Giggling Squid in Wiltshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Had a dinner here during our stay in Salisbury. Service was pretty good, and the Thai cuisine was quite authentic. A good choice if you are craving for Thai food.

Nice food and friendly efficient staff

What in god’s name has gone wrong here!!!! Heard a few bad things and it had got worse but tried at Xmas, and yes it had gone downhill! But though I’d still give it a go again as had hoped it would pick up! But oh my god it’s got even worse!!! Firstly this used to be No1 in Salisbury! Was my favourite place but tonight has just sad!!!!it’s a Thursday by the way! But 20minites for a drink!! 45minutes for a started!!! 1.5hrs for the main was quite frankly embarrassing! Not to mention having to have to eat our starters with our hands!!! Food used to look bright and tasteful!! Now it’s bland and cold!!!!! £90+ for this meal was disgraceful!!! Was supposed to be a special night out and quite frankly you ruined it!!! Cold fatty sloppy ribs in an onion gravy was not what we had hoped for!!! Go back 2 years and take some pride in what you used to do! Absolute rubbish!! Oh and £7.80 for a bottle of beer! Come on!!!!!

Abbiamo cenato in questo ristorante trovato per caso.. ambiente molto carino e personale gentile. Bel menù e ottimi piatti, dagli antipasti ai dolci.

The best meal that I have had in a long time. Great service too. Also, the perfect Aperol spritz was very much enjoyed! 😀.

I went for a late dinner. Personnel were rushing us out when we finished. The cocktail (Hugo) used syrup instead of proper cordial. Curry was good, and so was the fried squid. The pad Thai (giant prawns ) was not that good, and was disappointing.

A wonderful restaurant! excellent food, great service with friendly staff. Beautiful decor too. We weren’t sure what to order but the staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful and their recommendations were spot on!

The food is okay, but I feel it is really small portion like kid portion. I had set menu and jungle curry. I feel it is expensive for me and didn’t feel full at all.

Great restaurant, food was lovely, arrived quickly and the staff were great

Visited here this evening. I have a severe intolerance to onions which is always a problem. The young waiter event over and above to find me something from the menu that would be safe for me to eat. In the end he found two dishes that were suitable and the one I chose was delicious. The other members of staff were friendly and welcoming. Definitely somewhere to go for a pleasant experience.

Having wanted to go there for ages the food was delicious, & the decor was lovely, however we were greeted by an unenthusiastic waitress, who took our orders not at all friendly, the restaurant was quite busy, so the staff passed us often,not one of them asked how is the food, when I came to pay the bill I asked the waitress to remove the service charge, & explained why she said sarcasticly ..have a good day yeah! not the sort of customer service you expect, shame ..As it slightly marred our experience

Excellent Thai restaurant in the heart of Salisbury. Friendly staff and superb food. Good portions. Excellent take away options too. Salt & pepper squid is the best!

Outstanding Service and food, all staff are most pleasant and the food is consistently excellent and i highly recommend.

Giggling Squid is going to be my regular one if it's around on my holidays. Have tried couple of times at different location especially at Harrogate and always get same quality and taste. Very convenient location and good service. Atmosphere is top class as always and food is the cherry on top. Always delicious and variety you can choose from veggie, meat to sea food. Prices are pocket friendly. There's nothing you can complain. Defo coming back again.

Went for my birthday and had an awesome meal and drinks. Staff were very nice and the food was really amazing. Drinks were lush too!

We chose the Red Duck Curry and the Royal Curry, the first with duck and the second with salmon. The dishes were very tasty. Dessert was Choco Dessert, a kind of very good pétit gateau. The dishes on the menu are described with the drawing of a pepper to highlight the most seasoned ones, but even those that are not marked may contain the pepper in the sauce. Good option for Thai food.

