Avani - Permanently Closed

4.3 (51)

£25 and under

Indian

70E Watling Street, Town Centre, Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 7NP

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Avani Radlett has been elegantly created to give a unique and memorable experience for our diners, and to exude class and glamour with the perfect ambience and tasteful décor.     

Avani’s Head Chef, has created an eclectic menu to incorporate the freshest ingredients with a mix of contemporary, traditional and original ideas. Drawing on his vast experience in using the finest ingredients and home made spices. The result is subtle, clean and refined dishes but still generously infused with classic Indian flavours. This is Indian fine dining at its best!     

We invite you to come and enjoy the Avani experience

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
Website
http://www.avani-restaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
70E Watling Street, Town Centre, Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 7NP
Area
Radlett
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Close to Radlett Train Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Arbi Tuk ("Colocassia") Something New, Eh ?GBP 5.50
Arbi is a root vegetable commonly found in India but rarely found in any other restaurants in the UK. Arbiis golden fried, lightly pressed and tossed with home blend of herbs and spices.
Asparagus & ShiitaketadkaGBP 5.99
Tender asparagus &shiitake mushrooms tempered with turmeric, coriander and cumin, drizzled with lemon juice.
Bhindi JaipuriyaGBP 5.99
Shredded Okra Crisps with house special seasoning and coriander.
Tandoori Broccoli & Button MushroomGBP 5.99
Tender Florets of Broccoli and Mushroom, marinated in pickling tandoori masala and grilled to perfection.
Achari Paneer TikkaGBP 5.50
Paneer, mixed peppers and red onion marinated in tandoori masala, skewered and chargrilled.
Chilli PaneerGBP 5.50
Paneer stir fried with spring onions & mixed peppers finished with soya sauce and coriander.
Chilli & Garlic Kenyan MogoGBP 5.50
Pan fried Cassava Chips, tossed with chilli flakes, spring onions and chopped garlic.
Cartwheel Veg Samosa CrunchyGBP 3.99
A new twist to the humble samosa, crunchy swiss roll style pastry rolled with green peas, chopped potatoes, cumin and herbs.
Onion BhajiaGBP 3.50
Spiced onion in gram flour batter golden fried until crispy.
Punjabi PakorasGBP 4.95
Potato, aubergine, spinach, banana chillies and cauli-florets in classic gram flour & carom battered, fried until crisp.
Cartwheel Samosa ChaatGBP 4.99
Golden fried cartwheel samosa, crushed and topped with chickpeas, mint chutney, lightly sweetened yogurt, tangy tamarind sauce and generous sprinkle of crispy fine gram flour vermicelli.

Not So Vegetarian Starters

Juhu Koliwada PrawnsGBP 6.99
A fantastic, spicy, coastal street food from Mumbai. Refreshingly marinated and fried prawns with distinct flavours of Kashmirichillies, bang on! .
Spring Lamb TikkaGBP 7.99
To make the tikka truly resplendent, our chefs roast lamb curing it with a herbal marinade with a delicate hint of saffron.
Achari Rabbit TikkaGBP 6.99
The ultimate taster – tender morsels of fresh rabbit marinated in pickling spices, grilled to perfection, ideal if you rather be a bit adventures.
Chicken LollipopGBP 5.50
Frenched chicken wings marinated and deep fried served with spice sauce.
Chicken Tikka Two WaysGBP 5.50
Boneless morsels of chicken in two different marinades, roasted in the clay oven.
Tandoori ChickenGBP 7.50
Half chicken on the bone marinated in yoghurt, red chillies and spices roasted in clay oven.
Seekh KebabGBP 5.50
Lamb mince in traditional aromatic herbs and spices, skewered and grilled.
Spring Lamb ChopsGBP 7.99
Succulent lamb chops marinated overnight with an infusion of cloves, black cardamom and herbs, grilled in the tandoor.
Tandoori Salmon TikkaGBP 7.99
Scottish salmon marinated in low fat yoghurt, treated with traditional aromatic indian spices with a hint of mustard oil, flavoured with ajwain and grilled in the tandoor.
Whole Tandoori Fish of the Day
Fish such as Seabass, Red Snapper, Trout, Pomfret etc. with kachumbar salad and lime wedges. Please check the price at the time of ordering.
Tandoori Tiger PrawnGBP 9.99
Plump, fresh tiger prawns, refreshingly marinated in a citric blend of lemon juice, ajwain and green cardamom, grilled golden in the tandoor.
Chilli & Garlic Tiger PrawnGBP 10.99
Stir fry Tiger Prawns with spring onions, garlic, green chillies and sizzled with a hint of oriental sauce and chef's special seasoning.
Sizzling Mixed GrillGBP 11.99
Mouth-watering assortment of tandoori chicken, lamb chop, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, fish tikka, served with grilled red onions and home-made chutneys.

