Vatavaran is a contemporary Indian restaurant occupying 14-15 Beauchamp Place in Knightsbridge. Led by chef Rohit Ghai, the venue takes inspiration from the Himalayas and spreads its dining, bar and private event spaces across several distinct levels.
Open flame Sigri cooking is central to the kitchen’s approach, bringing char and smoke to paneer, prawns, fish, chicken and lamb. The à la carte menu pairs that technique with modern presentations of regional flavours, including raw mango, Kashmiri chilli, mustard, curry leaf and toasted spices.
Main dishes range from butter chicken and palak paneer to lobster moilee, fish Alleppey and venison with green peppercorn and raw mango. Chicken biryani and slow cooked lamb osso bucco biryani are joined by vegetable pulao, slow cooked black lentils and a choice of freshly prepared breads.
Guests can choose a full à la carte meal, a shorter lunch menu or a six course tasting journey with optional wine pairing. Dedicated vegan and intolerance menus broaden the options, while cocktails and a hand selected wine list support the refined evening atmosphere.
Address: 14-15 Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, London SW3 1NQ, England
Vatavaran Menu
Starters
GOL ~ GUPPA (V)
Spiced tangy water, wheat bubble, tamarind
DAHI ~ KEBAB (V)
Beetroot jam, pachadi, crisp
PALAK PATTA ~ CHAAT TART (V)
Spinach, fritters, chickpea, carom seed
JACKFRUIT ~ KEBAB (V)
Gooseberry, yoghurt, cashew
DABELI ~ PINWHEELS (V)
Potato, sesame, pomegranate
DAL ~ BATI (V)
Green & yellow lentils, baked dough, ghee
SCALLOPS ~ AUBERGINE
Pan-seared, pickle, chutney, pink salt
PRAWNS ~ GHATI MASALA
Peanut, sesame, pink prawns
CHICKEN ~ LOLLIPOP
Southern spice, podi, tomato chutney
GOAT ~ SHAMI KEBAB
Bakarkhani, roasted plum, black cardamom
LAMB ~ SAMOSA
Mango chunda, croutons, garlic chips
KEEMA ~ PAO
Mutton mince, fenugreek, brioche
PAPADOMS ~ CHUTNEYS
Grills / Tandoor
HISPI ~ CABBAGE (V)
Sesame, raw mango, pomegranate
CAULIFLOWER ~ STEAK (V)
Tomatoes, soya, chilli, honey
TANDOORI ~ BROCCOLI (V)
Raw mango raita, salli, soft cheese
PANEER ~ TIKKA (V)
Mango, cottage cheese, corn chaat
WILD ~ PRAWNS
Wild mustard, honey, chickpeas, curry leaf
ROTISSERIE ~ MASALA FISH
Sea bream, lemongrass, sambal
SALMON ~ TIKKA
Avocado, garlic, mint, chutney
AAM ~ CHICKEN TIKKA
Raw mango, charred, pickle, lentil salad
BALCHAO ~ CHICKEN
Goan spice, papaya, harissa
CHICKEN ~ KALA MASALA
Bone marrow sauce, burnt spices, pink salt
LAMB CHOP ~ BLACK CUMIN
Mint chutney, ginger, Kashmiri chilli
DUCK ~ SEEKH KEBAB
Mix sprout, kumquat pickle, peanut thecha
Mains
AMRITSARI CHOLE ~ KULCHA (V)
Pickle, chickpeas, stuffed bread
BAINGAN ~ SALAN (V)
Baby eggplant, coconut milk, mango powder
PALAK ~ PANEER (V)
Cottage cheese, spinach, fenugreek
LOBSTER ~ MOILEE
Coconut, shallots, curry leaf
FISH ~ ALLEPPEY
Pan-seared, coconut, curry leaf
BUTTER ~ CHICKEN
Vine tomato, Kashmiri chilli, yogurt
LAMB ~ BARBAT
Burnt spices, boneless, garlic
DUCK ~ ROGANJOSH
