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Indian, Asian, Bangladeshi, Central Asian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Dinner, After-hours
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Back again for birthday celebrations they never seem to fail on amazing food and service! Highly recommended we have been to this restaurant many times and always coming back.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Good food, a shame about the staff/service! Best ever Bombay Aloo and Naam Breads- both Keema and Garlic. The curry was average and a bit concerned by how much food colouring is used as everything was post box red! Bit alarming as try to avoid...additives and processing chemicals as much as possible and this seems so unnecessary and I noticed it's been mentioned in other reviews. Unfortunately it is not a friendly place. Staff were quite sullen and unwelcoming. The only time they spoke was when trying to upsell. None of our party are drinkers, of either alcohol or sugary beverages so we only wanted water - don't think they like that very much but as it was virtually empty so we weren't using up a table where they could get more higher paying people in. We still spent nearly £90 anyway so much better than an empty table. They seemed a bit put out that we didn't want deserts or coffee either, couldn't really understand what the waiter was saying most of the time but heard him mention liqueurs several times at the end. Never been made to feel like this at any restaurant before. Was very slow to bring food out despite being virtually empty. 5 of us squashed on to a table of 4 that was vey difficult to fit all the plates on. Again, despite the place being empty as we were early diners. Slow to bring the bill, slow to come back for payment so we took it to the counter as couldn't wait any longer but they met us half way and expected to use the machine just standing in the middle of the restaurant with nothing to lean on whist trying to manage with bags and a walking aid. Ridiculous, so I just moved to the counter anyway as had enough of rude attitude by now. So service lets them down and I wouldn't recommend and I wouldn't return.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 11 October 2023

I really enjoyed my experience at spice of India, we attended a fundraising eve and the owners supported it . The food was great and extra’s were given. We were a multicultural crowd of 30 on a Monday eve. Thank you for your warm hospitality,...compliments to the chef and very sophisticated environ et with best cutlery , as one friend commented.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023

This restaurant was very good. the atmosphere was very nice and the decor was nice too. we had quite a large party of 20 so i think they did very well considering this large party size. we were told we had to pay before we...were seated but then when we arrived we were told this was not the case. also the drinks on the bar are cash only. we were seated quickly and waited for the rest of the party to arrive. we did have to wait quite a while to order from when we were seated but we were given the popadoms with dips while we were waiting. we then ordered the tuesday banquet deal 16.95. this was a little confusing as a few things i think needed to be updated with the prices as the window outside said 16 95, the leaflets inside said 14 95 and online it said 15 95. after the orders had been taken and everyone was still eating the starters, payments were being taken from everyone, which was quite unusual. the rest of the food came out in a very good time and was very delicious. i had the vegetable biryani with garlic nan bread which was very nice. the only thing to take into account is you don't get the tea or a side with this order. also you have to pay extra for prawns (check the sub charges upon arrival) overall a very nice meal and staff were friendly.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 8 August 2023

This restaurant using tag of india name doesn’t have no sense of Indian taste, should be renamed as spice of Bangladesh, not india, awful food, ordered chicken curry and there were mangoes inside, I don’t know which cuisine in india they add chunky mango in...curry, ordered lamb rogan gosh which is very famous dish in india, it was way too too much spicy, a spoon of it feels like you are having a full spoon of red chillies in your mouth when complained about spiceness they said that’s how our chef make it, the answer is nice but chef is not making for himself, he has to take care of what sort of spiceness customer can handle, yes if someone wants more spicy he can ask for it. AVOID this restaurant, I don’t know why this restaurant is 4 star on reviews.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023 via mobile

Our first visit drove all the way from Westbourne where curries have almost doubled in price. This restaurant wasn’t cheap either. Very good service. Had side portion aloo and side dhall both were very generous. Nice rice. Little bland for me not spicy enough. My...partner had chicken dansak which he enjoyed. Chocolates with bill and offered a complimentary drink. Quite expensive. Nicely decorated restaurant a bit smarter than some in Winton where we’re going before but walked out as seemed a bit of a Dump. In fairness to winton they are not all as bad. Back to this one you feel like you have been out.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 9 July 2023 via mobile

Arrived 6.30 only 5 of us service non existent really waiting over half hour for drinks every time was that bad only managed 2 bottles (and left at 9 ) food very disappointing no apologies senior member very rude asked for bill waited 30 mins...no sign went to bar to pay stood there 10 mins before service then could not find bill so made one up I reckon well over priced Chicken well over cooked bone dry Will never visit again POOR POOR POOR 👎More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 May 2023

Absolutely amazing. Ignore any moaning reviews. We’ve been twice recently, on a Saturday night and took the kids to a Tuesday banquet. The place was packed and everything was perfect. Staff are really attentive and the food was delicious you can’t fault it. Will return...soon! XMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 28 April 2023

Our first visit and it won’t be our last! We found staff to be very friendly and attentive, the food was delicious and there was a great atmosphere. It was busy without being over-crowded, a very enjoyable experience.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 13 April 2023

Always my go to for a takeawy curry and always exceeded expectations however tonight was lacking somewhat which was disappointing and unexpected.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 23 March 2023

Not impressed, won’t go again. Staff begrudge you I think. Not a happy place for a birthday. The food was bland no taste. Atmosphere non existent.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 28 January 2023 via mobile

We were a party of three adults and two children, dining for the first time at this restaurant. I cannot fault anything about our wonderful meal. Everything was perfect from the cleanliness, atmosphere, quality of the food itself and the staff were exceptional. We were...made to feel very special and we cannot wait to go back.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 31 December 2022 via mobile

This is our top curry house and by far our favourite in the local area. We eat from here the majority of all our take away food and always enjoy the service and especially the food. They are very accommodating to small menu changes and...friendly when we eat in. 5 stars and highly recommended.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 27 December 2022

We have been to tis restaurant many times and always found the food and service excellent and always very good value for money. The Christmas banquet is great .

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 6 September 2022 via mobile

We are regulars at the Spice of India and can honestly say it’s one of the best restaurants around. Staff are always super friendly and marvellous. The food is always above expectation and is great value for money. We will happily continue being a regular...at The Spice. Thank you for all your hard work.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Spice of India is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4