Ishaas Indian Eatery in South Lakeland

Lovely staff. The food was full of flavour & aromatic. There was no problem dealing with a large number of guests. The food was hot & there was no problem altering dishes I.e adding extra spice. We would go there again.

Ishaas Indian Eatery is a fantastic spot with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where the friendly staff make you feel right at home. The garlic chicken tikka starter was flavourful and tender, but the real star of the meal was the lamb tikka chilli. It had just the right level of spice, a rich, thick sauce, and paired perfectly with a delicious Peshwari naan. A delightful dining experience all around, definitely worth a visit! Also, Cobra on tap is always a win!

Food was beautiful here! Would definitely recommend the sharing starter for 2 and the chicken garlic bunah!

My friends and I decided to have a curry here on a Saturday night…it was almost empty and as it is the only Indian in Ambleside we thought “Oh dear”….our first impressions were spot on. The staff were fine and the main restaurant nice…..but don’t venture downstairs to the toilets….the carpets are sticky well worn and the toilets smelled so bad… As for the food…very average…the overall assessment was…bland and hardly any meat…one of the kormas had four pieces of chicken! We did mention it but got no response at all. They have a monopoly in the area. Would I come back….definitely not.

So So Dissapointing was really looking forward to meal all day, waiter could not speak English or understand what I was a saying, ordered poppadoms with pickle tray,there was a small dish of white stuff which was disgusting, called waiter over which had to ask another waiter to come to table to see what was wrong, he said I will get you something special, he brought lime pickle, then main meal came and O My God I only spotted a black short hair on my plate which was curly, I would Not recommend eating here, spoilt our visit to Ambleside

We called in for dinner after work one night. We were greeted by very friendly staff who took us to a lovely comfortable table. The service was very good and soon enough our food was served. We opted for a set menu and wow there was a good helping. Food was delicious, hot and well spiced, this has got to be one of the best Indian restaurants in the lake district. Well worth a visit.

We are currently staying in a cottage in the middle of Ambleside and we picked up a takeaway last night. We went in to order and the service was excellent, with the ‘front of house’ great at helping to order what we’d like. We went for a drink in one of the pubs while the food was being cooked. When we returned 30-40 minutes later the food was ready for us. When we got home ever said that the food was tasty. I had a vegetable tikka masala and the variety of vegetables was great. We have eaten in the restaurant before (some time ago) and it was really good then, but as a takeaway, we would highly recommend.

Decent Indian food for a reasonable price. The lamb biryani was tasteful. Cobra beer on draught. Friendly service. Less than £60 for a dinner for two, drinks included.

Decent Indian food for a reasonable price. The lamb biryani was tasteful. Cobra beer on draught. Friendly service. Less than £60 for a dinner for two, drinks included.

Worst restaurant i have ever visited in uk. First impressions 6 waiters standing in front. Ok you are here to welcome then the all just stood in front of me as i am waiting for my order to come. I ask them to make it a bit comfortable as i don’t like 6 guys standing on my head while i am eating my food. And the manager rudest person ever with no sense and manners didn’t even tried to say sorry gor being rude or about his tone. Very rude.

The venue, should have been a warning, Other than the bar area, the restraurant is in need of a good clean, especially the carpets and walls at the top of the stairs. There was 14 people in our group and nobody was happy with their meal. I never complain, however, I mention our dissatifaction to the waiter who completely dismissed my feedback. Definitely one to avoid.

Hate to give a bad review but our chicken tilka masala and chicken tikka garlic balti was possibly the worst curry we've ever had. It tasted like a korma and neither of the curry's had any spice whatsoever. Was very very poor from an Indian restaurant. Both up through the night with tummy troubles

Had a takeaway for my birthday celebration and it was very nice, chicken madras and mushroom rice highly recommended

Read other reviews before coming which are mixed. But personally we thought that they where great where able to fit a group of 6 last minute. Food was great came out quick and good service. V good curries,rice, naan and starters.Honestly nothing to complain about. Would go back

Restaurant had cobwebs where we were sat. We were served paneer that was actually halloumi. All our breads looked like they came from the same dough. The drinks waiter was rude. Cutlery and crockery was dirty.

