Delhi Spice in Maidstone

Food and service was good but we felt the music from the bar next door didn't match the restaurant atmosphere.

Food is outstanding & staff very friendly & go out of there to make you feel welcomed, highly recommend

This month, we visited Delhi Spice in Bearsted. Notably, Delhi Spice isn't just an Indian restaurant; it's also seamlessly connected to The Rose Inn pub, which was bustling with energy on a Thursday night. The restaurant's ambiance distinguishes it from other curry houses we've visited. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the friendly staff and ushered into a space that beautifully combines Indian charm with the lively atmosphere of a pub. It truly offers the best of both worlds. The menu features a variety of classic Indian curries alongside enticing specials. Intrigued by the description of “simply order & be surprised,” we couldn't resist ordering The Delhi Spice Special, which ended up being the highlight of the night. While all the dishes were well-prepared and presented, the Spicy Chicken Tikka Masala fell short of our expectations in terms of depth and flavour. Overall, it was a great meal and evening, especially for a Thursday. If you find yourself in Bearsted craving good Indian food and a vibrant atmosphere, Delhi Spice/The Rose Inn is the place to go. Rating: 4.7 out of 6 Six Poppadoms Please #6PP

Lovely food lovely people great service

Incredibly good food. Great & friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

My favourite local Indian restaurant. Friendly service and delicious food.

Very disappointed with the food. King prawns came in a sweet tomatoe sauce with no flavour or seasoning. Paneer starter was 2 pieces with a salad without a dressing. We stepped in when the waiter said he would bring us papadams with yogurt and this was later added to our bill. The biryani was a disgrace and a first to be accompanied with again a vague mixed vegetable curry. When my son asked for yogurt due to the spice, they refused saying we can only provide raitha which again was charged. All and all, besides the cleanliness of the restaurant, the food was a disappointment. We requested for plain naan and got a sweet butter naan. Everything was sweet and confusing.

Inside it says they want to be you "Favourite Local Indian Restaurant". As far as I'm concerned they have succeeded. Food was a pure delight, the service considerate and the prices are very fair. I absolutely recommend the Lamb Shanks.

Food was great as normal, service this time was disappointing, normally brilliant and so attentive, atmosphere was disappointing as a group of very loud blokes didn't seem to care how loud they were with their bad language, such a disappointment this time.

Had a takeaway and it was excellent

We booked in here as staying st the Delta Marriott at Bearsted and was just up the road for our night. However, although very welcoming, we were not over impressed. Firstly, music from the speakers was no noisy and not relaxing. We ordered a starter of prawn puree for my husband, flavour quite good but not much of the prawn content as other Indian places we visit. The pilau rice I personally didn't like at all. My chicken madras was ok but nothing to shout about. Such a shame as we were looking forward to it do much. Wouldn't rush to go back.

Great food, staff are lovely, food is fantastic. I will not go to any other Indian in Maidstone.

This restaurant never fails to deliver good service and the food quality is excellent. We enjoyed a relaxed evening with friends and will definitely be back

Quality food, excellent service great atmosphere, 2nd time I have dined here in 2 weeks and will certainly be looking to make it a hat trick very reasonably priced with the benefit of having a great choice of drinks as its joined with a pub

Very nice Indian restaurant. Staff were very attentive. Food was amazing and hot. Best Indian meal I have eaten for a long time. Will definitely be back!

Recommended by friends so decided to try as recommendations are always best. Ordered as a takeaway which took 25 minutes (quick on a Saturday night so that’s great). It was bland and tasted of nothing. The coconut rice was very basic and curry’s tasteless. Nan was the best part of the meal. Unfortunately straight after we finished we both felt poorly. We never feel unwell from meals but this was not good. On the positive side it was reasonably price however it’s not worth the illness or lack of taste. We won’t return.

The most amazing service I’ve ever received, they were so kind and overheard that it was my partners birthday, and at the end of the meal an employee gave him a slice of birthday cake with a candle, they were so speedy with service even on a packed Friday night, we waited no time at all, the group i was with all loved their food and the staff are just so thoughtful

Best onion Bahjis I’ve ever had! Great food, great people

Was, excellent as, always and food and staff realy lovely thanku 💖

Very good food good portions and very helpful and friendly service. There was a good selection on the menu to choose from at reasonable prices a few unusual recipes as well. All in all we enjoyed our experience and easily return for another meal.

