Le Spice Indian Restaurant And takeaway in East Cambridgeshire

Went here with a friend recently and we were pretty disappointed. Put simply, the food is bland. If it was just not very spicy, we'd say "eh, it's in a small British town, fits the local clientele" and just ask for spicier next time. However, it was just lacking taste altogether, and we could say that of all the dishes we ordered (we ordered 3 each). Both me and my friend agreed on this. The lassi's were large, which is good, but they were a little too sweet. You could actually feel the sugar grains crunching in your mouth as you drank it. Pricing was a little on the expensive side but not too bad all things considered. Budget around £25 per adult. Service and atmosphere were pretty standard, nothing to write home about but to me that's not super important. Haven't tried the other Indian places around Ely yet, might update this review if I find better. UPDATE: Came back here and asked for spicy, which resulted in a better meal, but not significantly better. It at least bumped it up from 2 to 3 stars. I've now also tried another Indian restaurant in Ely and it wasn't any better. You're actually probably better off with this one.

Great food. Friendly service. A little cramped for me, but don't let that put you off.

Ordered a takeaway to littleport at 6.20,website said 50 minutes for delivery. After 4 phone calls and 3 different excuses it turned up 2hrs later and cold, the driver thought it was funny and tried to leave it, needless to say he took it back and after speaking to the restaurant again I was told the driver left the restaurant ages ago so they didn't know where he had been. It was my first time using this restaurant and also my last. My advice is if you live outside of Ely don't get it delivered.

We had an amazing meal tonight at Le Spice. Greeted by Amin and a couple of really attentive staff. We had the mixed starter, was really well presented and tasted amazing. I had an amazing curry and special fried rice and my hubby tried the korai on the recommendation of Amin. Loved our meals and ended up bringing the peshwari naans home as our bellies were so full. Highly recommend this restaurant. Thanks Amin and team for another tasty meal.

I have been coming here from the U.S. for a good many years. This is a great restaurant with many food options, and the staff is superb. I love the chicken vindaloo currey with basmati rice. My wife enjoys the tandoori chicken.. The plain naan is excellent. I recommend it highly.

All I can say is...delicious. Delicious food in great company, fantastic host who listens to you and makes recommendations accordingly. Friendly co-hosts too. I recommend my fellow citizens in Bruges to end their visit to Ely here!

The food tasted alright but nothing special. Took just under an hour to arrive and the service was a little underwhelming.

Meal with friends. Excellent food and service. It was very quiet to begin with but got busier before we left. Unusual for a bank holiday, I thought

Absolutely lovely meal, all the dishes were superb

If you are looking for authentic Indian food, this is unfortunately not your choice. The food is okay but not the typical Indian flavor.

Had the lamb Tikka Masala and the lamb Kurma, plus a cheese naan. Both were delicious, as they have been for over a decade. However, they did not come with rice, which would have been nice for a little pop up message to mention when ordering online. I would have bought some if I’d realized, but I’ve not eaten here since 2015, so I didn’t remember. Still amazing and good portions!!

Good is nice, the chicken isn't so great had no taste didn't taste great, being a food critic I would avoid. Look at my food reviews you know why I gave bad reviews if you were good I wouldn't of marked you down.

Fab staff, fab food, tasty beer. Bombay Bicycle Club beer is delicious. Their Lime Pickle is great.

The best curry I have had for a long time! Everything was freshly cooked to order and all the ingredients were top quality. I really enjoyed the button mushroom rice and the coriander nan. The tikka flavours and the spices were all excellent. The Tuesday night special price was outstanding value. Thank you so much La Spice! Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Always a favourite, Amin never disappoints.

Excellent menu with all the usual. I intolerant to gluten and the staff were really attentive. I had the onion bhaji followed by chicken dhansak. The food was nice without being exceptional. Good value.

We had heard good things about this restaurant so decided to place an order for delivery, we chose a slot at 8.30/8.45 allowing for my partner to be home… it turned up at 6.30 pm, I called and they kindly offered a re delivery at the correct time, it arrived at the correct time, we returned the first meal to the delivery driver and dished up our new meal it was stone cold not a good first experience needless to say we will no be a return customer

Amazing customer service from the restaurant.