Food was excellent and service was very good. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent service and food, catered to suit our needs. Thank you

I recently dined at your restaurant and unfortunately, the experience left a lot to be desired. I had visited your establishment back in 2019 and had a satisfactory meal with helpful staff. However, upon my return five years later, the decline in quality and service was blatantly evident. The manager seemed indifferent to our presence, making our dining experience feel unimportant. The lack of attention was only matched by the subpar quality of the food. The balti chicken and lentil dish were disappointing, and to top it off, the Peshwari naan had an unusual drizzle of golden syrup, a deviation from the authentic recipe. The disappointment did not end there. Upon returning to our accommodation, one of our party members suffered an allergic reaction, pointing towards shellfish contamination in the food. This not only raises serious health concerns but questions the overall hygiene standards of your kitchen. While I appreciate your acknowledgment of my concerns, it will take significant improvements in service, food quality, and hygiene standards to regain my trust and confidence in dining at your restaurant again.

1st visit won't be the last thoroughly enjoyed it small hiccup with the bill but sorted out quickly and efficiently. Best to book in advance as restaurant got busy very quickly. Definitely recommend

The food is okay, however the service is terrible. There is one staff member who is polite and helpful, the rest are extremely rude.

This restaurant is outstanding the food is impeccable. I had the salmon tika starter absolutely beautiful. Customer service is epecesional

Validity of the evaluation. Oh God, be generous. Bad food, literally. The food was bad and completely tasteless. It took ages for them to bring it out, and when it finally arrived, it was cold. I wouldn’t call it an Indian restaurant at all.

It was the first time I had dinner in this restaurant. They were very attentive and always make sure that everything’s alright. The food was tasty and served quickly. The room was very clean and tidy. It’s highly recommended.

Prawn puree for starter and chicken methi for main certainly tasted authentic. Atmosphere laid back with friendly staff. Food was very tasty. I asked for my methi specifically madras hot and it was spiced to perfection. One small mistake made with order but otherwise very good.

I recommend the Balti (lamb with spinach), lots of flavours

Extremely overpriced. Food is average. Someone who would know Indian food would not rate them any higher than 2 stars.

Went as a group of 10, service was good and the starters looked great and were fine as you can see in lots of the photos here. The actual food itself was the worst curry I’ve ever had. Miscooked and bland, another review mentions the overly red curry, they’re all the same curry with food dye or different garnishes, a base sauce is common practice but there is no difference in their jalfreezi to a korma but dye and chilli. They didn’t charge for the few drinks we had I think as they knew the undercooked and stale bits we had could’ve been an outrage with a higher bill.

Great meal, friendly service, professional but relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely come again, and recommend, to a friend. King prawn Bhuna was great

We been here twice while been on holiday in ambleside, and it was a beautiful meal, the staff were really friendly and helpful, will definitely be going back, thankyou x

To be honest, having read recent reviews, if there had been another Indian restaurant in Ambleside we probably wouldn't have come here. However, we're very glad we did. All of the staff were welcoming and friendly, and the food was all delicious. They knew their stuff when it came to nut allergies, and were able to reassure us as to the ingredients in various dishes. We'll certainly be back next time we're here!

The food is very expensive and few quantity. I have been to the other restaurants in UK and this is the worst restaurants ever and i strongly recommend not to eat in this restaurant

Duplicate dishes are being served , less aromatics used...no authentic taste of India(you can believe it as I'm an Indian)

Awesome curry selection! A wide range of meat or vegan dishes and differing spices made for a great experience, the chefs there mean business with the hotter curry options! We had a table of 10 and service was swift and courteous. It was still very affordable even though we ordered many drinks and appetizers along with our main courses. Altogether is was a great night and would happily return with family and friends.

