Lake Raj in South Lakeland

An excellent meal. The chef has skill and the staff were very friendly. We told them it was our anniversary and we’re offered a complimentary drink at the end. Price is reasonable for the area but the food was excellent. We enjoyed the Parthia and a biryani. Thank you

Lovely, tasty meal in a pleasant environment. We have looked at it many times and not gone in but this time we did and didn’t regret it. Servers accommodating, lovely and nothing is too much trouble.

Having been to this establishment previously,it wasn’t in doubt that while in an overnight stay in bowness we would go again Food was excellent and service very good Staff very attentive If you want an authentic curry then try here

Enjoyable meal, staff friendly restaurant clean despite being abit out dated overlooking carpark will visit again when in area

Great food and great service. Ordered one of the house specials and would definitely eat there again. Can definitely recommend

Lovely restaurant. The food was great and the service was brilliant. Very good experience. Provided free poppadoms and dip for our table. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Really lovely food, fab service and great atmosphere. Would highly recommend dining here whilst in the Lakes, my friends and I thourghly enjoyed our meal!

Had a takeaway and the food was lovely, they even gave us complimentary popadums and dips, highly recommend, we had to wait a little but didn’t mind as the restaurant was not so busy being early evening

Has a very enjoyable curry here. Service was good. Food was good, excellent garlic naan. Good value for money. Would recommend.

Lovely curry house in Bowness. Very nice staff and the food was very tasty. We had a very pleasant meal here and will be back next time we're in the area.

Takeaway - not recommended. The starters were terrible value in terms of quantity (i.e. the listing for samosas is just 2 tiny samosas), and the onion bhajis were inedible (overcooked and chewy). The madras was all heat, no actual flavour. The bhuna sauce was very tasty but the small amount of meat in there was tough. Even the naan was stale. Really disappointing. Maybe the quality is better if you dine in the restaurant, but I can't imagine the portions being different?

Wow not only is Raj the nicest most professional person I have met but the food is the best ever! My husband, mum and I will be coming back to stay in a hotel just to visit this amazing place! We have been 3 times over Christmas and we don't want to leave the lakes to go back to Yorkshire mainly because of this restaurant! We highly recommend! Thank you so much for you hospitality! We already cannot wait to return!

Staff very friendly and helpful. Food was superb - could not fault it. We would definitely recommend

Gear for family meal, friendly staff, quick service and the food was lovely, been here 3 times now and always had a had meal.

Lovely restaurant, very friendly staff and highly enjoyable food - be warned that the portions are huge!!

A reasonable curry house but lacking in atmosphere (the lights are to bright) But overall satisfactory

Food brilliant, price decent. The only thing that bothered me was there wasn't enough staff for how busy it was. We arrived at 7.30 and it was packed. It's only small so that's fine. There was a table that wasn't cleaned away the whole time we was there. If your always that busy, why not get another member of staff to clean the tables? Other than that, the guy who served the food was brilliant

amazing hospitality very good food and service. fast service and good ambience. welcoming and humble staff

Lovely meal. Staff were very friendly and went out of their way for us. Couldn't ask for more. Will certainly return when next in the area.

Lovely food and staff and very reasonable priced indeed. Would definitely recommend. Easy to walk to so was able to have a Kingfisher beer!

Lovely food, great service. Definitely recommend a visit if your in the area. Value for money, definitely felt full after meal.

Had the lamb biryani and lamb was very dry and not much of it. Sauce was very bland and tasteless. Service was very abrupt and they also have some interesting rules on what can be ordered.

We had take away as we have a small baby and eating out the night before had been tricky. The service was fast and friendly The food was very average. Not terrible but not great. Chips were not good at at all

We visited the Lake Raj last night and we absolutely loved it! Great friendly service from walking in to leaving, food came out in perfectly timed manner and the food was insanely good! We had the poppadom entrée, a madras, a jalfrezi, egg fried pilau...

The people were very personable and represented themselves certainly professionally The food they served us was sadly yesterday's leftovers ie onion Bhajis Poppadoms The curry's and the Nann were fresh abd excellent Abdullah in charge was great .the bill for 4 was 130 But won't...

