City Spice in St Albans

Too inconsistent, quality of food at times is poor? Having to add extra charges to obtain order is a joke! This place has gone downhill this year, and won’t be ordering again, quality matters.

Didn't bring my bottle of coke. I phoned up and the man said he can't deliver it back but if I call back he will add it to my next order. I asked are you sure you'll remember "yeah sure, I'll put a note". 2 weeks later I make a order and call up and they said they don't remember and they normally add a note and there's no note saying they owe me a drink. So I cancel my order and never going to come back. I've ordered from this place many times before and the fact that they'll lose a customer over a bottle of coke is pathetic.

On the 19th October 2024 placed order for dupiaza and butter chicken naan bread and rice etc. on receiving the butter chicken it’s tasted oddly of coconut and therefore I rang city spice to make a complaint that the butter chicken tasted of coconut which is something I don’t like the taste of and the reply was they use coconut in butter chicken which should have been stated on the menu for allergy reasons. I have personally never had a butter chicken that contains coconut, yes makhani has coconut in and is stated in the menu which I believe is what i received not butter chicken. Was replaced for a bhuna which was very nice. Point I’m making is of food is cooked with ingredients like coconut then it should be stated on the menu.

What has happened to your bhajis? They used to be the best in st a. Not so much anymore. Curry is good , but there are others that are better. I used to go here just for the bhajis. But they have tanked so there are others that I prefer now

Yet another great meal from city spice, never disappoints , top food at good prices 👍👍👍

It makes me sad to leave this review. City Spice used to be really good: good food, good service and delivery. This has gone downhill over the past 6 months. Delivery now is predicted 1 hour after ordering and arrives 30min late or more consistently. The food has lost some taste (used to love the garlic bread but the garlic is now nowhere to be tasted...) What's happened???? I'd be happy to pay a delivery fee if it makes it a lot better!!!!

Highly recommend I love this place for the biryani

Place is dirty. Food is left on the floor in buckets and has given a few people I know food poisoning. Would advise to find elsewhere. Already been reported for poor hygiene by someone. Advise either sack staff and replace or just avoid in general.

My usual and regular takeaway order . Chicken tikka biryani’s, chicken tikka saag , takka dall , chips and Garlic nan . Very tasteful . Thank you city chef .

I was encouraged by the staff to join them for Ramadan during their time to break fast, where they had prepared comforting meals and gave me food to take home!

We ordered on-line with fingers crossed after a recent disaster from another takeaway, and a massive thumbs up to City Spice - our meal arrived early, and piping hot. The portions were huge, with plenty of meat rather than filler veg. Very happy customer, and will definitely be ordering again!

Authentic Bangladeshi kitchen at its best that’s what will find at City Spice. The dishes are cooked absolutely perfectly Bangladeshi style. We had three previous orders from city spice and they all been a 10 out of 10. The tandoori dishes are delightful also curries are mouthwatering. Staff at the city Spice are very helpful. Congratulations on a job well done to the team @ city spice.

Really nice food, best Indian takeaway we've had in ages. We didn't have to wait to long for delivery either. Excellent all round. 👍

Polite and friendly service. Really good quality food .would definitely recommended to my family and friends.

Absolutely hands down the best curry in St Albans! The most authentic dishes in town!

The food is excelant. No dine in takeaway only

The food was amazing.... Perfect blend of spices and flavour... Great atmosphere abd lovely freindly staff....would highly reckmend this restaurant 😊👌

Delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide food list and wonderful friendly service. I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again.

Delivery over an hour late. Chicken tikka roll had mayonnaise in it.....?!?!

Ordered a takeaway from here & unfortunately it wasn’t very nice. For an Indian the taste was very bland, I ordered a prawn puri & it just lacked seasoning & Taste, more onions than prawns, same with the mixed grill it just all lacked any kind of seasoning or taste, I feel like the food is made just for the sake of it being a business, definitely no love going into the good being made here. Would advise the restaurant to either get a new chef or at least taste your food before sending out to customers. Will stick to my usual restaurant Shaad next time.

