Chatora

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4.4

195 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

Dec 15, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Chatora restaurant offers exceptionally unique modern Indian dining in the heart of Richmond Upon Thames.
Recommended in Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland in 2021, 2023 and 2024!

Chatora has been Richmond's No. 1 Restaurant (according to TripAdvisor reviews) for over 4 years!
Focusing on blending authentic Indian cuisine with modern techniques, our chefs excel at turning the best of British seasonal produce into elegant dishes to inspire and delight guests. Chatora treats guests to distinctive dishes – from tantalising vegetarian and tandoor specialties to seafood and lamb.

The unique Halal Menu, encompassing the essence of India’s diverse culinary landscape, was created by the Head Chef Sunil D’Souza. His unparalleled experience and passion resulted in the sophisticated menu featuring influences from different regions of India.

For a Romantic or Family Lunch / Dinner, Special Occasions, Group Party, Events or Festive Occasions.
100 Kew Road, near Kew Gardens London.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 8948 6786
Website
https://chatora.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sunil D’Souza
Catering
Planning a wedding, birthday party, business event or any other occasion? Let us take care of your menu! We provide dishes to remember – from exciting canapés and buffets to full sit down dinners. Our chefs take their inspiration from every Indian region to create outstanding feast for your eyes and tastebuds.<br />We approach all events individually.
Private party facilities
Our mezzanine floor is a perfect area for a private event. Separated from the main restaurant by stairs. Maximum capacity - 20 people.Kew Room also provides a stylish option for your party.We provide outside catering options.

Location
100 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2PQ
Neighborhood
Richmond
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Bottomless Prosecco or Beer Lunch
£30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy unlimited Prosecco or Kingfisher beer bottles over 1.5 hours accompanied by our special 2 course set menu! The menu features such specialties as Paneer Tikka, Anjeer Lamb Chop, Seekh Kebab, Handi Gosht, Chicken Tikka Masala and more. Offer is available every Saturday and Sunday between 12:00 and 15:00.

What 195 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

South West London
Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chatora offers an exceptional dining experience with its "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the Lobster Moilee and pistachio chicken korma, noting their "superb flavors." The restaurant is praised for its unique menu and "delicious twists" on Indian cuisine. Although some find it pricey, the value and "excellent atmosphere" make it a must-visit.

195 Reviews

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Kevin
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Menu slightly different to a traditional Indian restaurant with interesting choices. Food was very good and service was first rate.
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Nisha
London
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The weekend brunch offers good value, with a diverse range of options, which is always appreciated. The starters felt more authentic, whereas the mains lacked depth and leaned too heavily on creaminess. The restaurant’s layout is less than ideal, as the separate sections create a disjointed feel, making it hard to enjoy a cohesive restaurant ambiance. The service was good when received, but I felt I had to actively seek attention when needed. A lot to work on considering Michelin recommended
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Graham
London
69 reviews
vip
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Probably best visit ever. Katja was also very helpful and efficient. Thank you and see you again soon.
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Philippa
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant food and exceptional service. A greatly enjoyed dinner and will definitely be returning !
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Meenal
London
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing and yum. I loved the Tandoori Phool. However, this time I did not have a pleasant experience with the staff. The lady who greeted us at the top was great and was courteous. Later there was a man who came in and started commenting on how long we were there; made small talk and joked about that they have a vacancy to wash dishes etc. If we are paying for the food and service, I don’t think the waiter had any rights to comment on how long we choose to spend there or make such remarks/jokes. Highly unprofessional. We always come to Chatora and take out as well. We had a lot of food and wine but this experience will make me rethink my visit.
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Dick
London
34 reviews
vip
2.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Previous visits have been first class, with great food, the quality way above your typical “Indian”. However not this tjme. Having to wait 15 minutes for our table didn’t help, despite having booked it some time ago. My soft shell crab starter was OK, though it felt flabby and flat in flavour. But the prawn main course was a disaster, the tepid sauce with dreadful spicing didn’t go down with either of the two of us who chose it. Those on onions bhaji then chicken tikka masala seemed happy enough, but I’m definitely dropping it from its previous ranking alongside Indian Zing in Hammersmith. Service was attentive and professional.
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Max
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always. Great service, food is next level.
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Subramanya
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and ambience was good. Infact the food turned up quick and made the birthday dinner special by offering a cake and candle.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Went here for dinner last night. Very ordinary food. Expected more with the Michelin guide, the service in general was ok but the person who seated us to the table started off by saying we have the table only for 2 hours! And we reached 10 mins early. Also there was an argument/discussion among the staff about where we should be seated and that we should be seated downstairs even though we had a reservation for the mezzanine area. The discussion was in Hindi and I could understand because I’m Indian! Not the best service for a restaurant that’s priced the way it is. Also something seems a bit off about the food since we have had upset tummies the whole day today.
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Grace
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I was very disappointed with my trip to Chatora for lunch earlier today. We reserved seats at the restaurant in advance specifically for a Saturday early afternoon in order to take advantage of their bottomless lunch, which is advertised on their website for £30 per person for a set menu and unlimited Kingfisher or prosecco for 1.5 hours, specifically available only from 12:00-14:45 on Saturdays and Sundays. When arrived, we were unable to find the host, and when we were seated, the bottomless lunch was not on the menus provided. Upon asking, we had to go through two waiters before we were able to receive an answer, which was that because there was a rugby game on, the lunch menu was not being honored. There was nowhere on their website or online menu that said that the lunch menu would not be offered on certain occasions, or we would have come a different day. To me, I would consider this false advertising. Moreover, a waiter knocked over the drinks menu on our table into our (untouched) starter, but we were not offered a new one to actually be able to eat it until we asked another waiter after a 5+ min wait. Something about the meal also did not agree with us, as we have spent most of the afternoon after returning home on the toilet with very upset stomachs. All in all, our visit was an absolute disaster. We expected much, much better service from such a well-recognized restaurant, and instead we left very disappointed in our experience and with unsettled stomachs.
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Chatora offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Chatora also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8948 6786.

Chatora is rated 4.4 stars by 195 OpenTable diners.