First time visiting this place and WOW is all I can say, From the moment you enter the premises you are greeted with a warm smile and polite welcome. We got seated and drinks ordered straight away. The food was promptly ordered and served within 30 minutes nice and hot and absolutely delicious. Fresh and cooked to perfection. Highly recommended, we plan to visit again in few weeks on our next visit to Ely.

By far the best Indian in Ely and I’ve tried them all and there is no comparison. Originally from London and I’ve eaten in many Indian Restaurants over the years, all over the country and this place is right up there. The owner is attentive, clearly excels in customer service and the food is always great. You definitely get service with a smile, when you walk in, that lovely Indian aroma hits you, followed by a warm smile and a non rushed evening of food drinks and atmosphere. So many have tried and failed but this place for me, is a winning combination :)

Best Indian food I’ve ever tasted, the flavour, the tenderness of the meat and portion sizes where perfect.The ambience is amazing. The staff are super friendly and very attentive, service with smile. Thank you also to the chefs that are behind the scenes 🙏 we will be back for sure.

Really great food And the flavour of the our food was out of this world. And the waiter we had was very attentive with our drinks. And the staff had a five star smile. I would recommend to come and have this food. It is so amazing. we would come back for sure.

Always great food and atmosphere, would recommend Le Spice for a meal, quality food and wonderful service every time.

My friend and I visited on a Friday evening. We were given the warmest of welcomes by all the staff, were seated in a lovely position and served drinks straight away. Our orders were taken promptly and the food was brought out in great time. The meal was divine and the restaurant is beautiful. It was simply an all-round enjoyable evening out and we'll be returning very soon with more of our friends. I highly recommend for a truly authentic Indian experience.

Staff were really lovely, catered a large group for an 18th birthday and everyone enjoyed! Thank you for a great evening!!

Tasty sandwiches, good fries. Definitely recommend.

Really tasty sandwiches and friendly staff, the halloumi sandwich is recommended.

Great variety of dishes. In the case of the food I ordered, it lacked flavor and seasoning

LE spice's jalfrezi is a flavor-packed dish that will leave you craving more. The special spice blend added a unique twist to the flavors. The seabass and salmon tikka were both fresh and tasty. The service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming..

How have we never tried Le Spice before today. What a Fab-u-lous find, the food is to die for. I has Salee Lamb, wow, the flavours were amazing and hit every taste bud in my mouth. Hubby had Chicken Madras, it too was extremely tasty, hot, but not burn your mouth hot, and flavours oozed. The staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive, they made you feel wanted and not just number. A rare find. We will be back.

LE spice's salee lamb is a must-try for meat lovers! The succulent lamb paired with aromatic spices was a flavor explosion. The lamb shank was fall-off-the-bone tender and simply divine. The attentive service and cozy setting made us feel right at home.

"The sag aloo at LE spice was a flavor bomb - the perfect blend of spices and textures. The tarka dall was comforting and rich, while the fresh bindhi was a delightful surprise. The Peshawri naan bread was soft and pillowy, complementing the dishes perfectly. Friendly service and a cozy atmosphere made our dining experience truly memorable.""".

I visited this place yesterday evening and it was served by Sonal Prajapati. I had given an extremely good serving and the food was delicious too.. I highly recommend this restaurant to have a dinner or lunch with your family and friends..

LE spice never disappoints! The jalfrezi is a flavorful delight, while the special spice blend added a unique twist to the dishes. The seabass was cooked to perfection, and the salmon tikka was incredibly tender. The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting..

I was blown away by the freshness of the bindhi at LE spice - perfectly cooked with a delightful crunch. The Peshawri naan bread was also a hit at our table, complementing the main dishes perfectly. The attentive service and cozy setting made our visit a true treat.

" The salmon tikka at LE spice is a must-try for seafood lovers! The rich flavors and tender texture left me craving for more. The ambiance was so relaxing, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic meal..."""

By far the worst takeaway in 40 odd years. Food was cold and looked like meat and oil, and the tarka daal consisted of what appeared to be oil, under cooked lentils and the tastes of burnt slurry. Sick of restaurants living on past reputation and fake reviews, then giving a really poor product. Won't ever be back, especially when they charge £65 for the 'service'

LE spice is a hidden gem! Their jalfrezi is bursting with flavor, and the special spice blend truly sets it apart from other Indian restaurants in town. The service was friendly and attentive, making our dining experience delightful."

