Balti Spice in St. Helens

Superb food and value for money, always a lovely friendly atmosphere, and the team are great and very attentive… all-in-all, a great experience, highly-recommended!

Would avoid. Regularly order Indian takeaways and decided to try here for the first time. As soon as we opened the rice containers they smelled like burnt plastic and tasted awful. We had to bin all of the rice immediately and phoned the takeaway to tell them it didn't seem right. They were really apologetic and nice and said they'd bring more in ten minutes. Which they did and it smelled and tasted exactly the same. Ruined our meal as we couldn't eat it and the rest of it didn't really make up for it. Disappointed, hungry and will not be returning

We went on Saturday 7th September for our first visit as a friend had recomended it as he had been visiting for years. The staff were very attentive and the food was delicious, there were numerous choices on the menu with some dishes I hadn't heard off. Had a sharing starter that was huge and was a meal in itself the owner as were all the staff were very polite and nothing was too much trouble. We will return again due to quality of the food.

Fantastic food as always 😋 keep up the good work.

We came here after a trip to the cinema and it was really really nice. The service, food and atmosphere. Definitely will be back again. - thank you

Love Steve and the friendly family atmosphere, the food is out of this world!!

I used to dine at this restaurant quite regularly, although I've not been for some years. I fancied curry takeaway last evening and Balti Spice was my choice. I ordered a Starter, which didn't taste right, so I thought my main meal would make up for it. It Didn't, it was a struggle to eat three mouthfuls ; the chicken was 'Scrappy' and didn't actually taste like chicken. The Samber sauce had not a hint of lemon. The rice was tasteless and dry. The worst takeaway indian food I have ever had ! The only positive thing was the politeness of the driver.

I spoke to the the cheff to ask if could move his car and i could smell the lovey currys. I was working outside his shop and he come out with two beautiful biryanis free of charge. Me and my wife loved it.

The wife and I had a couple of pints in the Cinema Bar and walked over to Balti Spice about 9PM. Proper St Helens is Ste the owner. Mixed Balti Spice Starter then a mixed Tandoori Masala main between us with Pilau Rice and a garlic naan. All spot on. Still my favourite Indian.

Visited as a family of 4.I really don’t know how this place has got a 4.5 I love going for curries and actually visited here about a year ago and it was nice. First of all rushed with drinks and then ordering our food after about 3 minutes already asking what we wanted to order. So we asked could we have 5 minutes while eating our popadoms and to look over the menu. Then took Steve about 20mins to check back with us. Then we waited 30minutes for our mains. Main portions were really skinny with meat and one of the curries tasted like a microwave curry. One of the curries was just warm. I will say the starters were fresh and tasty the only positive to the experience. Got a lemonade on draft and tasted like soda water. They finally changed the draft so I had to ask for a fresh one still tasted like soda water. I felt too embarrassed to even ask for an alternative drink. Not once did someone ask was the drink ok or was our food even okay. If it wasn’t for my partner getting embarrassed about complaining then I would have. Really poor and rude customer service from Steve. The waiter who cleared our table was nice a polite. Then went to pay card and was asked to walk to the cash machine and get cash as they don’t accept card when there are signs everywhere saying pay cash or card. I’m all for keeping cash alive but after the less than average food and poor service I just found it cheeky. Definitely will not be visiting again.

Amazing food. The naga Nepal here is one of the best curries I have ever tasted

Absolutely disgusting 🤮 rude owner 7.10pm not busy don’t wast your money food disgusting 🤢

A Big Thanks to Steve and his Amazing Chefs and Staff. Popped in for a takeaway. Thank you for Always looking after me and my Onion addiction. Thanks for introducing me to some Gorgeous Spicy and Tasty Food. Tom said Thanks as well. See you soon 👍👍

This is not Indian food, ordered 2 types of curries and they were both similar and very very sweet, almost like a bag of sugar was dumped into them. I wouldn’t recommend for the curries. The starters were okay.

