking makes Heritage suitable for a considered dinner, a celebration or a leisurely weekend visit.
Address: 101 Rosendale Road, Dulwich, London SE21 8EZ, England
Heritage Dulwich Menu
Small Plates
Old Delhi Papdi Chaat
Wheat crisps, sweet potato, basil, sweet yoghurt, pomegranate
Bharwan Aloo Tikki
Stuffed potato patties, cheese, spiced white peas, chutneys
Gunpowder Broccoli
Tandoor grilled broccoli, lentil powder, spices
Samudri Khajana
South Indian fried calamari, prawns and coconut, mustard moilee
Awadhi Grilled Lamb
Ginger flavoured Pan seared lamb steak, mustard mooli pickle
Rabbit Reshmi
Minced rabbit kebab, saffron, bell peppers, radish yoghurt
Venison Badal Jaam
Wild Venison steaks, Aubergine with spicy tomato, cheese & yogurt
Kebabs & Tikka
Desi Paneer Tikka
Paneer stuffed with mango pickle and spices
Shatkora Jhinga
King prawns marinated with lemon grass & shatkora
Kasoori Murgh Tikka
Boneless chicken thigh, kasoori methi leaves, mint, basil
Lucknowi Murgh Kebab
Char-grilled boneless chicken, saffron coriander and chilli
Kerelan Grilled Duck
Free range Duck fillets, mustard, black pepper & honey,tangy plum chutney
Heritage Lamb Chops
Double bone Welsh Lamb rack marinated in black cardamom & raw papaya
Seafood
Halibut Moilee
Pan grilled halibut fillet with moilee sauce
Kasundi Jhinga
King prawn with creamy coconut & mustard sauce
Chicken
Murgh Makahani
Smoked chicken thigh cooked in creamy fresh tomato & fenugreek sauce
Dhabawala Murgh
Chicken thighs, ground spices and Kashmiri chilli
Palak Chicken
Boneless Chicken, spinach puree and green chillies
Lamb
Kashmiri Lamb
Traditional heritage recipe from kashmir
Adraki Bhoona Lamb
Boneless dice lamb, ginger, green coriander
Rogani Nalli Gosht
Lamb shank flavoured with Black cardamom, red chillies
Vegetarian
Kadai Subzi
Courgette, fine beans, broccoli, kadai masala
Baingan Kolhapuri
Roasted Aubergine served with spiced Kolhapuri masala
Panner Aur Mirch ka Salan
Herb marinated cottage cheese in melon seed and tomato gravy
Malai Anjeer Ke Kofte
Fig stuffed paneer, potato dumplings in creamy sauce
Aloo Chole
Old school chickpeas, potatoes and spices
Biryani
Ghost Dum Biryani
Classic Lamb dum Biryani with aromatic spices
Hyderabadi Murgh Biryani
Traditional Chicken Biryani from Hyderabad
Side Dish
Bhindi Masala
Spiced okra, tomato, green Chilli
Jeera Aloo
Potatoes tempered cumin, fresh coriander
Saag Makai
Garlic tempered spinach, sweetcorn, green chilli
Dal Makhani
Whole lack lentil with tomato and fenugreek
Tadka Dal
Mixed lentils tempered with ginger, garlic & tomato
Cucumber Mint Raita
Greek Yogurt with cucumber, mint
Rice & Breads
Steamed Rice/ Pulao Rice
Tandoori Roti
Peshawari Naan
Cheese & Chilli Naan
Sundried Tomatoes & Truffle Naan
Naan Bread ( Plain, Butter or Garlic)
Lachha (Butter Naan/Paratha)
Poppadoms & Accompaniments
Poppadoms Basket & chutney selection
Spicy onion Salad, green chilli, fresh coriander and lemon Juice
Heritage 4 Course Tasting Menu
52 PP. Available all week.
Bharwaan Aloo Tikki
Scottish Scallops, Tomato Salsa
King Prawns, Shatkora
Awadhi Lamb, Mooli Pickle
Murgh Makhani
Adraki Lamb
Kasundi Prawns
Dal Makhani
Pulao Rice
Butter Naan, Paratha
Tandoor Grilled Pineapple
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Heritage Royal Thali
Saturday and Sunday Lunch only. 19.99 PP.
