Amaya Indian Restaurant, Knightsbridge

Tucked away in the polished streets of Knightsbridge, Amaya takes Indian dining in a rather different direction. Forget the traditional curry-house formula — this Michelin-starred restaurant is all about bold flavours, open-fire cooking and dishes designed to arrive at the table as they're ready.

The kitchen puts its grills and tandoors centre stage, turning out beautifully spiced meats, seafood and vegetables with plenty of smoke, char and theatre along the way. The idea is to order several dishes for the table, making Amaya particularly good for anyone who likes trying a little bit of everything rather than committing to one enormous curry.

Inside, it's sophisticated without feeling stuffy, with an open kitchen adding energy to the room. Its Knightsbridge location also makes it an excellent choice for lunch after shopping around Harrods and Sloane Street, or for a smarter evening meal in one of London's most exclusive neighbourhoods.

City Lynx verdict: Amaya is Indian food dressed for Knightsbridge — refined, inventive and just smoky enough to remind you that the grill is the real star of the show.

City Lynx Quick Guide

Best for: Michelin-starred Indian dining and sophisticated sharing plates in Knightsbridge
City Lynx pick: Tandoor and charcoal-grilled dishes to share
Location: Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, Knightsbridge, London
Restaurant style: Contemporary Indian fine dining with an open kitchen and theatrical grill cooking
Food: Modern Indian dishes centred around the tandoor, charcoal grill and bold regional flavours
Dining style: Sharing plates served as they're ready
Don't miss: The grilled meats, seafood and tandoori specialities
Nearby: Harrods, Sloane Street, Hyde Park, Belgravia and Knightsbridge
Best for couples: Excellent
Best for groups: Excellent
Price level: ££££
City Lynx tip: Order across the grill, tandoor and vegetable sections and share everything — Amaya is at its best when you treat the menu as an Indian tasting adventure.

Menus, dishes, opening times and availability may vary.