Amazing food, so tasty! Excellent service. Just wonderful!

We started using City Spice after frustration with inconsistent alternatives in St Albans. City Spice food is excellent, always top quality, always deliver on time and friendly people too, try it.

Enjoyed a massive feast of Indian favourites! Lovely customer service and lots of freebies. Highly recommend 👌

Well it was nice I went about a year ago

Really good food & reasonably priced. We ordered from here for the first time today and we very impressed. The food was pipping hot and delicious (generous portions too) Highly recommend!

i have ordered via Just Eat several times from City Spice, food is tasty and good value for money, always get an additional free poppadom which is a nice touch, lamb chops are delicious as is the chicken chat. the house salad could be more onion based, but my food arives promptly and warm and fresh

Hot fresh and well presented. large portions too.Tried to order on line but wanted something bespoke.... no problem. Staff very helpful and attentive.Went to collect, price on app was slightly different to what was asked for, but maybe that’s because I asked for something bespoke. That aside, food hot fresh and absolutely tasty and large portions. Would return and would recommend.I was unable to order chicken tikka dansak on line, hence the confusion.Great to find somewhere good and fast during lockdown3:0.

The best Indian take away in St Albans with friendly staff and great service. The food standard is consistent with a promise of authentic taste.

I had takeaway, it was beautiful

Amazing takeaway, I can see the reason why many were waiting outside to collect their food, brilliant service, very nice lad told me to leave review over here.

Ordered tonight for the first time, food was very delicious and delivered time. The driver was very good as well. I have found my regular local takeaway now.

Had a lovely visit to city spice, the lamb jalfrezi was perfect, the young man at the desk was very helpful and very kind

Tried this authentic indian takeaway. Feels like im back home.

Tandoori dish is a must try, very very good

Top takeaway in St Albans, one of the best, friendly and helpful staff, and really fast delivery

Excellent delivery service - good food Pleasant and helpful staff - order ourself and reccomend the garlic chilli chicken

This is definitely the best curry I've ever had. Tried a few other places since moving here and this is still the go-to. A good level of spice and flavour and they also have the option to make everything vegetarian which is amazing. Lovely chaps too on the rare occasions I can get off my couch to go and collect the food. My personal recommendation is the chicken tikka jalfrezi, *chef kiss*

Best takeaway in st Alban's, I recommend

We have tried almost all Indian restaurants and take always over the year in St A but city spice is the best we've ever had, we have been using them a while now and they never disappoint consistently delicious.

Didn't bring my bottle of coke. I phoned up and the man said he can't deliver it back but if I call back he will add it to my next order. I asked are you sure you'll remember "yeah sure, I'll put a note".2 weeks later I make a order and call up and they said they don't remember and they normally add a note and there's no note saying they owe me a drink. So I cancel my order and never going to come back. I've ordered from this place many times before and the fact that they'll loose a customer over a bottle of coke is pretty pathetic and nice one for lying to your customers!!

This place was amazing, it has now changed hands. They are now serving up smaller portions of poorly cooked food. I could not recommend this to you 😡

My favourite takeaway in St Albans! Get the same thing every time but that’s because it’s just so delicious! I’d recommend City Spice to everyone. Great service and very friendly.

As a regular customer this take away never disappoint. The food is delicious and a varied menu. Great quality and value - chicken shaslik and the lamb biryani were incredible! The staff are always helpful with recommendations as well. You'll definitely go order again and again!!!

Honestly the worse takeaway I’ve ever had. Ordered through Deliveroo. Driver couldn’t find my house and spent 9 minutes outside despite me offering to come out and meet her. Food therefore lukewarm when it actually made it to me. Food completely tasteless, sauce had curdled, and the rice was so wet it left puddles on my plate and washed away whatever flavour may possibly have been in the food. Give it a miss.

The food is not fab. Please don't waste your money. Gulsham is 10 times better and chilli Raj is good. tasteless food No flavour. Also the cook is not a professional chief.

Have used this takeaway about 6 times always delicious food...and friendly staff definitely recommend