Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant & Takeaway in Isle of Wight

lovely indian food friendly helpful staff,

Very tasty, excellent spicy tastes, good portions, would definitely recommend. Royal Korma was delicious but not on your options to review. Basic chicken curry was really tasty

We enjoyed a nice meal here. The restaurant was quite quiet as it was a Sunday evening, however, the staff were friendly and helpful. Food was tasty and portions were generous.

We were very impressed with the quality of food and service, with a smile, run by a lovely couple. The price was very reasonable too. They do not have a license to serve alcohol but you can take your own. You can order a takeaway if you wish. We would highly recommend.

Had a very nice meal here last week - great pickle tray with very fresh poppadoms, then baltis, naan and rice. Naan was outstanding balti delicious and the rice was great. Service was friendly and prompt but not hurried. Delightful.

Staying at white cliff bay holiday park and they delivered for £6 delivery to here, driver was really good ( it’s a caravan holiday park ). Food was good, chicken pakora wasn’t all that wouldn’t recommend though the masala ect was very nice. Thanks

Food gorgeous, service amazing. Very good value for money. £16 for Sunday banquet, more than enough to eat for 1 person & at that price can’t go wrong. Definitely will be back.

Just had lovely banquet meal , Sam & staff looked after us very well , I had Lamb Sag, as always meat melts in mouth , & was so looking forward to there Nan Bread , you Won't taste better anywhere. Also Banquet price is still £16.99, as was last year. Brilliant guys 😇

Book a table over the phone for 8pm do 4 people,we have been regular customers to a degree of recent.Met with a virlmof about 15 who is clueless,can't speak hardly any English and just sd 8.30m?..I said no we've booked a table at 8am.Restaraunt was overly busy and clearly had no idea how to treat people..no explanation just left us waiting in the lobby Would never recommend this place to anyone.

Bayleaf Restaurant is an absolute gem. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was captivated by the elegant decor and warm, inviting atmosphere. The service was impeccable - the staff were attentive and knowledgeable, providing recommendations that perfectly suited my tastes.

recently dined at Bayleaf Indian Restaurant and was thoroughly impressed with the experience from start to finish. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with a modern yet cozy interior that makes you feel instantly at home. The service was impeccable; our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations. We started with the house special appetizer, which was a delightful mix of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. For the main course, and it was cooked to perfection. The flavors were well-balanced, and the presentation was beautiful Overall, Byleaf Indian Restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special night out, this place has something for everyone. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an outstanding dining experience. I can't wait to return!

Excellent service and food was delicious.Prices were reasonable.Definitely Recommended.😊🤤

Thank you so much everyone❤️ because so nice service👌 good food😋😋

The food is very delicious and prices reasonable.

I went for vacation with my family and went to BAY LEAF Indian Restaurant due to hunger. Welcome service was wonderful . Then I ordered Indian foods. It was a very delicious meal.The restaurant was very quiet and the music was great,I thank the head chef for serving such a beautiful meal

Worst food I had in my whole life

Excellent food and service. Will obviously visit again.

Visiting IOW for a week's holiday. Our dinner plans fell through so needed something to be delivered to Bembridge. Ordering online was quick and delivery arrived earlier than expected. Delivery driver was amazing and food was out of this world. Best Indian takeaway I've had in my 34 years. We had the chicken tikka rogon, garlic chilli chicken, onion bhaji, pilau rice and garlic naan. Would honestly return to IOW just for this meal :) thank you!

Excellent food and great friendtly service. Will definitely return.

Would well recommend this place

I have been for dinner it is very nice food , I really liked it ,prices are also very reasonable.

We visited Bayleaf restaurant on a lazy Thursday evening. We were greeted with a smile and served delicious food. Both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes were delectable. Chef was kind enough to keep some of the dishes mild enough for the kids. Butter garlic naan was fluffy and soft. Our favourites were garlic chicken, mutton curry and matar paneer. Mango and mint chutney that come with poppadoms could have been better. Definitely recommended if you are looking for good indian curry.

We ordered a take away delivery from here 3 times while on holiday spending well over £150. The first 2 times we were obviously pleased with which is why we ordered for the third time. The third time was a Saturday night so I’m guessing they were busy, but no excuse for the mess up they made. We were staying at a holiday park near by and the driver continuously rang us to say he couldn’t find our caravan, which we understand can be hard to find, but we would have been happy to collect from reception again as we did the first 2 times, this went on for about 15 mins - by the time the food got to us it was just about warm. We opened the bag and the food looked like it had been thrown in there was grease on absolutely everything, and they had forgot my naan bread. When we rang to say they hadn’t given my naan they said they would deliver it right away. About 10 mins later we got a call and they said they wanted to give a refund instead of the naan. They offered to bring the money back to our caravan the next day, we told them that we were going home the next morning, so the only offer they gave us was that they wanted my card details to refund us, I was not happy to give my card details when we originally paid by cash, so we got no naan and no refund. This has now put us off returning which is such a shame as we were happy with the food. Service not so good.

