Colonel Saab Trafalgar Square

4.6

170 Reviews

£41 and over

Indian

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

Continuing the proud legacy of hospitality that spans more than three decades; Colonel Saab, from
Roop Partap Choudhary, is ready to set a new benchmark in London. Inspired by the travel tales of his parents,
Colonel Manbeer and Mrs. Binny Choudhary, Roop is thrilled to offer the sensory joys of Indian cuisine, cast in a beautiful new light.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
020 8016 6800
Website
http://www.colonelsaab.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Sohan Bhandari
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: 020 8016 6800

Location
40-42 William IV Street, London, Greater London WC2N 4DD
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Cross street
William IV Street - Adelide Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Charing cross Tube Station is 1 minute away<br />Embankment Station - 3 minutes away<br />Trafalgar Square Bus Stop - 1 Minute Away<br />Leicester Square Tube Station - 2 Minutes away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Exquisite Six-Course Tasting Menu
£80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Embark on a culinary journey with our exquisite tasting menu, curated by Chef Sohan Bhandari. Priced at £80 for 6 courses, with an optional £60 cocktail or wine pairing, this dining experience promises to be unforgettable. Begin with a cocktail transformed into edible pearls and an amuse-bouche that tantalises your palate. Savour a diverse selection, including South Indian Tomato & Lentil Rasam, Marwadi’s Raj Kachori, spicy Kandhari Paneer Tikka, succulent Anglo Indian Chicken Chop, and your choice of aromatic Sunday Lamb Curry or Nadan Fish Curry. Conclude this gourmet adventure with decadent desserts like Mishti Doi Cheesecake or a Raspberry, Pistachio & Coconut Tart.
Christmas Day Lunch
£110.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
Indulge in a sumptuous Christmas Day feast at Colonel Saab. Begin with a welcoming glass of champagne or Talisker Ten whisky, setting the stage for a lavish lunch. Enjoy a choice of starters like Crispy lentil fritters with tamarind chutney or Malai broccoli with cheese fondue. Main courses feature Railway mutton curry with steamed rice or the vegetarian delight of Malai kofta curry with butter naan. Conclude with a festive Spiced Christmas cake accompanied by exotic fruit compote and chocolate rum sauce. Conclude this culinary journey with an Indian accent coffee/tea, ensuring a memorable and luxurious Christmas dining experience at Colonel Saab!
Festive Menus at Colonel Saab
£59.95 per person
Nov 17, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
Experience the magic of Christmas at Colonel Saab, Trafalgar Square, where festive dining meets the rich flavours of authentic Indian cuisine. Celebrate with party menus starting at £59.95 per person, featuring exquisite dishes infused with a seasonal twist. Immerse yourself in the restaurant’s elegant ambience, adorned with stunning Indian art and artefacts curated by founder Roop Partap Choudhary. Private dining rooms offer an intimate setting for your celebrations, while groups of 10 plus guests enjoy complimentary Prosecco and beer, making Colonel Saab the perfect destination for festive gatherings.

Purani Dilli - Veg£7.95
Mini Samosa, masala chick peas, pomegranate, crispy sev
Mall Road Dahi Sev Puri (Veg, Vegan)£9.95
Mall road speciality puri with sweet and tangy sauce
Khubani Aloo Tikki Chaat ( veg)£10.95
crispy aloo tikki & apricot laced with trio of sauces
** Anglo Indian Chiken chop (DF)£13.95
Madras spiced pulled chicken cutlet served with salad & tomato raisin relish
Pomelo & Plum Salad ( Vegan, GF )£12.95
fresh pomelo pearls, plum slice, cucumber, edamame beans, baby lettuce, raspberry dressing
Chilli Mogo ( VE, GF )£9.95
Crispy fried cassava in tangy soy tamarind sauce
Jaipuri Baby Aloo (Veg)£13.95
Spiced crispy baby potatoes with sour cream
** Noor Mahal Chicken Tikka ( GF )£18.95
Noor mahal chicken tikka with dip & lime
Kandhari Paneer Tikka ( GF, Veg )£17.95
cottage cheese stuffed with prunes & pomegranate in tomato, garlic mustard salsa
Sarsoi Ajwaini Fish Tikka ( GF )£24.95
Mustard & carom flavoured marinated fish fillet with green mango salsa
Kori Kempu ( DF )£14.49
Curry flavoured mangalorean fried chicken supreme , crispy rice noodle, chilli mayo
Prawn Chimichurri ( GF )£29.95
Grilled spiced black tiger prawns , chimichurri sauce, chaat masala
Kolhapuri Lamb Chops ( GF )£34.95
Spice rubbed lamb chops, lime chilli sauce & side salad
Pomelo & Plum Salad With Grilled Chicken ( GF , DF )£15.95
Fresh pomelo pearls, plum slice, cucumber, edamame beans, baby lettuce, raspberry dressing
Murgh - E - Malai ( GF )£19.95
Marinated breast of chicken cooked in a clay oven served with saffron & cardamom sauce
Tandoori Broccoli (V, GF)£20.50
Clay oven cooked broccoli florets in creamy sauce & urfa chilli flakes

