Indian Zest in Spelthorne

Tandoori food is delicious and at its best when cooked in a “clay Tandoor oven over charcoal”. The menu is peppered with dishes that profess to be cooked this way. Sadly this is misleading and incorrect; when I questioned the service staff they confirmed that they do NOT have a clay tandoor oven but use a metal grill over gas. This is a big let down and indeed very misleading and it is reflected in the taste and quality of the food. Lovely setting and ambience nonetheless but the food is not served as described.

An excellent choose of food is the chefs special which I understand changes each month. I had the Indian dhaba chicken. Very taisty.

Great night and interesting dishes

it used to be a very good indian restaurant, but that was before the pandemic, now, I don't know if they changed cook or for any other reason, the food is below average. Its a shame because I live in the neighbourhood and it was very handy having a good restaurant near by... Avoid the chicken korma it tastes like coconut ice-cream, as for the lamb there are several in the menu, with different designations, we order two of that, but they taste the same. Deserts are a joke: you can not have anything else but ice-cream. Ice-cream this, ice-cream that, mango, vanilla, you name it. We also had prawn koliwada as a starter and I have to admit the dish was good. There use to be a board on display stating the restaurant has a Michelin star, I think it was a shooting star, because it's been long time gone... ----- My answer : Dear Mr Bhanu Pratap, My review was done with all honesty, not pretending anything else but to call someone attention (maybe yours) for the lower quality food Indian Zest is offering, in my opinion, to their customers. My review was based on two dinners we had with you in the last two months, last time we were there it was on the 10th of February, we sat at the table (round table) at the end of the  dining room by the patio doors, 7.30PM reservation made in name of Vera. It's true someone came to the table during the dinner asking if everything was OK, I answer yes because we were with guests and didn't want to spoil the dinner. The chicken korma had coconut, I am ABSOLUTELY sure of that and it taste like tofu= nothing. The desserts were all icream based deserts, we ordered two of them: one had a quarter of a strawberry cutted in half and the other some exotic fruit I can't tell the name but it looked like a very small orange. The lamb dishes were HORRIBLE, both of them, same flavour and very hard to chew. The house wine was also very poor. The only thing that was reasonably good was the prawns, we also ordered scallops but they were mediocre. Very sorry to be so negative but that's the way I feel. We live here in Lower Sunbury-on-Thames, I use to love your food, we went there very often before the pandemic, but now I am not thinking in return, not in a foreseeable future... Kind regards and thank you for your concern Antonio ---- I was answered back by Mr Bhanu Pratap: Dear Antonio, Thank you for your email with all the requested information. I have now manged to get all the details of your visit on the 10th of February and the food & wine served. I’ll be taking this up with the head chef and assure you that all the points you have raised will be investigated in detail and the necessary improvements will be made. Once again, Thank you for your time. Kind Regards Bhanu Pratap

I can’t express enough how good this restaurant is. Has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Staff were fantastic. Service and food were exceptional. I would put this in my top 5 places to eat! Just wonderful.

Food authentic and delicious. Such a welcome from everyone and would thoroughly recommend a visit.

Always first class food, service in great surroundings.

We travelled from west sussex , to visit family and were told we should go . Loved it and deffo be back

It's a beautiful restaurant . Good ambience. Very good service. Friendly atmosphere.

The best food, service and atmosphere by a long way to other restaurants.

Always a safe bet for indian food lovers who dont mind trying something a bit unique. I specially enjoyed the coconut scallops (what a divine dish! ) and Konkani fish curry which was bursting with robust flavours. The Rajputana Raan (lamb shank) was also a hit with my family!

First time at Indian Zest. Researched best places to eat near Heathrow airport and I found this. Was 26 mins away. So I was hoping it was worth the journey. In short. It was. Service was really good. Food was even better. My guest said the lobster was the best meal she has possibly ever had. Thank you all.

Fantastic food, great gluten free options. Friendly and helpful staff. A great restaurant for a special night

Love love love the food at Indian Zest! This is not your normal Chicken tikka masala place. The spicing is skilful, the food is fresh and the selection different giving you a real culinary adventure if you like trying new things. There's a really warm atmosphere when eating in and private rooms available.