If you like microplastics this place is definitely for you. Lack of knowledge about origins of the meat . Food os definitely pre cooked not fresh. Everything comes from plastic. Expensive and 10% service charge. Never again

Fantastic! The Lunch Tapas is highly recommended (with four portions of every Thai dish you can think of!) And you can't leave without trying the Black Sesame and Jasmine & Rice ice-cream - trust me, it works!..

Everything about average. I can’t say anything that blew my mind but there is nothing and either. Food came to table relatively quickly.

The food is great and the staff are excellent. We go often and are never disappointed.

We went in for lunch, and got curry. Food was delicious, full of flavor. Service was also excellent.

I’ve visited Giggling Squid many times over several years - for their Thai tapas lunch. It has always been great. However, I took the family their for an early dinner on bank holiday Monday and we ordered from, not the lunch menu, but the main menu. What a disappointment! We had a sharing starter which, at over £30 for a spring roll, ONE money bag each, a sausage that was completely over powered by lemongrass and some very bland lumps of un-crispy beef, was overpriced and, to be honest, lacking balanced flavour in everything but the spring roll. We then waited close to 30 minutes before our mains turned up. At no point did any of the staff come over and explain the delay or apologise. I know, they don’t have to, but, if you value your customers then speak to them instead of just bumbling around tidying glasses. I had chicken Pad Kee Mao which was pretty dismal. Again, the balance of flavour and spice was all over the place, the green beans were cold and raw and the plating looked like it had been done by a child. The remainder of the table had Sticky Chicken and Honey Crisp Seafood. The chicken particularly, was over sweet but both were significantly better than the Pad. However, again, plating was not great. Whilst the staff were friendly when they spoke to us, they weren’t particularly attentive throughout. It’s also not great that the first words when met at the door aren’t “Hello” or “Welcome!”, but “have you got a reservation?” Fair enough if I’d walked into a packed restaurant but it was,at best, a quarter full. And then, to be presented a bill of over £100 and to have 10% service already added, and for the waitress to point out I could add a tip to the card machine too? Just beyond the usually pleasant experiences I’ve had there before. As I said at the start, I’ve had many great lunches at Giggling Squid, with super great service. This visit was the polar opposite and I can’t imagine what has changed to make it so poor. I will be back, for lunch, if only to understand if that’s become just as poor too.

Very good food and atmosphere, large variety of dishes, the staff was kind and service was quick. A little pricey (especially the wine), moreover they apply 10% tip automatically in the bill without asking in advance. Nevertheless good experience

Favourite place to eat!!! Dan from Salisbury Giggling Squid made me the best coffe I have ever drunken and food was amazing! This place and Dan are made my day!! Will definitely come back again! 🙂⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a perfect lunch to celebrate my Daughter’s Birthday, the drinks was amazing, food was delicious, we both finished our food, and the surprised compliment dessert is a bonus, one of the moment my daughter will never forget, Giggling squid is her favourite restaurant now. The service from the waiter was fantastic. We will come back.

Delicious food and great service, a must visit if you like Thai food!

Despite living so close we have never been to the GS restaurant. My family and I went for lunch on Saturday and we were very impressed. The service was excellent with very attentive staff. The lunch menu was exactly what we had hoped for. The quality and choice was amazing. We will definitely return.

Great atmosphere, food was very nice, staff very attentive and friendly. Lunch menu was great to try different dishes. Would definitely return if in the area.

Lovely restaurant in Salisbury, the service was excellent and friendly, The food was excellent and I would recommend this place

We called in for lunch during a visit to Salisbury (12032024). The food and service were excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and would recommend this restaurant.

Good food. Portions a little small. I'm used to portion size in Bangkok and Phuket :)

Cold pork, automatic service charge which we asked to take off

Well cooked food. Well presented. Good evening out.

Lovely food and great atmosphere

Delicious food didn't have to wait too long, staff were amazing and attentive, loved the atmosphere and decor. Will definitely be going again soon

Excellent food, fantastic staff lovely night out while staying in Salisbury.

It was late, and we only had a short space of time to order our meal. They made a lovely meal. The service was great.