I'll be honest we didn't read any reviews about Lake Raj before booking, we only went because we saw Chris Kamara had been and we are huge Kamy fans! But our tummy's were super glad we went, great food, lovely, attentive staff, nice beer. The...

Visited this lovely Indian restaurant when staying in a local guest house in Bowness -on-Windermere. Dined there two nights in a row and it was truly delicious! My husband and I both thought the garlic chicken tikka bhuna was absolutely gorgeous. Waiters were very friendly...

Best spot in Bow Ness for a great Indian meal. The garlic naan was exceptionally good as we're the paneer and chickpea dishes. A range of options for vegetarians and vegans. We had a very friendly server which made the experience even more enjoyable

Pretty poor, too spicy not nice. Spiced onion’s were just onion, naan bread was doughy and generally just a bad curry. Don’t waste your time

Service was a little rushed But the food was really good. Staff were acoomadting. And reasonably priced

Terrible service, we didn’t bother sitting and ordering food. Waiters were rude, owner’s even more rude, no respect for their customers whatsoever.

We had a takeaway from Lake Raj whilst staying in Bowness last week and it was absolutely delicious!! We ordered by phone and picked it up and received 20% discount for paying cash and collecting. This is one of the nicest Indian meals we've had...

Exceptionally friendly and great food. Enjoyed the warm reception provided by the staff. Would definitely recommend

We stayed at white cross bay and ordered takeaway on two nights because it was so tasty. Food was delicious and hot...we ordered a range of four different dishes each time and it all was great flavours...came with free poppadoms and 20% off hhe price...

We were looking for an Indian tonight and stumbled across this gem. Really great meal for our family. Great service from Matin and team. Highly recommend it for a great curry in the Lakes!

One of the worst places I’ve ever been at, horrible staff and the manager was worst rude and arrogant and felt a bit intimidated, he may need to learn a bit more on his customer service skills, if that’s how he things a restaurant should...

My family have written reviews on their google page, in short, this place’s service is horrible, the waiters are rude and the owner is worse. Highly recommend going elsewhere!

If I can give 0 stars, I would. The service here was terrible. They rush you to order, regardless of having an empty restaurant. They remind you a million times that they are ‘doing you a favour’ for catering for a large group, as if...

Called in advance if they’d dine 23 guest (new born, elderly and 2 disabled members of our family and many more) They said yes and we arrived to only be spoken rudely and be rushed to order, eat and leave in 2 hours as the...

Lovely meal, mixed meat starter, chicken tikka Biryani and chicken tikka tandoori! All was tasty, service was brilliant - would definitely return!

Amazing food as always! This is our place to go whenever we are at Windermere! Never had a bad one! Mixed starter for two and chilli chicken masala always hit the spot and the mint sauce to die for!

We visited the Lake Raj tonight for a sit down meal (this was off the back of having a takeaway when we were last in Bowness). Service was really good, with staff polite and friendly as soon as we entered the restaurant Food was really...

The restaurant serves very good food It is a clean place Our waiter was matin. He served us very well. He helped us in selecting good dishes. Overall good experience Will surely visit again

first time in lake District me and my wife tried this restaurant first time ever Worst curry we've ever had! Starter cold, main meal cold and my wife's main dish was inedible. My main was a Tandori Mixed Grill and I was able to pick...

Came with friends after this was recommended by the hotel we were staying at as the best Indian restaurant in the area. Had a quick look at the website and had high expectations of the advertised "Unique Asian Dining Experience". First impressions weren't great. Dated...

The starters /Naan were frozen and reheated, nothing made from fresh. Prices on the high side and poor attitude from staff. My babies made a mess whilst eating , I apologized and offered to clean. The staff became very hostile, sarcastic comments and even started...

Took my family there for dinner. We were lucky to get a table, even thought the restaurant was busy. The menu was reasonably priced for this area, and had a lot od different dishes to choose from. The food was delicious and fast out. The...

We had ordered our food And had IT delivered to US. The service was fast And the food very tasty. Everybody has enjoyed their food, even kids. One of the best I have had for sure.

