Based on 217 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 217 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 106 in 370 in Amber Valley
Nº 9 of 20 Indian in Amber Valley
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Visited for an early evening dinner with the family, the first time in well over a year.Food was really delicious, couldn't fault any of it and it did arrive mostly in good time.Recommended dishes, mushroom Biryiani, veg Pakoras and Afghan Chana. Top marks all round.What let the experience down for us though was the service.Not made to feel particularly welcome to start with, despite booking. And throughout the meal the service was not unfriendly as such but borderline so. And regarding the social distancing still in place - even though the restaurant was empty when we arrived, further diners were seated on the very next table, and the same for the following arrivals. No masks on anyone waiting on the tables.And at the end of the meal, no bill was forthcoming, felt ignored, had to be told to bring it!To sum up, super food but service needs to match please!
Ann-Marie O . 2021-11-07
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Ordered on line for delivery at 17.45hrs. Rang them at 18.20 as order had not arrived and was told it would be half hour. 19.30 it still had not arrived. Attempted for half an hour to get through on the phone to them. Finally spoke to them and they said a delivery driver has not turned up so can I collect it instead. By this time I was fuming. Demanded a full refund. We have given them a few chances in the past after messing up but this was the last time. I will never order from here again. It has gone downhill and they don't care about customer service
S5747LZtinam . 2021-10-01
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I ordered the Greasy Rice with the Saucy Spiced Grease Puddle and Two Chunks of Chewy Dry Chicken and a Clarty Nan with bad attitude. It was exactly right! I would recommend this restaurant to anybody that wants to feel used and disrespected on a grand scale. Looking forward to going back although, a heart attack and early burial would be preferable.
jacktE3869SI . 2021-09-25
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Went here on a Sunday night for the Sunday Special.Used to be excellent about 1/2 years ago. Obviously not been because of Covid until last week.New management from then.A. One person serving (wearing sunglasses on top of head)!!!!!B. Loud clubbing music blasting out (no Indian music)C. Front door wide open.(cold).D. No linen tablecloths on table now,nor linen napkins.E. Television on wall playing football.And this is supposedly an Indian restaurant on an evening for dinner.Will not be visiting again now. Used to be brilliant.Food was ok but not great.Too casual now like going to a pub for dinner...
Dawn M . 2021-08-22
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Visited the Bayleaf for the first time this week on recommendation by locals who had used them for takeaways. The food was freshly cooked and delicious. The host was extremely friendly and helpful explaining offers that he was putting on for eating in. The £10 special will definitely see us become regular clients. Also the ability to bring your own alcohol makes it an absolute winner with us. I would say put the location aside and give the Bayleaf a try. You’ll definitely be glad you did!!
Gjandme . 2021-06-25
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I called to place an order for 4 people on Sunday 10th Jan.We have never eaten here before but we decided to try somewhere new. Man on the phone was very rude. Explained we had someone who couldn’t eat dairy or egg and was he was very unhelpful and did not want to assist in finding out if certain foods contained dairy or egg( something he should know or at least find out). There is no information on the website regarding allergens either. The man made snide and sarcastic comments on the phone.Defiantly will never attempt to place an order with this Indian again.I have never had any issues ordering from any other local Indian takeaway and others have had a much better standard of customer service.
Katie12557 . 2021-01-10
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We ordered a curry through ‘just eat’, it finally came 1h50 later!! We had tried calling the phone number multiple times, but no answer. We also had this trouble when we ordered from them last time, only the man actually answered the phone with bad attitude at me for calling after waiting 2 hours! We won’t be ordering from them again, although the actual curry was nice and surprisingly warm, it is not worth the wait or the stress wondering whether it will actually turn up
sophiesA5400XH . 2020-12-27
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We have eaten in bayleaf before and its been fine. Ordered last night via justeat but very disappointed. Items forgotten from menu and unable to get through on the phone to inform them. Chicken tandoori special very dry and mixed kebab starter very poor in comparison to others. Tikka masala had a very fruity and rather odd taste, edible but wouldn't want it again.They may have gained from our missed items but will have lost our future trade. Shame-we'll stick with Codnor tandoori.
ohjo2015 . 2020-12-06
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Lovely tasty food and great service. Disappointed that one of the men working there used the ladies toilet, as the seat had been left up both times I went and we were the only diners in there.
