Newcomers on this year’s list include Luca in Clerkenwell, Restaurant St Barts in Smithfield, and Taku in Mayfair. And it’s got plenty of those coveted stars. For very good reason, too – London is one of the top-ranked cities in the world for fine dining. “Amaya certainly has a seductive style in spades.The yearly unveiling of the Michelin Guide’s ‘Great Britain and Ireland’ edition is always big news in the UK food-nerd world. “Bringing a new dimension to Indian Cuisine is this fashionable Belgravia hot spot where a gleaming open kitchen turns out new-wave tapas-style dishes served in a cool contemporary setting once you’ve secured a difficult-to-score reservation, prepare to be treated like a maharani” AA RESTAURANT GUIDE The ‘theatre kitchen’ delivers a raft of tapas-style tasting plates from tandoori oven, sigri grill and tawa skillet, with dishes arriving in waves when they are ready.” ZAGAT Locals flock to sample the wares in its vast, triangular dining area – a riotous mix of bold colours, vibrant murals and polished metal. “Amaya occupies a desirable slice of Belgravia real estate and is a hugely ambitious affair: sleek, slinky and with a penchant for glamour. Tasteful décor matches the fabulous food.” GOOD FOOD GUIDE Award-winning for good reason, there is absolutely no better dining experience in London. “Amaya – created by Ranjit Mathrani, Namita Panjabi and Camellia Panjabi, the owners of Chutney Mary and Veeraswamy – grills the most delicious Indian food in the world, seasoned with subtle marinades prepared in an open kitchen. Ranked as No.1 in the National Geographic Ten Best Irresistible Restaurants in the world “‘Style and flair’ abound at this ‘simply outstanding’ nouvelle Indian - one of London’s best- tucked-away in Belgravia many of its ‘innovative’, ‘light’ and ‘flavourful’ tapas style dishes come from a central grill.” THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Hell, I'd dine from its dustbin.’ HARDENS LONDON RESTAURANTS GUIDE ![]() In the unlikely event that you’ve ever wondered what a restaurant critic does on his day off, you now know: he eats at Amaya. “Amaya, a fantastic, funky Knightsbridge establishment where you might eat delectable lobster or crab streaked with the subtlest curry sauce. With their other restaurant Chutney Mary, the three had already been chipping away at the British perceptions of Indian cooking (in most cases derived from our late-night predilection for curry house) for several years, but Amaya immediately set new standards of quality, authenticity and culinary invention, and did so with great style.” JASPER GERARD, THE TELEGRAPH “Indian food expert Camellia Panjabi, co-owner with sister Namita and her husband Ranjit Mathrani of this chic grill restaurant and bar, spent the best part of a year researching and preparing to launch what remains an extremely exciting restaurant. Whether the unusual curries or the complex marinades, the authenticity of the dishes set Amaya apart, mixing royal recipes from Maharaja Palaces with favourite from the humble Indian street stall” TIME OUT, GUY DIAMOND Refined yet casual, the tasting menu provides a convivial meal to be shared and enjoyed. “Reinventing the perception of Indian food in Britain, Amaya presents a sophisticated Indian dining experience with their glamorous setting and excellent kebabs. Long before we had completed this feast of gods we were trying to work out how soon we could come back.” ELITE TRAVELLERĪmaya featured in Elite Traveller 50 World’s Top Restaurants (Elite is a magazine distributed for private jets around the world). We had no idea Indian cooking could be this way. Really its about ‘grazing’ - sharing small amounts of as many grilled or tandoor-baked dishes as you can manage. Concept, generally, are as welcome in restaurants as rats, but this one is admirably simple. It smells even better than princely havana, the exquisite scent of grilling meat and clay-baked bread mingling with freshly cut Indina spices. ![]() This astounding restaurant looks wonderful.
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