Ellora Curry Centre in Solihull

Visited with friends after a night out in Knowle. Another great curry. Not overly expensive. I recommend the Morchi. Staff very helpful. As they have been since I first began eating there in the early 1980s.

Having been to Ellora many times, decided to go today to cheer myself up as I have had a really difficult day. I walked in, got smiled at but then the guy then just walked to the back. I followed. I went to the bar and asked for a table for 1. The guy tried to sit me in the back corner on my own. (Important to note there were only 2 other tables occupied.) I requested to sit at the front near the window. Guy 1 refused. I asked again. He then called over the ‘smiler’ who greeted me at the door then ran off. He said I couldn’t sit at the front and gestured at the table at the back again. I asked 1 more time. Again, he gestured at the table in the back corner. I said I will leave if I am to sit at the back. They just looked at me. I left, Didn’t really feel like this was the appropriate level of customer service I should expect, especially on a quiet Sunday night, in a place I have always respected. Not okay.

Ellora Knowle, you're in for a treat! Their curry dishes are so delicious and packed with flavor. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving some tasty Indian food!"

We visited this curry house recently with a group of friends and can say in all honest it’s the worst curry we have had locally. Food was very poor. The meat/chicken was in our opinion pre-cooked before having sauce added, whatever the dish. A chicken balti should not have over-dried pink chicken if cooked fresh and authentically. Furthermore it was very dry and tasteless.

Great food, atmosphere, service, welcoming and attentive. Licensed, but very reasonable. Parking around the back in a pay car park, 2 mins to Allors

Was here with a large group of friends. Shown to our table and the staff looked after us really well. Food was ok and as we hadn't seen each other for ages, we just wanted to chat. In some restaurants they would chase you out when you had finished but they let us be. Not sure why I couldn't give a 5 star but it didn't quite feel like it. But not far off.

Came here for an anniversary treat and this place did not disappoint. The customer service was on another level. The manager known as Mash was very good at looking g after us, and we will definitely e back again Summary Food: 10/10 Customer Service: 10/10 Overall experience: 10/10

New year celebrations with a dear friend. Once again sensational meal by the team at The Ellora. I am always welcomed like an old friend and tonight was no exception. The food was beautiful, tasty and the quality of the food was superb. Thank you to the team at The Ellora for looking after us. Happy New Year to you all xx

Very busy restaurant on Knowle high street. Menu had lots of options. I went for the Allora Special Balti which certainly didn’t disappoint. Plenty of meat and a very tasty sauce. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

Visited with my son midweek early evening, I’ve visited many curry houses over the last 40 years so I reckon I know a decent curry !! I haven’t been to the Ellora for years so was looking forward to it , we both had chicken and spinach curry , however we both thought it was very average and not exactly cheap so I wouldn’t rush back

Fabulous food on a par if not better than some other places. Excellent service. Couldn't fault anything. Looking forward to a return visit.

We have just literally thrown our takeaway in the bin after waiting over an hour to collect. For example my lamb Rogan Josh tasted burnt, was very oily, and unlike no Rogan Josh I’ve ever tasted before. The naan was like cardboard…. Expensive rubbish, not happy

We arrived very late in knowle as we’re staying at a local guest house and had an early flight next morn I don’t think we got to the restaurant til around 11.30pm .This restaurant was recommended to us by Mary n les from the local guest house the Achill . It did not disappoint! Beautiful food ! And great service ! Will def go again when using the guest house again .

I have a great affinity for this place because I met my wife (to be) 32 years ago and this is where we first dined together. We have been back again and again over the years with a changing landscape in Knowle and Dorridge for good Indian restaurants. The competition is fierce but with The Bilash and Café Saffron now gone, even Lloyds didn't survive intact after Covid. Luckily though, The Ellora is still here and doing very well, probably because it's extremely good, just look at how busy it gets. I had the Chicken tikka puri to start, which was gorgeous and then we had mains of: Chicken biryani and Sea bass chittagong. The latter Sea bass was mine and is marinated in spices and served with a sauce comprising of coconut cream & lime; absolutely amazing. We are familiar enough with curry houses around us to know The Ellora is seriously good. The mere fact that few are anywhere near as busy as here says it all. Definitely the best for us with great service too.

Just popped in for takeaway, but was treated like staying guests by very polite and attentive waiters. Food was just as fantastic when we got home.

This was our second visit to ELLORA after a disappointing first one! However tonight was much better, with service and food both good! I had the chicken tikka Jalfrezi which was well spiced and cooked with a lovely flavour, our friends had chicken Korma and a balti chicken masala extra spicy which were both good. Would now revisit for third time and would now also recommend!

