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12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Travelers' Choice 2024
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Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Indian, Asian, Contemporary, Balti, Vegetarian friendly
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About
When it comes to Indian cuisine, experience and tradition are of crucial importance. Since 1964, the Rajdoot Restaurant has been serving Marylebone and London with food that benefits from our deep knowledge and love for cooking and eating, and we like to keep our secrets and recipes in the family. The four brothers who run the restaurant to this day are the second generation to have done so, and the Rajdoot's mix of friendly regulars and intrigued newcomers is testament to the success of our menu and atmosphere. The experience of the Rajdoot restaurant extends further than authentic, freshly made-to-order cuisine, however. Our welcoming staff are expertly trained in the food and drink industry, and ensure that all of your needs are taken care of, whether in terms of excellent pairings, interesting specials or any specific requirement of taste or diet. Meanwhile, our team of highly skilled chefs use only the finest ingredients, buying fresh spices, which are meticulously ground and blended by hand, ensuring the utmost in freshness, flavour and aroma in all of our dishes. The Rajdoot draws inspiration from all 22 regions of the wonderful, vibrant country of India - from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. Though our food varies in its regional influence, it is in each instance characterised by the exquisite aromas, vivid colours and deep, earthy flavours that are so unique to Indian cooking. With plenty of excellent reviews from journalists and happy customers alike, which praise everything from the food and drink to the atmosphere and service, our restaurant is perfect for any occasion - a romantic date, a friendly hangout, a larger party or for a simple family meal. We hope to see you soon among our loyal regulars and frequent new visitors.
PRICE RANGE
$25.00 – $39.00
CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Contemporary, Balti
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
2,893 reviews
Excellent
2,411
Very good
302
Average
80
Poor
41
Terrible
62
Holly
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • couples
Food was delicious, reasonably priced, warm family service, we sat outside on a January cold eve and were kept warm from the strong heaters.
Ruhel was very friendly, think he has so much potential and should be running the front of house service, fresh, friendly, engaging and professional. Clearly passionate about his job.
Rob was also great.
Everything you want for an intimate mid week curry.
Written January 23, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello Holly,
Thank you for the wonderful review. We love a good curry and our passion for food comes across the dishes! We'll pass your lovely feedback to our team and we can't wait to see you back!
Kind regards,
THe Rajdoot Dining Team
Written January 28, 2020
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Marcello S
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Always a pleasure to visit Rajdoot, one of the very few restaurants in London which are worth going to as often as possible. By this I'm not trying to discredit the many amazing restaurants this city can offer, but let's face it. Some of them have great, but super-expensive food, some of them are worth the experience once, maybe for the fancy interiors or the cool-looking food (which usually looks better than it tastes), some of them offer just bland food and you wonder why they're so famous. But very few places in London offer a mix of AMAZING food, FRIENDLY environment and CARING personnel like Rajdoot. It's always a pleasure to eat their incredible curries (I have a thing for their Lamb Saag, but I swear all the dishes I've tried so fare have been equally mouth-watering) and have a chat with my friend Rumen. It honestly feel like going to a generous friend's house, the type of friend who cares about manners and decor, but also wants to give you his best food. It's no coincidence locals (including many smart 'celebrities') love this place. There are two Rajdoot owned by the same family, both superb. This one is the 'historic' one, which has been around since 1964. What makes this one a little different from the other is its tiny space, which I personally love because it makes it more like a big dining room, where you always end up chatting to the neighboor. If you want to feel the real London, interact with real locals and eat incredible food, then look no further!
Written February 8, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello Marcello S,
Thanks for this wonderful review! We're delighted that you took the time to experience our restaurant and even more so the fact you enjoyed it so thoroughly. We put a huge amount of effort in to creating both amazing food and a delectable atmosphere and it warms our hearts to read something as lovely as this! We will be waiting for your return!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written February 9, 2020
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Pauline
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • friends
Excellent food and service. Ali, our waiter, was extremely affable and provided us with well-grounded guidance through the menu provided. The value for many was also exceptional, I highly recommend this place for a traditional Indian food.
Written January 3, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello paulinawN5919OR,
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We always try our best to provide the best dining experience to everyone and we appreciate that you were able to have that. We look forward to your next visit!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written January 7, 2020
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Matthew M
London46 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We have been to this restaurant 20+ times (prob more....), very friendly, Ali always has a smile on his face and is happy to see us. The food is very good, we have tried all the Indian restaurants in the area and this is our favourite. They are always happy to tweak a dish, if you want it hotter/milder no problem. Nice outdoor seating in the summer, ideal for relaxing with a cold beer.
Written January 10, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello matmiller99,
Thanks for taking the time to review us. We're very happy to hear that you had a good experience at our restaurant! We work very hard in it and we're delighted with your positive feedback! We'll pass your compliments to the team and we hope to see you again soon for more!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written January 14, 2020
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svd221991
London12 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Lovely friendly accommodating staff, really nice atmosphere and outstanding food. Really attentive without interfering and food was delicious & perfectly cooked and hot and came in a timely manner. Sha was a great host and made sure we had a great evening and our food was to our liking with some added extras! Great to see a family business doing so well. Highly recommend.
Written February 15, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello svd221991,
We are grateful for the kind words and compliment on our wait staff and food. We promise to provide you with that same level of satisfaction or even more when you return!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written February 18, 2020
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AliciaTW
3 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Naz, our fabulous, waiter, introduced us to new superb dishes, most notably the fish tikka masala, which was the best fish dish we've enjoyed since arriving in London. Once again, Naz showed kindness to my young children, and everyone left sated and happy.
