Jamavar

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   Chyvette

   London3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was excellent. The best I’ve tried in London. The staff were nice and welcoming but the service was quite inefficient. We were given the wrong menu, the wait for the wine was very long and when it arrived it was not opened and poured for a while. We were also seated near the service entrance when there were other vacant tables. We dined late so there were no other guests expected at those tables. Therefore the price did not feel justified.
   

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   DAVID VIP

   London12 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Disappointing from the start, service was not what you would expect from fine dining, often distracted and slow. The food was nice but not outstanding, we had a good biryani and a Jamavar dal that was tasty. The naan was cold. Overall not great value
   

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   Dalal

   London2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The food was gd. But the stuff was rude and very slow
   

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   Sarah

   Bedfordshire2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We were celebrating a belated Mother’s Day dinner but although the restaurant was relatively empty when we arrived we were seated at the back which had a draft coming from the conservatory area that’s open plan. We asked if we can move to the middle of the restaurant but was told it will be even colder there and that they will put the heating up. After the starters we were still cold and so checked again to see if the heating was put on and the waiter assured us it was. When the waiter asked if we wanted desert we said we couldn’t as we were too cold and he proceeded to say he would put the heating up, which hadn’t clearly made a difference for the duration of the starters or the mains and so we refused his kind offer! The food was tasty but far too rich for me and for the price I would have expected better service. The waitress shouldn’t be bringing the dishes of the main before clearing the starter dishes and expecting us to make space ourselves to accommodate the new dishes. Was recommend by a friend to go here and must say I’m sum what disappointed.
   

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   David

   Washington DC5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was excellent. Portions were good. Service was good. My primary criticism is the noise level. Crowd chatter was loud but amplified by an inexplicable music system putting out loud music that was heard over the crowd noise rather than softly behind it. Together they made conversation almost impossible and the entire experience less enjoyable than the excellent food deserved.
   

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   Liz VIP

   New York City18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best Indian meal in London…ever! That’s saying a lot!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Beautiful space, good food though pricey. Service not as attentive as would expect at a restaurant of this calibre.
   

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   Dmitry

   Greater Boston13 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Disappointing and underwhelming. How they still have a Michelin star is very puzzling. There are remains of imaginative cooking in some appetizers and a few main dishes. However, most of the entries are priced for 20-30 pounds for a reason and it is indeed fair. Not bad for an average place but was below the expectations. The most disappointing service, let alone for a place that positions itself as upscale. The server had to be asked for and looked around throughout the course of the meal. She'd walk by ignoring our table many times. It took 40 min to place the food order. She just wasn't coming around to take it. We asked for water service at least 6 times. For missing silverware twice. For the bill 3 times. Half of the tables are in the basement where they pump a loud techno thump thump music - really ??? in an Indian restaurant. And with a couple of larger parties around it was hard to hear people across the table. Save your time - there are plenty of other great Indian restaurants in London.
   

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   Lucy

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Absolutely delicious food, fantastic service, the atmosphere in the restaurant was great, the music was slightly not to our taste but not too loud so not obtrusive. Best octopus I have ever eaten!
   

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    Ali

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Butter chicken was dry with just a lot of curry on top , worst dal I’ve had.
    

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