We read very good reviews but our experience was very dissapointing . The first courses were adequate but one of the main courses was disgraceful . My chicken dish was a few bits of rubbery chicken swimming in a thin liquid , the aubergine was cold and the " okra " was a bowl of yoghurt with a few bits of okra stalk . I complained and was given a large bowl of greasy okra which we sent back . The helpings were miniscule and i was so hungry that i had some more food when i got home . For good Indian food go to somewhere like the Painted Heron or Chutney Mary Quilon does not deserve a Michelin star read more

One of the best meals I've ever had! Really intricate amazing flavors, several small items on the house, and excellent service.

This place is fantastic! It's a pretty high end place, definitely not cheap, but you have an amazing experience. Everything we are was good to amazing and the service was great. The whole visit was one to remember! read more

Mango curry was amazing with tender chunks of fresh mango (with skin) in a flavorful sauce with subtle layers of flavor. Also desserts like banana walnut cake with rum raisin ice cream that was very hard to pass up. Very attentive service, welcoming, from the moment you walk in. read more

Overall had a great meal here. Everything was tasty and beautifully presented. The setting was nice and the staff were outstanding. We had the seafood tasting menu. Every course was new and exciting, though I must say that the flavors tended toward overly salty, and sometimes the tasting menu seemed like an exercise in 'how many different ways can we prepare these same scallops and prawns'. The meal ended up lasting over three hours, but our party was happy and satisfied (not bored, not impatient) by the end of it -- this, to me, demonstrates that this is a very good restaurant. read more

The best South Indian food I've ever eaten outside India. Lovely ambience. Great place for a special occasion.

Very enjoyable and efficient. They knew we had to leave within an hour and made it all happen seamlessly. Really enjoyed my small dosa appetizer and my lamb biryani as well as their desserts. This is high-end Indian at its best - tasty, delicate food served in a quiet atmosphere with cozy lighting. read more

This is the best Indian food I've had outside of India. My goto place when I'm in London.

Excellent food, but rather expensive. The fish was very good and tasted fresh, all the food we had was of a high quality, staff were very friendly and helpfull choosing dishes, they have a god selction in their wine list too read more

We asked for advice on the menu as we didn't know much about South Indian food. We have been blessed. I have never tasted a fish that soft and with a texture so light. I didn't even know it was possible. Same thing for the chicken, cooked to perfection. Staff was perfect in finding the right balance between discretion, advice and doing their work. Tables are wide and there is plenty of room between tables. So less than £40 for an excellent dinner with dessert and wine, totally worth the experience. read more

The food and service were excellent. My colleague and I were indecisive about what to order so the waiter suggested a chef choice two course meal which we accepted along with a carafe of wine. Not knowing what to expect we quickly realized we were in for a treat. Every item was flavored perfectly and the wine paired beautifully. The service was top notch. We were never hovered over, but it always felt that someone was there for us. I've been back in America for a week and I already want to go back to London to eat here again. read more

Awesome. Some of the best Indian food I've ever had. So unique and every item we tried was 10/10 delicious.

We stumbled upon this restaurant while searching for good Indian food near our hotel. In addition to my husband, I was accompanied by our teenager, tween, and toddler. I'd say our kids are fairly adventurous when it comes to trying new foods and are already accustomed to some Indian dishes. We were a little nervous about our three-year-old since there were not many kids and no little kids. I would say if you have a particularly hyper little one this would probably not be a great fit. Fortunately, the food kept our daughter busy. The food was amazing and the staff were extremely attentive. We started with dosa, crab cakes, and mango chicken. All were delicious. For entrees, we had Mango Curry, a roasted duck dish, a cauliflower and potato dish, a spicy chicken dish, and a kid's meal for our three-year-old which consisted of grilled chicken, steamed veggies, rice and bread. We all tasted each other's dishes and could not find one we wouldn't order again. Additionally, all three of our kids were big fans of the mango lassis. The staff, which seemed to consist of a head waiter and multiple assistant waiters, never let our waters get empty and seemed to always be there when we needed something but not in an uncomfortable hovering kind of way. The manager also stopped by to check on our dishes. The restaurant provided a delicious hot and spicy tomato palate cleanser which we had never had before but really enjoyed and chocolate wafers and small sorbets at the end of the meal. I assume these are always provided but don't know for sure. The ambiance is on the upscale side and dark. We wore casual clothing. There were a bunch of tables of business people in jackets but the attire was varied and we were not out of place in jeans. The restaurant has a no tipping policy printed on the menus and checks. They did have an envelope with an option to donate to an Indian charity so we did that instead. Anyway, we would highly recommend this spot if you're looking for some delicious Indian food. read more

we went here as part of the London Restaurant Week promotion and we had a fantastic experience. the food was delicious and the serive impeccable. i would certainly eat here again. read more

Good food, but not superb. Decor the usual modern contemporary that dons a many restaurants. Over all an ok experience.

