Officially known as Calcutta until 2001, Kolkata is the largest city in the state of West Bengal, serving as Northeast India’s most important commercial and financial centre. Paro Covent Garden is proud to bring the very finest Kolkatan cuisine to London, presenting a contemporary Indian dining experience rooted in Kolkata’s rich gastronomic heritage.
Paro Covent Garden embodies a fusion of innovation and tradition, creating authentic dishes with a contemporary edge and inviting diners to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates Indian cuisine’s diverse flavours and spices.
At the helm of this gastronomic vision is Chef Niaz Caan, a visionary with a passion for culinary excellence. Bringing unparalleled expertise and an attitude that embodies true hospitality, his confident, pragmatic approach and mastery in marrying flavours, aromas and textures has enabled Caan to preserve the authenticity of Indian cuisine while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of culinary innovation.
Designed to exude elegance and sophistication, Paro’s interiors seamlessly blend contemporary design elements with classical accents. The restaurant’s ambiance embodies the vibrant energy of Kolkata’s streets, providing a warm and inviting environment where guests can dine and unwind in style.
Chef Niaz Caan grew up in a family of restauranteurs. He went on to work for some of the UK’s most prestigious Indian restaurants, cooking under the watchful eye of some of the country’s finest Indian chefs. Caan’s art of fusing flavours, aromas and textures is unparalleled, with the chef regularly appearing on national television shows showcasing his mastery of Indian cooking.
Having earned his stripes in Brick Lane as the driving force behind the hugely successful City Spice Indian restaurant, Chef Niaz Caan has established himself as an award-winning chef. Launching Paro Covent Garden, Caan combined his love for Kolkata with his commitment to culinary excellence. The restaurant is about more than food and top-class service, embodying emotions and evoking memories – a manifestation of its team’s shared passion.
Enjoying a prime location right at the heart of one of London’s most iconic neighbourhoods, Paro Covent Garden is surrounded by cultural landmarks, theatres and shops, providing a convenient and vibrant setting to indulge in an unforgettable dining experience.
Showcasing a carefully curated selection of dishes prepared using only the finest locally and globally sourced ingredients, Paro Covent Garden’s menu incorporates both traditional Indian classics and innovative creations. Each dish served by the restaurant is a symphony of flavour and spice, meticulously prepared by Chef Niaz Caan and his team, with each bite a delight that embodies the culinary heritage and traditions of Kolkata.
Paro’s curries are crafted from a secret blend of 48 spices sourced from the bazaars of Kolkata, each adding a new element to the dish and taking diners on a culinary journey spanning thousands of miles. Every plate is not merely a meal but a unique story from the mystical, faraway city of Kolkata.
Daadee’s Chicken Naga is a traditional yet fiery dish that combines Paro’s signature 48-spice mix with an expert blend of fenugreek, coriander, cloves and naga chilli, delivering a sumptuous explosion of flavour. For those seeking a robust dish with intense flavours, Gunpowder Lamb is a delicious dish featuring Welsh grass-fed lamb, tangy tamarind, spiced potatoes and aromatic fenugreek seeds.
Paro Covent Garden also caters for fish and seafood enthusiasts with dishes such as Prawn Puri, a fragrant dish featuring puri bread topped with prawns and a medley of sweet paprika, ginger-garlic and turmeric. King Prawn Kalibabu is a flavoursome dish that pays homage to the coastal cuisine of West Bengal, while the Toddy Shop Tiger Prawns incorporate a plum tomato base, ginger, garlic and Paro’s signature spice blend, culminating in a delicately balanced dish that combines sweetness and spice.