Veeraswamy media articles
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December 3, 2025
Veeraswamy - The Caterer - High Profile Chefs Join Campaign to Save Veeraswamy
Chefs including Richard Corrigan, Phil Howard and Raymond Blanc have lent their support to save Veeraswamy that has been on the same Regent Street site for 99 years.
READ MORENovember 17, 2025
Veeraswamy - Fact London - 11 wonderful restaurants that are open on Boxing Day in London
Veeraswamy is a legend. Welcome to Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant – 99 years old and counting. The sumptuous spot overlooks Regent Street and is decorated in a style fit for a raja.
VIEW MORENovember 15, 2025
Veeraswamy - The Telegraph - We must save Britain's oldest Indian restaurant.
Veeraswamy represents everything that's good about our country, writes William Sitwell. Veeraswamy symbolises the successful integration of Indian people and closing the restaurant would be nothing short of cultural vandalism.
READ MORENovember 14, 2025
Veeraswamy - Fact London - 17 fantastic restaurants open on Christmas Day 2025 in London
Veeraswamy is a legend. Welcome to Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant – 99 years old and counting. The sumptuous spot overlooks Regent Street and is decorated in a style fit for a raja.
VIEW MORENovember 13, 2025
Veeraswamy - The Times - Chefs turn up heat on King's estate to save oldest Indian
Raymond Blanc, Michel Roux Jr and Michael Caines are among chefs calling on the Crown Estate to act responsibly to save Veeraswamy, the Michelin-starred restaurant in London's Regent Street
VIEW MORENovember 13, 2025
Veeraswamy - Press Trust of India - Leading British chefs appeal to save Veeraswamy
Some of Britain's leading chefs across cuisines came out fighting in favour of one of London's oldest Indian restaurants.
READ MORENovember 13, 2025
Veeraswamy - The Economic Times - Leading British Chefs Appeal To Save Veeraswamy
Top chefs came out fighting in favour of one of London's oldest Indian restaurant, Veeraswamy, which is battling the threat of losing its iconic central location on Regent Street in a lease extension stand-off.
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Veeraswamy - India Today - Top British chefs rally to save Veeraswamy
UK restaurant where Gandhi dined faces closure after nearly a century in London
READ MORENovember 14, 2025
Veeraswamy - The Tribune - Leading British chefs appeal to save Veeraswamy
London's iconic Indian restaurant is battling the threat of losing its iconic central location on Regent Street
READ MORENovember 13, 2025
Veeraswamy - Eastern Eye - Top chefs rally to save Veeraswamy
Celebrity chefs including Raymond Blanc and Michel Roux Jr demand reconsideration of landlord's office conversion plans.
READ MORENovember 13, 2025
Veeraswamy - The Sun - Fury over 'devastating' plan to turn UK's oldest Indian restaurant into offices after nearly a century
Plans to convert Britain's oldest Indian restaurant into offices have sparked outrage in the hospitality community
READ MORENovember 13, 2025
Veeraswamy - Daily Mail - Top chefs Raymond Blanc and Michel Roux Jr lead fury over plans to convert Veeraswamy into offices
Plans to convert Britain's oldest Indian restaurant into offices has prompted a furious reaction from some of country's top chefs.
READ MORENovember 11, 2025
Veeraswamy - Time Out - The best restaurants in London open for Christmas Day lunch and dinner
Open for Xmas Day – alongside sister spots Chutney Mary in St. James’s and Amaya in Belgravia – their three course a la carte menu is £120 a head and if you opt for the lunch seating, live music will be playing.
VIEW MORENovember 6, 2025
Veeraswamy- Hot Dinners - The best restaurants open on Christmas Day in London 2025
Veeraswamy is still fighting closure and in the meantime will be open for Christmas Day. It's London's oldest Indian restaurant and will be hosting a lunch and dinner on the day that's more like their traditional menu than a Christmas version.
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Veeraswamy - Harden's 2026 London Restaurants Guide
..."consistently high standards", providing "superior, delicate flavoursome curries in a series of colourful, beautifully presented dishes", matched with thoughtfully updated decor...Whether or not it sees its 100th birthday is in the hands of landlords, The Crown Estate...
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Veeraswamy - The Mayfair Foodie - Private Dining
The definitive guide to restaurants with private dining rooms in Mayfair, London
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Veeraswamy - The Evening Standard
Veeraswamy, Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant, has applied for Asset of Community Value (ACV) status in a bid to block redevelopment plans by the Crown Estate that threaten to close it down.
VIEW MORESeptember 22, 2025
Veeraswamy - The AA Restaurant Guide 2026
The cooking is a refined take on classic Indian dishes made with top-class ingredients.
