The Cinnamon Club Restaurant

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The Old Westminster Library,
30-32 Great Smith Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P 3BU

(020) 3281 7621

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Reviewer Simrat
01/12/2011
Can't fault this place, one of my favourite's in London. Not cheap it but totally worth it!
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Reviewer Sunshine97
04/01/2010
What a gem! Yes, it isn't cheap, but the food is of excellent quality and the staff was very polite. I'm not very knowledgable about the Indian cuisine, but I felt the number of Indian diners must be a good sign. Very chique surroundings, great place to impress your partner/parents/collegues with!
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Reviewer Anonymous
09/07/2008
very delightful and elegant , specially their tasting menu ...accompanied with pairing wines...
went there with a group of friends, all of us had a really good time, perfect spicy , liked by our Indian friends too.
alsoits slightly on the upper end , but worth the trip.
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Reviewer ibuxton
04/01/2008
A really nice restaurant, serving contemporary indian food in an old library. I've been there a few times, so it must be good! Buy the cookery book too, I've made since immense (and cheaper) meals at home since I did!
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Reviewer Jon Leith
20/01/2007
I visited The Cinnamon Club recently and was suitably impressed. The room is quite beautiful and we enjoyed great cocktails in the bar downstairs before our meal. I knew not to expect traditional Indian fare and had an open mind. I must say I really enjoyed the modern Indian cuisine. Intense flavours and stunning presentation - my personal favourite being an unbelievable Lamb Rack with Saffron Sauce.


Admittedly the prices were top end but then I felt what we had was much the same as when I visit a top Italian or French restaurant. The Cinnamon Club is great for special occasions and anyone looking for something different, definitely not for those looking for a traditional curry.
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Reviewer Anonymous
05/01/2006
Visited Cinnamon Club in late December 2005. A bit of a disppointment. Nice enough food but severe indigestion afterwards.


Also, Cinnamon Club had zero atmosphere (quieter than the average grave but without the interesting inscriptions) and overattentive waiters. And not cheap. Won't be back.

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Reviewer Anonymous
15/10/2005
Don't, whatever you do, go to the Cinnamon Club if you are expecting the Indian cuisine we all love and cherish.


Our pork chop vindaloo was mild and almost inedible, the diner next to us had scallops swimming in an extraordinary soup substance.

The staff at Cinnamon Club were rude and offhand and the prices were absurdly high. Remember not to ask for poppadoms at Cinnamon Club - you will be greeted with a barely concealed look of contempt.
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03/11/2009
I would edit the anonymous review of 17/10 by saying 'Don't go to the Cinnamon Club if you are expecting the so called Indian Cuisine served up in most Bangladeshi inspired 3 pot curry houses.'

This restaurant is as far removed from the average Indian Resturant in Britain as it is possible to get.

The epithet Vindaloo, highjacked by such establishments to indicate a concoction that this searingly Chilli-hot, actually indicates a dish cooked with Vinegar, typically Pork which can vary in strength and is not necessarily laced in Chilli.

The Indian snack called Papad has been morphed into the Poppadom so universally that even some genuine Indian Restaurants cooking food of real quality have given in.

I have now eaten at this restaurant several times as a change from my usual round of Chutney Mary, Benares, Painted Heron, Sharkels and the like because it is different.

If you go looking for high quality Indian food, sometimes grilled, sometimes roasted sometimes stewed; served with complementary sauces and vegetables delectably and sympathetically spiced then you will enjoy it because this is what this restaurant delivers.

If you go thinking you will get a stunning Meat Bhuna, Madras, Jahlfrezi Do Piazza Balti or Vindaloo etc then you will be disappointed and will have wasted your money because that is not what this restaurant is about. The A La Carte menu is expensive but worth the money if you enjoy fine Indian dining.

The tasting mnu is best because one gets a better idea as to the capabilities of the kitchen. However, one can eat here without spending a fortune. The lunchtime and early evening set menu's offer a good choice and at about £20 are a snip.Philip Wassall; Exeter.
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Reviewer Anonymous
24/02/2005
Went to Cinnamon Club last night with 14 colleagues. The service was fine but the food was magnificent - a firey lamb starter followed by delicate king prawns and an exquisite chocolate thing for pudding. The bill came to about £70 per head for 3 courses, drinks and service which is a tad steep but definitely worth it - especially if you can put it on expenses!
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26/01/2005
I booked a table for ten people for my husband's thirtieth birthday. We arrived early and were asked to wait for our table, an hour later we were still waiting. I explained that we had last trains and babysitters to consider, but still we waited. We were finally shown to our table only to be ignored for another half an hour. By now the mood was ruined and everyone was looking at their watches rather that enjoying themselves. We received our first course at 10.30pm, the table had been booked for 8pm. Half the gueats had to rush their main course and leave and the whole evening was a disaster. Don't go here unless you are a famous politician or a celeb or you'll be treated like dirt.
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