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The Sitara Restaurant

784 Holloway Road | Archway, London N19 3JH, England
+44 20 7281 0649
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  • Excellent83%
  • Very good13%
  • Average2%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible1%
Travellers talk about
“curry” (27 reviews)
“tarka dal” (4 reviews)
“pakora” (4 reviews)
Open Now
18:00 - 23:00All hours
CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
PRICE
RR - RRR
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784 Holloway Road | Archway, London N19 3JH, England
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11 - 20 of 373 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Owner is very helpful in getting you food that you will enjoy. Very pleasant and peaceful place to have dinner. The food is amazing!!

Thank Amir H
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great service, fab music, food that is light and full of subtle flavours. Recommend for friends, family or couples.

Thank AntonyWright
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Most of the family (15 of us) got together for the 91st birthday of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Trusting the choice of food to Raj as ever, he put on a truly memorable occasion. The care and attention Raj and staff showed us...More

Thank Pettrocelli
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

My son and I visited London recently. On our way out of town, heading home to Warwickshire, we spotted the Sitara. Being fans of Curry and Jazz it was an obvious place to stop and eat. What a gem of a restaurant. From the great...More

Thank stuntdog23
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The Sitara is small family-run restaurant serving Punjabi recipes.The particularity of this small eatery is that they have live Jazz music once a month. The atmosphere and décor have an element of uniqueness but also similarity with your traditional curry house, with the loud music,...More

1  Thank SecretMoona
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

I went there as part of a friends/family catch up a few weeks back, and had a great time. The food was lovely, we let the staff bring us a selection of dishes that they recommend and they didn't disappoint.

Thank Speeshal
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Sitara, derived from the Sanskrit "tara", is a common word througjout the middle east and Indian subcontinent as a girl's name and a noun describing the 'Morning Star". In this case it refers to one of my favourite indian restaurants. Situated close to Archway station,...More

Thank Gamal H
Reviewed 9 June 2017

We decided to enjoy a pre-election meal in the Sitara, a local restaurant we've enjoyed for the past 16 years. We've never once had a bad dish there, so it was the obvious choice. It didn't disappoint. It's an intimate restaurant, with pictures of famous...More

Thank HeavenlyHoofer
Reviewed 8 June 2017 via mobile

The food was absolutely fantastic and genuine. The service even more so! If you're not staying in the area, it's worth the trip to Archway to have dinner here. Would definitely return! Thanks to the owner for a great experience!!

Thank Andrea F
Reviewed 6 June 2017

I was staying at the Premier Inn just up the road and used previous Trip Advisor reviews to find somewhere to eat. Fortuitously the restaurant at the top of the list was the Sitara, billed, rather uniquely I feel, as 'The Indian Jazz Restaurant. It...More

Thank Keith D
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Jade C
22 September 2016|
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Response from janeshal2016 | Reviewed this property |
I think it is mid range and very acceptable.
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Jashuaaaaa
19 September 2016|
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Response from uksandyuk | Property representative |
I am sorry we do not accept reservations for less than 8 guests. Please call 02072810649 Thank you !
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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Meals
Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant features
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
Good for
Romantic, Groups, Kids, Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining, Local cuisine
Open Hours
Sunday
18:00 - 23:00
Monday
18:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
18:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
18:00 - 23:00
Thursday
18:00 - 23:00
Friday
18:00 - 23:00
Saturday
18:00 - 23:00
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: 784 Holloway Road | Archway, London N19 3JH, England
  • Location: Europe  >  United Kingdom (UK)  >  England  >  London
  • Phone Number: +44 20 7281 0649
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Description
The Sitara is an Indian jazz restaurant serving authentic punjabi cuisine. Each dish is freshly made to order so you can experience the different blend of spices and cooking methods. Established in 1991, we are a family run restaurant with a passion for quality cuisine and great jazz.We play jazz music , walls are warmly decorated with jazz art and pictures, lights are dimmed. This creates a smooth warm lively welcoming atmosphere. The Sitara is a venue where you can enjoy a superior authentic Indian meal in the lively, friendly surrounding with great music !
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