Harden's survey result
Summary
“The atmospheric book-lined walls of Westminster’s former public library are a highlight” and add “a lot of character” to Vivek Singh’s famous venue a short stroll from the Palace of Westminster: one of the Top 40 most-mentioned restaurants in our annual diners’ poll and the best-known top Indian destination. “It’s worth a visit just for the bar!” – where an evening often commences – but the prime attraction is “clever”, “high-end” nouvelle Indian food “that’s truly different” and with “very delicate spicing”. “The huge area can make service a challenge” but generally staff cope well.
Summary
“Amazing surroundings in the old Westminster Library, a stone’s throw from the Houses of Parliament”, provide a “very stately” backdrop to a meal at Vivek Singh’s acclaimed venue – still one of London’s best-known and most impressively located destinations. “Start with cinnamon-based cocktails” in the bar and then progress to the “gourmet-level” cuisine, which has “flavour packed into every morsel”. Amongst quibbles this year was the odd dish that “lacked zip” and a feeling that all the grandeur can feel “sterile”. But the final verdict – “this is true high-end Indian dining”.
Summary
“Still a classic” – this “elegant” destination in “Westminster’s lovely former library” has long been one of London’s most pre-eminent posh Indians; and its “interesting and idiosyncratic” cuisine has made it “something of an institution” (including amongst the politico classes – “being within division bell distance of Parliament, there’s a fair chance of spotting a well-known face or two”). Its enjoyment was “tempered by episodes of wobbly service” in the last survey, however, and those who found the staff “over-stretched” were more likely to judge it “too expensive”.
Summary
“Still a classic” – this “elegant” destination in “Westminster’s lovely former library” has long been one of London’s most pre-eminent posh Indians; and its “interesting and idiosyncratic” cuisine has made it “something of an institution” (including amongst the politico classes – “being within division bell distance of Parliament, there’s a fair chance of spotting a well-known face or two”). Its enjoyment was “tempered by episodes of wobbly service over the last year”, however, and those who found the staff “over-stretched” were more likely to judge it “too expensive”.
For 32 years we've been curating reviews of the UK's most notable restaurant. In a typical year, diners submit over 50,000 reviews to create the most authoritative restaurant guide in the UK. Each year, the guide is re-written from scratch based on this survey (although for the 2021 edition, reviews are little changed from 2020 as no survey could run for that year).
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Owner's description
Re-opening in 2015 following a major refurbishment, Executive Chef Vivek Singh and Head Chef Rakesh Ravindran Nair have developed a stunning new menu that combines The Cinnamon Club’s signatures with new dishes and celebratory platters. The Cinnamon Club is committed to pushing boundaries and continues to evolve its trademark Indian dining experience.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £30.00 | £35.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £15.50 | £30.00 | £9.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £33.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
The Cinnamon Club Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Beautiful old dining room lends real class to the occasion, and the perfectly spiced food brings the best of Indian and European cooking together. Never disappoints."
"Wonderful dining experience at Harden’s sponsored Event"
"A lovely dinner but pricey"
"A little formal and stuffy at first, the staff and atmosphere gradually warmed up. Some impressive cooking, but certainly on the punchy side price wise."
Old Westminster Library, Great Smith St, London, SW1P 3BU
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
