Tamarind Mayfair presents Indian cuisine through a refined modern lens while respecting the regional traditions that shape its flavours. Located on Queen Street, the restaurant has long played an important role in London dining and was the first Indian restaurant in the city to receive a Michelin star. Its approach continues to evolve, combining confident cooking with delicately floral interiors and attentive hospitality. The result is a Mayfair experience that feels elegant without losing the warmth and generosity associated with food designed to be enjoyed in company.
The menu draws on methods and ingredients from across India, using the tandoor as a central part of the kitchen. Intense heat gives meat, seafood and vegetables a distinctive smoky surface while preserving tenderness and moisture within. Curries, biryanis, breads and smaller plates add fragrance, richness and variety, allowing guests to combine several regional ideas in one meal. Modern presentation brings clarity to each dish, but the cooking remains grounded in spice blends, marinades and techniques chosen to build flavour rather than create heat for its own sake.
The restaurant is arranged across two floors, each offering a different perspective on the experience. An open kitchen on the lower ground level brings the energy of the chefs into view, while the upper floor looks towards Queen Street and private gardens. A terrace provides another setting for lunch, cocktails, small plates or dinner when the weather is suitable. These spaces allow Tamarind to accommodate intimate meals, group occasions and private dining while maintaining a coherent atmosphere of light, colour and measured sophistication.
Cocktails and wine are selected to complement the complexity of the food, from grilled dishes and aromatic curries to lighter vegetable plates. The service team can guide guests through unfamiliar flavours and help shape a balanced order for sharing, making the breadth of the menu easier to explore. Daily lunch and dinner service gives diners several ways to experience the restaurant, whether visiting for a concise meal or a longer celebration. Tamarind Mayfair combines regional knowledge, contemporary technique and graceful hospitality in one of London’s most established Indian dining rooms.
Address: 20 Queen Street, Mayfair, London W1J 5PR, United Kingdom
Tamarind Mayfair Menu
STARTERS
TAMARIND LUNCH MENU £25pp / 3 courses £29pp. Choose one. Available Monday to Friday 12pm – 2.30pm.
Curly Kale Salad
crunchy salad, toasted almonds, date slivers & kokum dressing
Mango Avocado Salad
mâché, rocket, frisée, red currant, white balsamic glaze
Tamarind Watermelon Salad
tamarind glazed marinated seasonal fruits, olives & feta
Allahabadi Baked Samosa
vegetable filled homemade pastry & tangy chutney
Tandoori Sweet Potato
slow-cooked with dried pomegranate & chilli flakes
Zaffrani Chicken Reshmi Kebab
chicken seekh, royal cumin, dry ginger, homemade spices & saffron
Coastal Crab Cake (£11pp supplement)
handpicked crab flakes, lime & chilli chutney
Tandoori Konkan Prawn (£14pp supplement)
wild prawns, pickled chillies & tamarind blend marinade
Griddled Scallop (£14pp supplement)
mildly spiced red lentil & curry leaf sauce, green apple salsa, oscietra caviar
MAIN COURSE
TAMARIND LUNCH MENU £25pp / 3 courses £29pp. Choose one. Served with: Mewari Dal Tadka, Naan or Rice.
Chargrilled Coconut & Chilli Seabass
chilli glaze, dehydrated black olives & salmon roe
Malai Chicken Tikka
light, creamy chicken tikka, mace & cardamom
Mangalore Prawn Curry
slow cooked tender prawns, coriander seeds, coconut & tamarind
Lamb Kakori
delicately spiced royal kebab from lucknow
Methi Malai Paneer
cottage cheese, fresh fenugreek, punjabi spices
Banarasi Kofta Curry
vegetable dumplings, dates, cashew, almond & tomato sauce
Spicy Chargrilled Jumbo Prawn (£18pp supplement)
cooked over an open fire, pickled chilli
DESSERTS
TAMARIND LUNCH MENU £25pp / 3 courses £29pp. Choose one.
