At Calcutta Cravings, we believe that food is more than a meal — it’s a connection to home. Founded by food lovers who grew up in Kolkata, our mission is to serve the authentic taste of Bengal to the UK community.

At Calcutta Cravings, food is not just about eating — it’s about memories. Born from a deep love for Kolkata’s culinary heritage, our restaurant celebrates the city’s rich flavors and vibrant street food culture.
Taste the Best of Bengali Cuisine in the UK
Beetroot, potatoes, cashew nuts, cumin, kasundi served with mustard dip
Banana blossom with enoki, potato, coconut
Grilled cottage cheese, bell peppers, onions, and chaat masala, wrapped in a flaky paratha roll. Served with tangy mint chutney
Wheat shells filled with spiced chickpeas, potatoes and tamarind water
Crushed fuchka/semolina balls, spiced potatoes, black chickpeas, tamarind– a tangy, crunchy Calcutta street favourite
Crisp-fried cottage cheese tossed with garlic, green chillies, soy, and spring onions – Calcutta’s Indo-Chinese classic
Basa fillet, green chilli, lime juice. Classic Bengali breadcrumbed fish fry
Stuffed with spiced chicken keema, coated and fried. Served with kasundi mustard dip.
Spiced mashed potato and Bhetki fish, crumb-fried. Tamarind and mustard chutney.
Slow-cooked spiced mutton mince, crumbed and fried. Kasunddi on the side.
Bhetki fillet wrapped in a crispy lace of fried egg batter. Kasundi mustard dip.
Minced chicken fillet wrapped in a crispy egg net. Served with mustard chutney.
Bhetki fish dipped in seasoned batter and deep fried. Served with onion salad and lime.
Spiced batter-fried fish with carom seeds and chickpea flour. Tamarind and mint chutney.
Crispy fried chicken bites in a spiced gram flour batter. Mint and tamarind dips.
Layered paratha with egg and chicken stuffing, onions, lime, chaat masala.
Paratha roll with beaten egg, onion salad, lime, and house spices.
Flaky paratha layered with egg and juicy mutton stuffing.
Golden-fried prawn cutlet seasoned with mustard and coriander. Served with kasundi.
Chargrilled bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt, spices, and lime.
Boneless chicken infused with Gondhoraj lime, coriander, and green chilli
Grilled to perfection.
Crispy chicken tossed in soy, garlic, green chili, and bell peppers. An Indo-Chinese favourite.
Spicy chicken mince,Cocooned in the embrace of a warm crepe. Served with Kasundi
Flaky green-pea stuffed puris paired with asafoetida-flavored potato curry.
Black lentils slow-cooked overnight with cream, butter, and mild spices.
Spiced mashed potato and Bhetki fish, crumb-fried. Tamarind and mustard chutney.
Crisp, layered egg and chicken stuffed flatbread served with rich Bengali-style potato curry.
Slow-cooked mutton biryani with aromatic rice, saffron, soft potato, and boiled egg. A royal Calcutta classic.
Saffron, sun-dried rose petals, vetive, potatoes,egg.
Chargrilled chicken in a rich tomato and butter sauce.
Green chilli and coriander chicken curry — light, aromatic, and fiery.
Slow-cooked Bengali-style mutton curry with whole spices and caramelized onion.
Spicy, slow-cooked chicken curry with a rich onion-garlic base. A Bengali household favourite.





