1947 London

I recently had the pleasure of dining at 1947, an Indian restaurant, and it was a truly memorable experience. I opted for the set menu, and I must say that every dish was a delightful culinary journey. The standout dish for me was the Khas Lamb Shank. It was an absolute treat for the taste buds. The lamb was exceptionally tender and literally fell off the bone with each bite. The flavors were rich and aromatic, showcasing the skillful use of spices that are synonymous with Indian cuisine. It was a truly satisfying and indulgent dish that left me craving for more. Another highlight of the set menu was the Gajar Halwa Tart. This dessert was a unique twist on a traditional Indian sweet. The combination of the rich and creamy Gajar Halwa (carrot pudding) filling with the flaky tart crust was simply divine. It was a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, and the presentation was as impressive as the taste. The overall dining experience at 1947 was delightful. The ambiance was elegant, creating a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. The service was attentive and the staff was knowledgeable, providing recommendations and ensuring that our dining experience was enjoyable. If you are looking for an Indian restaurant that offers a refined dining experience and flavors that will transport you to the heart of India, I highly recommend 1947. The Khas Lamb Shank was a standout dish, showcasing the expertise of the chefs, and the Gajar Halwa Tart was a unique and delicious dessert that added a delightful twist to the meal. It's definitely a restaurant worth visiting for an unforgettable culinary experience. I would like to add that while the food at 1947 was indeed exceptional, I must mention a discrepancy regarding the seating arrangement. When we made the reservation, we specifically requested a semi-private area as we were told that it would be available. However, upon arrival, we were disappointed to find that the seating we were promised was not provided. Although this did not directly impact the quality of the food, it is worth mentioning as it affected our overall experience. While the staff was friendly and accommodating, the miscommunication regarding the seating arrangement was a letdown.

Lovely, moody, relaxing atmosphere. I would say the tables that are against the kitchen need to be careful as my head was level with the window edge and had to remember to not relax back and bang my head on it. Personally I think the starters were better than the main. The chilli paneer was so good! And we thoroughly enjoyed the chaat as well. We had a lamb cutlet which was juicy and nice. Chicken briyani was aesthetically pleasing as it had a puff pastry pie cover which the server then broke for us to reveal the biriyani but taste wise it was OK. The saag aloo we were excited about but it was a bit bland, maybe some chilli's would have given it more flavour. It was nice and we ate it with the garlic naan but we wouldn't have missed out if we hadn't ordered it. Portions wise we shared it all amongst 3 of us and we were full by the end of it and had to take home the leftovers. Mainly the saag was left behind! I have heard great things about the aldgate branch? So maybe the food is better there or maybe it was just what we ordered today happened to be off. But I think for the prices I wouldn't say taste wise it was value for money. On the other hand the other customers seemed to be happy and enjoying their food!

My friends highly suggested this restaurant and i’m really happy with experience. Both hospitality and food are really amazing. I want to specially mention about the waiter who helped us find spicy dishes from the menu. The only thing i was not happy is, per person we have to spend at least 60 pounds (policy by the restaurant).

An amazing culinary experience! The drinks were amazing, with a variety of unusual but tasty drinks next to usual favourites. The food was delicious and not over spicy as some Indian restaurants offered. I was able to enjoy the different non spicy herbs and spices of indo continent in the food. There were many waiters and hosts on the restaurant floor to cater to our needs. The staff were flexible, pleasant and friendly. The atmosphere was outgoing, urban chic. The decorations were modern and gorgeous. I was delighted with thus restaurant.

Lovely ambience, delicious food and great staff! We had our pre-new year's eve dinner last night, we were 14 (including kids) all vegetarian and had almost all the dishes (starters, mains, desserts) and every dish was delicious. As it is in central London so prices are on higher side but they gives you quality food and awesome service so no complaints. I totally forgot to ask the girl's name, who served us...she was very attentive and friendly.

I spent a lovely evening with my workmates at this beautiful restaurant in the heart of Fitztrovia. I love Indian food and the way it was served was absolutely stunning. The service was great, attentive and very organised. The food tasted delicious, a little too spicy, but this is the basics of Indian cousing, isn't it?