Colonel Saab High Holborn

4.5

235 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly
Good for business meals

Located on High Holborn, close to the British Museum, the restaurant is elegantly designed and filled with original Indian art and antique furniture including century old items made for Maharajas which take diners on a journey through Indian culture and history.

The menu reflects regional accents with a contemporary viewpoint. It is food that observes the established traditions of Indian cooking but breaks the rules a little by Executive Chef Sohan Bhandari. Our menu goes beyond a 1970’s “Curry”, beyond street food and into a world of real Indian flavours. Our signature dishes include our traditional lunch Tiffin, Khaati Rolls , Colonel Saab’s smoked lamb shank and figs poached in Assam tea cognac.

The bar is a great meeting place and afterwork destination serving signature house cocktails created to compliment the menu.

Colonel Saab’s two beautiful private dining rooms ideal for any event up to 26 guests.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian, Halal, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:15 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 2:30 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
020 8016 6800
Website
http://colonelsaab.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sohan Bhandari
Private party facilities
For special occasions and corporate events, we offer two stunning private dining rooms, accommodating up to 26 guests seated and 60 guests for a standing reception. Our first-floor Mezzanine semi-private event space accommodates up to 36 guests for dining and 50 people for a cocktail party.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: 020 8016 6800

Location
193-197 High Holborn, London, Greater London WC1V 7BD
Neighborhood
Holborn
Cross street
New Oxford Street
Parking details
There are several carparks close to the restaurant. Q-Park UK at 20 Newport Place, NCP Covent Garden in Parker Street, Bloomsbury Square Car Park If driving, it is essential to remember to pay the Congestion Charge. The charge can be paid online, in selected shops and petrol stations, by post, by SMS from your mobile phone.
Public transit
We are a 3-minute walk from Holborn Tube Station and 10-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road Tube.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Festive Menu at Colonel Saab
£59.95 per person
Prepaid
Nov 20, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
Experience the magic of Christmas at Colonel Saab, where festive dining meets authentic Indian flavours in a stunning Grade II listed setting. Party menus start at £59.95 per person, featuring exquisite dishes with a seasonal twist, complemented by the restaurant’s elegant ambience adorned with Indian art and artefacts curated by founder Roop Partap Choudhary. Private dining rooms provide the perfect space for intimate celebrations, while groups of 10 to 60 enjoy complimentary Prosecco and beer, making it the ideal venue for festive gatherings.
NYE Dinner and Live Music
£110.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
We will be serving a special tantalising tasting menu in addition to the a là carte menu brought to you by chef Sohan Bhandari. Guests can also opt for wine and champagne pairing for the ultimate celebration to stylishly ring in the new year. An authentic and unique, luxury Indian dining concept, in the centre of London, from award-winning entrepreneur Roop Partap Choudhary; your host, who meticulously crafted the menu and this art-festooned destination as a "love letter” to his family and India. Guests will be greeted by a live jazz band to set the mood and can select from our wonderful New Year’s Eve set menu, created for one night only, featuring some of the restaurant's most popular dishes mixed with special creations for the evening.
CHRISTMAS DAY Menu
£110.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 - Dec 26, 2024
Celebrate Christmas in style at Colonel Saab restaurant. Enjoy a glass of champagne or Talisker Ten whisky on arrival, followed by a delicious lunch. Make this a Christmas to remember with a sensational dining experience at Colonel Saab!

Anglo indian chicken chop£13.95
Madras spiced pulled chicken cutlet served with salad & tomato raisin relish
Pomelo & plum salad/Grilled chicken£12.95
Fresh pomelo pearls, plum slice, cucumber, edamame beans, baby lettuce, raspberry dressing
Chilli Mogo £9.95
Crispy fried cassava in tangy soy tamarind sauce, roasted sesame seeds
Jaipuri baby aloo£13.95
Spiced crispy baby potatoes with sour cream
Kori Kempu£14.49
Curry ﬂavoured mangalorean fried chicken supreme, crispy rice noodle, chilli mayo
Noor mahal chicken tikka£18.95
Noor mahal chicken tikka with dip & lime
Kandhari Paneer Tikka£17.95
Cottage cheese stuffed with prunes & pomegranate in tomato, garlic mustard salsa
Murgh - E - Malai£19.95
Marinated corn fed breast of chicken cooked in a clay oven served with saffron & cardamom sauce.
Tandoori Broccoli£20.50
Clay oven cooked tender stem broccoli in creamy sauce & urfa chilli ﬂakes
Sarsoi Ajwaini Fish Tikka£24.95
Mustard & carom ﬂavoured marinated ﬁsh ﬁllet with green mango salsa
Prawn Chimichurri£29.95
Grilled spiced black tiger prawns, chimichurri sauce, chaat masala
Kolhapuri Lamb Chops£34.95
Spice rubbed lamb chops, lime chilli sauce & side salad
Purani Dilli£7.95
Mini Samosa, masala chickpea, pomegranate,crispy sev
Mall Road's Dahi Sev Puri£9.95
Mall Road speciality puri with sweet & tangy sauce
Khubani Aloo Tikki Chaat£10.95
Crispy Aloo Tikki & apricot laced with trio of sauces

