I've already been to the Cinnamon Club and given it a 5 star rating, so I wasn't expecting Quilion to be as good, but it was (almost). I had a set lunch menu where the chef chooses the dishes for you. It was kind of an Indian tapas, with a range of small dishes, all delicious. the starter of masala dosa was gorgeous, very fresh. The main was a smörgåsbord of flavours - chicken curry, chapati, a lovely cauliflower dish, green beans that appeared to be deep fried. I was stuffed by the end of it - stuffed and happy. All the moreso because I didn't have to pay for the meal :) I was a little disconcerted that the prices were not on the menu - that always makes me worried so I'm assuming it was fairly pricey. Totally worth it though. read more

Exceptional dining is really the only way to describe this place. Gives Nobu a run for their money.

Went here for lunch as it appeared to be he best value to try this Michelin starred restaurant. Nice presentation but food was honestly nothing special, no better than what I've had at some Indian lunch buffets in the States. I got the non veg sampler. Fish was talapia and it was very dry. I have had better fried okra at a local dive buffet. I paid £30 pounds after discount including tip. Least favorite of the Indian places we've tried this trip, Dishoom & Cinnamon Club were much better. read more

Hands down one of the best meals I have ever had! My mom and I went here while vacationing in London and we left full and happy! The waiter customized a menu for us and his choices were perfect, as well as choosing the wine we drank to match the foods! A must visit when in London!! read more

Nothing but outstanding. We ate here for lunch with my family was the best meal we had while visiting London.

Extraordinary in every way. The offerings were sophisticated with meats and fish done perfectly and spices that were not overwhelming. The service was excellent. Our waiter was knowledgable and attentive. The atmosphere was soothing without being too dark. Our wine selection ( the Sauvignon blanc) was delightful. Prices are on the high side but more than worth it. Some of the best Indian food we have ever had. read more

We had a thoroughly pleasant meal here, but I honestly don't see what all the hype is about and I didn't get Michelin star food/vibe. We decided to go with the tasting menu so we could get the full experience. There wasn't one bad thing we tried, but I dont know that I found it soooo much better than the Indian cuisine I get in Louisiana......I cant believe I'm saying that! And one of courses involved Tilapia.....which seemed rather low caliber for a Michelin star place. The service is solid and attentive although the tasting meal dragged on. I seriously wanted to cry I was so tired and ready for bed when the third dessert course arrived. Perhaps our fault for not coming with our game faces on. read more

Best Indian meal I've ever had! Also one of the best fish dishes I've tasted (the stone bass in a tomato-red chili sauce--get it!). Amazing bold flavors all around. The fisherman's catch and artichoke, cauliflower, and beer root chop were also great starters. Service was impeccable. We got the sea bass and lemon rice on the recommendation of our waiter and were so glad we did. And since it was my birthday they brought a complimentary small dessert with a giant sparkler. So fun. There was room for improvement on a few things so I left a comment card with praise and feedback (namely the pistachio dessert was a miss). As we were heading out the door, the staff brought us a new check where they had comped the dessert. Not necessary but very appreciated. This earned them 5 stars. Highly recommend. read more

Considering that it is supposed to be a Michelin Star, it was a rather disappointing evening. I have had better No great Indian food here in the States and in Canada. The flavors were lacking in both dishes that we ordered, Quilon Fish Curry and the Lamb Biryani. The lamb was dry whereas in a real biryani the lamb should simply melt in your mouth. The fish curry had the most bland flavors ever. And honestly I can make a way better Malabar paratha. The service was nothing spectacular either. We have covered many different Michelin star restaurants here in NYC where the service was impeccable. This restaurant does not even come close to any one of them. Overall not my cup of tea!! read more

Went to dinner to Quilon. Food and service were fantastic. The scallops, prawns and duck were particularly good.

