
Maai by Nikita
Clapham (Abbeville Road), London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Price
$100–150per person
Why go
Worth booking for a relaxed Clapham dinner where hospitality matters as much as the modern British cooking. Maai by Nikita suits date nights, local celebrations, and return visits focused on personality over formality, with smart casual dress and an easy booking profile.
About Maai by Nikita
Maai by Nikita is a London restaurant listed for Modern European dining at $110 per person. The clearest reasons to consider it are the cuisine category, the smart casual dress code, and a set of signature dishes that give the menu its most concrete shape.
This is best approached as a London dining choice where you want a smart casual meal.
Go for the dishes, not formal dining theatre
Maai by Nikita serves Modern European cuisine, with signature dishes including Octopus “Tako Yaki” Doughnut, Seared Halibut with Malaysian Fish Head Curry, Spring Lamb Rump with Pea & Coconut, Chaat Tartlet, and Banana Pudding. Those are the most useful anchors for deciding whether the restaurant matches your taste.
Better strategy is to focus on the dishes that sound most distinctive to you rather than assuming a particular service style or menu structure. At $110 per person, the value question depends on whether those signatures and the Modern European framing fit the kind of meal you want.
Plan around the basics
Smart casual dress is the dress code, so plan for a neat, comfortable meal rather than formalwear.
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Who should choose it next
Choose Maai by Nikita if you want Modern European dining in London and the signature dishes appeal to you.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 33-35 Abbeville Rd, London SW4 9JW
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- restaurantmaai.com
- Phone
- 020 3336 0624
Venue details
Ambiance
A warm, homely and relaxed neighborhood dining room on Abbeville Road, run by Nikita Pathakji with her mum and sister, combining family-style hospitality, cheery tableside chatter and a smart but comfortable modern interior with a terrace and a separate lounge bar for cocktails.
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Octopus “Tako Yaki” Doughnut
- Seared Halibut with Malaysian Fish Head Curry
- Spring Lamb Rump with Pea & Coconut
- Chaat Tartlet
- Banana Pudding
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 33-35 Abbeville Rd, London SW4 9JW
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 6–10 pm
- Thursday
- 12–10 pm
- Friday
- 12–10 pm
- Saturday
- 12–10 pm
- Sunday
- 12–10 pm
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Maai by Nikita?
Smart casual is the dress code. A neat outfit suitable for a London meal is the safest choice.
Is Maai by Nikita worth it?
It can be worth considering if you want Modern European dining in London and are comfortable with a $110 per person price point. The strongest guide to the experience is the list of signature dishes, including Octopus “Tako Yaki” Doughnut, Seared Halibut with Malaysian Fish Head Curry, Spring Lamb Rump with Pea & Coconut, Chaat Tartlet, and Banana Pudding.
What are alternatives to Maai by Nikita in London?
If Maai by Nikita is not the right fit, look for other Modern European dining in London. Compare options by price, dress code, current menu, and whether the restaurant’s format matches the kind of meal you want.


