A La Carte Menu

Gutti Vankaya
Andhra style baby aubergine, curry leaf & tamarind sauce
Nizami Murg£29.95
spring chicken wrapped in a crust — (please allow 30 minutes)
Sunday lamb curry£25.95
Home style indian lamb curry
Shikari Raan£31.95
Slow cooked kid lamb in sauce, pickled onion & bun pao
Paneer Pakeezah£19.95
Cottage cheese in royal creamy sauce, silver leaf & green cress
Ghee Roast Kori£20.50
Mangalorean spiced semi dry chicken in clariﬁed butter
Memsaab’s Chicken Curry£20.95
Inspired by mem saab, slow cooked chicken in light cream sauce ﬂavoured with sweet spices
Colonel Saab’s Butter Chicken£20.95
Boneless morsels of chicken in rich velvety tomato & cashew gravy
Nadan Meen Curry£21.95
Home style south indian ﬁsh curry cooked to perfection
Beef Pepper Fry£23.95
A bit of a mouthful to describe kerala style beef with coconut and thellicherry black
Prawn Moilee£22.95
Succulent prawns cooked in light spiced coconut milk curry
Sunday Lamb Curry£25.95
Home style indian lamb curry
Shikari Raan£31.95
Slow cooked kid lamb in sauce, pickled onion & bun pao

Sides

Chutneys & Papadums£3.95
Cucumber & Mint Raita£4.95
Cumin Potatoes£5.95
Steamed Basmati Rice£5.95
Daal Makhani£7.95
slow cooked creamy black lentils
Lasooni Palak£9.95
Daal Tadka£9.95

Rice and Biryanis

South Indian Soya Pulao£18.95
Lucknowi Aromatic Kofta Biryani (Lamb)£22.95
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani£20.95

Breads

A Variety of Baby Kulchas£3.95
truffle & parmesan, roasted onion & cumin
Naan£3.95
Missi Roti£3.95
Tandoori Roti£3.95
Bread Basket£10.95
Garlic Naan £4.50
Malabar Parantha £4.25

Kids At Colonel Saab

Indian Veggie Slider£6.95
served with French fries or sweet potato fries
Grilled Cream Chicken£8.95
served with French fries or sweet potato fries
Chicken poppers£7.95
Served with french fries & tomato ketchup

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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West End London
Indian

Review summary

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Colonel Saab in High Holborn offers a delightful blend of "fantastic Indian food and ambience" in central London. While some guests find the pricing steep, the "perfect evening of cocktails, good food, and top service" make it highly recommended. Don't miss the Rasmalai Cake and spiced Margaritas. Enjoy an "amazing experience" with their tasting menu, and relish the attentive service. Ideal for a memorable dining occasion.

235 Reviews

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Gregg
London
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
WE requested seating in main restaurant which to take in the atmosphere and the space is pleasant and festooned with chandeliers and distinctive decor; the room is very noisy when crowded. Note that there is a second tier/mezzanine floor with a balcony overlooking main floor and bar but this area has a very low ceiling and is bound to be very noisy indeed. Menu is inspired and all our starters and mains were nicely presented and flavourful; the curry's were excellent. Unfortunately, my lamb biryani was simply too dry and rather bland. Service was nice - all staff were delightfully polite and helpful when engaged. However, we booked at 8:15 pm on 13 December and the restaurant was already completely full. Service was quite slow to start....we were seated and ordered cocktails quickly but didn't receive our drinks for over 20 minutes! Starters were also slow to arrive. Once cleared our mains arrived within an acceptable interval however our waiters became rather inattentive and we had to chase for further drinks orders and also had to chase another waiter to come and clear our table once were were all finished. I would say that overall the food was good, but London has many other hi-calibre Indian venues to offer.
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Medha
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Would recommend, wine on the expensive side but a very enjoyable experience!
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Anisha
VIP
London
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The place is done up really well - interesting. But felt overpriced for the food. The prawn moilee was excellent, chicken was good and the fish tikka was bad. Dessert was good but there no misti doi taste in the cheesecake as far as I could tell!
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sandra
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A marvelous culinary experience with a perfect balance of flavors, every dish is truly delicious. The service is impeccable, and the staff are really friendly. I’ve visited Colonel Saab three times now, and I can only recommend it highly!
Colonel Saab High HolbornResponded on November 2, 2024
Dear Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best from The Colonel Saab Team.
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Jisnu
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5 stars Great food and great ambience ! Perfect for family dinners ! Anushil made us feel at home !
Colonel Saab High HolbornResponded on November 2, 2024
Dear Jisnu, Thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best from The Colonel Saab Team.
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shamimc
London
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went for a Saturday lunch, didn’t know they were not serving the tiffin or dosa on the weekend. The food was ok but doesn’t compare to other popular Indian eateries and for the price I expected better. Lots of people were having the afternoon tea which looked fun might try this. The service wasn’t the best as they seemed short staffed.
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Shivani
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food - the best I’ve had in London! Really enjoyed every aspect and my husband loved it as a birthday dinner
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Ashish
London
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A great place to take guests to. The lunch service could be a bit faster as people are mostly in a hurry to get back to work but everything else was perfect.
Colonel Saab High HolbornResponded on November 2, 2024
Dear Ashish, Thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best from The Colonel Saab Team.
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Courtney
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is an absolute must if you appreciate delicious food, service and atmosphere.
Colonel Saab High HolbornResponded on October 7, 2024
Dear Courtney, Thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best from The Colonel Saab Team.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Made me fall in love with Indian food. The chicken curry and the cheese and garlic bread…TOO DIE FOR!
Colonel Saab High HolbornResponded on October 7, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best from The Colonel Saab Team.
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FAQs