Chefs Special – Mains

Kolhapuri Desi Murga (Country Cockerel)GBP 12.99
A really hot and awesome, on the bone slow cooked country cockerel curry from the city of Kolhapur.Simmered in aromatic goda masala rich in cinnamon, coriander and pepper corns spiked with Kashmiri chilies. If you can't handle spicy heat please choose something else.
Let's Cook Rabbit Indian Style!GBP 12.99
Rabbit marinated in an infusion of spice-laced creamy yogurt and gently simmered in an onion and tomato based semi sauce, with fenugreek, butter and single cream.
Kid Goatxacuti (Shacuti)GBP 12.99
Kid goat simmered in a blend of aromatic whole roasted spices like red chillies, cumin, fennel, coriander, cloves, poppy seeds, cinnamon, cardamom & star anise and blended with turmeric, roasted onion, garlic and coconut to make a traditional Goan treat !.
Zafrani Chicken BreastGBP 11.99
Spinach & cheese stuffed chicken breast simmered in smooth velvety saffron gravy with a distinct taste of cardamom. This is a very mild dish with a hint of sweetness.
Tandoori Chicken MasalaGBP 11.99
Chicken on the bone is marinated in tandoori spices, yoghurt and grilled then cooked in rich spicy curry sauce to get a hearty combination.
Nilgiri Lamb KormaGBP 12.99
Lamb marinated in yogurt, mint and coriander, slow cooked in a light onion and coconut sauce with chillies, black pepper, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Laal MaasGBP 12.99
A Rajasthan speciality – fiery lamb steeped in a spice-laced yogurt marinade and cooked with a generous amount of chillies and spiced with cardamom and cumin.
Kolkata Salmon CurryGBP 12.99
Lightly seared salmon cooked in tempered mustard along with chilli, cumin and garam masala and bay leaf in tantalizing smooth pickling onion gravy.
Tiger Prawn CaldineGBP 15.99
A very popular Goan Prawn stew that's cooked in coconut milk, tamarind and spices. The flavour is light, yet spicy with a good bit of green chillies and tomatoes.

Meat Eaters – Mains

Duck Eggs CurryGBP 6.99
Soft boiled duck eggs in garlic, red chilli, coriander seeds, red onion, and tomato paste and garam masala. Served with a sprinkling of lemon juice and coriander.
Duck Eggs Bhurji MasalaGBP 6.99
Duck egg scrambled with red onions, tomato, chillies and finish with gravy to add richness.
Goan Fish CurryGBP 8.99
Tilapia fish simmered in an awesome masala with mustard, curry leaves and coconut cream.
Chettinadu ChickenGBP 8.50
Aggressively spiced, mellowed with bit of coconut cream, is a delicious, hot and spicy pepper chicken curry cooked in aromatic seasonings featuring the uniqueness of Chettinad region.
Chicken Tikka MasalaGBP 8.50
A British Classic.
Butter ChickenGBP 7.99
Chicken tikka cooked with dried fenugreek in creamy tomato butter sauce.
Kadai ChickenGBP 7.99
Chicken simmered in spiced tomato gravy and finished with crushed coriander and ginger.
Korma ChickenGBP 7.99
Boneless chicken cooked in mild and aromatic coconut sauce with a hint of sweetness.
Jalfrezi ChickenGBP 7.99
Boneless chicken cooked with mixed peppers, red onions, fresh tomatoes and green chillies.
Lamb RoganjoshGBP 8.99
A Kashmiri delicacy, traditionally cooked with lamb -it is wonderfully deep, rich and flavoursome.
Lamb VindalooGBP 8.99
Lamb Vindaloo traditionally is a spicy hot dish made with coconut, vinegar and lots of hot red chilli peppers.
Saag LambGBP 8.99
It is a popular north Indian dish where lamb pieces are cooked in mildly spiced spinach gravy.
Bhuna Hua LambGBP 8.99
Lamb pieces and mince cooked together to make a thick grave for a hearty combination.
Keema MuttarGBP 7.99
Minced Lamb and green peas with cardamom, fenugreek leaves cooked in traditional style.

Rice

Steamed RiceGBP 2.50
Jeera RiceGBP 3.50
Lemon RiceGBP 3.95
Pulav RiceGBP 2.99
Mushroom PulavGBP 3.50
Peas PulavGBP 3.50

Vegetarian Mains

£6.99 or have it as sides £3.75.