Pan-roasted duck breast, Kashmiri chilli
VENISON SHANK ~ GREEN PEPPERCORN
Clarified butter, fried onions, mint
Biryani
TRUFFLE BERRIES ~ PULAO (V)
Morels, stone fungus, fried onion
CHICKEN ~ BIRYANI
Yogurt, fried onion, basmati rice, cashew
LAMB OSSO BUCCO ~ BIRYANI
Slow-cooked, saffron, potato, cashew
Vegetables / Sides
KAALI ~ DAL
Black lentils, slow-cooked, butter
TADKA ~ DAL
Yellow lentils, cumin, tomato
ALOO ~GOBI
Baby potatoes, cauliflower, cumin seed
METHI ~ MATTAR MALAI
Cumin seed, fenugreek, green peas
PULAO ~ RICE
Basmati rice, saffron, fried onion
CUCUMBER ~ RAITA
Pink peppercorn, cumin, mint
ROGINI ~ NAAN
AMRITSARI ~ KULCHA
LACHHA ~ PARATHA
GARLIC CHILLI ~ NAAN
ROTI / PLAIN NAAN
CHEESE NAAN
BREAD ~ BASKET
STEAMED ~ BASMATI RICE
ROSCOFF ONION CHILLI KACHUMBER
Linner Menu
£30 per person, Tue-Sun 1pm-4pm, max 6 guests. Includes starter, main, dessert. Served with Tadka Dal and Steamed Rice. Add a Bellini, Gin & Tonic, or Lassi for £5.
GOL GUPPA ~ MIX SPROUTS (V)
Spiced tangy water, wheat bubble, chickpea
CAULIFLOWER ~ STEAK (V)
Tomatoes, soya, chilli, honey
WILD ~ PRAWN
Mustard, honey, chickpeas, curry leaf
SALMON ~ TIKKA
Avocado, garlic, mint, chutney
BALCHAO ~ CHICKEN
Goan, papaya, harissa
AMRITSARI CHOLE ~ KULCHA (V)
Pickle, chickpeas, stuffed bread
PANEER ~ MAKHANI (V)
Cottage cheese, tomato, fenugreek
PRAWNS ~ MOILEE
Coconut, shallots, curry leaf
BUTTER ~ CHICKEN
Vine tomato, Kashmiri chilli, yoghurt
LAMB ~ BARBAT
Burnt spices, boneless, garlic
ANJEER ~ KHEER
Figs, kulfi, rice pudding
PINEAPPLE ~ COCONUT (VG)
Coconut, jaggery, chutney
CHOCOLATE ~ BERRIES
Cherry, mousse, meringue, chilli
ROTISSERIE ~ MASALA FISH
Sea bream, lemongrass, sambal
CHICKEN ~ KALA MASALA
Bone marrow sauce, burnt spices, pink salt
CHICKEN ~ BIRYANI
Yoghurt, fried onion, basmati rice, cashew
LAMB OSSO BUCCO ~ BIRYANI
Slow-cooked, saffron, potato, cashew
Vegan Tasting Menu
£70 per person, add wine pairing £55 per person. Last order at 9:45pm.
GOL GUPPA ~ MIX SPROUTS (V)
Spiced tangy water, wheat bubble, chickpea
HISPI ~ CABBAGE
Sesame, raw mango, pomegranate
DABELI ~ PINWHEELS
Potato, sesame, peanut
BAINGAN ~ SALAN
Baby eggplant, coconut milk, mango powder
PINEAPPLE ~ COCONUT
Coconut, jaggery, chutney
Vegan Starters
PALAK PATTA~ CHAAT TRAT (V)
Spinach, fritters, chickpea, carom seed
GOL GUPPA ~ MIX SPROUTS (V)
Spiced tangy water, wheat bubble, chickpea
DABELI ~ PINWHEELS
Potato, sesame, peanut
Vegan Charcoal Grill
HISPI ~ CABBAGE
Sesame, raw mango, pomegranate
CAULIFLOWER ~ STEAK
Tomatoes, soya, chilli, honey
Vegan Mains
TRUFFLE BERRIES ~ PULAO
Morels, stone fungus, fried onion
BAINGAN ~ SALAN
Baby eggplant, coconut milk, mango powder
ALOO ~ GOBI
Baby potatoes, cauliflowers, cumin seed
TADKA ~ DAL
Yellow lentils, cumin, tomato
PULAO ~ RICE
Basmati rice, saffron, fried onion
STEAMED RICE / ROTI
Vegan Desserts
PINEAPPLE ~ COCONUT
Coconut, jaggery, chutney
SORBET ~ TRIO
Mango passionfruit, coconut, mix berries
No Onion No Garlic Starters
24hrs pre-order requested.