Kellymarie98 . 2020-10-18
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On arrival we stood around at reception waiting for staff to come for a while and we was the only dinning customers there. The leather sofas need to be thrown away and the restaurant needs a good clean. We was finally seating and it taken a while for staff to serve us. We was only brought one drink, had to ask for the other we ordered and wait another 15 minutes before they said they don't have it. The communication of the staff is appalling however the food was enjoyable.
jacqueline g . 2020-10-11
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I've been going to BayLeaf for years and it has always ben brilliant. I went in the other noght to collect my order and it looks like it has changed hands as I didnt rcognise anyone.....and the meal was so dissapointing. Nothing like as good as I have come to expect. :-(
davidwN8131TQ . 2020-09-11
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Been going to Bayleaf for many years, best Indian restaurant and take away in the area. Fantastic food, great atmosphere. Ordered more takeaways since COVID19 but went into the restaurant tonight and the food was even better than before. 10/10 would recommend
Hannah D . 2020-07-24
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we had takeaway last night not very impressed at all i had lamb corma the rice and coconut was nice but the lamb was as tough as old boots as the saying goes the rest of the order was ok not great not what you would expect from a curry house
andrewjdchristian . 2020-05-05
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Ordered takeaway via Just Eat. Arrived 1 hour 45 minutes late by which time (after trying to call the restaurant and getting constant engaged) we’d given up, cooked something and eaten. We refused delivery and agreed with the very apologetic delivery guy that they would refund us. No refund received so called restaurant to be told to phone Just Eat. We call Just Eat who call the restaurant to be told they were to busy to talk to them. Just Eat now saying we have to call the restaurant and get then restaurant to call them! Crazy and awful service! Restaurant is clearly over trading at the detriment of good customer service. My advice would be to avoid the takeaway service and go elsewhere.
uk_visitors001 . 2020-03-28
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Could get out so had a take away and it was excellent, as good as it is eating in, same great flavour and prompt service. It came hot and on time would recommend to anyone.
diannehP6533QE . 2020-01-03
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Fancied a change so ordered from here, Big mistake. Food took 1,55 hours to arrive, Nann and rice missing from order but charged for. Food was cold and portion size very small. Dont bother if I were you.
Geoff C . 2019-12-21
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A birthday visit with the family.We all love this restaurant, even the kids.It was empty when we arrived which was not a complete surprise as it was still early.However they do have a really good special offer available Tuesday's and Sundays (£11.95 for 4 courses) and as it was Sunday we were surprised it didn't fill up. It's also a Bring your Own alcohol establishment so more money can be saved as well.No complaints at all regarding the food, it was absolutely delicious. Good choices for vegetarians and main courses were devoured by all. I could eat the Paneer Tikka every day!I'm afraid the service let the side down this time though. Started off well but then we were left really and had to chase up the dessert menu (after a good 10 mins, then one of the desserts was completely wrong) and the bill. For most of our meal we were the only diners there so the lack of service surprised us - felt like we'd been forgotten which is obviously not the best feeling.Another small party did arrive as we were finishing up and the waiter did sound a bit terse with them so perhaps it wasn't a good day for him.The restaurant is nicely decorated but the toilet does need refurbishing to bring it up to the same standard.So to sum up - fabulous food but service needs work.
Ann-Marie O . 2019-11-19
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Place was empty but good for us as we got exclusive service. Waiter was a star bringing us sauces to try. Excellent food will defo be back again and also trying takeaways
E1680XNalanb . 2019-10-09
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Been going for takeaways here for literally years and was always more than happy with the service , price and most importantly the taste of the dishes, as we are four in the family we all normally have the same dishes when ordering , I have noticed of late that the serving sizes are getting smaller and the chicken is tough and difficult to chew , all of us agreed tonight it will be the last time that we order from this establishment, due to the food being dull and definitely not the treat is has been in the past
Renaissance1770 . 2019-07-20
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Starters of panner tikka and chicken tikka. I had Northern Bengal Garlic chilli lamb. it was amazing. The wife had chicken korma boring but she says it was fabulous. Both the lamb and chicken was so tender and tasty. Staff friendly. Great. Cheap night on Sunday too.
colinn988 . 2019-07-07
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Food was delicious and looked amazing on the plate...fast and friendly staff.will definitely visit again 😊🍽
Neen78 . 2019-07-06
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Great place love the food staff friendly great prices never full .always quick service and you can bring in your own beer
wayne1968x . 2019-04-26
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Standards have droped a little since mo and ali returned to brum . Still good quality but not the same, will probably stick to takeaways.