Amazing place amazing people and food will be visiting again shorlty :

The food and service here are truly outstanding, making it one of my all-time favorite restaurants. The prices are quite reasonable considering the use of fresh, healthy ingredients in every dish. It's advisable to make reservations in advance, especially on Tuesdays and weekends, as this restaurant is among the most sought-after in Ely.

The food was exceptional, and the staff were extremely welcoming. We started with poppadoms, which came with a delightful array of dips. During a conversation with our waiter, we discussed the contrast between the Dhansak curry I usually have near my home and the one served here (definitely better here!). The onion rice was particularly delicious, featuring a combination of thinly sliced sautéed and fried onions. The Dhansak itself boasted a wonderful blend of flavors, with just the right amount of heat, tanginess, and sweetness. Later, I had a pleasant discussion with the owner, who clearly has a passion for his cuisine and ensuring his customers leave satisfied.

Tonight, my husband and I enjoyed a fantastic meal. The team at Le Spice Special really impressed us with their hospitality. We indulged in a scrumptious banquet and couldn't be more grateful. Many thanks for such a wonderful experience.....

Recently, I dined with my two daughters at Le Spice and found the meal to be absolutely delightful. The food showcased authentic flavors, and the staff were very welcoming. We're already looking forward to returning soon for another enjoyable experience.

I loved the food, the service was great, the dishes were just delicious,I'll recommend it.i’m From Bedfordshire I Visited Ely And I Had A Meal From Le Spice I visited Some Other Restaurant in Ely As Well But Le Spice is Much Better From Other Restaurants if I Compare Them With Bedford They Are Much Expensive And Food is 50/50 But if I Compare Them With Ely Restaurants They Are 65/100.

Superb menu with lots of variety to choose from, highly recommended....

Said it was on its way and it actually left 50 minutes later!!! Finally arrived 1hr50 minutes after ordering. Food was cold when it did finally get delivered

srarter was cold but apart from that, ok

Absolutely incredible food. We were sick of the garbage food at Universal Studios, until we came here. Changed our lives. Sonal is an amazing host!

Delicious and tasty food, paired with great service, makes this the best Indian restaurant in Orlando. Highly recommended

Great experience! everything we tried was very good! the standout was their drums of heaven appetizer; Overall the food was fresh and authentic!

Food was amazing and outstanding table service.

A delightful evening with delicious food!

Very tasty food and polite friendly staff - restaurant clean - keep it up guys it’s lovely☺️

Just had our first takeaway from spice inn and it was absolutely delicious, couldn’t fault any of it. Very friendly service, and food was hot and full of flavour.. will definitely be ordering or maybe next time eating in.

Went to Parachee for the first time tonight. Great food, very fresh and delicious. Staff are amazingly friendly and really welcoming. Highly recommend. :)

Really nice clean restaurant. Lovely food and great service. Will definitely be back again

First visit but won't be the last. very friendly staff, great service and fabulous food. All food arrived hot and very tasty. Restaurant very clean and airy, plenty of space between tables. Great value for money too..

Amazing place amazing people and food will be visiting again shorlty :-)

Would have been good to get the breakfast menus before we ordered off the Brunch menu - not 15mins later 🤣🤣. That said, Brunch menu was amazing and service great. ✔️👍👏🙏

Great food, very busy, a little bit loud, excellent service, good menu. Will definitely go again

The whole experience really I was enthralled with whole decor and design took me right back to the 1930s.the food was fantastic and service impeccable. Just loved it so much.

enjoyed the food today and meet school friend after long timethanks for your nice food hope see you soon next time.

Clean, friendly atmosphere. Attentive and helpful staff

Good food good service very busy did not book so we were very lucky to just walk in and get a table.

Always great food with a very warm and friendly welcome.

Excellent food and service. Highly recommend. Menu had varied options. Appetising presentation. Highly recommend

Excellent service and great food. Definitely one of the best.

Me and my lady 🌹 had a lovely time at la spice in Ely excellent service throughout food was spot on thanks guys 👍 30/12/23

The best Indian in Ely and surrounding areas. The Korai is amazing! Staff are very accommodating and willing to adapt to individual needs. The menu has a lot of choice, there's something for everyone. Can't wait to return.

Always good food. Very welcoming and always willing to go that extra mile.

