Chatora

Name: Chatora
Address: 100 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 2PQ
Telephone: 020 8948 6786
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

196 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

8:30 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood 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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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
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Bottomless Prosecco or Beer Lunch
GBP 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 196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

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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.

196 Reviews

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julia
VIP
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Superb food One of the best Indian meals I have had
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Kevin
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
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 on 7 December 2024
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
VIP
London
69 reviews
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on 23 November 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 23 November 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
VIP
London
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 22 November 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
VIP
London
34 reviews
2.0
34 reviews
Dined on 16 November 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 16 November 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 13 November 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 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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Chatora offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Chatora also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8948 6786.

Chatora is rated 4.4 stars by 196 OpenTable diners.