Last night I had gone with my family for dinner and we were absolutely disappointed with the service and food. We had ordered the Bombay aloo from their menu and that had hair in it. We asked them to change it, but then the potatoes were absolutely uncooked and inedible. When we asked the staff to change them they said that they seem to find it alright and weren’t quite warm and kind in their gesture. Not recommended.

We called in on a Saturday evening after finishing work at Grasmere. We were greeted by the very friendly staff who make you feel so welcome. Lovely decoration and atmosphere with good selection of food and drinks. Our food was just delicious and we will definitely be back again soon. A must visit restaurant in Ambleside if you like Indian cuisine.

Working away from home go here once a week, food and staff are amazing would highly recommend, food has always been amazing, keep up the good work chaps 👍

A meal of two parts. The reviews weren’t great but we thought we’d give it a go. The mixed starters were fine. For mains I ordered two veggie side dishes. Banyan bhaji and mutter paneer. Both were great and sufficiently different from one another to assure me they weren’t from a stock sauce. My mate ordered the vegetable Rogan Josh. Not great. They’d clearly ran out of sauce so had poured a half can of chopped tomatoes on the top. Lazy and bland. The paratha was ok. But the weird bit was when we were asked if it was okay. I explained mine was good but asked what was with the tinned tomatoes on my mate’s. Embarrassed smile. I asked again. Same thing. I said it would be great to get a response. I did get one: a smile. I asked again, nothing. I can’t criticise my meal, it was good. But my mate’s was dreadful.

On our holiday in England’s Lake District, we came across this Indian eatery. This eatery has Indian staff. We were not greeted by any one as we entered, very unlikely in England’s restaurants.The restaurant was empty only couple of tables were occupied. We requested the manager to sit on a table for 4, instead of just showing us the table.. he called one of the waiters to show us the table. We again requested to be seated where other people were sitting… instead we were made to sit in the other area where there was no one else and given a corner table sticking to a heater. Not one smile, from any of the staff while serving us…all had some serious faces… but we realised, they were happily smiling and were friendly to the other nationality customers.. we had to ask for fork and spoons, don’t know why they assumed we would eat with our hands.. Biryani was served with serving plate without plates to eat… we had to ask for one… only once towards the end, the manager came and asked is everything alright…which meant nothing after all the attitude thrown since we entered…overall a horrible experience… In my entire 20 days trip throughout England’s country side this is the only place I would never recommend to any Indian… other nationals can go enjoy the place because they actually go overboard trying to please them . The local British are more welcoming friendly and well mannered. I wish I could give minus 5 for the service.

Absolutely no flavour in any of the dishes, really oily and bland with barely any protein in anything. The highlight was the Poppadoms.

Had dinner here this evening and really enjoyed it. The food, service and location are all fabulous. Definitely worth a visit

We were up in grasmere for the evening looking for a restaurant this came up on our Google search as close by. The place was 2nd to none. The restaurant was spotless . The food was Absolutely beautiful really very tasteful and the staff were friendly.

Food was ok. Not the worst I’ve had but the service was terrible. I had to ask to be served then waited 45 minutes for two meals and the restaurant wasn’t even busy.

Recently visited this place. We were 6 adults and 5 kids. (three under 6) Food quality, taste and quantity was not great. We have to order same dish twice as mains quantity wasn't enough. Surprisingly, on second time same dish taste completely different. We ordered plain rice in first batch they were colourful and second time it was plain white bit under cooked. Waiter dropped plate on me while taking away empty dishes and he didn't apologise or asked if I wasn't hurt!!! Food dishes were sweet in taste. The bill was hand written and hardly readable (just like doctor's prescription).!! If you have other alternatives then I would recommend to avoid this place.

