Mouthwatering Indian in upscale Mayfair

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LOCATION

The original location for Chutney Mary was Chelsea but they’ve since relocated to James Street in the Mayfair area, about a 10mins walk from Green Park.

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THE SPACE

It’s opulent but not overtly gaudy, so hot pants are probs best avoided. It’s a white tablecloth and silverware set up. The front part of Chutney Mary houses the Pukka Bar where I believe you can order small plates of food. The main dining room is quite large and is accessed via a small fight of stairs

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FOOD & SERVICE

Wow. Just wow. My tastebuds were alight at Chutney Mary. Every forkful was utterly joyful. Plates like the deconstructed boneless chicken wings on a thin spread of raspberry preserve made me very happy indeed. The flaked cornish crab in garlic butter = top dollar. The venison samosa was also noteworthy with separate dollops of sweet and chilli paste to give it that extra oomph. Will most definitely revisit.

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VIBE

We went on a weekday so things may be different at the weekend but what I observed was that it pulls in an older crowd and working professionals from the area – I actually saw a dude working on his laptop at one of the tables (pretty damn tragic). Feels quite formal but not stiflingly so.

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MOOLAH

My brother in law picked up the tab which was mighty kind of him but if dining here, I’d set aside say £75 which would get you starters, mains and some vino.

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THE TAKE OUT

One of the finest meals I’ve had all year; they make food that’s interesting but taste is never compromised. Big fan. 

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Cuisine: Indian Fine Dining

Cost: £56 and over [£££££] 

Address: 73 St James’s Street, London, SW1A 1PH

Reservations: Yes

Hours: Open Mon-Sat: Noon–2:15pm (Lunch); 6:30pm–10:30pm (Dinner). Sat 11:30am–2:45pm (Brunch). Closed Sundays.
Pukka Bar (Drinks & bar snacks): Mon-Sat: Noon–11pm.

Phone: +44(0)20 7629 6688

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LAST VISITED JUN 2016

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