Red Fort

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Wed Jul 4 2012

This upmarket restaurant has been showcasing the more refined aspects of North Indian food since the early 1980s, and has outlasted the New Labour politicians who reportedly used it as a favoured meeting spot in the ’90s. This association might make it seem like an expense-account sort of place – it’s not cheap, and wine especially hammers the wallet – but it is possible to eat well here even if you’re not on Mandelson money.

Try the set lunch or pre-theatre menu if you’re feeling frugal – the food is the same. It’s accomplished Moghul court cooking with some pan-Indian influences: fine-minced seekh kebabs with tangy mint relish; the sort of chicken tikka and ochre-coloured, gingery bhuna gosht that reminds you how special these often bastardised dishes can be; and unusual items, such as baingan mirchi ka salan, quartered baby aubergines with peanut and tamarind sauce. Everything else that appears on the table, from the folded popadoms and dainty chutneys to steaming breads, are excellent.

On special occasions, for which the flatteringly lit, elegantly neutral room is made, go à la carte for the likes of saffron lobster and aromatic spiced seafood. To paraphrase D:Ream, things couldn’t get much better.

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Address:
Red Fort 77 Dean Street
Soho
London
W1D 3SH

Phone:
020 7437 2115
Website:
www.redfort.co.uk
Opening hours:
Bar Open 5pm-1am Tue-Sat. Restaurant Lunch served noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri. Dinner served 5.30-11.30pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Leicester Square or Tottenham Court Road tube
Price:
Main courses £15-£18. Set lunch £14 2 courses. Set dinner (5.30-7pm) £16 2 courses incl tea or coffee
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1. Red Fort
  - 77 Dean Street
    Soho
    London
    W1D 3SH
  - 020 7437 2115
  - www.redfort.co.uk
  - 51.513949,-0.133101

Facilities:
Restaurant and bar facilities. Take away. Reservations required. Vegetarian dishes. General facilities. Available for hire
Occasions:
Wow factor. Drinks. Cocktails. Romantic
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(3 ratings)

Having read some of the comments below, I certainly will NOT be going to this Indian restaurant. Poeple like to go to these , so called, Posh places which are really expensive to boost their egos. I hope the owner of thisrestaurant wakes up and takes notice !! Otherwise, sooner or later , business will go down !

vinay sangar Sun Mar 3
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Avoid like the plague...... Very Very spicy lamb curry in a small bowl costing £19.Bland plastic tasting chicken kebabs.over priced and not so good food.

Foodlover Sat Nov 3 2012
Rated as: 1/5
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A bit pricy but definitely the best indian food I've ever had!

Stuart tweed Sat Oct 20 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Dined here a couple of weeks ago. The food is well above average for an Indian restaurant - you won't find any of the standard British-Indian dishes on the menu. But, while it is very nice, the prices are perhaps just a little steep. It wouldn't cost you much more to go to Moti Mahal in Covent Garden, and the food there is definitely over the line between "good" and "superb".

Nicolas B Mon Mar 26 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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We have been enjoying dining at this place for years. Excellent food and service.

pks Fri Mar 9 2012
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I came here for dinner two weeks ago with some friends and i had a great time, thoroughly enjoyed my dinner. Beautiful interior and lavish surroundings, i was really amazed. It was of course, expensive, but very understandable given the quality of the food, which was truly delicious. I opted for several vegetarian dishes. Our service was friendly and efficient, can't wait to come to visit again next time I'm in Soho !

Simon Rose Fri Jul 22 2011
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Just been to this restaurant. The service was rubbish - very in attentive - almost impossible to pay as no one took any notice - eventually had to to get up and sort it out myself Its also incredibly over priced - you would get a better curry by taking a taxi to Drummond street near Euston - and save yourself £50 per head, taxi fare included Dont go

Nick Pahl Sat Feb 12 2011
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