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Paro Indian - Covent Garden & Strand, London, Greater London

Paro Indian - Covent Garden & Strand

4.6
4.6
1833 Reviews
£25 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Embark on an unparalleled dining experience at Paro, distinguished as one of Esquire Magazine's '59 Top Restaurants to Dine In,' sharing the spotlight with renowned establishments across London.

Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, adjacent to the iconic Lyceum Theatre, London's latest culinary gem eagerly awaits your presence. Immerse yourself in the opulent ambiance reminiscent of a Calcuttan village, indulging in the exquisite Indian-Calcuttan cuisine that defines Paro.

Chef Patron Niaz invites you on a journey filled with the warmth of Calcuttan love. Drawing from years of expertise at the award-winning 'City Spice' in Brick Lane, Chef Niaz has meticulously crafted a menu that promises to tantalize your taste buds.

With a spacious capacity for up to 120 guests, Paro provides an ideal setting for pre-theatre, company socials and private parties.

Paro caters for: Halal, Gluten-free, Vegan, Soy, Dairy-free
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Indian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3722 0951
  • Website
    https://paroindian.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Niaz Caan
  • Private party facilities
    Paro is London's hottest new restaurant, situated in the heart of Covent Garden next to the Lyceum theatre. Enjoy sumptous Indian cuisine in an immersive dining environment - reminiscent of a wealthy Calcuttan village.
  • Private party contact
    Abdul Monihim: 020 3722 0951
  • Location
    21 Wellington St, London, Greater London WC2E 7RQ
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • PARO's PRE-THEATRE MENU

    GBP 21.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Paro’s Award-Winning Theatre menu is available daily from 11:45am – 6:30pm all week round. Enjoy a sumptuous Indian 2/3 course meal in the heart of Covent Garden - next to the Lyceum, Vaudeville, Duchess, Peacock, Aldwych and Novello Theatres, as well as the Royal Opera House. Rice/Naan is always complimentary. A little tiger's menu, for kids under 12, is also available at £13 per little tiger. Paro's proximity to nearby theatres is as follows: Lion King at the Lyceum (a 5 second walk, we share the building) Mamma Mia at the Novello Theatre (a 1 minute walk - its opposite us!) Tina Turner at the Aldwych (a 2 minute walk) 16 other theatres are within a 2-10 minute walk of Paro. We hope to see you. Love Paro x
    PARO's PRE-THEATRE MENU photo

  • Paro Off-Peak 3 Course Lunch Offer! Over 50% Off!

    GBP 18.80 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    ENJOY A 3 COURSE MEAL IN THE HEART OF COVENT GARDEN! ONLY £18! Embark on a culinary journey like no other at Paro! 🌟 Our off-peak set-menu offer is calling, inviting you to relish a sensational 3-course Indian meal at an unbeatable price. Why settle for the ordinary when you can dine at an award-winning Indian without breaking the bank? 🏆✨ For just £18, immerse yourself in a world of taste with a delectable small plate, a mouthwatering main course, a choice of rice/naan and our house dessert! (contains dairy) Exclusions: Toddy Shop Tiger Prawns, Prawn Puri, Staff Curry, Bang Bang Chicken, Dum-Dum Duck, Lamb Shank, Tandoori Grill, Mixed Shashlik, Meat/Veg Thali, Seafood Section
    Paro Off-Peak 3 Course Lunch Offer! Over 50% Off! photo

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What 1,833 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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  • London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • West End London

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Review summary

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Paro Indian in Covent Garden offers a vibrant dining experience with "extremely flavourful" dishes and a diverse, authentic menu. The attentive and friendly staff add to the warm atmosphere. Generous portion sizes and a variety of options make it ideal for pre-theatre meals. "One of the best Indian meals" many have had, it promises a memorable visit.

1,833 Reviews

  1. Richa

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Vegetarian food was horrible and tasteless . We ordered black dal and said it is made for 48 slow cooked with black lentils but instead of black lentils they added mung dal n felt like it was made in 15 mins was not creamy at all ….worst black dal ever eaten and panner also was hard and less gravy and cheese naan had no cheese and it was hard and thick .Everything was horrible .We had guest from India and it was embarrassing to take them to this restaurant after tasting the food

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  2. Fang-Fang

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! The food was amazing, staff very attentive and professional. Thank you!

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  3. David

    VIP

    London

    129 reviews

    2.0

    129 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We arrived at Paro at our table booking time of 19:45. We were left standing for five minutes wondering what was going on. Then shown to a table right in the middle of the dining area that we weren't very happy with, but no other options available. The restaurant was very busy. We requested some drinks. I asked for a Grey Goose and some orange juice. There was hardly any vodka in the juice. We also asked for a glass of Merlot, the waiter brought a bottle of Merlot, he was clearly not listening to our request. To be fair the starters and main courses that we ordered were excellent. We certainly enjoyed the food. When requesting for the bill one of the waiters came to the table with a card machine. We did not see a copy of the bill beforehand. This was really very unprofessional. The food at the restaurant is really good, but it is sadly let down by the poor service. Having said all of this, we would certainly like to go back to the restaurant again in the near future. Hopefully, when we dine there again we will have an improved experience. With thanks.

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  4. Muzza

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A really excellent lunch (only served from 3pm ... at least on a Monday. The choice of food is modest but really interesting and tasty. Service was warm and swift. The lamb dish (Rogan Josh?) was succulent and delicious. Make sure to book.

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  5. claire

    Oxford

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Shabby restaurant. Filthy smelly toilets. Bland boring vaguely Indian food. Lamb tough and chewy. Would not return nor recommend anyone to else to go. Had to go somewhere else afterwards to save the evening.

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  6. Rhonda

    Leicestershire

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an amazing meal in Paro , best indian food we have had in a long time,the staff were really lovely too

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  7. Calum

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food, quality atmosphere! Very good value for money

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  8. Anna

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The staff played a big part in our dissatisfaction overall; the unfriendliness and lack of professionalism of every waiter and their approach was rough and definitely should not be working in a job where politeness and respect should come without saying. The food was not spectacular starting from the presentation to the taste; On top of that they did not provide the dessert that was supposed to come with the set menu nor did they offer other options. Defo not going back there again

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  9. Jubayer

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ok food, nothing special. Ambient atmosphere, service was too quick
    Paro Indian - Covent Garden & StrandResponded on 13 December 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We’re pleased to know you enjoyed aspects of your experience but are sorry that we didn’t fully meet your expectations. At Paro, we strive to create a memorable, modern-Indian dining experience inspired by West Bengal’s vibrant flavors. If you have any specific feedback on how we can enhance your experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email or Instagram (@paroindian). We’d love to welcome you back and ensure your next visit is nothing short of exceptional. Warm regards, The Team at Paro

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  10. Sara

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    the food was overcooked, the meats and veggies (including paneer) making it incredibly hard to eat and finish. This place is mediocre at best :/ definitely a tourist trap. This is some of the worst Indian food I’ve had in London …

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Paro Indian - Covent Garden & Strand is rated 4.6 stars by 1833 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paro Indian - Covent Garden & Strand

21 Wellington St, London, Greater London WC2E 7RQ

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Indian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Niaz Caan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://paroindian.com/
  • Phone number
    020 3722 0951
  • Private party facilities
    Paro is London's hottest new restaurant, situated in the heart of Covent Garden next to the Lyceum theatre. Enjoy sumptous Indian cuisine in an immersive dining environment - reminiscent of a wealthy Calcuttan village.
  • Private party contact
    Abdul Monihim: 020 3722 0951
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