3rd time eating at Indian Zest and it just keeps on impressing. The flavours are some of which I’ve truly not experienced anywhere else, sensational food, service and the atmosphere is second to none. Could not recommend this place any more.

My favourite Indian restaurant in the area. Great food, autenthic cuisine. Butter chicken is amazing. Nan breads are excellent . Great choices of food , def recommend !

Great food and service,will visit soon again

Excellent food with superb service.

Great food serviced by very friendly staff that always make your visit special.

Excellent food, service, and location. I can highly recommend this restaurant.

I went to this restaurant food was delicious and atmosphere was amazing . I will be coming back soon!

The Indian Zest were delicious, the service was friendly, the atmosphere was... Excellent Indian zest and a relaxing a...

Vinay was excellent, good job vinay thanks keep the good service going on

Was at this restaurant about 3 weeks ago,must say was not particularly impressed, Tried to get a chicken and prawn mix biryani,,,chef won't do it was the reply. A friend's chicken corna was BLAND and the sauce too runny and no Coconut Beer was all right though. Bit overpriced to my mind. Went on a recommendation,Don't think I'll be going back My local takeaway is better.

By far the best Indian restaurant I've ever been to. I've lived in the area for many years but this was the first time coming here due to moving a walk away and was for my birthday dinner. We were greeted and sat in the outside area which was absolutely stunning. A lovely lady gave us welcome drinks which were yellow lentils with spices, it was warm and in a shot glass and was such a lovely touch to begin our meal. I had the coconut scallops for starters - incredible! I then had the lamb Rogan Josh for main and the lamb was so tender it fell apart in your mouth. We shared the caramelised dumplings for afters and they were delicious. Every member of their staff were so attentive, welcoming and polite. The place was spotless and clean. The atmosphere was calming and just a joy to be there. A solid 10/10 from all of us and we would definitely return again! More so that it is now on our doorstep!

The food was absolutely delicious as always, and service was good

I love Indian Zest. I've eaten there several times before and this visit was just as good. The chicken coastal Malabar curry is always my fav and the black daal is delicious too. Will always recommend.

Lovely food as always . Some of the lights and decor need updating .

Attracted by their website and glowing reviews this was our first takeaway from IndianZest. The order was quite complex as our friends had an array of dietary needs but it was dealt with extremely efficiently and patiently, arriving on time, clearly itemised and well packaged. Our selected dishes from the menu were absolutely delicious and a feast for the eyes. A visit to your restaurant is a must.

The food is fantastic. We can only visit. Once each year but would not go anywhere else. Everything from the peshwari naan to the main course is just so very tasty and well presented. The staff are so attentive, friendly and professional. And every dish is very reasonably priced. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Visited following a web seach of the area. Large car park adjacent. Not expensive. Very welcoming staff. Clean, tidy and interesting decor. Absolutely the best popadom and chutney presentation ever. Main meal and ice cream desert equally appetising. Among the best Indian restaurants ever experienced and would certainly return when in the area.

Met up with a friend recently at Indian Zest, Lower Sunbury. We sat in the little courtyard enjoying the the most delicious meal while catching up on news. The service was lovely, very polite, friendly and professional. The atmosphere was very relaxed. All in all a lovely evening. Looking forward to returning again soon.

Impeccable service, outstanding food, a delightful evening.

This is a very good restaurant and take away service . I've tried them all, and as a curry critic for the local area It's among the top 5 I've had. Highly recommend a visit . Eat in or takeaway . Will be visiting again

My friend and I have always enjoyed the quiet and professional service and high quality flavoursome food at The Indian Zest. With free parking after 7pm in the adjacent car park as a bonus or we catch a bus. We believe the experience is value for money with different flavours and presentation. This is not your ordinary restaurant.

Wonderful meal and service. Lunch menu was very good value for a starter and main with 5 choices for each. Great portions but not too big, beautifully presented and the most authentic Indian food I have eaten outside India. Others in my party had dishes off the main menu and very much enjoyed them. Highly recommend this restaurant. Added bonus car park by the side of it.

Best authentic Indian restaurant in Sunbury, Ashford, Feltham and Staines area.

