India Pavillion in Argyll & Bute

I think we had low expectations when we ordered take away from here but wow we were pleasantly surprised! We had 3 flavourful curries! A fab nan. Try the madras 👌

Well i can start by saying I wouldn’t hastily return. We ordered takeaway served by Theresa who seemed to be on another planet, she literally took my order than came back 2 minutes later asking if I had ordered something else. Whilst we were waiting she had someone come in and basically threaten her for money presumably for drug debts judging by her mannerisms. Aside from the comedy whilst ordered the food was below par, an undercooked doughy pizza, a miserable half portion of chips with cheddar cheese instead of the customary mozerella. Now chips cheese and donner meat is generally served as it is said not chips donner meat and cheddar cheese. In addition the donner meat was hard and not appealing. Very disappointed!

Ordered food after night out place took cash only so put my order in for myself and partner while went to get cash went back to collect order got to hotel room and only my partners order was in bag plain burger with no sauce or salad and my order was missing and had cheek to take 15 quid for burger one portion chips and 3 cans off juice tried to phone but was near closing time won’t be going back here at all .

First we made the mistake of eating in the restaurant which seemed to take the owner by surprise. Once we sat down we realised it wasn't the cleanest place. There was rice on thr floor and a dirty stained child t-shirt draped over a chair at one table.The menu is extensive but perhaps too large to make anything of actual quality because there's so many dishes.Once we ordered it was a but like a circus performance as we were brought poppadoms and chutney but no cutlery at all and plates brought to us one at a time (one of which was flithy and had to be swapped).The starters were reasonable all be it frozen onion bhajis which were grey and mushy in the muddle. The open kitchen probably didn't help the chef to hid his sins as we watched the box of frozen bhaji get dropped into the frier.The main courses was the real let down. The rices definitely weren't cooked fresh and were reheated and mushy.The nan bread was exactly the same shape as the supermarket pre packed nan breads but looked like it had been put under the grill to mimic being made in a tandoor oven. If the nan was homemade they must make they for Sharwoods and Pataks too.The curry sauces were OK. The tandoori chicken really let them down. Very dry and probably precooked to be dropped into the sauce. The chicken wasn't skewered which again suggests there is no tandoori oven where you would normally cook tikka chicken.At this point in the meal we waved the white flag and called it a day. Our bill for 4 people came to £68. A price I'd happily pay for a half decent Indian meal. Unfortunately this wasn't even half decent.The final act of the evening came when it appeared no one could work the till and I was asked to make a bank transfer direct to the owners account. This was new to me and probably news to the tax office too!I did gave a brief chat with the chef/owner and explained my disappointment. I was duly told that being from Manchester if he'd have known he wouldn't have cooked the dishes in the same manner, and he only cooks creamy curries because the Bute locals don't like anything else. I'm not totally convinced about needing to tell the chef in every restaurant where your from so they can tailor their cooking methods to your home town variation. Having eaten curries around the world I've never felt the need to tell the restaurant where I'm from in order to receive edible food. Overall, I think they're cutting too many potentially dangerous corners (reheated rice and meat) trying to cater for everyone with such a large menu. If they cooked just 5/6 main dishes well they could concentrate on making other things fresh.One of the oddest things was the lack of any kitchen noise or talking in the kitchen. We could hear a pin drop in the restaurant because there was no music and not a single customer other than us. After our experience I think I know why now.

Due to recent lockdown restrictions we had to sample it with a very nice takeaway delivered to our house. Choice of food was very wide. We enjoyed all of it. Looking forward to trying it when lockdown permits.

Best way to try any new Indian takeaway (on holiday) for us is to order tried and tested favourites from our usual takeaway back home. So 2 vegetable pakora, Chicken Tikka Biryani and Chicken Tikka Bhuna was the order we placed. As this took the bill to just over £25 we then would receive 'complimentary' poppadoms and spiced onions. (or so we thought)I paid when I ordered and headed into town for a beer whilst the order was made. On my return was initially asked for payment again, which was quickly refused and then clarified. On unpacking the order back at our holiday let I was disappointed to see that the poppadoms and spiced onions were missing. In the end that was the least of our worries. The pakora were so overly spiced that any flavour was lost which was then obliterated by the hot sauce. Our taste buds having been destroyed it may well have been that the biryani and bhuna were passable, however it was almost impossible to tell. I rarely leave anything when we have our usual takeaway but couldn't finish my share of the bhuna and rice.If nothing else this proves that we're spoiled by our favourite Indian restaurant and takeaway in Dumfries which always provides quality, no matter what you order.

