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September 2021: A note on the Malabar website says they have to close, but hope to re-open again soon; watch this space for news.

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Summary

£53
   ££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

We’re hoping against hope that this age-old Indian stalwart, tucked away near Notting Hill, reopens post-pandemic (it’s still ‘temporarily closed’ as of September 2021, although its website says: ‘we hope to reopen’). Still decorated like the Italian premises it inherited over 30 years ago, it pioneered a new look for sub-continental restaurants, its menu was consistently excellent and few eateries of any type can match its performance over the decades.

Summary

£48
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “high-quality” Indian has fed happy Notting Hill diners “with some style and on metal platters” for more than 30 years, and – having taken over the premises of an Italian trattoria back in the day – has always had a contemporary look. The odd regular says “is it me, or has this old favourite gotten a bit tired?”, but perhaps that’s more a comment on how outstanding it once was, as its overall feedback is pretty solid.

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Restaurant details

Entertainments,Highchair,Menu
30
No dress code
80

Prices

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£3.75 £12.00 £6.00 £4.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £23.00
Filter Coffee £1.75
Extras  
Bread £3.50
Service 12.50%
27 Uxbridge St, London, W8 7TQ
Opening hours
Monday6 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday6 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday6 pm‑11 pm
Thursday6 pm‑11 pm
Friday6 pm‑11 pm
Saturday1 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm
Sunday1 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm

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