The food was amazing, super tasty and authentic and good portion sizes. The service was great and they provided a high chair for our baby. We felt that it was reasonably priced and there were 2 car parks nearby with free parking after 7pm

From start to end this was an experience like no other. Everything left you wanting more, much more! Those copper pots hold so much especially rice. It was a birthday treat for my partner and i mentioned this in passing. The last picture shows that no matter the size of the gesture it meant everything. If youre looking for a run of the mill indian restaurant then go elsewhere. This is definitely somewhere very special that serves incredible food. We cannot wait to go back. My recommendation of the year without a doubt

Amazing food as always. We tried some different dishes. Nilgiri lamb - best lamb ever. Very tasty Lemon and ginger rice. Aloo kulcha - light and fluffy naan. Chicken tikka - tender and flavoursome. Delivered on time, still piping hot.

amit was a lovely host will come again, great food and family environment

Fabulous food for casual dining or a special occasion. I went with family and friends for my birthday and it didn't disappoint. Great service too. Definitely a great dining experience.

It was a very nice experience, I love the place and will visit again.

Absolutely fantastic night. Such a welcome when my wife and I turned up we was treated like royalty Food and presentation six plus stars if I could do that. Can't wait to return Thankyou for looking after us

There are many Indian restaurants in our area but this is by far the best. Incredible lunchtime set meal offer, easy to park. Staff very friendly and food is amazing.

The best Indian restaurant. Just amazing.

High quality service and food with a very good atmosphere.

This is the place to go for a fantastic dining experience, great atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food. From the welcome drink to the meal itself everything was perfect, the service was outstanding and the people there are friendly and very helpful. I opted for a vegetable Dansak and mushroom rice both were cooked expertly and perfectly spiced, my wife had a lamb Rogan and was very happy with her choice. If you want a fantastic Indian meal at a truly excellent restaurant Indian Zest is the place to go.

A very enjoyable dinner on Easter Monday for 4 of us. My only criticism would be the location of our table, it felt quite squashed in the corner next to another table of 2 dining there.

One of the best Indians on the planet

Went with my Wife and we had a fantastic time, the restaurant is easy to get to, the service and the food is excellent. Everything we ordered was expertly cooked and perfectly spiced, many thanks Indian Zest for making it a perfect evening. I/we will definitely be visiting this great restaurant again soon.

Fabulous food and service, not your traditional indian, great presentation and flavours

Unbelievably good Indian!! Educational posters in the loo too

Can’t fault it. Excellent on all fronts and not too pricey

I was with my daughter for nice meal out together. This was only the third Indian meal I have had. My "chicken whatever" was absolutely DELICIOUS. I will definitely return. The service was excellent and my evening meal with my daughter was wonderful. Thank you.

Thoroughly enjoyed the two course set lunch at the Indian Zest. Ambience, service and food were amazing and such good value for money. We can't wait to go back again. I highly recommend it

Excellent food, superb service, great atmosphere - been here 3 times and have never been disappointed. The dishes served are not the bog standard fare and it pays to be adventurous. Happy to recommend!!

I haven’t reviewed this excellent restaurant, which we are so lucky to have within walking distance, for several years. We love it so much that I feel it deserves another review! We regularly have orders delivered, and dine in every couple of months (I would eat there every night if I could)! Deliveries always come within a good time frame and are nice and hot. Dining in is of course even better! The building is unique, so historic and absolutely full character inside, with all sorts of levels and areas across the floors. Last summer we had a table in the outside area for the first time, which is beautifully lit and a perfect place to be on a warm summer evening! Staff are polite, helpful and efficient and make you feel valued. Now for the food! It is just superb! The presentation is beautiful, so artistically arranged (the Thali is just one example - more on that later)! The metal serving bowls that sit on your table to help yourself from are beautifully ornate and keep the food really warm. The menu has a huge range of dishes to suit all tastes. Their speciality is authentic dishes inspired from across the regions and cities of India - everything I have tried over the years has been excellent. If you are after a ‘British’ version of Indian food (thinking of things that are actually British inventions such as Chicken Tikka Masala and Vindaloo!) these can be prepared on request and also appear on the online delivery/collection form as ‘Favourites’. These are good but I would highly recommend taking the opportunity to try the more authentic dishes. As a vegetarian, I have so many options (there is also plenty of choice if you are vegan). The three current veggie starters are all excellent. After all this time I am still working my way through all the veggie main dishes (some are sides that can be served as mains). Here I must mention the Vegetable Thali (for those dining in). This is a complete meal for one, including poppadum, naan bread, rice and several tasty veggie dishes all served in little pots. No need for starters or sides. The presentation is simply superb (you will find people’s photos on here). No matter how hungry I find it impossible to finish (luckily they happily pack leftovers to take home)! There is also a non-veggie version which I know is also popular. My carnivore husband is a creature of habit and tends to always go for a particular stater and main! The various naans are delicious, the poppadums are thick, fresh and crispy, and the chutney is the best I have found anywhere. When you arrive they serve a little complimentary ‘amuse bouche’, basically a few sips of tasty soup in a little glass, which is a nice touch. I have only made it to a dessert once, but it was lovely! There is parking in the council run car park right outside (free after certain times) which is usually easy, but at very peak times you may need to park in residential roads nearby, or round in the parade of shops in the Avenue. It is also right on the 216 bus route. I apologise for the long review but I hope my musings might help potential first time visitors! Enjoy!