Smalleydinners . 2019-01-15
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Ordered food at 18 10 was delivered at 7 40 food cold and rubbish for the money never again had to heat up in microwave still Hungary not enough food for the money
Christine G . 2019-01-01
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Visited with family for a Christmas get together.we all ordered different meals I had Malayan prawn curry and lemon rice the food was full of flavour and good portion sizes. The food came out all together without having to wait long i would highly recommend a visit here.
amira b . 2018-12-17
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After `meaning to visit` for a long time I finally get to go twice within a week!
hoonaloon . 2018-11-20
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Went bayleaf with a couple mates not long ago. First of all, when asking for poppadoms, I requested a normal poppadom and a spicy poppadom. The waiter looked at me with pure disgust like I had just slaughtered his child?? Come on mate. The service from the waiter was generally embarrassing, had such a bad attitude towards us for no apparent reason. When my curry came out, it was completely wrong. I informed the worker who took my order, he insisted I ordered a chicken tikka balti when I clearly ordered a madras. Fair enough if he brought me out a curry called a padras or somet but the two don’t even sound the same! Two minutes after he took away the chicken tikka balti, a ‘madras’ came out.. suspicious to say the least. The curry tasted like a fire from the pits of hell!! Blatantly whacked a few more chillis in before serving it to me. Like I said, usually alrate but I was left more than disappointed.
DerryHickman . 2018-11-19
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Gorgeous food as usual ! Hot and delivered quickly. Can’t fault bay leaf one bit! 😍 order once a week and never had a bad meal !
Leighann54 . 2018-06-05
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So this is the third time the Bayleaf at Heanor have failed to deliver the food, each time they've say an hour and it's 2hr + delivery - the apologize but nothing improves.
Chris R . 2018-03-10
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BEST INDIAN I'VE BEEN TO....My dish....Ali's special...amazing, and cannot go wrong with bring your own drink! Not the only one thinking so...it was packed by 7pm.
Izhallsworth . 2018-03-03
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Takeaway ordered. Took 20 mins. Friendly staff. Food was great. Will become a regular place to visit.
Rich B . 2018-02-05
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love the food but don't eat in as its too cold when you go in to sit which is a shame with the food being so nice
richog50 . 2018-01-24
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It is with huge sadness I write this as we’ve always had lovely service and great food. However, I can honestly say you ruined our Christmas. The food was barely edible. It was cold and not what we ordered. I tried to speak to you about it but you simply shrugged it off. I am so disappointed and will never ever recommend you to anyone nor will I come to your awful restaurant again.
552heleng . 2017-12-29
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Visited Bay Leaf many times. Always had a fantastic meal. Staff very good, choices of food excellent
Marilyn B . 2017-12-22
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Went Thursday with Friends and had a really good meal, all of us ordered different dishes but all arrived on time and freshly cooked. Good night out and not too expensive either
Romano489 . 2017-12-18
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Excellent, opened the doors at just gone 5pm for a 5.30pm start.Had Ali's special and hubby had Rogan josh....absolutely beautiful....would recommend to anyone. The Best Heanor's got to offer !!
Izhallsworth . 2017-11-17
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Had another family meal here staff friendly and helpful. The restaurant has a good choice on the menu and very good value for money Would recommend this restaurant
teamhalliday . 2017-09-05
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It's ok. I wouldn't go out of my easy to re visit. Never busy when I attend. Service very good....
l5s1 . 2017-09-03
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Been here numerous times for a Indian and yet again it was sublime visited with my girlfriend and the in laws, currys was on par as usual and the staff were helpful and friendly throughout our service. Would recommend a meal here any day of the week.
willdcfc . 2017-08-25
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Ordered at 7.45 and food never arrived after 2 hours contacted bay leaf they said it would be 5 minutes. Still no food arrived so phoned again. Couldn't get through for 20 mins. Eventually spoke to manager who was rude and said I should understand they were very busy. No apology. Phoned just eat and cancelled order. 10 minutes later order arrived. 2 hours and 45 minutes after originally ordered and 10 minutes after cancelling. No apologies totally unacceptably. Will not be ordering from here again.