Found the place on Google while searching for Indian restaurants, we arrived at the place at 14.05 as we had checked on Google before coming it was closing at 14.30 Upon arriving, we met one of the server who directly told us , we are closed very rudely. Upon telling him on Google it said your'll close at 14.30, he said yes but kitchen is closed. We had no choice but to leave but then he asked us to sit. The restaurant was empty except some people in the bar section... We placed our order quite hurriedly as he just gave us the menu book and soon came to take the order. We also rushed thinking maybe they have to close. Ordered chicken biryani, chicken hyderabad tikka and butter naan. All dishes were quite nice and tasty. Naans were soft and freshly made. Biryani quantity could have been a little better. It was served along some vegetable gravy. Wish could have given some raita also along with it. Definitely enjoyed the food and will surely visit again. Less stars for the service.

The Delhi Spice hosted a family/friends get together for us in the attached garden on Saturday 8th July. Nothing was too much trouble. The food provided was a mixture of English/Asian and was all deliciously hot. The pub bar was also well served with very little wait time to be served. Can recommend this as a friendly place to consider for get togethers. Staff very friendly.

Who ever thought that an Indian restaurant with an archway without doors, leading directly into a pub, would not only be a good idea, but actually be a real hidden gem of a restaurant! I’ve lived in Maidstone for nearly 8 years and didn’t know this place existed, but will definitely be going back again. You can access the Indian from within the rose pub or via the side entrance from the car park. Service is as expected with an Indian restaurant, excellent waiter service and relaxed atmosphere with the sounds of the pub jukebox playing in the background. Never before have I experienced a full Indian meal with the sounds of the Beatles and Frankie Goes to Hollywood playing loudly across the restaurant! Food was lovely, really fragrant and perfectly spiced for what we ordered. The bill came to £60 for the two of us, including two drinks each, a starter and main course with breads and rice. Ample parking spaces to the left of the pub directly outside the restaurant. Very quiet at 7pm on a Monday evening.

Went there on Sunday for a meal and my bottle of wine arrived and was left on the table for me to open and pour my own wine. And service was poor and food was just ok

Lovely fresh food 😋 The menu has a big variety with lots of different dishes to choose from.

Stumbled upon this Pub/Indian restaurant on a night out with friends & Colin! and it was brilliant, great service and the food was spot on. We each ordered the usual indian dishes and what came out were five dishes that tasted completely different whereas most Indian restaurants everything tasts the same. Would highly recommend the Delhi Spice @ the Rose.

Food was excellent and the service was superb. Speedy and accurate. Staff were lovely and so attentive to all of our needs. Would highly recommend to anyone and will always go back as my go to Indian cuisine

Lovely food. Enjoyed the mixed grill. The Saag Chicken was lovely and the Bhindi Bhaji had a nice kick to it. Staff were so friendly as well. Thanks.

This place is LOUD the waiter was unable to hear our order and most ofnthe pub customers were drunk stumbling around the place. If you are ND do not even consider this place. If you want to have a conversation do not consider this place. The food was nice except for the burnt sag bhaji. Tried to tell the waiter but he couldn't hear me so just got out as quickly as possible.

We went last night on a friend's recommendation and they were right the service and food are spot on. I had the most flavoursome, tender chicken tikka dish I had eaten in a long time. My partner said his pilau rice was really tasty. I rounded off my meal with a delicious coffee floater. We had a great evening, thank you for a delicious meal and great service.

We live so near but always went into town to eat or used town based town based delivered for Indian meals. Not any more! The best Indian meal we've ever eaten and we and our friends have eaten many over the years. The service was friendly andb impeccable plus the final bill was very reasonable. All in all highly recommended. Thanks to the staff and management at the Delhi Spice...we shall be back.

We arranged to have an evening out with family and very close friends after a while away. The evening started with a few drinks in the bar and then we were shown to our table at the time booked. To get the meal underway we had popadoms and chutneys while we perused the menu and then ordered. The food arrived in a timely manner and all together which for 9 people was very commendable. The standard of the food was superb with good portions and all piping hot, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food that is of the highest quality that I cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you to Alum and the other waiters and chef, brilliant and we will look forward to seeing you again very soon.

Probably one of the best Indian cuisines I’ve ever had. Even the kids enjoyed the food. Great service too. I don’t normally write reviews but credit where it’s due.

We ate here last week after last visiting a few years ago. The bar staff were really happy and helpful and when we got to the restaurant the waiting staff were also so polite, good humoured and friendly. The food tasted amazing and we would definitely go back - no grease, all fresh and super tasty and for a reasonable price.

Absolutely fabulous food every time we’ve been to eat at the Rose, polite and attentive staff providing great service, food is excellent, never been disappointed with a single dish, lovely big bar with a great selection of draught beers on tap too! Lucky to have...

highly unwelcoming place, with rude and arrogant staff

Booked a table for 5 at 19.00 on a Sunday night. The website states closing time 22.00. We had started to finish our food at 20.00, but some of our party were still eating. The staff started clearing our plates, whilst people were still eating,...

The food is first class and the service very friendly. It was busy on a Wednesday night which I take as a good sign.

