Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

4.7 (56)

£26 to £40

Indian

79-81 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7SJ

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Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

4.7

£26 to £40

Indian

Fitzrovia

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

Located in the heart of Fitzrovia and modelled on the cultural melting pot of communal living, commonly known as 'building societies' in Bombay, is Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai. Named after an old city neighbourhood, Pahli Hill offers the finest regional Indian small plates, derived from home recipes and traditional techniques, made to share in an informal setting. The upstairs restaurant celebrates an eclectic mix of flavours from every corner of the country. A celebration of community and exchange, eating well and informally, of warmth and sharing.

Downstairs, find Bandra Bhai, a retro Indian smuggler’s den. Full of trinkets, foreign liquor, gaudy art, and velvet upholstery, this groovy basement spot serves the best cocktails in London.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 8130 0101
Website
https://pahlihillbandrabhai.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Fitzrovia and modeled on the cultural melting pot of regional cuisines of India. A celebration of diversity and indigenous recipes, techniques, and produce, we curate the finest regional Indian plates, derived from home recipes and made to share.

Location
79-81 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7SJ
Neighborhood
Fitzrovia
Parking details
None
Public transit
🚇 Tube:Oxford Circus Station (Central, Bakerloo, and Victoria lines) ~7 minute walkTottenham Court Road Station (Central, Northern, and Elizabeth lines) ~8 minute walkGoodge Street Station (Northern Line) ~6 minute walk🚌 Buses:The nearest bus stops are Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus and Rathbone Place, served by multiple routes including C2, 55, 98, and 390, providing convenient access from various parts of London.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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All Experiences

Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai: Early Dinner Set Menu
£25.00 - £32.00 per person
1 - 10 people
Multiple dates available
From Tuesday to Saturday at Pahli Hill, you can book to enjoy our Set Lunch Menu, featuring our favorite flavor-packed regional dishes, perfect for a quick-fix lunch. Choose between our Papadi Chat, Bombay Bhaji, Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab Sukkha, or Kothu Roti Coorg to start. Followed by one of our big plates, including our Palak Aloo, Canteen Thali, Butter Chicken, or Mangalorean Fish Curry. For dessert, choose from Rabdi Tres Leches or Mango Cheesecake. Set Dinner Menu is available until 5:45pm, Monday to Sunday. We make every effort to avoid cross-contamination, but we cannot guarantee that dishes and drinks are allergen-free. If you have any food-related allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know. 12.5% discretionary service
Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai: SELECT MENU
£59.00 per person
1 - 10 people
Multiple dates available
The Select Menu is priced at £59 per person and requires guests to choose one item from each course: Starters: Options include Papadi Chaat, Hara Kebab, Mangalore Bun & Crab Sukkha, Kothu Roti Coorg, Tandoor: Tandoori Broccoli, Pahli Hill Tandoori Chicken Tikka, and Kandhari Lamb Chops (available for an additional £8). Mains: Served with a choice of side (Tandoori roti, butter naan, garlic naan, or cumin rice). Options include Paneer Makhani, Homestyle Chicken Curry, Butter Chicken, Mangorean Fish Curry, and Lamb Shank Nihari (available for an additional £15). Desserts: Selection includes Parsi Caramel, Vanilla, or Pistachio ice creams, or Mango Sorbet. Drinks: Choices include Original Mango Lassi and Masala Chai

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Set lunch is available from 12 midday to 5:45pm, Tuesday to Saturday. We make every effort to avoid cross-contamination, but cannot guarantee dishes and drinks are allergen-free. If you have any food related allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know. 12.5% discretionary service. Thali/Grills £16-18£ / 2 Courses £25 / 3 Courses £32

Small Plates (Course 1)

Papadi Chaat
Yoghurt, datterini tomato, pomegranate, mint & tamarind chutney
Bombay Bhaji
Bombay Bun, rosevale potato, cauliflower & spring peas
Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab Sukkha
Fennel seeds & ginger

Thali & Grills (Course 2)

Canteen Thali£16.00
Paneer makhani, dal tadka, raita, papad & pickle
- Veg/Chicken£16.00
- Fish£17.00
- Lamb£18.00
Paneer Tikka/Chicken Tikka/Broccoli£16.00
Chutney & Bread or Rice

Big Plates (Course 2)

Palak Aloo
Spinach, fresh ginger & chillies & fenugreek leaves
Paneer Makhani
Plum tomatoes, cashews, cream, cashews & fenugreek leaves
Homestyle Chicken Curry
Star anise, corriander seeds & fennel
Butter Chicken
Plum tomatoes, cashews, cardamom & fenugreek butter
Mangalorean Fish Curry
Wild halibut, green mango, ginger, tamarind & coconut

Sweet Plates (Course 3)

3 Courses includes Tea or Coffee

Gulab Jamun
Saffron infused rabdi cream
Mango Cheesecake
Pork gelatin

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai.

4.7

(56)

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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56 Reviews

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Pooja Gold
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 9, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dal tarka is good but paneer can be much better! Over all ambience is great
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Mitesh
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, fantastic service (Karan), good portions, wonderful relaxing ambience. Only gripe, the prices are quite steep!
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Emiel
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Karan, our waiter, truly made our experience special — helpful, full of great suggestions, and just a pleasure to have around. The food was delicious too. We can’t wait to come back!
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Gurveena
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had the most wonderful experience at Pahli Hill - we are newlyweds and they noticed this and brought us a candle and gifted us a Polaroid picture of us! It was so lovely and the staff were so attentive and kind. The food was absolutely incredible, we will definitely be visiting again! The Rabdi Tres Leches was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had!
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AMIT
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My guest really appreciated this restaurant choice. The dessert was amazing and quiet a large portion size. Would love to come back over here.
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Anna Gold
Cambridge6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and the staff were so friendly! I think the lamb chops here are the best I’ve ever had anywhere!
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Jessica
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing! Staff was great and accommodating, gave great suggestions!
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Shashank
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to eat at this restaurant, limited vegetarian options but we were informed they are working on menu to add more vegetarian items. Excellent preparation. Not so sure about the mocktails. Didn’t enjoy the pomegranate that I ordered. But there is a variety. I would recommend the place.
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Jane Gold
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service is outstanding. Cocktails are creative. The food is absolutely delicious. A must go!
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Shalaka
London1 review
3.0
Dined on December 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We found the place super expensive for the food it served. There was no novelty. The menu is very basic. The preparation is basic too and lacks the wow factor. Enjoyed the cocktails.
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