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The Home Of Indian Food · London
Indian Restaurant in the West End
Whether for a business lunch, a candlelit dinner, or a drink after a long day, Maharaja of India is here to meet you - with the warmth, the spice, and the welcome of home.
Nearly 20,000 Google reviews
Nearly 20,000Google reviews
Since 1960Serving the West End
A Minutefrom Leicester Square
Pre-TheatreThree courses from £25
Open DailyNoon to Midnight
Welcome
Welcome To Maharaja Of India
One restaurant on Charing Cross Road, a minute from Leicester Square, and one uncompromising kitchen. From the courts of Delhi to the spice routes of Kashmir, our chefs draw on regional traditions passed down through generations.
“Authentic Indian cuisine in the heart of London - exquisite flavours, timeless traditions.”
Our Promise
Why Guests Come Back
Order Your Food
Click & Collect from Charing Cross, or call ahead - your favourite dishes, ready when you are.
Finest Chefs Around
A kitchen brigade with decades of regional Indian cooking between them, working together every service.
Delicious Recipes
Family recipes, rare spices, and the same standards every plate. Authentic from the first bite to the last.
Signature Dishes
Crafted in Our Kitchens
Butter Chicken
DelhiSlow-cooked in a tomato cream sauce with fenugreek and a whisper of cardamom. The dish that defined a generation.
Lamb Rogan Josh
KashmirTender lamb shoulder, braised low and slow in Kashmiri chillies, ginger, and yoghurt. A Mughal-era classic.
Find Us
On Charing Cross Road
Charing Cross
19A Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0ET020 3091 3500
Monday to Sunday, 12:00 - 00:00Get Directions →
Recognised By
Featured by London's leading restaurant guides and trusted by diners across six decades of service.
Our Exclusive Offers
Pre-Theatre & Set Lunch
Three courses, considered and unhurried. Perfect before a West End show or as a long lunch, on Charing Cross Road.
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Latest News
Chicken Tikka Masala in the West End: What Makes a Good One
Charred tikka, a smooth sauce and the right bread: what separates a great Chicken Tikka Masala from a forgettable one, and how ours comes to the table.
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Office Party at an Indian Restaurant Near Charing Cross
Planning an office party or team dinner? Our group set menu gives everyone a full Indian meal with no ordering debate. Here is how to plan it well.
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Express Lunch in the West End: A Fast, Proper Indian Lunch
Our Express Lunch gives you one main with pilau rice and a mini naan, served from 12pm to 4pm. Here is every dish on it and how to choose.
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Read what guests have said across six decades of service - on TripAdvisor, SquareMeal, and Google. We read every review, the good and the honest.
Frequently Asked
Questions, Answered
How do I book a table at Maharaja of India?
Bookings are taken via SevenRooms - the Book A Table button at the top of every page opens our reservation system. For same-day tables, call us on 020 3091 3500.
Do you serve a pre-theatre menu?
Yes. Our pre-theatre menu is served daily from 12pm to 5.30pm, with a two-course or three-course option. It's the most popular choice before a West End curtain at the Coliseum, the Palace, or the Prince Edward Theatre.
Do you cater for vegetarians, vegans, and dietary requirements?
Absolutely. We have a full vegetarian menu, a separate vegan menu, and gluten-free options on request. Please flag any allergies when you book and the kitchen will adapt - we keep dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free variants of most dishes ready to go.
Where is Maharaja of India?
Maharaja of India is at 19A Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0ET, a minute from Leicester Square tube and a short walk from Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.
How late are you open?
We are open every day, Monday to Sunday, from noon until midnight, so there is time for a late dinner or a supper after the show.
Do you offer Click & Collect or delivery?
Click & Collect is available at Charing Cross via maharajacharingcross.co.uk - order ahead, collect when you arrive. For private dining and events, please use the enquiry form on the Private Dining page.
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Your Table Awaits
Whether for a quiet supper, a celebration, or pre-theatre dining, we'd be delighted to host you.