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Cafe Spice Namaste, London,

Cafe Spice Namaste

4.9
4.9
1990 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Cafe Spice Namaste is back, re-emerging bolder and better than we ever were. Expect many of the Indian culinary classics from the incomparable Cyrus Todiwala, but also some unexpected treats. We are a vibrant neighbourhood restaurant now, perched at the edge of Royal Albert Wharf in the famous Docklands, and we welcome the world to our new home.
We commit to using the best local British produce wherever possible, and always the freshest ingredients. We are proud of our carefully selected, responsible suppliers.
Café Spice Namasté hold the coveted Michelin BIB Gourmand for 21 years, and are pioneers in the UK hospitality industry's campaign for the environment and sustainability."
At Café Spice Namasté, you are always welcome!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Pan-Asian, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7488 9242
  • Website
    http://www.cafespice.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cyrus Todiwala OBE
  • Catering
    We are glad to inform you that you can now hire the talents of Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL and his team from Café Spice Namaste to ensure any private event, whether a family birthday, anniversary or your wedding, is truly enjoyable.<br /> <br />Tailor-made menus will be prepared to suit your requirements and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Can accommodate up to 60 at the restaurant
  • Location
    1-2 Lower Dock Walk Royal Docks, London, E16 2GT
  • Neighbourhood
    Newham
  • Cross Street
    Shackelton Way
  • Parking details
    Parking after 5:30 pm is free on resident parking and single yellow in surrounding streets.
  • Public transit
    COMING TO CAFÉ SPICE NAMASTÉ FROM GALLIONS REACH DLR STATION<br />As you exit the station, turn left at Co-Op walk up to the traffic lights turn right on to Gallions Road. Turn left on to Wallis Walk and right on to Shackleton Way then immediate right towards car park on to Hudson Way. You will see a footbridge at the front. We are exactly across the bridge. The walk should take approximately 4-5 minutes. <br />The Elizabeth Line is now open, making West London feel a lot closer to the Royal Docks. Getting off at Custom House and taking the DLR to Gallions Reach can take between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on where you board. Great news is that the beloved ‘Lizzie Line’ is also now running from Bond Street!<br />T: 02074889242 www.cafespice.co.uk
  • Entertainment
    Home to Adventure Gourmet@Cafe Spice Namaste, open courses for both neophyte and expert cooks and all discerning food lovers, featuring a revolving door of the UK's top chefs.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Khaadraas Supper - 20December2024

    £45.00 per person

    Dec 20, 2024 only
    Come and join Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala on Friday, December 20th at 6:30 PM for their exclusive Khaadraas supper club. Every course has been carefully planned and prepared using only the freshest local and seasonal ingredients. Cyrus will personally guide you through the 4 courses of delicious Parsee cuisine, inspired by the Todiwala family's cherished recipes. This is an opportunity to indulge in a unique culinary experience. The cost is only £45 per person, excluding drinks and service charge. Don't miss out on this unforgettable dining experience!
    Khaadraas Supper - 20December2024 photo

  • Burns Night 2025

    £95.00 per person

    Feb 21, 2025 only
    Celebrate the annual Burns Night Supper for a night of fun, food, and fundraising! Get ready to celebrate Burns Night Supper 2025 with Glengoyne Whisky and MacSween's Haggis, hosted by Alan Wardrop and James MacSween themselves. As always, places are limited and fill up quickly, so book your spot now! The price is just £95, and there will be raffles and auctions to raise even more money for Colonel Tim Coles and his important work. The menu will certainly feature Haggis, and in the 17 years we've hosted this annual supper, we've never failed to satisfy our guests. James has generously donated a couple of special MacSween's CHIEFTAIN HAGGIS for auction. Pipe Major Chic Mackie of HM Blackwatch will play the pipes.
    Burns Night 2025 photo

  • BIG CURRY LUNCH Unforgettable Gastronomic Evening

    £95.00 per person

    Jan 9, 2025 only
    Cyrus Todiwala, the renowned chef, author, and broadcaster, is hosting a dinner at Cafe Spice Namaste in London’s Docklands to raise funds as part of the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch. The funds raised will support veterans of His Majesty’s Armed Forces in finding employment. Cyrus, along with Michelin-starred chef Daniel Galmiche and chef Gary Hunter, will prepare a multi-course feast featuring their favourites, accompanied by outstanding wines from Portugal. Limited seats are available, and tickets are just £95, which includes a bubbly reception and dinner with wines. Other drinks and service charges are not included.