We visited ellora last night for the 1st time, having wanted to go for a while finally made it. The food was delicious, we had 4 different dishes with nans and rice and it was great value for money. A good drinks menu aswell! The staff that run it were friendly and we had a wonderful evening and already deciding when to go next.

Ordered 2 different curries both completely over salted and running in yellow oil, not an authentic curry, lacked proper spices and flavour, Nan bread not much better. This was the worst curry we have had in a long time not really edible - provided constructive feedback to the staff who struggled to understand, in fact were not the friendliest of waiters contrary to what you normally find in this type of restaurant, appeared very tired, uninterested in customers. Similar to previous review vacuuming around takes while people eating is not good. If you want a decent curry try Asher’s in Bham or get a jar - but not the Ellora. On a good point Malbec was ok for the price…

Food was awful, three different curry dishes all completely saturated with tomato purée and over salted. Rendering food almost inedible. Whilst we were eating one of the staff members proceeded to vacuum the carpet from which emanated a horrible smell. Not an enjoyable experience.

Took a large party, so pre-booking required and staff flexible enough to add one more. Chosen as three friends recommended the venue. Food was great, some chose to take home as too much! Well presented. Service on a busy evening was ample, though business-like, rather than charming as many curry places can be. The maite d' was excellent and explained their fifty-five year history of service.

The sumptuous meal complimented the friendly and inviting ambience of the restaurant. The staff were polite and helpful when we were ordering the food. Only downside was slight delay with our meal as there was a lot of takeaway orders but overall an excellent experience and hoping to go back soon for more!!!

I very rarely write reviews, but I simply had to scribble a few words about our experience at Ellora. In summary, one of the most tasteless curries I have ever had the misfortune to pay for. A dull and bland restaurant which serves up similarly dull and bland food. How this restaurant has stayed in business is simply beyond me if the food we were served is representative of the food they usually serve. One person in my group said it was so poor, they wouldn't even return should they offer it for free. A very disappointing and frustrating evening.

Lovely restaurant with great service. Nice old fashion touch at the end of the meal with warm towels being provided to wipe your hands. Management and staff clearly care about the guest experience and pay close attention to your needs (which not all restaurants do), catering to any special requests you may have. Relaxed, enjoyable experience. Only disappointment was that the tea I ordered was minimal quantity, in a very small cup!

Amazing food as always. we are never disappointed with the ellora and never tire of the food. Highly recommend going here

We were desperately trying to find a good Indian Curry in Knowle after the sudden and very disappointing closing of our favourite SAFFRON! Our friends recommended this Restaurant but unfortunately we were left wanting! Firstly they didn’t open the door till 5.12pm which was 12...

The service is excellent. The food is the best Asian food in the area and we went on a Wednesday night and all tables were full…….what does that tell you. Thank you so much for a wonderful meal. We will be back with family and...

Worst food and service I have ever received I will never go again! The waiter was so rude he was awful

This is my go to Indian restaurant for a takeaway! The staff are welcoming and always friendly especially the owner, I think. The food is always great, fresh ingredients and so much to choose from their extensive menu. Definitely Recommended.

I went recently to Ellora with family. We really enjoyed the good atmosphere, first rate service, and the food! Very tasty. I thoroughly recommend.

The birthday meal we had was so delicious, piping hot and reasonably priced, would definitely go again.

Would highly recommend a visit to the ellora knowle. Delicious food, Extremely friendly, attentive and personal service and a lovely ambiance to boot. Everyone in the group enjoyed their meal’s. Will definitely be returning.

We went on a Saturday night. When I rang to book as was last minute I asked for 7pm the person on other side of the phone said 7.30 I agreed and he said oh no no 7 is fine - we arrived a tad...

We visited on a very busy Saturday night with friends but the service was swift and friendly. The poppadums were freshly cooked, crisp and warm and the dips delicious. We had mixed starter and a plate of onion bhajis to share as starters and 4...

Had a lovely curry here, very friendly staff who clearly enjoy their job and like to make sure that the customers are happy. We had the Elora special starter which was very good, nice to have a mixture of starters. The sag aloo was the...

On a canal boat holiday and we did a bit of research before choosing this restaurant. The village has quite a lot of choice but this is definitely the winner. We didn't get as far as desert (too full) but the starters and mains were...

Love it here. Great service and food is amazing thank you. Really like the rose brut sparkling wine. Quiet in a weekday but food freshly cooked.