Muchell3 W . 2017-08-19
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Yo he visitado muchos restaurantes indios y tengo mis favoritos pero donde este lugar totalmente destacaba era el gran menu. . . fuimos a la opción sana, sin ghee y más ajo y fue fuera de este mundo. Realmente especial.
Stubsy7 . 2017-05-24
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We ordered a takeaway from the bayleaf on a Saturday evening for 5 people. Normally the food takes a while for delivery on a weekend but we were told 1hr and that is what it took. We were not disappointed either. The food was amazing. Not any oil in the sauces that is normally the case with some curry houses. The flavours were excellent and a good level of heat without being overpowering (I opted for the chicken madras) They even sent some complimentary onion bhaji and a few popadoms which was a nice touch. If you are within the Heanor radius highly recommend
mattlou123 . 2017-05-23
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Great food, used this restaurant for numerous take away food, always been on time and received hot. Booked through Hungry House.
ejb542016 . 2017-04-08
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Ordered a takeaway from bay leaf on a friday night. Id been warned by friends it sometimes takes awhile but this wasnt the case. The food seemed really fresh and was very tasty. I'll definitely but using this place as my regular indian from now on.
cpbaker1 . 2017-04-02
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Took my mum here for the Tuesday night special. Great food , good service and can take your own beers too . And only 8.95 for it too
Chapo1973 . 2017-03-26
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Visited here in October with brother, sister and brothers wife. I now live in the North East, where the Indian restaurants are superior to Derbyshire ones. Despite this fact, Bay leaf surprised me it was excellent, great food and service. My sister isn't a big indian food, I recommended tandoori chicken for her, she loved it. I also like that you can take your own alcohol, as the premises don't have a licence. Highly recommend this indian, reasonable prices too..
MATT07seaham . 2017-02-10
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Went to the Bay Leaf for the first time with friends on a Sunday night. Staff were very pleasant, nice surroundings, and a great price for a lovely 3 course meal. Will be returning.
Cock_sparrer . 2017-02-06
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We had a christmas dinner here.....The family....8 Adults and 6 children were made most welcome, nothing was too much trouble to the staff.The food was excellent.A great venue for a family meet up
Geoffrey L . 2017-02-03
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On visiting tonight I was totally disappointed. Been lots of times before. Booked table with high chair. Arrived and high chair was a death trap. Broken tray held together with duct tape, filthy and broken straps. Could not seat baby! Asked if there was another chair and was told there was... but it was much worse and this one wasn't so bad!! My 8 month old had to sit on my knee!! 3 hours for a starter and main course! Horrendous! Staff also unhelpful and terrible service. Disappointed!!! Won't be going back!!
sfrost1 . 2017-01-22
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I'm not really a fan of Indian food but my family had a birthday meal at the Bay Leaf and after that meal, I was speechless. I come here every week due to the quality of the food and the excellent service. The waiters are extremely friendly as they are always checking up on us and making sure we are happy. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone who has had a bad experience with Indian restaurants. They also have a new range of softwares where we can order food from; which makes it easier for me to order online. They have excellent Sunday and Tuesdays offers as well as their takeaways offers. Overall I'd definitely recommend this lovely place
Mike2627 . 2017-01-21
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Had Christmas dinner here for second year running and will be going again next Christmas Wonderful food, great service.
20051961 . 2017-01-10
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Always an excellent meal, whether eating in or takeaway.I love the tandoori mixed grill and chicken pathia are particular favourites of mine .