Colonel Saab High Holborn offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. Colonel Saab High Holborn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8016 6800.

Colonel Saab High Holborn is rated 4.5 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

Colonel Saab High Holborn does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Colonel Saab High Holborn

193-197 High Holborn, London, Greater London WC1V 7BD

Additional information

Cross street
New Oxford Street
Neighborhood
Holborn
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:15 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 2:30 pm–5:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian, Halal, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are several carparks close to the restaurant. Q-Park UK at 20 Newport Place, NCP Covent Garden in Parker Street, Bloomsbury Square Car Park If driving, it is essential to remember to pay the Congestion Charge. The charge can be paid online, in selected shops and petrol stations, by post, by SMS from your mobile phone.
Public transit
We are a 3-minute walk from Holborn Tube Station and 10-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road Tube.
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sohan Bhandari
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://colonelsaab.co.uk/
Phone number
020 8016 6800
Private party facilities
For special occasions and corporate events, we offer two stunning private dining rooms, accommodating up to 26 guests seated and 60 guests for a standing reception. Our first-floor Mezzanine semi-private event space accommodates up to 36 guests for dining and 50 people for a cocktail party.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: 020 8016 6800

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Colonel Saab High Holborn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Festive Menu at Colonel Saab

NYE Dinner and Live Music

CHRISTMAS DAY Menu

Starter & Chaat Bar

Anglo indian chicken chop£13.95

Pomelo & plum salad/Grilled chicken£12.95

Chilli Mogo £9.95

Jaipuri baby aloo£13.95

Kori Kempu£14.49

Noor mahal chicken tikka£18.95

Kandhari Paneer Tikka£17.95

Murgh - E - Malai£19.95

Tandoori Broccoli£20.50

Sarsoi Ajwaini Fish Tikka£24.95

Prawn Chimichurri£29.95

Kolhapuri Lamb Chops£34.95

Purani Dilli£7.95

Mall Road's Dahi Sev Puri£9.95

Khubani Aloo Tikki Chaat£10.95

A La Carte Menu

Gutti Vankaya

Nizami Murg£29.95

Sunday lamb curry£25.95

Shikari Raan£31.95

Paneer Pakeezah£19.95

Ghee Roast Kori£20.50

Memsaab’s Chicken Curry£20.95

Colonel Saab’s Butter Chicken£20.95

Nadan Meen Curry£21.95

Beef Pepper Fry£23.95

Prawn Moilee£22.95

Sunday Lamb Curry£25.95

Shikari Raan£31.95

Sides

Chutneys & Papadums£3.95

Cucumber & Mint Raita£4.95

Cumin Potatoes£5.95

Steamed Basmati Rice£5.95

Daal Makhani£7.95

Lasooni Palak£9.95

Daal Tadka£9.95

Rice and Biryanis

South Indian Soya Pulao£18.95

Lucknowi Aromatic Kofta Biryani (Lamb)£22.95

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani£20.95

Breads

A Variety of Baby Kulchas£3.95

Naan£3.95

Missi Roti£3.95

Tandoori Roti£3.95

Bread Basket£10.95

Garlic Naan £4.50

Malabar Parantha £4.25

Kids At Colonel Saab

Indian Veggie Slider£6.95

Grilled Cream Chicken£8.95

Chicken poppers£7.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Colonel Saab High Holborn restaurant rated?

Does Colonel Saab High Holborn offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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