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The Home Of Indian Food · London
Authentic Cuisine in London
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.
Since 1960Serving the West End
Two LocationsCharing Cross & Soho
Pre-TheatreThree courses from £25
Open LateUntil 2am in Soho
Welcome
Welcome To Maharaja Of India
Two London restaurants - Charing Cross and Soho - 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
Two London Locations
Charing Cross
19A Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0ET020 3091 3500
Monday to Sunday, 12:00 - 00:00Get Directions →
Soho
63 Old Compton Street, London W1D 6HT07477 107546
Mon-Thu 12:00 - 01:00 · Fri-Sat 12:00 - 02:00 · Sun 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 - available at both Charing Cross and Soho.
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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 Charing Cross on 020 3091 3500 or Soho on 07477 107546.
Do you serve a pre-theatre menu?
Yes - both restaurants run a three-course pre-theatre menu from £25. It's available daily and is 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 are your two London restaurants?
Maharaja of India Charing Cross sits at 19A Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0ET, a minute from Leicester Square tube. Our Soho restaurant is at 63 Old Compton Street, London W1D 6HT, three minutes from Tottenham Court Road.
How late are you open?
Charing Cross is open every day from noon until midnight. Soho serves until 1am Monday to Thursday, 2am on Friday and Saturday, and midnight on Sunday - one of the latest proper Indian kitchens in central London.
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.