Vicky M . 2017-01-02
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My husband and I had a reservation for New Year's Eve. I was. A little worried has we had previously tried a takeaway previously and it wasn't very good. But we decided to give it a try esp has it's located at the top of our street so in walking distance so no expensive. NYE taxi or my husband having to not have a drink and go by car. Our. Reservation was for 8pm we arrived on time and has the resturant was very busy we had a short wait for table. The tables are just laid out with plate knife and fork no napkin either cloth or paper so very basic. It's a bring your own alcohol they provide glasses and soft drinks. We ordered a couple of pappadoms and pickle tray. The choice of pickles very good. I order chicken tandoori for starter my husband had mix kebab. Again very nice but I have had better elsewhere , for. Mains my husband had chicken Bruma and I had prawn bryiani plus a couple of naan breads. Both nice but that's it nice not great. We had previously visited jeera at codnor which on any other given day easy to get to via local bus. And in every way in another league. Service was good but found the staff curt and unfriendly at bayleaf. Price wise was reasonaable would I go again , probably depending on budget but personally I would prefer to pay a bit more and go to jeera at codnor
mollymagooDerby . 2017-01-01
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Amazing value on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Great service, tasty food. Super value. So lucky to live round the corner .
justine s . 2016-12-11
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Very attractive from the outside, and indeed, inside!Friendly welcome, excellent choice of food and all served quickly and efficiently.3 great curries. You wouldn't really expect a lot from a restaurant in a fairly industrial market town like good old Heanor but you'd be wrong. This really was excellent fare and well worth a visit. I know we'll be going back although it's certainly not our closest "Indian" restaurant.
bazatpond . 2016-12-02
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We have had a fair few curries from here wether we eat in or takeway we had one just monday and it didnt let us down!! We often try different dishes all as good as each other! Highly recommend!!
Dane G . 2016-10-29
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The food from this place used to be gorgeous but recently I've found it disgusting, it's always cold upon delivery, late and they always get it wrong and forget things you've ordered. The staff are not friendly either. Horrible frozen chicken pieces and every dish tastes the same, either sweet or savoury just a different colour. Standards have dropped
louise c . 2016-09-16
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Ordered for take away and meals were below standard poppadoms were soggy and was charged for more than we ordered. Chutney trays were missing mango chutney. Not satisfied for the 30 pound we paid over priced for what we had though the delivery driver was nice and trying to help with price of takeaway
A TripAdvisor Member . 2016-09-10
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Absolutely terrible experience when ordering a take away from the Bayleaf tonight.We made the order through JustEat at 7:30pm and the estimated time of arrival was 8:20 We phoned back at 8:35 to ask where our order was and when we could expect it.No explanation was given but they asked if we were able to collect which would allow us a £8 discount. After stating we ordered a takeaway for a reason we were then promised the food would be with us shortly.at 9:10 we phoned again and was told our meal would now be free and with us shortly.At 9:40ish we finally recieved our food.We had ordered; 2mains,2nan,1rice, poppadoms & bottle of coke.Both mains were clearly microwaved at short notice, both Nans also cold and rubbery. The Korma was bland and tasteless, made worse by the luke warm sauce that rapid went cold (15seconds roughly).The Diet Cola we had ordered was already open and flat and as i already mentioned the nans cold and rubbery. Over 2hrs from ordering to recieving our food and it was by far the WORST takeaway experience i have ever had. No apology was given upon delivery and although we were not charged for the meal i didnt end up eating it as i was actually past the point of hunger by the time it finally arrived and it was barely worth eating at all.I will never order from here again!
Albert P . 2016-09-05
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Decided to give Bay Leaf a whirl due to our usual choice (Nirvana) being shut. Ordered the set meal for four and collected. On getting home we realised that they had forgotten to include a couple of items. Annoying, but easy to rectify, I phoned them to advise. I was told if I came round before they closed (it was 10.50pm) then they would give me the missing items. Having already unpacked the food and sat down to eat I didn't fancy going out to pick up some food that I had paid for that they had forgotten to include. Not even an apology. Never mind, I suggested that they drop it round (especially as we only live half a mile away). I was told that they wouldn't do this despite this being their mistake (cheers guys, who said that customer service was dead?!) at which point I hung up having learned my lesson not to bother using them again. Turns out that it's not a great loss as the food was mediocre at best, very greasy, quite bland (almost like frozen oven food) and small portions. Can genuinely say that I have eaten better supermarket ready meals. Won't bother again, not only for the food but especially for the exceptionally poor service. Possibly the biggest waste of £50 I have ever spent.
