Chatora

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4.4

211 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Chatora restaurant offers exceptionally unique modern Indian dining in the heart of Richmond Upon Thames.
Recommended in Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland in 2021, 2023 and 2024!

Chatora has been Richmond's No. 1 Restaurant (according to TripAdvisor reviews) for over 4 years!
Focusing on blending authentic Indian cuisine with modern techniques, our chefs excel at turning the best of British seasonal produce into elegant dishes to inspire and delight guests. Chatora treats guests to distinctive dishes – from tantalising vegetarian and tandoor specialties to seafood and lamb.

The unique Halal Menu, encompassing the essence of India’s diverse culinary landscape, was created by the Head Chef Sunil D’Souza. His unparalleled experience and passion resulted in the sophisticated menu featuring influences from different regions of India.

For a Romantic or Family Lunch / Dinner, Special Occasions, Group Party, Events or Festive Occasions.
100 Kew Road, near Kew Gardens London.

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Additional information

Location
100 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2PQ
Phone number
020 8948 6786
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sunil D’Souza
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Bottomless Prosecco or Beer Lunch
£30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy unlimited Prosecco or Kingfisher beer bottles over 1.5 hours accompanied by our special 2 course set menu! The menu features such specialties as Paneer Tikka, Anjeer Lamb Chop, Seekh Kebab, Handi Gosht, Chicken Tikka Masala and more. Offer is available every Saturday and Sunday between 12:00 and 15:00.

What 211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chatora offers a unique Indian dining experience with "sophisticated meals" and "exceptional service." Guests praise the "authentic taste" and "interesting menu choices," with standout dishes like "pistachio chicken korma" and "softshell crab starter." The ambiance and attentive staff add to the overall enjoyable experience. However, some reviews mention inconsistent service and high pricing.

211 Reviews

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Jasmine
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding. Polite staff with on-time service. They went an extra mile and celebrated my bday with a complimentary cake.
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James
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service is excellent - great staff too. Easily our favourite Indian restaurant in Richmond area.
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Lisa
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous sophisticated Indian meal and service was excellent.
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James
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don’t wish to write any text. Please just accept my review score
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Andrew
Cheshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food and a very different menu to the standard Indian restaurants. Very expensive at over £ 50 per head for juts two courses!
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Malcolm
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We love it here - altho very cold inside for our lunch, the waiter was very confused when taking from the very simple fixed lunch menu.
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Joyce
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly waiter and waitresses. Nicely presented dishes. Love their starter basket of crips and yummy homemade chutney!! Nan bread is freshly baked with an aromatic flavour.
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Greg
VIP
London
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Really enjoyed this place. The food was fantastic. Definitely not your typical Indian restaurant (in a good way). A touch on the pricey side, but good service and worth it, frankly. Recommend.
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Peter
VIP
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food quality disappointing. Chilli heat codes on menu misleading. Both 1 chilli and 3 chilli tasted like 2 chilli.
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Anita
VIP
Central Coast
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The staff of this restaurant either does not care or is not equipped to deal with the amount of parties they accept at any given time slot. We were seated in an ice cold basement, with the only source of heat being a plug-in radiator next to a very large party with five screaming children. The noise level was beyond acceptable for an establishment that supposedly has a Michelin mention and features elegant dining. When we asked if we could be seated in a different area, we were refused. There were many empty tables where we could’ve sat and finished before any upcoming bookings arrived. The staff also charged for extra appetizers that we did not ask for, but they brought to the table anyway. There was a complete lack of care for our comfort and in any hospitality at this establishment. And generally, this place is in disrepair. Heat does not function properly, there were extension cords, and lamps plugged in all over the place, which was a tripping hazard. The washroom was dirty. Do not recommend at all.
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FAQs

Chatora offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Chatora also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8948 6786.

Chatora is rated 4.4 stars by 211 OpenTable diners.

Chatora 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.