I recently dined, and I can confidently say I will never recommend this place to anyone. As a lover of Indian cuisine, I was particularly excited to try their butter chicken, but I was deeply disappointed. The butter chicken served here is a far cry from the authentic dish. The flavors were off, and it lacked the rich, creamy texture that defines real butter chicken. It felt like a cheap imitation rather than the genuine article. If you value authentic Indian cuisine, especially butter chicken, steer clear of this place. It utterly fails to deliver on its promise. Additionally, the service was very disappointing, adding to the overall negative experience.

Food was absolutely horrible, awful food. If you can not cook basic Dal Tadka then you cannot call yourself an Indian restaurant. Dal had no tadka, bland, not seasoned and worst of all raw garlic in it.I mainly ordered vegetarian food and one Tandoori Chicken tikka which had no spice, was hard as rock and oily. Paratha was frozen shana Paratha... absolutely disgusting and charged me £3.00 for it. One of the worst Indian food I have had. Avoid this restaurant.

Always pay a visit when in Ambleside. Fantastic choice on the menu all reasonably priced. Tried the Sath Chicken last night what a delight now definitely my new favourite

Best Indian in Ambleside. We arrived on the Saturday for our dinner which I prebooked as there was 8 of us. The staff were very friendly and helpful with menu. The food was adequately portioned and very tasty. We also ordered a takeaway later on in the week and the food was cooked to the same high standard. Highly recommend of your looking for an Indian.

Visiting in Ambleside and was recommended this Indian/Bangladeshi restaurant. So glad we were. The staff are friendly and welcoming,Service was prompt and.the food was glorious..Poppadoms with sides followed by a tasty Chefs Platter for 2 with Tandoori Chops/Bhaji/ChickenTikka , a.spicey and flavourful Chicken Korai with Onion Rice as our main. Pricing is very reasonable and even treated the wifento a bottle.of Prosecco for her birthday..5* across the board

This restaurant is purely for white people!! Not Asians! It's called indian asian restaurant but its got no where near the authenticity of a proper indian asian food. Proper INDIAN food. Definitely not worth any asians coming to eat here.

An excellent meal, prepared to a high standard with a delicious outcome. First class

As a customer I had very bad experience with this restaurant, staff there are the worst when comes to behaviour and attitude towards the customers, we were a group of 5 , none of them liked there services. Food in here is so bad and very less in quantity, not at all recommended.

Tourists visiting for the first time…Ignore the bad reviews, we had the best meal at an Indian restaurant that we have had in a very long time. Food was fabulous & service equally as good. Would definitely recommend the restaurant.

The 5 of us arrived for food at 5.30 and was kindly greeted by one of the waiters. we sat down, ordered drinks and started to look at the menu, one person in our party started to ask about some of the dishes on the menu but the waiter was unsure of the request, so he asked the main waiter who came over and he's attitude was so very rude and told us to look at the menu properly and he would come back. my wife said why are you talking to us like that and he said if you don't like it you can go! so we went, we live locally and won't be coming back ever again. by the way there was no one else in the restaurant so he wasn't busy.

The menu was incredibly varied and the food was well presented and delicious. The decor was minimal and spotlessly clean, and the staff respectful and courteous. The icing on the cake was the value for money - the least expensive meal in Ambleside, yet the highest quality. If great Indian food is to your taste, I would strongly recommend you try Ishaas.

The 5 of us arrived for food at 5.30 and was kindly greeted by one of the waiters. we sat down, ordered drinks and started to look at the menu, one person in our party started to ask about some of the dishes on the menu but the waiter was unsure of the request, so he asked the main waiter who came over and he's attitude was so very rude and told us to look at the menu properly and he would come back. my wife said why are you talking to us like that and he said if you don't like it you can go! so we went, we live locally and won't be coming back ever again. by the way there was no one else in the restaurant so he wasn't busy.

Absolutly loved the food it was lovely. Just what we needed. The staff were friendly and the food was out fairly quickly. Only thing letting it down was there was no pudding. I could have happily gone for a nice piece of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream after.

