When we stayed in London for a week last time, my fiancée and me lived on indian food basically for the whole time. Almost made it, and with highly diverse results.

We went to Cinnamon Club upon recommendation by a friend. Otherwise, I guess, we would not have found it. When I checked the web page online, I feared we would not get a reservation for dinner on the same day, but that was not an issue.

Passing by Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, we found the Cinnamon Club in a side road. What a nice place! We sat in the middle of the lower floor, and it was quite big and lively there. Three business gentlemen at the next table each had 2 cellphones sitting next to their cutlery and were heavily discussing. Not the perfect place for a dinner for two, I thought. But I deemed wrong.

The service was top! We had about four different waiters during the stay, and we never felt we had to wait for anything. Quite a difference when you’re used to my home town’s restaurants.

The food is, as others noted here, a mixture of anglo/french/european style and indian cuisine. Don’t expect the “usual” stuff for the usual price. You won’t get it at Cinnamon Club. Admittedly, for enjoying a snug evening with garlic naan and massalla gosht, I still prefer my favourite indian place I go to since many years. But to make a difference, Cinneman Club is the place to go for lovers of indian cuisine.

We chose a la carte, and spent something like 280 pounds that evening for starters, excellent meals, and an enchanting dessert, each accompanied by fit and proper choices of wine. I can’t remember leaving that much money in a restaurant for a single dinner before, and I didn’t believe I’d be willing to do so, either. After visiting Cinnamon Club, I changed my mind, and we will go there again, the next time we visit London.

One down-side was the bar down stairs was closed for a private reception that evening we were there, so we could not test that. Well. There should always be something to look forward to, the next time.

Set in the heart of westminster, the ambience is akin to a typical london gentlemens club where you imagine the great and the good of the world mix and decide on the fate of countries. The service here is exceptional (as you would expect), and the food is not only delicious, but has some of the best presentation you will find for any indian restaurant in the UK. The wine list could (perhaps) be better, and i think sometimes, when quiet (mid-week) the atmosphere is not as lively as i would like - but if you are out with friends or for an intimate evening… go for it!

I was slightly apprehensive about this place. If you are a curry purest, then this place may offend. See the Cinnamon Club as an experiment in fine dining in the style of the Indian Sub-continent.

Ambiance is first class, which isn’t always easy to achieve with large spaces like this old library the restaurant now occupies. Ask to sit on the bench seating along the back for a kingly view of the whole dining area - great for people watching.

Yes it is expensive - both times I’ve been there the bill has come to £84 for three courses including wine & coffee. They do a special set menu for £22, but you have to order before 7:30 or after 9:30 - an absolute bargain in my honest opinion!

Can’t fault the food or service. Some of the waiters try a little too hard, and would benefit from being more relaxed, but I’ve never had to wait long for anything. If you come here on your own, you’re offered a newspaper to read while you wait!

The staff, while initially seeming a little dry are very friendly once you get to know them. I’ve been twice last week and I’ll definitely go back - this will probably become my favourite haunt while I’m working in Westminster.

Cool little bar downstairs which would be great for a Qype party. AHunter are you reading this?

This really is a top place, be sure to go in the bar first… but you can’t order your food in the bar!!
The flavours of the food are superb , different spices coming at you in succession, difficult to describe well enough.
I’ve been a few times and nearly always the food is great.. try the Game Platter!!
On the downside the staff are proficient, but don’t seem to do ‘friendly’... it seems to be dliberate.
Reckon on £50 t0 £70 each for dinner and wine.

I had long desired a meal at the Cinnamon Club having had one of their cook books for some time, and on the occasion of my 40th birthday finally made it there, and if anything the food exceeded all expectations.

This is the ultimate in classy Indian cuisine and my main course of rack of lamb with a corn sauce is one of the best dishes I have ever tasted - seasoned to perfection, full of subtlety yet still delivering the kind of hot spice kick I love.

Some do say this restaurant is expensive, and it is certainly not cheap, but I think the rack of lamb, for example, at around £24 was well worth it. The drinks however are a bit extreme with the cheapest bottle of beer at £4.

Cinnamon Club is a stunning venue. It is set in what looks like an old library where the tables are surrounded by huge bookshelves. There are also potted trees throughout the restaurant which give the place a lovely feel.

The food is a fusion of Indian with Modern British ingredients. The food is very good and service is attentive and friendly. This place is expensive though and a meal for two without drinks would be £100 +

Hmmm...

My experience of the Cinnamon Club is rather different from most of those here, so I'll get straight to the point!

The interior is indeed impressive, having once been a library, this two-storey room does provide a unique ambience.

The food is Anglo-Indian in true fusion style, and there's no doubt that you can get some rich and unique flavours. Whether you actually like something like Massala Mash will be up to you - expect the innovative rather than classic Indian cooking. Personally, I find the offerings a bit hit and miss, and the vegetarian selection disappointing for an Indian restaurant. Some dishes really are very good, but others rather less so. The wine list is very good indeed, at a price.

The price: I've not tried the £22 early-bird menu, which sounds like a very good deal, and probably the best way to sample the food. If you go a la carte, expect to pay £60 a head or more - plus service. Go for an above-average bottle of wine and I'd budget on £75 a head.

And that is my main gripe. For this amount of money, I have not been impressed with the quality of service. On my last visit, my starter arrived before I had finished my (actually rather nice) 'free' appetiser, which was unceremoniously whisked away before I had finished it, and without being asked. I found this absolutely astonishing. And the waiters seemed a little sniffy throughout - again not what I expect for this amount of money (or for any amount of money, actually).

So, good marks for the food and surroundings, but three overall taking into account value for money and service.

Great place to eat. I took my girlfriend there and she loved it. Does cost a bit more that other places but you get what you pay for. Staff are great and I can't wait to go back. I have been once for breakfast and that is well worth it. 5 stars

This place is outstanding. There's no better adjective. The setting, in the old Westminster Library, is absolutely inspired. At first glance, the menu looks like it's trying a bit too hard but when they can get away with it because the food lives up to the hyperbole on the menu. During the Christmas period they serve a signature cinnamon champagne drink which is amazing. Great food, great service, great wine list, great setting.

I was impressed by the grace and beauty of this place when I ate there very recently. I think that the beauty of this place lies in the contrast between the gentlemen's club-style setting and the exoticism of modern Indian cuisine. Their early-bird menu offers really good value for 22.00 pounds.

If you like Indian food, this is the place for you.

Set in the Old Westminster library, this place a gastronomical delight.

I took advantage of 3 courses for for £22 option - a fantastic deal given the quality of food. Keep in mind that this option is only available if you order before 6.45pm or after 9.30pm (the a la carte menu is expensive, but bountiful!).

Check out the retro bollywood bar in the basement. A cool place to chill out before or after your meal and soak up the atmosphere and music.

10 out of 10.

Good place to taste delicious Indian food. Good service. Ambience is a bit posh. Nice place to take your inlaws if you're willing to spend some money.
Glamourous bar downstairs in de the basement, although a bit quiet when we were there, even on a Saturday night.