Ian H . 2016-09-05
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My wife and I had a lovely meal on a Tuesday night and although it was busy they found us a table The menu was vast with a good range of food All in all a good night
shaunjosummer . 2016-08-24
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Bay Leaf is a lovely restaurant with a take-out option. The choices on the menu is plentiful, the quality of the food is great and the portion size is exactly right.I ordered take-out and was not disappointed. The food was lovely with the added bonus of free popadoms & dips. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.
ClanIrvine . 2016-07-05
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Awful from the start 9 of us sat waiting 30 mins but was never asked regarding drinks etc only 3 took our own . Then my 2 sons ordered the mix tandoori grill the chicken portion was raw and they have been ill all night . The scampi for my granddaughter was disgusting and the omelette meal not much better ,1 nan bread arrived after the main was nearly finished and they still charged me £100 for this ruined family meal . We have dined at the Bayleaf many times since it opened but last night was the worst meal experience EVER at ANY restaurant .
Bri53s . 2016-06-20
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We visited here on Tuesday night and they have a deal for 4 courses around £8. There were 7 of us in total age range 3 going up to 55. Everyone enjoyed it.We all took our own drinks as they do not serve alcohol here but you can take your own and they will provide glasses and ice, I even took water for the children.We parked opposite the Red Lion pub and it was only a short walk up the hill.We will definitely return.
Loving life, live it. . 2016-06-01
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Brill place to eat. We went early doors and we're pleased we had as the place got very busy. Food and service were excellent. Resturant also very busy with takeaway meals. Only thing that bothered us was the phone constantly ringing with orders whilst we were having our meal.
87Karen1963 . 2016-05-07
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Cannot fault the food from bay leaf always yummy even takeaways are delivered hot and are full of flavour lovely staff always happy to help. Well done bay leaf
georgina h . 2016-04-26
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We went here on Thursday to celebrate a family members birthday, there were only us and one more table all evening but that meant we got excellent service.The food was really nice and such a pity that it was not busier.We will definitely visit again, only one problem was the parking- there was none so I had to be dropped off outside while my husband tried to find somewhere which was quite difficult as the Fair was on the market, so he ended up parking in Tesco car park risking a fine.
LYNN229 . 2016-04-03
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My son booked a table for 4 of us to go at 7.30, When we got there it was very busy so expected to have to wait a little while to be served. Order taken and yes we did wait. When the food came it did look nice and the rest of the party enjoyed thier food. My meal was supposed toapologised be a shashlik chicken bhuna (not sure about spelling) it was mixed meat and sea food not at all what i had ordered. I told the waiter, and he did offer to change it.This would have mean't everyone finishing there meals and me just starting mine, not a good idea. Went to pay and was asked if we had enjoyed it, I told them the situation, he said sorry we will get it right next time. The least they could have done is to have adjusted the bill. Don't think i will go again.
mrhappy53 . 2016-03-20
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Ordered take away should habe been delivered by twenty five past eight, at twenty to nine it had not arrived. I rang they told me it would arrive until five to nine that was to late due to work, when I questioned why was it going to be that late when I was told it was going to be twenty five past eight I got told I wasn't telling the truth, I have found out since that Bay leaf were not telling the truth and the order should have been with me at twenty five past eight. Beware and do not order take away from these people. They are rude and unhelpful.
Vanessa L . 2016-03-19
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Ordered food at 7pm for 9pm delivery. Finally arrived at 10pm lukewarm. Really disappointed as the food there is usually fantastic but probably will not eat there again as they didn't seem to care when I rang to complain. Great chefs let down by typical British service
Martin M . 2016-03-19
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lovely food, do some good offers and varied menu , take your own alcohol makes it a cheap night , good for any occasion
ilvgreece . 2016-03-17
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visited with family and friends, the curries are lovely do some good offers, nice to be able to take you own alcohol, one downside is if there are a few of you there can be a bit of a delay , but we rush to much
kmr67 . 2016-03-17
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Went with a friend on a Friday eve....lots of people popping in for take away but the restaurant was quiet.The mixed starter was nice. Mains, I had a lamb dish...the sauce was tasty but the lamb was quite tough. I also didn't like that curry was just served on your plate rather than in a bowl so you couldn't share. Really good naan bread.The staff where friendly enough and you can take your own drink so makes it a cheap night.
