Harden's says
A major fire closed Gymkhana in June 2019 - it re-opened in February 2020, just weeks before lockdown.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Setting the benchmark for high-end Indian gastronomy in London” – “the capital may have a lot of hot new Indian destinations, but this Sethi family property in Mayfair is still at the top thanks to dazzling cuisine” – “interesting twists on the classics” with “exceptional spicing”, all served by “thoroughly welcoming” staff in a “richly decorated and buzzy environment”.
Summary
The “standard-bearer for subcontinental food in London” – the Sethi family’s “exceptional” Mayfair destination nowadays ranks in the Top-20 most-mentioned restaurants in our annual diners’ poll, and is the highest-ranking Indian. “An amazing selection of traditional dishes not found anywhere else” delivers “top-quality flavours relying on taste, not heat” (“so delicious, I couldn’t stop eating!”), all in a “vibey” two-floor setting, with Indian-inspired décor referencing Indian clubs and mansions. “Unbeatable… if you can get in, that is…”
Summary
“Subtle” yet “exceptional” flavours delivered by the Sethi siblings’ famous Mayfair Indian keep it in the Top-40 most-mentioned restaurants in our annual diners’ poll, and it’s now well established as one of London’s foremost dining destinations. Ratings slipped a fraction this year, though – in early 2020 it re-opened after a fire with a remodelled basement and slightly new look and some regulars are “not sure about the redesign”, or feel “it’s enjoyable but not scaling the highest heights any more post reopening”.
Summary
“Still at the top of its game” – the Sethi’s “posh Indian” in Mayfair is “worth the hype” and remains the most-mentioned Indian in the survey on account of “memorable and beautifully flavourful” cuisine delivered by “warm and friendly staff” in an enveloping, old-colonial-style setting: “get a booth on the ground floor and prepare to be transported!” Top Menu Tip – “How I love the tandoori lamb chops. After a marinade in spices, these thick pieces of meat become so succulent, tender and taste-laden, are magnificently presented and really delicious on the eager palate!”. NB: Just as the survey closed, in June 2019, a fire gutted the restaurant and according to its website it remains “closed until further notice”.
For 33 years we've been curating reviews of the UK's most notable restaurant. In a typical year, diners submit over 50,000 reviews to create the most authoritative restaurant guide in the UK. Each year, the guide is re-written from scratch based on this survey (although for the 2021 edition, reviews are little changed from 2020 as no survey could run for that year).
Have you eaten at Gymkhana?
42 Albemarle St, London, W1S 4JH
Restaurant details
Gymkhana Restaurant Diner Reviews
"The menu has been the same for ever. Needs updating!"
"This is a restaurant to visit for the tasting menu. "
"Gymkhana - 2 star Michelin place. We had the taster menu with wine flight as a present from my sister and glad we did as total bill was over £500!!! Food was good, but nothing special which for that price I would have expected. Not sure taster menus work for Indian food tbh. If I went again I'd just order a la carte."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £55.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 115.00 | Always available | 5 |
| Main | Pudding |
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| £35.50 | £12.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £50.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
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| Bread | £12.50 |
| Service | 15.00% |
42 Albemarle St, London, W1S 4JH
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:45 pm |
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