Great Indian restaurant very friendly staff always made to feel comfortable and welcome fantastic food reasonably priced.

I went with my mates last night, this is very traditional high street balti house, with shall we say period decor, but they serve great food, give great service, and is very good value for money. Steve the owner was such a nice chap, and made various dish recommendations for us to try and he took time to chat with us which made us feel very Welcome. For such a small place it has a great menu. There are so many places nowadays trying way too hard and turning going out for a curry into a pretentious expensive affair. Keep it simple, cheap and tasty and people will come back time and time again. Balti spice does it well in my book 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Very reasonably priced, delicious curries and they also had a big bottle of Kingfisher beer for me

Ordered yet again tonight from Balti Spice. We had the usual Chicken Madras’s and my Partner tried the Sambar Chicken Dish. It was excellent. Well done to the Chef or Chefs who was on tonight. And a big Thank you to Steve also for his great Service.

Had a lovely meal with my friend. Waiter was very attentive.

Poor tasteless food had a special balti hardly any meat or chicken prawns were overcooked and smaller than my fingernail. Onion Bhaji was burnt as was my Garlic Naan hardly any curry sauce had to ask for some. Beer was flat and its a dirty place it's the first and last time in here absolutely shocking & a complete waste of money. The Palace up the road is 10 times better as is Bar Bursi and Diya on the east Lancs Road .

This used to be our favourite Indian, but now (in the week at least) it has gone down hill a lot. Last Thursday Instead of lamb harry potter I got a Korma (basically a desert with lamb in it) with some mint added, and a few weeks ago my curry was 80% onion. very little meat. None of the dry food tastes fresh anymore, bread is dried out and hard, poppadom's are stale like they are left over from the weekend. It might be ok on weekends but in the week at least avoid. We have changed to a different restaurant now. Balti spice is quite expensive in comparison, it used to be worth paying the extra.

Excellent food, plensent staff, Good drinks enjoyed being there would recommend anyone thank you x

Best Indian restaurant in St Helens! Slightly expensive (2 course meal for two with drinks £40-50) but well worth the price. The food is exceptional with good portion sizes and the service exemplary. I can highly recommend and will definitely be returning again soon.

Food is lovely but our collection order is always wrong... Unfortunately again tonight we were missing items and wrong naan bread yet again. Happens every time!

We love the Balti Spice, we've been coming here for years and the owner Steve is such a lovely person. Would definitely recommend coming here 😍

First time in here .really impressed food lovely would go again

Great little restaurant on Duke St.,St Helens,very welcoming owner who has had this restaurant for years.Food great,staff,warming and very helpful,small inside but the atmosphere & food fantastic.

Great food, Great staff,Will definitely be going more often.

Lovely food, but missed items on a delivery.

Good food, tried several meals now. Great staff to talk to whilst waiting for the order.

We went last night and again food was lovely also great service.Prices are very reasonable and looking forward to our next visit 🙂

Absolutely stunning food Asti. Thankyou so much

Come here a lot, foods 5 star with 5 star prices. Up the team

Came for a meal with the Wife, we asked the waitress about the special offer to which she said it as gone up to £11.95 now. So we chose off that menu and a male waiter came to take our order. The food was good. But when we got our bill instead of £32 it was £45 they had charged us individual prices instead of the set price. When we complained they said they had written the bill out now and couldn't be changed. It isn't that we couldn't afford it, but they are definitely ripping customers off. We will never go back and tell our friends about this on Facebook.