Visited this restaurant for lunch, we were the only customers in on the day we visited, however the food was really good, and the service was good, and the staff really helpful, and they were continually cleaning the restaurant. The food was well priced, and...

4 of us visited while on holiday, and all enjoyed a superb meal, everything was spot on from popadoms to starters, curry’s and breads etc. Service was also great, overall a lovely meal all perfect.

Great dinner. Food was very flavoursome, with a good choice and served piping hot. Staff were very attentive and friendly.

Hated staff behaviour ,as soon as entered in hotel ,he stopped and asked what two three times and asked if Bangladeshi food is ok ,like we are unaware what's being served 😡😡😡😡 didn't want to create scene so avoided arguments but this is the worst...

Super friendly staff and great tasting food ! Well worth a visit. Service was excellent and staff so attentive . Food tasted fresh and delicious !

Restaurant’s decor was outdated. We were the only couple there. Food was a 2/10 did not enjoy the food at all and was very pricey. Sheikh kebab was undercooked and raw inside. Samosas and onion baji were definately pre-made and reheated but was cooked through...

It was interesting that when we booked a table we were told that this was a Bangladeshi restaurant ( and not Indian). There were several dishes on the menu that seemed to originate from Bangladesh true to the cuisine they stated. The food in this...

Fantastic food very flavoursome , quick and attentive service Decor perhaps a bit jaded but I'd be back like a shot

Absolutely outstanding! The Indian food was excellent, the starters and main courses were lovely, large portions for the price. fantastic friendly service. Would highly recommend

Three delicious curries (a mixture of house specials and traditional dishes, ranging from medium to hot) and accompanying starters and side dishes served by friendly and knowledgeable staff in a pleasant and busy restaurant setting. For the price paid we couldn’t fault the experience. Thank...

Staff and service was very good. We had popadoms and pickle tray to start, the mint yoghurt was delicious, prawn murch with Naga chillies and a chicken biryani - Food was very good and was served quickly.

Having passed this great looking venue a number of times during our visit to the lakes, i thought i would order a takeaway from here after looking at the reviews. The difficulty at first was speaking with someone, they'd answer the phone then put you...

Absolutely lovely food and fantastic service. Easily one of the top three Indian restaurants I’ve been too.

To all lovers of Indian cuisine, this is the place for you! Lovely, friendly staff and the food is delicious! Lots of choice on the menu and centered in the middle of Bowness Windermere. Thank you for your hospitality!

Great food and fantastic service, special thanks to shah keep up the great work. We will be back soon so more delicious food. Chris & Emma

The food was shocking, everything tasted the same. Didn’t know if you were eating chicken, beef, lamb or seafood as it all tasted the same. With all the spices thrown in you can’t tell a mild dish from a hot one.

We came here years ago and returned with our daughter. All staff were so friendly and accommodating for her (she's only 2). They talked to her and made her feel welcome which really helps. Food is very very nice. Not very big portions (chicken wise)...

Family of 5 walked in without booking. Slightly strange ambiance, bright lighting and had a canteen feel about it. Food was reasonable, naan breads were excellent, bhajis were a bit undercooked. Bone left in lamb dish but ok other than that.

What a lovely place to eat out.Shar was an amazing host,he looked after us all night.Fantastic food.Would recommended. Will be visiting again.

Great restaurant, friendly staff, lovely and food and well priced. We will certainly visit again when staying in Windermere. The staff were spot on friendly and attentive and the food was gorgeous. Try it, you won’t be disappointed!

Great takeaway tonight. Excellent service from Shah. We would seriously recommend visiting. Al & Ollie

We fancied a takeaway for supper as we do most Saturdays,been away on holiday we were told about Lake Raj that deliver so thought we would give it a shot and we were not disappointed the food was outstanding Best Indian food I've tasted. Well...

Really lovely food, service was prompt and efficient, dining room was a bit old fashioned but had that basic curry house feel which we enjoyed.

Great meal and service. We had a fabulous meal and were looked after so well. Thank you. Nwe come quite regularly but it's always good.