DAHI ~ KEBAB
Beetroot jam, pachadi, crisp
PALAK PATTA ~ CHAAT TART (V)
Spinach, fritters, chickpea, carom seed
PAPADOMS ~ CHUTNEYS
No Onion No Garlic Charcoal Grills
HISPI ~ CABBAGE
Pomegranate
TANDOORI ~ BROCCOLI
Raw mango raita, salli, soft chees
PANEER TIKKA ~ KHAKRA MASALA
Timur chilli, burnt tomato, chutney
No Onion No Garlic Mains
PANEER ~ MAKHANI
Cottage cheese, vine tomato, fenugreek
TADKA ~ DAL
Yellow lentils, cumin, asafoetida
ALOO ~ JEERA
Cumin seed, potato, turmeric
CUCUMBER ~ RAITA
Pink peppercorn, cumin, mint
LACHHA ~ PARATHA
ROTI
STEAMED ~ BASMATI RICE
Gluten Intolerance Starters
JACKFRUIT ~ KEBAB (V)
Gooseberry, yoghurt, cashew
SCALLOPS ~ AUBERGINE
Pan-seared, pickle, chutney, pink salt
PRAWNS ~ GHATI MASALA
Peanut, sesame, pink prawns
CHICKEN ~ LOLLIPOP
Southern spice, podi, tomato chutney
GOAT ~ SHAMI KEBAB
Roasted plum, black cardamom
PAPADOMS ~ CHUTNEYS
Gluten Intolerance Mains
BAINGAN ~ SALAN (V)
Baby eggplant, coconut milk, mango powder
PALAK ~ PANEER (V)
Cottage cheese, spinach, fenugreek
LOBSTER ~ MOILEE
Coconut, shallots, curry leaf
FISH ~ ALLEPPEY
Pan-seared, coconut, curry leaf
BUTTER ~ CHICKEN
Vine tomato, Kashmiri chilli, yogurt
LAMB ~ BARBAT
Burnt spices, boneless, garlic
DUCK ~ ROGANJOSH
Pan-roasted duck breast, Kashmiri chilli
VENISON SHANKS ~ GREEN PEPPERCORN
Clarified butter, fried onions, mint
Gluten Intolerance Biryanis
TRUFFLE BERRIES ~ PULAO (V)
Morels, stone fungus, fried onion
CHICKEN ~ BIRYANI
Yogurt, fried onion, basmati rice
LAMB OSSO BUCCO ~ BIRYANI
Slow-cooked, saffron, potato, basmati rice
Gluten Intolerance Vegetables / Sides
KAALI ~ DAL
black lentils, slow-cooked, butter
TADKA ~ DAL
yellow lentils, cumin, tomato
ALOO ~GOBI
Baby potatoes, cauliflower, cumin seed
METHI ~ MATTAR MALAI
Cumin seed, fenugreek, green peas
PULAO ~ RICE
basmati rice, saffron, fried onion
CUCUMBER ~ RAITA
pink peppercorn, cumin, mint
MISSI ~ ROTI
STEAMED ~ BASMATI RICE
Gluten Intolerance Desserts
PINEAPPLE ~ COCONUT
coconut, jaggery, chutney
SORBET ~ TRIO
mango passionfruit, coconut, mix berries
Dairy Intolerance Starters
ALOO ~ RAGDA (V)
Crispy potato, dry peas, pomegranate
GOL GUPPA ~ MIX SPROUTS (V)
Spiced tangy water, wheat bubble, chickpea
DABELI ~ PINWHEELS (V)
Potato, sesame, pomegranate
PRAWNS ~ GHATI MASALA
Peanut, sesame, pink prawns
CHICKEN ~ PEPPER FRY
Green peppercorn, mustard, beans
LAMB ~ SAMOSA
Mango chunda, croutons, garlic chips
PAPADOMS ~ CHUTNEYS
Trio of selection
Dairy Intolerance Grills / Tandoor
HISPI ~ CABBAGE (V)
Sesame, garlic, pomegranate
CAULIFLOWER ~ STEAK (V)
Tomatoes, soya, chilli, honey
MORELS ~ MUSHROOM (V)
Indian mustard, korma, truffle
WILD ~ PRAWNS
Wild mustard, honey, chickpeas, curry leaf
ROTISSERIE ~ MASALA FISH
Sea bream, lemongrass, sambal
IMLI ~ CHICKEN
Peanut, papaya, harissa