One of the best indian restaurant in isle of wight fo nice n Halal food, so no hesitate to have food fo Muslim people. Highly recommended!!

Great service, the food was absolutely fine and good . Lovely environment 🤍

Outstanding service, friendly staff, good value for money and fantastic food. It must if you come to the island to visit to Takeaway or to eat in recommend 110%

The food and service here is absolutely amazing, the best Indian restaurant on the Isle of Wight! Thank you😇😍

Best indian curry on island specially best chili nan and good service.one best thing you can bring your drinks ❤️❤️

Really good food should try everyone Special thank to chef

Quality food with best service well mannered & polite behaviour. There price of foods are reasonable also the environment is satisfactory, highly recommend 😊

Very moderate - can only recommend if you don’t have any option at all Chicken tikka wasn’t cooked well and replaced Portions are very less and half cooked Chicken tikka Biryani was ok No alcohol - byob as per policy Chicken tandoori was just burnt Not very satisfying experience

Lovely experience at this nice little restaurant. The food was great, the staff were extremely accommodating and courteous. My only issue was the noisy customers who we had to sit next to, but definitely coming back on our next holiday. Thaaaanks

We travel from London foods was tasteless dry chicken I never had this kind of Indian food and every dish they using food colour it’s not healthy I would like add dishes pictures I’m not going?

We went to Bay Leaf restaurant with a group of friends to celebrate. The portions of the starters were so small and tasteless that we left before ordering any mains. Specifically we got the lamb kebab, chicken tikka, paneer tikka and mixed grill. All the food were tiny portions around 4 small pieces and incredibly bland. I would definitely not recommend.

Had my dinner at Bayleaf restaurant. Special curries were served each one tastes really outstanding, delicious and flavorful i really enjoyed it.

The chef, Sayeem was fantastic He personally took the effort in creating a bespoke experience for us Really happy with the food and most importantly the feeling of being listened to

Great food, service first class and atmosphere so relaxed. We have just finished a fantastic meal and have to say the quality of our food was outstanding. Special thanks to Aisha front of house and Sam the chef see you again soon.

Excellent set menu for 4, and great value too. If you like traditional Indian style curry you will not be disappointed. If I lived here, this would be my go to restaurant. Lovely.

Got caught out here as you need to bring your own alcohol.

It was lovely day with Bayleaf food, Nan breads so nice and soft like home made and currys. Highly recommended!

Very family friendly, great service, friendly environment

Had a delicious chicken jalfrezi last night, was lovely and spicy enough, but with tender chicken and onions and peppers, would definitely recommend! Staff were helpful and welcoming on arrival, would recommend for locals or tourists to try or your missing out!😍

The food is ok but the quantity of biriyani and other rice dishes was very little. We had to order 2 bowl of rice dishes for one person. Some curry dishes were very sweet, dishes weren't indian taste.

Great service. Really tasty food. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will be using again.

10 stars! The food and service here is absolutely amazing, the best Indian restaurant on the Isle of Wight! I would definitely recommend head chef Sam's special Garlic Chilli Chicken Masala, you cannot get this anywhere else!

We did book the table and went on time. but a long wait of more than an hour and a feeble response. Though they call it Indian food, it is a horrible food, there is no taste/flavour or quality or quantity. It is kind of very dry.. and very expensive. I wouldn't suggest you to go. You can very well choose to go to any English restaurant or pizza shop to have good food and save your time & money.

We went for lunch and dinner. The food was great and the service was incredible. They took our order even when the restaurant was closed for lunch. Vegetable Biriyani was awesome. Thank you.

By leaf has very kind staffs and foods are delicious, I will visit again, I will recommend to others.

Came here on the strength of the online reviews and so glad we did!! Food was delicious with great portions. The staff were first class particularly Lewis who was so attentive, polite and efficient. Highly recommended!!!

Great service. huge plus for warm plates and homemade nan bread but... very plain mains with no taste and lack of meat inside... 5 times more sauce than meat... not recommending chutney trai... poor quality chutney ect. If I would ever get back then I would only get few starters and skip the main courses. it need someone to sort out main courses... then it will be top class Indian restaurant! in general 3/5

Best restaurant on the island . Food outstanding staff professional and friendly . They advised on dishes etc wonderful atmosphere .

