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Bombay Lounge

4.2
4.2
27 Reviews
£25 and under
Indian
3 Penton Street, London, N1 9PT

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
Situated just off of the Pentonville Road, close to Angel tube, Bombay Lounge offers a unique taste of India in the centre of trendy Islington.  The simple, attractive interior of the restaurant will appeal to all tastes – easy on fashion, leaning towards clean lines and traditional design – while a warm welcome is guaranteed by staff eager to help in any way they can.  Experienced chefs behind scenes concentrate on bringing together contemporary and traditional Indian cuisine, concentrating on providing delicious dishes free from unnecessary additives and as healthy as possible.  The adventurous diner will enjoy dishes such as wild duck breast braised with a house blend of spices while steadfast curry eaters will delight in tikka masalas and jalfrezis.

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What 27 people are saying

Bombay Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

27 Reviews
  1. Ozymandias

    Düsseldorf8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 December 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really enjoyed our "Curry Night" at the Bombay Lounge! The ambience is simple, but it's clean. Food was great, came in reasonable time and the service was friendly and quick on his feet. The only issue was down to the inclement weather outside. It was very cold outside, and because people were leaving and coming regularly, the room went cold quickly. But it's more of a design fault of the premises rather than the restaurant's problem, so I wouldn't consider it a big deal. I will come back once the weather is better :)

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  2. arid

    London23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 September 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super food in a quiet venue. A hidden gem. Service was also great with a friendly and informative waitron. Recommended.

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  3. JiJi

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and attentive staff, food was excellent and price was decent.

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  4. tmoffwood

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 December 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious although just a little too spicy for me. The service was so friendly, really made us feel welcome. The decor is pretty and it was nice and cosy inside. It's just a pity that the restaurant was empty...took away slightly from the ambience. But definitely a place I'd recommend.

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  5. ELGRN

    London27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 July 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I ate here for dinner with a friend. The restaurant was quiet so there wasn't much atmosphere, but the food was amazing and the service was good. The total bill was really reasonable and I would definitely recommend eating here.

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  6. RHitch

    London83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a small restaurant and a traditional 'British Indian' style, if you didn't know any better, the type you end up in after a night out drinking rather than a destination in its own right. We were really impressed, the food was delicious, everything from the popadoms and chutneys through to the mains. It was tradtional but without being heavy on the ghee and very tasty. The manager / owner was very welcoming and the service was faultless. All around us we would hear other dinners complimenting him on the food so it seemed consistently good. I would highly recommend and will definitely go back, it is a destination in it's own right!

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  7. RayB

    London41 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 January 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I passed this place many times never giving it a though. I read some reviews so thought we'd give it a try. It was Ok the food was nice the waiter was charming and unassuming. the bill was reasonable. It's a bit old fashioned and lacks a little ambiance but as I say it was OK. Worth a try an a night out, not a big occasion. Ray

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  8. Newyorkersinlondon VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 November 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We made a reservation on our first day in London and were transported to India through the aromas, colors, and delectable flavors. Everything we ate was an experience in itself. Fragrant, visually appealing and delicious. From the starters, a mushroom and garlic appetizer and a shrimp curry in a homemade bread wrap which was spectacular. Then we had a chicken tikka masala and a lamb tikka masala, both outstanding. An aromatic and flavorful count rice with cashews was a perfect side and the naan was light, freshly made and perfect to pick up,the masala sauce. We enjoyed everything so much that we did not leave a single morsal behind. We finished with the best golub Jamon that I have had, again light fragrant and delicious. The owner was at the restaurant when we went and he was charming, and made us feel at home. We returned a second time a few days later and again had an incredible feast. This time we ordered the Tandoori chicken which was perfectly seasoned, seared and yet juicy. Again we were warmly greated and met more familia members the parents of the owner who where just as pleasant as their son. Our only complaint is that they don't have another location in New York. We will definitely let our friends know about Bombay Lounge and if we are in London again, we are definitely coming back.

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  9. AmericanLondon

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We've been to Bombay Lounge twice in last month. Friendly owner, fast service, and really good food and a menu with all the classics you want! Our new neighbourhood first choice for a curry and more

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  10. DiningKing

    London160 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 November 2013

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My work colleague went came here before the cinema. As a bit of a foodie myself - I thought for the price the food was pretty good, without excelling in any particular area. The naan was very nicely cooked - not too thick & stodgy. My kebab started was slightly too dry but otherwise fine. I had a chicken jalfrezi for my main which was nice, with ample spice. I think there are probably better Indian restaurants within a mile radius.

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FAQs

Bombay Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7278 5060.

Bombay Lounge is rated 4.2 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. North London
  5. Barnsbury

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3 Penton Street, London, N1 9PT

Additional information

  • Area
    Barnsbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Sunday: 05:30pm - 12:00am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Takeaway, Wine
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