The initial surroundings raises an eyebrow when you first visit. However the owner is very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. Quite frankly the food was excellent, plentiful and great value. We will definitely be back soon.

Firstly the food was great really tasty, the waiter was of a poor standard constantly asking us questions of what we ordered even after writing it down, once it came to the bill make sure you know a rough price before going up as the guy that does the bill cannot read the waiters writing it seemed and ends up overcharging, the couple that paid before us encountered the same problem and had to do the calculations from the menu themselves.

Me and my family came in the other night to be pleasantly surprised by lovely home cooked food and nice service. All dishes were freshly cooked and the naans were raved by all. Also very reasonably priced. Definitely an unexpected gem.

From some of the other reviews I've read on here it would appear that this place is a bit hit and miss.When we entered the restaurant we weren't entirely sure if it was open or not. The owner's small son assured us that it was and his father came out from the kitchen and invited us to sit down. We were the only people in the restaurant so service was prompt and our food arrived quickly. Given that many of the reviews for this place are pretty bad I was worried that we may have made a mistake. Most of the restaurants in Rothesay don't open until tea time.I ordered a chicken jalfrezi, my husband had a chicken biryani and my friend had a vegetable bhuna. My friend and I decided to share a bowl of rice, which was a mistake because the portion was rather small so we ended up having to order another one, which, incidentally was really huge! We were served by the owner's son, who is only about 7 years old and a really lovely, polite little boy - a pleasure to speak to.My husband ordered a coke and my friend had a sweet lassi. I ordered a salty lassi. The lassis were a bit watery, and came in a pint glass. Unfortunately, mine was so salty that I couldn't drink it so the owner, who is very accommodating and friendly, immediately replaced it with a glass of water, and didn't charge me for it.Our main courses were huge, and the sauces on each were delicious! My husband, who has a huge appetite, was at pains to finish his dish. I cleared my plate as it was so tasty but I really felt like I was about to burst! My friend said she thoroughly enjoyed her curry as well. Needless to say we had no room left to try any desserts.We really enjoyed our meal at the Indian Pavillion. The owner, who is from Amritsar in the Punjab, is really friendly and chatty and makes you feel that nothing is too much trouble. I would not hesitate to return to this restaurant on my next visit to Rothesay.

The food has nothing to do with India. It’s a trap. They served Channa with tomato sauce in the name of channa masala. Every food we ordered was tastless and could not be called as Indian food. Not even the fusion of Indian food. What’s worse? The food was served by a little boy (who apparently was playing and eating in the kitchen). Guess what else was missing? Food hygiene.

Tinned veg done in a sauce no doubt from a packet, and expensive. They could and should make more effort.

Very nice food, nice chicken sizzles and buna lamb. Delicious food following with dry ginger Indian tea.

Popped in for a takeaway but ended up staying for a sit down curry with my two kids. Waiter suggested my son make a small change to his order as the lamb would be less chewy. It is unlicensed and I was told nearest place to get a drink to have inside. The food was really good, the service quick and friendly and if you enjoy a curry I would recommend. It’s very unassuming but worth a visit.

I won't lie, I've had much better curries elsewhere, however, this is the best Indian curry you're going to find on the island, and the price for what you get is great.We ordered in-person and collected to take-away. When we got home we discovered the rice was missing - a quick phone call and they brought it over free of charge so we were very happy with the service too. Would recommend if you're on the island.

The worst Indian takeaway experience in my long lifetime. Truly horrible and avoid like the plague.😡😡

Had another fantastic curry in this amazing restaurant which is family run by Mika and Cheryl and of course not forgetting their daughter Molly who helps to serve and makes sure all is to the customers satisfaction. The meals are superb and always served with a smile. This restaurant always makes sure that customers are very happy. Restaurant is very clean and tables and chairs very comfortable. Superb Mika and Cheryl. Will be back.

Magic for sit in and delivery with a smile from the delivery girls I've just ordered the chicken samosas and they are delicious

Unfortunately the only curry house we could find after a long drive to Bute. Probably the worst curry I have ever experienced.

Tuvimos otra comida fantástica en el fin de semana con mi familia. Esposa del propietario cheryl nos hicieron tan bienvenido y lo que ella tiene una familia encantadora. Perdí Molly su más antiguo, pero los chicos estaban allí. Tuve mi primer plato pollo tikka como magnífico chef propietario mica/una vez más. Nawabi Pasanda Pollo fue mi comida principal. Todo servido con una sonrisa y todos nos lo pasamos una velada encantadora. Sin duda volveremos pronto.

