Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

Name: Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai
Address: 79-81 Mortimer Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 7SJ
Telephone: 020 8130 0101
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (39)

£26 to £40

Indian

79-81 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7SJ

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2 people

May 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

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
Private party facilities
Pahli Hill offers a family-friendly, wheelchair-accessible space inspired by India’s diverse cuisines. With seating for 70, it combines bold regional flavors and European techniques for any occasion. Bandra Bhai, a hidden cocktail bar beneath the restaurant, boasts quirky 1970s-inspired interiors for 40 guests seeking a secretive, luxurious vibe.

Location
79-81 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7SJ
Neighborhood
Fitzrovia
Parking details
None
Public transit
🚇 Tube:Oxford Circus Station (Central, Bakerloo, and Victoria lines) ~7 minute walkTottenham Court Road Station (Central, Northern, and Elizabeth lines) ~8 minute walkGoodge Street Station (Northern Line) ~6 minute walk🚌 Buses:The nearest bus stops are Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus and Rathbone Place, served by multiple routes including C2, 55, 98, and 390, providing convenient access from various parts of London.
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.

Canteen Thali Veg/Chicken/Fish/Lamb
Paneer makhani, okra masala, dal tadka, papad & pickle
Paneer Tikka/Chicken Tikka/Broccoli
Salad & chutney (Thali and Grills are served with Tandoori Roti/Flaky Flat Bread/Naan/Saffron Pulao)
Paper Dosa
Drumstick sambar, turmeric potato, coconut & spicy tomato chutney
Beef Sirloin
Brown onion - saffron sauce & sauteed bok choy

Big Plates (Course 2)

Palak Aloo
Spinach, fresh ginger & chillies & fenugreek leaves
Paneer Makhani
Cottage cheese, plum tomatoes, cream, cashew & fenugreek leaves
Homestyle Chicken Curry
Star anise, coriander seeds & fennel
Butter Chicken
Plum tomatoes, cashew, honey, cardamom & fenugreek butter
Manglorian Fish Curry
Wild halibut, green mango, ginger, tamarind & coconut (Served with Tandoori Roti/Flaky Flat Bread/Naan/Saffron Pulao)

Sweet Plates (Course 3)

Gulab Jamun
Saffron infused rabdi cream
Dark Chocolate Cake
Whipped cream
Mango/Pear Sorbet

What 39 people are saying

Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

39 Reviews

m
martin
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Fab tasty food from an interesting set menu. Wines are pricey but beers tasty.
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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
London15 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
London83 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 VIP
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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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 4.5 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

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
Public transit
🚇 Tube:Oxford Circus Station (Central, Bakerloo, and Victoria lines) ~7 minute walkTottenham Court Road Station (Central, Northern, and Elizabeth lines) ~8 minute walkGoodge Street Station (Northern Line) ~6 minute walk🚌 Buses:The nearest bus stops are Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus and Rathbone Place, served by multiple routes including C2, 55, 98, and 390, providing convenient access from various parts of London.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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
Private party facilities
Pahli Hill offers a family-friendly, wheelchair-accessible space inspired by India’s diverse cuisines. With seating for 70, it combines bold regional flavors and European techniques for any occasion. Bandra Bhai, a hidden cocktail bar beneath the restaurant, boasts quirky 1970s-inspired interiors for 40 guests seeking a secretive, luxurious vibe.

Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Canteen Thali

Set Lunch Menu - 2 Courses

Set Lunch Menu - 3 Courses

Menu

Small Plates (Course 1)

Papadi Chaat

Bombay Bhaji

Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab Sukkha

Thali & Grills (Course 2)

Canteen Thali Veg/Chicken/Fish/Lamb

Paneer Tikka/Chicken Tikka/Broccoli

Paper Dosa

Beef Sirloin

Big Plates (Course 2)

Palak Aloo

Paneer Makhani

Homestyle Chicken Curry

Butter Chicken

Manglorian Fish Curry

Sweet Plates (Course 3)

Gulab Jamun

Dark Chocolate Cake

Mango/Pear Sorbet

What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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