Came here a few years ago for the set meal tried it again tonight and left feeling ripped off.Although the price had increased by £2 we were charged full price We understood we had to choose starters under £3.25 and main dishes under £9.95 which we did. THE BILL WE EXPECTED SHOULD OF BEEN £32 but the bill we got was over £45 After checking with the waitress she passed the buck to the waiter who told us the bill couldn't be changed over charged and felt humiliated and Angry. DO NOT GO AND GET RIPPED OFF

Ordered a selection of food for four to eat at home .All dishes piping hot and each was great in its own way . Complementary poppadoms and accompanying garnishes were a brilliant start to a very nice meal

Absolute waste of money everything was horrible even thr masala chicken smelt of fish onion bharjie were like mush will never order from there again

Definitely my favourite place to just plonk myself down and stuff myself with delicious food. Value wise not many places have balti spice bested, but food wise I don't think anywhere does. All the staff are extremely friendly and accommodating (quite happy to try mixing stuff up with off menu creations or change the heat of dishes etc) Generally just a cracking place to have a curry.

Arrived 25 mins early. A lot of very lovely tasty food. Will definitely use again.

Hands down best curries I've ever had in the northwest. Highly recommend both the Goan masala and Sindi Korma. Food is spectacular, service matches! Decor is a little dated but only adds to the experience!

Won't be back! First time ordering I ordered chicken cheese kofta and received a watery korma with onion bhajis as "meat" I was told when I rang that it was chicken cheese and onion meatballs 🤣 NO meat was found in this curry I'm allergic to onion bhajis also there was no cheese either and apparently the same curry I have ordered for 7 years was the curry I received tonight a onion bhaji korma when usually I receive a red spicy curry with tomatoes herbs keema meatballs and chicken. No apologies typical from a restaurant way overcharging.

The owner Steve was fantastic with our group. Fantastic food, great service and atmosphere. Highly recommended Indian. Very reasonable priced too.

Came with my partner food was delicious also the service was excellent.

Popped in to see Steve and the team for a birthday meal. The service is always spot-on as is the help from Steve when choosing your meal. Always leave absolutely stuffed, especially on this occasion! The coffee and brandy definitely topped off a fantastic evening! Thanks for looking after Steve as always !

I used to go here years ago with my mum I went today and the food very bland it seemed to have less meat and more sauce it wasn't the best I don't usually like to give negative feedback but sometimes it's needed to improve

Absolutely spectacular eating experience. Ability to order a Korma as hot as you like while retaining all the flavour and a Vindaloo as mild as you wish

Fantastic food and owner & staff so friendly. Favorite dish Tandori Lamb Chops with the sauces left over from poppadoms

Great food, great service, great price. We have had take aways before from here but had never eaten in. There is a wide range of food on offer and the quality is unrivalled in this area. The waiters are discreet, polite and knowledgeable and I couldn't believe the price. We have paid a lot more for worse food service and atmosphere. We will definitely be going back.

Ordered a takeaway from here using the new st helens app. Delivery was so quick - half an hour before due and all the food was piping hot. We ordered a set menu for 2 as it was such a great price. From the starters to the main courses, the food was all absolutely delicious. My mum said it was the best takeaway she had eaten since moving up here a month ago. Will definitely be using again and cannot recommend enough if you want a delicious meal. Thank you Balti Spice!

I love this place so much! The food is incredible, service so friendly and inviting! The take away service is top quaility too! Great portions and quick service. I won't be going anywhere else for a curry now!

Just had meal dilivered bang on time and it was absolutely delisious very tasty, chicken korma and lamb rogan josh and all the trimmings, 1st time from here but deffo again 😋

Worst Indian I have ever had🤢 waited 2 hours for it to be delivered no exaggeration, onion bhajis were raw, rice undercooked and keema naan smelt like it’d been made 2 week ago! Thought I’d give it a try as all I seen were good reviews but I will never be eating here again absolute shambles

The food here is really good. A wide range of choices. The staff and Steve the owner are excellent. Makes you feel welcome. My first time here and it certainly won't be the last...

It really isn’t JUST about the excellent food at Balti Spice. The ambience is perfect! Every friend I take there becomes a raving fan and returns again and again. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is really relaxed and comfortable. Mustn’t forget to mention that it’s very affordable too! Small, cosy, buzzing, friendly, relaxing, welcoming, affordable, delicious.

