Vama reviews
Wonderful meal, great service. It was my girlfriend's birthday and I mentioned it when I booked a month beforehand. Nice touch with the candles, and the waiters sang! Thank you.
by holligan27, 29 Sep 2008
by holligan27, 29 Sep 2008
When we arrived we couldn’t see whether the restaurant was open or closed (everything was dark outside, the restaurant was practically empty), but we decided to eat there anyway.
A very cold welcome from the staff - I've never before experienced staff not smiling once throughout an entire meal. Everything was so slow. First we had to wait a long time for our starters, then also for our main course. Nobody checked back with us while we were eating - nobody was looking after us, basically. When our main course finally arrived we asked if we could get some lemon slices. We had to ask twice to remind them. They didn't even realize when our wine glasses were empty, so we had to wait each time to order another one.
Either the staff weren’t there at all or were talking with each other or surfing the internet. This gave me a really bad impression.
After we finished our main course we sat for another 15 mins before we finally asked the staff if we could order some desserts. We had to say that the food was too salty. But nothing came back from the staff - no apology, nothing. They didn't ask us if we wanted any coffee or tea. So we finished our desserts and had to search for staff to ask for our bill. We could have left without paying and they would not even have recognized that! Finally everything was sorted and we left. I looked back and what did I see? The lady from the reception was eating the sweets they'd put earlier on the table.
Are these staff members in ANY way trained to give an excellent service?? All we received was really bad service from very incompetent staff. Service could not even be described as basic. All in all, the most overpriced meal I have had since moving back to London and certainly the most disappointing. Scandalously expensive for an otherwise unmemorable meal.
by n.armishaw, 23 Sep 2008
A very cold welcome from the staff - I've never before experienced staff not smiling once throughout an entire meal. Everything was so slow. First we had to wait a long time for our starters, then also for our main course. Nobody checked back with us while we were eating - nobody was looking after us, basically. When our main course finally arrived we asked if we could get some lemon slices. We had to ask twice to remind them. They didn't even realize when our wine glasses were empty, so we had to wait each time to order another one.
Either the staff weren’t there at all or were talking with each other or surfing the internet. This gave me a really bad impression.
After we finished our main course we sat for another 15 mins before we finally asked the staff if we could order some desserts. We had to say that the food was too salty. But nothing came back from the staff - no apology, nothing. They didn't ask us if we wanted any coffee or tea. So we finished our desserts and had to search for staff to ask for our bill. We could have left without paying and they would not even have recognized that! Finally everything was sorted and we left. I looked back and what did I see? The lady from the reception was eating the sweets they'd put earlier on the table.
Are these staff members in ANY way trained to give an excellent service?? All we received was really bad service from very incompetent staff. Service could not even be described as basic. All in all, the most overpriced meal I have had since moving back to London and certainly the most disappointing. Scandalously expensive for an otherwise unmemorable meal.
by n.armishaw, 23 Sep 2008
The food was cold and served on cold plates. The food quality was average at best, and the service was inferior to that in an average Indian restaurant. The restaurant itself was cold too (not helped by a constant flow of people coming in to get take-aways). We moved table but my wife still kept her coat on throughout. Very, very disappointing and not cheap.
by wallaben, 05 Mar 2008
by wallaben, 05 Mar 2008
Great food! Not your usual everyday curry, the food here actually has delicate flavours that comes from years of expertise. Excellent service too. Definitely the best Indian restaurant in London, I'd say.
by bijou, 20 Apr 2007
by bijou, 20 Apr 2007
We went on Valentine's Day and the service was awful - we ended up walking out after 2 hrs when we had only been served starters! The staff didn't even explain why they were so slow. The night was ruined, not only for us but for a dozen other couples too. For a supposedly good restaurant the experience was shocking.
by v k, 17 Feb 2007
by v k, 17 Feb 2007
We shortlisted Vama to cater our son's wedding at Cafe Royale. Their service, especially the attention to detail, was very impressive. Thank you Vama - keep it up!
by Anonymous, 05 Sep 2006
by Anonymous, 05 Sep 2006
Loved the food. However, one time the waiter tripped and emptied half the contents of a bottle of champagne all over me. Just an apology, no fresh bottle or money off. That's plain stingy in my books. It makes me feel less inclined to justify the price tags and takes any shine off what they aspire to be.
by Zylonmule, 24 Jan 2006
by Zylonmule, 24 Jan 2006
The best Indian in London at affordable prices. I recommend the saag chicken.
by Anonymous, 23 Oct 2005
by Anonymous, 23 Oct 2005
Visited Vama on 1 June and was very surprised. The staff was friendly and the food was fantastic. I'm vegetarian and was very happy with a choice they offer.
by Anonymous, 10 Jun 2005
by Anonymous, 10 Jun 2005
Been a regular of Vama for over a year. Food and service never disappoint and after visiting all the new establishments Vama still scores in my opinion.
by Anonymous, 23 May 2005
by Anonymous, 23 May 2005
Terrible. The service is very bad. The girl that hosts you makes you wonder if you've mistaken places... Did you enter a peep-show by mistake? I'm not expecting an Indian lady dressed in a sari, but please there are limits!
And don't get me started on the food. Honestly, I would rather recommend Amaya or La Porte des Indes if you're craving for some good Indian food and a nice atmosphere. This is a very dull restaurant, no feel to it, the food was bad and the service unacceptable. I hated it and disappointed the people I took over there.
I will never return - there are so many other beautiful Indian quality restaurants, don't waste your time here.
by Anonymous, 16 May 2005
And don't get me started on the food. Honestly, I would rather recommend Amaya or La Porte des Indes if you're craving for some good Indian food and a nice atmosphere. This is a very dull restaurant, no feel to it, the food was bad and the service unacceptable. I hated it and disappointed the people I took over there.
I will never return - there are so many other beautiful Indian quality restaurants, don't waste your time here.
by Anonymous, 16 May 2005
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