Dishoom Carnaby
- Step-free access
- Ideal for big groups, business
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Why go
- The Kohinoor Fizz: gooseberry syrup, lime, London Dry Gin, Aperol and sparkling wine
Opening hours
Today08:00 – 23:00Show all
Good to know
Dishes to try
- Bacon Naan Roll, on the breakfast menu
- Spicy Keema Per Eedu, on the breakfast menu
- Paneer Roomali Roll: a thin roll with grilled paneer, onion, peppers and leaves
- Methi Gosht: lamb cooked in fenugreek, a tribute to the dish served at Sunraj Permit Room in Bombay
- Lunch of chickpeas with sweet semolina and a giant crackled puri, served with pickles
Booking a table
- Online bookings open up to four months ahead, for parties of up to 20 guests.
- Most tables are kept for walk-in guests, though reservations are also accepted.
- Groups of any size can book until 5.45pm. After that, only groups of six or more can reserve.
- Parties of 16 or more, and special event requests, must contact the restaurant directly on +44 20 7420 9322.
- Groups pay a deposit, which is set against the final bill. Cancelling at least 24 hours ahead returns it.
- Breakfast and lunch usually need no wait. Queues form after 6pm and at weekends, with waits of 30 minutes to one hour at busy times.
- Guests waiting for a table get complimentary chai and can sit at the bar with drinks and snacks.
Atmosphere
- Walls display photographs and mementoes of a scene recalled from London in 1963.
- Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed there.
- Guests can linger into the afternoon over bottomless glasses of chai.
Good for
- Couples Lunch deals are built for two people each.
- Families Highchairs are available for small children.
- Business Lunch deals suit office workers and groups.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian A paneer roll is on the lunch menu.
Accessibility
- Step-free entry An accessible entrance and step-free access to the front door.
- Wheelchair accessible Listed as a feature of the restaurant.
- Disabled toilet On the same floor as the dining area.
Sources: Dishoom · Dishoom · checked 26 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +44 20 7420 9322
Questions and answers
Do I need to book a table at Dishoom Carnaby?
Most tables are kept for walk-in guests, but reservations are also accepted online up to four months ahead. Groups of any size can book until 5.45pm; parties of 16 or more must phone +44 20 7420 9322.
What are the opening hours of Dishoom Carnaby?
Dishoom Carnaby is open every day from 08:00 to 23:00. Breakfast and lunch usually need no wait, while queues form after 6pm and at weekends.
How do I get to Dishoom Carnaby by public transport?
Oxford Circus is the nearest Tube station. The nearest bus stop is Conduit Street, by the Hamleys Toy Store. The restaurant stands at 22 Kingly Street in Soho.
Is Dishoom Carnaby good for families with children?
Yes. Highchairs are available for small children. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed there.
Is Dishoom Carnaby wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It has an accessible entrance and step-free access to the front door, and a disabled toilet on the same floor as the dining area.
Are there vegetarian dishes at Dishoom Carnaby?
Yes, the Paneer Roomali Roll, a thin roll with grilled paneer, onion and peppers, is on the lunch menu.
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