East India Cafe

East India Cafe

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+44 1242 300850+ Add website
Hours
Tue
17:00 - 21:00
Wed
17:00 - 21:00
Thu
17:00 - 21:00
Fri
17:00 - 21:00
Sat
17:00 - 21:00
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.6 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
£32.00 – £84.00
CUISINES
Indian, Fusion
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Welcome to The East India Cafe, Cheltenham. Here at East India Cafe we offer Anglo-Indian fine dining inspired by the British Raj period, in the heart of Cheltenham.
PRICE RANGE
£32.00 – £84.00
CUISINES
Indian, Fusion
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles1,394 reviews
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131
Average
31
Poor
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Terrible
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Rhiannon S
Leicester170 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • couples
Visited here whilst in the area after seeing the excellent reviews. This really was a treat and one of the most enjoyable dinners/experiences I've had in a while. We had the a la carte menu, we were offered homemade welcome drinks along with appetisers between courses. The flavours were excellent and really some of the best Indian cuisine I've tried. The service was excellent and really made our evening. The value for money is also great for how much you get. I would highly recommend this place!
Written 26 August 2024
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Rachael
Cheltenham10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • couples
We went to this restaurant yesterday and the food and service were faultless. We had the set menu which starts at ÂŁ22.95 for two courses and ÂŁ29.95 for three courses. This also included an amuse bouche and a taster. The choices were excellent, my husband had sea bass (fish of the day) and I had chicken. We were even told to ask for more bread (paratha) or rice if we wished, which considering the price we paid, was appreciated. Really enjoyed the food and the staff were fantastic - highly recommend.
Written 19 January 2024
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East India Cafe Restaurant
Dear Rachael, thank you for your feedback. We are truly appreciative and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We eagerly await your next visit.
Written 6 April 2024
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Dordie K
Gloucestershire85 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • couples
This is definitely the place to go for a special occasion. The food is utterly exquisite and the service is absolutely spot-on The choice of food on the menu is imaginative and varied and very clearly explained. Everything was cooked to perfection with fresh good quality ingredients. We were rather surprised to be brought little things to taste as we waited for our food. It was rather exciting trying the new flavours and every one was delicious. I asked the waiter to compliment the chef and it transpired that there are three chefs who produce this fabulous imaginative menu together. I can highly recommend The East India Café for an absolutely delicious meal and a fabulous dining experience all round.
Written 13 July 2024
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quatloo
Cheltenham480 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • none
While not strictly a fine dining restaurant, a Michelin Guide featured restaurant needs to provide a seamless dining experience in several aspects, beyond the food. I found the tasting menu to be flavourful and imaginative, with the beef stew and the lamb dish some of the best India food I've ever had, however the service was not up to the same standard. I was greeted warmly, however simple things like offering to take my coat, were missed, cutlery was plonked down, each dish of the menu was not consistently introduced (we were left a menu on the side to get on with), not once did anyone ask if we were satisfied with our food, and we were passed between 4-5 different members of staff, rather than having the same member of staff all night. The ambiance was also impacted by the sights and sounds of the backroom clattering as we were trying to talk. I would happily go back for the food, but I cannot justify a ÂŁ70 tasting menu for only part of the experience.
Written 14 September 2022
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East India Cafe Restaurant
Thank you for your review, Quatloo, we are most pleased that you enjoyed your food and can only apologise for the disjointed service you experienced. We hope that will visit us again for a better dining experience.
Written 26 September 2022
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Paul H
Woodhall Spa206 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • couples
On holiday in Cheltenham. Looking for somewhere to eat dinner . Spotted the East India Cafe , very unassuming from the outside but so much. More . Lovely calm bright restaurant. The service is first class , the staff are friendly and exceptionally knowledgeable about the food they are serving you . The food is wow , beautiful and you receive little surprises of tasters between courses . This experience is special and one I will not forget . If you have the opportunity do eat at the East India Cafe .
Written 12 July 2024
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lilyCheltenham
140 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • family
Cannot praise East of India highly enough. One of the best meals we have ever had, excellent service, the staff went above and beyond, not only with assistance for my husband but when the chef knew I had an onion intolerance he made some onion free dishes for me, who else would go to that trouble. The food is incredible, so many flavours and generous portions and as said before little extra surprises throughout the meal. If you are a gin drinker do have one here as the way they serve it, is truly memorable. A very big thank you to every member of staff and I am sorry that you had to put up with the very inconsiderate group who disrupted our evening and that of another couple. The noise they made was inconsiderate and an insult to you and the other diners, and even though you asked them to tone it down, the level remained the same so we left before having coffee. I hope they read this and it was out of order for a female in the group to say - "we have successfully got rid of them then" as we were leaving.