VIEW MORESeptember 21, 2025
Veeraswamy - The Sunday Times Magazine
We should fight for Veeraswamy. It's unique places like this that bring visitors to our country and keep them coming back.
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Veeraswamy - OPEN - Saving Veeraswamy, Suhel Seth
...not many have highlighted the seminal role that Veeraswamy has played, both as pioneer and perfectionist, as also the role it continues to play qua soft power in bringing an amazing Indian palate to all.
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Veeraswamy - The Evening Standard
Owner of 99-year-old central London restaurant Veeraswamy hits out at decision to approve ‘comprehensive refurbishment’ he says threatens the venue’s future
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Veeraswamy - YouTube
UK's Oldest Indian Restaurant Fights For Survival After Eviction Threat By Landlord, The Crown Estate.
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Veeraswamy - London Born and Bred
Review of the Tasting Menu - Full of History, Flavour, and a Bit of Family Romance
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Veeraswamy - The Times
A legal battle looms with the Crown Estate over the future of Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant, with a potential £5 million relocation cost at stake
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Veeraswamy - Vittles
Six Underrated Dishes at Well-Known London Restaurants: Anglo-Indian mulligatawny soup at Veeraswamy
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Veeraswamy - The Michelin Guide
One-MICHELIN-Starred Veeraswamy has been an institution on London’s Regent Street since 1926, making it the city’s oldest Indian restaurant.
READ MOREMay 1, 2025
Veeraswamy - Mayfair Times
At a time when businesses are facing huge challenges, we are saddened to hear that the UK's oldest Indian restaurant Veeraswamy, which reaches its centenary next year, is at risk of closure over a dispute with The Crown Estate.
READ MOREMay 6, 2025
Veeraswamy - iGlobal News
Veeraswamy, a celebrated Michelin-star diner and one of London’s most historically significant as the oldest Indian restaurant in existence in the UK, is locked in a fight for survival.
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Veeraswamy - Telegraph India
Veeraswamy, London’s first Indian restaurant, fights to stay open ahead of 100th anniversary
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Veeraswamy - On London
Richard Derecki: 100 years and out? Will Veeraswamy have to close?
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Veeraswamy - Restaurant
Veeraswamy Owners Petition King Charles to Save the Restaurant
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Veeraswamy - Metro
I ate at the UK’s oldest Indian restaurant — its closure would be a ‘tragedy’
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Veeraswamy - The Evening Standard
Veeraswamy: Petition launched to save Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant in central London
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Veeraswamy - Hindustan Times - Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi
London’s oldest Indian restaurant, Veeraswamy, is battling eviction, fighting for its legacy
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Veeraswamy - BBC
The UK's oldest Indian restaurant, which reaches its centenary next year, is at risk of closure over a lease dispute.
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Veeraswamy - The Independent
UK’s oldest Indian restaurant under threat in row with Crown Estate
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Veeraswamy - The Evening Standard
Britain's oldest Indian restaurant may have to shut in central London lease row
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Veeraswamy - The Guardian
UK’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure in dispute with crown estate
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Veeraswamy - Time Out London
London’s oldest Indian restaurant Veeraswamy is under threat
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Veeraswamy - Evening Standard
Veeraswamy owner: It is a rare privilege to nurture this restaurant — to close would be a great tragedy
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Veeraswamy - The Times
Veeraswamy has been a fixture on Regent Street since 1926, but it has been told its lease will not be renewed amid a planned renovation of Victory House
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Veeraswamy - The Caterer
Michelin-starred Veeraswamy faces closure in battle over lease
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Veeraswamy - The Evening Standard
Why should the Crown Estate close this historic Indian restaurant after 99 years in Piccadilly?
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Veeraswamy - MARIANI'S Virtual Gourmet Newsletter
...an eye-and palate-popping Indian lunch at the granddaddy of them all, Veeraswamy - a bastion of sub-continent cooking since 1926.
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Veeraswamy - MailOnline - The best luxury set meal deals in the capital
'After much deliberation over the sumptuous choice of delights on offer, we opted for the tasting menu and every morsel was a sight to behold and a taste sensation.'
VIEW MOREDecember 18, 2024
Veeraswamy - SquareMeal - The cheapest Michelin star restaurants in London
Famously the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, Veeraswamy has been around since 1926 and it has always been one of London's more affordable dining options.
VIEW MOREDecember 9, 2024
Veeraswamy - Time Out - London Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
Open for Xmas Day – alongside sister spots Chutney Mary in St James’s and Amaya in Belgravia – their three course a la carte menu is £120 a head and if you opt for the lunch seating, a live band will be playing.