birgiss . 2016-03-15
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I like the Bay Leaf. I've tried many many Indian Restaurants and I keep coming back to the Bay Leaf.I'm Scottish, in Glasgow we get served curry full of spices and flavour. Unfortunately in England the majority of curries taste to me like cardboard. Why in the relatively small distance of 290 miles can you go from flavour heaven to the equivalent of magnolia paint cuisine? (Don't get me started on how utterly bereft of flavour Chinese restaurants are in England)If you own an Indian restaurant in England, do me a favour and call one in Glasgow and ask them to explain the concept of Chicken Pakora & Vegetable Pakora and Pakora Sauce the colour of Peptobismol (pink) that tastes divine! Some places here do pakora but it's an insult to the name and akin to an act of war or treason.Anyway, I digressBay Leaf is the closest curry I can get that tastes as good as a curry should.The Chicken Tikka Bhuna is spot on.It's very very good.The restaurant is spacious and the staff are always really nice.The delivery guys are also very polite and courteous
Wilding M . 2016-03-08
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The Bay Leaf is a little gem of a restaurant. The food is excellent, the staff friendly and the place very clean. You do have to take your own alcohol but they do serve soft drinks, and we didn't find this a problem.
gillyb0b2014 . 2016-03-05
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A group of 8 of us eat here in the new year, as I'm no longer a DE75 resident I'd not eaten here for a few years.Please to say the food was as superb as I remember, full of flavour even if you opt for a 'hot' dish.You need to take your own alcohol but with the Red Lion just over the round it couldn't be easier.Service was good, I'd highly recommend and very reasonably priced too.
HeanorPaul . 2016-02-17
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Lovely Christmas day meal at Bayleaf and staff couldn't do enough for us, will definitely be going again
Sandra C . 2016-01-13
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Our family had a fabulous Christmas lunch I had the Indian one and rest of the family had English . It was the first time my mother had been in an Indian restaurant and really enjoyed it . So well presented and served and the staff are lovely , great to chat too . We go most weeks and never had a bad meal ...., best Indian around :) We'll book again for next Christmas :)
Ashleykaren3 . 2016-01-12
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We came Christmas Day and the meal was excellent and the service great and cheerfulWe come at least once a month and love it
Shaun F . 2016-01-12
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We been for last two years . Christmas Day. Food was excellent as is the service. We also have takeaways. Which are always lovely . Would definitely recommend it. Ali and Mo and all staff are very friendly too.
Michelle B . 2016-01-10
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All had a a fantastic meal on Christmas day, me and my husband had the Indian meal which was heaven and our children and parents had the traditional meal which they loved! Always go to Bayleaf when it's our anniversary or birthdays too. Although I would go here every week love it! Highly recommend eating here xx
Plantess . 2016-01-10
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I'd like to say it was awful so that no one else goes on Christmas day but I can't because it was awesome !!! Wonderful food, great service/staff and an amazing price.Will be going again next Christmas
20051961 . 2015-12-25
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Visited numerous times excellent food friendly great service. Always made to feel very welcome. Use take away service often can be busy but a testimony to how good they are.
Sharron76 . 2015-11-26
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We visit the Bayleaf on a regular basis as a family of four. We have two boys age six and nine and they absolutely love it. The food is superb and always cooked and served to perfection, I love the tandoori mixed grill. My youngest son is a big fan of the panel saag too.Keep up the good work Bayleaf.
