3 Glendower Place, London, SW7 3DU
Harden's says
Stylish contemporary Indian cuisine close to South Ken tube station, with 30 covers plus a 20-seater private dining room in the basement. This is the first follow-up to highly rated Pure Indian Cooking in Fulham High Street, from chef-owner Shilpa Dandekar (ex-Quilon and Raymond Blanc).
Harden's survey result
Summary
“A delightful find” that’s “a brilliant option close to the museums and the Royal Albert Hall”. “Not your standard curry house cooking by any means”, Shilpa Dandekar’s cuisine wins nothing but applause at this year-old modern Indian restaurant in South Kensington, in particular for “beautifully executed food that’s aromatic and full of flavour… and prettily presented too!”.
Summary
Chef-owner Shilpa Dandekar (ex-Quilon and Raymond Blanc) opened this contemporary Indian close to South Ken tube station in early 2024 with 30 covers (plus a 20-seater private dining room in the basement). It‘s her first follow-up to the highly rated Pure Indian Cooking in Fulham High Street – reports please!
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Owner's description
Pravaas’s culinary concept is built around a journey through dishes inspired by Chef Patron Shilpa Dandekar. Her unyielding passion for the culinary arts and her constant desire to explore diverse cooking styles fuel her distinctive approach to contemporary Indian cuisine. This dedication has shaped a menu of exceptional dishes that showcase her finesse, balance, and creativity.
Chef Shilpa is widely admired among the local community, earning a loyal and ever-growing following—her greatest award being the repeat guests who return for her unmistakable culinary identity.
Pravaas is proudly included in the Michelin Guide 2025 and has been recognised with 2 AA Rosettes, marking an important milestone in its journey of excellence.
Beautifully located near the Natural History Museum, the Royal Albert Hall, and Kensington Palace, PRAVAAS continues to bring refined Indian dining to the heart of South Kensington.
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
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| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Shilpa Dandekar
Taking years to meticulously hone her craft, Shilpa Dandekar has developed a reputation as one of London’s leading female chefs.
Her wealth of experience spans more than 4,500 miles, igniting with impressive beginnings learning her trade as a trainee chef with India’s famed Taj hotel group. A move from her home city of Mumbai to the UK in 2005 resulted in a discovering a new, previously unexplored talent for cooking modern British food. Various pubs shaped Shilpa’s modern British techniques and until she found herself revisiting her roots and embarking as a sous chef at London’s renowned Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Quilon.
While Shilpa’s time working for Chef Sriram Aylur taught her everything she needed to know about precision, it was through her next star chef employer, Raymond Blanc, that she developed her passion for the intricacies of European cooking that had been absent from her younger years. Quickly recognising her potential, Shilpa was appointed as Head Chef of the first Brasserie Blanc (near Bank) which she credits as a real starting point for her career.
Taking the next step
As her exploration of the capital’s culinary scene continued, Shilpa found herself increasingly mystified by the lack of creativity on offer in contemporary dining. She wanted to finally marry her two culinary loves together – the pairing of (ancient) traditional Indian dishes with more modern flavours and techniques found across dishes in Europe. In 2014, Shilpa took the plunge and started her own business with husband Faheem Vanoo. First came a successful takeaway and home delivery unit in South West London before launching her first bricks and mortar restaurant PURE INDIAN COOKING in Fulham.
Now, 10 years on, Pravaas in South Kensington is the realisation of all Shilpa and her family wanted to achieve. A destination shaped by years of expertise. Somewhere that her unyielding passion for the culinary arts and her insatiable desire to explore various kitchen styles allow her to create some truly exceptional dishes. Remaining steadfast to the essence of authentic fine Indian cuisine, Shilpa and her team extend a warm invitation for you to embark on a new culinary venture, where the flavours resonate with the very heart of India.
Pravaas Restaurant Diner Reviews
"The estimated price for a meal in Hardens Guide seems to be very wrong (and misleading)?!! A quick look at the menu shows that it would be impossible to eat there for £44. And the wine list features mark-ups of more than 400%!!! As a big fan of quality Indian cuisine, I would like to see Pravaas succeed, but it needs a rapid re-think on pricing."
3 Glendower Place, London, SW7 3DU
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
