River Spice

Thought it was a bit rubbish really, food was ok, nothing special, service was pretty bad which was strange as the place was almost empty. We had to ask to order, for drinks, everything. Staff didn't seem like they could be bothered to serve. Not very impressed.
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Food 5 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 5
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

We've been going to River Spice for years, and always enjoyed it. Good food, good service, and after you've been a few times they remember what you like and offer your particular drinks as soon as you sit down.

Some of the dishes on offer I've never had anywhere else. It's one of the places we always bring friends from out of town to.
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Marilyn Dismore
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Saturday, February 05, 2011

We've had a couple of meals here, and they've been very nice: The menu is sensibly limited, and includes a section for the modern Anglo-Indian 'Fusion' dishes. We opted for rather more traditional (and cheaper) fare for our mains, the Vegetarian platter (basically a Thali) for me and a Chicken Chilli Masala - a spicier version of the traditional favourite - for my other half. Both were well executed - none of that 'swimming in oil' which mars so many Indian restaurants - and my basmati rice was simply perfect (it rarely lives up to its 'fragrant' label, but here it did).

More interestingly, we started with the mixed veggie starter platter, which included pieces of papri chaat, aachari paneer tikka, and pani puri – crisp wheat flour shells filled with chickpeas and pomegranate – and spicy mango chutney and mint water dips. This made for a light and interesting starter and, although it seems a bit pricey at £7.50 for two sharing, you get five pieces each.

We had a very decent Vin du Pays red for £12, and overall really enjoyed the meal: we felt satisfied without feeling bloated, and with a tip and wine it came to £20 a head.

On a more recent visit with a friend we just had mains and beer, which came (with tip) to £15 each. They did give us our change!

The only fault is that they could be a little more attentive - especially at the beginning - but we didn't have to wait that long for the food, and they were also happy to bring tap water when we asked.
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David
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Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Monday, January 18, 2010

Went to River Spice on a Wednesday night, food was wonderful - well presented and delicious. Service wasn't the fastest around but we weren't in any hurry. Staff were polite and helpful.
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R Rose
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Thursday, October 15, 2009

Quite disappointed. Booked a birthday meal for 10, double checking the booking the day before and yet on arrival they had no idea we were coming.

Food very bland I thought, Korma tasted nothing like a Korma, quite spicy and no sweetness. 'Lime Rice with Cashews' -no taste and not one cashew nut! And very very mild garlic naan. One of our party mentioned his korma was almost cold in the middle.

Service a little slow and when we paid, we had to ask for our change!! They put it straight in the tip box!! Very rude. We did leave a tip but thats at the diners discretion not for them to just automatically take it!

Such a shame as read so many good reviews beforehand.
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Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Monday, May 25, 2009

Good service, better food. I do recommend them.
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, May 12, 2009

we've been there last friday and it was great. It was a very long time since we had something nice like that. All the best to them.
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, May 04, 2009

had a takeway from here last sat, not nice at all i have eatten alot of indians in my time and i know all very but they mostly taste the same well i have never tasted a madras like this it wasnt nice and at the best was only warm, one thing i cant stand and this is most the curry places and not just this one but they tell you 30-45mins to del but sometimes they take over hour and a half ??? i think if your food is that late then it should be half price or something you can say 30mins then take more the hour and half to del?? also still cant find a curry place that del's hot food takeaways always cold.... dont go to this place
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, February 18, 2009