Dilshad Tandoori in Hartlepool

Our fav Indian restaurant, food, service and staff all superb. Always delighted when we visit from the north of Scotland. Only downside for us is the distance from the north of Scotland, otherwise we would eat here more often.

Had a bit of a wait but the restaurant was very busy, the meal, when we did get it, was average. The rice was ok but the curry was very thin and watery with a taste that reminded me of rice pudding. Unlikely that we’ll be using again.

Excellent takeaway and delicious food, highly recommend the Dilshad

The food is always hot and tastes great, and the staff are lovely.

Great food at reasonable prices, really friendly staff and super decor make it worth a visit. One of the best restaurants in the area.

Excellent service and lovely food.

Took over 2 hours for delivery. By the time it arrived our teenagers had gone to bed hungry and we wasted £76. Food nowhere near as good as sitting in (weve eaten in several times and always had good food). Mothers day takeaway ruined.

2 hours from order to delivery is my only issues. Otherwise, food great as always

Felt a bit rushed, wasn't a relaxing experience. Food was good .

Ordered a huge takeaway for a family party at quite short notice. The food was beautiful and the service exceptional. Not a thing wrong. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Highly recommended.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOOD THE CHEFS EXCLUSIVE MENU IS AMAZING SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM MOUTHWATERING DISHES FRESH TO TASTE STAFF WAS POLITE AND FRIENDLY

Really delicious tasty food here definitely be back again great service as well.

Being Gluten Free, it's difficult to find a takeaway that meets your needs. Dilshad were fantastic when I rang up to query their options available to me, highlighting what I could and couldn't eat. Their food was beautiful and cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend the Lamb Dopiaza.

Excellent food as always. Freshly prepared and tasty. Great portion sizes. Good value for money.

We had chicken vindaloo and vegetably pilau rice .......... excellent vindaloo ...chicken was better than any chicken that we have had from other take aways. Chicken madras was also excellent ..... and the chips were really chunky and delicious .

Food over 15mins late, when arrived totally the wrong order, rang restaurant & driver redelivered our order & when we opened it there’s was a full meal deal missing aswell as chips! At this point we were fed up so shared the meal deal that was delivered & on eating the lamb dupiaza found a large piece of black plastic!

Avoid at all costs Should be 0 stars to be honest waited 3 hours for food fair enough you got busy but if you cant handle it stop taking orders when it finally arrived it was missing items told they said it would be another 20mins this would make it near 11 at night for rest to arrive said dont bother just want my money back said they would bank transfer which they did not "too busy" It takes 2 seconds to ! Went into see them as not happy after havimg cold chicken tika which just got tossed in the bin told them to come back for food but driver had left the area 5 mins after drop off and i asked for a full refund and they only offered me a 5 pound then slammed 2 pound on the till. 7 pound back from 25 quid its diagraceful! And also broke data protection as they just had my bank details and name on their till on show!!!! If you look at just eat reviews you will see the issues from others wish i read before ordering could of saved a lot of hassle

Ordered at 7.12pm. Anticipated delivery time was 8.45-9.00pm. Raised the fact it was late at 9.25pm. Revised delivery time of 9.35pm (over 2hours since initial order). Order finally arrived at 10.00pm (almost 3 hours since initial order and 1 hours since original, latest advised delivery time). Food, although decent enough, taste-wise, was luke warm. Will unlikely order for delivery again from here.

Restaurant must have been busy regarding delivery time however worth the wait food was absolutely lethal thanks until next time 👍

Order was three hours late, ordered at 7.30pm and arrived at 10.30pm after calling twice. Food was good however the wait time was ridiculous

Never have a complaint however tonight I waited 2.5 hours for my order after ringing 4 times for it to arrive and not receive my full order. The food was not to the standard we usually receive. Very disappointing.

Lovely tasting food, but curry was a little watery and portion size of Pakora was very small, chicken in curry was slightly dry. Collection was 20 mins late but as it was Valentine’s Day, it’s completely understandable. Staff were nice on collection!

