Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

4.4

38 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Vegetarian-friendly
Good for groups
Vegan-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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
020 8130 0101
Website
https://pahlihillbandrabhai.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Avinash Shashidhara

Location
79-81 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7SJ
Neighborhood
Fitzrovia
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Canteen Thali
£16.00 per person
Multiple dates available
When travelling in most regions of India, you’ll find local restaurants serving Thali — a platter offering the choicest dishes specific to that region. But Thali is much more than just a part of the country’s dining out culture. While not representative of how all people eat in India, it’s an integral part of festivals, celebrations, and everyday eating. We are now serving our Canteen Thali for £14 available with Veg, Chicken or Fish - perfect for that quick-fix lunch. Available every Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 2:45pm.
Set Lunch Menu - 2 Courses
£25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
From Tuesday to Friday at Pahli Hill you can book to enjoy our Set Lunch Menu, serving you our favourite flavour-packed regional dishes perfect for that quick-fix lunch. Choose between our Papadi Chat, Hara Kebab or Mangalore Bun & Dorset Crab Sukka to start, followed by one of our big plates including our ‘Paper’ Dosa, Canteen Thali or Homestyle Chicken Curry. Enjoy two courses for £25 every Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 2:45pm.
Set Lunch Menu - 3 Courses
£32.00 per person
Multiple dates available
From Tuesday to Friday at Pahli Hill you can book to enjoy our Set Lunch Menu, serving you our favourite flavour-packed regional dishes perfect for that quick-fix lunch. Choose between our Papadi Chat, Hara Kebab or Mangalore Bun & Dorset Crab Sukka to start, followed by one of our big plates including our ‘Paper’ Dosa, Canteen Thali or Homestyle Chicken Curry. Enjoy three courses for £32 every Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 2:45pm.

Crispy Khakhra£7.00
Mustard & Bird eye chilli pickle
Papadi Chat£13.00
Yoghurt, Datterini tomatoes, pomegranate, summer beetroots, mint & tamarind chutney
Hara Kebab£13.00
Spinach, spring peas, Rosevale potato & bird eye chilli & tamarind chutney
Pondicherry Fried Squid£15.00
Crispy Zucchini flowers, Guntoor chilli chutney, Amalfi lemon
Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab Sukkha£16.00
Fennel seeds, Degghi chilli & ginger
Kulcha£19.00
Wild mushrooms, fontina, bird eye chilli, chives & Australian winter truffles
Coorg Pork Shoulder£16.00
Black pepper, cloves, coriander seeds & Kachampuli vinegar
Stuffed Morels£19.00
Hung yoghurt, cardamom mace, broad beans, wild garlic & creamy tomato sauce

Tandoor & Grill

Pale Aubergine Bharta£15.00
Toasted cumin, tomatoes, pine nuts, yoghurt & chives
New Season's Chargrilled Asparagus£16.00
Bhaang jeera (hempseed) chutney
Pahli Hill Tandoori Chicken Tikka£20.00
Cucumber, coriander & mint salad, grated fresh horseradish
Chargrilled Scottish Langoustines£20.00
Spicy shellfish bisque with fennel and chilli
Grilled Scallops, Palourde Clams£28.00
Cannellini, fresh coconut, curry leaves, coriander
Chargrilled Cornish Lamb Rump£32.00
Dried rose patels, stone flower, crispy curry leaves & mint
Tandoori Cornish Monkfish£32.00
Blistered corn, chicory shoots & dried shrimps salad
Chargrilled Aged Beef Sirloin£34.00
Kerala black pepper fry sauce, grilled baby spinach

Big Plates

'Paper' Dosa£21.00
Drumstick sambar, turmeric potatoes, coconut & spicy tomato & lentil chutney
Saag Paneer£25.00
Spinach, turnip tops, cumin & Kasoori methi
Bottle Gourd Kofta£22.00
Cashewnut cream, Iranian saffron & toasted pine nuts
Homestyle Fish Curry£30.00
Wild Halibut, mussels, tomato, green mango, tamarind & coconut
Homestyle Chicken Curry£30.00
Yoghurt, star anise, stone flower & fennel
Wild Sea Bass Steamed In Banana Leaf£30.00
Raw mango, mint, coriander & crispy straw potatoes
Chettinad Style Veal Shin£30.00
Coconut, black pepper, fennel seeds, cinnamon & chilli
Cornish Lamb Biryani£32.00
Bombay onion & cucumber raita, banana chilli & baby aubergine Salan

Sides

Guntoor Chilli & Garlic Chutney£3.00
Pahli Hill Pickle£3.00
Seasoned Yoghurt£3.00
Tandoori Sourdough Roti£4.50
Pahli Hill Flaky Flat Bread£4.50
Plain Cone Dosa£6.00
Saffron Pulao£7.00
Dal Tadka£8.00
Fried garlic, tomato, cumin & fresh coriander
Beetroot Poriyal£12.00
Okra Masala£12.00
Black Dal£16.00
Kidney beans, black urid, fresh ginger and cream

Cocktails

Orange£12.00
Macallan 12, Kinahans, Double Jus, R.R. Lively White, Amaro
Apricot£12.00
Macallan 12, Kinahans, Benedictine, Double Jus, Apricot Cordial
Saffron£12.00
El Rayo tequila, apple, saffron, anise
Coffee£12.00
Konik's tail vodka, coffee liquer, burnt banana
Mango£12.00
Desi Daru mango vodka, lime, alphonso mango, yoghurt
Apple£12.00
Portobello Gin, Bergamot Liqueur, Spiced Syrup, Appletiser

