Under the stewardship of Chef Mohammed Azid, the Red Fort became famous for its amazingly good Mughal Court and Luknow cuisine. It attracted politicians, media execs and business types and still has a very loyal customer base. It's critical acclaim almost made it an institution for awhile. It was also one of my most favourite restaurants in the UK. Unfortunately, after twenty plus years and a few changes in the menu to reflect a more pan-Indian cusine, it has lost a little of Mughal magic and is not the eatery it once was. It is still predominantly North Indian and offers rich, full flavoured and interesting food. However, this change has made the Red Fort less unique and a little more ubiquitous in its menu offering. The consistently high standards have also been lowered somewhat and some of the dishes can be a little underwhelming. The Michelin stared Amaya, Benares, Gymkhana and Tamarind are markedly better, more exquisite and offer a more developed and innovative cuisine. That said, the Red Fort generally remains a very good Indian restaurant and offers glimpses of a greater past history. The decor is modern and sophisticated and the waiters are generally very good. The Red Fort has a slightly pricey À La Carte Menu, but the Pre-Theatre Menus are actually good value for money. I recommend: the Dumpukht Biryani, the Ajwaini Sea Bass, the Hariyali Black Cod, the Hyderbadi Bhuna Gosht and the Murg Tikka. At present, the Nihari is not on the menu, but if you see it on any promotional menus, I strongly recommend it. Halal.