About the award

Each year the AA independently inspects hundreds of restaurants across the British Isles. Introduced in 2000, this award recognises restaurants that provide cuisine of a truly excellent standard, as well as demonstrating innovation and ambience and providing a high standard of hospitality.

Chutney Mary, London

This highly-acclaimed Indian restaurant opened in Chelsea in 1990. In 2015, it moved to St James's, and offers some of the best Indian cooking in the UK.

The stylish interiors showcase an eclectic mix of authentic Indian design and contemporary style in a glamorous, yet timeless setting, combining ambient lighting with comfortable furniture.

Chutney Mary continues to reinvent exceptional and unusual recipes from many different cuisines of India, cooked in contemporary cutting-edge style and providing exceptional dining experiences.

The Pukka Bar is a vibrant environment with its splendid stone and leathertopped bar counter and leather chairs and sofas. It serves drinks and food including cocktails, champagnes, an á la carte menu, snacks and grazing food. Service is attentive, warm and polished. Overall, it’s a memorable experience.