6 fine dining Indian restaurants in London to visit for Diwali 2025

Diwali is one of those Indian festivals where everyone dresses to the nines in their finest traditional clothes, lights up their homes with hundreds of candles, and indulges in some of the most delicious delicacies the country has to offer. Celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, fireworks light up the night sky, ushering in a new year of hope and happiness. To celebrate this occasion (this year on 20 October), many Indian fine dining restaurants across London are releasing special Diwali menus and festive cocktails for guests to indulge in. From traditional Indian dishes to a contemporary spin on an afternoon tea, here are six fine dining Indian restaurants in London that are celebrating Diwali 2025 in style.Brigadiers, City of London

From 17 to 26 October, Brigadiers in the City of London will be releasing a special feasting menu to celebrate Diwali. Highlights include achari duck with crispy skin, oxtail & sweet potato samosa, and Goan scallop & chorizo, with mains such as tandoori guinea fowl tikka changezi, dum venison biryani, or cod kalimirch, each served with indulgent accompaniments of daal makhani, aloo baingan masala, pine nut & onion pilau, and a bread basket. For larger gatherings, Brigadiers’ four private dining rooms can host up to 25 guests, with The Pool Room offering big screens and drink command self-serve technology for an unforgettable celebration.Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences, St James’s

Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences has a myriad of festive treats on offer for Diwali. From traditional regional thali menus to parties, brunch and exclusive Diwali stays. But one of the most exciting menus being launched at Taj is the Indian Jasmine afternoon tea. The hotel’s restaurant, Kona, is offering a splendid twist on its hugely popular Indian afternoon tea. Think elegant teas paired with exquisite Indian delights, thoughtfully created to elevate your senses and celebrate the season. Available from Thursday to Sunday throughout October, and on Monday 20 October especially for Diwali 2025, this is one Indian twist on a traditional afternoon tea you wouldn’t want to miss. Kahani, Chelsea

From 20 to 26 October, Kahani in Chelsea will be serving a special four course Diwali menu, combining traditional Indian flavours with seasonal British ingredients. The menu captures the warmth of Diwali through vibrant dishes such as achaari chicken tikka with turmeric and pickling spices, Kerala fish curry with coconut and green chilli, and morels biryani with Peshawari naan and yellow dal tadka. For those who want a meat-free option, there is a vegetarian menu as well, offering dishes like the hara bara kebab with spiced potato and mango powder, grilled paneer tikka, and smoked broccoli with tempered yogurt. To top it all off, dessert will feature all the traditional assorted Indian Diwali sweets and kulfis.The Cinnamon Club, Westminster

The Cinnamon Club, housed inside the Grade II listed Westminster Library, will celebrate Diwali with a five-course fine dining menu. Running all through October, guests will start with canapés such as green pea kachori and aubergine crisp, followed by larger plates such as chargrilled partridge breast with mushroom pickle and spiced pear chutney, and moreish grilled shrimp skewers with smoked chilli sambal. The meal concludes with a decadent trio of saffron pistachio kulfi, carrot halwa roll, and rasmalai tres leches. A truly refined meal in a regal setting, The Cinnamon Club is a great place to ring in the Indian festive season.Kanishka by Atul Kocchar, Mayfair

Kanishka by Atul Kochhar is celebrating this Festival of Lights in true style with a six course tasting menu available from 14 to 19 October. Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, the restaurant will be blending refined British ingredients with bold, contemporary expressions of Indian culinary heritage. Guests will begin with canapés, before savouring dishes such as achari paneer tikka, lehsuni palak chenna, roasted baby burrata and the celebrated house speciality, rogan josh wellington – a unique take on the British classic using Kashmiri spiced lamb cannon, duxelle, pastry, rogan jus. To finish, guests can indulge in a sweet delight of the gulab jamun saffron brulee, with milk dumplings and saffron custard ensuring a perfect end to the festive meal.Trishna, Marylebone

In the heart of Marylebone, Trishna will celebrate Diwali with its Taste of Trishna feast, served from 13 to 22 October. The celebratory tasting menu will feature dishes such as half lobster cafreal, mallard gilaf seekhi, and tandoori lamb chops, alongside vegetarian highlights like coconut & corn tikki and Kashmiri morel. A dedicated vegetarian menu will also be available, with the option to elevate the experience through a sommelier wine pairing. For those seeking a more intimate celebration, Trishna’s private dining room provides an atmospheric setting with a wine cellar backdrop. Guests can also enjoy an exclusive large-format cocktail at the restaurant to celebrate the occasion.

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