East in the West in Torbay

Off the beaten track but well worth a visit. A smaller restaurant but a great atmosphere. Visited on a Saturday night with a large group and they couldn’t have been more accommodating, we were treated to first class service and delicious food. Highly recommended as smaller businesses deserve to succeed to reflect the product they are selling.

The food here was very nice and the atmosphere complimented it. It wasn't the cheapest restaurant in the area, but if you're looking for nice Indian food, give it a try.

Came here on recommendation from friends and can honestly say it was awful! Chewy grainy chicken that tasted like at least 2 days old and threadbare keema naan so won't be returning! Don't bother

Always our go to as a work night out. Easy to book and top quality food. Service is exceptional every time we visit. Went this evening for a work mates birthday 13/9 and we were taking care of like kings. Special shout out to Maddie our waitress who could not do any more for us. Best Indian food in the bay hands down !!!! Big thanks to MADDIE such a happy and bubbly waitress worth her weight in gold xx "the Chief boys" xx

Best Indian in Torbay ! That's a fact. Service is perfect, our waitress this evening was Maddie and she was amazing !! I have eaten at this restaurant numerous times now and have never been disappointed. Maddie is an asset to your business always has a smile on her face and we can't wait to come back. Thanks for a great evening

Absolutely terrible service - food was average - 6 of us ate here for my Dads birthday- never again - waiter was awful and totally disinterested 😡

Ordered for a collection as it has very good reviews, very disappointed as the curries had no marinated meat, just meat cooked then sauce on top. Curries all tasted similar with no spice variation, greasy paratha. All the curries tasted overly sweet, one tasted like a pataks jar. Would not recommend.

Absolutely amazing curry house. 4 of us went and it is genuinely some of the best food we've ever eaten. Brilliant service and atmosphere. As authentic as it gets, the menu is not your standard curry house. The spice levels are perfection, rice and bread are to die for. Usually there is something to complain about, but everything was spot on. Couldn't recommend this place enough! The Malabar paratha is a must!!!

One of the best curries I've ever had, the aubergine was 10/10. Thanks for saving some hungry vegans looking for a late night meal !

Delivery a hour and half late, food turned up Luke warm but tasty, had nice food in restaurant but tonight was a disaster, I’m just being honest but so disappointed.

Great food, lovely staff, beautiful restaurant..! Will visit again when in the area.!

I had the chilli garlic chicken and saffron pilau rice and chips . The chilli garlic chicken and sauce was really nice as was the rice and onion bahjis . My partner had the chicken tikka masala which was also very nice . The service was spot on and the staff were friendly. This is the 3rd time here for us and we will pay a visit next year when back in Paignton

The food here is usually fantastic, however that was not my experience yesterday. Ordered the samosas for starters (2 tiny parcels arrived with some salad). Unfortunately, they were extremely dry, hard and tasteless. Next I had the Korma, garlic naan and coconut rice. The Korma lacked taste and the texture was gloopy. The naan and rice were lovely though. I was out with friends and they gave mixed reviews on their meals. Not sure if the chefs have changed but I wouldn't rush back based on this experience.

Super tasty food, very flavourful. Well presented and excellent service. This will be a regular treat for us.

Absolutely first class food.Tommy is a great host. Thank you. Susan

I ordered chicken biryani and butter chicken but I couldn't finish it The spices are missing, the salt and butter chicken are just name, it is all chicken and milk, I do not recommend it because compared to the price it is high

Not your average Indian restaurant. Just enjoyed a really tasty meal here. The dishes we had weren't just the bog standard Indian restaurant fayre, clearly a lot of thought had gone into the menu. Everything we had was really flavourful. The interestingly-named Cauliflower 65 starter was delicious. I asked for my Chettinadu Kozhi Varutha Kulambu - a spicy chicken dish - to be made with paneer, which was no trouble. The sauce was rich and spicy with a nice amount of heat. My wife's Paneer Makhanwala was equally tasty, and unlike many mild, creamy Indian dishes, wasn't sweet. It was a last-minute change of mind to eat here, and one that we certainly didn't regret.

Ordered chicken bhuna and chicken madras. Both very very disappointing, watery, didn't contain any onions or anything else either. Pretty disgusting. Certainly wont be using them again. I emailed them about this, didn't even acknowledge. One star is too many!

Consistently tasty food, that prioritizes taste or spice. I've literally never had a dish here that didn't impress me. The staff are friendly, the service is prompt and the premises is well maintained (plus air conditioned). The pricing of the the food and drink is very fair also. Highly recommended.