Raspberry Kulfi
pecan brittle
Rhubarb Cheesecake
cinnamon infused compote, star anise & almond tuile
Gulab Jamun & Vanilla Gelato
Flavours of Gelato and Sorbets
gelato – honey & ginger, vanilla; sorbet – alphonso mango, raspberry
COFFEE
Extras.
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
TEA
Extras.
Assam
Darjeeling
Earl Grey
Masala Chai
Jasmine Green
Rosebud
Chamomile
Fresh Mint
Fresh Ginger
Non-alcoholic:
WEEKEND LUNCH MENU drinks choice.
Roasted Pineapple & Cardamom Tonic
tonic water flavoured with lime, cardamom & tandoor roasted pineapple cordial
Georgia Julep
peach, mint, white lime, pandan leaf, raspberry soda
Long Lychee
lychee, rhubarb, raspberry, kokum, rosewater
Choose one from the following cocktails:
WEEKEND LUNCH MENU drinks choice.
Velvet Spritz
Desi Daru Mango Vodka, amontillado sherry, saffron, cardamom, almond, lemon, peach soda
Meadow Sour
Boatyard Double gin, Le Chemin Des Moines Liqueur, yuzushu, lemon, Peychaud’s bitters, vegan foamer
Ghee Washed Old-Fashioned
Ghee-washed Buffalo Trace bourbon, Pedro Ximénez, fig marmalade, black walnut bitter
WEEKEND LUNCH MENU
£58 per person. Minimum order 2 guests. The menu is offered for the whole table on Saturdays and Sundays between 12pm and 2:30pm.
Curly Kale Salad
crunchy salad with toasted almonds, date slivers & kokum dressing
Rajasthani Churi Chaat
indian street food, with sweet & tangy chutneys
Malai Chicken Tikka
light, creamy chicken tikka, mace & cardamom
Coconut & Chilli Seabass
with coconut & fresh red chilli glaze
Awadhi Lamb Korma
welsh lamb osso-bucco, kashmiri chilli, robust spices
Crispy Broccoli
laced with a chilli garlic glaze
Mewari Dal Tadka
trio of lentils, tempered with cumin & chilli
Beetroot Raita
Naan
Jeera Pulao
Chocolate & Hazelnut Praline Bar
dark & milk chocolate mousse, almond & roasted coriander praline
Rhubarb Cheesecake
rhubarb compote, star anise & almond tuile
Choice of Gelato ( 2 scoops )
Bronte Pistachio / Madagascan Vanilla / Strawberry
Choice of Plant based Sorbets ( 2 Scoops )
Dark Chocolate / Alphonso Mango / Raspberry / Sicilian Lemon
TASTING MENU
£85. Menu is offered for the entire table. Minimum order of 2 diners. Last orders: Lunch 1.30 pm & dinner 10 pm (9pm on Sundays).
Curly Kale Salad
crunchy salad with toasted almonds, date slivers & kokum dressing
Nutty Yoghurt & Corn Kebab
almond, panko crust
Tandoori Konkan Prawn
wild prawns, blend of pickled chillies & tamarind
Chicken Kalmi Kebab
freshly grounded whole spices, burnt kashmiri chilli flakes
Lamb Nihari
welsh lamb osso-bucco, kashmiri chilli, robust spices
Raj Aloo
tangy potatoes with five pickling spices
Mewari Dal Tadka
trio of lentils, tempered with cumin & chilli
Beetroot Raita
Jeera Pulao
Naan
Basque Cheesecake
VEGETARIAN TASTING MENU
£75. Menu is offered for the entire table. Minimum order of 2 diners. Last orders: Lunch 1.30 pm & dinner 10 pm (9pm on Sundays).