Menu

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What 1,990 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • London

    Best Overall

  • London

    Indian

  • East London

    Best Overall

  • East London

    Best Food

  • East London

    Best Service

  • East London

    Best Value

  • East London

    Child-friendly

  • East London

    Innovative

  • East London

    Healthy

  • East London

    Great for scenic views

  • East London

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Spice Namaste offers "exceptionally good cooking" with a "warm welcome" from hosts Cyrus and Pervin. This hidden gem, located by the Royal Docks, presents Michelin-level Indian cuisine with exquisite flavors. Diners rave about its "superb food," "fantastic value," and a memorable dining experience that makes every visit unforgettable.

1,990 Reviews

  1. Barbara

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed our lunch today. We felt welcome as soon as we entered the restaurant, service was brilliant. And the food was sublime, thank you very much for an enjoyable birthday treat.

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  2. Amarjit

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Cafe Spice. The service was very personal and friendly with recommendations provided on the menu items. Food was delivered quite quickly and more dishes could be ordered as needed. Some items were a little different to the traditional presentation - e.g. chicken tikka was not the typical cubes of chicken in a very orange hue. Cyrus was coordinating things in the kitchen and took time to come and chat with all diners towards the end of the evening.

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  3. Mital

    London

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Was looking forward to coming here after finding out they had reopened. Had previously enjoyed dining there when it was in Aldgate. Unfortunately the place seems to have taken a turn for the worse. The menu is tapas-style now. Dishes are still tasty but some of the higher priced sharing bowls are not even enough for 1 let alone 2. They won’t do a plain naan, only garlic or peshwari. The fact they refused made it feel like the naan is pre-made and not fresh. And the garlic naan is so garlicky it overpowers anything you eat with it. The home made kulfi was the saving grace. Would go back just for that. Parking is a nightmare. You have to park in specific spaces, go inside and get a parking permit, go back out and put it in the car. If those spaces are full and you drove there, you might as well turn around and go home or expect a hefty fine.

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  4. Alex

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service, if you like Indian food then it's an absolute must!

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  5. Ramesh

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service.

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  6. Chris

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute treat for you tastebuds Service we excellent, I am on a low salt diet and they bent over backwards to accommodate me. It was also a pleasure to meet Cyrus and his lovely wife Pervin who made us feel totally at home. An incredible experience that I would recommend everyone to try. We will definitely be going back

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  7. Nick

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely place to come to eat, food was great, service excellent with a very warming family feel. Location was great too and you are just under where the planes come in to land, strangely you couldnt hear them at all until you saw one come past you head. Definately coming back again to try the dishes I didnt get to try because I was so stuffed I could hardly move after. Well done guys for creating such a good place to eat excellent food for whatever occasion. Nick

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  8. Mark

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality food, with huge authentic flavours from an awarding chef. If you are looking for something slightly different in a welcoming atmosphere, where the food is served at an elevated level but reasonably priced - this is for you. Mr T was in the restaurant and talking to his customers as was Mrs T , so they are hands on not just a name above the door. It is a new venue but not far out of London and very well worth the trip.

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  9. Elke

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As ever, our meal was outstanding. Service was impeccable. Cannot recommend Cafe Spice enough.

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  10. Sally

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food. So flavoursome and tasty. The pork vindaloo is to die for. This in not your normal 'Indian' it is so so much better. Staff were nice, friendly and attentive. I can't wait to return

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FAQs

Cafe Spice Namaste offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7488 9242.

Cafe Spice Namaste is rated 4.9 stars by 1990 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Spice Namaste does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Spice Namaste

1-2 Lower Dock Walk Royal Docks, London, E16 2GT

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shackelton Way
  • Neighbourhood
    Newham
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Pan-Asian, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking after 5:30 pm is free on resident parking and single yellow in surrounding streets.
  • Public transit
    COMING TO CAFÉ SPICE NAMASTÉ FROM GALLIONS REACH DLR STATIONAs you exit the station, turn left at Co-Op walk up to the traffic lights turn right on to Gallions Road. Turn left on to Wallis Walk and right on to Shackleton Way then immediate right towards car park on to Hudson Way. You will see a footbridge at the front. We are exactly across the bridge. The walk should take approximately 4-5 minutes. The Elizabeth Line is now open, making West London feel a lot closer to the Royal Docks. Getting off at Custom House and taking the DLR to Gallions Reach can take between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on where you board. Great news is that the beloved ‘Lizzie Line’ is also now running from Bond Street!T: 02074889242 www.cafespice.co.uk
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cyrus Todiwala OBE
  • Entertainment
    Home to Adventure Gourmet@Cafe Spice Namaste, open courses for both neophyte and expert cooks and all discerning food lovers, featuring a revolving door of the UK's top chefs.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cafespice.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7488 9242
  • Catering
    We are glad to inform you that you can now hire the talents of Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL and his team from Café Spice Namaste to ensure any private event, whether a family birthday, anniversary or your wedding, is truly enjoyable.<br /> <br />Tailor-made menus will be prepared to suit your requirements and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Can accommodate up to 60 at the restaurant
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