Amaya RestaurantvsThe Original Ivy West End
Both establishments are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Ivy is preferred by most writers compared to Amaya. The Ivy scores 86 with approval from 11 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Zagat.
Amaya Restaurant
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Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 8JT
From $56/night
Concierge "Innovative, high-end Indian restaurants abound in London, but not all cook food worth trying. Amaya, however, does, serving contemporary versions of Indian street food and smarter dishes in chic surroundings."
Travel + Leisure "Run by the same owners as Chutney Mary and Verraswamy, the United Kingdom's oldest Indian restaurant, Amaya, has earned one Michelin star for its grilled kebabs and Indian-style tapas." Full review
Gayot15.0
"The room looks luxurious and stylish with rosewood and red panels, Indian interiors and glass, terra cotta sculptures from Bengal and Italian leather chairs." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A very different Indian restaurant, indeed. Spacious, stylish, and with the kitchen on honest display."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The quality and consistency of the food at Amaya keeps it busy, but if you haven't booked it's still worth turning up as they try to accommodate everyone." Full review
Rough Guide "The creative contemporary Indian food served in this smart dining room – delicate, finely flavoured grills, prepared in front of you in the open kitchen – well deserves its Michelin star."
Time Out "Specialising in stylish pan-Indian tapas, Amaya is favoured by a clientele of well-heeled professionals blessed with good taste and deep pockets." Full review
Zagat4.7
"“Sleek and chic”, this Belgravia “oasis” takes an “intellectual approach” to the “rich fabric of Indian cuisine”, producing “beautifully presented”, “mouth-watering” dishes “designed for sharing”." Full review
Not For Tourists "Where the trendies go for their curry fix."
goop "Nestled in the heart of Belgravia on the absurdly charming Motcomb street, Amaya is one of our favorite spots for Indian food." Full review
The Original Ivy West End
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Lonely Planet Gayot Time Out Zagat Travel + Leisure Not For Tourists
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1-5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ
From $48/night
Fodor's "Service is flawless, and for low-to-mid wattage West End star-spotting this is a prime spot. Tip:." Full review
Frommer's "New restaurants with a more exciting vibe, a more adventurous menu, and chicer decor constantly open, but The Ivy retains its reputation as the favorite haunt for A-list celebrities." Full review
Lonely Planet "You’ll have to book one to six months ahead to enjoy the innovative modern British cuisine at this favourite hangout of London celebrities." Full review
Gayot14.0
"This is one of the best-run dining rooms in London and the kitchen is more than a match." Full review
Time Out "This gorgeous room may not attract as many A-list celebs as it once did, but there was one B-plus (glamorous if faded actress) on a Monday lunchtime." Full review
Zagat4.4
""Knowledgeable, efficient" staff treats everyone "like A-listers" at this upmarket Covent Garden "institution" serving "well-cooked and -presented" Modern Brit-Euro dishes." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Talk about traditional: The Ivy’s building has housed various incarnations of this iconic restaurant since the 1920s." Full review
Not For Tourists "Dining experience that will prove memorable."
Wallpaper "The all-day menus are overseen by head chef Sean Burbidge (ex-Pétrus) and cover every gastronomic pit-stop from breakfast (and weekend brunch) through to cream tea and post-prandial cocktails." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The members-only Ivy Club may have siphoned off the top tier of regulars but The Ivy restaurant continues to attract new blood." Full review
