Holy Cow

This place really punches above its weight. The red-walled dining room is subtly lit, there are cloths and candles on the tables, blondwood chairs, banquettes and stemmed wine glasses. Polite, softly spoken waiters glide around almost invisibly - and the food is bang on. The lamb vindaloo is tender, astringent and hot, but cleverly avoids hiccup territory; the dahl makhni is earthy, chunky and unctuous; and the house special chicken curry - Holy Cow Chooza - is sweet, peppery and smoky. There are plenty of vegetarian dishes on offer and the portions are generous.