A LA CARTE

Falahari Curry Kofta ( VE )£19.95
Kofta rolls of lotus stem, beetroot & raisin in mild curry, crisp potato, khameeri roti & green cress
** Falahari Curry Kofta ( VE )£19.95
Kofta rolls of lotus stem, beetroot & raisin in mild curry, crisp potato & green cress
** Chef Sohan's Confit of Cauliflower ( GF, V )£17.95
Slow baked cauliflower, cardamom saffron sauce, red radish
Gutti Vankaya (VE, GF)£17.95
Andhra style curry flavoured baby aubergines in tangy tamarind gravy
Chole Kulche (VE)£17.95
Amritsari spiced chana masala, onion stuffed baby kulcha, lime & chilli pickle
Chicken Chettinad ( GF, DF )£20.95
Chettinad spiced chicken preparation
Paneer Pakeezah ( V, GF )£19.95
Cottage cheese in royal creamy sauce, silver leaf & green cress
** Memsaab's Chicken Curry ( GF )£20.95
Inspired by MemSaab, slow cooked chicken in light cream sauce flavoured with sweet spices
** Colonel Saab's Butter Chicken ( GF )£20.95
Boneless morsels of chicken in rich velvety tomato & cashew gravy
Nadan Meen Curry ( GF, DF )£22.95
Home style south indian fish curry cooked to perfection
Beef Pepper Fry ( GF, DF )£24.95
A bit of a mouthful to describe Kerala style beef with coconut and thellicherry black pepper
Prawn Moilee ( GF, DF )£23.95
Succulent prawns cooked in light spiced coconut milk curry
Sunday Lamb Curry ( GF )£25.95
Home style indian lamb curry
Shikari Raan ( GF )£31.95
Slow cooked kid lamb in sauce, pickled onion & bun pao
Ghee Roast Kori (NF, GF)£20.50
Mangalorean spiced semi dry chicken in clarified butter

SIDES

Chutneys & Poppadoms ( VE, DF )£4.50
Cucumber & Mint Raita ( GF, V )£4.95
Kachumber Salad ( GF, VE )£4.95
Lasooni Palak ( VE, GF )£9.95
Cumin Potatoes ( VE, GF )£5.95
Steamed Basmati Rice ( VE, GF )£5.95
Daal Tadka ( VE, GF )£9.95
Daal makhani ( V, GF )£9.95

RICE & BIRIYANIS

Ghee Rice£18.95
Aromatic south indian pulao tossed in edamame beans & goji berries
Hyderabadi Chicken Biriyani ( GF )£24.95
** Lucknowi Aromatic Lamb Biryani (GF )£25.95

INDIAN BREADS

Baby Kulchas ( V )£5.50
Truffle & cheddar
Naan ( V )£3.95
Za'atar & Olive Roti ( DF )£4.50
Tandoori Roti ( V, DF )£3.50
Butter Naan ( V )£3.95
Malabar Parantha ( V )£4.25
Garlic Naan ( V ) £4.50
Bread Basket ( V )£11.50

KIDS AT COLONEL SAAB

Grilled Cream Chicken ( NF, GF )£10.95
Served with French fries & tomato ketchup
Corn on the cob ( V, GF )£7.95
Served with French fries & tomato ketchup
Chicken Poppers ( NF )£7.95
Served with French fries & tomato ketchup

Desserts

Rose Gulab Jamun£9.95
Vanilla Ice Cream, Nuts
Bishop Cotton School Rice Pudding (GF)£7.95
Ponni rice pudding, fresh berries & sliced pistachio
** Mishti Doi Cheesecake £10.95
A bengali dessert of sweetened and flavoured yoghurt cake, bengali lime and jaggery syrup
** Rasmalai Milk Cake £10.95
Cardamom cream, Boondi caviar, pistachio & edible flower
Dark Silk Chocolate Cake £11.50
Thandi crumble, candy floss, fresh berries & vanilla bean, ice cream
Raspberry, Pistachio & Coconut Tart (VE )£10.95
Raspberry mousse in coco-pista tart, passion fruit pearls, berries, pistachio sprinkle
Kochi's Coconut Pannacotta£12.00
Coconut & black pepper pannacotta in vanilla mango sauce & baked coconut croutons

