Essence by Atul Kochhar

We were celebrating a birthday (and so were many others). The restaurant is beautiful and opulent with fantastic flower displays and lovely table setting on arrival. All the waiters were cheerful and had good knowledge of the food. Tasty cocktails. The food was carefully presented and rich in flavour. Lots of choice with some old favourites amongst new dishes. We will return and like the look of the Tasting menu ?

Exceptional food and exceptional service.

Outstanding. Best restaurant on the Pantiles. Beautiful food, attentive service. A winner.

The food was great as usual. Beautifully spiced, heat just right, attentive service . Set lunch reasonably priced. I found it difficult to chop meat using a knife in a bowl, though....

Great food and sevice, wine a bit expensive apart from that very nice

We visited last night for a 30th and were very impressed with the venue. We had canapés which were delicious, and the staff were brilliant and incredibly attentive (special mention to those running the bar!). Also love the decor!

Lovely meal.
We only went for a quick meal so didn't have many of the dishes on offer.
We would definitely return for the full dining experience.

Amazing , went here for friends birthday , menu a little different to your normal indian restaurant but my goodness , the dishes were fantastic , so flavoursome , highly recommend you try , booking recommended ??

We went as a party of three to have their weekday set lunch. The staff and ambience were great and all dishes superb, hjighly recommended.

Wow, what a great restaurant. Where the old Woods was in the Pantiles. We were a large group of friends in the semi private upstairs area. The cocktails were absolutely wonderful, as were the staff and the food. This made for a great night out without having to go up to London. Highly recommend.

Got to say that for the price, the lunch menu here and quality of food is nothing short of exceptional. Service highly professional, lovely set up in the restaurant. Choose any dish you like because they’re all good. A top restaurant.

Had the lunch menu and it was delicious!!
The ambience is lovely and the service was quick.
Only negative I'd say we had to ask a couple of times for water refill.

Great food and fantastic service, had the tasting menu with the wine.... Really lovely evening.... We will be back?

The best Indian food I have ever had.
Attentive staff, beautiful food please try, you will not be disappointed.

Ridiculously good.
The food the service the atmosphere a solid 10/10.
I was blown away by the experience