RestaurantsLondonWC2E
28 Maiden Lane, London, WC2E 7NA

survey result

Summary

£64
  £££
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“From the pricing, you’d be forgiven for expecting a ‘standard’ Indian restaurant”, but Vivek Singh’s popular café is “surprisingly good” to those who’ve not yet discovered it and delivers outstanding value for somewhere in Covent Garden. “The menu is anything but run-of-the-mill, with interesting and creative twists on classics and some wholly new creations”. The worst gripe this year? It can get “too noisy when it’s packed”.

Summary

£56
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The “gorgeous food, with amazing flavours and presentation” at this Covent Garden café matches the high standards Vivek Singh sets at his grander Cinnamon restaurants, some of the best-known Indian kitchens in London. It’s a useful destination pre-theatre.

Summary

£54
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Amazing Indian street food”, “in a fun, vibrant environment” – this Covent Garden café provides “a cheaper alternative to the other Cinnamon restaurants”, with “lots of small contemporary Indian dishes” that mirror the quality of its pricier stablemates. There’s a “great early-evening set menu” for theatre- and opera-goers.

Summary

£49
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This Covent Garden outpost of a grandee of modern Indian cuisine “means you get the quality of The Cinnamon Club at a more affordable price”“really interesting food”, “spiced with expertise”. There’s a particularly useful pre-theatre menu.

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Owner's description

Cinnamon Bazaar offers diners modern Indian dishes inspired by the marketplaces that lie on the various trading routes that connect the empires of the Old World.

We are an innovative dining concept that mixes real Indian heritage with urban London. Our cross cultural dining experience embraces the democratic spirit of a bazaar, making us a real cultural melting pot – the perfect place to eat, drink, relax and celebrate. We’re a place you can come at any time of the day or night whether it’s a feast with family or a friendly chat over a chai.

Our lunch and dinner menus feature ingredients, spices and flavours that have stood the test of time. Incorporating cultural influences from all over the world, our Chicken Haleem connects India with Iran, our Millet, Date, Tamarind & Pomegranate salad pays homage to the markets of the Middle East and Lahori Chicken Kadhai connects Old Delhi to new Lahore, a popular trading route.

Our small plates include Indo-Chinese chicken wings with burnt chilli dip, Tandoori Kentish lamb fillet with mint chilli korma and Malabar boatman’s haddock curry with kokum and green mango chutney.

Unique to Cinnamon Bazaar will be a range of chaats. Dating as far back as the 1600s, bazaar traders would often work long days and indulge in these savoury snacks. To this day it continues to be one of India’s most popular street foods.

Our cocktail menu designed by Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, will transport you to another world with the perfumed scents, flavours and colours of his creations.

Featuring organic, natural materials alongside colourful hand-painted graphics, stunning patterned tiles and illuminated hanging lanterns, fragrant spices, aromatic herbs, heady perfumes, bold flavours and vibrant colours against a relaxed backdrop of chatter and laughter…

Welcome to Cinnamon Bazaar.

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £19.00 £22.00
Dinner £24.00 £28.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£7.50 £18.80 £6.50 £7.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £40.00
Filter Coffee £5.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%

Current menus

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu,Portions
No dress code
40

Private dining

Aptly named after Delhi’s ancient spice bazaar, Khari Baoli is also known as a ‘watering hole’ due to the well from which the 17th century market first originated. Fast forward to today and it is now Asia’s largest spice market playing host to millions of charismatic traders & shoppers who gather every day, not just to exchange ingredients but to feast and swap life stories- just like they’ve done for centuries.

It’s these lifelong timeless traditions that are the inspiration behind the name of our enchanting Khari Baoli dining room & bar.

Situated on the first floor above the hustle & bustle of the restaurant, the picturesque dining room seats up to 30 and features its very own private bar. Available for exclusive hire for parties between 12-30 guests, it is the perfect place for anybody looking to exchange their own stories with friends over fantastic food and drink!

Our delicious feasting set menus start from £35 per head and offer easily priced packages to suit your party size and budget. Signature packages include a Mr Lyan Cocktail, so you can start your party with a bang.

The room is also a great alternative to boring meeting rooms for daytime business meetings and conferences, with lunch packages starting from £30 per head for 2 courses, including refillable hot drinks & water. Just let us know what type of meeting you’re hosting and we’ll help to make it a successful one!

Email info@cinnamon-bazaar.com or call our events team on 0207 395 1400.

Cinnamon Bazaar Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Cinnamon Bazaar Restaurant in WC2E, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Cinnamon Bazaar restaurant.
Hugh N
Cheerful fun imaginative Indian cuisine ...
Reviewed 5 months, 18 days ago

"Cheerful fun imaginative Indian cuisine "

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Hugh N
slightly disappointing given the general ra...
Reviewed 11 months, 18 days ago

"slightly disappointing given the general rave reviews. decent Indian food but nothing special "

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Monday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑9 pm

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