Food here was ok but service could be better. It was a Sunday evening and not busy. No licence but you could bring your own drinks and no credit cards so be prepared

Went in to the India pavilion for a sit in and what Great food and sevice would definetly be back thank you. Great thing is aswell you can take your own alcohol in with you.

Tenía un curry indio aquí. No sé qué ensalada de cebolla era así un gran comienzo. Nada como Balti tikka debería ser ni sabor. De hecho, fue terrible. Yo evitaría este sitio si viene de Birmingham como brummie curry. Lo siento chicos.

Friendly, family run restaurant, right on the front. Extensive menu, can recommend the South Indian garlic chicken and lamb jaipuri.

Could be a lot better just did not do it for me. Maybe just a bad night who knows come on guys get the finger out.

Tenemos una casa de vacaciones en Bute, y quería probar un restaurante indio. Por desgracia, la comida era de mala calidad, uno de los platos que pedimos era vegetariana, pero vinieron con pollo. Algunas de las mesas tenían manteles sucios. Platos principales eran malos aunque...

Me he comido aquí varias veces y puedo decir que no te desanime el exterior, parece una pocilga. El interior no parece mucho mejor. Este es compensado por la excelente comida que es preparada y servida por un personal atento.

Do not be put off with the exterior as you'd think it was just a take away, this is by no means finely furnished , but it is comfy and functional , the little restaurant offers up some really good Indian cuisine, the staff were great, fresh chapattis, BYOB, chili garlic chicken was delicious. Give it a try.

Best indian on bute.Tried many dishes all very good .Love the pakoras. My favorite are the tandoori dishes.

Went here for some dinner. Was fantastic the food was lovely the best yet. Meekas a great chef. Definitely recommend going here and I will be back for my dinner again. Great thank you

Had a lovely meal yet again Chicken Tikka and Chicken Jaipura Mica cooks it to a fantastic flavour and served with a smile from Josh what a well mannered waiter. Restaurant very comfy nice and warm. My husband and I just love this restaurant everything satisfactory and customers well looked after. We just cannot go elsewhere.

The couople who own the restaurant are lovely people. i cannot fault the owners food. the curries are all made from scratch by him with an extensive choice. plenty of meat and the value is great. prices are very very good. the shop isn't the fanciest but honestly it is still lovely to sit in. service is quick. staff are pleasant and the food is beautiful!

Unassuming from outside but in my opinion the best Indian food to be had locally. Small restaurant and also carry out facility which we made much use of when we lived on the island.

Came here on the recommendation of it being "not great but doing the job".Interior like a shoddy Ikea rip off, food either tasteless or pumped full of sugar to attempt to give it taste. Very little meat in either of the dishes, and what was there was poor quality and poorly cooked. Got overcharged on the bill, then met with very aggressive and rude service for challenging it, despite the menu being different to what we were told. Will not be going back.

Strongly advise anybody to avoid. Meals are a decent size but are very poor tasting and the kitchen is dank and rotten.

Rothesay has a limited number of eateries and this appears to be the only Indian restaurant open. Another exists a short distance from here but it was constantly closed during our stay.The restaurant doesn't have a great appearance from the outside and is very plain on the inside, but would the food be good?A young couple run the restaurant and they are trying hard to please and the kids are present which can please you or put you off your meal depending on your outlook. It didn't bother us at all, it was cute when the owner's son aged about 6 asked us how our food was and was quite a chatterbox. For his efforts he got a tip and was delighted.The starters were very good and the curries were ok but didn't have me longing to return for moreThere was plenty of carry out meals leaving the restaurant via the home delivery service during our visit. This doesn't necessarily reflect the quality of the food, it could be to do with it being the only Indian restaurant available serving curry fanatics?Service was quick and prices were reasonable.However I wouldn't necessarily be back if I returned to Rothesay.

Nice tasty curries and naan bread. Only thing that spoilt it for us was the texture of the chicken. The lumps of meat were really chewy and hard. Ended up leaving the meat and just eating the sauce with the bread and rice. Maybe we were just unlucky?

This is not the most regal of places but the man in the kitchen is very accommodating. I like a hot curry but couldn't find my usual dish on the menu so asked him to make a hot chicken dish to take away.It properly did the job, was very tasty and very good value.