CHICKEN ~ KALA MASALA
Bone marrow sauce, burnt spices, pink salt
DUCK ~ SEEKH KEBAB
Mix sprout, kumquat pickle, peanut thecha
Dairy Intolerance Mains
KAIRI MIRCH ~ SALAN (V)
Sweet pepper, coconut milk, mango powder
TRUFFLE BERRIES ~ PULAO (V)
Morels, stone fungus, fried onion
LOBSTER ~ MOILEE
coconut, shallots, curry leaf
FISH ~ ALLEPPEY
Pan-seared, coconut, curry leaf
LAMB ~ BARBAT
burnt spices, boneless, garlic
DUCK ~ ROGANJOSH
Pan-roasted duck breast, Kashmiri chilli
Dairy Intolerance Vegetables / Sides
MATTAR ~ MUSHROOM
Green peas, chestnut, Portobello
METHI ~ ALOO
Fenugreek, cumin seed, potato
TADKA ~ DAL
Yellow lentils, cumin, tomato
PULAO ~ RICE
Basmati rice, saffron, fried onion
STEAMED BASMATI RICE
ROSCOFF ONION CHILLI KACHUMBER
ROTI
Dairy Intolerance Desserts
PINEAPPLE ~ COCONUT
Coconut, jaggery, chutney
SORBET ~ TRIO
Mango passionfruit, coconut, mix berries
Nuts Intolerance Starters
DAHI ~ KEBAB (V)
Beetroot jam, chutney, crisp
GOL GUPPA ~ MIX SPROUTS (V)
Spiced tangy water, wheat bubble, chickpea
PALAK PATTA ~ CHAAT TART (V)
Spinach, fritters, chickpea, carom seed
DAL ~ BATI (V)
Green & yellow lentils, baked dough, ghee
SCALLOPS ~ AUBERGINE
Pan-seared, pickle, chutney, pink salt
PRAWNS ~ GHATI MASALA
Roscoff onion, coconut, chilli
CHICKEN ~ LOLLIPOP
Southern spice, podi, tomato chutney
GOAT ~ SHAMI KEBAB
Bakarkhani, roasted plum, black cardamom
KEEMA ~ PAO
Mutton mince, fenugreek, brioche
LAMB ~ SAMOSA
Mango chunda, croutons, garlic chips
PAPADOMS ~ CHUTNEYS
Nuts Intolerance Grills / Tandoor
HISPI ~ CABBAGE (V)
Sesame, raw mango, pomegranate
CAULIFLOWER ~ STEAK (V)
Tomatoes, soya, chilli, honey
PANEER ~ TIKKA (V)
Mango, cottage cheese, corn chaat
WILD ~ PRAWNS
Wild mustard, honey, chickpeas, curry leaf
ROTISSERIE ~ MASALA FISH
Sea bream, lemongrass, sambal
SALMON ~ TIKKA
Avocado, garlic, mint, chutney
AAM ~ CHICKEN TIKKA
Raw mango, charred, pickle, lentil salad
BALCHAO ~ CHICKEN
Goan spice, papaya, harissa
CHICKEN ~ KALA MASALA
Bone marrow sauce, burnt spices, pink salt
LAMB CHOP ~ BLACK CUMIN
Mint chutney, ginger, Kashmiri chilli
DUCK ~ SEEKH KEBAB
Mix sprout, kumquat pickle
Nuts Intolerance Mains
AMRITSARI CHOLE ~ KULCHA (V)
Pickle, chickpeas, stuffed bread
BAINGAN ~ SALAN (V)
Baby eggplant, coconut milk, mango powder
PALAK ~ PANEER (V)
Cottage cheese, spinach, fenugreek
LOBSTER ~ MOILEE
Coconut, shallots, curry leaf
FISH ~ ALLEPPEY
Pan-seared, coconut, curry leaf
BUTTER ~ CHICKEN
Vine tomato, Kashmiri chilli, yogurt
LAMB ~ BARBAT
Burnt spices, boneless, garlic
DUCK ~ ROGANJOSH
Pan-roasted duck breast, Kashmiri chilli
VENISON SHANKS ~ GREEN PEPPERCORN
Clarified butter, fried onions, mint
Nuts Intolerance Vegetables / Sides
KAALI ~ DAL
Black lentils, slow-cooked, butter
TADKA ~ DAL
Yellow lentils, cumin, tomato
ALOO ~ GOBI