A meal in Le Spice is a real treat. It’s the best curry restaurant in Ely and surrounding area. So it was a real shame to receive such a disappointing delivery. Food cold. Curry container felt strangely light and was at best 1/3 full. Will eat at the restaurant next time.

Nice place.. friendly service.. Only one issue.. 4 of us eating and not one of us thought the food had any flavour.. completely bland. My prawn balti had no heat at all and no flavour So very disappointed. I won't be going back and won't recommend to anyone

been ages since we've ordered from here and this time wasnt up to its usual standards think it will be a long time till.we order again

Lovely as always, (better than the other Indian restaurants I have used on here and no bad tummy the next day) 😂

Bought a curry online, to be ready at a certain time. Not only was it only half a curry, it was clearly made there and then and left to go cold.

Lovely dinner as usual, I have no problems recommending The chicken tikka malaya was especially nice (as I love the pineapple pieces!)

Lively atmosphere with cheerful but slightly innacurate service

An absolute gem, the best Indian not only in Ely - but also the best we have had in a while. There is so much flavour and even the vegetarian dishes have lovely spice and flavour (which is not always the case in all restaurants, I find.) The staff are all nice and kind, the atmosphere is pleasant. We have been on several occasions, both dine-in and takeaway/collection and have not been disappointed. Tonight we enjoyed the Tuesday special and got to have a ridiculous amount of delicious food for a very good price - well worth a visit!

Very disappointed, service time poor, couldn't understand why we didn't get offered poppadoms when others seemed to get them straight away, the vegetable platter starter was bland and floury. Lamb balti could have done with more sauce but ok. My chicken tikka biryani had absolutely no flavour at all, not the chicken or the vegetable curry. Had no one asking us how our meal was. Tables for two too close together, we could have joined in with our neighbours conversation quite happily.

Beautiful Indian food as always, have used this place for years before they started on here. Never had a bad curry. And I am half Asian, difficult to please but this is a great takeaway AND restaurant too! All fresh too 😁 this girl is happy 😂

Excellent Indian, bit pricey but you pay for quality. Highly recommended.

Great food, and friendly staff. Will definitely visit again. Had a lovely meal and evening.

Went in on a quiet Sunday evening, staff were great, friendly and happy to help. Food was good, 4 of us dined and everyone's meals were spot on . This is a great restaurant to visit and enjoy

Visiting Ely for a couple of days, ordered a takeaway. Super quick ,fab food ordered king prawn Biryani and lamb tikka balti. My husband said it was the best lamb he's had in ages.

Excellent food excellent service 👍 Highly Recommend😊

Been here before and had given it a high rating, this time was awful. Bland and tasteless food. Very basic service. Wouldn't return.

Le Spice maintains high quality and the best Indian food around Cambridgeshire. Amin is a great host and the ambience is always welcoming. Delicious food with great hospitality. Highly recommended!

Staff were polite and helpful. The food was presented and of good quality. My only complaint was that my curry was rather dry with very little sauce. I mentioned this to a waiter, and a separate container of sauce was brought out of the kitchen.

Great food and lovely staff Always a warm welcome.

Visited with me and my partner’s family. Really good atmosphere with great host and good conversation. Lots of choice on the menu for food and sides as well. Waited a little while for the food but was all worth it. I had the lamb shank and it was absolutely delicious and very flavourful. Thank you guys for a lovely evening.

Excellent food and staff a first time dining experience at this restaurant would definitely go back again.