Went here as we was passing by and so glad we stopped. The food is out if this world. All cooked fresh and the service is second to none. Highly recommended. Will definitely be going back when we are in the area.

Really great food - one of the best meals we’ve had in a long while. It was very busy and I’d suggest booking as they turned many walk-ins away even from 6pm. I’ve given 4 stars rather than 5 as, although service was efficient, the...

Great evening! Never been before so we were really delighted with meal. Lovely tasty food. We had poppadums dips a starter and main and it was beautifully presented. Service was exemplary lovely setting easy to park close by. Will be looking forward to going again...

We haven't been out for a meal for over two years as we are fairly ancient and vulnerable" We went last Saturday evening, and were delighted to see the restaurant flat out as usual, with the staff as good as ever and a lot of...

Stumbled on this restaurant via TripAdvisor, and am so pleased that I did. Knowle Town has many Indian options, but this is surely the best. Service was phenomenal Food was out of this world cost was extremely reasonable

I’ve been coming to Ellora for years and all I can say is that it’s absolutely amazing. The food is presented beautifully and tastes better every time you go in. The staff have changed but are as caring and attentive as ever! Highly recommend for...

I dont need to write too much about this place, other than the fact you will not be disappointed! Easily the best Curry in the West Midlands! The owner is great at recognising regulars too

My husband and I did not book but we were able to get a table for two. The staff were polite and efficient. The food was very good so we will return.

Having used a few indian restaurants locally to Lapworth we decided to try Ellora and all I can say it was Amazing food the taste and presentation was excellent the staff on collecting the takeaway were excellent and would highly recommend using this for your...

We went on Monday night for the first time since covid began. The food, still marvellous, covid safety and social distancing spot on. The atmosphere, no exactly what it was before the virus, but the seating and tables have been changed, but that makes you...

Had a really good time with my brother first time I've been to this restaurant .I've got to say the staff were really friendly keeping to the social distancing they had hand sanitizers at the front of the restaurant and also when you come out...

Went the other night for 1st time in a while. Was expecting different layout due to social distancing however when we arrived at 8 evey table in restuarant was full with zero socaul distancing measures. Staff serving us were wearing masks but unfortunatley on there...

Ellora has been my favourite curry house for years, we ate in their a month ago and noticed the staff had changed and weren't as friendly or as helpful, we then had take out the phone lines weren't any good so had to go in...

Another fine meal tonight, although I’ve not been here from the beginning, I have been eating here since 1978 and even to this day it’s seems to have got even better !

Friends for early dinner. Food ok, quite busy but tables well spaced out. Have been before and felt a little bland tonight compared to previous visits. Still good though. Friendly staff.

Absolutely fantastic all round. Had 3 starters and 3 mains with rice and naan. Each dish was superb, very impressed and the prices are very good too. 100% recommend

We visit here quite regularly and i have to say, they do the best curry. Their madras's are excellent. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a nice, large curry.

Really surprised how busy Ellora was at 18.30 on a Friday hardly any free tables at all, but did think this should mean its good and it was! We started with poppadoms and pickles, and then had some veggie side dishes and chapattis as our...

It’s not often that the takeaway meals from Indian restaurants are as good as eating in but our recent experiences of both at Ellora in Knowle have been excellent. My wife and I last shared a Lamb Jalfrezi and Chicken Naga and they were delicious. The quality of the meat was top notch and the flavours of both of these strong tasting dishes were as good as it gets. I still can’t believe that I used to go here when it first opened in the 60s - it’s well and truly stood the test of time.

Party visit on a busy night, but great service and the best curries we’ve had in a long time. Booking is recommended as it was full.

Dinner last night was ok, too much red colour in the prawn puri and very overcooked chicken in my main. The waiters really didn't know what they were doing, took 3 requests for a jug of water to appear and they leant over everyone to serve food and collect plated when there was plenty of room to access diners individually.I don't expect silver service in an Indian restaurant but I really don't want a waiters armpit in my face either.

Whenever I go for a curry with the family it’s always at the ellora; the food cannot be beaten. The staff are super friendly knowledgeable and good with children. The atmosphere is super relaxed with good clients. If I could award 6 stars, I would.

