Where To Celebrate Diwali In London For 2026

Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali is a five-day festival which celebrates togetherness and the victory of good over evil. Originating in India, it is rooted in religion, and is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all over the world through dazzling light displays, festive decor and gift exchanges. But food is also a key part: families and friends enjoy big feasts of sweet and savoury fare, with many dishes holding symbolic meaning. Here in London, many restaurants get involved with special menus and events; we’ve rounded up the best of the bunch for 2026. Read on for our guide on where to celebrate Diwali in London.

Best Diwali Menus And Celebrations In London

Trishna

Located in the heart of pretty Marylebone Village, Trishna is one of London’s best-loved Indian restaurants. This year, it’s marking Diwali with its Taste of Trishna feast: a five-course menu created by Executive Chef Sajeev Nair and available from 2-8 November. A vegetarian option is also available, or for an extra treat, add the sommelier wine pairing – and if you’re after something more intimate, the private dining room is a lovely space for a special family dinner, with space for six to 12 guests.

How much? From £120pp, £90pp for wine pairing

When? 2-8 November

Where? 15-17 Blandford St, London W1U 3DG

BOOK: trishnalondon.com

Jamavar

In Mayfair, Jamavar is celebrating its tenth year: one of London’s most vibrant and elegant Indian restaurants, this November it’s serving up a Diwali Feasting Menu inspired by the celebrations of India’s grand courts. The four-course menu features the likes of mirchi pakora, achari gosht with Hampshire lamb and kale chana pulao, and ends with a Shahi Kala Jamun with caramelised milk, pistachio cream and saffron basundi. It also includes a drink on arrival, or for £98 upgrade to a wine flight with Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée and Margaux du Château Margaux. 

How much? £138pp, wine flight £98

When? 28 October – 8 November

Where? 8 Mount St, London, W1K 3NF

BOOK: jamavarrestaurants.com

The Cinnamon Collection

Vivek Singh’s restaurant group The Cinnamon Collection always goes big on Diwali festivities. In its various locations across the city, it has been cooking up a host of feasts that are perfect for big family reunions or celebrating with a group of friends. From an eight-dish sharing feast at Cinnamon Bazaar Covent Garden with complimentary Diwali-inspired cocktails, to a fine-dining five course menu pairing a traditional Diwali welcome of mithai and canapes with modern Indian creations including chargrilled partridge breast with mushroom pickle and spiced pear chutney, the creativity of The Cinnamon Collection menus never fail to embody the spirit of Diwali.

How much? Menus from £39pp

When? 19 October – 14 November 

Where? Across all The Cinnamon Collection’s restaurants

BOOK: thecinnamoncollection.com

Bombay Brasserie

Kensington institution Bombay Brasserie is celebrating Diwali in style this year. Open since 1982, the restaurant is turning its festivities into an all-weekend affair: setting off with a Brunch Buffet, the morning menu features the likes of Nawabi Murgh Parche, chargrilled chicken with ginger, cream & tandoori spices, and Prawn Kohlapuri. Exuberance is at the heart of this lineup, with a dedicated chaat counter bringing the drama, and a decadent dessert platter of Mango Fig Kulfi and wild rice cinnamon pudding inviting guilt-free indulgence. The very best celebrations are those where one meal rolls into the next, and at Bombay Brasserie you can commit to just that with the evening bringing the Diwali Dinner Buffet for a very festive grand finale.

How much? From £61pp

When? 7-8 November

Where? Opposite Gloucester Road Tube, Courtfield Rd, London SW7 4QH

BOOK: bombayb.co.uk

Kokum

For a more easy-going (but just as exciting) option, check out Kokum in East Dulwich: the restaurant is celebrating this year’s Diwali weekend with a limited-edition feasting menu that’s perfect for sharing. A combination of the restaurant’s staples like Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani are served alongside its contemporary creations, including Crispy Spinach & Kale Chaat, Paneer Tikka Angara and Pani Puri. Feeling mischievous? Try the Nani’s Nightcap, a creamy boozy Diwali cocktail special made with vanilla ice cream, Baileys, vodka, vanilla, and a secret homemade masala blend of Indian spices. 

How much? £45pp

When? 3-8 November

Where? 58-60 East Dulwich Road, Southwark, London, SE22 9AX

BOOK: kokumlondon.com

Dishoom

Over at Dishoom, one of the capital’s most iconic Indian restaurants, preparations are starting for its biggest Diwali celebration to date. At Dishoom Borough, the eatery’s newest home, expect lights, music and dancing as the Diwali house party takes over both of its Bombay-inspired floors (and for the art lovers among us, make sure to check out Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE’s neon light installations enveloping the building’s facade throughout November and December). And when your feet are crying out for a dancing break, peruse the food stations piled with samosas, bhel, chaat and biryani, or sit down and have take a moment to receive beautifully intricate mehendi.

How much? £25pp

When? 6-8 November

Where? The Hop Exchange, 11-13 Park St, London SE1 9AB 

BOOK: dishoom.com