Written 20 October 2024
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Karen M
52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • couples
We came across this little gem by accident. They had only just opened for the evening and we were the first (and only) customers for a while. The service was exceptional - silver service standard. It was an a la carte menu and not your typical high street Indian cuisine so don’t expect poppadoms and tikka masala! It was quite a limited menu but the food was really delicious and cooked to perfection. It included nice extras such as an amuse bouche and a sorbet between courses. My gin and tonic was beautifully presented. We paid £38 for two courses but the standard was so high we felt it was worth it. Definitely recommended.
Written 28 December 2022
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Andy L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • couples
This was honestly the best Indian cuisine experience we have had to date. Service was exemplary, food was sublime and the atmosphere was spot on. We opted for the tasting menu. You aren’t left feeling short changed or empty bellied. My partner is coeliac. The chef / waiting staff were reassuring, accommodating and adapted dishes to the same standard meaning that she didn’t miss out on the experience (if you are coeliac / gluten free., you’ll understand). Couldn’t recommend this place more, 5/5 and will be planning to return!
Written 12 August 2023
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East India Cafe Restaurant
Dear Andy, thank you for your feedback. We are genuinely grateful and delighted that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We eagerly anticipate the pleasure of serving you again soon.
Written 6 April 2024
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Ian J
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • family
Excellent food and excellent service. We collected a takeaway and five minutes later they called me to say that they had forgotten to put in one of the dishes we had ordered. Not only did they deliver it to our home, they sent a free bottle of wine. The true test of any business is how they handle mistakes: East India Cafe did it absolutely right!
Written 18 March 2024
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East India Cafe Restaurant
Dear IIan, thank you for your feedback. We are genuinely grateful and delighted that you enjoyed your dining experience with us, and we eagerly anticipate your return.
Written 6 April 2024
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Mark S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • couples
Excellent food, great staff polite and welcoming. We both had the tasting menu what had was delightful. They were very accommodating as my partner does not eat fish and the East India Cafe team were more than happy to sub those dishes out.
Written 28 May 2023
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EBH
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • friends
There was no a la carte menu for lunch, set lunch menu only. We were presented with the bill just as we finished our main courses, told we can not have deserts/coffees and must leave the restaurant at 3pm. This was, around 2.50pm. Food was ok. Aftertaste, Awful experience.
Written 18 December 2021
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adrian h
Cheltenham7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • couples
The most fabulous curries, and brilliant starter, served by very attentive and charming staff. I had 'Punjabi Samosas' followed by 'Railway Lamb Curry'. My wife had a chicken shashlik chilli chaat starter then,vegetarian shabji bhaji. Lovely, distinct identifiable tastes.The comlimentary amuse bouches served were delicious, and the palate refreshing ices betwee first and second course excellent. It's not cheap, but not excessive for the brilliant cuisine. The ambience is attractive, quiet, very comfortable, at the very centre of Cheltenham
Written 13 November 2024
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Lucy S
Hayle58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • friends
A group of us did the tasting menu for a friends birthday. The staff were all lovely, the setting is really nice and the food was delicious.All of the dishes were beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Staff checked to see if we had any allergies and were happy to swop out any dishes for alternatives if there is something you don’t like. A lovely treat and I would definitely recommend a visit.
Written 24 February 2023
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Mohammed Hafiz Rahman
Dear Lucy, thank you very much for your review. We are very humbled by your comments and pleased that you all had a wonderful dining experience with us. We look most forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 6 March 2023
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AdelanteLloyds
Stoke Gifford14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • couples
This place looks very unassuming from outside but once inside it’s on another level. The attention to detail from the staff was second to none and the food was to die for. We were presented with various aperitifs on the house which we unlike you’d find in any other Indian restaurant and the dishes were fresh and original. Definitely not your typical Arjee Barjee restaurant. An absolute must.
Written 14 January 2023
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Mohammed Hafiz Rahman
Dear Adelante, thank you very much for your comments. We are very pleased that you all had a wonderful dining experience with us. We look most forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 6 March 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Andrea Graves
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • couples
We visited whilst staying in Cheltenham for a few days, and we are so glad we got to experience this amazing restaurant. We had the 7 course tasting menu and every course was fabulous, bursting with flavour and delicious. The service was lovely, attentive with lots of little extra touches like a complimentary drink on arrival and an amuse bouche all on the house. Will definitely be visiting again
Written 18 April 2023
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East India Cafe Restaurant
Dear Graves20, Thankyou for you comments. We are most pleased that you enjoyed our 7 course tasting menu. We look forward to seeing you again when you next visit Cheltenham.
Written 21 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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