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The Thames
The Thames Reviews

The Thames

Indian, Asian

Dishes priced around£10

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Reviews of The Thames (184)

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5.0/6

184 reviews

5.0/6

184 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Melissa F.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely service and amazing food. Definitely going back again. Enjoyed by all my friends and family. Food was prompt. Waiters were attentive. Can’t fault anything.

"Very good"
5/6
Kevin G.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Food was good, a few different dishes on the menu. Service wasn't particularly swift but that was fine by us. And very handy for Waterloo!

"Excellent"
6/6
Gemma B.6 years ago · 18 reviews

Fantastic food in a very central location. This is a great restaurant for a quick bite to eat before the train home - or something even more special. Great selection of vegetarian dishes as well!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lucy O.6 years ago · 1 review

A very nice restaurant with welcoming staff who were attentive. The food was well presented, good portions and very tasty. I highly recommend a visit to this lovely Curry House.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tom B.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Lamb balti was so good, and we were struggling for a second dish so the waiter recommended one (can’t remember name) and it was really nice too. Staff really good and a nice layout to the restaurant.

"Not good "
2/6
Robert A.6 years ago · 1 review

Had to wait ages! The restaurant was busy but the service was really slow, even the drinks took an age. However the food was good.

"Very good"
5/6
Catherine L.6 years ago · 1 review

The waiters were lovely, the food amazing especially the Goan fish curry and the starts - all yum. All in all a great dining experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Graeme S.6 years ago · 1 review

Really good food in this place. I’ve eaten here many times when I’m in London and it’s always been good! Service is great, too! Recommended!

"Very good"
5/6
Neil M.6 years ago · 1 review

Staff a little abrupt but overall a nice meal. Good selection of meals, although bottled beer a little warm (note to restaurant: never serve warm beer! It’s against the law!!) Would deffo go back as the lamb chop starters were banging!! Turn your fridge up or we won’t come back!!!! NM

"Excellent"
6/6
John G.6 years ago · 7 reviews

This is my favorite Indian restaurant in the area. Tasty authentic cuisine, well recommended.

"Not good "
2/6
Sara E.6 years ago · 1 review

The server didn't even bother to look up my reservastion and we almost ended ut sitting next to the toilets. We ordered Coca-colas that were flat because it was served från a bottle not a tap. The food was ok but it might have been because we were hungry, nothing out of the ordinary. The restaurant brags about getting an award in 2011. if it hasn't manage to get it again in seven years I certanily wouldn't brag about it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Les M.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Booking very quick and easy, reminder sent just before looking forward to our visit. Very friendly staff and excellent food. Very enjoyable evening and good value for money.

"Excellent"
6/6
Catherine B.6 years ago · 7 reviews

Excellent service, delicious food, very professional all round with a pleasant and in this heat cool atmosphere enjoyed by our whole group. We have never been disappointed !

"Good"
4/6
Andy H.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Reasonable food at a reasonable price. Very good location if you want to meet some friends for dinner and dash across the road for a train at Waterloo

"Good"
4/6
Valmay Y.6 years ago · 1 review

Food was good, but felt like we were inconveniencing the staff from the minute we entered. Would still eat here again though just in case we got them on a bad day.

"Very good"
5/6
Patrice M.6 years ago · 1 review

My husband and I enjoyed our experience at this restaurant. The service was very good and the food was delicious. Spicy but not too spicy.

"Very good"
5/6
Gareth J.6 years ago · 1 review

Good, inexpensive food and great service. I will keep coming back here if the same standards are maintained. The location is really good as well.

"Very good"
5/6
Damian T.6 years ago · 1 review

Great food, prompt service. As well as the ‘classics’ they have an interesting selection of houses specials. Pricing as one would expect. Hard to argue with this place

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael L.6 years ago · 1 review

Food very good. Can be noisy in the back part of the restaurant. It was busy so service not quite as fast as normal but ok.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kate C.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service. Busy restaurant but we were not rushed. Would definitely recommend. In some Indian restaurants we have found the ‘specials’ menu disappointing but here it was the opposite really good well spiced food.

"Very good"
5/6
Charlie M.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food and service. Excellent if leaving London from Waterloo. We had a selection of starters and main courses with rice veg & breads. all fantastic and authentic.

"Very good"
5/6
Somankur S.6 years ago · 1 review

Nice food we eat till we came to UK. We tried lot of restaurants but this is the best. Welcome greetings should be improved. Thanks

"Very good"
5/6
Dr D M.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was nice, the place was not nosy at all and service was even better, i would recomend the Thames for party and dinners.

"Average"
3/6
Camila G.6 years ago · 1 review

The curries were OK; not bad but just acceptable. The naans were very small and the rice portions, tiny - about half the size of what we normally get elsewhere. The restaurant is also not very atmospheric, having bright white lighting, so it felt more like we were in a work cafeteria. Positives were the proximity to Waterloo station, Cobra on tap and good dips with the poppadoms. I took visitors from overseas there and don't think it gave them a very good impression of Indian restaurants in London. Overall, not recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jayne R.6 years ago · 1 review

We had good service and we really enjoyed the food. Would recommend as a reasonably priced Indian restaurant that is very close to Waterloo station

"Good"
4/6
Terje S.6 years ago · 1 review

Very good Indian dishes. Good service and prices. I will recomend this place. I will absoluttely go there next time I will have Indian or Bangladesh dish.