Baby potatoes, cauliflowers, cumin seed
METHI ~ MATTAR MALAI
Cumin seed, fenugreek, green peas
PULAO ~ RICE
Basmati rice, saffron, fried onion
CUCUMBER ~ RAITA
Pink peppercorn, cumin, mint
ROGINI ~ NAAN
AMRITSARI ~ KULCHA
LACHHA ~ PARATHA
GARLIC CHILLI ~ NAAN
ROTI / NAAN
BREAD ~ BASKET
STEAMED ~ BASMATI RICE
ROSCOFF ONION CHILLI KACHUMBER
Halal Starters
DAHI ~ KEBAB (V)
Beetroot jam, chutney, crisp
GOL GUPPA ~ MIX SPROUTS (V)
Spiced tangy water, wheat bubble, tamarind
PALAK PATTA ~ CHAAT TART (V)
Spinach, fritters, chickpea, carom seed
JACKFRUIT ~ KEBAB (V)
Gooseberry, yoghurt, cashew
DABELI ~ PINWHEELS (V)
Potato, sesame, pomegranate
DAL ~ BATI (V)
Green & yellow lentils, baked dough, ghee
SCALLOPS ~ AUBERGINE
Pan-seared, pickle, chutney, pink salt
PRAWNS ~ GHATI MASALA
Peanut, sesame, pink prawns
CHICKEN ~ LOLLIPOP
Southern spice, podi, tomato chutney
GOAT ~ SHAMI KEBAB
Bakarkhani, roasted plum, black cardamom
LAMB ~ SAMOSA
Mango chunda, croutons, garlic chips
KEEMA ~ PAO
Mutton mince, fenugreek, brioche
PAPADOMS ~ CHUTNEYS
Halal Grills / Tandoor
HISPI ~ CABBAGE (V)
Sesame, raw mango, pomegranate
CAULIFLOWER ~ STEAK (V)
Tomatoes, soya, chilli, honey
TANDOORI ~ BROCCOLI (V)
Raw mango raita, salli, soft cheese
PANEER ~ TIKKA (V)
Mango, cottage cheese, corn chaat
WILD ~ PRAWNS
Wild mustard, honey, chickpeas, curry leaf
ROTISSERIE ~ MASALA FISH
Sea bream, lemongrass, sambal
SALMON ~ TIKKA
Avocado, garlic, mint, chutney
AAM ~ CHICKEN TIKKA
Raw mango, charred, pickle, lentil salad
BALCHAO ~ CHICKEN
Goan spice, papaya, harissa
CHICKEN ~ KALA MASALA
Bone marrow sauce, burnt spices, pink salt
LAMB CHOP ~ BLACK CUMIN
Mint chutney, ginger, Kashmiri chilli
Halal Mains
AMRITSARI CHOLE ~ KULCHA (V)
Pickle, chickpeas, stuffed bread
BAINGAN ~ SALAN (V)
Baby eggplant, coconut milk, mango powder
PALAK ~ PANEER (V)
Cottage cheese, spinach, fenugreek
LOBSTER ~ MOILEE
Coconut, shallots, curry leaf
FISH ~ ALLEPPEY
Pan-seared, coconut, curry leaf
BUTTER ~ CHICKEN
Vine tomato, Kashmiri chilli, yogurt
LAMB ~ BARBAT
Burnt spices, boneless, garlic
Desserts
MANGO ~ FALOODA
Vermicelli, basil seed, kulfi, jelly
GULAB JAMUN ~ CRÈME BRULEE
Dried milk dumplings, rose, sugar cane
SAFFRON ~ MILK CAKE
Cheesecake, reduced milk, pistachios
ANJEER ~ KHEER
Figs, kulfi, rice pudding
CHOCOLATE ~ BERRIES
Cherry, mousse, meringue, chilli
PINEAPPLE ~ COCONUT
Coconut, jaggery, chutney
SORBET ~ TRIO
Mango passionfruit, coconut, mix berries
BROOK ~ SIGNATURE
£75pp (Add Wine Pairing £55pp). Last Order at 9:45pm. Please speak to your server for allergens information. Dishes may contain traces of allergens/nuts despite our persistent efforts. Shots may be found in game dishes. Our standard wine measure is 100ml per course and 50ml for dessert. Prices include VAT. A discretionary service charge of 15% applies.