Traditional recipes prepared just like in Bengal.
From street snacks to rich Bengali curries.
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At Calcutta Cravings, our greatest joy comes from seeing our guests leave with a smile — and a little bit of Kolkata in their hearts. Here’s what our customers have to say about their experiences with us.
London
Finally, a place in the UK that serves biryani just like Kolkata! Every bite took me back home. The kosha mangsho was absolutely divine.
Birmingham
The phuchkas were spot on — tangy, spicy, and so fresh! I’ve been craving this taste for years, and Calcutta Cravings nailed it.
GOOD Based on 20 reviews Posted on sandy kundraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely fantastic food! Tried the chops, the pea kachoris and the mughlai paratha and everything was excellent. The kosha mangsho deserves a special mention. I haven’t had such authentic Bengali food outside of Kolkata. The chef, Sharmi is from Kolkata and her food comes from the heart. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.Posted on Ekta RajTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Honestly, the food was great-no doubt about that. However, there are a few things that really need improvement: 1. It took quite a while for us to even receive the menu, and placing our order took even longer. 2. The portion sizes are far too small for the price charged -honestly, the prices are way too high for the quantity given. If you’re dining in as a pair, I’d recommend ordering two portions of each dish, as one serving is only enough for one person. 3. In a sit-down restaurant, you’d normally expect the main course to be served on proper dinner plates not starter plates. Unfortunately, we weren’t given any main plates, and the staff seemed too busy to notice, so we ended up eating on the starter plates instead. Final verdict: The food itself was excellent, but the restaurant seriously needs to improve its service, portion sizes, and pricing. Everything felt quite disorganised during our visit which is a real pity, because the food truly deserves better management.Posted on Samhita MoitraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An authentic taste of Kolkata in London! I’ve been craving proper Kolkata-style food for years, and Calcutta Cravings truly delivered. Every dish we ordered was full of flavour, perfectly cooked, and brought back so many memories of home. You can really feel the love and passion behind their cooking. The atmosphere is welcoming, and Sharmi and her team are incredibly kind and hardworking. I wanted to thank them personally when I visited, but they were busy making everyone happy with great food so here it is! Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves real Bengali food from Kolkata street-style snacks to hearty mains, everything was delicious. Will definitely be returning soon!Posted on Dishita MTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Last week we went and ordered beetroot chop, fish fry, mutton chop, and an egg roll. Told it would take 10 minutes but ended up waiting 40 with no updates. When we got home, the box labeled “veg chop” for my vegetarian family turned out to be fish — really disappointing. The food tasted nice, but the poor service and mix-up spoiled the experience.Posted on Subham PalTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It's a genuine slice of Bengal right here in the UK. Calcutta Fish Fry, Beetroot Chop, Koraishuti r Kochuri Alu Dom and Kolkata Chicken Biryani was fantastic, but the standout was the Kosha Mangsho. Also present wonderful selection of Mishtis (Bengali sweets). Highly recommended.Posted on Nilanjan RoyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ordered takeaway from Calcutta Cravings last Sunday and absolutely loved it! We got the mutton biryani, fish fry, and chicken pantheras. The mutton was incredibly tender and juicy - honestly tasted just like the real deal you'd get in Kolkata. The standout for me was the chicken pantheras - I don't think I've seen this dish anywhere else in the UK, so if you're looking for something unique and authentic, this is a must-try! Highly recommend if you're craving proper Kolkata-style food. Will definitely be ordering again!Posted on Ramita GhoshTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely loved the food. It was a long wait for us to find such authentic Kolkata flavour in London, every dish brought back a taste of home. From the perfectly made Fish Kobiraji , to the offbeat Dhonepata Kanchalonka chicken and all the snacks including Prawn cutlet, veg chop, dimer devil and others, everything was cooked with so much heart. Thanks to Sharmi Di and her entire team for preserving the true essence of Bengali cuisine and serving it with such warmth. Keep up the great work …. can’t wait to be back for more!Posted on Kamalika MukherjiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent , Authentic food with beautiful flavours. Very Generous portions. Caring staff . All the food was freshly cooked and worth waiting the few minutes .Kind and caring staff . A five star experience . Thank youPosted on Michael PrucknerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Es schmeckt hier sehr gut und bei kaltem Wetter ist es echt warm und gemütlich.Posted on MiliTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolute must!! I have been a regular customer of Sharmi’s Kitchen for last three years and food has always been top notch!! Now that she has opened her restaurant, I couldn’t be happier! The menu is even more elaborate including all dishes which are best served hot - special highlight is Fish Kabiraji as it is served only here in UK! The only place providing authentic Bengali cuisine! P.S they also serve Churmur! :) I also had my usual mutton biryani for takeaway.

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Calcutta Cravings serves authentic Bengali and Kolkata-style dishes in the heart of UK
Calcutta Cravings serves authentic Bengali and Kolkata-style dishes in the heart of UK
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