TIFFIN MENU

Butter Chicken Tiffin £32.95
Jaipuri baby aloo, butter chicken, steam rice and naan
Lamb Curry Tiffin£32.95
Chikken tikka, lamb curry, steam rice & naan
Prawn Moilee Tiffin ( DF )£32.95
Chilli mogo, prawn moilee, steam rice & naan
Chana Masala Tiffin ( VE ) £32.95
Aloo samosa, chana masala, steam rice & roti
Dosa (V)£21.95
Tomato chutney, coconut chutney, Gutti Vankaya & potato masala
Dosa (Non-Veg)£23.95
Chicken chettinad,tomato chutney, coconut chutney & potato masala
Dosa (Non-Veg)£24.95
Prawn moilee, tomato chutney, coconut chutney & potato masala

TASTING MENU

6 Course Menu ( £ 80 )

Mall Road's Dahi Sev Puri (V, VE)
Mall roads speciality puri with sweet & tangy sauce
Chilli Mogo (VE, GF)
Crispy fried cassava in tangy soy tamarind sauce, roasted sesame seeds
Kandhari Paneer Tikka (GF, V) / Anglo Indian Chicken Chop (DF)
Cottage cheese stuffed with prunes & pomegranate in tomato, garlic mustard salsa OR Madras spiced pulled chicken cutlet served with salad & tomato raisin relish
Mango Sorbet (VE)
Sarsoi Ajwaini Fish Tikka / Sunday Lamb Curry (GF) / Falahari Curry Kofta (VE)
mustard & carom flavoured marinated fish fillet with green mango salsa & herb rice / Home style indian lamb curry, cumin potatoes / Kofta rolls of lotus stem, beetroot & raisin in mild curry, crisp potato, khameeri roti & green cress& steamed rice
** Mishti Doi Cheesecake / Raspberry, Pistachio & Coconut Tart (VE)
Raspberry mousse in coco-pista tart, passion fruit pearls, berries, pistachio sprinkle / A bengali dessert of sweetened and flavoured yoghurt cake, bengali lime and jaggery syrup

Bar Snacks

Chicken Poppers & fries£7.95
Lentil & Coriander Crispies£5.95
Masala Peanuts with Kaffir Lime£4.95
Samosa Chutney£5.95
Poppadums with Chutney£3.95

What 170 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West End London
Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Colonel Saab Trafalgar Square delights diners with its "exceptional food" and "fantastic service," offering a nostalgic military-themed ambiance. The diverse menu features standout dishes like Kubani Aloo Tikki and Murgh Malai. While the decor and atmosphere impress, some find the portion sizes not quite matching the price. Overall, it's a memorable experience.

170 Reviews

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Nadine
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience and decor. Food was very good especially lamb chops starters which were amazing. Staff were very attentive and gave my partner a special dessert for his birthday. We had a lovely time.
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Agnes
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a nice place to be, with delicious food, very froendly manager and Depak who served us. Really good food!!! We where to early but anyway they prepared a table for us. Very nice restaurant!!!
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Sanjay
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice , tasty dishes. Atmosphere very nice , waiters attentitive.
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Vishnu
London
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I would say we went in with a bit of expectation but we were slightly disappointed with the food. We ordered 1. Lamb chops 2. Chicken 3. Khandhari paneer 4 mutton Biriyani 5. Chicken Biriyani 6. Beef pepper I would say the Biriyani was not up to the mark as the mutton was a bit too dry and so was chicken. Beef pepper was good but the parrota with it was a bit too flaky. Lassi’s were out of the world!
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Peter
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
High quality authentic Indian dishes. Great service. Quite pricey.
Colonel Saab Trafalgar SquareResponded 5 days ago
Dear Peter, 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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Oddbjørn
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, drinks and atmosphere. Good service and cool decour.
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Maria
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience. Elegant service. Elevated food and cocktails
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Janine
New York City
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A beautiful restaurant, good ambience, great cocktails and a good wine llist. In my opinion the food wasn't exceptional though, standard flavours, have had better elsewhere.
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Isha
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Average food…and the manager was there is very very rude..
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James
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional. The restaurant was very busy on a Tuesday evening, which gave it a tremendous atmosphere. There were several birthday party celebrations. The staff are attentive and polite. I recommend highly.
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FAQs

Colonel Saab Trafalgar Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8016 6800.