MANGO BELLINI
AMUSE BOUCHE
SCALLOPS ~ AUBERGINE
Pan seared, pickle, chutney, pink salt
SALMON ~ TIKKA
Avocado, garlic, mint, chutney
LAMB ~ CHOP
Mint chutney, ginger, Kashmiri chilli
FISH ~ ALLEPPEY
Pan-seared, coconut, curry leaf
BUTTER ~ CHICKEN
Vine tomato, Kashmiri chilli, yogurt
SERVED WITH TADKA DAL, STEAMED RICE & BREADS
CHOCOLATE ~ BERRIES
Cherry, mousse, meringue, chilli
ANJEER ~ KHEER
Figs, kulfi, rice pudding
PETIT FOURS
MEADOW ~ VEGETARIAN
£75pp (Add Wine Pairing £55pp). Last Order at 9:45pm. Please speak to your server for allergens information. Dishes may contain traces of allergens/nuts despite our persistent efforts. Shots may be found in game dishes. Our standard wine measure is 100ml per course and 50ml for dessert. Prices include VAT. A discretionary service charge of 15% applies.
MANGO BELLINI
AMUSE BOUCHE
JACKFRUIT ~ KEBAB
Gooseberry, yoghurt, cashew
PANEER ~ TIKKA
Mango, cottage cheese, corn chaat
TANDOORI ~ BROCCOLI
Raw mango raita, salli, soft cheese
BAINGAN ~ SALAN
Baby eggplant, coconut milk, mango powder
AMRITSARI ~ CHOLE KULCHA
Pickle, chickpeas, stuffed bread
SERVED WITH TADKA DAL, STEAMED RICE & BREADS
PINEAPPLE ~ COCONUT
Coconut, jaggery, chutney
ANJEER ~ KHEER
Figs, kulfi, ricr pudding
PETIT FOURS
Tea
Assam
Darjeeling
Earl Grey
English Breakfast
Chamomile
Peppermint
Fresh Mint
Green Tea (Lung Ching Dragon Well)
Pahadi Chai (Masala Tea)
World Whisky
50ml measure
Jameson
Irish Whiskey
Bushmills 10yrs
Irish Whiskey
Tullamore Dew 18yrs
Irish Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Scotch Whisky
Laphroaig 10yrs
Scotch Whisky
Glenfiddich Project XX
Scotch Whisky
The Macallan 12yrs Double Cask
Scotch Whisky
Lagavulin 16yrs
Scotch Whisky
Royal Bracla 16yrs
Scotch Whisky
The Glenlivet 18yrs
Scotch Whisky
The Dalmore 15yrs
Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie 18yo
Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Scotch Whisky
The Macallan Aera
Scotch Whisky
Glenfiddich Gran Cru 23yrs
Scotch Whisky
The Dalmore King Alexander III
Scotch Whisky
John Walker & Sons King George V
Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1996
Scotch Whisky
Woodford Reserve
American Bourbon
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream
American Bourbon
Never Say Die
American Bourbon