Best Indian Restaurants in the UK and Ireland

The 62 best Indian restaurants in the UK and Ireland are shown below. Our unique ranking algorithm factors in the ratings from the Michelin Guide, the AA Guide and more, to make it easy to find the best Indian (or Indian influenced) restaurants (including any Michelin Star Indian restaurants and Indian AA Rosette restaurants). Explore these award winning restaurants below via the easy to browse restaurant grid, or check out the full top 62 restaurants interactive map. Click any restaurant to view extensive information including contact details and guide awards history.
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The British fascination with Indian cuisine is with an air of unparalleled passion, resulting in a rich tapestry of culinary offerings that stretch far beyond the humble curry house of yesteryears. The UK restaurant scene for Indian food is a mouth-watering fusion of tradition and innovation. It's a beautiful coalescence of warming spices, vibrant colours, and diverse textures which are embodied ubiquitously from London's bustling boroughs to the culinary corners of Yorkshire. There are sublime establishments leading the trail of high-end Indian cuisine, with a couple of notable ones helmed by celebrity chefs. The signature restaurant by chef Atul Kochhar, Kanishka, found swaying in Mayfair's chic district, brings in the melodious symphony of Northeast Indian flavours dabbled with his Michelin-star polished finesse. Another culinary gem, Gymkhana in London, hold a Michelin star too. With its Raj-era inspired interiors and flavoursome, imaginative renditions of traditional cuisine, it offers an incredibly curated dining experience. Lastly, the queen of Indian cuisine in Britain, Chef Madhur Jaffrey's influence is seen beyond the restaurant scene and continues to inspire authentic Indian cooking, whether it be for a quick homemade dinner or for grand festive feasts. The UK restaurant scene serving Indian cuisine, in essence, is a tribute to Indian flavours, a heritage enriched by an adventurous blend of the old and the new.

Best Indian Restaurants FAQs

Which is the best Indian restaurant in the UK and Ireland?

The best Indian restaurant in the UK and Ireland is Opheem in Birmingham (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Aktar Islam serves up award winning Indian Cuisine. Opheem currently holds 2 Michelin Stars, 3 AA Rosettes, a ranking of 6th in UK in the Hardens Top 100 and a rating of Exceptional in the Good Food Guide.

How many award winning Indian restaurants are there in the UK and Ireland?

In total, there are 62 award winning Indian restaurants in the UK and Ireland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

How many Indian Michelin Star restaurants are there in the UK and Ireland?

There are currently 8 listed Indian Michelin Star restaurants in the UK and Ireland consisting of 2 restaurants holding 2 Michelin Stars and 6 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 8 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 24 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

How many Indian AA Rosette restaurants are there in the UK and Ireland?

There are currently 32 listed AA Rosette Indian restaurants in the UK and Ireland consisting of 5 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 20 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 7 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.