2nd time visitor to this "restaurant" and will not be returning 1st visit a number of years ago: food was superb and service was good and I felt it offered good value for money. Unfortunately this "restaurant" has gone down hill compared to my previous visit! We called ahead and pre-booked a table at 7:30pm (on a Saturday evening). We arrived at the restaurant at 7:30pm to be told our table was not ready and to come back at 8pm! We went for a walk then returned to the restaurant at 8pm and our table was still not ready. After a few mins we was shown to a small table which was designed for 4 dinners (even though our group consisted of 5 dinners), so restaurant staff placed a spare chair at the end of our table (so 5 dinners shared the table designed for 4 dinners!) A pleasant young waiter took our drinks orders, then another olde waiter took our drinks orders again (no drinks menu on our table & a drinks menu was not offered to us by either waiter) - eventually after a delay most of our drinks arrived except for mine, I had to chase my drink order (so two people took our drinks order's yet only 1 round of drinks was requested / delivered and they even forgot my drink!) We ordered poperdoms as a starter & had to request plates! No napkins where provided throughout the meal!! We then waited approx 1 hour for our mains to arrive, before we complained to a waiter about the lengthy delay. Yes the restaurant was busy, but tables who ordered after us recieved their food before we did. Eventually our food arrived - I had hoped the cooking would make up for the shocking poor service 🤞 we had recieved.... Unfortunately my food was Luke warm (in terms of temperature, and clearly had not been cooked recently), texture was ok but taste was uninspiring (I think a supermarket microwave meal would have more taste) and I felt it did not offer value for money! After our main meals were served no member of staff asked us if the food was ok? (I found this really odd) We asked for the bill, however the bill was unreadable - it was not in English. (It looked like short hand of some description was used). How can you challenge a bill if you can not clearly read it? We noticed two figures where exactly the same, on the bill? So we spoke to a waiter to ask what was on the bill and we discovered we had been charged twice for drinks, but we only ordered one round of drinks!! I also used the facilities to discover only one toilet for ladies, the toilet flush did not work and their was water (I hope) on the floor. I did not mention these issues as a./ toilets should be regularly checked by staff and b./ their was no staff about to report the issue too To sum up: Customer service overall is non existent at this "restaurant", also over priced and no longer good value for money Positives: * Location * A single friendly / pleasant young waiter Negatives: * Toilet need's maintenance * Reservation system needs replacing why take bookings for a table, which was clearly not available! * Drinks ordering process need improving * Vast majority of staff require customer service training * Food quality needs improving * Bill should be written in clear English Would I recommend this "restaurant" NO. Would I return to this "restaurant" sadly no!

Well let me be the first to say that Les spice was out a doubt one of the best indians in the area staff where friendly management showed they cared for the staff cared about the food and most importantly cared about the customer no request was too big for them to do and I struggle at the best of times with autism and sensory issues so I am not the easiest around people but the owner Amin couldent do enough to make my experience unique and welcoming and the food oh my the food great quality fresh ingredients and honestly the lamb was melt in the mouth and so fragrant the sauces where creamy and just the right amount of spice I give my experience 10/10 and will always have a fan in me

Do not usually review places but compelled to do this 1. Phoned up and booked table for 7 people at 19:30, on arrival was told not ready (now 5 people,) told to come back in 30 minutes. Came back at 8pm, table not ready, no cutlery, napkins, just linen on the table, squashed in like sardines. 4 waiters took our drinks order took further 20 minutes for them and pomperdoms. Eventually somebody took our food/mains order & after an hours wait where, others whom sat down after us were served AND I had to enquire as to where our food was, the food came. Total wait 1 hour (not including the 30 minutes that we were sent away!) When got the bill tried to charge double for drinks. Truly AWFUL experience, will never want to set foot in there again.

Had a booking for 15 people. Waited over an hour for the food after ordering, which we let go as there was 15 of us, but we had pre-booked, so they were expecting us! The food arrived & lots of it was wrong, there was 5 portions of rice & 2 mains missing & it was also only luke warm. They also charged £2 for tap water!!! The flavour was lovely, but the portion sizes were small & the service was disappointing.

We love it here once we moved to Ely. Love the fact you can order online before they open and collect within half an hour. We did have our food delivered last time, it was a tad cold but still delicious. If you collect you get a discount. Best naan breads around!

We came here for our anniversary meal. Delicious food for very good value! The service is fantastic and friendly. The best Indian around.

We ordered a takeaway. Sheek kebab were a bit dry, the achari chicken was not at all achari. The Naan for £3.50 is overpriced. The food is not authentic for the price. There was no depth of flavours as most of the Indian cuisine is. Perhaps not for desi people who know the authentic dishes too well.

I came in after my reservation fell through elsewhere and was pleased that a table was available. The servers were very friendly, although it wasn’t very busy and many of them just wandered around aimlessly or stood right in front of the door and stared outside which was a little off putting. I ordered an onion bhaji and a lamb rogan josh with pilau rice (my go to and favourite curry to have). The lamb rogan josh was absolutely delicious and one of the best I’ve had! Unfortunately my stomach seems to have disagreed with this and I have been a little ill since. Despite this, I had a pleasant and enjoyable experience here, and may visit again in the future to try more of the menu

Excellent! Always clean beautifully spiced dishes. Very helpful and friendly staff!