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Cafe Spice Namaste, London,

Cafe Spice Namaste

4.9
4.9
1996 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 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 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
  • 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

  • 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.
    BIG CURRY LUNCH Unforgettable Gastronomic Evening photo

  • New Year's Eve Spicy Spectacular

    £75.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for a New Year's Eve Spicy Spectacular at Cafe Spice Namaste Tuesday, 31st December 2024, from 7.00 pm till LATE Enjoy a night of delicious food, hand-crafted cocktails and an incredible atmosphere with a 300-degree view of fireworks along the river Thames. Count down to the New Year with us and raise a glass with friends and family! Enjoy a delightful dining experience featuring a specially curated six-course menu by Chef Cyrus Todiwala. Highlights include Lobster Bisque, Smoked Salmon, Curried Gressingham Duck Puff, Lamb Cutlets, and more. Plus, savour a complimentary glass of bubbly to add a touch of luxury to your meal. £75pp Excludes any other drinks and service charges.
    New Year's Eve Spicy Spectacular photo

Menu

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What 1,996 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • London

    Indian

  • East London

    Best Overall

  • East London

    Best Food

  • East London

    Best Service

  • East London

    Best Value

  • East London

    Good for business meals

  • East London

    Innovative

  • East London

    Good for groups

  • 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 an exceptional dining experience with a "warm welcome" and "fantastic value for money." Guests rave about the "Michelin-level Indian cuisine," highlighting creative dishes crafted with organic ingredients. The charming hosts, Cyrus and Pervin, enhance the experience with their "friendly and attentive" service, making every visit memorable.

1,996 Reviews

  1. Richard

    VIP

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish is fantastic. Choose what you fancy, and it will be amazing. Cyrus often cooks them himself, and this is a celebrity chef restaurant where the person himself is doing the work and is happy to chat. It is a bonus that it's very reasonably priced. We had a selection of starters and mains; it's some of the best Indian food I've ever had, and I've been to India plenty of times. GO AND EAT HERE! It's much closer than it looks, thank you, Elizabeth line. Put it into City Mapper, and you will be there in a Jiffy. I loved the place on Prescot Street, and this is an even brighter, more modern space.

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  2. Sarah

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic lunch yesterday. We had the 8 course tasting menu and it really was a good choice. Mrs Todiwala looks after you with such class, and makes you feel like you’re family. Loved how chef Cyrus is so visible preparing your food, and that he is still so passionate about what he does. Quiet in the restaurant today, but enjoyed interacting with Cyrus while he was working. We were very impressed with how he takes the time to come and chat to every table after service. Would love to visit again and highly recommend.

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  3. Simona

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was extremely tasty, full of flavors and served to appeal the eyes as well. The whole team was so welcoming, we felt pampered and treated sincerely kind, everyone wanted to make sure we are having what we need and enot our food. We came all the way from Romania to eat here, this was our first stop on a 3 days city trip in London. Loved it and would return anytime

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  4. Padma

    London

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The best bits about this meal were : the Maitre de - she was very welcoming and helpful, the starters and desert. We would have preferred it if the spice levels were dialled up to traditional Indian taste buds.

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  5. Richard

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a short walk from Gallions Reach. We arrived early but were most welcome. We had a fantastic unhurried meal. Enjoyed the great views of the city and the airport. The service was excellent and the food was fabulous. A great evening overall.

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  6. Avril

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant and service. The food is delicious and location is great. Can be tricky to find so put Shackleton Way in the google maps.

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  7. Tim

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A fantastic meal, cooked by the 'Maestro' Himself! And the 'Guvnor' served us Herself! Thanks Cyrus and Pervin!

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  8. Martin

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time, certainly will not be the last. The service and food was superb. Mr and Mrs Todiwala served / came and saw us and it was just a lovely evening..recommend it to everyone...

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  9. Bindu

    Worcestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Cafe Spice Namaste for our wedding anniversary. It was a the perfect evening out. We opted for the 8 course tasting menu and we were not a bit disappointment with any of the courses. The food was so tasty and full of flavour without being spicy hot - just perfect flavours. And the cocktails were great too! Cyrus and Pervin both came over to our table several times during the evening which was a lovely touch. The staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely look forward to visiting again and trying other dishes on the menu, whilst we taking in the wonderful views. Once again thank you for making our anniversary so special.

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  10. Mark

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch. Pervin and Cyrus were as charming and welcoming as ever and made my mother and father in law comfortable on their first visit - thank you both x

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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 1996 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 3 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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