The food was fine but not great

I had Street food platter and it was heaven on a platter. Service and attention was 100% and staff are so friendly. At there 7 February 24 thanks 😊

Took ages to take our order. No check back to make sure food was ok. Food was ok but small portion. Card machine not working despite 3 attempts. Had to go to cash point to get cash to pay. Overall not good experience. No discount offered not even a free drink. Poor overall.

It was our first visit but end was extremely disappointing. Food was overpriced and very small portions. Food was precooked as didn’t taste fresh. Also paid £13.18 for the worst service ever. It was complete waste of £145. Unless someone has too much money to waste I wouldn’t recommend this place. Stay away

They have gluten free options, so it’s perfect! Good food and clean restaurant

Bien en general, pero la ternera de mi comanda estaba dura y pitracosa. Quizás por su ubicación es alto de precios, pero en Reino Unido tampoco hay nada razonable en precios para lo que comes.

Food very good, service very slow despite the place being less than half full. Had to get up and ask for the bill in the end.

Regularly eat here when in Salisbury. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the food is to a high standard and served in good time and it’s centrally located in town.

The food is good here, but the service sucked. I am not coming to see the manager’s POKER FACE.

Food is so good, but one of the staff is really impolite :(

Changes over the last few years have left a hole in the vegetarian options. In my mind, this is an expensive place to eat with robotic, emotionless staff. Maybe I came on a bad day; however, there is no excuse when your pricing is on the premium side.

Amazing great food nice atmosphere

My 1st time visiting this tai restraunt I was very impressed. Lovely decor, very good table service, good choice menu. The food is exceptional, the menu may appear a tad expensive but the price can be justified in the quality of the food. I visited at Christmas time and the atmosphere was very warm & cosy with attentive staff. What I do love is the way they have divided the restraunt into different sections,each having its own character. I will most definitely be dinning here again.

Great spot for spice and tasty dishes, the Thai Tea (iced) was nicely done, not too sweet. Lunch menu offers variety

Super service, great tapas combos and so much on the menu to go back again to try.

Beautiful Thursday lunch , pre theatre. Tapas was full of flavours and beautifully presented. Staff gracious and helpful.

On arrival told we had to vacate the table in 90mins. Only 2 other tables occupied. Squid starter had virtually no squid and the main course you had to hunt the chicken. Expensive and will not be back.

The place looks fancy but it is affordable. And they have the delicious pad thai.

Visited for lunch with my daughter, it was her first time. Love the Tapas idea. Very friendly staff and we managed to get a table by the window to watch the hustle and bustle of the shoppers in the market square. We had the Salt and Pepper set and the Royal set, 4 different selection Tapas on each set including a wonderful Lamb Massam curry and very spicy prawns. Both sets were delicious and just enough for a lunchtime. Great value; total including a drink and service charge £36. Will definitely be back.

Food and service was fantastic, thanks!

Ate here with friends at lunchtime. Looked forward to the meal as the menu promised much but was left disappointed. Starter of Chicken Satay consisted of two very small skewers of chicken with tiny bowl of underwhelming peanut sauce and finely shredded carrot. The dish was barely warm. My main course of Massaman curry lacked any depth of flavour. I was surprised that the beef was thin, sliced and slightly chewy and not chunks as I expect from a Massaman curry. My wife’s main course of Wholesome Cashew Sir Fry consisted of small bits of chicken that were more like leftovers than prime chicken. It felt as if both main courses had been prepared on a budget rather than using the best ingredients. However the price of both dishes was certainly not budget. To finish, the coffees, once they arrived, as the waiter had forgotten our order, we’re not particularly hot. Overall, a disappointing experience and somewhat overpriced for the quality of the food offered. Unfortunately it is not likely we will return nor find we could recommend to anyone following our visit. PM

Great find with fab food … I love Thai and this was a good one xxxxx

Delicious food, fantastic service!

Very nice thai meal. The starter sharing platters are particularly worthy of mention.