Suva Moong Dal
The unique taste of Suva and moong dal with green chillies, tomatoes and onion. This is a must-try.
Green Bean Foogath
Fresh green bean with curry leaves, mustard and desiccated coconut.
Paneer Makhni
Paneer cooked in homemade cream tomato and butter sauce, full of flavour of tomatoes and fenugreek.
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of paneer, herbs and spices, garnished with thinly sliced plum tomato.
Kadai Paneer
Paneer with onion, green chilli, ginger and mixed peppers.
Baingan Bharta
A delicacy of roasted aubergine mashed together with onions and tomatoes herbs and Punjabi spices.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas boiled and simmered along with spices, condiments, ginger garlic paste, tomatoes puree, onions and served hot along with onions and lemon wedge.
Saag Aloo
Fresh spinach cooked with cubes of potato, herbs and spices, garnished with thinly sliced plum tomato.
Bindi Masala
Okra cooked with onion and tomato, tempered with 'Panchporan', the famous five Indian spice.
Dhingri Muttar
Punjabi speciality of mushrooms and fresh green peas tossed in onion, tomato and fresh coriander.
Methi Corn Malai
A classic North- Indian delicacy made with fresh fenugreek leaves, corn kernels and fresh cream.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and fresh tomatoes and fine chopped red onions.
Dal Makhni
Black lentils slow cooked overnight to the house recipe, finished with cream and butter.
Bombay Aloo
Diced potatoes cooked with tempered mustard seeds and curry leaves in tangy semi sauce.
Gobhi Aloo
Aloo gobi is a dry vegetarian Indian side dish made with Aloo (potatoes) and gobi (cauliflower) mixed with spices and stir fried.

Biryanis

Asparagus, Shiitake & Deggi Mirch Mast PulavGBP 8.99
A combination of aromatic basmati, amalgamated with exquisite asparagus and earthy shiitake mushroom, infused with burnt garlic and deggimirch, best enjoyed with raita.
Hydrabadi Chicken BiryaniGBP 9.99
A classic dish from Hyderabad in Southern India, boneless chicken layered with fragrant basmati rice and served with choice of either raita or mix vegetable curry.
Nawabi Lamb BiryaniGBP 9.99
A traditional Royal North Indian offering, boneless lamb cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, cumin and nutmeg, layered with naturally fragrant pearls of basmati rice and served with choice of either raita or mix vegetable curry.
Keema Tava PulavGBP 8.99
Traditional Lamb mince and rice dish made with whole roasted spices, flavoured with cracked black pepper, served with choice of either raita or mix vegetable curry.
Manglorean Prawn PulavGBP 9.99
A famous costal speciality of prawns cooked with aromatic basmati rice with curry leaves, mustard, tomato and coriander, served with choice of either yellow lentils or mix vegetable curry.

Naan & Roti

Tandoori Roti / Plain NaanGBP 2.40
Laccha Paratha / Garlic Naan / Chilli and Garlic NaanGBP 3.20
Keema Naan / Peshawari NaanGBP 3.30

Other

YoghurtGBP 2.00
RaitaGBP 2.50
Green SaladGBP 3.95
PapadGBP 1.00
Masala PapadGBP 1.50

Reviews

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4.3

(51)

4.4Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
4.0Value

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51 Reviews

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HertsTimelord
Hertfordshire28 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 October 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I have been a regular at Avani since it opened under new ownership & sadly, standards appear to have slipped. The quality of some of the meat, notably the lamb, is no longer as good & some dishes are now more sauce than meat. The service - which has always been slow, partly because I believe they cook dishes from scratch - has deteriorated & become casual & arrogant. A pity because there is such a shortage of decent restaurants in Radlett.
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OpenTable Diner
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 October 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Avani is an authentic Indian restaurant with delicious food.
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Dinah
Hertfordshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 7 October 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I went there twice in one week. First time two females and we had delicious starters. We enjoyed it and had great service. The peshwari man was delicious. I returned with two friends on Saturday and our experience was less good. They had a big party and so understandably they had less time. We had pompodums rather than starters and so judged on mains and veg. The vegetable portions were too small and we wished we had ordered more food-very unusual for an Indian where one usually over orders! The peshwari was not nearly as nice as earlier in the week. Overall my second visit was disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 September 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been to this restaurant a number of times and each time it just gets better. This time I requested for a chicken Bhuna which wasn't on the menu and the chef kindly made from scratch, despite being really busy in the kitchen, the flavours of all dishes we've tried have been delicious- service is also really good. It is a little pricey but it's a fine dining curry restaurant and not to be compared with your normal take away!
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HertsTimelord
Hertfordshire28 reviews
1.0
Dined on 14 September 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I have been to Avani a few times & have generally had a good experience. However, this time, the restaurant had no record of my booking & had to move another group of diners in order to accommodate us. My lamb saag was mostly sauce & some of the little lamb that was there was gristle & inedible. The service was slow & arrogant throughout & the staff didn't seem interested in any negative feedback.
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LindaM
Hertfordshire1 review
4.0
Dined on 27 August 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
On the whole a good evening with good food which was a little on the pricey side. Having eaten there before about a year ago and thought the food very tasty and different from the norm I was somewhat disappointed. My lamb was nothing like I had before and certainly not tender. Don't know if chef has changed. My son has informed me that takeaways not good - would we return- not sure. Staff welcoming and attentive but food not amazing compared to first visit!
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Brum Gold
London43 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 August 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very enjoyable and really nice service. The manager gave us great recommendations and proactively asked us to consider switching some of the dishes to ensure we get the best mix of flavours and tastes. Will definitely be returning!
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HertsTimelord
Hertfordshire28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 August 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food as ever, with a wide range of interesting starters & some superb mains, notably the lamb saag & the chettinadu chicken. Some decent wines available too. My only issue is that the service can sometimes be slow.
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HertsTimelord
Hertfordshire28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 July 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food at Avani continues to be so much better than the standard curry. A wide range of interesting starters, with very large portions & some superb mains, notably the lamb saag & the chicken chettinadu. An interesting wine list as well. Service was helpful & friendly. A tad pricier than your basic curry, but well worth the premium.
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AmyT
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 July 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great restaurant with really good food. Staff were friendly and accommodating, we had no issues with staff. All of the diners commented on the meals and all cleared plates. Few tiny grumbles about the lack of air con which made the heat slightly uncomfortable. We also ordered a mushroom rice and was given a plain, but this really wasn't an issue for us. We would definitely go back.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
Website
http://www.avani-restaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
70E Watling Street, Town Centre, Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 7NP
Area
Radlett
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Close to Radlett Train Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Vegetarian Starters

