Aik Sitar

4 (28)

£25 and under

Indian

149 Strand, London, Greater London WC2R 1JA

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Aik Sitar

£25 and under

Indian

Covent Garden

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2 people

Nov 10, 2026

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Vegetarian-friendly
Neighborhood gem

Aik Sitar is an upscale Indian restaurant on The Strand in London, near Covent Garden and Somerset House. Known for its vibrant and refined take on South Asian cuisine, the restaurant offers an extensive menu blending traditional and contemporary dishes. Signature options include Bengali-style crab curry, Lamb a la Nilgiri, Goan freshwater fish curry, and classics like chicken korma and lamb saag. The venue features elegant interiors with terracotta-red walls, warm lighting, and lush greenery, creating a cosy yet sophisticated ambience. Aik Sitar caters to diverse dietary needs, with vegetarian and halal options, and offers delivery and private dining services. Rated highly by customers for its flavorful dishes and welcoming atmosphere, it's a standout choice for fine Indian dining in central London.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:15 am–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:15 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 7836 3730
Website
https://aiksitar.com/en
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
149 Strand, London, Greater London WC2R 1JA
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Aik Sitar.

4.0

(28)

4.1Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
3.8Value

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28 Reviews

J
John
London29 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 27, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The quality of the food was very good and for central London we thought the it was value for money. The service was a little slow at times although we did get our mains before finishing our starter.
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antonio Gold
Mexico City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 6, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
La atención y el servicio excepcionales , muy limpio el lugar , el pollo tandori y el pollo curry buenísimos, precios razonables , porciones adecuadas . Ideal para una cena tranquila . Muy recomendable .
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Laurie
Indiana13 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great selection, helpful staff aiming to make our experience pleasant. Portions were not too large, so we didn’t waste food or leave feeling stuffed.
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Emma
Yorkshire3 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 22, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Had a lovely meal here, the paneer starter was tasty, the two curries we had were nice but one was a little too hot for us (didn't tell us on the menu it was a hot one) but the star of the meal was the cheese naan, it was incredible! Staff were friendly and it was good value for money.
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Andy
Shropshire1 review
1.0
Dined on August 15, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food arrived fairly quickly, but was luke warm at best. Popadums seemed tired and really had no snap to them when broken. I had a mutton dish, which was reasonably thick and reasonably tasty, my wife had a lamb rogan josh, which was very watery and had little meat in. None of the staff checked to see how our food was, despite there only being a few customers. I read a lot of reviews giving the place 4 to 5 stars, this suggests to me, if they were genuine customers, that they have never eaten in a decent restaurant, or that they are bogus reviews. They mention that the food was cheap - it wasn't and that the staff were friendly - they weren't. Lastly.... The toilets are the dirtiest/filthiest I have ever seen in any food vending premises. Truly disgusting. Thick black finger marks all over the doors where hundreds of people have touched them and the doors never cleaned. Floors filthy, walls filthy, none of the sanitary wear looks like it had seen any cleaning products for a long time. I am amazed the place has any stars from it's council hygene inspections - let alone 2. 2 stars is still very poor. From other reviews it seems customers prefer cheap food to healthy food, well prepared in a well run kitchen. I simply wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anybody for any reason.
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Ed
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was efficient with well prepared food. Plenty of space between the tables.
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Steven
Newcastle1 review
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Firstly a 11% service charge was added. Food was pleasant but ranks at my lowest rating for Indian, portion size was smaller too I think I had about 6 pieces of very dry chicken. I won't return or recommend this place..
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Margaret
Lancashire7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcomed into the restaurant with a smile. Staff were helpful and friendly, food was served promptly as was very good. Surprised to see a charge of £1.30 each for pickles that automatically came with the poppadoms. Only one size wine glass £13.75 for a glass of wine which was very expensive for what it was. Would go again but make wiser choices. Would have an actual starter as opposed to poppadoms. Nice ambiance and our server was so lovely.
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Tom
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quality Indian dishes combined with excellent service!
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Ian
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 18, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Quality creative Indian food at a good price. Good service. A bit quiet on a Saturday evening, but definitely worth going.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:15 am–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:15 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 7836 3730
Website
https://aiksitar.com/en
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
149 Strand, London, Greater London WC2R 1JA
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Aik Sitar's elegant interiors, warm lighting and several positive anniversary and birthday visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Aik Sitar often feels quieter in the evenings, reviewers describe a Saturday evening as “a bit quiet, ” a Sunday evening as “not very busy, ” and one reviewer called a Friday night “extremely quiet.” That said, guests also note the restaurant can be lively when private group parties are present.

Yes, Aik Sitar says it caters to diverse dietary needs (including vegetarian and halal), and guests report staff happily accommodating spice levels and specific requests.

Yes, Aik Sitar offers vegetarian and halal options; the menu includes a dedicated Vegetarian Dishes section and a Vegetarian Maharani Thali.

Yes, Aik Sitar is welcoming to families: guests praise the owner and staff for going out of their way for toddlers, even offering yogurt and a mango lassi to make children comfortable.

Aik Sitar offers a cosy yet sophisticated setting, terracotta‑red walls, warm lighting and lush greenery set an elegant, welcoming tone that guests frequently describe as warm, inviting and often quiet or unhurried.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear; guests also note you can dress casually with a little touch of elegance.

Aik Sitar is at its calmest on Sunday evenings, guests also describe Saturday nights as quiet, making either night a great choice for an unhurried meal near Covent Garden.

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Aik Sitar

£25 and under

Indian

Covent Garden

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2 people

Nov 10, 2026

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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Menu

Starter

CHICKEN TIKKA

PANEER TIKKA

PUNJABI SAMOSA

LAMB TIKKA

Main Dish

LAMB KORMA

LAMB ROGAN

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

CHICKEN BHUNA

VEGETABLE KORMA

VEGETABLE CURRY

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