Madhus At The Grove
Chandler's Cross, Rickmansworth
Restaurant in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom
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Estate-Set Indian Kitchen
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Madhus At The Grove is worth booking when the Grove setting is part of the appeal and the meal needs to feel more considered than a casual Rickmansworth fallback. It is an easy-booking choice for dinner or lunch from Wednesday onward, but not the obvious pick if awards, a named chef or a documented tasting format are the priority.
About Madhus At The Grove
Madhus At The Grove is a Rickmansworth option with a direct practical signal: it is open seven days a week, with evening hours on Monday and Tuesday and opening from 12 PM from Wednesday through Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, so it is best planned with that standard in mind.
Use the listing mainly for planning around timing. Monday and Tuesday are evening-only, while Wednesday to Saturday run from 12 PM to 10:30 PM and Sunday runs from 12 PM to 10 PM. Cuisine, menu format, prices, awards, seating details and service style are not detailed here, so avoid building plans around claims that are not confirmed.
Use it for a flexible Rickmansworth booking
The recommendation is simple: choose Madhus At The Grove when the priority is a Rickmansworth venue with broad weekly availability and a smart-casual dress code. It is less useful if you need a fully documented menu, price point, chef profile, award history or detailed service format before booking.
For timing, evening hours are available every day. Daytime opening is available from Wednesday through Sunday, when the venue opens at 12 PM. If exact menu, accessibility, group, allergy or seating details matter, confirm directly with the venue before committing.
Where it sits in the comparison shortlist
For comparison planning, Colettes at The Grove and The Stables are useful points of reference. Madhus At The Grove should be considered on its own basics: Rickmansworth location, seven-day opening pattern and smart-casual dress code.
If the booking is not tied to this specific venue, widen the search through the Rickmansworth restaurants guide. Other Rickmansworth dining rooms may suit different needs, especially where a more clearly documented menu, price or service style is required.
Quick reference: Madhus At The Grove is open Monday and Tuesday from 5 PM to 10:30 PM, Wednesday to Saturday from 12 PM to 10:30 PM, Sunday from 12 PM to 10 PM. Dress code: smart casual.
Located inside
HotelThe GroveFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- The Grv, Chandler's Cross, Rickmansworth WD3 4TG, United Kingdom
- Website
- thegrove.co.uk/dining/madhus
- Phone
- +44 20 3971 7813
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Madhus At The Grove sits within the wide grounds of a country estate, bringing a South Asian kitchen into a distinctly English country-house setting. The restaurant reads as a considered, sophisticated addition to the hotel landscape: it balances the gravitas of a prestige address with a culinary identity rooted in provenance and technique. The atmosphere is scenic and composed rather than buzzy, and the sense of remove from the city makes the dining room feel like a destination. Expect a polished, classic country-house mood where the setting and the food are given equal weight.
Best For
This is a restaurant that works as a destination for evenings out — particularly special occasions, celebrations and date nights where the address matters as much as the menu. Housed on a notable estate and positioned within country‑hotel dining, Madhus suits visitors who treat dinner as an event rather than a quick meal. It also accommodates groups who travel to the hotel for a notable outing; the combination of place and cuisine makes it a convenient choice for those looking for a distinctive, elevated South Asian meal outside central London.
Ordering Tips
The kitchen emphasizes provenance and the meeting of British ingredients with South Asian technique, so order with that sourcing logic in mind. The restaurant is framed less as a tasting-menu destination and more as a named kitchen with focused dishes — look to standout signatures such as the Lamb Biryani and desserts like Gajar Ka Halwa or Badam Kulfi when planning a meal. Given the considered approach to ingredients, prioritize dishes that showcase the kitchen’s translation of British produce into South Asian flavors.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and welcoming with a warm, sophisticated atmosphere enhanced by professional service and pretty country surroundings.
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Vibe
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Experience
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Aloo Bhindi
- Gajar Ka Halwa
- Badam Kulfi
- Lamb Biryani
Planning details
Location
The Grv, Chandler's Cross, Rickmansworth WD3 4TG, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a more formal Grove dinner, try Colettes at The Grove. If the aim is easier, more casual hotel dining, The Stables is the cleaner fallback.
Restaurant context
How Madhus At The Grove compares in Rickmansworth
Madhus At The Grove is the practical middle option around The Grove: easier to frame as a social dinner than Colettes at The Grove, but more occasion-led than The Stables. Choose Colettes when the meal itself needs to feel more formal; choose The Stables when the group wants the hotel setting with less ceremony.
The Glasshouse is the better cross-shop if the priority is a more restaurant-led outing rather than staying within The Grove's convenience zone. Skewd suits diners who want a livelier independent-restaurant feel, while Madhus At The Grove is the stronger fit when the setting and easy logistics matter as much as the food.
For value-led or low-planning meals, wagamama watford woodside is the simpler choice, especially for families or last-minute plans. Madhus At The Grove is worth the upgrade when the booking needs to feel more grown-up and tied to the Grove environment.
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Compare Madhus At The Grove
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Madhus At The Grove | Rickmansworth | No published awards |
| The Glasshouse | London | No published awards |
| Colettes at The Grove | Chandler's Cross | No published awards |
| The Stables | London | No published awards |
| Skewd | London | No published awards |
| wagamama watford woodside | Watford | No published awards |
How Madhus At The Grove Rickmansworth compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Madhus At The Grove?
No booking window is specified. The hours are Monday and Tuesday from 5 PM to 10:30 PM, Wednesday to Saturday from 12 PM to 10:30 PM, Sunday from 12 PM to 10 PM. If your timing is fixed, checking availability ahead is the safer approach. The Stables is another comparison if your plans are flexible.
Is lunch or dinner better at Madhus At The Grove?
Evening hours are available every day. Daytime opening is available from Wednesday through Sunday, when the venue opens at 12 PM. Monday and Tuesday are evening-only. wagamama watford woodside is another option to consider.
Is Madhus At The Grove good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the basics fit your plans: Rickmansworth location, smart-casual dress code and seven-day opening. Awards, menu format and price details are not listed here, so confirm directly if those factors are important. Colettes at The Grove is another comparison.
What are alternatives to Madhus At The Grove?
Comparison options include Colettes at The Grove and The Stables. Skewd, The Glasshouse and wagamama watford woodside are also useful broader points of comparison. Other Rickmansworth dining options can be considered through the wider local guide.
