Cinnamon Kitchen

Should you book Cinnamon Kitchen for your next London dinner?

Yes, particularly if you want modern Indian cooking in a setting that works as well for a business lunch as it does for a celebration dinner. Cinnamon Kitchen, under chef Vivek Singh, has held a position on the Opinionated About Dining The address, 9 Devonshire Square in EC2M, puts it squarely in the City, making it one of the more credible options for a weekday lunch or post-work dinner in that part of London.

What to expect from the cooking

Cinnamon Kitchen sits in the modern Indian tier of London dining, a category that has become genuinely competitive. The kitchen's approach under Vivek Singh applies European technique to Indian flavour frameworks, which means you are getting something more considered than a neighbourhood curry house but also more accessible than the tasting-menu format you would find at Amaya. For first-timers, that positioning is the most useful thing to understand: the food is precise and ingredient-led without requiring any prior knowledge of the format to enjoy it.

On the seasonal question, the PEA-R-09 angle is worth taking seriously here. Modern Indian cooking at this level shifts with the seasons in ways that a static menu does not reflect. Lighter preparations and fresher produce tend to dominate spring and summer menus, while the autumn and winter months generally bring richer, more warming dishes. If you are visiting for a special occasion and have flexibility, booking in the colder months tends to suit the occasion-meal format better: richer cooking, longer evenings, a room that earns its warmth. Summer lunch, by contrast, works well for business: the space is calmer, the menu typically carries lighter options, the City crowd thins out on Friday afternoons. Check the current menu against the season before you book rather than assuming the menu is fixed year-round.

Booking and practical logistics

Cinnamon Kitchen is open Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 10pm, is closed Monday. Booking difficulty is rated easy, which reflects the City location: weekday lunches are the most accessible slots, last-minute availability is more likely here than at destination restaurants further west. That said, Thursday and Friday evenings fill with post-work groups, so if you are planning a celebration dinner mid-week, book at least a week ahead to have meaningful choice of time. Weekend lunch and dinner are quieter than the weekday evening peaks. For a date night or birthday dinner, the Friday evening slot is atmospheric but competitive; Saturday gives you a slightly more relaxed room. There is no price range in the current data, so confirm the current menu pricing directly when you book.

Is this the right venue for your occasion?

For a special occasion in the City, Cinnamon Kitchen is a strong call. It is not in the same price tier as L'Enclume or Waterside Inn in Bray, and it does not aim to be. Within London, it competes with Benares and Trishna in the modern Indian mid-to-upper tier, it outperforms both on sheer accessibility of location for a City-based dinner. If you want to compare across Indian cooking in London, Babur and Ambassadors Clubhouse occupy different niches but are worth knowing. For the global benchmark in modern Indian fine dining, Trèsind Studio in Dubai and Opheem in Birmingham set the reference point. Cinnamon Kitchen is not competing at that level, but it is also considerably easier to get into and better suited to a working dinner or a city celebration than either of those.

If your visit to London extends beyond this one dinner, our full London restaurants guide, London hotels guide, London bars guide, London wineries guide, and London experiences guide cover the broader picture. Business attire from the office works fine, so does a relaxed evening look. You would not be out of place in either. If in doubt, aim for what you would wear to a confident mid-range City restaurant.