Lea Spice in Herefordshire, County of

Another wonderful meal, without a doubt the best restaurant of this type in the area. Have been several times and always the same great standard unlike a lot of places where the food isn’t consistent.

All I can say is the food was like eating a boot that had been out in the sun. Terrible, still angry. Desk in weird location although small pub. Service was no exsistent, i would of liked someone to come check our meals...youd of seen i didn't eat any.Overall not happy. Was told to try here instead of another place owned by the same company. Steer clear of both. But this one is worse by a country mile.

My friend and I stayed at The Crown Inn attached to Lea Spice, our meal was fantastic and we highly recommend this Restaurant.

An intimate Indian food restaurant. Very friendly staff, excellent food and good service. We weren't rushed, neither did we have to wait too long for our food. Highly recommended.

This is a pub that leases out the kitchen and a room as an Indian Restaurant and takeaway. I would describe the food as ok reasonable taste hot but with no depth or finesse. Felt it a bit off putting having a desk at one end of the room with a lady answering the phone for takeaways and being an audience to everyone's meal.

Just had a superb curry here, staff great, perfect size portions, the lamb was so tender, and very reasonable too. Highly recommended.

Food was fantastic. On arrival staff very welcoming & attentive but as evening went on they became less concerned of our needs. They were more interested in their mobile phones, hence difficult to get their attention when we required service! There was also problems with the people collecting takeaways, they were not asked to stand outside near the pub area but stood right where we were eating! I would recommend it for the food but not the atmosphere

Have been here several times, 1st sit in the rest takeaway and has been excellent food, service and value for money. Also enjoy waiting in the Crown Inn where we have always been welcomed and remembered from previous visits.

What a strange place. Park in a car park full of builder's vans and walk into a rather raucous English pub atmosphere, with lots of hearty conversation, guffawing and loud rock music, but with this little Indian restaurant in a room on the side.Clearly a locals' bar - and they're very friendly, as you discover whilst brushing shoulders with them while looking for the loo - in which you may feel a little uncomfortable if you have, as we did, come here for a quiet evening out; but the Indian food is delicious, the service is friendly, the presentation good, the portions on the generous side, and the prices very reasonable.There are, I'm sure, much classier places to eat in the area; but if a good, honest, curry is what you're after and you're not deterred by a loud pub atmosphere, then this place is worth a try.

Looks can be very deceiving. The restaurant is in a real spit and sawdust locals pub. Sort of wild west style meets Indian cuisine. It’s a bit like walking into the pub in American Werewolf in London when all the locals turn and stare. Must admit my first instinct was to run away.The restaurant is in a side room of the pub. It’s fairly basic decor. The staff were friendly. Food was good despite a fairly small menu. But nothing outstanding.Would I recommend? Erm probably not - it’s ok if you’re not bothered by your surroundings and don’t mind shouting over the heavy rock music coming from the pub.

Interesting very old pub with locals to boot. Great Indian food, always good nice staff and reasonable cost as its a couple of miles outside Ross

Came to this pub/resteraunt on recommendation whilst on holiday. Walked in at 5pm on a sunday afternoon ( 4 adults, 4 children ).

First entering The Crown at Lea all the signs are that it's not going to be very good. Tired old English pub etc. The menu is limited, which is a good sign and when our food arrived we were bowled over! Quite the best Indian food we have eaten. Really fresh ingredients prepared to order and superbly and delicately spiced. Absolutely lovely! We are now regulars.

The meals at Lea Spice are the best Indian meals I have ever tasted. The prices are very reasonable and the staff are friendly and efficient.

Service here is reassuringly rather slow but that's because everything is freshly prepared and cooked. Wonderful flavours make this one of the best Indian restaurants around.

This restaurant forms part of the Crown Inn pub and was recommended to us by our hosts at Lea House B&B.; We had a drink in the pub before taking our seats in the restaurant. The menu choices are vast and the prices very reasonable but best of all the food is fabulous. Staff are very polite and the service was excellent. We shall be returning to Herefordshire at some point and no matter where we stay we shall certainly make the effort to return to Lea Spice. Take a tip, do the same, you wont be disappointed.

Excellent meal freshly cooked service plenty of choice cosy pretty tables very good nothing too much trouble easy parking

A cosy well run restaurant with a great menu of exceptionally delicious food. Friendly efficient staff and fast service.

what can i say so disappointed we had as friday treat and i still feel sick. reason bland gloopy slimey chicken that looked like it had been microwaved several times from frozen. Worst Ever Avoid

Had chosen this place because of the high reviews. However I have no idea hiw the reviews are so high from my visit. As soon as we got out of the car there was a very strong smell of cannabis. On entering the building there was a roughness about everything I was witnessing. Very fast service but this may have been because no one else was eating. To start I had chciken tikka massala which wasn't too bad but the constant small and large flies everywhere was off putting. No where looked paticularly clean. I then had chciken tikka massala which was bright red, a sign to me that is it not a great indian restuarant. The chicken also had a stange taste and texture like it was pumped full of water. However the venue was far worse than the food. I wouldnt go back.