Dined in and service was terrible. Food slow, but nice when it arrived. I think they are paying more attention to customers ordering takeaways than those sat in the restaurant. Still has potential to be the best Indian restaurant in town but service let it down tonight.

no nann bread with the order which was disappointing as the curry is spicy

Very nice staff nice food nice place

beautiful meal hot on delivery.

Great people. Great food. Never been to dilshads was given a recommendation off Andy Lew. And he was right. It’s a lovely pint of cobra in there. The service was with a smile and a bit banter. The madras is my go to at an Indians. And this was the best ever. Defo be back

Only one minor problem. Ordered keema nan bread but got sent plain nan.

I had to try this food on Uber eats two days ago for the first time, absolutely delicious food 10/10

Love The Food. Definitely Order Again 👍

gutted. we spent almost £40 & our order came missing an item and cold and naans were burnt crisp on one side. rang up and been offered a discount on next order 😕 so ate very little ☹️

Check your change they will add a few quid on every time you eat in this place. The last time a large group of us were in here they robbed us of £40 and then had the audacity to try and say we tipped them £40. They knew exactly who we were the next day after we had talked between us and realised we had been robbed. The stolen money was returned after much arguing with the staff. None of us will ever eat in here ever again. Apart from that the food is ok

bit late on the delivery but food was hot and absolutely tasted beautiful. been a long time since we had food as good as that!

Food cold and most the items were only half full. We order from here all the time but this time it was not good at all

This will be the last time I order/go to the restaurant. 2 hour delivery time even on nye is shocking. When it did arrive the food was lukewarm at a push. And the portion size of the tika madras was ridiculous. £7.50 and the container wasn’t even half full. Why keep accepting orders if you’re that busy you’re knocking out garbage food with 2 hour delivery times? Greed.

food was FREEZING and the lamb didn't taste right

Driver was really polite and professional 🫡👍

Another visit to this fine eatery. This is my 5th visit and are still not dissapointed or disillusioned . The food is well presented , the plates are hot ,keeping the food warm giving time to relax and and enjoy. Unlike most Indian retaurents they dont rely on head burning curries to hide the actual taste of the food, it is this reason that I would return over and over . The spices are subtly blended to bring out the tase and do thier job to perfection .From a madrass to a balti the mix of spices always seem to be just right . Good service, a relaxed atmosphere A restaurent that others should learn from, afterall 45 years in buisiness speaks for itself.

Great Food Definitely Order Again 👍😁

Great food as always. Food was early but wasn’t a problem as it went into the oven. Thank you for another wonderful meal.

This is a regular order point for us. So far every meal has been of high quality. Sadly tonight our meal lacked the quality we have become used to, and it arrived on the cold side. It won’t put us off using them again, but disappointed on this occasion.

Amazing food and super friendly staff. Been twice now and will definitely be going again. There's a very good reason they've been open 44 years. Well done and here's to many more 🙏😁

Popped in for a takeaway and the service was exemplary. We hadn't visited for many many years as visiting town to see family. Brought back happy memories. Once this was known by the staff we had a lovely chat about how the business has developed over the years. Couldn't have treated us better. We had a drink while we waited. We ordered off the set menu which offered unbelievable value for money. Food was fantastic - large portions. We will return. Highly recommended.

The food was delicious- but cold and needed to be microwaved. It was very late and one of the rices was missing. That said, thanks very much! we enjoyed it. But a little disappointed as it’s usually lovely from the dilshad!

Ordered delivery and food was flat cold on arrival, could dismiss the 1 hour and 10 min wait if food was at least warm. Shame as normally been pretty good.

Popped in here for dinner on a whim one evening and it's the best Indian we have had in a long time. Really delicious food, served promptly, with friendly courteous staff. Can't wait to go again.