Just had the most gorgeous meal at the Bayleaf, cooked to perfection. Each dish was just beautiful. The best Indian food ever. To top it off, cooked, served, by lovely staff.

The curry was really delicious. Best ever food i have ever had in my life it seems like there is a magic in chef's hand.The behaviour of all sfuff excellent really Professional

Very friendly helpful staff! Clearly typed itemised bill. Piping hot tasty food.Definitely returning with another couple we know.

We found this place by chance and we’re luckily thrilled with the visit. We eat strictly vegetarian and spoke to the attendant in advance. The food was freshly prepared and excellent quality and very tasty. The naan bread were very soft and warm. Lot of parking at rear of restaurant. Would definitely recommend this place to any travellers.

Absolutely delicious food beautiful My regular take away restaurant The Staff for nice and polite Good people 😊👌🏽💯

An excellent meal. Very pleasant people.

There should be something lower than TERRIBLE. I would have give this place not a zero but a NEGATIVE marking. The food was way worse than TERRIBLE. Every dish was sweet, god knows why. Being a proud Indian I very well know my dishes and curries, and whatever this restaurant is making is defo not Indian. Every dish tastes like dessert, from Korma to lamb bhuna, prawn jalfrezi to chicken tikka. The worst food I have ever eaten in my entire life across the planet. They should be banned from making Indian food and would class their restaurant as a dessert parlour. TERRIBLE FOOD ! TERRIBLE FOOD ! TERRIBLE FOOD

So good . Live in London so spoilt with what you can get delivered. This place is superb. We have probably had about 15 meals from here. Always faultless . It’s a quality place

We went to this restaurant and it was not a good experience since the food is far from authentic Indian food. The staff and waiters are very courteous but this review is for food only.

This place is amazing and I can’t fault the staff especially the chef Sam his cooking is Devine, best Indian on the island by far

The restaurant staff is not friendly. We ordered food and waited for almost an hour. They served water only after I asked. Even they did not serve serviettes. Portions are very small and rice is not well cooked.

Ordered a takeaway while on holiday. So so good, delicious food. Friendly staff and nice sit in restaurant also. A shame it is not nearer our home. Perfect!

This restaurant is a gem,good food, friendly staff, not expensive.We were served promptly and efficiently,you cannot ask for more.

An excellent meal for two. Very tasty food, great service and good value for money. As has been mentioned before they don't serve alcohol but you can take your own.

We loved Bay leaf takeaways previously, something for all the family, reliable delivery service and we looked forward to ordering each time. Unfortunately we were very disappointed! Took over 90 mins to arrive to our short distance away location. We gave the postcode (same as previous times) but it seems that along with address is no longer of use for their deliveries. Can’t understand why! A number of follow up calls just frustrated us even more! Such a pity we won’t return! Even greater pity that we paid over 80 pounds for this!

Absolutely fabulous food, service very polite, a little wait for food to be ready, but worth the wait and served very hot. One little thing that did let it down, was we chose not to take any alcohol with us and was happy to buy there soft drinks, but they was quite expensive for a glass a lemonade which was not chilled, and quite warm which melted the ice immediately. So to be perfect please chill your soft drinks no one likes warm pop.

Thankyou so much had a lovely tasty takeaway delivered to appulcome caravan site ,we had a set meal and was worth every perny

Must serve alkaholic drinks it’s boring eating without drinks.

We were in Isle of Wight for about a week and ate from Bay Leaf four times. Tasty food, cooked with fresh ingredients, right amount of right spices and portions in sufficient quantity. Waiting for take away order was roughly 45 minutes but the taste and quality made the wait worth it. We also dined in once, and eating it hot from kitchen was so flavorsome good. Keep up the good work, chaps :)

One of the worst service.. We waited for almost 90 mins and nothing came in.. The portion size is also very less.. The worst part is we can see too much of take away orders are going out..

i love the music and food is great🥳.

I've been to Bay Leaf 4 times now and every time the food as been delicious. The stand out dish for me was the Gujarati, I've tried both the lamb and the chicken and it tastes amazing, but to be honest all the dishes here are. The portion sizes are generous. The staff are very friendly. You can bring your own alcohol. Altogether one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to.

Staff are always helpful and friendly. Food is always on time hot and tastes great.

Great food and a plus that you can bring your own drinks too 👐👐

Party of 14 of us all enjoyed the varied selection of food. Not an expensive night out either as they do not serve alcohol & you take your own!