Curly Kale Salad
crunchy salad with toasted almonds, date slivers & kokum dressing
Nutty Yoghurt & Corn Kebab
almond, panko crust
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
homemade cottage cheese, kashmiri red chilli, yoghurt, punjabi garam masala
Tandoori Artichoke Heart
yoghurt, green cardamom, mascarpone cheese
Banarasi Kofta Curry
vegetable dumplings, dates, cashew, almond & tomato sauce
Raj Aloo
tangy potatoes with five pickling spices
Mewari Dal Tadka
trio of lentils, tempered with cumin & chilli
Beetroot Raita
Jeera Pulao
Multigrain Roti
Salted Caramel Kulfi
TAMARIND GOURMET MENU
£98. Menu is offered for the whole table. Minimum order of 2 diners. Last orders: Lunch 1.30 pm & dinner 10 pm (9pm on Sundays).
Rajasthani Churi Chaat
Indian street food, with sweet & tangy chutneys
Malai Chicken Tikka
light, creamy chicken tikka, mace & cardamom
Coconut & Chilli Seabass
coconut & fresh chilli glaze, dehydrated black olives & salmon roe salsa
Crispy Lobster
tossed in a spicy red chilli jam
Char-grilled Lamb Chop
new season lamb, spiced marinade & pistachio crust
Konkan Prawn Curry
slow cooked tender prawns, coriander seeds, coconut & tamarind
Mewari Dal Tadka
trio of lentils, tempered with cumin & chilli
Jeera Pulao
Naan
Chocolate & Hazelnut Praline Bar
dark & milk chocolate mousse, almond & roasted coriander praline
SMALL PLATES
Small / Regular
Curly Kale Salad
crunchy salad with toasted almonds, date slivers & kokum dressing
Allahabadi Baked Samosa
homemade pastry filled with vegetables, served with tangy chutneys
Rajasthani Churi Chaat
indian street food, with sweet & tangy chutneys
Nutty Yoghurt & Corn Kebab
almond, panko crust
Coastal Crab Cake
handpicked crab flakes, lime & chilli chutney
Griddled Scottish Scallops
mildly spiced red lentil & curry leaf sauce, green apple salsa, oscietra caviar
Baked Venison Samosa
handmade pastry filled with spicy venison mince & raisins
GRILLS
Small / Regular
Coconut & Chilli Seabass
coconut & fresh chilli glaze, dehydrated black olives & salmon roe salsa
Crispy Lobster
tossed in a spicy red chilli jam
Tandoori Konkan Prawn
wild prawns, blend of pickled chillies & tamarind
Spicy Chargrilled Jumbo Prawn
cooked over an open fire, pickled chilli
Zaffrani Chicken Reshmi Kebab
chicken seekh, royal cumin, dry ginger, homemade spices & saffron
Chicken Kalmi Kebab
freshly grounded whole spices, burnt kashmiri chilli flakes
Tandoori Chicken Wings Lollipop
pomegranate juice reduction, cinnamon
VEGETARIAN
Tandoori Octopus
garlic & black peppercorn, sweetcorn & water chestnut yoghurt
Lamb Kakori
delicately spiced royal kebab from lucknow
Grilled Aubergine
tomato & chilli chutney marinade, dill & cucumber yoghurt
Tandoori Sweet Potato
slow-cooked with dried pomegranate & chilli flakes
Char-grilled Lamb Chops
slow cooked over applewood charcoal spiced marinade, pistachio crust
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
homemade cottage cheese, kashmiri red chilli, yoghurt, punjabi garam masala
Malai Chicken Tikka
light, creamy chicken tikka, mace & cardamom
Tandoori Artichoke Heart
yoghurt, green cardamom, mascarpone cheese
CURRY & BIRYANI
Grilled Duck Breast Vindaloo
a piquant goan delicacy flavoured with pickled chillies