Food was beautiful, had lamb chops, problem was they were more like spare ribs, very little meat and only a few, had the duck starter too, tasted amazing but again, very little, just another 2 chops and a few more pieces of duck, it would have been up to the standard I’m used to from the Dilshad, I’ll be ordering again but if it get a repeat, I’ll be going elsewhere in the future

Great! Very nice atmospehere and good choices in the meny. Was going somewhere else to eat but decided on Dilshad and I am glad I did this choice. Well worth a vist! Great and hospitable staff!

Been a few times & always had a good meal.

Poor food today everything was freezing prawns had shell on got notified collection was ready at 7.40 then we waited in there for order because it wasn’t ready eventually got it at 8.25 granted the place was busy maybe shouldn’t take orders if it’s to busy total waste of money

First time customers here and we were scammed tonight. First curry we opened was the Chicken Korai (half full), second curry opened was the Chicken Pathia (under 3/4 full) Third curry opened Chicken Tikka Masala (half full) 2 bits of chicken in each curry = 6. And because of the lack of sauce and chicken, all the curries were dry as a bone and not enjoyable at all and not filling. Rice had no vegetables in it, just tiny bits, even though we ordered a Vegetable Pilau. Food was not hot either. Naan bread was very small. Mint sauce half full. Scrappy bit of salad. Asked for medium/hot curries for the Korai and Pathia, both tasted extremely mild. Curry powders are probably out of date that's why. Overall everything mentioned above = GREED. We would like a full refund asap and will never ever order from Dilshad Tandoori ever again. Extremely disappointed. : - (

Beautiful food, reasonable price! Very busy for a thursday

I absolutely love this restaurant. I have had meals from her for decades lol. They are totally authentic and delicious. I totally recommend.

Late and cold!!! Very disappointing!!!

Absolutely amazing food every time

food was lovely, not that hot when it arrived,however i put that down to there was probably a few deliveries before mine. would defo go back n try it again.

Bhajis and chips cooked in horrible fat, tikka rock hard and undercooked, just pure muck only and this is usually my go to place, not anymore

Not the quality I usually get from dilshad disappointed didn’t like the rice and the nan breads no where near as nice

Excellent food, and reasonably priced. A delicious dinner, probably the best Indian in town

Great food, and great service lovely place.

Hand on heart this is the best Indian food in Hartlepool ! Amazing ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Food was warmed I asked them to collect the food they say everyone has gone home yesterday’s chips curry and poppodoms only thing was fresh was the rice still waiting for u to collect this un edible food

didn't knock or ring when delivered just left outside so it was cold when consuming. Will not be ordering again.

Delivery 60mins late. Food cold and popodoms smashed to bits. Rang numerous times as order did not arrive on time. Definitely will go elsewhere next time.

My order didn’t come and I’m still waiting

Waited 2 hours for our food

Service was basic, took 3 people to ask what drink I wanted on more than one occasion and waited almost 2hrs for our mains

Had to meet driver to collect food as was inexperienced nervous driver and would not drive up our lane shocking paid for delivery and had to get car out and collect

Poppodoms broken , both curries tasty but just warm . Chips not fresh at all . Pilau rice good . Overall disappointing as when we are out on a Saturday we always go for a curry here .

Great food, delicious as always. Thank you. Also great customer service via the delivery driver when food was originally delivered too early - this was much appreciated.

Never ever had an issue with Dilshad but tonight absolutely piss poor, 2 hrs to deliver food is an absolute joke, “be with someone to deliver in 10 minutes” that was 25 minutes ago, absolute joke, would help if someone on the end of the line understood what you said aswell.

Well over an hour late, arrived freezing cold, won’t be retuning

Excellent example of this type of restaurant. Cannot over emphasize how good the food is in this establishment.