Arbi Tuk ("Colocassia") Something New, Eh ?GBP 5.50

Asparagus & ShiitaketadkaGBP 5.99

Bhindi JaipuriyaGBP 5.99

Tandoori Broccoli & Button MushroomGBP 5.99

Achari Paneer TikkaGBP 5.50

Chilli PaneerGBP 5.50

Chilli & Garlic Kenyan MogoGBP 5.50

Cartwheel Veg Samosa CrunchyGBP 3.99

Onion BhajiaGBP 3.50

Punjabi PakorasGBP 4.95

Cartwheel Samosa ChaatGBP 4.99

Not So Vegetarian Starters

Juhu Koliwada PrawnsGBP 6.99

Spring Lamb TikkaGBP 7.99

Achari Rabbit TikkaGBP 6.99

Chicken LollipopGBP 5.50

Chicken Tikka Two WaysGBP 5.50

Tandoori ChickenGBP 7.50

Seekh KebabGBP 5.50

Spring Lamb ChopsGBP 7.99

Tandoori Salmon TikkaGBP 7.99

Whole Tandoori Fish of the Day

Tandoori Tiger PrawnGBP 9.99

Chilli & Garlic Tiger PrawnGBP 10.99

Sizzling Mixed GrillGBP 11.99

Chefs Special – Mains

Kolhapuri Desi Murga (Country Cockerel)GBP 12.99

Let's Cook Rabbit Indian Style!GBP 12.99

Kid Goatxacuti (Shacuti)GBP 12.99

Zafrani Chicken BreastGBP 11.99

Tandoori Chicken MasalaGBP 11.99

Nilgiri Lamb KormaGBP 12.99

Laal MaasGBP 12.99

Kolkata Salmon CurryGBP 12.99

Tiger Prawn CaldineGBP 15.99

Meat Eaters – Mains

Duck Eggs CurryGBP 6.99

Duck Eggs Bhurji MasalaGBP 6.99

Goan Fish CurryGBP 8.99

Chettinadu ChickenGBP 8.50

Chicken Tikka MasalaGBP 8.50

Butter ChickenGBP 7.99

Kadai ChickenGBP 7.99

Korma ChickenGBP 7.99

Jalfrezi ChickenGBP 7.99

Lamb RoganjoshGBP 8.99

Lamb VindalooGBP 8.99

Saag LambGBP 8.99

Bhuna Hua LambGBP 8.99

Keema MuttarGBP 7.99

Rice

Steamed RiceGBP 2.50

Jeera RiceGBP 3.50

Lemon RiceGBP 3.95

Pulav RiceGBP 2.99

Mushroom PulavGBP 3.50

Peas PulavGBP 3.50

Vegetarian Mains

Suva Moong Dal

Green Bean Foogath

Paneer Makhni

Saag Paneer

Kadai Paneer

Baingan Bharta

Chana Masala

Saag Aloo

Bindi Masala

Dhingri Muttar

Methi Corn Malai

Dal Tadka

Dal Makhni

Bombay Aloo

Gobhi Aloo

Biryanis