Best Contemporary Indian Restaurants in Rayners Lane

A fantastic find! The food was tasty and well prepared, the atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing, and the staff were friendly and helpful from start to finish. Everything we could have asked for—highly recommended!

The service is brilliant as always. Their Sunday breakfast menu will change every week so worth a few visits. The food was wonderful and even though tgey were delayed that morning as it was their first foray into the breakfast menu they were so very apologetic. They offered the missing item at the table when it arrived before we finished our meal. They also were very polite and kept tabs on who wanted dosas at regular intervals. All in all a fantastic experience - well done to the team as they pulled it off - will visit again in the next 3 months. Shame we live so very far so cannot go as often as we would like to.

I was genuinely surprised to find such a gem on Kenton Road. Ustav delivered one of the best food and service experiences I’ve had in a long time. Every starter — pathe ki chaat, tandoori hummus, pani puri and kurkure bhindi — was full of flavour, fresh, and prepared with real attention to detail. The mains were just as impressive: the veg handi was beautifully spiced, the lasooni palak paneer had the perfect garlic balance, and the veg biriyani was aromatic and cooked exactly right. The plain roti, butter naan and laccha paratha were soft, warm, and served at the perfect time.What stood out even more was the service. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. Since it was my birthday, they surprised me with a 20% discount, a 25% discount card for my next visit, and a complimentary dessert — such a kind gesture that made the evening feel special. The combination of amazing food, perfect portions, and exceptional hospitality puts Ustav well above most high‑street restaurants. A fantastic find and a place I’ll definitely return to.

We were celebrating my partner's birthday., the whole event went perfectly and in no small part due to the professionalism of the staff.