
Chutney Mary
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About Chutney Mary
On St James's St in London, Chutney Mary serves regional Indian dishes in a room with a bar and sepia etching decor. Starters include samosas, with a venison version appearing as a recurring option, and tandoori lamb chops also feature on the menu. Butter chicken stands out among the mains, served with garlic naan, and a green curry runs alongside it. The bar pours cocktails such as mojito pitchers and a mango chilli daiquiri. The restaurant takes walk-ins rather than fixed bookings, though the room fills up and staff seat guests at their tables promptly once a spot opens.
Good to know
“Contemporary regional gourmet Indian cuisine in a stylish space with a bar and sepia etching decor.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, garlic naan, lamb chops and high prices.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, garlic naan, lamb chops and high prices.
Customer Review Summary
Butter chicken emerges as the clear favorite, with multiple diners calling it succulent and among the best they've had anywhere. Close behind, the venison samosas draw praise as a standout starter, alongside tandoori lamb chops, ghost biryani, and small plates like chilli glazed paneer tikka and whole tandoori lobster. Cocktails get singled out too, including a mango chilli daiquiri, though one reviewer found a mojito pitcher and mulled wine oddly weak on alcohol. Service is repeatedly described as attentive, with one waiter swapping out a disliked side dish and removing it from the bill without issue. The recurring friction point is price: several reviewers flag the bill as steep relative to the food, with one calling it a "predatory pricing model" and another feeling the cost outpaced the experience, while others felt the quality justified the spend. Reviewers also note it gets busy and suggest booking ahead.
Customer Review Summary
Butter chicken emerges as the clear favorite, with multiple diners calling it succulent and among the best they've had anywhere. Close behind, the venison samosas draw praise as a standout starter, alongside tandoori lamb chops, ghost biryani, and small plates like chilli glazed paneer tikka and whole tandoori lobster. Cocktails get singled out too, including a mango chilli daiquiri, though one reviewer found a mojito pitcher and mulled wine oddly weak on alcohol. Service is repeatedly described as attentive, with one waiter swapping out a disliked side dish and removing it from the bill without issue. The recurring friction point is price: several reviewers flag the bill as steep relative to the food, with one calling it a "predatory pricing model" and another feeling the cost outpaced the experience, while others felt the quality justified the spend. Reviewers also note it gets busy and suggest booking ahead.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“A truly outstanding Indian dining experience in London. Elegant surroundings, exquisite cuisine, and fantastic service. Everything was simply perfect. I can’t wait to come back! ♥️”
- Google user
“Went for my Birthday/Valentine’s Day celebration, food and service was phenomenal. We had tandoori lamb chops, grilled prawns, butter chicken, lamb shank, garlic naan. Everything was succulent and delicious. Cocktails were nice, I had a mango chilli daiquiri. Overall: 9/10 Amazing meal, worth every penny”
- Google user
“Authentic Indian flavors with every dish full of taste and quality. The service was excellent — friendly, attentive, and made the whole dining experience even better.”
- Google user
“Upmarket Indian in a smart setting. The food is well executed - the green curry and dal were good, fresh naan, neat little starter plates. Nothing to complain about on the plate. The catch is the price: it's fine, but not "this expensive" fine. Pleasant for a one-off, though I left feeling the bill outpaced the experience.”
- Google user
“Don't be fooled by the aesthetics. Behind the beautiful lights and decent flavors lies a predatory pricing model that is insulting to a discerning palate. It’s an overhyped trap where the bill feels like a work of fiction. While the food is fine, it’s nowhere near the 'elite' level they charge for. Calling it 'unnecessarily expensive' is an understatement; it’s a total lack of respect for the customer's intelligence. Definitely not a place for those who value authenticity over artifice”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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- Dishoom Covent Garden4.729,1000.7 mi
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- 1947 London4.21,9850.7 mi
premium pricing, specialty cocktails, garlic naan
- 0.9 mi
lamb dhansak, lamb vindaloo, attentive service
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Mary | 4.42,624 | — | butter chicken, garlic naan, lamb chops |
| Dishoom Covent Garden | 4.729,100 | 0.7 mi | chicken ruby (butter chicken), okra fries, chai (various forms) |
| 1947 London | 4.21,985 | 0.7 mi | premium pricing, specialty cocktails, garlic naan |
| Paradise Indian Restaurant | 4.2798 | 0.9 mi | lamb dhansak, lamb vindaloo, attentive service |
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