Can't fault this place I've ordered numerous times.I ordered 1 busy night, and they had a driver phone in sick. My meal that night was cold. Phone them, and the manager explained what happened. I said he would give me a free meal next order just phoned and he remembered me to his credit he given me free meal so if you love Indian food this place is a must 5 stars all round best in St helens

Great curry house,owner & staff very obliging and couldn't do enough for you,food exceptional,do an early bird menu from 5pm to 9 pm,Monday to Thursday,fantastic value worth every penny,will be going back very soon.Not your restaurant ambience,more like a cafe but don't let this put you off experiencing,very good food 👍👍

One of the best curry houses in St Helens, the slimming world option is excellent!

Amazing food. Great people. Great service. Butter chicken off the charts. Chicken chat really good. Would come here any day. Best curry ever. Screw Mowgli.

The best takeaway in the town. Very reasonably priced, incredible food. The welcome you get is wonderful too. Top class local independent business.

What a restaurant. We order a take away, and I was blown away by the flavour and good quality. I went for Chicken Kathmandu and wow, that was spicy but sweet. Best curry I've had in a long while. Cheers James

Ordered from Balti Spice now a few times. Steve the owner is very friendly with excellent Customer Service, makes us feel very welcoming. Thanks to Balti Spice and all the Chefs and Staff. Thanks Very Much Craig and Sharon From St Helens 😁👍

The food is always top quality. The Balti mixed started for 2 is amazing. Pints of cobra are great too! Helps the curry go down. Great staff 👍

Perfect meal, from start to finish. Lovely staff, great service, and amazing food. The owner is very friendly, and made time to have a chat with most people eating in the restaurant, nice to see. Very reasonably priced too. We will certainly be back.

Balti Spice is a simple, small Indian restaurant that serves some of the finest Indian food I've eaten in a long time. If you have to wait for a table do so - it is well worth it! The team at Balti Spice provide excellent service too - I highly recommend this restaurant 👍🏻

Always order from here due to having the best vegetarian options, went inside for a sit down meal for the first time in a couple of years and it was even nicer than delivery. The staff are so helpful and recommended dishes which they thought would suit our tastes if we fancied trying something different. Only a little restaurant, thankyou for a lovely time :)

Lovely food and attentive, friendly waiting staff. Service was excellent.

I love food here so fresh propper comfort food ste is great. Atmosphere nice an i come here all time cant go a week without a curry . My fave curry house st helens dining in an delivary always good .

Great Restaurant, Lovely Meal, Thank You Steve and Staff, See you before Christmas

Fancied a curry and it did not disappoint absolutely delicious early delivery too. Will deffo order again🤘 recommend Chicken Chat n Pathia😋

The best Indian take away! We haven’t eaten in the restaurant but we order take aways from here and it’s always fresh, hot and plentiful! A great meal

Had the Slimming World menu with friends and rely enjoyed it ...

Love the food and service in Balti.. Steve and the Staff do an excellent job to meet your requirements. Food is superb . A must visit. 🥰🥰

Its a decent curry at a very good price. No fancy Deco, just good food.

Great meal for 3 of us. Delivered on time there was plenty and tasted delicious 😋

Came as a booking loads of us! I must say considering how busy it was service was still top! The owner is a top guy absolute legend looks after his customers! The lads that work in front are top lads to can't fault them very attentive well mannered lads!! Food is mediocre but the atmosphere and the service from front house makes up for it. Food definitely needs improving but everything else is fantastic!!

I'll keep it brief as I like this place. See previous review. If they could please stop telling little lies about the use of red food dye in their main courses it would be good!! It looks fake and makes your generally very good food look silly. Cost of living. They have upped their prices a little, which in my opinion is totally fine, everyone is and so they should. However, they still advertise old prices visually at the restaurant and online and charge more on collection. I think this is possibly legally wrong or certainly not moral. Drop the red food dye from mains and be honest about prices please. Still getting 4 stars as you would get 5 if honest.

