The Empress

4.4 (205)

£25 and under

Indian

141 Leman Street, London, E1 8EY

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

The best Indian restaurant in the East End? So say The Empress’ loyal following. What we do know is that the quality of service and cooking has been consistently excellent since the Islam family opened their multi-award-winning venture in 1993. That the quality of dishes never falters despite an astonishingly diverse and big menu hints at the kitchen’s expertise. Persian, korai, balti, biryiani, North Indian, tandoori, shellfish – whatever kind of Indian meal you’re after, you’ll get it here. If you try only one of the chef’s specials, make it the lamb rajshai (a medium dish with with baby mangoes). A genuinely welcome from a superb staff and an unique décor of traditional hand-crafted wooden artefacts complete the worthy picture.The Empress has won prestigious awards such as: Top Indian restaurant in the dockland and east London area Top chef and waiter and family Indian restaurant award in the docklands and East London.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–11:45 pm
Website
http://www.theempress.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
141 Leman Street, London, E1 8EY
Neighborhood
Tower Hill
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Empress.

4.4

(205)

4.4Food
4.4Service
3.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

205 Reviews

L
Lunchy
London39 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent flavoursome curry
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HFB28
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic meal in one of the best Indian restaurants. Well worth a trip
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jrbath
Bath35 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 5, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Well cooked, interesting variety, pleasant and attentive service, decent prices for London
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HFB28
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent meal at this hidden gem. The food just keeps getting better everytime. It's amazing value for money considering it's in London. Well worth seeking out , you wont be disappointed.
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Daniel
London12 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 11, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I have been to the Empress some years ago and it was great then. It has improved since then and will be coming more often as the food is amazing and the staff are great.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice little restaurant with very helpful staff and excellent food.
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GGYum
London31 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly and helpful staff. Wide range of dishes to choose from and great recommendations from the staff Meal was tasty
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, excellent staff, great prices.
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JamesS
Perthshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious main course and dessert for us both - I just wish I’d had room for one of the tempting starter offerings too! Friendly and helpful staff too, talking my wife (less experienced with Indian food) through the options to make sure she’d get a curry she’d enjoy, of the right spice level.
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PJEfoodie
Essex130 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food, with some out of the ordinary options and friendly staff willing to explain unknown dishes. Food was excellent, with depth of flavour not normally encountered at this level. Prices not bad for London and the popularity was testament to the service and quality. We’ll definitely go back when next in the area.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–11:45 pm
Website
http://www.theempress.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
141 Leman Street, London, E1 8EY
Neighborhood
Tower Hill
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Wine

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