Food was brilliant but service was pretty slow

Always lovely food highly recommend .😉

Fantastic food, friendly atmosphere Would highly recommend On the small side recommend booking a table Staff are friendly and vey welcoming

Takeaway for 4 of us - all the dishes were tasty with good quality ingredients. Generous portion sizes too

We have been visiting this restaurant for years as we live 10 mins away. In all that time we have never had a bad meal. The food is always excellent, the service is always good and being able to take your own alcaholic drinks makes it a very affordable night out. We have several family members who visit us and the first thing they ask is for us to book a table and we all have a great evening. This is an excellent restaurant and if you dont visit you are really missing out.

Ordered online about 4 o clock which was easy ,requested delivery for 6 o clock,we weren't disappointed it arrived on time and as always delicious.

Taste of the food was decent but the portion size wasn't the best. I found it too expensive for the size of the dish. If it was a fine dining restaurant I would understand but it's just a regular restaurant not sure why the price is so high for such a small portion. The entrance is abit Dodgey it has a open sign near a door but that's not the entrance it's sealed shut there another entrance at the side and that entrance looked like the entrance of another shop not Bay leaf Indian restaurant. The staff that took our order was not very receptive with criticism and feedback of the food size. I can see from other reviews as well complaining about the food portion size as well. The only good thing is that it's BYO (alcoholic drinks) and they don't charge you for it.

Ordered a take away, I think the meal had been left on the side a while ( though I had to wait for it when I went in) as it was not that hot and just not that exciting a dish compared to others I had had. My popadums tasted a bit stale but again I just think they had not been freshly cooked maybe. Staff pleasant enough. I wouldn’t say I’d never return as maybe it was just an off night. .. Adding to this as I did return months later, the chicken pieces were not tender, far to big chunks in the curry and the popadoms not that crispy. And it did not lay good on my stomach hours after. Sorry guys not for me.

Fantastic, turned up unexpectedly August Bank Holiday Monday and asked for a table for 2 the gentleman in charge made us both very welcome great food and pleasant staff.

Really excellent in all ways. Ordered a takeaway for a group of 9, it arrived on time, piping hot, and everything was there as ordered!. Every single dish was delicious. To please 9 individuals will no dissenters is some achievement! Thank you. A lovely way to end our week's holiday.

We tried this place first time on our holidays, food was amazing being Bengali can say the food was authentic and easily one of the best I’ve had in a long time, was enjoyed by my whole family and greatly appreciated the disposable plates, would definitely come back as food and service was 10/10

Home made style food made in warm, mild spices no over powering flavours..just the kind of dal and subji kids love after a long day trip. We would love to go back and have dinner again when we visit IOW.

My daughter thought that it had amazing service and the people where very polite and the food was scrumptious. We will be returning soon.

The food was 5 star service was excellent I would recommend the experience to anyone. Will return

Be careful if ordering online.. Says free delivery but after you place order they either keep calling you demanding £4 delivery fee or the delivery driver turns up with the food and asks for £4 and if you refuse and show the Email receipt showing its free delivery he gets rude and threatens to ban you if don't pay.

Be careful if ordering online.. Says free delivery but after you place order they either keep calling you demanding £4 delivery fee or the delivery driver turns up with the food and asks for £4 and if you refuse and show the Email receipt showing its free delivery he gets rude and threatens to ban you if don't pay.

We had a takeaway last Friday evening, only waited 15 minutes. Staff were nice. Food was hot, fresh with large pieces of chicken. Saag allo had plenty of spinach. We will be returning.

Small but cozy restaurant with very close parking just behind it, amazingly delicious food and very attentive service by Lewis with smile throughout. Will definitely be back when down in Isle of Wight again.

Worst experience ever!! We were on holiday last week and decided to have Indian food. However food was disgusting as portion were really small as per prices we paid. I would never recommend this place to anyone ever in my life.

Lovely restaurant- excellent food and service We visited this restaurant because of the excellent reviews on trip advisor and we’re very glad we did. We ate early and so for most of the time were the only ones in the restaurant but felt very comfortable-...

Family takeaway delivered for family of 5, absolutely delicious all round! Kids loved their curries too! So good we ordered again during our second week and tried different curries! Highly recommend this, great quality, could order online and arrived in a timely manner. So good...

Fantastic find, we were on holiday on the Isle of Wight and wanted a Friday curry. The staff were wonderful, getting us a table and bringing out the best poppadums. This is a non-licenced restaurant so bring you own drinks. The service was good, curries...

We spent ages driving around trying to find somewhere nice for dinner, we had a few days in the IOW following the festival. A lot of restaurants and pubs we came across looked tired and run down from the outside. We stumbled across Bay Leaf...

I keep editing this review but it’s back to 5 stars after tonight’s masterpiece. Fantastic Madras - thank you! I wonder if there are different chefs on different nights? If so Saturday FTW!