Wow amazing food. Extremely busy & so lucky that this restaurant managed to fit us in at short notice on a Saturday night. Great menu for all tastes, food piping hot, & such tasty ingredients. Plates warmed, table warmer supplied, linen table cloths & napkins. Bathrooms spotlessly clean.It’s what my husband & I would call an “old school” style meal. As too many restaurants now are all this fusion style, with over priced tiny portions. Ellora is reasonably priced, large portions & genuinely felt like an authentic restaurant. Popadoms & dips tray is a must! We will definitely go back, & both of us can not wait! Thank you to the management for the lovely Xmas card & gift.

We attend a weekend exhibition at the NEC every year and always eat twice at this restaurant. The food is never less then excellent, the only problem is making a choice from the extensive menu! The restaurant is usually very busy so be sure to book. The manager and his team are a wonder to behold in the way that they cope with the numbers but still manage to be friendly and attentive. Our only regret after a meal is the fact that we do not live closer.

True Value for Money All You Can Eat Buffet, the quality and quantity cannot be believed. Plus I could not believe the number of people actually going back for seconds, third and in two cases fourths ....Four of us ate three courses with drinks and paid only £70 including gratuities.

Great food at this place,in fact we travelled from Kidderminster because it’s that good! Would recommend the chicken tikka saag and Peshawari naan. Definitely pappadoms and pickle tray to start. Nice relaxed atmosphere and great service.

First visit to this restaurant in quite a while and was very impressed, from the service, the food, price and atmosphere everything was very good and will definitely be back. Can recommend paneer tikka shashlik as starter and the mix jalfreizi for main.

Well, I couldn’t fault a single thing! Always welcomed at the door by the friendly staff who go above and beyond for everything!

A very warm and welcoming place,very clean and well presented .The food was fairly priced and the menu was varied and catered for all tastes.The starters delicious,the Desi Platter for two was well cooked and very well spiced.The mains were good,I had chicken vindaloo which was perfectly spiced and cooked.My partner had Coriander Chicken which was cooked well,but she could not taste the coriander at all,which made the dish bland in flavour,the vegetable pilau rice was very good,good variety of vegetables.Would recommend a visit as it was nice.

This restaurant is streets ahead of all the others in the area, the food is incredibly consistent , and the staff are a credit to the owners.

Thank you for making evening really lovely for myself and my girls and lad beautiful food cannot fault a thing can’t wait till next time

We have lived in Knowle 21 years & I can honestly say this restaurant never fails to amaze me. The food is consistently excellent & the staff are friendly and most helpful. We have takeaways & love the buffet on Sunday & Monday evenings, a great hit with my 83 year old father & teenage boys. Keep up the good work & see you soon The Moseley’s

We were a party of 23 who had to relocate to the Ellora within 24 hours as a neighbouring restaurant went into administration and and closed suddenly. Consequently they had to cope with the large influx of customers as well as those who had already booked ! In spite of the huge pressure, we were all served our starters more or less together and the main courses arrived quite promptly which was no mean feat as of course the waiters had to identify who had ordered what - anything but easy with 23 people sitting at one table ! They did a splendid job and it was appreciated by all of us.

As all of you know who live locally we are spoilt in this village for our Indian restaurants, but tonight I have experienced from the Ellora the most sensational buffet meal ever. They only do it on a Sunday and Monday evening but let me tell you it was a real treat, I can't recommend it enough A big thanks to the team in the Ellora, you have just made Monday a very special day for me £12.95 for all you can, the quality of each dish sublime

Its time to declare support - I have been using the Ellora for a number of years often with visitors staying over, who are always impressed, always good service and value for money. Buffet night is particularly good value and diverse if you have a nervous curry customer with you. Great for kids.

We hadn't visited the Ellora for many years, and it had been a rather old-fashioned curry house, but on this visit we discovered it has been nicely redecorated and was comfortable. The food was good. It is not anything really special or particularly interesting, but it does great curries to a high standard. The chef's specialities offer some variety, without being too far-fetched. We were there on a busy night, but the service was perfectly good enough.

Have not used this restaurant for some months, but decided to go late on a Saturday night.

I have used this restaurant for many years and had very good meals here in the past but these days I find the taste quite bland. With regard to takeaways, the chicken always seems a lower quality and dry.

I have been coming here weekly for the past 15 years. The food is always consistently excellent, friendly and efficient service by all the staff and management. Can’t fault it, hence our regular visits.

Found this place to be outstanding, buffet food was very good and a good variety, staff are very friendly and would recommend it to anyone

Awesome food and hospitality. The service was very kindly and fast. The food was very tasty and for this reason I recommend everyone to visit this restaurant.

