Ritu is an elegant Indian restaurant at 1 Blenheim Terrace in St John’s Wood. Its name refers to the six seasons in the Indian calendar, a concept carried through the food, decor and changing experience of the compact neighbourhood dining room.
The kitchen draws on regional Indian flavours while applying a contemporary approach to quality produce and presentation. Familiar ideas are given distinctive combinations and careful finishes, allowing diners to recognise the foundations of a dish while discovering a more individual interpretation.
Small plates, curries, rice and breads encourage a table to compare contrasting spice profiles and textures. Vegetarian and vegan choices are integrated throughout the selection, and the kitchen can shape a meal for diners who prefer several shared dishes or a more structured progression.
Cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine support both dinner and celebratory occasions, while private hire is available for larger groups. Ritu is best suited to diners looking for Indian cooking with a refined, seasonal identity rather than a standard neighbourhood curry house formula.
Address: 1 Blenheim Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 0EH, England
Ritu – Seasons Of India Menu
Ritu Tasting Menu
£62 per person on food, £98 per person when paired with wine. Includes amuse bouche, starter, main served with signature Dal makhani, Pilau and choice of Breads, sorbet and dessert.
Amuse Bouche
Saint Laurand (rose)
Gunpowder prawn with crispy lotus stems and micro salad
(D) (N)
Konkan railway goat curry
(D)
Murgh tikka hare pyaza
(D) (N)
Passion fruit and chilli
Mace and cardamom mousse
(D) (N)
Vegetarian Tasting Menu
£52 per person on food, £88 per person when paired with wine. Includes amuse bouche, starter, main served with signature Dal makhani, Pilau and choice of Breads, sorbet and dessert.
Amuse Bouche
Saint Laurand (rose)
Bhatti ka broccoli with crispy lotus stems
Laziz pasanda
Slabs of delicate cottage cheese stuffed with potatoes, cashews and mint simmered in a rich Nawabi sauce (D) (N)
Paneer tikka hare pyaza
(D) (N)
Passion fruit and chilli
Mace and cardamom mousse
(D) (N)
Starters
Papad tray
Assortment of papads and chutney for the table (D)
Makkai triangles
Corn and jalapeno masala; Pastry triangles – Naga tomato sauce (D) (G)
Lotus stem chaat
Crackling lotus stem with chickpeas and potatoes made into a Chaat (D) (G)
Blue cheese malai broccoli
Roquefort and cream marinated Broccoli cooked in the clay oven (D)
Paneer tulsi mirch tikka
Paneer cubes in a spicy Basil and chutney marinade (D)
Amritsari chicken tikka
Chicken thighs cooked with a chilli yoghurt marinade and crusted with crushed pepper and coriander (D)
Murgh reshmi kebab
Chicken mince seasoned with spices , coriander and green chillies cooked on skewers (D)
Murgh malai tikka
Cream , spices and cheese marinated chicken thighs cooked and tossed in cream and ghee – Street style (D) (N)
Kolkata chicken lollipop
Crispy fried chicken wings marinated with spices as done in Kolkata (G)
Gunpowderprawns
Jumbo Prawns grilled with hot gun powder , served with Masala Caesar sauce (D)
Lamb chops
Three piece portion ,Grilled with a Garlic mustard marinade and served with a roasted onion salad (D)
Mains
Laziz pasanda
Slabs of delicate cottage cheese stuffed with potatoes, cashews and mint simmered in a rich Nawabi sauce (D) (N) (G)
Nizami handi
The classic lucknowi vegetarian dish with a caramelised onion sauce and select seasonal veggies (D) (N)
Chana masala Patiala style
Very Punjabi with onions and fried green chillies (D)
Dhaba makhani chicken
Our version of butter chicken with extra tempering of sliced garlic (D) (N)
Murgh tikka hara pyaaz
Chicken tikka tossed with a masala sauce and finished with fresh spring onions and cream (D) (N)
Pepper chicken masala
Classical dish from Madurai, with a fiery blend of peppercorns and fennel
Classic tandoori chicken
Baby chicken marinated and roasted – paprika and yoghurt Marinade (D)
Konkan railway goat curry
A traditional dish served to the workers who built the Railway lines – Goat meat with Potatoes (D)
Roganjosh
Traditional slow cooked lamb Preparation from Kashmir
Bhuna gosht
A roasted cumin and tomato flavoured lamb curry
Allepy fish curry
Monkfish tails stewed with mangoes and ginger from God’s Own Country
Sarson wala salmon
Salmon marinated in typical Bengali Mustard Paste and grilled in the clay oven (D)
Prawn balchao
A hot prawn preparation from Goa. Made with chillies pepper and vinegar
Biryanis
Our take on the classical Biryani cooked and served in a bamboo stem.