Colonel Saab Trafalgar Square is rated 4.6 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Colonel Saab Trafalgar Square

40-42 William IV Street, London, Greater London WC2N 4DD

Additional information

Cross street
William IV Street - Adelide Street
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Charing cross Tube Station is 1 minute awayEmbankment Station - 3 minutes awayTrafalgar Square Bus Stop - 1 Minute AwayLeicester Square Tube Station - 2 Minutes away
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Sohan Bhandari
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.colonelsaab.co.uk/
Phone number
020 8016 6800
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: 020 8016 6800

Colonel Saab Trafalgar Square

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Exquisite Six-Course Tasting Menu

Christmas Day Lunch

Festive Menus at Colonel Saab

Starters & Chaat Bar

Purani Dilli - Veg£7.95

Mall Road Dahi Sev Puri (Veg, Vegan)£9.95

Khubani Aloo Tikki Chaat ( veg)£10.95

** Anglo Indian Chiken chop (DF)£13.95

Pomelo & Plum Salad ( Vegan, GF )£12.95

Chilli Mogo ( VE, GF )£9.95

Jaipuri Baby Aloo (Veg)£13.95

** Noor Mahal Chicken Tikka ( GF )£18.95

Kandhari Paneer Tikka ( GF, Veg )£17.95

Sarsoi Ajwaini Fish Tikka ( GF )£24.95

Kori Kempu ( DF )£14.49

Prawn Chimichurri ( GF )£29.95

Kolhapuri Lamb Chops ( GF )£34.95

Pomelo & Plum Salad With Grilled Chicken ( GF , DF )£15.95

Murgh - E - Malai ( GF )£19.95

Tandoori Broccoli (V, GF)£20.50

A LA CARTE

Falahari Curry Kofta ( VE )£19.95

** Falahari Curry Kofta ( VE )£19.95

** Chef Sohan's Confit of Cauliflower ( GF, V )£17.95

Gutti Vankaya (VE, GF)£17.95

Chole Kulche (VE)£17.95

Chicken Chettinad ( GF, DF )£20.95

Paneer Pakeezah ( V, GF )£19.95

** Memsaab's Chicken Curry ( GF )£20.95

** Colonel Saab's Butter Chicken ( GF )£20.95

Nadan Meen Curry ( GF, DF )£22.95

Beef Pepper Fry ( GF, DF )£24.95

Prawn Moilee ( GF, DF )£23.95

Sunday Lamb Curry ( GF )£25.95

Shikari Raan ( GF )£31.95

Ghee Roast Kori (NF, GF)£20.50

SIDES

Chutneys & Poppadoms ( VE, DF )£4.50

Cucumber & Mint Raita ( GF, V )£4.95

Kachumber Salad ( GF, VE )£4.95

Lasooni Palak ( VE, GF )£9.95

Cumin Potatoes ( VE, GF )£5.95

Steamed Basmati Rice ( VE, GF )£5.95

Daal Tadka ( VE, GF )£9.95

Daal makhani ( V, GF )£9.95

RICE & BIRIYANIS

Ghee Rice£18.95

Hyderabadi Chicken Biriyani ( GF )£24.95

** Lucknowi Aromatic Lamb Biryani (GF )£25.95

INDIAN BREADS

Baby Kulchas ( V )£5.50

Naan ( V )£3.95

Za'atar & Olive Roti ( DF )£4.50

Tandoori Roti ( V, DF )£3.50

Butter Naan ( V )£3.95

Malabar Parantha ( V )£4.25

Garlic Naan ( V ) £4.50

Bread Basket ( V )£11.50

KIDS AT COLONEL SAAB

Grilled Cream Chicken ( NF, GF )£10.95

Corn on the cob ( V, GF )£7.95

Chicken Poppers ( NF )£7.95

Desserts

Rose Gulab Jamun£9.95

Bishop Cotton School Rice Pudding (GF)£7.95

** Mishti Doi Cheesecake £10.95

** Rasmalai Milk Cake £10.95

Dark Silk Chocolate Cake £11.50

Raspberry, Pistachio & Coconut Tart (VE )£10.95

Kochi's Coconut Pannacotta£12.00

TIFFIN MENU

Butter Chicken Tiffin £32.95

Lamb Curry Tiffin£32.95

Prawn Moilee Tiffin ( DF )£32.95

Chana Masala Tiffin ( VE ) £32.95