Vicky M . 2015-11-25
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Lovely restaurant, staff are always great they know the menu very well so if you're unsure they will always help you and even slightly tweek the curries to suit your taste.You will not find a better Indian around this area! Never had a bad meal, so tasty, served piping hot - not got a bad thing to say at all! Cannot recommend enough!
elwoodcock94 . 2015-11-23
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The restaurant was clean and bright, very friendly staff and a good selection of foods, (I have used them as a take away), The service was second to non and the food first class,
traveling-man197e . 2015-11-14
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Great food and exceptional service, a nicely set out restaurant and if you order & collect there's 20% discount! BrilliantI would recommend Bay Leaf to anyone
Galagirl2002 . 2015-11-14
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Fantastic meal really nice staff would deff use and recommend again :) have had loads of takeout meals as well and just the Same quality food as you would get if you were eating in
Isabella C . 2015-10-27
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We turned up on a Friday evening with friends and they managed to get us a table for 8 on the spot! The food was delivered to the table quickly and was very tasty, more than enough to fill us all with plenty left over. Naan breads are big enough to share. The fact that you can bring your own booze is great as it helps minimise the cost of the meal overall! There was no pressure to get out when we were done allowing us to have a great meal and catch up.
78Sare . 2015-10-22
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Called here on a weeknight with friends, very nice meal (possibly a bit expensive) pity we was the only group in but will call again.
Ray_nich . 2015-09-24
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I order from here every time for a curry. Even though I do love there food. I don't think there service is the best... Your always waiting well over hour and half for your delivery. I've had quite a few occasions where I find myself waiting rediculous amounts of time. Even though I do try to be understanding that at weekends they are busy. They just seem to not really give much care with deliveries if I didn't like there food so much I definitely would go else where cause the waiting is beyond a joke. I've even ordered tonight at half 10pm and been told to expect my food at 5 past 12am!!! Who wants to eat curry at that hour on a sober mind haha
Chantelle K . 2015-09-19
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Fabulous food and service. Lovely lively atmosphere. Will definitely be going back and would definitely recommend!!
Jobib89 . 2015-09-05
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Went to celebrate a birthday and anniversary, I am really glad we chose the bay leaf, the service was attentive , pleasant and quick, and the food was exemplary, cannot fault this place at all, will definitely be going back there.
Barry A . 2015-08-29
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Top Indian, staff are very polite and the food is amazing, I have eaten here a lot and ill be back again soon.
Viking2136 . 2015-08-25
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As a very fussy vegetarian I was worried they would not be able to cater for me. However they spent their time talking about what sort of curry would meet my fussy requirements and I must say the curry did not disappoint. I have been back 3 times since and each time they are friendly and the food is amazing.
Kelstaroo . 2015-08-25
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Absolutely fantastic night, great food and great service from mo and the boys, 19 of us for our daughters 18th. I dropped some balloons and stuff off earlier in the day and they made the table look great. They never left us waiting for anything, all the starters came out together as did the mains and they didn't get a single thing wrong. We got a bit loud as you do when your in a big group (sorry mo) but they were absolutely brilliant....Top lads (chefs too) top restaurant !!!
Richard H . 2015-08-02
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The food was lovely when it arrived BUTThey are more concerned with dealing with takeaways then people eating in the restaraunt When we sat down we waited 10 mins before we were asked if we wanted poppadoms we said yes and it was 10 mins before the dips arrived and then we waited another 10 mins for the poppadoms total 20 mins they took our main meal order at 8.30 and it came to the table at 9.30 one hour later in the mean time they had sent out lots of takeaways Very very very poor table service!!!!Would not have a meal in this restaraunt again.
Hilary S . 2015-07-24
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Went on a Tuesday evening this week for their £8.95 offer. Friendly waiters greeted me on arrival. It's bring your own alcohol so I was provided with a pint glass for my beer. I had green pepper filled with minced lamb and salad for starter and it was delicious. For mains I had Chicken Bunha with special rice and a cheese and tomato nan. The portion sizes were very generous with loads of chicken and the nan bread was huge and tasted lovely. I would definitely visit again in the future.
DLucas2014 . 2015-07-16
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The food here is nice and I would recommend but I compare this to Nirvana up the road which is amazing. The food is tasty and the nans are loaded with fillings. Worth a visit tho if your in the area
Kelly B . 2015-07-15
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We always get take aways from here and the staff couldn't be nicer. We sat in one evening and our experience was even better. Took own beer and they gave us glasses. The naan breads are huge. We will be back again!
ljbrown7 . 2015-07-13
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