We have just had a fantastic meal. The food was really tasty, the atmosphere great and our server Maddie was first class, fantastic customer service and a true asset to the restaurant. Thanks Maddie

Excellent meal Friendly team Food good big portions good if you have a healthy to appetite

The food here is really good and different to your usual curry house. Its a more homemade style and i would highly recommend it.

Possibly the tastiest Asian food I have ever tasted and believe me I have had many over the years. Friendly attentive staff, a beautiful experience and will be returning without doubt. Value for money 10/10

Don't advertise that you are open till 10 on a Sunday when you are not 🤷‍♀️

We booked a table and on arrival, were sat on a small table for two, approx 4ft from the kitchen/prep door (which constantly swung open with orders flying out, causing a draft every time it opened), opposite the bar (where everyone came to be seated of collect take-outs) and next to the toilets (so it was difficult to have a private conversation)! They were extremely busy on this Saturday night and seemed like they struggled to cope but if it wasn't for the lovely lady Maddie who served us, we probably wouldn't have stayed! When the food was served by the male waiter, it was just placed there and he left with no "enjoy your meal" or any niceties! When the main meal arrived, my Chicken Tikka Balti was totally inedible and just tasted of vinegar. Maddie the waitress was, again, quick to ask if everything was OK with our meal and when hearing I wasnt happy, took it back to the kitchen, suggesting an alternative dish I might like. This then arrived 5 minutes later and was much better. Maddie was absolutely rushed off her feet from the minute we got there, to the minute we left and seemed to be holding the restaurant together by herself. She seemed to be very unappreciated by the other members of staff but they wouldn't have coped without her there. I wouldn't go back for a meal but the waitress Maddie does deserve all the recognition for her hard work, credit where it's due!

As locals, it is always our go-to restaurant. Lovely staff and gorgeous food....Best Indian restaurant in paignton 👏

Lovely food bit of a wait but nice. friendly staff all in good place to eat

On an early Sunday eve visit, this place was surprisingly open (although it did not look it !). Several tables already being served with a few take out collections being catered for. Menu has some non standard asian offerings on its menu. Good food with good service

It's was dirty Had to ask for a table to be cleared and cleaned Then There's no effort. No wonder there's a major Nora virues out break We left

Delicious meal and friendly staff

Just had our first delivery from here. I can honestly say it was awful. Chicken tikka masala and chicken korma were just chicken floating in sauce that was watery and tasteless. Absolutely terrible experience from a restaurant that supposedly has a good reputation. Don’t bother.

Came for my grandmothers 80th a couple of weeks back, was made extra special by the young waitress maddison so caring and professional real asset to the restaurant, food was excellent as per usual, 5* service

Have eaten here several times, always excellent in every way , highly recommend.

Really great place. Great service.

The first time I ordered, the food was amazing, so I thought I would order again a week later and to my disappointment the food tasted nothing like the week before, the style of the way the food was cooked made me think a different chef was cooking.

A nice setting and well varied menu. Service wasn't the best however. Had to ask a couple of times for drinks and at one stage all the staff were standing behind the bar all texting on their mobiles whilst we were sat trying to get their attention to order. Had the black pepper lamb main course. Wasn't nice at all. Of course due to the description of the dish I expected it to have a prominent black pepper flavour, which I like, however, it tasted like a bucket of black pepper had been dropped into the pan.

Food good, service too. But: it is extremely loud in the restaurant, which takes some of the fun out of it

Great food great... Support helpful staff

We had a top notch meal here. The staff are happy to accommodate requests. The chutneys for the poppadoms are perhaps the best I’ve had. Sauces were amazing in texture and flavour. Just excellent all round.

Had a lamb balti was very nice my only criticism is needed a few more pieces lamb in it but it was still very nice 👌

You'd be mistaken to think of this place as a curry house. This restaurant is on another level altogether - superb food. Only wish I could say the same about the seating, which is new (may have changed in the past year... hopeful) and the most uncomfortable chair I've ever sat in! Please do something about this, guys!

Probably the nicest restaurant in Paignton. Good food excellent service. Could do with more vegetarian options.

It was a beautiful atmosphere,and the food was amazing

Fantastic vegan options, top quality curry

Delicious 😋 delivered to my door! The curry dishes we had were cooked really well. I will definitely be ordering again from them and would highly recommend!

