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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
Caribbean, Jamaican
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 6 September 2020 via mobile
Stunning food great staff

Had a fantastic meal here today with a friend and my 2 children. The curry was stunning and all the meat was in such large portions and we were even given boxes to take home what we couldn’t manage to eat there and then. The...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 15 July 2020 via mobile
Food is basic

Food is basic and unremarkable, basic hygiene issues and service was variable. I went back and it was the same so .... It's basically a Caribbean takeaway

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 9 July 2020
Not too bad room for improvement

Food was pretty standard the prices are somewhat reasonable for what is served but room for improvement, seasoning could of been better also

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed 9 July 2020
Ecellent

We will definitely visit again soon - food and service were both excellent.Went with family but I'd be happy to take friends and business contacts there too.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 7 June 2020
Take out

My fella has heard lots rave about this place and I was so dissapointed. We got the carribean kebab at 12£ each!!!!!! It was basically one piece of chicken and one piece of beef ( small pieces) on 4 scewers drizzled in a sweet sauce....More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed 11 March 2020 via mobile
Great place, amazing atmosphere

Great place, amazing atmosphere, quick service and an overall great place to have a meal with your family.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 8 March 2020
Amazing restaurant

Outstanding food, service, atmosphere, all rubs amazing restaurant,would recomend to everyone in the area or visiting

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 24 February 2020 via mobile
Second chance but fell short

I know my review is going to go against the generally good reviews for this place but in all honesty I just can’t give it more than 2 stars. The food was actually nice, tasty, absolutely nothing wrong with it. The presentation was nothing special...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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V3341RHdavidw, Owner at Calypso Caribbean Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 10 March 2020

I am very sorry that you were unhappy with your visit to the restaurant, it is our usual practice to take dessert spoons to the table at the time of serving desserts and I am sorry that this did not happen on this occasion -...More

Reviewed 24 February 2020 via mobile
Best Caribbean food I have tasted for some time.

Celebrating a friends birthday last weekend at calypso blackburn. As soon as we got out of our taxi we could smell the spices. We was greeted at the door by the head chef, who was off duty that night, and was prompted to take a...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 23 February 2020
Perfect

My self and my partner went down with a few Friendster a joint birthday meal and upon arrival we was greeted with a warm welcome,drinks were nicely priced lovely music then when the food came everything was cooked to perfection I could not fault one...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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327cubs
26 October 2019|
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Response from David W | Property representative |
Please ring the restaurant on 01254 261020 and somebody will be able to answer your question.
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Response from matthewkY9439OA | Reviewed this property |
I can’t answer that I can only advise people that the food I had and have had in the past is very tasty
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Frequently Asked Questions about Calypso Caribbean Restaurant
    Does Calypso Caribbean Restaurant offer takeaway?
    Yes, Calypso Caribbean Restaurant offers takeaway services.
    Does Calypso Caribbean Restaurant offer delivery?
    Yes, Calypso Caribbean Restaurant offers delivery services.
    How is Calypso Caribbean Restaurant rated?
    Calypso Caribbean Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 4.5
    • Service: 4.5
    • Value: 4.5
    • Atmosphere: 4.5