Food is very small portion, but expensive. Staff is so rude. Barely want to do anything. Not recommend.

Delicious Thai food & extremely friendly staff, interesting place - all excellent!!!

Greeted by a lovely chap who seated us, took our order and organised the first round of drinks. I think it must have been the end of his shift because the team that appeared after were very disappointing. Sullen is the best description. No check bank on the meal, which was lovely thankfully. Despite walking past three times and glancing our way, we were not asked if we would like our empty glasses refilled each time we had to flag someone down as if hailing a taxi! Even the table next to us commented. Puddings were lovely, despite being dropped on the table without care. When I asked for the bill it was whizzed over with a prompt ‘can I take your payment?’ We still had drinks to finish. When I asked for the service charge to be taken off, the sullen waiter sighed at me! Didn’t ask how the meal was just offered up the card machine! I have no idea why eateries hire people who are not interested in being hospitable. Staff training would be of huge benefit here. Tasty food is being let down by disappointing staff that really are in the wrong job! I would hesitate to return which is shame.

a very average experience. we sat on a table at the front of the restaurant close to the door (useful if you want to see and hear all the uber eats and deliveroo drivers coming and going, we asked for the drinks list. 5 of the listed white wines were not available and had a line drawn through them. we ordered a glass of the pinot (white). the server came back to the table 5 mins later to say that wasn't available either. 5 of the list 10 reds were also unavailable. the food was average at best - overcooked and dry prawns starter and warm but not hot chicken cashew stir fry - it is not freshly prepared or cooked to order) - after we finished the meal, we waited 40 mins for the table to be cleared. 10% service charge is added to the bill almost as an entitlement. very poor and typical of what is now a large chain. go to Thai Orchid instead, better food, service and value.

Have been to this restaurant twice in the last 3 evenings. We choose to have a mixture of starters, in a kind of tapas style, with some greens and a drink, this works well for us. On both recent visits the waiting staff have been very welcoming and efficient. The food has arrived quickly and we’ve enjoyed it all and it’s reasonably priced, so can’t fault it really. If we re-visit Salisbury then we’d happily go back to the Giggling Squid.

The restaurant is beautiful, the food was out of this world! Definatly worth a visit.

Definitely recommend this restaurant. Food delious, fresh & flavoursome!

Lovely place for a peaceful eat-out. Staff are friendly, not too expensive. The food in my opinion, had a sweet/sugary taste to it. I expected more of a spicy/savoury for a Thai restaurant. Gave it 4 stars due to this, would have been a 5 star. There's Street parking available within 5 minutes' walk. There's also maltings and sainsbury car park within 5 minutes walk.

I have only given 4 stars for atmosphere because it was lunchtime and quite quiet, which we prefer. The restaurant itself is very nice and the staff were very polite and attentive. We had a Giggling Set plus a couple of extra dishes, and thoroughly enjoyed it all. Only slight negative is the wine is a bit pricey. We will definitively be going again and I have no hesitation in recommending this very tasty restaurant.

Good food, properly spiced, with a fun cocktail menu and well-matched beers. Friendly staff and efficient service.

No front of house and a long delay to be shown out table. When service did arrive it was a positive encounter

The food wasn’t up to it. Don’t bother. Very expensive. There are much nicer places. How is it possible to make a mess of rice?

Excellent decor and authentic Thai taste of food. Portion is a bit small. Great place for gathering.

Most of the time we have been there food is great and worth recommending. We have tried something new this time, and beef was a little too salty. Even after mixing with coconut rice. Puddings are great. We tried the trio.

Lovely place! We we there first time and we definately will be back. Loved everything about it and food is amazing!

Very nice restaurant. Food is lovely and there's a huge choice. Staff are friendly and attentive. Highly recommend

Very nice. More authentic than expected.

Great as usual. I really recommend the Salmon Penang - and they take extra care over ppl with allergies.

Great authentic Thai food, did not dissapoint!