Best Indian in the town .got to try the chicken tikka paneer .mmmmm

Apsalutely perfection nothing to complain about

Food was absolutely freezing, spend £60 and it all gone to waste, requested a refund. Through just eat hoping they can sort this

I have eaten in the Dilshad on many occasions and never had a problem. This was the first time that I’d ordered a takeaway and unfortunately the samosa stater was very bland, the chicken in the Balti was hard and dry (despite being generously coated in sauce) and the naan bread was the smallest I have ever had at an Indian restaurant. The only positive was that the chips were cooked really well and tasty and the delivery was on time. I’m sorry but I won’t be using them again and can’t recommend

Great food 55pound well spent very tasty delivery took half hour was all lovely and hot very nice would recommend

Lived in Glasgow 25 years, this is as good as any curry house there. Been in business since 1979. Just outside train station. Back 28/7/24 … omg sooooo good and that’s not just from me it’s the others i’m with …..

Ask the waiter is this the meal. Your opinion that curry is not hot, in general wanted us out as the meal was cold very bad mannered. If one half of the meal is cold etc we told staff well that’s the problem rude rude

Lovely food. Abysmal delivery time.

Just popped in with no knowledge of the place. Food was great, service was great. Deffinately found my local indian

food was lovely just waited very long time for it

Love the food and staff were really nice

Food excellent as always. Hot and very tasty, all fresh. Great value for money.

hardly anything in the meal no rice..hardly anything just prawns small tiny salad over priced

It’s been a while since having food from here and have nothing but praise 🥳 chips ✅rice✅korma delicious , madras 🤤 bread and poppadoms ✅ really good highly recommended 🙌

Very busy, which is a testament to how good the restaurant is. I never mind waiting for quality food. Service was top notch and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

Very disappointed food was cold poppadoms were like a bag of crisps onion bahji was like rubber nan was hard for £24 you expect better

great food and quick delivery.

I tried the lamb chop starter for the 1st time and it was delicious. The staff are really nice and attentive

Took over 2 hours to arrive. Naan was burnt and cold Rice was poor and very powdery! Pasanda sauce tasted exactly like Korma. Lamb was tasteless. Poppadoms were ok though! Below average at best Won't be returning

I was very disappointed with my visit to the Dilshad yesterday evening. The food was OK but the service was terrible. We were the only ones in the restaurant and the service was very poor. The dishes came out very slowly and no-one offered us a second drink even though my glass was empty for more than hour. They also got the order wrong. I think they where concentrating on delivery orders and the Euro football match. They had balloons on the tables celebrating 45 years. I don't think they will be open much longer and I certificate won't return.

I ordered from the restaurant to collect food. Delivery was going to be an hour and a half. I was told a time. I turned up at the specified time and they informed me it would be another 25 minutes. Not impressed.

Placed order at 6.20 and it arrived at 9.15pm. Was only a small order. App originally said delivery 7.20pm. Food was nice but the wait spoilt it as I don’t eat this late at night

We’ve always used dilshad but disappointed this time. Ordered our food at 7 o’clock and 9.30 still no food! I get the footy is on but maybe have a note on ordering that food is taking 2 and a half hours to arrive! I don’t normally complain but I’m starving!!

Still waiting for our food ...we ordered at 6:30 it now 8:55 . Totally unexceptable. If you cannot fulfill orders you should nor take payment them. You have been in business long enough to know your demand cerve on any given day. Sadly this is the 3rd time now so I will not be using this takeaway again. I have used this restaurant for 25 yes as the food is always good but don't know what as happened to the service.

Good food but item missing and curry leaked all over bag

Delivery slightly late and was pushed back once but once here food was piping hot and so tasty will definitely be back

Possibly the worst experience I've ever had. Bathrooms were beyond filthy and the corridor leading to it had marks only comparible to a mechanics workshop. My chair arm rest came detached from the chair when tucking myself in. We asked for 2 curry's madras hot. What was served had the consistency of baby food (Pathia and lamb Gohst). Not only did they not tast like these dishes. I asked them to try it as it wasnt right. They refused and said its ok i believe you..I asked them politely for it hot thinking this may make it palatable and it was what i ordered.. It came back 2 minutes later with a couple of chopped chillies on top which were actually mild peppers. No taste whatsoever. Left the whole dish after 2 mouthfuls. On top of that, watching waiters standing around picking their achne didn't help the vibe of the place. Still had to pay full price. No apology either. Avoid at all costs.