Worst Indian food I ever had !!!! Disgusting 🤮 in Lake District Ambleside Starters 3 out of 10 Meat bunna was undercooked not did not test or looked like a bunna meat 1 out of 10 And I was recommended by the waiter it is chef special Lool Butter chicken was funny chicken tikka with coconut milk tested weird don’t eat it at all after trying the first bite me and my wife 0.5 out of 10 I have story to tell now a restaurant served me (1 piece) Shana frozen heat and eat parata and charged me £3 I asked the waiter which brand is it Lool 00 out of 10 Paid £73.60 and left 90% on the table not edible Ohh yeah plate had hair in it waiter changed and second plate also had hair on it

We ordered a takeaway so can only comment on the food. We ordered half a dozen different curries most of which were ok but the lamb dish was very bland lacking much flavour. The lamb was tender but the sauce tasted like just the curry gravy without any additional spices.

Really impressed on our first visit here. Lovely, tasty food, good menu, warm and friendly staff. We will definitely return.

Lovely night out. The service and food was 100%. The staff explained and advised us about the differed dishes. The food was beautiful, fresh and very tasty. I would 100% recommend this restaurant

Third grade restaurant! First of all it is a bangladeshi restaurant run by bangladeshi people. Tasteless food, most arrogant, rude and pathetic staff! Please avoid going here and wasting your time.

Just oily deep fried food.. no taste.. far from Indian food.. felt like bland street to be honest.. think twice before going..

Lovely food for a large group of 11 with no booking. We were looking for a place to eat due to a booking mistake elsewhere and we walked in, asking for a table for 11. The staff sorted us out and we all had a variety of food, including poppadoms, chutneys, starters, mains and breads, along with numerous pints of their draft lager. Good food and service with no complaints at all. Thank you for accommodating us with no notice.

Disappointed. Got food order wrong (to be fair they did offer to redo it but was so hungry I made do). Unfortunately the food didn’t taste good so I left it anyway. Very bland. Staff were attentive. Shame as huge potential.

Just had a Chicken Biryani. And I will say to all the people looking to eat indian but are not Indian, Biryani here doesn't taste like an actual Biryani. It tastes like turmeric rice with some added veggies and meat.

Great restaurant in Ambleside. Food was excellent. Well presented, good sized and authentic flavours. Service was as you would expect, efficient and friendly.

For a party of friends Ishaas is the perfect place for a curry. The staff are very helpful & the food is good, with a varied menu. We’ve been going for as long as we can remember, around 20 years, and even though it’s changed hands a few times, it’s standard has remained good

AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID ! lamb chops starter was cold but burnt on the outside raw on the in , chicken tikka was so dry on the outside and pink on the inside definitely defrosted and cooked after seasoning! Didn’t complain about the starter for the benefit of the doubt - however when I showed them the chicken and complained I was asked how many pieces had I eaten ! The nana bread was an extremely dry chapati . I was told no one had complained this evening. I added just because I’m the only person that is saying it out right doesn’t make it untrue …… the reviews speak for themselves I would one million percent not go here or recommend . To add insult the Chardonnay was definitely watered down .the picture is the extra dry piece that wasn’t raw

Disappointing meal. Restaurant looks nice and has a relaxed atmosphere. Staff are attentive, though sometimes we felt rushed even though the restaurant was very quiet. Food was very bland. No spice or flavour.

Expensive and not particularly good food, but there’s no other option in Ambleside, proof perhaps that a lack of competition generally results in low standards.