This is one of the best restaurants outside india. As a native Keralite I can say this is almost as amazing as the food in Kerala. There are very few restaurants that are this good anywhere in the world. read more

Superb food, service and attention to detail. The server helped us tremendously to make selections appropriate for our diet and taste. The food was exemplary. Will return on our next visit to London and recommend to friends. read more

What a fantastic experience! Service is exceptional -- from the receptionist to the servers to the hosts. We ate so many wonderful dishes -- it is hard to recall each. The pepper shrimp was scrumptious! The fish curry equally delicious. All of the vegetarian dishes met my high expectations as well. Even the naan was over the top delicious. If you love South Indian cuisine -- this is a must dine restaurant. Location is central too -- read more

Recently awarded a Michelin star, this is a wonderful Indian restaurant. The decor is a bit plain and old fashioned, but the food more than makes up for it! Beautifully spiced and light dishes - quite a contrast to your usual curry house or takeaway. Superb choice for vegetarians with lots of side dishes, spinach and lentils. The staff always really look after you too and make the whole experience really enjoyable. Highly recommended. read more

Truly excellent food. Had the crispy okra and two small plates: prawns and seared seabass. Very very good. I highly recommend eating here.

Terrific Indian tasting menu that caters to vegeterians as well as great lamb and seafood.Very lovely and attentive staff.Super high quality of food and the experience is sublime.If you are looking for upscale and delicious Indian food in London this is highly recommended. read more

Wow! We did this a la carte, since there were 2 children in our party, but would love to do the tasting menu. The chutneys were the best, and the fish curry was one of the best we have had. Dosa and the bread were also great! read more

Can't say enough here to convey what a wonderful experience we had here. The services was spot-on. The food - incredible. This is a revolutionary approach to southern Indian food. Well done. Our server was on the task all night. They took care of every detail. The server even noted that I have an interest in spicy food early during the evening. Unbeknownst to me, he then made arrangements to tweak one of the dishes for me. This was a pleasant surprise and appreciated. Again, incredible experience spectacular food. Highly recommended. read more

Went there with my colleague on the recommendation of another collegue. The food and service were just fantastic. We ordered a lot of things on the menu and everything was just great. Good wine pairings recommended by the waiter. read more

Fabulous service , contemporary atmosphere , creative regional Indian cuisine. Very refined and elegant highest reccomendation!!

Second time in my life in a Michelin starred indian restaurant, but first in an Indian restaurant with tasting menu. And I loved it! It's a different way of trying different flavors in the same meal. That's something I missed in the other Michelin starred restaurant I ate months ago. The food was lovely, and a very silence place. Great service. And the best mango lassi I've ever tried! ;) read more

I have been here a few times for work lunches and it is always excellent quality. I would give it 5 stars, but its quite pricey. I think they may now even have a michelin star, but dont quote me on that. Its definately a big step up from your typical curry house with all sorts of original dishes. I look forward to next time someone pays for me to go there. read more

Excellent south indian cuisine. For appetizers we had the crab cakes and sea scallops. We had the sea bass and the black cod for the main course. The sea bass was served with a flavorful salsa on top. The serving sizes were quite large even though we only ordered the "half size" option. Crispy lentil cakes with chutney were served as an appetizer, and a warm tomato soup was served as a palette cleanser between courses. The service was very attentive. read more

We enjoyed the best Indian meal we have ever had. The staff were attentive yet you never knew they were there. The food was excellent. We had Black cod and Lamb Shank. I cant wait to go back. read more

Nice food, nice atmosphere. A thoroughly enjoyable evening with friends who all enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to visiting Quilon again soon. read more

Staying at Conrad in Westminster in st james. Walked few blocks to Michelin star restaurant. We went thurs nt at 7:30 reservations. Service was excellent. We got seafood tasting menu for $85 pounds per person. 5 course meal in addition to palate cleansers. Crackers with various toppings was complimentary, it was garlicky, some spicy some not. 1st course was soup, lobster broth, delicious. 2nd, 4 little tastings of very delicious tastes which included my fav, scallop. 3rd, sampling of butter lobster, prawn masala, black cod, all very good, esp butter lobster and prawn. 4th was main course of fish curry, byirani rice and coconut snow peas or asparagus, all very flavorful. Dessert was pistachio cake with ice cream, that was my favorite dessert because it wasn't overly sweet, my husband had chocolate coconut bar which was ok but clearly I would advocate for cake. Everything was 5 star worthy, understated elegance of restaurant, you don't need to get dressed up but wear neat attire, it was not pretentious and people seemed to enjoy ethnic food in classy quiet not over the top atmosphere. It did not appear to be a lot of food but we did not leave hungry and we left some food on our plates. If you are looking for something different, I would highly recommend this place. read more

