Not impressed at all, the food was tasteless and the portions were really small. Not value for money at all. Even the decor looks bit dated now. I had a better time in Anokha which is a new bar & restaurant at fenchurch st. We got 50% discount booking through toptable and the food was lovely. So I definitely dont recommend La Port De Indes.

Highly over priced for what it was. The prices were high to pay for the ridiculous outfits the staff were made to wear maybe? I have had a better curry at my local curry house in Brighton

The best, and most stylish Indian restaurant in London by a long way. Fantastic unique decor and highly original dishes. I totally recommend it.

I was expecting something similar to the sister restaurant Blue Elephant. I was disappointed by La Porte des Indes, however the food was good as was the service. They provide entertainment for the kids at La Porte des Indes which was a bonus.

This is what I call Indian cuisine! In fact Indian with a French influence. Dishes and ingredients at La Porte des Indes are incredibly unique and delicious. The La Porte des Indes ballroom-esque interior, tropical plants and first-class service leave you with a memorable experience and one I highly recommend.

There's nothing really wrong with La Porte des Indes or the food but you do feel like you are an ingredient for a sausage machine. It's a quick in and quick out, nice enough food but nothing special for about £60 per head. Don't go to La Porte des Indes, go to Bombay Palace down the road.

We went to La Porte des Indes for a family birthday party, just the four of us. My parents were visiting London from Eastern Europe and were absolutely gobsmacked by the interior and the staff's politeness. The decor is truly magnificent and, if you are going to book the table, sit next to the waterfall.



Honestly speaking, the entrance doesn't really look that grand, but I suppose this is one of those places where you get excited by going deep inside the restaurant and expecting more and more things to be fascinated about. Palm trees, exotic flowers and authentic staff do make you feel like you are in India, which was what we all wanted.



Regarding the prices, four of us had the 2-4-1 offer (you can select from the vegetarian or non menus). We had the non-vegetarian menu, which included three courses plus a glass of house wine or beer each. The cocktails are fantastic, quite pricey though - £8.50 for alcoholic and £6.50 for non. Our total came up to £120 with a generous £10 tip from us, as it was a truly fantastic experience. I definitely will come back for Sunday Jazz lunch at La Porte des Indes!

I have been eating at Les Porte des Indes for a couple of years now and it has become a firm favorite of my father and I who I would describe as curry addicts. The menu has not changed a huge amount over the years but is varied and includes something for everyone. The dishes and the breads are delicious but the cocktails overpriced. I strongly suggest that you order off the menu and avoid the buffet if possible as well. The decoration is superb and large enough to accommodate you without booking. The service can sometimes be lacking but otherwise I would recommend La Porte des Indes to all Indian food lovers.

If you're looking for spicy tasty food then avoid La Porte des Indes at all costs. My partner and I booked this place for a birthday celebration and were sadly disappointed. Our starters (Pakora & Chicken Tikka) were as bland as cardboard and the same applied to our main courses of Chicken Tikka Masala and King Prawn curry, both dishes were supposed to be hot but didn't even border on the mild! When I asked for spicy pickle or chutney to liven it up the waiter looked at me blankly and suggested a vague sauce which never materialized.

Another annoying thing at La Porte des Indes was the mixture of smoking and non-smoking, the couple next to us thought they were chimney's and were smoking for England, very inconsiderate! La Porte des Indes has to be one of the worst places I've ever had the misfortune of eating in, it's stuck in a weird time warp, maybe their formula worked a few years ago but it badly needs updating - our local curryhouse would give their chefs a run for their money any day. Extremely bland boring food, avoid at all costs.

La Porte des Indes is nowhere even close to it's sister restaurent The Blue Elephant. Just in case you were pondering whether this was a marque of quality and a contemporary eating environment.

Had to wait about half and hour for my table despite reservation, in 'The Jungle Bar' - a shabby room with a mural and a few bamboo poles that doubles as a bar. Monkey nut shells from the complimentary bowls litter the floor and cocktails are served unfashionably late after the order is placed. Although very tasty when they finally arrive.

The dining area at La Porte des Indes is very unique with the glass atrium/marble stairs/fountain but I guess you can only appreciate it if you luck out and sit somewhere in the thick of the action. Which I did. And hence appreciated it.

Food was average contemporary Indian fare, quite tasty and definitely a unique menu, but not as taste-bud-bustingly wow as you are expecting. And a little chilly. The scallop starter has what can only be described as a nouveau-minging yellow sauce, so avoid.

Service is average but better than at the bar. Decor outside of the restaurant/bar area is worn and tired and not as thoughtful as it should really. It's pricey too.

Conclusion: La Porte des Indes is an upmarket curry house but not an upmarket restaurant.

I felt the food was average at La Porte des Indes, the drinks were overpriced and the service was average.
La Porte des Indes is great for a business meeting as the decor is top dollar but that is all.

La Porte des Indes is absolutely stunning and has food and service to match. The parsee fish is a magnificently subtle and light dish steamed in a banana leaf and a great prelude to the pork vindaloo that had just the right amount of heat so as not to hide the flavours of the individual spices.

Don't miss La Porte des Indes!

I had the most glamorous curry of my life in La Porte des Indes. I wafted through the luxurious surroundings and reclined at my table amidst the lap of luxury.

It was an Indian restaurant though, so hopefully I didn't waft too much when I finally left La Porte des Indes stuffed to the gills.