Definitely worth the money , we had 2 course lunch menu . I can say best food in area . Kids loved the chicken tikka and chicken makhani. Food portions size was worth the money , and the service was superb too. Will be back soon

Do NOT order from set price menu. Took my family of five yesterday and we were all appalled at the poor quality of food in such a so called reputable indian restaurant. It was just awful and a false economy to pay £14,50 for what was two courses of food that was substandard. At least no aftereffects so far. Chose not to complain at the time for fear of upsetting grandchildren.

A bit cold in the restaurant when we were there but not a problem.

Wonderful food with a lot of vegetarian and meet and sea food options. Good selection of wine as well. Excellent service. I would suggest reserving a table, if you are a large crowd.

This was definitely one of the best indian restaurant I have been to. The food was very tasty and the service even better. The staff were great and so polite and accomodating. I am not a fan of indian desserts but their beetroot halwa was unbelievably good. I would recommend this restaurant without any hesitation!

Professional friendly and caring

Fabulous food in a welcoming friendly environment.

Amazing food Great atmosphere Very professional service by young Waiter who served us today. Will visit again for sure 👍

Delicious food. Helpful and attentive staff.

It was my birthday and I went there for diner with family! Food was lovely and staff courteous and amazingly baffled with how good their Beetroot Halwa was!!! Highly and definitely is our favourite place from now on!

My wife and I - and on occasions our family - often eat at Zest, sometimes enjoying lunch on a Saturday or Sunday, but also sometimes celebrating a birthday or anniversary. The food is consistently good and the service excellent.

Had a great date night. Indian Zest is definitely a good cut above the rest. Very fresh, and so tasty with original dishes. My date doesn't like too much ghee, and she was not disappointed. She loved the food, and the prices were not exorbitant either. Thank you

This has very quickly become one of my favourite places to eat in Sunbury. The service was absolutely outstanding! The food was out of this world, the flavours were incredible as was the presentation and thr portions were more than generous. I'd definitely recommend visiting Indian Zest when you're next in Sunbury!

I HAVE TRAVELLED TO APPROX 9O COLUNTRIES MOST OF THEM MANY TIMES (INDIA FOR EXAMPLE 40 TIMES) THIS INDIAN RESTAURANT IS ONE OF THE VERY BEST -EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVED WITH SUPERB STYLE AND PRESENTATION SKILLS . GERRY BURGIN (FORMER CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR TRANS GLOBAL AIR LTD LHR. )

Extremely good service I’m a regular customerHas a very good ambiance and a very good menu. pleased to say I’m never disappointed Thank you to all of you !

Best Indian in Sunbury Always get first class service Menu quite different from other Indian restaurants

Our latest visit was on New Years Eve .... it was a very enjoyable evening (the staff are so pleasant), the food was superb and the service faultless!

Wonderful food and service on new years eve. Indian Zest is consistently fabulous, one of my favourite places!

Not bad! Food was ok! tasty but I think I picked the wrong dish. I had the dry chicken tikka starter as a main, as you can see in the photo the portion size was pretty small, it was dry; bland and not very filling. Left me a little disappointed. However The rogan Josh was great! And so were the prawn starter I had! I’d definitely ask for recommendations on food from someone you know who has been already so you know what to get! The atmosphere was a bit dreary, the staff were very quiet and didn’t want to joke with us or even pretend they were enjoying the evening. We felt rushed out the door too. Price for quality I wouldn’t say is matched. You could get better for half the price in a classic Indian restaurant. The South African wine that is on the menu is lovely however. And the lime sorbet was 10/10!

always delicious food, pleasant atmosphere and great portions. Nice little starter given as you sit down.