VIEW MOREDecember 13, 2024
Veeraswamy – Hot Dinners - Restaurants Open in London on Christmas Day
Christmas Day at London's oldest Indian restaurant
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Time Out - The best restaurants in London open for Christmas Day lunch and dinner
London’s oldest Indian restaurant – it opened way back in 1926 – Veeraswamy scored their first Michelin star in 2016. Open for Xmas Day – alongside sister spots Chutney Mary in St James’s and Amaya in Belgravia.
VIEW MORENovember 29, 2024
Veeraswamy - The New Indian Express indulgexpress - Indian restaurants you must experience in Central London
The vibrant, colourful dining room mirrors its charm, while its legacy of perfectly spiced flavours makes Veeraswamy an unmissable destination for food lovers eager to savour a slice of history!
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Veeraswamy - Tatler - Celebrate Diwali at some of London's top Indian restaurants
This year’s Diwali specialities include Kashmiri lamb Roghan Josh infused with vibrant saffron from Kashmir and Cockscomb flower extract, and an indulgent Rasgulla Sundae - inspired by a popular Bengali sweet.
VIEW MORESeptember 25, 2024
Veeraswamy - The AA Restaurant Guide 2025
Trading since 1926, the sumptuous first-floor venue enjoys its status as the granddaddy of the UK's Indian restaurants.
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Veeraswamy – Mayfair Foodie - Private Dining in Mayfair
Why not consider hosting your next event in London’s oldest and arguably most famous Indian restaurant?
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Veeraswamy - The Better India - Michelin Star Indian Restaurants
Veeraswamy on Regent Street ... with its opulent interiors ... and plush velvet decor (that is reminiscent of the 1920s Maharaja quarters).
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Veeraswamy - Evening Standard
Michelin-starred dining for less - the top restaurants that offer more affordable options.
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Veeraswamy - Luxury London
Oldie but goodie: The must-know London restaurant institutions
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Veeraswamy - Hospitality & Catering News
Enjoying the Art of Lunch at Veeraswamy, a timeless authentic taste of India
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Veeraswamy - City AM
Forget Dishoom, Veeraswamy is London’s more intriguing Indian restaurant
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Veeraswamy - Michelin Guide 2018
London's oldest surviving restaurant opened in 1926, yet it continues to go strength to strength, even after 90 years
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Veeraswamy - Evening Standard - Review by Ben Norum
Veeraswamy: A true original
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Veeraswamy – Conde Nast Traveller – The Best Indian Restaurants in London
"Try the subtle sweet coconut and sour tamarind flavours of the Malabar lobster curry, or the intense lamb shanks slow-cooked in bone-marrow sauce.”
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Veeraswamy - The Better India - Oldest Indian Restaurant Receives Michelin Star
The Impressive History of the Oldest Indian Restaurant in London That Just Received a Michelin Star
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Veeraswamy - Major Foodie
The UK's oldest Indian restaurant set in Swallow St Arcade offering pleasant views of Regent Street, serving quality food
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Veeraswamy – Evening Standard Review by Fay Maschler
Most of the main course dishes are designed for sharing, and cast iron casseroles perched on warming lights makes the activity visually as well as emotionally satisfying.
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Veeraswamy - Fine Dining guide
Veeraswamy 1926-2016: Celebrating a Beautiful Institution
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Veeraswamy - The Resident
In the fickle London restaurant scene, where remaining open a decade is seen as a noteworthy achievement, the astonishing 90-year longevity of Veeraswamy is a truly impressive feat – and there’s nothing at all fuddy-duddy or old fashioned about the experience.
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Veeraswamy - Urbanologie
Michelin-star Veeraswamy has been around for 92 years and has consistently served some of the finest Indian food.
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Veeraswamy - Daily Telegraph
Veeraswamy has been awarded with 1 star Michelin
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Veeraswamy - Mail Online
The UK's oldest Indian restaurant is honoured with a Michelin star 90 years after it pioneered serving curry with a cold pint.
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Veeraswamy - India Express
"The culinary edifice that is Veeraswamy, a nine decade-old Indian restaurant on London’s Regent Street, has been awarded the highly coveted Michelin Star for 2017."
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Veeraswamy - Trip Savy
The food is considered fresh and high quality and they have many returning customers.
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Veeraswamy - Diplomat Magazine
Veeraswamy restaurant recently hit the headlines as it was awarded its first Michelin star. The UK’s oldest Indian restaurant, Veeraswamy remains a legendary culinary landmark, often playing host to royalty and diplomatic patrons.
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