Paneer Ka Salan
Indian cottage cheese in melon seed gravy
Aloo Chole
Old school chickpeas, potatoes and spices
Baingan
Roasted aubergine, Kholapuri masala
Murgh Makhani
Chicken in tomato, fenugreek sauce
Dhaba Wala Murgh
Ground spices and Kashmiri chili
Kashmiri Lamb
Traditional heritage recipe from Kashmir
Bhoona Lamb
Diced lamb, ginger, coriander
Aloo Tikki
Seasonal Veg
Tadka Dal
Raita
Mooli Pickle
Butter Naan
Kheer (Dessert)
Rice
Heritage 7 Course Tasting Menu
68 PP | 40 Wine pairing. Available Tuesday – Thursday, Sunday.
Amuse Bouche
Spinach and potato dumplings
Chaat
Wheat crisps, potato, yogurt, pomegranate
Seared Scallops, Moilee Sauce
Rabbit Kebab, Radish Yogurt
Seasonal Sorbet
Murgh Makhani
Adraki Lamb
Garlic Infused Spinach
Mixed Lentils
Butter Naan
Pulau Rice
Poached Pear, Vanilla Ice Cream
Desserts
Poached Pear
Chocolate shavings, pistachio, almond, Madagascar ice cream
Chocolate brick
Black cardamom, cinnamon brownie, vanilla ice cream
Mango Brulé
Classic crème Brule with Alphonso Mango
Rhubarb and Wild Rice Kheer
Wild Rice and jaggery pudding, Rhubarb compote
Tandoori Ananas
Grilled Pineapple, saffron, star anise, salted caramel Ice cream
Selection of Sorbet
Choice of Lemon or Mango
Selection of Ice Cream
Choice of Madagascar Vanilla or Salted Caramel
Whiskies
Chivas 18yrs
Dalmore 12yrs
Balvenie Doublewood 12yrs
Laphroaig 10yrs
Cocktails
TIJORI
Smoked Kraken,sugarcane Molasses fresh lime served in a Jewellery Box
THE MARTINI
Vodka, strawberry & Lychee, Raspberry dusting
LADY RUBY
Peach Liqueur, coco, fresh orange and lime
RAJWARA OLD FASHIONED
Cardamom infused Buffalo Trace stirred down with bay leaves and aromatic bitters
White Wine
2022 Custoza Bianco, Cantina di Custoza
Veneto, Italy
2022 Calchaqui Valley Torrontes/Riesling, Amalaya
Salta, Argentina
2022 Chardonnay IGP Pays d’Oc, Monoruby
Languedoc, France
2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Tinpot Hut
Marlborough, New Zealand
Red Wine
2022 Merlot/Grenache, Cotes de Thau, Les Vignes De L’Eglise
Languedoc, France
2021 Montepulicano d’Abruzzo, Fantini
Abruzzo, Italy
2022 Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignon, Montes, Classic Series
Colchagua Valley, Chile
2022 `I Muri` Primitivo, Vigneti del Salento
Puglia, Italy
By the Glass
Prosecco Spumante Brut, La Cavea
Veneto, Italy. Fresh and fruity on the palate with hints of flowers and a crisp, dry finish.
Devaux CuveeD
Champagne France. Rich and intense, with lively acidity, elegant and long-lasting finish.
2021 Pinot Grigio Rosato `Terre diMonteforte`
Cantina di Monteforte Veneto, Italy. Dry and intense with lingering strawberry hints on the finish, and delicate perfumes of strawberries.
2022 Custoza Bianco, Cantina di Custoza
Veneto, Italy. Aromatic, with elegant exotic fruit, pleasant and persistent finish.