Really enjoyed our meal. After a weekend of overeating we enjoyed a simple but excellent meal. Very pleasant surroundings & staff.

The food is absolutely delicious! Portions are good. Prices reasonable (cheaper at lunch). Service is efficient and the whole place is very beautifully and has a great vibe.

Delicious red curry and pad thai.

Visited here with 2 adults and one child . Staff very friendly and got us seated very quickly. We ordered the king prawn pad Thai n the prawns were great in size but were over cooked . We also had the holy basil which wasn’t spicy and had to ask for more spice and a side of jasmine rice which was sloppy . Adv the waitress of this and they did adjust the bill . Great staff just wasn’t into the food but after reading the reviews it may have been a one off .

A really nice place. The best bit is the food - a nice mix of Thai dishes. The staff are very pleasant making it a fun experience. The only weakness is that a booking is only for an hour and 45 minutes, which some may find a bit short for a leisurely meal.

Lovely food as usual, chicken satay and honey fish and rice, delicious

Great food again. Very popular site and was pretty full when we arrived. Would definitely recommend as the food was delicious.

Spent the night in Salisbury on our way to Dorset. My wife and I love Thai food and booked the Giggling Squid. What an excellent visit/evening. Our male member of staff was so helpful, polite and helpful. Service was excellent. Food was almost as good as the service. Curries were top notch- starters of spring rolls/dumplings likewise. Nothing more to say apart from thank you.

My husband and I enjoyed lunch greatly at the Salisbury Giggling Squid. The food was delicious and the service friendly and helpful. Our waiter was happy to substitute pak choi in place of jasmine rice to preserve my husband's waistline! We look forward greatly to our return.

Trevlig personal. God thailändsk mat med personlig omsorg. Ligger centralt i ett trevligt område. Värt ett besök!!!!

Some of the food was incredible but one main course was dry and cold. I mentioned this in feedback to the restaurant but no-one bothered to get back to me. Very disappointing.

Lovely staff keeping up with a busy crowd when I came in to pick up my meal, unfortunately that’s where the praise ends. Tiny portions, with vegetarian curries having only three pieces of tofu each. Curry sauce was watery with over cooked vegetables, and the noodle dish needed much more seasoning. Would love to see the prices come down in line with the portion size and quality- perhaps the branded disposable takeaway boxes could be replaced with reusable tupperware? We paid £50 for mains and sides and we are still hungry!

Welcoming, attentive and friendly staff. The best salt & pepper squid I ever had, the best pad Thai I have ever had and the only and therefore best black sesame ice cream I ever had. I'd call that a hat trick! Highly recommended.

The staff were good, but the food was poor. The rice and noodles weren’t freshly cooked and we suspect were warmed up having been cooked some time ago. The portions are also small - fine if it is gourmet high quality food, but not of the quality at this restaurant. Overall, a very disappointing meal and we would not recommend or visit again.

Food average, chicken massaman had barely any chicken but lots of hard potato. Service poor despite being only one other couple in the whole place. Have eaten in The Giggling Squid in Harrogate near home, far superior experience.

Geniales Essen, raffiniert gewürzt, keine fertigen Soßen, alles frisch gekocht. Absolut empfehlenswert!

Wir waren dort zum Abendessen. Das Essen war super lecker mit ganz frischen Zutaten. Der Service war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Ambiente war sehr hübsch und freundlich. Eine echte Empfehlung!

Had a meal here on a Thursday evening. Rarely been to a Thai restaurant but definitely would go back to a Giggling Squid. Restaurant bright, fresh and airy. Food was very enjoyable and tasty. Good portion size and really well presented. Wait times between courses...

We are here 3 times in 4 nights. The staff were always friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, and the meals we're delicious. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone staying in Salisbury. Really lovely team and the food was great!

Delicious lunch with brilliant vegetarian and vegan options. Food is always hot, fresh and tasty. I love the lunch tapas plates and the green thai curry best. I have visited a few times and staff are always very friendly and polite with very speedy service...