Wanted to have a take away meal and this was recommended. All three dishes ordered were similar ( apart from the intensity of the coloring added to the food). Looking in to the kitchen area when I was paying almost put me off my food before I even tasted it. The guy running the place however was efficient and friendly as were the young folk working there. But definitely not on my list of places to go back to for a curry.

Had the opportunity of visiting this restaurant and Mika prepared the meal and what a delicious meal both myself and husband had. Mika is always there to make sure all is to our perfection and makes sure everything is to our satisfaction. Thank you Mika you operate one of the finest restaurants in Rothesay. It certainly helps when you can bring in your own refreshments instead of being ripped of in other restaurants in town,

The restaurant interior itself is nothing to speak of, but the carryout was quick and simple. The chicken tikka masala was delicious and fairly priced. Would go back.

We thought we would give this restaurant another try after dissapointing food last year. It was still awful. I had a bhoona which was swamped in cream and sugar, a new one on me and my wife had a dish which was advertised as being cooked with cream and nuts that had so much vinegar in it that it was inedible. As a competant cooked having been coached in Gracvesend by brilliant Indian chefs I will just have to resort to cooking descent Indian cuisine myself.

Six OAPs, we booked a table for last night. The decor is nothing to speak of. The service was very very slow, but the food was lovely. There are complimentary popadums with the usual accompaniments. For starters, we had onion baghis, fish pakora, chicken tikka and mushroom pakoras. They were all well made and the fish, which I had, was excellent. This was followed by South Indian Garlic chicken, fabulous but a love of garlic and chilliest is required, lamb and chicken Tikka Bhalti, another winner and two other dishes whose names I can't recall but were well enjoyed by the recipients. Nam breads and rice accompanied the dishes and although not on the menu, I asked for lemon rice and they provided a very good one indeed. It is not expensive, which is just as well as they don't take credit cards and to make it even more reasonable, it's bring your own bottle too.

Tbh my boyfriend and I had a nap after the exhausting day of exploring Bute, and everything else was on the brink of closing. We came here out of desperation, but sooooo glad we did. The owner was friendly, and made everything fresh in the kitchen. Now, my mum makes the best curries but the curry I got ((think it was something on the specials menu) was the best curry I have ever eaten, pains me to say but even better than mine. My boyfriend got a selection of starters, king prawns, chicken wings and tikka and everything was cooked to perfection. If you want an authentic curry, and are not to fussed how something looks on the outside, this is your place

This used to be an excellent restaurant many years ago and seems to have lost its way between the subsequent owners, however we decided to give it a go anyway. I rang to order a delivery and wanted to know a little bit about the dishes, which had a nice spicy kick, which were mild etc, they were very helpful and described the dishes and also offered to add chilli to milder dishes if we wanted to. The order arrived about half an hour later, all looking fresh and hot. The mixed pakora was nice, but then pakora is pakora really. The channa chaat was a little too sweet and along with the pakora sauce was a vivid red colour....may have been beetroot powder, I'm not sure. The mains however were excelllent - Chicken Tikka Achari was delicious and nicely spiced and the Chicken Jalandhari equally delicious with a bit of a kick, both came with lovely saffron rice. The vegetable curry was nice but nothing special. Had the naan as well, as you do, and they were very nice. The portions were a good size so there was plenty left for the always enjoyed leftovers the next day. All in all it was very nice and I would definitely go again.

My husband and I recently had a curry in a hurry as it was a last minute decision to go out for a meal. It was done to perfection and most enjoyable, plates were nice and hot too. Mika once again thank you for the lovely meal you dished down to us.

We visited Rothesay on a very wet and windy day so bad the ferry was cancelled, this restaurant was recommended to us by the bar staff in macs bar. Although it does not sell alcohol the waitress told us we could purchase some from the shop round the corner to have with our meal. The staff were friendly and made sure we had everything we wanted the food was one of the best curries we have had in a long time, asked for extra garlic and extra chilli in one of our dishes and was given with no trouble or fuss. Highly recommend this great wee restaurant

For a short while it seemed to me as if the standards had gone back to a few years ago when it was second to none.Alas, too many wrong orders on the takeaway side make getting a takeaway now untenable. It spoils the whole concept of the idea of relaxing and making a meal stress-free. It is at the embarrassing stage when the delivery driver is sent back round to make his apologies when it isn't his fault. Moreover it makes one feel obliged to tip for a second time to cover the cost of the petrol. Granted, my missing pakora sauce was sent round quickly enough but it was so industrial-tasting and unpalatable that I wished it hadn't been.It is a shame as for a brief moment there, I thought the India Pavilion was back to its best. I won't be risking the disappointment and stress in future.