Non-Alcoholic

Mint£7.00
Mint, citrus, salt
Hibiscus£7.00
Hibiscus, citrus, tea
Lime£7.00
Everleaf Marine, citrus, orange, salt
Pomegranate £7.00
Everleaf Mountain, Pomegranate Molasses, Lime, Aquafaba, Sugar
Rhubarb Spritz£7.00
Rhubarb Cordial, Sparkling Water

Beers

On Tap-Schooner

Thornbridge Helles Lukas Lager 4.2%£7.00
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale 4.4%£7.00

Bottles

White Rhino Pale Ale 4.3%
- 330ml£7.00
White Rhino India Pale Ale 5.5%
- 330ml£7.00
White Rhino Lager 4.8%
- 330ml£7.00

Soft Drinks

Still/Sparkling Water£4.50
Coke/Diet Coke/Lemonade£4.50
Apple/Cranberry Juice£4.50

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai offers "excellent food" with innovative and flavorful dishes. The desserts and cocktails are particularly praised. However, while some guests enjoyed "impeccable" service, others noted inconsistent service and high prices. The venue is ideal for business lunches with attentive staff. Overall, it's a "great spot to eat."

38 Reviews

J
Jorja
Edinburgh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was so delicious! Service was great. Would say some of the dishes are quite pricey but delicious!
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Vijay VIP
Chicago2 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
What a catchy name! Food was excellent, especially the desserts. Service was courteous and prompt. We were a small group gathered for lunch and had a wonderful time. Will come back if we are in the vicinity.
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Neal
London14 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was spectacular. Only odd and negative point was that after gladly paying the discretionary 12.5% service charge I was asked to tip on top when presented with the card machine, being told that this additional tip would go to a smaller number of the staff as opposed to being divided by all as the original one was. Suffice to say I felt a bit awkward then and really somewhat pressured into handing over more money. So a meal for two with no alcohol ended up costing me £40 for service which I thought was a bit rich. In short, I don’t think you should be asking for more tips on top of an already paid service charge.
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Barbara
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, lovely people- certainly great spot to eat.
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Matthew
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I've walked past the restaurant daily and never been in. I needed a venue for a business lunch so thought I would give it a try. As a venue for a business lunch it was perfect, the right level of background music and the serving team were very attentive without being in the way. The food was excellent all 4 of us went for 2 course from the set lunch menu. The crab starter had enough heat but you did not lose the crab flavour the chicken curry thali was perfect. I will be going back.
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Varsha
London11 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very expensive for an Indian cuisine. Almost cafe style with my tables very close to each other.
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Vijay
London1 review
3.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was very poor! Waiters didn’t know the dish they were serving.. one called the beef that we had ordered lamb chops 😂. Bartender kept bringing the wrong drinks and making the wrong drinks. At one stage he spilled the drinks on the people in the next table. But all said the food was excellent! Would definitely go back for the food. Hopefully they would have trained their waiters and bartenders by then 🤞.
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Heather VIP
London82 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very enjoyable food - great , helpful service. Drinks -Wine especially very expensive.
Pahli Hill Bandra BhaiResponded on September 2, 2024
Thank you for your 4* review Heather! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon.
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Shefpat
Alabama36 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overrated and over priced food. Don’t know why it’s rated so highly
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NotAFoodie
London18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at Pahli Hill it truly excellent. Everything we tried was great.
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FAQs

Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8130 0101.

Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai is rated 4.4 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

79-81 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7SJ

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fitzrovia
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Avinash Shashidhara
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://pahlihillbandrabhai.com/
Phone number
020 8130 0101

Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Canteen Thali

Set Lunch Menu - 2 Courses

Set Lunch Menu - 3 Courses

Small Plates

Crispy Khakhra£7.00

Papadi Chat£13.00

Hara Kebab£13.00

Pondicherry Fried Squid£15.00

Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab Sukkha£16.00

Kulcha£19.00

Coorg Pork Shoulder£16.00

Stuffed Morels£19.00

Tandoor & Grill

Pale Aubergine Bharta£15.00

New Season's Chargrilled Asparagus£16.00

Pahli Hill Tandoori Chicken Tikka£20.00

Chargrilled Scottish Langoustines£20.00

Grilled Scallops, Palourde Clams£28.00

Chargrilled Cornish Lamb Rump£32.00

Tandoori Cornish Monkfish£32.00

Chargrilled Aged Beef Sirloin£34.00

Big Plates

'Paper' Dosa£21.00

Saag Paneer£25.00

Bottle Gourd Kofta£22.00

Homestyle Fish Curry£30.00

Homestyle Chicken Curry£30.00

Wild Sea Bass Steamed In Banana Leaf£30.00

Chettinad Style Veal Shin£30.00

Cornish Lamb Biryani£32.00

Sides

Guntoor Chilli & Garlic Chutney£3.00

Pahli Hill Pickle£3.00

Seasoned Yoghurt£3.00

Tandoori Sourdough Roti£4.50

Pahli Hill Flaky Flat Bread£4.50

Plain Cone Dosa£6.00

Saffron Pulao£7.00

Dal Tadka£8.00

Beetroot Poriyal£12.00

Okra Masala£12.00

Black Dal£16.00

Cocktails

Orange£12.00

Apricot£12.00

Saffron£12.00

Coffee£12.00

Mango£12.00

Apple£12.00

Non-Alcoholic

Mint£7.00

Hibiscus£7.00

Lime£7.00

Pomegranate £7.00

Rhubarb Spritz£7.00

Beers

On Tap-Schooner

Thornbridge Helles Lukas Lager 4.2%£7.00

Stone & Wood Pacific Ale 4.4%£7.00

Bottles

White Rhino Pale Ale 4.3%

White Rhino India Pale Ale 5.5%

White Rhino Lager 4.8%

Soft Drinks

Still/Sparkling Water£4.50

Coke/Diet Coke/Lemonade£4.50

Apple/Cranberry Juice£4.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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