"Excellent"
6/6
Vinod M.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent food and service. Everyone in my party of 8 enjoyed themselves. Plenty of choices. This is my third visit and each time has been very nice. Will be a regular event every time we visit the Hole in the Wall.

"Very good"
5/6
Geoff H.6 years ago · 1 review

If you want a QUALITY curry, this is the place to go. And you have to go there because the restaurant is not signed up with justeat! Boohoo

"Average"
3/6
Marc S.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Upstairs is not the best place to go and eat no atmosphere and squeezed in just to make up numbers, food was OK I've had better there before, little disappointed.

"Very good"
5/6
Andrew W.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Place was busy,people waiting for tables so its wise to book, currys well spiced service polite and quick,average price,beer on tap is colbra,breads are very good,side orders are a little on the small side but all in worth a vist and would go again

"Very good"
5/6
Maria J.6 years ago · 1 review

Very enjoyable - managed a large party of 11 with no issues. Quality and price very good (especially for London). Very convenient location for Waterloo station.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandy F.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Absolutely love this restaurant, have been a lot of times now and have never been disappointed with our meals. The staff are brilliant, always very attentive and very professional. Lovely atmosphere. Great value for money. We liked the new decorated restaurant too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Allan K.7 years ago · 1 review

Service and hospitality was really good. The food is absolutely tasty. The naga lamb was a big hit for me. It's a must visit when in London.

"Very good"
5/6
Matthew W.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food and attentive service. Really happy we booked. By the time we left the place was full. Would go back again if we were in the area.

"Very good"
5/6
Eva C.7 years ago · 1 review

We were a group of 5 for lunch on a Wednesday. restaurant was empty. We thought the service was good and the food was great!

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul O.7 years ago · 1 review

I only chose this restaurant due to it's immediate proximity to Waterloo station, however it turned out to be brilliant! Our crowd have had lots of curries in lots of London curry restaurants over too many years and this is now one of our new favourites - lots of dishes you've not heard of before, which were all great, plus the menu also had all the usual favourites if you'd prefer to stick to that! Good friendly service too, even though they were very busy, by the way.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michelle H.7 years ago · 1 review

Décor a little scruffy but the food was excellent. The restaurant was "buzzing" which is always a good sign. I will definitely be visiting again in the not too distant future.

"Very good"
5/6
Bart H.7 years ago · 1 review

As always, a very good traditional Indian restaurant - the duck dupiaza a regular favourite. Service friendly and quick. Tables close together, so quite noisy, but a good atmosphere.

"Good"
4/6
James A.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great for a decent curry. Good food, very amicable service. Reasonable price- perhaps a little more expensive than it could have been. Overall no complaints.

"Very good"
5/6
Mark S.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent, highly recommended. Only reason for no 5 star rating is lack of choice I was given as to seating: would have preferred a table less close to the kitchen: but not a huge issue

"Very good"
5/6
Hannah H.7 years ago · 1 review

Some of the descriptions in the menu weren't clear about what was in the dish, but very good food and good service, quick and helpful.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jeremy D.7 years ago · 7 reviews

Fantastic food and service once again!! A gem in the heart of Waterloo. Everything perfect for our needs - early dinner and centrally located for all.

"Very good"
5/6
P c.7 years ago · 2 reviews

good food and service . We booked as it was very busy and you did feel that they wanted you to move on to free tables but again this was managed well

"Very good"
5/6
Phil S.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food. The service was friendly, but a little slow at times. Interesting duck and lamb options. Two chillie items are quite hot for some.

"Very good"
5/6
Jack B.7 years ago · 1 review

Loved it! The Bangledeshi-Indian combination produces some wonderful food. Nice casual place right by Waterloo station and near the County Hall / London Eye area.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrew M.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice and friendly. The food was delicious . Could do with opening the up stairs to allow more space. Very load group made it difficult to hear your own conversation.

"Good"
4/6
Muriel H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food at The Thames was excellent. There were three of us and we all agreed on that. We would go again for the food. The staff were unfriendly and rushed us along through our meal. At one point we had to stop them from taking dishes off the table. They barely smiled and if anyone did it was frosty! At one point the waiter moved my son's bag from the floor to the free chair at our table by'dumping' it down without a word. He was like a cross parent! Maybe they didn't like us? In the reviews on your site I noted someone had said something similar. When we declined dessert they promptly took the tablecloth off! Before we left the staff had sat down to their own meal and I took that opportunity to briefly complement them on the food , they were appreciative and smiled!! Maybe they don't like serving customers..... We did leave a tip and I would go back for the food and maybe to see if their humour has improved.

"Excellent"
6/6
Thi N.7 years ago · 23 reviews

Pas beaucoup d'attente. L'accueil a été chaleureux. Il y a beaucoup de choix. La viande était très bonne. Nous y retournerons bientôt je pense. Je recommande.

"Very good"
5/6
Alan B.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent Indian restaurant serving great food for over ten years. It gets busy with Waterloo commuters every day, so reservations are recommended whatever time you wish to eat. Try the naga chicken - superb!

"Good"
4/6
John B.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was tasty but really not hot enough - could have been an excellent meal. Would try again but it was rather cramped with so many tables but It was very busy so clearly the demand is there.

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