Reviews


The restaurant received a mix of reviews, with some customers being unhappy with the service and waiting times, while others praised the authentic and delicious food. One customer was disappointed with the slow service and the mix of takeaway customers sitting at dining tables. Another customer enjoyed the food but found some small issues with the accompaniments and location. On the other hand, a customer raved about the lamb vindaloo and considered it the best Indian food they have ever had. Additionally, there were positive comments about the friendly and helpful staff, with one reviewer calling it a hidden gem in London. Overall, opinions on the restaurant varied, with some suggesting improvements in service and ambiance, while others praised the quality of the food and exceptional customer service, on average, The Empress has been rated as 4.2.

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 6401 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Jutta
09.06.2022 - 19:26

good food, with good service. ask for recommendations if they cannot decide. good options for most diets.

Kenya
09.06.2022 - 19:26

Warming spicy, not too hot (asked medium) and tästä food. Good vegan options. Friendly and quick service.

Marie-Luise
31.10.2017 - 06:56

Left the place crying with joy, and also from the heat! I love spicy food and it is rare that a meal is spicy enough to curl my toes, but the Biyani

Nadja
31.10.2017 - 06:56

Pretty much the only restaurant open when we landed in London around 11pm. Service and ambiance was nice.

Raheem
31.10.2017 - 06:56

We had to get an Uber to come here because it was a Sunday night and everywhere else was closed.

Google
4.4 ★ from 5 reviews
Nazar
25.01.2024 - 14:37

The service was excellent, with a very charismatic and entertaining host. The food was delicious and made with fresh ingredients. Ideal for accommodating larger...

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Rich
25.01.2024 - 14:37

One of the best places for curry. It's a real hidden gem with great food and friendly service. Highly recommended

Thomas
25.01.2024 - 14:37

Amazing food and amazing service couldn’t ask for a better local restaurant. I was so pleased with the food I had the crab cox which is a soft shell crab it was...

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Abdul
25.01.2024 - 14:37

The food at Empress Restaurant was great, with delicious dishes such as King Prawn Puri, Lamb Chops, Bhuna Chicken, Chicken Rezela, Rice, and Keema nan. The foo...

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Rumi
25.01.2024 - 14:37

The food at The Empress is excellent, but the overall dining experience would be greatly improved with better service. Unfortunately, our server accidentally sp...

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 944 reviews
Peter
25.01.2024 - 14:37

Travelling from the south coast for the day, I found this restaurant online purely by chance when I was looking for restaurants close to Wilton's Music Hall, an...

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bathbabyBath
25.01.2024 - 14:37

Excellent food, very friendly and helpful staff. Good price. Staff gave good advice on different meals. Great place to eat with good prices.

Facebook
4.6 ★ from 82 reviews
Foursquare
3.5 ★ from 44 reviews
Just-eat
4.1 ★ from 203 reviews
Opentable
4.3 ★ from 534 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 1 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 38 reviews
Deliveroo
4.5 ★ from 160 reviews
Zomato
2.9 ★ from 14 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
4.2 ★ from 2098 reviews
INT Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 2411 reviews

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