Delicious food, nice atmosphere. Loved it 😋

Lovely restaurant. We had been recommended to try it out and we’re not unhappy. Lovely food, freshly prepared. Staff were helpful and attentive

We visited early Saturday evening with our daughter. No children's menu or smaller portions for children available. Poppadom's, and naan all really fresh and the spiced date paste was fantastic. Our mains were very average and lacked real flavour. Chicken Tikka Masala more like a korma and very really sweet,( although my daughter thought this was great) chettinad lamb was bland. As we had to order an adult portion for our daughter she couldn't get through it so we asked if we could have this packed to take out. The waitress said yes but you will have to do this yourself. We were then presented with a plastic container and bag! Its a shame as the Paignton branch is superb and this is more local. If you're taking your children bear in mind you will have to order adult portions.

Came here again for another lovely evening meal mid-week. Pappadums, chicken tikka, fish and prawn dish with 2 vegetable (aubergine and sag) dishes and chapatis with beer and wine. For 3 of us came to £85. Great again….with excellent service, ambience and quality / quantity of food. Fully recommend

A very enjoyable tasty meal albeit the use of a small "pail" rather than a dish for the curry was an unwelcome trendy touch. Friendly attentive service in warm, comfortable dining area.

Outstanding food from start to finish

Outstanding indian cuisine, the meal was exceptional. The Kadai Chicken was superb.

Really good food and fantastic knowledgeable staff they were really helpful. We had a great experience and will be back. I had a chicken madras with mushroom rice it was superb.

Starters and main courses great and efficient service

Worth a visit . Amazing flavours and great Service .

Definitely will go back again, it's a very good experience.

Lovely meal great service. Well done!

Our first visit here. We were all very impressed with the service, decor and the wonderful food. Certainly we all agreed the best we've had. Would definitely recommend and we will be going back very soon.

Our first time eating here. The food was the nicest we have eaten in an Indian restaurant. Everything was served fresh, hot and absolutely delicious! Maddie was our waitress for the evening and she was just a star. Would definitely recommend and will certainly be going back.

Good place. Limited menu. Tasty and they can adjust to your spice levels Biryani is a must try.

Busy night ...what we ate was fine but the menu is extremely limited

Enjoyed a wonderful meal at this restaurant which is nice to find a restaurant that lives up to its recommendation. Added to this is the care and knowledge shown by Maddy, a lovely personality with a bright future.

The most amazing Indian cuisine I've had locally. Full-flavoured and beautifully cooked, with high calibre service in a great atmosphere. We came as a table of 24, it was perfect. For the majority of our party, it was a first-time visit, we'll all be coming back!

Went to the new Torquay East in the West. The restaurant is very nice, the food was nice, service & staff just OK but there downfall was when we came yo pay the couldn't get our bills correct we spent a good half hour or more trying to sort it out. They need to update there system. For this reason our group will NOT be returning.

We are a family of Indian food lovers, our takeaway yesterday evening from East in the West was absolutely superb. The best we ever had, the balance and freshness of the spices was delightful. It's so nice to have something different from the standard BIR offering.

Fabulous food been twice in a week had the peppery lamb and it was In like a curry pepper corn sauce also the chicken kadia

If u can put 0 star I will do. The food has same favour, all dishes was cooked in same sos. On top staff was rude and the don't take our complaint seriously saying is every restaurant is different. No apologie. Never again 😒

A lovely meal, served by attentive and polite staff, spoiled by a selfish table next to us that insisted on complaining about every aspect of their meal and service. Their insistence on moaning about the food and the drinks they were served at the end of their meal (of which they ate everything) was embarrassing and i felt for the staff that had to handle their complaints as reasonably as they could.

Took my staff here for a treat, the food was brilliant, the staff were super friendly and attentive. I will definitely be returning. If you have never been and you love eastern food this place is a must visit. Thank you for a great night 👍

Just had great meal with hubby. Tandoori chicken beautifully presented with tasty peshawar nan. We also had a sag aloo main with pilau rice- very very tasty. Great service, definitely recommend, thank you.

Brand new spanking place with a delightful low lighting interior that provides a great ambience. Pleasant family run service. Tasty and spicy food. Some of the dishes are not for the faint hearted. Cons: Small portions especially the rice dishes. Prices nearly reflect London restaurants Staff and owners should be more stern to deal with loud boisterous customers. I found this lacking and we felt we wanted to leave as soon as the orders came. There is definitely room for improvement

Have just returned from a week in Paignton whilst there we visited the East in the West restaurant what a great place for a meal. All the staff are really helpful and very friendly. The food was absolutely amazing we were very impressed with the quality, presentation, and amazing flavour. The service was so good very reasonable prices for such quality food. Thankfully we visited early in the week so we went back again later in the week. We go to Paignton about three times a year so we will certainly will be going back. All in all a very nice place to enjoy a quality meal.

Lovely food and lovely service. And thanks to the restaurant 's manager, Anthony.

