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Thali

4.8
4.8
237 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian

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Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Located on the Old Brompton Road in South Kensington, Thali serves up authentic dishes from throughout India, many with an appealing modern twist. The grazing style restaurant focuses mainly on North Indian cuisine but also showcases curries and tandoori specials. The menus are based on family recipes, handed down through generations, and enhanced by head chef Dila Ram. We love the sound of tandoori wild boar, for example, or snow crab patties with mint, coriander and spices. The thali offers a selection of dishes, as does the tasting menu – both provide a good introduction. The décor, an interesting mix of cosmopolitan London meets the mystery of the East, ensures Thali attracts a vibrant mix of local foodies and fashionistas. Diners looking for a casual bite are welcomed upstairs to the candlelit restaurant, while the ground floor is reserved for private dining. ** Winner of 2019 London Curry Awards - Fine Dining restaurant of the year **

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 6:30 pm–11:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:45 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7373 2626
  • Website
    http://www.thali.uk.com/html/home.html
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dila Ram

Menu

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What 237 people are saying

Thali reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thali offers a delectable Indian dining experience in West London, praised for its "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "superb lamb curry" and "best fried spinach anywhere." The cozy ambiance and expert management make it a "hidden gem" worth seeking out. Highly recommended!
237 Reviews

  1. Silvia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Indian food in West London! Great place and service is always on point!

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  2. Gloria

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and cosy atmosphere. This is the best Indian restaurant in London!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place. The food is wonderful!! The lamb dishes are awesome.

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  4. Hale VIP

    Washington DC22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! The butter chicken is as superb, and the rice pudding was one of the best. Highly recommend.

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  5. Anita

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic, flavourful, delicious food with excellent service. The only tiny minor issue is the door lets in a cold blast of air every time others come and go - a heavy curtain perhaps would solve that? Do go and enjoy though - you won’t be disappointed.

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  6. Tara

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Indian restaurant I have ever been to. Impeccable service, large portions, great value, perfect flavor. Highly recommend!

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  7. David

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience provided by Thali, led by its expert proprietor Vic.

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  8. Matt

    London20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Thali is to die for! What it lacks in ambiance and space (it’s a little cramped and when full the service can be impacted a little) it more than makes up for in the food. This is a place to seek out and enjoy!!

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  9. Bethany VIP

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the food here but the service is hit or miss.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thali reduced portion size which is dissappinting

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FAQs

Thali does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Thali is rated 4.8 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Thali

166 Old Brompton Road, Kensington, London, SW5 0BA

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 6:30 pm–11:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:45 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dila Ram
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine
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