Chutney Mary
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LondonFood9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Chutney Mary receives recommendations for an upscale Indian meal. One diner particularly praises the butter chicken, naan and service, while another says it tends to be quiet at lunch. It also appears as an elevated alternative to Gymkhana. There is dissent: a commenter advises against it, feeling that the restaurant relies too much on its reputation. These are contrasting diner views, not a universal verdict.
Address
Chutney Mary, 73 St James's St, London SW1A 1PH, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Butter chicken, Naan
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Introverted-Gazelle in r/LondonFood · Jul 2025
Says it is perfect for this purpose.
- Recommendsu/pandulfi in r/LondonFood · Oct 2026
Lists Chutney Mary as worth a look for something more elevated in the Indian context.
- Recommendsu/NoEggplant9804 in r/LondonFood · Jul 2025ambience
Votes for it and notes it is usually not crowded at lunchtime.
- Recommendsu/ShellyL23 in r/LondonFood · Apr 2026taste
Rates it the best Indian they have tried: unstuffy fine dining with exceptional food and service.
- Caveatu/Garbanzififcation in r/LondonFood · Jul 2025consistency
Advises avoiding it, saying it has been coasting on its reputation for decades.
- Recommendsu/SandwichEven3600 in r/LondonFood · Sep 2026
Says Chutney Mary is supposed to be good.
- Recommendsu/AbbreviationsRough26 in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026
Recommended as Indian fine dining near Mayfair
- Recommendsu/Hat_Potato in r/LondonFood · Aug 2025
Came to the thread specifically to recommend it.
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- Recommendsu/London_Bloke_ in r/LondonFood · Jul 2025
Calls it great too.
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Details last checked 9 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.