Brilliant restaurant

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

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   Nina

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 13 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We dined on the last day of Brilliant Restaurant. Thankfully they have a “brilliant” new venture opening in a couple of weeks, Brilliant Gastro Pub. The vibe is the best we’ve experienced, more so than the Michelin restaurants we’ve been to. It’s like home from home. Beautiful background music, amazing attentive service, wonderful hosting by the owners. Just lovely. Thank you so much. So looking forward to the new venture. Here’s to another 50yrs & more! Nina xx
   

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   emelda

   London1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 4 April 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Portion size was the SMALLEST of any of the many Indian restaurants i have frequented over years and years.
   

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   Amarat

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious authentic Punjabi food, exactly what we were after. The service was impeccable and I'm gutted this is closing down. We will definitely be coming to the new gastro pub in Southall Green once that opens.
   

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   Promod

   Edinburgh1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 21 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Having eating at Brilliant for over 40yrs, the food is still very good, however the portions have got smaller and prices are very expensive. Its a shame that Brilliant is moving from Old Southal to another venue, may lose its authentic soul ;-(
   

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   Sanjay

   London2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 19 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Have been going to the Brilliant restaurant since the 1970s and was very sad to see the decline over the years. Travelled 25 miles yesterday and was overall left disappointed with the standard and also how tiny the mains were. The mixed bhajia were burnt and in fairness Mr Anand did make us a fresh portion which was much better. Taking the Keema off the menu was a huge disappointment as this was a quality dish and the online menu had clearly not been updated. Can only wish them well with the new business venture but it is quite often the small details that make the difference and here this seemed to be lacking. Not quite the farewell meal we were hoping for after making such a long journey.
   

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   Richard

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 19 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous meal, fresh spices, amazing flavours ,probably the best Indian cuisine we have tasted and we have eaten all the world.
   

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   Mark

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A lovely experience with great food and service and exceptional value for money
   

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   Paul

   Buckinghamshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service, outstanding food and a great atmosphere.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic evening! Amazing menu and such friendly staff! Faultless!
   

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    Des

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This was my 3rd visit to Brilliant and as usual the food and service was exceptional.
    

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