The legendary Veeraswamy, the grand Indian restaurant created in 1926, once again reflects the glamour and glory it exuded in the 1920s. National Geographic, the highly respected travel magazine, has named it one of the 10 Best Destination & Special Restaurants in the World. No other UK restaurant features in the top 10. History Veeraswamy is the oldest surviving Indian restaurant in the U.K, and possibly the world. It is one of London's oldest surviving restaurants. It is a global restaurant institution.

Veeraswamy was established at the same site by the great grandson of an English General, and an Indian princess. The restaurant has been the rendezvous of rich, famous, and fashionable lovers of Indian food. Customers included Edward - Prince of Wales, King Gustav of Sweden, Pandit Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Charlie Chaplin, King Hussein of Jordan, and Marlon Brando.

Interiors

The luxurious, chic and exotic decor reflects Veeraswamy’s heritage. It evokes Maharajas' palaces of the 1920s.

The lighting is dramatic. Vividly coloured Maharajas turbans are on display.

Veeraswamy is also the perfect lunch venue with a light airy room located on the first floor overlooking stylish Regent Street.

The Cuisine

The menu of classical dishes from throughout India is served alongside more contemporary creations.
Veeraswamy’s unusual distinguishing features are:

• Fine Indian food from the many regions of India prepared only by chefs only from those regions. (See Flavours of Our Food)
• Food rarely found in restaurants even in India. These dishes are from the sources of true Indian food – the gourmet homes & the palaces.
• Dishes prepared authentically and freshly as in Indian homes with great attention to food presentation; and
• Wines which complement individual dishes.

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Sister Restaurants

Veeraswamy shares its distinguishing features with its two fine dining sister restaurants Chutney Mary and Amaya, as well as Masala Zone, its brasserie sibling. (See the Group)