Lamb biryani
Chicken biryani
Rice
Pilau rice
(D)
Steam rice
Veg tawa pulao
Vegetables tossed with a mild masala sauce and rice in a grill (D)
Sides
Choice of ingredients with Indian tempered baby spinach “Saag” (D)
Makkai(corn niblets) / Paneer/Aloo
Tempered lentils – Dal
(D)
Dal makhani
(D)
Grilled seasonal vegetables
with a hint of garlic and chilli (D)
South Indian potato roast
with red chillies and curry leaves
Baingan ka bartha
Smoked eggplant mash tempered with chilies and ginger (D)
Raita – cucumber and mint
(D)
Classic kuchumber
diced cucumber, tomatoes, onions and olives
Breads
Naan / Butter
(D) (G)
Pudhina and methi paratha
Roti
(D) (G)
Garlic naan
(D) (G)
Masala cheese stuffed kulcha
(D) (G)
Vegan Menu
Makkai triangles
Corn and jalapeno masala ; filo triangles – Naga tomato sauce (G)
Bhatti ki broccoli
Crushed coriander seeds and masala marinated broccoli cooked in the tandoor (N)
Lotus stem bhel
Crackling lotus stem with chickpeas and potatoes tamarind chutney (G)
Allepy vegetable curry
Seasonal vegetables cooked with mangoes , coconut and ginger from God’s Own Country
Jackfruit masala
Jackfruit chunks tossed with a tomato-based masala sauce and finished with fresh mint
Makkai palak
Corn niblets tossed with wilted baby spinach and cumin
South Indian potato roast
With Red chillies and curry leaves
Dal tadka
Tempered red lentils
Plain rice
Signature Cocktails
Ritu Margarita
Taquila with Cointreau and tamarind, ginger, orange, lime
Kokam Masala
Five rivers rum with pineapple juice, lime, mint, sugar, angostura and kokam
Lavender Martini
Kettle one Vodka, lychee puree and lavender flower
Mumbai Martini
Gin with flavours of ginger and curry leaves
Beers
Cobra
Kingfisher
Mini King Cobra
Curious Brew
Soft Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Lemonade
Tonic Water
Spirits
All spirits served as 50ml
Kettle One
Vodka
Grey Goose
Vodka
Bombay Sapphire
Gin
Hendricks
Gin
Whisky
All spirits served as 50ml
Macallan 18 Years Double Cast
Spey Side
Glenfiddich 12 Years
Spey Side
Lagavulin 16 Years
Islay
Oban 14 Years
High Land
White Wines
Glass 175ml, Carafe, or Bottle
Pinot Grigio Single Vineyard 2020/21 Hilltop
(Neszmely, Hungary) A delicate floral nose. Packed ripe kiwi and apple fruit flavors with a fresh finish.
Chenin Blanc 2022
(Western Cape, South Africa) Citrus aroma, yellow plum with beautiful succulent mouthful and fruit with crisp minerally finish..
Picpoul De Pinet AOP Tradition 2021/22 Domaine Muret
(Languedoc , France) Concentrated lime/lemon fruit aromas, acacia flower and fresh almond.
Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGP Le Coste 2022
(Abruzzo, Italy) Refreshing, palate cleansing, fresh aromatic and dry.
Red Wines
Glass 175ml, Carafe, or Bottle
Primitivo Acanto Salento Puglia IGT 2021 Cantine Ionis
(Puglia, Italy) Full body, well-balanced plum, black cherry with tobacco and sweet spices finish.
Valpolicella Doc Classico Le Filagne 2021 Organic Le Bertarole
(Veneto, Italy) Morella and black cherry flavours. Peppercorn notes with exotic spices and silky tannins.
Malbec Reservado 2021 Fabre Montmayou
(Mendoza, Argentina) Awarded winner winery. Complex, rich, deep, and generous with a spicy velvet finish.
Cocktails
Hibiscane
Champagne and hibiscus flower
Laventini
Sake, lychee puree and lavender flower
Love Potion No.9
Vanilla flavoured vodka, passion liqueur and passion fruit puree