Goan Green Chicken Curry
Succulent chicken curry with fresh green herbs, toasted spices & coconut
Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani
slow-cooked saffron rice with aromatic lamb morsels
Awadhi Chicken Biryani
slow-cooked in a sealed pot, fragrant chicken biryani, saffron & himalayan screw pine flower
Banarasi Kofta Curry
vegetable dumplings, dates, cashew, almond & tomato sauce
Methi Malai Paneer
cottage cheese, fresh fenugreek, punjabi spices
VEGETABLES
Konkan Prawn Curry
slow cooked tender prawns, coriander seeds, coconut & tamarind
Malabar Fish Curry
atlantic cod, kashmiri red chilli, tamarind & coconut
Lamb Nihari
welsh lamb osso-bucco, kashmiri chilli, robust spices
Chicken Kundan Kaliya
slow cooked royal delicacy, cardamom, cashew, yoghurt, saffron
Mewari Dal Tadka
trio of lentils, tempered with cumin & chilli
Stir-fried Okra
crispy Bengal gram, onion seeds & raw mango
Crispy Broccoli
laced with a chilli-garlic glaze
Raj Aloo
tangy potatoes with five pickling spices
Lasooni Palak
fresh spinach with tomato & garlic
Kachumber Salad
Beetroot Raita
BREADS & RICE
Naan
Multigrain Roti
Basmati Rice
Jeera Pulao
DESSERT COCKTAILS
Masala Espresso Martini
dropWorks barrel drop rum, grand marnier, cardamom, vanilla, espresso
Keralan Mocha
sapling vodka, edwards cold brew coffee liqueur, saliza amaretto, mozart Dark chocolate liqueur, coconut cream
Chivas Luxe
Chivas Royal Salute 21 yrs, Madeira, Suze D’Autrefois, apricot, honey bitters, sandalwood tincture, citrus oils
BRANDY
Castarède XO Armagnac France 40%
Delamain XO Pale & Dry France 42%
H by Hine VSOP Cognac France 40%
Frapin VIP XO Cognac France 40%
Père Magloire 12 years Calvados France 40%
Tesseron Lot 29 XO Exception Cognac France 40%
DIGESTIF
Drambuie Scotland 40%
Evangelista Limoncello Italy 32%
Tosolini Grappa di Moscato Italy 40%
Tosolini Sambuca Italy 38%
SELECTION OF TEA & COFFEE
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Earl Grey
Rosebud
Fresh Mint
Masala Chai
PRE-THEATRE TASTING MENU
£55pp. Available Monday to Friday 5:30pm – 6:15pm. Menu is offered for entire table only. Maximum order 6 guests.
Curly Kale Salad
crunchy salad, toasted almonds, date slivers & kokum dressing
Coconut & Chilli Seabass
coconut & fresh chilli glaze, dehydrated black olives & salmon roe salsa
Chicken Kalmi Kebab
freshly grounded whole spices, burnt Kashmiri chilli flakes
Mangalore Prawn Curry
slow cooked tender prawns, coriander seeds, coconut & tamarind
Mewari Dal Tadka
trio of lentils, cumin & chilli tempering
Naan
Jeera Pulao
Chocolate & Hazelnut Praline Bar
dark & milk chocolate mousse, almond & roasted coriander praline
Raspberry Kulfi
pecan brittle
PRE-THEATRE VEGETARIAN TASTING MENU
Available Monday to Friday 5:30pm – 6:15pm. Menu is offered for entire table only. Maximum order 6 guests.
Curly Kale Salad
crunchy salad, toasted almonds, date slivers & kokum dressing
Nutty Yoghurt & Corn Kebab
with an almond & panko crust
Tandoori Sweet Potato
slow-cooked, dried pomegranate & chilli flakes
Banarasi Kofta Curry
vegetable dumplings, dates, cashew, almond & tomato sauce
Mewari Dal Tadka
trio of lentils, cumin & chilli tempering
Multigrain Roti
Jeera Pulao
Gulab Jamun
vanilla gelato
Raspberry Kulfi
pecan brittle