Stopped for dinner at this South Indian restaurants. Welcome starts with papad with 2 chutney and 4 types of pickles. Warm rasm drink is very tasty. Malbar paratha with fish dishes are the best I had. Bill came with with 4 small delicious chocolates. Background Indian music and chef to help with dishes and manager stopped-by as courtesy makes the service experience worth visiting. I Noticed some repeat visitor had ordered Masal Dosa, May be I will try on my next visit. read more

Intersteing rather than amazing restaurant for me. Unusual food like spiced tomato soup served in a wineglass; rather upsettingly warm/hot when I tried to glug my wine and picked up wrong glass. I would have to vote for the Cinnamon Club as better. Decor definitely old school Indian Restauarnt as compared to the nearby Cinammon club (*which is more modern). Some keralamn dishes that were different though read more

If you are going to eat Indian food and are staying around buckingham palace, please eat here. Amazing service, which is very unlike London, and delicious entrees. read more

I have had some wonderful Indian meals in London, and this was one of them. As I am frequently a solo diner, I try to find places that are comfortable for a party of 1, and this was. In fact there were other solo diners as well. The service was exceptional and the food very good. Although they specialize in seafood, I was in the mood for something else. I started with the chicken in coconut cream, which was delicious; very tender and flavorful. I had the lamb shank for an entree which was also very good. I ordered their special bread (I don't know the name, but it was like naan in a pinwheel) which was outstanding. For dessert I had the chai crime brûlée - perfect! Just the right size and flavor for after dinner. read more

Very fashionable place, staff very friendly and helpfull, food not as good as I expected. Good but nothing exeptional. Beside the location I do not think the food is worth the money. read more

Enjoyed the food here. Lamb biriyani was very good & some the sides & chutneys & lime pickle was very authentic. Belonging to Kerala & travelled through Kerala I know authentic food very well. Was a bit dissapointed with the manglorean chicken, curry was a bit watery. read more

Absolutely wonderful meal. The flavors were great! Service was attentive. My 16 year old daughter loved it. She said it was the best Indian food she had ever had. I would agree! read more

Recommended by our family in the Cotswolds we decided to try Quilon. We are used to more traditional Indian cuisine and weren't sure what to order. Our waiter was fantastic as was the rest of the staff. We have a six year who likes Indian food but wasn't sure about the entrees. They have a kids menu/plate that was fantastic. After a little caution my son devoured it and said "delicious"! We would agree, each item we ordered was superb, wonderful flavors, and items we've never had before. We would eat there any time we are in London. Fabulous restaurant, get a reservation! read more

I had an amazing experience here at this beautiful restaurant. The food and the service were outstanding. The menu was creative and the dishes were full of flavor. Best Indian restaurant in London read more

Fantastic Indian food. A little more formal and expensive than I was expecting. But they tolerated our casual attire and delivered a fantastic meal. Fish curry, lamb shank, and prawns were all delicious. read more

Best Indian food I have ever had. Impeccably friendly service. Lovely wine list. I will never forget the cashew curry, the monk fish with mustard sauce or the baked yogurt for dessert. Worth the trip to London in a and of itself! read more

Quilon can be called as modern south indian food. I have been here twice now for business lunch and dinner. Have not been disappointed. The service is very good and the portions are pretty decent. The malabar paranthas were awesome and the coconut chutneys given at the start with poppadums (or appalams as we call it) were divine. The lunch price is a bargain as well for 3 courses at 24£ without drinks. Will definitely go again. read more

This place does stage quite a show on the table. Items come and go with impressive speed and precision, which means this isn't the place to chat with your waiter about options on the menu. I went for lunch on a weekday, and while some staff members were friendly, others seemed pressed for time. Crowd was split between businessmen and tourists. I had the set lunch menu. The meal starts with small papadums and a variety of tasty condiments. Then a tomato soup that is hot and aromatic, which makes for a nice experience. After that a few misses: the fried cauliflower was salty and bland, and the mango curry wasn't memorable. The yellow rice was fluffy, as promised, but a little too oily. But then things picked up again: the flavors of the Prawn masala and richness of the Malabar paratha are a terrific combination. read more

Wah TAj !!!! Amazing food and service . If you are in london , please do not miss this place . Close to buckingham palace, inside taj hotel . Food to remember ... read more