Been going to the Rose pub for over nine years.It’s always been friendly and welcoming with a good choice of beers. It can be quiet or lively depends when you visit. The bar staff have always mixed well with the punters, they have a great...

Great food , staff are very helpful , good that you can have a meal and straight into the bar for drinks after without having to go elsewhere!

We came to Delhi Spice for my girlfriend and my sisters birthdays, they catered for 28 of us and it was fantastic! The staff are incredibly nice, can have a good laugh and joke and are very accommodating! The food is fantastic as always and...

I came to the Rose for mine and my sister in laws birthday and it was amazing. There was 28 of us which is a lot to handle but it all went swiftly and the food was perfect. Thank you to the team at the...

Really disappointed with the service for our meal. Arrived at 6.45 and didn’t order until 7.10. Then waited over an hour for food. It was absolutely ridiculous. So much time is being spent on take away orders that the restaurant customers are just forgotten. The...

After a delicious meal as always at this lovely place we then had the pleasure of Demi making us the best Irish coffees we had ever had … lovely end to an amazing meal .,, would recommend x

We were three of us who went in excited to have some great food and service. We were the only one dining in, and sadly the service was appalling. The waiter was quite unfriendly and insisted we order starters and the mains all at once and refused to take the orders for starters alone whilst we would have decided our mains. A handful of reminders and then the jug of water was reluctantly brought in. Paneer tikka was just some lemon pickle slapped onto quite stale paneer. Tarka dal was the only saving grace. Saag paneer could not have been sweeter. All in all poor service and below average food. This is certainly not even half decent Indian food.

Relatively good, but long waits.

We called in to the Delhi Spice last night we didn’t book, They was booked up but managed to find a table for us I was quite surprised and we fully enjoyed the food We would recommend to all

Popped in for a takeaway. Food was really good, well spiced and plentiful. Free poppadoms were a nice bonus! Highly recommended.

Amazing food and amazing service. Service is always fantastic every visit, waiters very attentive, food on point on the time every time. Nothing bad to say! Recommend to everyone

My wife and I enjoyed wonderful freshly cooked Indian food. I had the "special" Jalfrezi which was very spicy/hot, but in a tasty way :) The outdoor seating does not offer the best views (parking lot) but we were happy to sit there because we brought a dog. Staff is friendly and helpful. Prices are fair.

What a very pleasant surprise finding Dehli Spice. The waiter was so friendly and helpful. I ordered the spicey spinach curry and asked if the cheese could be added, which was not a problem. The spice was perfect and hot, but very flavourful. My husband ordered the Delhi special jalfrezi, our waiter said he could make it milder as this is a hot spicey curry. It was ordered hot and true to the waiters word, it was hot, but it was absolutely delicious. So fresh and flavourful. If you like good authentic Indian cuisine, try Dehli Spice. I highly recommend it.

Went for a meal with some friends who were visiting. Staff really engaged and helpful. Info given when I asked about a particular dish and the food was lovely. Highly recommend. Thank you

Excellent food , produced on time , polite friendly service. A little on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. We'll be back.

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Best Indian I’ve ate😍 always come to here such good service and lovely people, foods full of flavor

Dinner with some friends for a catch up, fantastic service and amazing food. The meals came quickly and it was all reasonably priced.

Since moving to Maidstone we've been searching for great take-away curry! Many disappointments along the way.. but now our search is over!! We've had five takeaways now. A range of different medium and hot dishes. My wife is loving the freshness of the king prawns,...

We tried to find a restaurant for 2 business guests coming from abroad who never eat tasty indian foods and recomanded by a friend we decided to book with Rose Inn! Luckily we took the best decision: That’s the place where foods taste like proper...

I had the Dehli Special... Lovely! Mixed meat, chicken, lamb, prawn, king prawn. Really well spiced with a good serving of gravy that was rich and full of flavour. The mushroom rice was very tasty and full of flavour. As for the peshwari Nan bread, it has to be one of the best that I have had for a long time. Not dry, and packed with filling. The waiter was a trainee so was under the guidance of the manager. The lad did well. Drinks, well, you are at the back of a pub so everything is on draft, bonus! Attentive staff, very welcoming and friendly. I'd love this as my local curry house. Fresh, flavoursome and really well spiced food.

It looks like an ordinary pub from the outside but has a great Indian restaurant at the back. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. A mix of the basic traditional curries with some really great specialities.

Very special Indian Restaurant. The food really is something special. We will be back again soon. Thank you ☺

lacked atmosphere food nice enough.

Another wonderful meal A+ Excellent service always make you feel welcome.

Wow another brilliant meal, the food was absolutely amazing and the service was perfect, we came as a large group of 12 and everything was spot on, we can’t recommend it enough, we also love the fact that the bar has such a variety of...