Thank you Mad and thank you again Rajdoot!
Written February 17, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello AliciaTW,
Thank you for the wonderful review and we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We will pass this to Naz and we look forward to your next visit!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written February 18, 2020
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Karen M
London7 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We've been here with friends several times now. Always a friendly welcome, fantastic efficient service (including waiter Raj!) and delicious food (the prawn puri is one of the best I've ever had!). Whenever we've been to this restaurant, they always deliver an excellent meal despite being busy - which they usually are, and which shows you that everyone else thinks the same! We will be back!
Written February 21, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello Karen M,
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are thrilled to hear that you had a lovely time at the restaurant and we are excited to welcome you again!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written February 25, 2020
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Spicylover
Greater London38 contributions
Apr 2020 • solo
What can I say , I am so glad that you guys kept the takeaway services open and in this time when most places were closed. You guys got very busy on most days with the delivery drivers packed , even then you managed to give me my perfect extra hot chicken and naga chops on request
My favourite place to eat and the extra spice that I love .
Thanks a lot
It’s greatly appreciated
Hopefully I can eat in once the lockdown is lifted , until then I will be ordering my takeaways.
Thanks
Written May 13, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello Spicylover,
We are hugely appreciative of your patronage with us, in this time of uncertainties, we are more than willing to do our share in providing the best quality of service and food. We hope to welcome you again as soon as this whole Covid situation blows over!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written May 15, 2020
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Nicole C
Chicago8 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
My husband and I have visited this spot many times when we started dating in London years ago. We always come to this restaurant when visiting London from the USA. On this trip, Ali gave us excellent recommendations on dishes! The food and customer service is unparalleled to any other restaurant in London.
Written January 3, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello nicoleh12345,
Thank you for the great review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience with us and we appreciate the recommendation. If you back in London, do drop in, we would appreciate that very much!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written January 7, 2020
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Sam E
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • couples
Ali was absolutely fabulous. We came in the middle of a VERY rescheduled holiday, and were having some difficulty. He was phenomenally patient as we figured out what to get, and what we got came out delicious. I cannot recommend enough!
Food was flavorful, recommendations were relevant without being pushy, wine was reasonably priced; all told, a perfect evening for a couple looking to relax.
Written March 14, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello Sam E,
We are grateful that you enjoyed every moment you spent at our restaurant and we appreciate this lovely review. We look forward to your next visit!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot DIning Team
Written March 17, 2020
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Jacqueline F
London6 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
My husband and I visited the Rajdoot on Saturday for our first post-lockdown curry and it did not disappoint.
The food and service was faultless and I was very reassured when I saw the waiters wearing masks and the tables sectioned off.
Altogether it was a lovely evening and Ali was very welcoming.
We will be back soon.
Written July 13, 2020
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936abdulr
Thanks for your wonderful comments and excellent review.
I’m very pleased to hear that you and husband enjoyed our freshly cooking authentic food you liked our hospitality.
Your excellent review will help millions of people who love old school traditional authentic Indian cuisine.
I’m looking forward to seeing you again.
Best regards
Rumen
Written July 14, 2020
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xxvv11
50 contributions
May 2020 • solo
I was glad to see that my favourite restaurant was still open for business and had to order my favourites: chilli paneer, chicken tikka and naan.
Everything was fresh and flavourful and the portion was generous!
The naan was soft and my paneer was rich and spicy. The chicken tikka was moist and flavourful!
Upon collection it was nice to see staff following 2 meter distancing.
Even with masks on, the staff were very friendly and smiling!
The food was well packed so there were no spillages and everything stayed hot when I got home.
Keep up the great work!
Written May 13, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello xox_s_xox,
We are truly elated to read the review you provided and we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the takeaway food you had from us! We hope to welcome you again as soon as this whole Covid issue goes away!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written May 15, 2020
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indra k
London44 contributions
Sep 2020 • friends
I am lucky enough to know where to go to eat Indian in Central London
Another review for Rajdoot ....
Great food as always the nuances of spices is amazing ....
open as usual during lockdown speak to mo the owner moe the manager/owner he goes out his way
I asked for a mix veg without mushrooms it came with mushrooms .....
Also non veg is very very popular.
I was sorted out immediately hats off to moe and the rajdoot! I am highly recommend.
Written September 18, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello indra k,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us and we will pass this on to the team. We hope to see you again very soon!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written September 25, 2020
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Stephen B
Washington DC2 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
This is a family favorite. We go once a week; the staff know our preferences and really look after our kids. Comfort food with a varied menu that allows you to try new things with every visit. Awe’ve recommended it to others and they’ve never been disappointed.
Written February 7, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello Stephen B,
Thank you for the delightful review and we are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the time with us. We appreciate the recommendation and we look forward to your next visit!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written February 9, 2020
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londonB
2 contributions
Sep 2020 • solo
The best Indian food in the area. Ali and Rob are the friendliest guys and they really accommodate . They say yes before you even tell them how you want your Indian food made , they always give full attention and the best service!
Written September 22, 2020
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GuestManage
Hello londonB,
Thank you for the great review and we are glad to hear that you had a lovely time with us. We will pass this on to Ali and Rob and to the rest of the team. Do come back soon!
Kind regards,
The Rajdoot Dining Team
Written September 25, 2020
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