We ate at Lake Raj in December 2022; the food and service were impeccable. Matin was a fantastic friendly host and made us feel welcome from stepping through the door. The food was tasty and delicious and out of the four of us, we all...

We dined here recently and the tandoori chicken is so succulent, comes with a nice fresh salad too. Good service and tasty food, can’t go wrong

What an amazing place! Food out of this world… best curry I’ve ever had. Shah was hilarious… you should be on the stage!

We would definitely recommend this restaurant! The service was fast and food was perfect! Staff were exceptional, lovely food we really enjoyed our experience.

First trip was as a large family gathering, food and service was so good, we came back a few days later! Modified dishes for us so not too hot, easily accommodated a vegan in our party. Shah is definitely an expert in friendly banter, which...

We were looking for something special on our last night and weren’t disappointed!! Food was super tasty!! Staff were so helpful in recommending dishes.. Would come again when visiting!!

We came to lake raj as we were at a pub round the corner, wow best decision of the night. This food was unreal, out of this world. The staff were soooo friendly when we came to pick the food up. Would definitely recommend and...

Food was amazing, lovely restaurant, service was great. We called in on the spur of the moment and was pleasantly surprised at how good the food and service is. I would certainly recommend Karen

Pathetic food, don’t be fool with Indian name. Food is pathetic and worse service ever! We left 60% of the food.

Amazing food. I normally struggle to get something different as a vegetarian, the paneer tikka masala was fantastic. The service and attention to detail was great and thank you for the complimentary Baileys. 100% recommend xx

Didn't get to sample the food , myself and my husband were turned away from here because we had our 3 month old in a pram as they didn't have room for the pram! At this time the restaurant had about 6 diners and plenty...

Great staff , food and setting thank you , was enjoyable and tasty would recommend Alastair and Carol

Excellent service, food very good, good menu, come back here every time we visit the area, well priced, very clean Paula

Will definitely be returning soon, shah did a great job of looking after us. Thankyou for a great meal 😊

Food was good. Service not so good. All male waiters who are grumpy. It’s like you are doing them a favour by being there. Portions on the small side especially the curry’s. So there card machine doesn’t work so we had to pay cash. It...

Me and my family had a great experience, good conversations with the waiters and overall were really happy. The food was one of the best Indians I’ve had.

Great food, speedy service and friendly staff. Garlic naan and chicken tikka were amazing. Would definitely recommend.

Not been for a couple of years as a result of covid, so we were looking forward to this. Clean, spacious venue, good choice of food and drink and friendly staff, Shah was very pleasant and helpful. The food could not be faulted, excellent quality...

Always drop into Lake Raj when in Bowness, and again yesterday had two meals of which were excellent. I cannot fault the service or food, and not sure about previous remark about clothes and odour. What do you expect when visiting an Indian restaurant ?...

Lovely meal, friendly staff, not to expensive if you pay by cash, had a pint whilst waiting £6 which I thought was a bit expensive , other the that no problem.

We visited this Bangali restaurant yesterday for dinner . They serve Indian food which was one of the worst we ever experienced. Apart from the onion bahji which was good, the rest of the food included vegetarian samosa. Lamb Rogon Josh and the plough rice...

Excellent service. Staff could not do enough for me and my wife, so attentive. Food very good overall an excellent experience. Will definitely go back..

We went to Lake Raj after a long rainy walk in the Lake District, it was cold and windy so we were looking for something to warm us up. We were one of the first customers as it only just turned 5pm, but as we...

The food was very tasty but quite expensive. The staff (except for the young man who brought our food) were miserable and unfriendly - they certainly did not present a welcoming atmosphere.

We came in from the street without any knowledge of this restaurant. The food was very good and so was the seevice

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is extraordinary and the service is warm and kind. We had shrimp and lamb and both dishes fulfilled our expectations.

The food was fantastic. We'd read other reviews and decided to give it a go. Staff very pleasant. Really top quality food.

From the minute I walked up to the restaurant after reviewing trip advisor to book a table the welcome from the chap at the door was just right. We came here for evening meal and I cannot express how lovely the food is. From the...