Great food and even better service, Alom’s recommendations were spot on, loved the Dansak 10/10!!!!!

The best curry I have had in my whole life. The staff were exceptional and especially Alom who was so accommodating. Suggested the perfect dish for me

Enjoyed a lovely chicken dansak ! Great service especially from alom gave us a great recommendation. Lovely New Year’s Eve

Great food, definitely recommend, service was excellent and food was 5*. Easy to get too and next door to a bar so can’t complain

This restaurant is extremely nice, everyone is very welcoming and the food is sublime, highly recommend

Really good food, great service, friendly workers. Great location, been coming here for years, would definitely recommend :)

Been coming here for years with my mates, service is top quality, curries are the best I have had, and service is so friendly.

Food was amazing and service was great. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area. Attended for a birthday and the staff could not have been better.

Great experience for a friends birthday. Good friendly atmosphere and good food. Will be back again for another meal!!

They have cake on my birthday and a great curry. Staff were great and welcoming. Defiantly will return

Very welcoming, very good food. 10/10 really nice venue. Would definitely recommend to friends and family

I come to The Rose quite often and on this occasion they catered for myself and 17 other people for my birthday. They offer fantastic, very friendly service and great food. I can not recommend this restaurant enough! Thanks The Rose!

Perfect curry and brilliant service. Would highly recommend We met for our friends 23rd birthday and had a brilliant time.

Very nice food. Good selection of drinks. Welcoming staff. Would recommend to friends and family. Would come back again.

This meal I have received from this establishment is possibly the best curry I have ever had in this area thank you Delhi spice.

Best curry in Maidstone by far, me and mates had a table of 20 and service was excellent they also made a cake for us.

Had a lovely meal boss man was very accommodating. Would recommend to friends. A nice area even got a free shot for this review.

Food was lovely and staff were very friendly I will most definitely be retuning. The food was lovely and so were the staff x

We came to the Delhi spice with 20 of our friends and they couldn’t not be more accommodating. The food was amazing, the staff was amazing. Will most definitely be returning. Thank you to Allam and the team x

Food v good service good good evening was had by all.

Food was impeccable, service was good would recommend to anyone fancying an Indian, Staff are very nice and kind. Definitely be coming back myself

Alom the manager was brilliant along with the service / food. Polite and quick service. Outside parking which was handy. Enjoyed a lot.

Naughty curry! And alom was a top fella! Happy Friday Class service Good night Will be back soon and reccomend the curry

Exceptional food. Alom provided great service with a smile and is an absolute credit to the team. Highly recommend to anyone who dines here

Alom served us tonight with lovely service lovely meal could not recommend more got the rogan josh, will be coming back soon

I have had a little debate about what rating to give. The food here is really very good, it is not "posh" but service is good, staff are friendly and the value is great I attended here whilst staying at the Marriot up the road it does not take too long at all to walk there so is very convenient Don't let the exterior of the pub put you off, the food here is very good!!! So essentially this is a pub with a restaurant on thr back. We went early and had a drink outside in the garden area this is a covered area with some chairs within the car park. On a nice evening this is pleasant We were seated a little earlier than our reservation and this was no issue The menu is varied and you get everything on it you would expect We had a couple of rounds of poppadoms and asked for extra sauces and this was no issue at all I had a samosa starter which I forgot to take a photo of and this was very tasty. Others had onion bargies and they were huge! For those with tandoori starters thru were happy to bring some little jugs of yoghurt I basically changed my main (Tandori mixed grill, no chicken extra lamb!) This was absolutely delicious The lamb was incredibly tender, no chewing needed! The keema rice and naan were also delicious You can get drinks through out served to your table which we did! They are reasonable priced and we all left sloshed Toilets have been renovated and are surprisingly nice and fresh Large free car park Definitely recommend the food here!!

Top restaurant best Indian ever I would hundred percent recommend. Brilliant food great service and a five star

Food was extremely good. Service excellent as always. Don’t usually go for a dine in Indian but this was fantastic! Recommend to anyone

Love it, food was good and service was amazing. Would definitely recommend this to a friend because it is a really nice restaurant.

Brilliant service, amazing food. Loved it! loved the place will defo be back. The service was great!

Good service, was friends 18th well catered and overall good atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back in the future

Great curry, great service, had a good time would recommend to anyone, great for family’s and friends and birthdays especially

Lovely curry, ordered a madras and it tasted great! The service was very fast aswell. Will definitely return in the future!

Amazing restaurant, amazing food, love it !!!! Best Indian restraint I have ever been too and would definitely come back!!!!

The service was amazing and the food was quality. The madras was honestly the best I have ever tasted.

Food was fresh. Cheap and cheerful. Restaurant at back of pub. Parking on site. OK rating for food.