Where to eat for Diwali

Looking for a delicious Diwali feast at a restaurant or a special Diwali supper club to celebrate with family and friends? From festive menus bursting with flavour to intimate dining experiences, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite spots across London to help you celebrate Diwali in style.

Kokum

Co-Founded by former Gymkhana Head Chef Sanjay Gour, KOKUM is celebrating Diwali this year with a limited-edition feasting menu. The menu brings together some of KOKUM’s favourites alongside more creative dishes including Crispy Spinach & Kale Chaat, Paneer Tikka Angara, Pani Puri, and Achari Chicken Tikka all to start. Mains include KOKUM’s Butter Chicken, the Dal Makhani, and two other curries for the table to feast on, served with a selection of rice and breads, followed by Mango & Cardamom Shrikhand for dessert.

Dates: 3 - 8 November

Price: £45 per person

For more information and to book, click here.

Jamavar

As part of its tenth anniversary, Jamavar is launching A Diwali Darbar at Jamavar, a feasting menu from Culinary Director and Executive Chef Surender Mohan. It is inspired by the grand celebrations of India's princely courts, where festivals were marked with abundant tables and generous hospitality. Dishes include: The Jamavar Jewel Box of mirchi pakora, Achari Gosht with Hampshire lamb, Saag Makkai Mutter and Kale Chana Pulao.

Dates: 28th October - 8th November 2026

Price: £138 per person, including a drink on arrival. Wine flight £98, featuring Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée and Margaux du Château Margaux

For more information and to book click here

Cook Club x Riya Patel

Cook Club have teamed up with Riya Patel, founder of All The Aunties to host a special Diwali supper club, in a giant commercial kitchen decked out for Diwali. Guests cook a vegetarian feast together, then sit down at shared tables to eat, drink, chat and celebrate. Guests will enjoy a welcome cocktail, 3-course Diwali feast, drinks from Vinca and Botivo and a recipe card to take home.

Date and time: 5 November from 6.30pm - 10.30pm

Price: £85 and there is a special offer where you can bring your aunty, mum or grandma and their ticket is free, while spots last.

For more information and to book a ticket, click here.

Photo credit: Harvey Williams-Fairley

Chatora City

Chatora City is marking Diwali with special set menus, Diwali is a family celebration, and the table is at the heart of it. Chatora City's menu follows that spirit: a shared start of papad and crisps with garlic-tempered yoghurt and wild berry chutney, then a choice of starter, main and dessert.

Some of the dishes include: honey-smoked tandoori broccoli with nigella and crispy chakri, and kalonji paneer tikka, organic jackfruit biryani with aged Himalayan basmati, and baigan mirchi ka saalan: baby aubergine and padron pepper in sesame and tamarind sauce with a jaggery crumble.

Dates: 2 - 7 November

Price: £50 per person for vegetarian and £55 for non-vegetarian.

For more information and to book click www.chatoracity.co.uk