Great food. Lovely ambience and amazing service. When they served the salad in the beginning, i realised this is one place which takes serving good food as its priority. The starters, main course were all medium sized portions and not too small or huge. They are just the right amount which had a rich flavour than being cooked in cheap spices. The rice portions seemed small to me however the flavour of the curry makes you overlook that bit :-) In case you are a fan of Indian curry this is a MUST TRY place.

In summary: Good location; good food; VERY expensive, hence the Average score. If the price had been more reasonable then I would have given Moti Mahal an Excellent rating.

I ate at this restaurant with 2 work colleagues last week, after looking on the internet for a nice Indian, as I had not eaten in this part of London before.
The location is great, right in the heart of theatre land, so expect a rush when the shows finish!
The setting inside is very nice, with a very long and well stocked bar, and although it was busy when we went the tables are not too close together, so we didn't really notice others.
The choice of food is not what you would find in your local Indian takeaway. No Madras/Vindaloo/Korma etc. The menu is however very varied and caters for all tastes.
We had 3 main courses, rice and a bread selection. All of the dishes we ordered were very nice indeed and the selection of breads was a nice idea, although you don't get very much.

There are quite a few other Indian restaurants in the same area, so you do have a bit of choice. If you are looking for good food in nice surroundings and don't mind paying, what in my opinion,over the odds, then this is the place to go. If you want more traditional fare, at familiar prices, then go to another near by.

Overall, the one thing which spoiled it for me was the price. We paid £150 for 3 people, which did not include a starter, but did include a few beers and glass of wine. I appreciate nice food and good surroundings, but this was over the odds for what was, after all, a curry.

3 of us came here via a Top Table offer - a 3 course meal for £20 per head.

Choice was limited to vegetarian or meat, 3 mains in each section, but only one starter on offer.

Dessert was a kulfi "lolly," and a small glass of prosecca was also included. We topped up with papadums & chutney and some pulao rice.

The restaurant itself is nice with the kitchen in full view behind a glass wall. Service was excellent, but on the edge of being over-attentive, with a different waiter asking if everything was alright every 2 minutes.

Food was very good but not spectacular, and very badly let down by the papadums, which were clearly from a packet, and not even a good packet!

Buckets of decent chutneys notwithstanding, £8.00 was a borderline rip-off (likewise the £5.00 for the rice), but I guess that's where they make their money on these deals.

If the menu was to be believed, we saved 50% on the meal, so I'd have to say that their standard prices are way too high (I'm prepared to admit I'm tight!), but if you can get a similar deal to us, go for it (but careful with the extras...)

What an amazing place Moti Mahal is! The food is fantastic - a contemporary take on Indian food that was absolutely delicious. The interior of the restaurant is sophisticated and the service impeccable. A truly special experience.

I run out of superlatives when describing Moti Mahal to my friends. The decor, service and ambiance simply cannot be faulted. The food is out of this world. A kind of mix of modern cuisine and Indian cooking and the menu is so varied that there is something for everyone. I would thoroughly recommend Moti Mahal - simply the best!

Moti Mahal is marvelous! Seriously, if you get the chance I urge you to try this place. The food is exceptional but the staff make it taste even better with their exceptional service. Moti Mahal, I salute you!