Excellent food & service.. always friendly, nothing to much trouble.. cosy with a lovely atmosphere... I would 100% recommend this place.

First time here and what a gem, great food, friendly staff will definitely be returning 👍👍👍👍👍

Excellent food, served with a smile, and genuine smiles. Really cozy restaurant, with amazing range of choices. Steve, the owner, is an excellent host, who made sure our visit was a lovely evening. Thank you!

Took my Partner here she has never had an Indian meal in a proper Indian restaurant. Greeted by happy smiling staff and ordered drinks, Menu very extensive so we will be back to try more soon. The food from the starter through to desert was nothing short of fantastic lots of flavours and choice. I will do photos next time.

As ever top service friendly staff very good food and drinks not rushed what more could you ask for

Had a lovely meal and staff were lovely and helpful.

Hate giving poor reviews but my delivery was the worst Indian meal I have ever had. Poppadoms soft. Fish tikka cooked within an inch of its life so hard it was inedible. Tandoori Cocktail main was again cooked to death. Curry insipid watery and no flavour at all. I’m so sorry to post this but I-cannot believe the other review. £22 to throw in the bin. The food was nothing short of disgusting.

Ste the owner is the gentleman who started his restaurant skills way back in the 70's. He was a very loyal waiter at the Indian restaurant opposite The Theater Royal. He's dedicated his life to St Helens and I am proud that he serves the very best and fresh ingredients at his restaurant in Duke Street, 'The Balti Spice'. I highly recommend Ste's establishment. I will admit, I love Indian food and the Balti Spice, is certainly the best of the best. Ste also serves several very chilled beers.

The Currys are always delicious from this place, the service is amazing staff are very attentive

Been awhile since I have been, but food is always lovely, Steve has a good memory of what I used to always get, tried a new curry tonight. Perfect. Won't leave it as long next time. Thank you.

Excellent food, attentive staff and wonderful owner will be returning.

Ordered at 5.20pm... came at 5.55pm... gone for 6.20pm. I've spent many a night in this place and had a few deliveries too but that was the nicest thing I've tasted in a long long time from anywhere in the 🌎 Thank you Balti Spice Oh and ur driver was lovely too.

Food is really lovely and hits the taste buds in the right place. Pleasant staff as well

The chef has some real flavours popping in this place. If you can cast you're mind back to the old fashioned Indian restaurants then you are in for a treat. Yet this place has some really wholesomely touching foods. Like the rolling stones this place plays all of its old classic hits with a nostalgic passion for the past.🙏 Satisfaction is guaranteed 💜

Great venue great food and great staff thank you as always Steve

Had a takeaway terrible experience food very poor quality not impressed at all owner seemed to just shove the bag of food at me without a word said appears to be very clicky in there.won’t be returning.

The food is lovely and the staff were very nice and funny. Would recommend 😆💖💖

Excellent staff will cater to any food u wish for even do slimmers world meals just try it it's real tandoori cooking

Best curry ever Kathmandu, give it a whirl👍

Amazing quality food and service very reasonable prices and efficient delivery would definitely recommend

First order tonight as my usual curry spot has gone down hill and was very pleased. Hot, fresh and great portions. Was delivered very quick (around 20 minutes). Delivery woman was very polite and friendly. Next time I'd love a little wedge of lemon to squeeze into the Madras myself. I wonder if they'd accommodate it? I'll have to eat in sometime as the owner seems like a great guy from all the reviews I read before deciding to order. Thanks Balti Spice 👍🏻

Best Indian Restaurant! A wide variety of Indian dishes together with warm and friendly owner and staff. Goes that little bit further that makes all the difference. Reasonable prices too.

What a find. Would travel from Wales to visit again. Plenty of tasty food with friendly co-operative staff who wanted you to enjoy the whole experience. Brilliant.

Always a great curry, I've known Steve for 30 plus years and love to call in when I'm back in St Helens..