Veeraswamy
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/london, X, r/LondonFood, r/IndianFood16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Veeraswamy on Regent Street receives recommendations for an upscale Indian meal. One commenter likes its old-fashioned dining style. A visitor enjoyed the set lunch and another praises the service, while others rank it among their preferred high-end Indian restaurants. The verdict is not unanimous: a diner who ate there in 2024 did not think the meal justified its reputation.
Address
Veeraswamy, Victory House, 99 Regent St., London W1B 4RS, United Kingdom
At a glance
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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.
- Caveatu/True-Abalone-3380 in r/london · Feb 2026
Relays a general view that the historic restaurant is underwhelming and relies on its reputation.
- Recommends@FPLFella on X · Oct 2026
Names it among favourite Michelin-starred Indian restaurants in London, praising the cuisine done well.
- Recommendsu/Garbanzififcation in r/LondonFood · Apr 2026ambience
Suggests Veeraswamy for old fashioned vibes.
- Recommendsu/McClairey in r/LondonFood · Jul 2025
Recommends it as the country's oldest Indian restaurant, Michelin-starred, with Regent Street views and a storied experience.
- Recommendsu/_fountainhead in r/LondonFood · Apr 2026taste
Enjoyed a really nice set lunch and suggests visiting if possible.
- Recommendsu/Architrage in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026service
Found it top notch with great service, though not visited recently.
- Caveatu/OctopusRegulator in r/london · Feb 2026
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Recommendsu/dimsumplatter75 in r/LondonFood · Jul 2025
Recommends Veeraswamy.
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- Recommendsu/SheddingCorporate in r/IndianFood · Mar 2025
Recommends Veeraswamy on Regent Street for the upscale Indian dining request.
- Recommendsu/AbbreviationsRough26 in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026
Recommended as Indian fine dining near Mayfair
- Recommendsu/BeeSweet4835 in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026taste
Recommends it for the vegetarian crescent and the pineapple curry.
- Recommendsu/Lanky_Cartoonist_743 in r/LondonFood · Jul 2026
As an Indian they find this one of three really good places.
- Recommendsu/eogreen in r/LondonFood · Jul 2025taste
Lists Veeraswamy among the best high-end Indian food they have had recently.
- Recommendsu/Late-Warning7849 in r/IndianFood · Mar 2025
Considers Veeraswamy among the best for upscale Indian food.
- Recommendsu/BrownBiryani1993 in r/london · Dec 2023taste
Says it is really good.
- Mixedu/Dry-Grocery9311 in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025
Describes it as London's oldest Indian restaurant, not cheap or typical but good quality.
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Details last checked 9 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.