Fantastic dinner with my vegetarian son and his partner. Son built his perfect meal from the vegetarian sides while his partner enjoyed an amazingThali. I ordered the Chicken Miravna, a first for me and absolutely delicious. Staff attentive and friendly without being in your face, not the cheapest in town but certainly great value for money. We are early, at 6pm so the atmosphere was just getting going. Plenty of space, beautiful location, happy customers.

One of my favourite restaurants. Food is always delicious, service friendly and I like the decor and vibe.

Fantastic food and service. I can’t judge Atmosphere because I always have delivery – orders are easy to place, quick to arrive and always accurate. Phone is answered straight away by a real (helpful and friendly) person. Food arrives hot and is always outstandingly delicious, whatever we choose. Authentic Indian flavours, made from varied and fresh ingredients, served in generous portions.

Excellent, attentive service and delicious food. We’ll be back.

Amazing food. Polite and attentive waiting staff. A relaxed, ambient atmosphere and reliably consistently.

Great food, warm ambience and superb service.

Food wasn’t up to standards stale sundries abousloute rip off for the price definitely wouldn’t eat from here again

Food is exquisite, service was helpful and professional. All the dishes very well made and have their own flavour profile. I didn't know Indian food could be so sophisticated.

Haven’t been to Zest for a long time but it’s every bit as good as I remember it. Lovely selection of starters were particularly good. Service very attentive. Not much atmosphere as we were seated slightly away from the central part. Will def revisit, thank you

Very nice and reasonably priced lunch

So lucky to have Indian Zest in Sunbury ❤️ Lovely place, excellent staff and absolutely delicious food

Very nice place, amazing service. Great service. Highly recommend. Thank you

I have driven past this place a thousand times but always stick to my local curry house. After a dinner with friends here this is now my new favourite place. The curry flavours are delicious, the Nan was perfectly thin and the rice was light. The service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. All in all a great place

This is our absolute favourite local restaurant. The service is exceptional, the food is super tasty and fresh. We just love Indian Zest!! Thank you for all the wonderful evenings we've shared.

Normally have had good service here but few months back we had a booking and the head waiter looked at us blankly. We then sat upstairs and ordered our food. My father is a strict vegetarian yet they served him keema Nan which isn't even on the menu. They apologized and the same waiter from earlier offered us "free dessert". Pathetic they didn't even offer to not charge us for such an awful service. Their apology seemed half hearted as well.

This was the first time we visited the restaurant. We had warm welcome by the elderly host/ waiter/ manager.Staff was courteous. Disappointment was food . Scallops We had ordered mix grill paltter Lamb shank- main course Chicken kolhapuri And some naan. Scallops were good but mixed grilled platter lacked flavours ,portions were good though. The main course were complete disappointment.no tatse it felt all of it was made in same tomato based sauce. Its is good menu would do wonders if food has flavours.

Pure luck that I picked this restaurant whilst staying in Sunbury on my own for one night. What a piece of luck it was. A really excellent meal, and a lovely atmosphere. So good I’m driving up from Plymouth again next week to take my wife here. A real pleasure, and what I imagine proper traditional Indian food would actually be like.

We had our first take away best curry we have had for a long time curry was delivered on time excellent service

Every time I visit Zest, I come away happy - The welcome is always sincere and warm if I've booked or not. The ambience is peaceful even when busy. The service is calm, attentive and efficient. The dining area acoustics are great, with generous table density, and interesting views. But the main reason to visit is the food - which is unique, creative and excellent. I feel blessed to have Zest within walking distance of home, and recommend it as a magnificent dining destination for those far or near!

Never disappointed sience first visit couple of years ago. Shame we live couple of hours away, other way we would be absolut regularls. Thank you so much for amazing evening!!! Young man was amazed with scalop starter 😁

Went for birthday!!! Such a nice ambience and the service and food was excellent… especially the beetroot pudding …

Amazingly fresh and tasty food.