We are frequent visitors to Ambleside and always call into this establishment for a curry. In the past the staff have been very warm, welcoming and attentive and the food good. However, to our dismay, last night's experience was the total opposite. On arrival we were greeted luke warmly and taken to our table. We have visited many times and always been greeted before as old friends. The usual front of house man was not there. He is an asset to the restaurant. We were taken to our table and left far too long before taking any orders. This is understandable if busy, but this wasn't the case. We gave them our order and waited patiently for our poppadoms. Sadly these never materialized and eventually our starters came. The onion bhajis were lovely but the tandoori chicken, which was vibrant red, was totally tasteless. The main courses were both cold. So disappointing when we know they can do better. I had ordered nuts pilau and they brought me plain rice. This was quickly rectified but it was cold and very greasy. We were very disappointed. When we came to pay we explained the issues as we couldn't get the attention of waiters during the meal. The guy on the tills was not interested and neither apologized. However he just shrugged and said that lots of mistakes had happened that night and they were understaffed and the boss wasn't there. This has demolished our faith in this once favoured restaurant in Ambleside. Such a shame. We have usually given this 5 stars and it has been gut wrenching to give it 1 star due to this last visit. As they say on Dragons Den ... We are out! Our custom has gone

We had a fantastic meal here, food was hot, fresh and delicious. Portion sizes were just right plenty of space between tables. If you're driving there leave plenty of time to park, the adjacent car park is small and street bay parking was pretty full. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant 👌 👏

Very tasty curries, not too spicy. One of the best takeaway curries we've had for ages.

As the title suggests, it was genuinely the worst chicken madras I've ever eaten. It looked as though it had been poured out of a tin and then had a few tablespoons of chilli powder added. No flavour at all and it looked nothing like a madras. My partners veg Rogan Josh just had a layer of red paste on top and then the curry was brown underneath, it wasn't even mixed in! The reason it gets a 2 instead of a 1 is because my starter was nice & the staff were as well.

Wow this place is amazing. The food is outstanding. This family run business is well worth a visit. So tasteful and brilliant service throughout. Will definitely return.

Ishaas Indian Eatery, nestled in the heart of the Lake District in Ambleside, offers an inviting and modern dining experience. Known for its authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine, this warm establishment is a labor of love by six dedicated brothers. Their commitment to quality and genuine care for customers make Ishaas a delightful culinary destination. The wonder and all the stuffs are from Bangladesh and they are very profeasional, friendly and warm welcoming. As the food taste is top notch, usually this place is busy. So, if anyone wants to have authentic Indian food, this place is highly recommend.

Again why this restaurant has some bad reviews is beyond us. We’ve just had a lovely meal with lovely staff in a lovely clean restaurant. Great value and really tasty food. Well done guys keep it up 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Great curry house. Nice staff and food is excellent

We had a meal on Saturday evening for 6 persons. The starter was average served on cold plates. There is a mixed starter for 4 which they could not extend to 6 so we just added a different mixed starter for 2. The main course was good however as it was quite chilly in the restaurant the food quickly lost its temperature. The toilets are a total disgrace and cleanliness is awful both male and female sections. This made us think a little……

Great food, best naga we've had. All 4 of us enjoyed a very good evening. Lovely staff, friendly, welcoming. Can't understand negative reviews on here. We were impressed with this place.

Ishaas Indian Eatery Kelsick Road, Ambleside. LA22 0BZ Tel: 015394 31250 Date of visit: 19th January 2024 I have been thoroughly blessed this week with quality Indian Restaurants. Today I found myself wandering round the delightful Lakeland town of Ambleside. Apart from the weather, this time of year is probably the best time to be wandering round anywhere in the Lake District, before the thousands of tourists hit the spot! Today I sampled the delights of Ishaas Indian eatery on Kelsick Street. This smart spacious 100 or so seater, clean, modern and very comfortable has a lot to offer. Friendly smiling staff and food that is on another level. Fresh crispy pops with the pickle tray and an extra Lime pickle. I would recommend the Chefs special starter, with a soft succulent Chicken Tika, perfectly spiced Sheek Kebab, with a crispy tasty Onion Bhajee. Next on the order was a Chicken Madras, again fresh soft succulent chicken and a very tasty madras sauce. Pilau Rice and a gorgeous sweet Peshwari naan completed the order. I could tell as a former chef, that the spices had been freshly ground and held that vibrant fresh taste. It makes all the difference. Presentation was up there as well, the staff, especially Syd, or Syed or even Sid, passed some time with me chatting about some of the other well established Indian restaurants in the area. Carparking was no problem with two or three car parks in the immediate vicinity. Price was £35.55 but for the quality and service perfectly acceptable. And it’s a big 9/10 from me.

