Farzi Café

Anonymous

Yelp

Jan 5, 2025

5

Okay, so we were staying in Picadilly Circus at The Dilly, and this was one of the closest, highest rated Desi food places. I am always skeptical of the Desi food anywhere outside of home, but my husband was craving Desi food so off we went. We opted for the Taste of Farzi menu, which may seem a pricey, but I assure you there is SO MUCH FOOD that it is well worth it. But not only is the quantity amazing, I was clearly shocked at how good the quality of the food was, as well. The items kept coming and coming and coming, and each of the starters were so good, that by the time we got to the mains we felt full. The Fryums and the Chaat came first - the chaat was so well balanced, sweet and sour and the crunch from the fresh green apple REALLY set it apart. The fryums had such an amazing dusting on top of them, that even my 7 month old approved! The Kurkure Shrimp and Squid were STARS - despite being fried they were light on the palette with the punchy garlic cream being the perfect complement. The texture of the Lamb Shami was too pasty for me, although my husband loved it, but taste wise they were still absolutely fantastic. The achaari chicken came last, and seemed like such a small portion but MY GOD the punch it packed was phenomenal. I officially wanted to quit after the chicken, because I did not think it could be topped. Then came the mains - the CTM Chicken Tikka Masala (my least favorite of all Indian food) was truly a massive surprise for me. Not your usual chicken tikka masala, this one was very well balanced and proportioned. Not too much tomato, not too much spice, just the perfect kick with the right seasoning. *Chef's kiss* the tawa fry was to die for. The Rara Gosht was really loved by my husband - I liked it, but the others were the real stand outs to me. We really badly wanted dessert, but we had ZERO space. We did order the Kalamansi Mojito that I cannot recommend ENOUGH, and the smoked old fashioned that really did come smoking and was delicious. The service was so friendly, attentive and especially accommodating of my 7 month old. Everyone was super friendly and nice. The ambience is also top notch, a real delight. I will be returning here for sure - this place is a DREAM! Highly HIGHLY recommend!

Anonymous

Yelp

Dec 22, 2024

4

Visited farzi cafe for a dining experience. The ambience was great. Food was flavorful and great presentation. Cocktails and drinks were great. Quite pricey for the quantity. Good service too. Definitely recommend to visit.

Anonymous

Yelp

Dec 22, 2023

5

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Farzi Cafe, and without a doubt it was a dining experience unlike any other. From the moment you walk in you are greeted by friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere. Every course was meticulously cooked and flavorful beyond any expectation we had. The staff were incredibly attentive! The food is spectacular not only in taste but in presentation. Farzi Cafe is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy a refined dining experience. I highly recommend this as a must-try restaurant, you will not be disappointed!!!!

Anonymous

Yelp

Sep 6, 2023

4

Really interesting concept of having buffet style Sunday lunch and had counters to cook street food on the spot for us. The mains were really good and there were plenty of selections for dessert. Really good value to get everything below £40. There was also a magician in house, really entertaining. As well as free in house henna service. The live singing was amazing too.

Anonymous

Yelp

Nov 1, 2022

5

The best Indian food I’ve ever had. A great place to eat especially if visiting the Theater. Complimentary ginger shot. I recommend tipping as the service fee rarely gets to the servers. Highly recommend this restaurant

Anonymous

Yelp

Oct 28, 2022

4

Absolutely phenomenal experience, really. I recommend to anyone. Firstly, the Sunday brunch for £35 pp is so worth it. My friend and I were running late for our reservation, and yet the staff seated us obligingly. They kept the starter buffet open a little longer for us, we really appreciated the hospitality and service. When we called on the waitstaff or managers, they dropped what they were doing to meet our requests as a priority. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I can’t compliment the service enough! Secondly, the decor and general aesthetic was so ambient. They have live music and performances during Sunday brunch and we managed to catch the end of it. The band really matched the tone of the restaurant, it was lovely. Thirdly, the cocktails. Oh. My. Gosh. So we ordered the Punjabi Punch, and punch it did. It was beautifully crafted. We told the bartender as such! A true mixologist. The food, however, a little disappointing. The starters were at times overpowering but not in a good way. We didn’t get a chance to try their pani puri, so can’t comment on that. The fish main was exquisite, must try, but their other mains were underwhelming. The desserts were delicious too! Overall, fantastic place. I definitely want to visit again asap and take all my friends.

Anonymous

Yelp

Aug 18, 2022

5

My partner and I had an amazing evening at Farzi Cafe. From the moment we arrived the service was second to none. We tried the cocktail making and it was fun and informative - we never knew so much went into the process! The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful, you can really tell they enjoy what they do. Not our first time here and definitely won’t be our last!

Anonymous

Yelp

Apr 5, 2022

4

Only discovered this place on First Table as we were nearby on Saturday around lunchtime. We enjoyed the mains more than the starters, the starters weren't bad but just felt more flavours in the mains especially the Rara Gosht with bread basket. The lamb chops were great, but was surprised it didn't come with any sauce. The tandoori chicken was good quality but lacked a bit more spice. If we were in the area and wanted good quality Indian food, would pop in again. Only disappointment was the FirstTable was limited to the Ala Carte and we all wanted to try Taste of Farzi bundle.