Indian Haute Cuisine at its finest is on display at Quilon complemented by impeccable service and rich decor creating an ambience and experience not to be missed. While not inexpensive, those who come to London with an expectation of enjoying Indian food should not miss the opportunity to dine here. Located near the Taj Hotel in Westminster, Quilon provides a sumptuous meal. My wife and I shared starters of scallops and fried cauliflower both of which sounded a little mundane but the flavor profile blew us away. It only got better after that. The black cod is the signature dish but don't miss the prawns masala or the chickpea curry. To top everything off, the gift dessert - given all the delightful meal choices, I can't imagine they sell a whole lot of dessert orders - of strawberry sorbet, and discs of rose petal milk chocolate and cardamom white chocolate left us wondering, How did they do that? read more

I visited Quilon on the evening of Monday March 23rd, taking advantage of the three course menu offered for twenty five pounds in conjunction with London Restaurant Week. I could not been more disappointed. London Restaurant Week claims on its website to offer the chance 'to enjoy fine dining at a fraction of the price'. I would suggest that if Quilon is not intending to deliver on such a promise then it should cease its affiliation with the promotion. We began with a starter of chargrilled marinated chicken alongside Cauliflower Chilli Fry, which were individually very tasty, yet sat uncomfortably alongside each other. The main insult, however, was delivered with the main course. A confusing menu suggested we were to be given a choice between Pistachio Lamb Curry, Cottage Cheese and Coloured Pepper, Spinach Poryial, Lemon Rice and Malabar Paratha. Not fancying a simple piece of bread as a main course we were somewhat relieved when we were informed each of us would enjoy the full selection. Quilon needn't have bothered. I would rather have enjoyed a large plate of spinach than the pitiful portions we were dealt here: we received enough for each of us to enjoy a spoonful of rice, two each of spinach and cottage cheese. The real insult, however, came with the lamb: four bitesize pieces. Between two. Neither myself nor my companion have particularly large appetites, but a grand total of two mouthfuls of lamb each was pathetic, however tender or tasty it might have been (and although pleasant it was by no means special). What's more, it was lukewarm, the result, my companion realised on a glimpse of the kitchen on the way to the ladies' room, of every single dish that was part of such a promotion being kept on a hotplate. If this is how the supposed piece de resistance that convinces bargain hunting diners to return to spend more money is prepared, one can only sadly assume that all the side dishes were made in bulk and dealt out into dishes in a similiar fashion. An unremarkable mango sorbet concluded the meal, but by that point we had lost interest. London Restuarant Week should be about offering people the chance to see what a restaurant can do so that they feel inclined to return. I appreciate that a set menu still has to return profits, and that a restaurant is never going to serve lobster as part of a £25 set menu. At the same time, they should try to make compromises to make it at least seem like the customer's getting a good deal, serving something that costs a little more to make as a choice alongside something that costs a little less, knowing that equal amounts of both will probably be oredered and thereby cancel each other out. Maybe you might also place something a little exciting and (god forbid) freshly cooked on your menu, and think about allowing your guests to leave sated. Charging £25 pounds for measly proportions of ingredients, mostly inexpensive vegetables, which I would estimate cannot have cost more than £5 a head to produce, is an insult to the customer and a blatantly selfish use of the concept of London Restaurant Week to make a quick extra buck on the side. Congratulations to Quilon, they made it from both of us last night, but we shan't be returning any time soon. read more

My wife and I are in London for a few days and found Quilon on Yelp. Based on the good ratings, we thought we would try it after a mediocre English pub meal the night before. Quilon was excellent. We had a nice salad starter (which we shared), followed by entrees including a nice chicken dish with great sauce (small portion for the price) and a three bean vegetarian dish (substantial portion). Both entrees were excellent. We also ordered lemon rice (yum) and a flatbread that was like pita but much better (yum again). The restaurant staff brought us an appetizer that was a little like chips with a variety of dips, some spicy, some mild. All were good. They also brought us a soup between appetizer and entree. All in all, it was well done and the service was fast and attentive. My only gripe was a £1 charity donation and suggested tip of 12.5% already included in the total. I like to help charities but don't like the assumption without asking first, and the tip would have been higher if they hadn't included it before I approved it. Small stuff overall but it held them back from a higher score. I recommend this place...good food and convenient to Buckingham Palace. read more

We are frequent travelers, including to London. In all our travels, we pick the top restaurants to experience as my wife is a former restaurant owner and food commentator. On this trip, we were in Rome, Venice, Modena (at Massimo Bottura's restaurant) and then London. We were at Quilon Sunday, Dec.3, 2016. I will briefly mention the food as it was, at best, average and nothing like we expected of a restaurant of its reputation. My wife was shocked that they would serve Tilapia, a farm raised fish. But our evening was ruined by the terrible service. We ordered the tasting menu with wine pairing. After receiving the first item, I waited for the wine. And waited. And waited. Then I asked for it. (The waiter's excuse, in the presence of the manager, was that he thought I hadn't finished my pre-dinner cocktail!) With each serving, the wine was delayed. On one serving, a waiter took away a half full glass of wine. When he tried this again on the next dish, my wife confronted him and asked for it back. He said she would be getting a glass of wine with the next dish so we was taking the last (unfinished) wine. Dessert was done before the pairing wine arrived. After ordering a chi tea, we waited. Finally, we asked for the check and paid. As we got up, the manager arrived with the chi. I had had it. It told him of the terrible service. Frankly, my impression was that there was absolutely no training of staff and they seemed, individually, to run in various directions without purpose. The manager offered us a refund; what I wanted was my evening in London, known for good Indian food and good restaurants, back. Fortunately, The River Cafe and Moro's restored our faith in London restaurants. Quilon was a shock and disaster. It certainly does not deserve a Michelin star; in fact, this experience undermines my reliance upon Michelin for fine dining. read more