DARBAR

4.6

339 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Darbar Restaurant provides an exceptional dining experience offering North Indian Mughalai cuisine introduced to India by the royal kitchens of the Mughal emperors & other regional specialties coupled with an array of cocktails, mocktails, beers and a wide range of wines chosen by connoisseurs.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian, Fish, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01243 430095
Website
http://www.royaldarbar.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
OLIVER CARDOZO
Catering
Outside Private and Corporate Catering available. Please inquire.
Private party facilities
Large Dining area for private parties of up to 45 covers. Has own bar area. Prior reservation essential. Available on Sunday - Thursday

Location
36-38 North Street, Emsworth Hampshire, PO10 7DG
Neighbourhood
Emsworth
Cross Street
36/38 NORTH STREET PO10 7DG
Parking details
Free street parking from 6.00 pm onwards. Two large paid public parking within 3 to 5-minute walks
Public transit
Emsworth Train Station 3 min walk. Stage Coach bus Service No. 700 (Coastal Service Portsmouth to Brighton) Stop 3-5 min walk
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 339 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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Hampshire
Best Food
Hampshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Hampshire
Healthy
Hampshire
Neighbourhood gem
Hampshire
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

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Darbar offers an exceptional Indian fine dining experience with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." The menu is varied, featuring beautifully presented dishes that are "a cut above the average." While some mention occasional service delays, the overall atmosphere and authenticity make it a highly recommended destination.

339 Reviews

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Lesley
Hampshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food always excellent. Gluten free options shown clearly.
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Mike
West Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were excellent. This is not just another curry house! Eating at Darbar is Indian fine dining. Fantastic!
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Chris
Oxford
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Have been to this restaurant a few times and always had a good experience. On this occasion it was extremely busy, all tables taken, and it looked as though they were struggling to cope. We waited some time before ordering drinks and overall it took an hour and a half before our food arrived. At one point I had to go and find a waiter (not easy given where we were seated) and ask how long before our food would arrive. When it did arrive it was very nice but by then it was getting late (for us) and our appetites weren't what they were earlier in the evening. A real shame as we have always rated Darbar.
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Kate
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very delicious lunch, really tasty and fresh food. Very good service. 5 of us at lunch each had a different dish, and all were delicious . The menu has so many appealing items on it so I would definitely like to visit again.
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Yvonne
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great choice, lovely food, recommend this venue
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Angela
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is exceptional but the excellent service, with the exceptional food, makes this place a perfect dining experience.
DARBARResponded on February 6, 2025
Thank you very much for your feedback, rating and recommendation to others. Much appreciated.
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phil
Hampshire
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Slightly austere atmosphere but would recommend.
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Leanne
Cambridge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food, customer service and cost all excellent. A very special meal.
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Ellie
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant, fabulous Indian food and great service
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Anthony
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service at a fair price This place is consistently good
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DARBAR is rated 4.6 stars by 339 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

36-38 North Street, Emsworth Hampshire, PO10 7DG

Additional information

Cross Street
36/38 NORTH STREET PO10 7DG
Neighbourhood
Emsworth
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian, Fish, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free street parking from 6.00 pm onwards. Two large paid public parking within 3 to 5-minute walks
Public transit
Emsworth Train Station 3 min walk. Stage Coach bus Service No. 700 (Coastal Service Portsmouth to Brighton) Stop 3-5 min walk
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
OLIVER CARDOZO
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.royaldarbar.co.uk/
Phone number
01243 430095
Catering
Outside Private and Corporate Catering available. Please inquire.
Private party facilities
Large Dining area for private parties of up to 45 covers. Has own bar area. Prior reservation essential. Available on Sunday - Thursday

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