Popped in for a curry whilst on a short break. Food was brill as was service. Daughter wanted something from the takeaway menu - no problem. Well done guys.

Had intended going to another restaurant but this was closed and ended up here. It was clean and the service was quick and efficient. However, for me the food had an almost unnatural look because of the amount of colouring added. I am put off at eating bright red, almost scarlet chicken, with same being said for spicy onions. On the other hand the garlic nan bread would probably be worth going back for and to hang with strange coloured food. Wouldn't rush back but wouldn't discount it as somewhere to eat.

Doesnt look much and the seating is a little basic but the food is great - the pickle provided with the poppadums is exceptional.Good portions and authentic flavours - five of us ate here when our yacht visited Rothesay and all of us were impressed. We called at the local off licence as the Pavilion only serves soft drinks but the staff were more than happy for us to drink our own wine and beerAll in all highly recommended for good tasty indian food

We all really enjoyed our visit. The seating is a bit basic but the food more than makes up for it. The owner is very pleasant and the menu is quite extensive.One drwback is that it does not have a drinks licence you might want to bring your choice with you.

Almost did not go in as looked dirty from the outside and spartan on inside. Unfortunately we did not trust our instincts and went in anyway. One young gum chewing waitress, constant loud babbling from kitchen and 2 very young children running around behind the counter with the young toddler occasionally running out to visit our table. One other couple in before us who did not get their main course until after we were ready to leave!Poorly presented tasteless floury veg pakora and very average garlic chicken tikka to start. Mains mediocre at best with poor quality chicken - not fillet - tough and stringy. Final straw was they take cash only which meant a walk to find a cash line! Was really good with previous owners. Dreadful now. Never come here!

Sadly and consistently this restaurant gets home delivery orders wrong. However, I do not like being ripped off and it is happening so often that I find it hard to believe that it is merely a mistake. A couple of weeks ago I ordered the mixed tandoori to find it consisted only of the chicken tandoori, tikka and some lamb, but no prawns or seekh kebab. Tonight I ordered the special pavilion Karahi which should comprise of chicken, lamb and prawn. Alas, only chicken. The order was not misunderstood as it was repeated back to me. They also omitted a mushroom bhaji, which we paid for. I'm afraid that although limited for takeaway outlets in Rothesay, the India Pavilion has lost our custom.

Visited on a quiet Tuesday eve and had 4 vegetarian side dishes, 1 of which was top notch, one was very good, one pretty good and one merely average. Nice chapati also and overall easy to recommend.

Happened upon this restaurant for dinner. Curries and mutter panir were good. Pakoras tasty. Only one server with a lot of tables, didn't get a lot of attention. Disappointed they didn't have any traditional Indian desserts. Reasonable prices.

Feeling hungry late on we ended up at the India Pav. First impression was the knockout smell of cooking from the open kitchen, which to me wasn't unpleasant but was the kind of smell that would stick to your clothes. Had we been a little earlier they'd have allowed us to sit in and they nearly did, to be fair it was 11.30pm and we were grateful that they'd make us food, but we ended up with a takeaway which was very tasty, albeit with chunks of chicken so big it was hard to cut them up with the plastic forks they gave us on request...I wouldn't be down on this eatery, they were accommodating and we enjoyed the food, but the place could maybe do with a good airing.

Food was best i have ever tasted , service (Mika) was excellent, made to feel very welcome, highly recommend to others, & we will most certainly return, in June

We went to India Pavillion on Thursday 20/9/12, which was a wet afternoon on Rothesay. It was one of the few restaurants open from noon till late and we didn't expect much more than a decent meal and cosy atmosphere, but we got all this and more.Our waiter gave us a warm welcome and advised us on the menu; my partner ordered a vindaloo and was warned that it's very hot! Our meals were freshly cooked and my chicken tikka arrived on a sizzling platter. We also got a basket of piping hot garlic nan bread. The whole meal was delicious, and the experience all the better by the pleasant and friendly service.

Unlike the vast majority of Indian restaurants in Britain (which are actually run by Bangla Deshis) this restaurant is run by Sikhs and the food is slightly different. From the outside the place looks very modest but the food and service were very good.

Food was not what we are used to from an Indian restaurant and service was slow.

We enjoyed an excellent meal. The Madras was as hot as the sun over the city that names the dish, and the endorphins were pinging loudly. The service was quiet and polite. It is unlicensed... which was a bonus ;-)