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Colonel Saab High Holborn

4.5
4.5
246 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian
193-197 High Holborn, London, Greater London WC1V 7BD

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Located on High Holborn, close to the British Museum, the restaurant is elegantly designed and filled with original Indian art and antique furniture including century old items made for Maharajas which take diners on a journey through Indian culture and history.

The menu reflects regional accents with a contemporary viewpoint. It is food that observes the established traditions of Indian cooking but breaks the rules a little by Executive Chef Sohan Bhandari. Our menu goes beyond a 1970’s “Curry”, beyond street food and into a world of real Indian flavours. Our signature dishes include our traditional lunch Tiffin, Khaati Rolls , Colonel Saab’s smoked lamb shank and figs poached in Assam tea cognac.

The bar is a great meeting place and afterwork destination serving signature house cocktails created to compliment the menu.

Colonel Saab’s two beautiful private dining rooms ideal for any event up to 26 guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Halal, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:15 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 2:30 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sohan Bhandari
  • Private party facilities
    For special occasions and corporate events, we offer two stunning private dining rooms, accommodating up to 26 guests seated and 60 guests for a standing reception. Our first-floor Mezzanine semi-private event space accommodates up to 36 guests for dining and 50 people for a cocktail party.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 020 8016 6800
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Holborn
  • Cross street
    New Oxford Street
  • Parking details
    There are several carparks close to the restaurant. Q-Park UK at 20 Newport Place, NCP Covent Garden in Parker Street, Bloomsbury Square Car Park If driving, it is essential to remember to pay the Congestion Charge. The charge can be paid online, in selected shops and petrol stations, by post, by SMS from your mobile phone.
  • Public transit
    We are a 3-minute walk from Holborn Tube Station and 10-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road Tube.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 246 people are saying

Colonel Saab High Holborn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Colonel Saab High Holborn charms with its "great food," "stunning decor," and "welcoming service." The vibrant Indian menu is "a must go to" for quality cuisine lovers. Guests praise the "superb ambience" and "friendly staff," though some noted slow service when busy. Perfect for an "instagrammable" dining experience.

246 Reviews
  1. Daniela

    Munich1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant visit was one of our highlights and it was a real pleasure. Great food, historical ambience and welcoming service. I can warmly recommend it!

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  2. Victoria

    Surrey6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service with great food and a lovely atmosphere !
    Colonel Saab High HolbornResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Victoria, We're excited to hear you had a wonderful time, and look forward to making your next visit just as enjoyable. All the best from The Colonel Saab Team.

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  3. Mike VIP

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff where amazing, friendly helpful and gave great advice on the food, which was stunning. Great place and will head back soon!
    Colonel Saab High HolbornResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Mike, Thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best from The Colonel Saab Team.

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  4. Mark

    Kent1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The place is stunning. Amazing decor and impressive opulence. The vibe is casual and lively.. it has a sociable, unstuffy ambience. Quite a groups few were here for after work dining, so there was - at times - boisterous atmosphere. The staff are friendly and service pretty good on the whole.. the only thing that spoiled it for us is that one of the kitchen staff sat next to our table watching a football match on their phone. That was extremely annoying, distracting and not what you expect at a fine dining venue. The food was delicious and unpretentious. The waiter was super helpful in recommending nice food. Decent, if somewhat pricey plonk. The facilities, like the rest of the venue, are fantastic. The whole restaurant is instagrammable, and yes there were people around us taking photos.
    Colonel Saab High HolbornResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Mark, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, and we apologize that you left Colonel Saab not completely satisfied. We take all guest reviews seriously & look for ways to improve. We have taken up the matter with our team to take appropriate measures to ensure better guest satisfaction. The team sincerely looks forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon & to ensure that you have pleasant experience on your next visit. Best wishes from Colonel Saab Team.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, as always, I love coming here. Airways impressed folks, quake of food is great. This is a must go to place for anyone that loves good quality Indian food
    Colonel Saab High HolbornResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Guest, We are delighted to know that you had a wonderful dining experience. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. Hope to see you soon. All the best from The Colonel Saab Team.

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  6. Paul

    Surrey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and superb ambience evoking traditional India

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  7. karin

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Overly rated. Ok quality Indian food, shabby interior, would benefit from a little refurbishment. Staff really really nice

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  8. Meyrem VIP

    London89 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Tasty food, good service, lovely decor. Great location near Holborn station.

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  9. Saumya

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken tikka and chole kulche were excellent. Rasmalai milk cake was amazing ☺️

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  10. Simran

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab experience! Special shout out to Tanishq who looked after us so well

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FAQs

Colonel Saab High Holborn offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. Colonel Saab High Holborn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8016 6800.

Colonel Saab High Holborn is rated 4.5 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

Colonel Saab High Holborn does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. London
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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193-197 High Holborn, London, Greater London WC1V 7BD

Additional information

  • Cross street
    New Oxford Street
  • Neighborhood
    Holborn
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:15 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 2:30 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Halal, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are several carparks close to the restaurant. Q-Park UK at 20 Newport Place, NCP Covent Garden in Parker Street, Bloomsbury Square Car Park If driving, it is essential to remember to pay the Congestion Charge. The charge can be paid online, in selected shops and petrol stations, by post, by SMS from your mobile phone.
  • Public transit
    We are a 3-minute walk from Holborn Tube Station and 10-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road Tube.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sohan Bhandari
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    For special occasions and corporate events, we offer two stunning private dining rooms, accommodating up to 26 guests seated and 60 guests for a standing reception. Our first-floor Mezzanine semi-private event space accommodates up to 36 guests for dining and 50 people for a cocktail party.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 020 8016 6800
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