Kanishka

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   lorraine

   Kent

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The most amazing food. The monkfish was to die for. Service was excellent. We were very well looked after. Mr Kochhar was there so was lucky enough to meet him.
   

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   Gary

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Kinishka is our favourite restaurant in London and we make a point of dining here on every visit. We dined on Tuesday 17th December and opted, as usual, for the Tasting Menu. The anniversary menu, it has to be said, is nothing short of outstanding. And with a friendly and attentive team of staff, wonderful cocktails and a great ambiance, a very memorable evening was had. Thank you once again to the amazing Kanishka team, we will be back next year!
   

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   Jamaal

   VIP

   Houston

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   I was looking forward to a nice experience given the reviews I read. We were sat in a corner hidden by the bar which I am always nervous about. Then we were handed one of each menu (drink and food), which meant we were just passing the menus back and forth. After about 15 minutes they finally came and took our order so we put everything in since it was clear service was going to be slow. Drinks sat at the bar for 10 minutes getting watered down (I saw them in the service well). The starter came about 20 minutes after ordering. They were lovely. Then it went downhill. We arrived at 19:30. At 20:45 I asked where our food was as the 3 groups dining near us, who were sat after us, had already received their food. I was told it was on the way. At 21:00 the food finally came. In that time, we were never offered additional drinks / water refills, etc. no one came to inform us the food was delayed for whatever reason. I finally went to the bar and asked for a cocktail and the kindly comp’d the drink. When I got the bill that included a discretionary 10% service charge I was shocked. For £200+, we left the restaurant at 21:45, nearly 2.25 hours after arriving for what should have been a very quick meal given the speed at which every single other table was sat and departed. Sure the food was solid (nothing to compliment), the service was absolutely atrocious. Better off waiting in the line at Dishoom or trying any other local Indian restaurant. Do not recommend in the slightest.
   

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   Pieris

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The tasting menu is outstanding and value for money. Each course is outstanding and celebrates 30 years of a genius chef. The service matches the high standard and Clive is a shining example of this . Must visit and we will be back.
   

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   David

   Dublin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Our first visit. Really great food and service. Would visit again.
   

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   Lucie

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The tasting menu was excellent. Also loved the spicy margarita. Would go back!
   

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   Grace

   New York City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 6, 2024

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

   Our table was in the basement. Zero atmosphere. I felt like I was in a spare bedroom. I was told that all of the other tables were “requested.” Food good, Service good. But the ambience was a total killer.
   

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   Heather

   Birmingham

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 5, 2024

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

   Unfortunately due to a very rowdy Christmas party in the restaurant it was extremely noisy for all the other customers. We asked if we could move downstairs when a table became available, which was promised but never happened and the members of staff which said they would arrange this we never saw again . The food was very nice but the whole ambience and general atmosphere was ruined by the large party that took over the majority of the restaurant. Very disappointing.
   

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   Debbie

   VIP

   London

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on December 3, 2024

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

   This was my 5th visit to Kanishka & after a bad experience last year,thought I would give them another try. Menu has changed and although tasty & dishes cooked well,portions were small & very expensive. Service was great,much like previous visits,except for last year,though I will think twice about returning for the food,which does seem overpriced.
   

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    Steven

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

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

    Did the Magic Monday menu. Absolutely superb in every way
    

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