There are a good number of Indian restaurants in Knowle and I hadn’t been to the Ellora for some time. The buffet night clearly attracts a lot of people and the number of covers meant that you feel a bit rushed. The upside to that is that most of the good range of dishes don’t sit around, although a couple were not very hot once plated, and you can see the turnover of new tins on the heaters

Visited recently and found the food to be good without being outstanding. One of the oldest restaurants in the village. good service

The waiter who greeted was rude and sullen. The cubed tandoori chicken is not what I asked for and was met with “we’ve been doing this for 12 years.” They are not worthy of this name. Supermarket curry.

I arranged dinner after work with colleagues here.

I went here with my partner and our new neighbours.

Excellent first meal at this restaurant, we run the Solihull Couples Dining Club and this was a great find for us.

This place has been around for ages - Knowle is hardly short of good dining options, not least curry options, with others including Bilash, Saffron and Lloyds all within 100 meters of each other. Ellora takes some beating - the food is always prepared to a high quality and the meat:sauce ratio (a good indicator to my mind !) is always high/above average compared with its competitors in Knowle. Sunday and Monday they do buffet service - basically a limited range off pre-prepared options, covering most bases, at a reasonable price c20.00 per head. Takeaway is always busy - covers are pretty much always full and booking beforehand is recommended to avoid disappointment. They could easily trade out of larger premises - but IMO it would take away from the level of service they provide/experience. If you are a curry lover - make time to go. Well done Ellora.

Love this place it is very clean, great customer service and food is fantastic. Its the only place we go to for a good curry as we know we will leave satisfied. They also do a takeaway service (collection only) which is still great!!

Absolutely brilliant food and friendly service, all the staff and management are fantastic and made us feel very welcome and it was our 1st time visit thank you for making us feel so special today.

This place has been here for decades and we have been here many times over the years. We were a little disappointed on our last visit as the menu on the website does not reflect the in house menu - certainly not on price. It’s much more expensive. Most of the dishes we ordered seemed to have a little too much red about them - food colouring ?

We've been here quite a few times now and always have good food and great service. on the weekend it gets busy so you need to book. The question is would we go back YES .!!! we would..

We went on a Monday with friends who had pre-booked the table. There was a choice of the buffet or you could select a la carte. The staff were lovely, really friendly and efficient. Three of us opted for the buffet whilst the other member of our party selected form the a la carte. We helped ourselves to the starters. There was plenty of variety and it was really fresh and tasty. The a la carte main course was timed perfectly to arrive at the table when we had plated up our main courses from the buffet. It was lovely to all have the food at the same time as sometimes you end up eating in shifts. Drinks were served promptly. Lovely evening in a very nice restaurant. I would definitely recommend a visit.

A great restaurant and great buffet that was spoilt by a bunch of drunks who were allowed to swear and shout at only 8 pm when we were having a family meal with children.

We visit Ellora relatively regularly, mainly for takeaway but we also love to stay there for dinner! The food is always fresh and served quickly. And they’ve got pretty good choice of dishes too! Highly recommended

Used this restaurant since the 70's and it's still producing good Asian food. The menu is standard Indian cuisine as expected but we'll presented and good quality.

This is one of my favourite Indian Restaurants and my family eat here and get take-away regularly. The staff are great and very helpful, they always remember your name if you’re a regular customer. The food is always amazing and well presented.

Food was OK for an Indian. Being a brummie we do differentiate between the great and the average. Ellora was not great, food was OK, if you like spicy ask for it, Pricking what would typically by a spicy course may leave you experiencing a not so spicy "Tourist" medium course.

I visited this restaurant with a friend for the buffet on Monday. Overall, there is a good choice of quality food, and is worth the price (we paid £12.95 each).

Called here by chance as busier than other Indian Restaurant that was opposite the hotel. Waiters were attentive and food came quickly Beautiful flavours cooked very well Can recommend highly

We think this is the best curry house in Knowle based on the food, the service, the atmosphere and the cleanliness.

Visited allora this evening with my partner, as we walked inside I was rudely greeted by a member of staff, when he questioned us on whether we had a reservation he made it clear that it was inconvenient that we didn’t, myself and my partner then sat down for a meal the same member of staff was very rude when asking what we wanted to drink like he wanted to rush our time on being there and also if we were having the buffet that they were serving. Because we wanted something off the menu he didn’t seem to pleased

Sometimes drop in here after a couple of drinks in Knowle, always a lot of room to sit down to eat and people enjoying themselves. Really welcoming and a fantastic curry - well recommend the Sunday and Monday Dinner Dash.

From the moment you walk in the door you know it’s going to be great.