| Field | Detail |
| Website | https://www.pataralondon.com |
| UK Locations | 6 (FSA-registered, June 2026) (as of 2025) |
| Founded | 1973 (Bangkok); Entered UK 1990 |
| Cuisine Positioning | Fine Thai / Contemporary Thai |
| Price Point | ££££ |
| Avg Hygiene Rating | 4.5 / 5 |
| Target Demographic | Upscale diners, professionals, special occasion diners, Thai food enthusiasts seeking refined experience |
| Key Differentiator | Authentic Thai fine dining with recipes perfected over 50+ years; international brand founded by renowned Thai restaurateur Khun Patara Sila-On; "Thai Select Premium" certified |
| Expansion Trajectory | Declining |
Patara Fine Thai Cuisine is an upscale Thai restaurant chain founded by Khun Patara Sila-On, one of Thailand's most celebrated restaurateurs. The brand traces its origins to Bangkok in 1973, where Patara Sila-On opened her first restaurant. She expanded her culinary empire internationally, entering the UK market in 1990 with the opening of the first London branch on Fulham Road in South Kensington. For over three decades, Patara has positioned itself as one of London's premier Thai dining destinations, known for blending authentic Thai flavours with contemporary presentation in elegant surroundings.
The group currently operates 4 UK locations: Knightsbridge (9 Beauchamp Place), South Kensington (181 Fulham Road), Oxford Circus (7 Maddox Street), and Wimbledon Village (18 High Street). This represents a reduction from a peak of 6 London branches. The Soho location at 15 Greek Street was rebranded as Platapian in July 2025, now operated by niece Nam Parama Raiva as a modern Thai concept drawing on family recipes. The Hampstead branch (82 Hampstead High Street) appears to have closed and is no longer listed on the official Patara website; its last hygiene inspection was in November 2022. Patara also maintains international locations including restaurants in Bangkok, Vienna, Geneva, Singapore, and Beijing.
Patara's cuisine is characterised as "much closer to 'fine dining' than most local Thai restaurants" (Hardens Guide). The menu features both traditional Thai classics and innovative creations, with signature dishes including Lamb Shank Massaman, King Prawn Pad Thai, Soft Shell Crab Mango Salad, and whole chilli sea bass. The chain has received "Thai Select Premium" certification from the Thai government, recognising it for representing authentic Thai flavours, ambience, service, and decor. Price-wise, expect to spend approximately £40-£50 per person for a meal; the restaurant is rated ££££ on review platforms with average prices around £45.
- Official website: https://www.pataralondon.com
- FSA hygiene ratings portal: https://ratings.food.gov.uk
- Food Hygiene Check (Patara Knightsbridge): https://foodhygienecheck.co.uk/business/334777/patara (Rating 5/5, inspected 12 Feb 2025)
- Food Hygiene Check (Patara South Kensington): https://foodhygienecheck.co.uk/business/334484/patara-restaurant (Rating 4/5, inspected 21 Mar 2025)
- Food Hygiene Check (Patara Oxford Circus): https://foodhygienecheck.co.uk/business/410923/patara-fine-thai-cuisine-london (Rating 4/5, inspected 13 Oct 2025)
- Food Hygiene Check (Patara Wimbledon): https://foodhygienecheck.co.uk/business/990712/patara-wimbledon (Rating 5/5, inspected 11 Nov 2024)
- Food Hygiene Check (Patara Hampstead): https://foodhygienecheck.co.uk/business/998781/patara-fine-thai-cuisine (Rating 3/5, inspected 23 Nov 2022)
- Food Hygiene Check (Platapian Soho): https://foodhygienecheck.co.uk/business/413786/platapian-by-patara-london (Rating 4/5, inspected 21 Nov 2025)
- RestaurantOnline (Soho rebranding): https://www.restaurantonline.co.uk/Article/2025/07/23/thai-restaurant-platapian-opens-on-former-patara-site-in-soho/
- Dish Cult profile: https://www.dishcult.com/articles/take-a-thai-culinary-journey-in-london-with-patara
- Hardens review guide: https://www.hardens.com/az/restaurants/london/sw3/patara.htm
- OpenTable (Oxford Circus): https://www.opentable.com/r/patara-oxford-circus-london
- Companies House: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05745509
- Forbes profile of Patara Sila-On: https://www.forbes.com/global/2009/0713/restaurants-thailand-entrepreneurs-let-them-eat-thai.html
- Wimbledon Village: https://wimbledonvillage.com/food-drink/restaurants/patara/
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