Excellent choice - impressive food - friendly and knowledgable staff - this restaurant rivals Dishoom!

This is a review for East in the West Torquay . We had a meal here when they first opened & were a little disappointed . However we tried it again last night & both the food & the service was excellent . Proper cloth serviettes , very clean tables & superb cutlery . A huge improvement in the quality of the food . We will be back as this is Indian fine dining . John Aston Parker

Nice location on the high street and restaurant has a big capacity to take in lot of people. Service was really good by the people at reception and also by the person who was taking order. Food delivery was quick as well. Taste of the food was good, not superb or excellent but we liked it and is a place to go once. Panner masala was to sweet, daal makhni and naan was too awesome in taste. Chole and Okra was good in taste.

My first time at an Indian restaurant! I was blown away, so lovely, the atmosphere & the food was incredible!

Amazing food, lovely decor and attentive friendly staff. Will definitely go back. The peppery lamb and the duck were both delicious.

The restaurant has a beautiful interior. The service was very friendly. We ordered three different dishes, all of which were delicious. The whole family loved it.

Booked well in advance for our silver wedding anniversary.. restaurant confirmed bookkng ... arrived at time of booking to find restaurant closed for the evening.. no notification of closure and text message ignored.. very poor

Nice welcome at door all staff was helpful and friendly the food was very good and served hot and in quick time food could of been a little more spicy

It was my first time visiting East in the west I started off with pappdoms with 4 different dips followed by saffron King prawns chargrilled starter then for my mains I had chicken biryani and chilli and garlic nan all of it was very nice the service was excellent I would recommend this place too anyone will definitely be returning next time I'm in Paignton

Clean, smell free, tidy! And the food was out of the park. Cooked like it should be, spices in the right amount, not over loaded with onions and garlic like many Indian restaurants. South Indian flavours coming through and style. Chappti roti like it's meant to be not thick but like they make it in India. Staff are good and this reflects on the restaurant.

By far the worst Indian meal i have had out. Not only is it over priced, Part of the food was literally frozen, and I mean frozen!... asked for replacement which also came out stone cold. Naan bread tastes like it's straight from a supermarket and chucked in a microwave. Extremely loud in there and a massive wait on food. Plenty of other places would out do it for sure.

really great place and excelant food

extremely delicous food, we can only recommend eating here! Also very good service and everyone was so kind :)

Tasted good, great variety of flavours 😁

Torquay Excellent meal and service will return soon. First time at this venue in Torquay . Staff were wonderful snd food 5 star

Excellent friendly service. Lovely contemporary decor. Food delicious and beautifully presented! Top marks!

It is NOT halal. Horrible service. A member of Staff was extremely rude DO NOT DINE HERE.

As a tradition we always go for a curry. Being from the Midlands it's hard to beat a good curry. Unfortunately this curry house was not the best. Waited ages to be served and the meals was just sauce and some precooked meat. Needed more to it Probably give this one a moss

It would be good to write a review about the new Torquay restaurant but having phoned several times to make a booking without the phone being answered I gave up. I then phoned the Paignton restaurant where the phone was answered but the background noise...

Tried this new restaurant as I’ve been going to another for 25 years and wanted to see what it was like. Friendly greeting and good service through tour visit. Lovely clean laid out tables that were comfortable and spacious. The food was presented beautifully on...

We visited the new Restaurant of East in the west at Torquay last weekend. It was fully packed on Saturday, no surprise to me. Luxury ambience, probably the best in Torquay at present. All service staffs were very attentive and pleasant. As a person who...

Finally managed to try the new addition to The Bay, the restaurant is now occupying what was my former favourite Indian so had a lot to live up to. Being a Sunday I was surprised at how many people were already in, and that being...

We had a good feeling initially as it was a warm and friendly welcome but then it went downhill. The staff were friendly although we waited some time before our order was taken but the food was awful and just not up to scratch. We...

East in the West have an excellent Indian restaurant in Paignton so when they opened a new one in Torquay we decided to go . The restaurant wasn't busy but we waited at least 10 minutes before a waiter came . The pickle tray with...

Visited the new venue on Torwood Street yesterday. So pleased we now have you in Torquay. Absolutely delicious food from a short non generic menu. Super refurbishment. Delightful and smiling crew. Proper white linen napkins. Very reasonable prices especially the wines; a French viognier for...

Quite a wait time on takeaway food but it is definitely worth it. Seriously tasty curry.

Fantastic all round! Great food, very well decorated and clean facilities I was very impressed with this establishment, having lived in the bay for 2 years and not managed to find a decent place to enjoy a curry this presently surprised me. Fantastic presentation, great...