My first visit I absolutely enjoyed it. I had a lamb bhuna which was full of flavour, and the Lamb was very tender the only thing that I would mention that let it down was the cheese and garlic naan although it tasted very nice it almost seemed shoo bought. The overall the service the sack and the whole meal and experience was accident. I would definitely recommend this establishment 👌👍💙

Ambleside was reasonably busy straight after the new year. We were hoping to go for a Thai meal but one was shut and the other fully booked up. In the end we were happy with every aspect of this Indian restaurant. From starters to main course everything was good. Would recommend, and if back walking in the Lakes would come back here.

Food ok but nothing special. Hygiene shown as 5 star but cobwebs in abundance down the stairs to the toilet.

After walking from Ambleside to Grasmere with our four & seven year old, we got the bus back later on & basically fell into this restaurant. We were also with friends & did not have a reservation. We were warmly greeted & taken to a nice large table in a friendly & warm environment. The waiters (& I assume owner) could not have been any nicer. Really attentive to our two tired children - they soon woke up! The food was top draw & all 6 of us thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was also excellent & the restaurant was nicely filling up as we were leaving. I’ve been to several Indian restaurants in the UK & this is definitely one of my favourites. Can’t wait to return on our next visit from East Yorkshire to The Lakes.

Came in as a couple on a Thursday night over Christmas. Big place and initially not busy but filled up later. Tables when we got there were filled with a certain political leader and his support entourage but all very pleasant. Good authentic food. Owner...

When i entered the restaurant one of the staff was asking, yes my friend what you want ? What is mean by that ? people coming to restaurant for what ? Then I said i came for eat,again he asked do you have reservation i...

Disappointed. Nice and relaxed atmosphere and very good service, all staff friendly and clearly attentive. Unfortunately our food was very bland, lacked any real taste. The lamb and chicken in the dishes was cooked well, but the sauces had no taste, my Rogan Josh was mostly tomato based. We did inform the waiter but no response. We visit Ambleside often but won’t be booking back in. Can only give a two star as food standard is key to any restaurant. Clearly a popular restaurant, but not for us.

Food was absolutely delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive!

This restaurant is simply the best i've EVER been to in the UK......They madfe mw a Salmon Tikka Dhansak......which was outstandingly good....LOADS of Salmon and the taste was exceptional. Great services too.

We had not booked a table on the night of our visit on a Saturday night. They were very busy, but they went out of their way to accommodate us. Very good food and service were great.

On first impressions the venue was a little lack lustre. It was like dining in a waiting room. The food was below average, lacking in flavour, prawns and chicken overcooked. The toilets are disgusting and need a deep clean and decorating. Unfortunately we won’t be...

Very good food, good service and overall nice place to be, reasonable prices.

Very nice staff, food was good and quick service.

We had two great meals. The service was excellent. The only thing that let it down was the decoration leading down the stairs to the toilets. The toilets themselves could do with being cleaner and redecorating. I would of given them five stars.

Found this place by accident and as we like Indian food decided to go. The outside is in need of some serious TLC not very inviting. Inside is odd, not like any other Indian we have been to. Service was quick and professional, the chicken...

Lovely place with excellent service

We have visited Ishaaz many times and have never had a bad meal. The guys here are the best - nothing is too much for them. Sid and H are truly the best of hosts. Tonight, we visited to celebrate my wife’s birthday and we’re...

Staying in the area for the weekend and went on chance. Very clean and immediately shown to our table. Waiters were all spotless. Someone took our drinks order very quickly. Food was also ordered quickly. I had the chicken Madras my wife had the saag...

Found down a side street at the bottom of Ambleside, the outside of the building is in need of a lick of paint. The dining area within is like a large dentist's waiting room with green feature ceiling lighting and loud music featuring lady singers...