The building is fascinating and welcoming. The staff and service friendly and warm. The menu and food was excellent. We really enjoyed our evening and highly recommend this place.

Fifteen of us turned up with no reservation, bit of a tall order at short notice. The staff were excellent accommodating nine adults and six children. The curries were mostly different, all delicious and all served together-I had one of the tastiest vegetable dupiaza's ever. We couldn't have wished for a more perfect ending to our group weekend away at The nearby Green Man Festival. Thoroughly recommend!!!

We were staying in the village of Lea for 4 days we had an evening meal one night. The choice is excellent and the quality of the food was good. The staff were helpful and very pleasant. The surroundings are pleasant. Would advise making a reservation as it is not large but gets very busy.

Fabulous curry. If you are in the area pop along. Doesnt look much from outside but my the food is good

Ive had currys in my life and this one is in the top 2. Amazing will be travelling from Bristol for another meal hopefully its on a par..and prices are good.

My wife and I went to the restaurant for a valentines meal. This year they seemed to be understaffed & we waited for 40 minutes after the poppadoms for the starter with no apology or explanation. Everyone seemed to be in the same boat at that stage. Now for the good bit. The chicken in the tikka & bhuna was the most tender I have ever experienced in an Indian restaurant. Likewise the lamb in the madras. The sauces were delicious. The only negative was the French fries which were a little tough. I will return as the food was so good & hope the poor service was a one off.

Had takeaway from here..the sheek kebab was nice the sagg paneer was nice rice ok..thats where it ends my wife had lamb pathia I had lamb Rogan josh well both Currys looked the same and tasted the same very little difference in both of them lamb was very tough and chewy..both Currys were very very bland and tasteless the texture was thick and gloopy like porridge...got home to find they had forgot to put our naan bread in. to far to go back so ended up with curry with no naan bread waste of £30. Wont be returning.

We went to lea spice 4 of us and we had a great lovely meals and what a great service. We can't forgot. Definitely we will be back.

Moved into the are recently and what a gem. Regular Friday night takeaway for us now and food delicious. A very good selection of Indian food, I particularly like the Captain Jamal. Very tasty. Can get very busy on a Friday night so order in advance. 10% reduction for takeaway

Lea Spice is an Indian restaurant / take way trading in the same building as The Crown public house in the village of Lea near Ross-on-Wye. You can either eat in the restaurant or order a take away meal. Having made a reservation, we arrived at the restaurant and ordered a starter and two mains. Although the take away was quite busy, the restaurant had only two tables occupied which baffled me as to why I waited an hour for the starter to appear? and it only happened because I spoke with the manager, who in turn blamed his waitress for the delay in service!

We chose a busy night and so found ourselves on a table for six alone in a room with five other made up but empty tables. Put the ambience aside though, the meals we had were excellent - we are still raving about the Jalfrezi. The only real disappointment was the sag paneer. Would we return - absolutely!

cant complain about the quality of the food or the service, just not that nice eating in places with dogs and cats walking around

It's been a while since we went to Lea Spice so what did we find. Lovely food, friendly staff , good service , relaxed atmosphere. This restaurant remains on my return visit list.

Good food, good portion and casual, relaxing atmosphere. They even allow dogs in one side of the restaurant, which is great for us and our dog. Enjoyed our dinner there.

We were very tired so chose to take our Indian meal home with us, rather than eat in. The menu is quite long and varied. We ordered what we wanted and then went home for half an hour, popping back to collect the food which was no problem as we were staying a 2 minute walk away. The food was pleasant and plentiful. Butter chicken and plain naan is to be recommended. We went on a Friday night and the restaurant was not full but looked like a pleasant place to eat if you wanted to eat in.

Looking for somewhere to eat and we were recommended this place by the local B&B.; From the outside it looks like a traditional pub and there is still a bar inside. Part of the pub has been turned into an Indian restaurant and it's really good. Service was welcoming and efficient and all our food was delicious. English menu also available. Take-out service too. Really tasty meal. Loved everything.

Authentic Bangladeshi Lamb Naga....pilau rice and garlic naan..! Very tasty and well presented and the waiter and waitress were helpful and attentive

We had supper from Lea spice last week. was very dissapointed. It was a chicken dish and the chicken was very watery. Bland and dissapointing. The onion bagis were greasy.. Wouldnt rush back. When you walk into the crown you have to listen to bad language, so def not suitable for kids..

Food is good and you get plenty of it, service is good. It's also a take away so phone your order and collect at the time they say.

Just had a weekend in Bronte Cottage, Lea just outside Ross on Wye - fantastic cosy cottage with fab hot tub; coupled with the Crown Inn next door which has to be the most dog friendly pub EVER and to top it all they have the most excellent Indian restaurant and takeaway within the pub. The food is extraordinarily fresh,tasty and soooo delicious. The pub owner and bar tender (Masum) were just absolutely great fun and soo welcoming.... DO NOT MISS this little piece of heaven virtually next door to each other

Second time I am having dinner here. A lovely and friendly place. Very well decorated and great service. Their food is delicious. Very good vegetarian options. I strongly recommend this place if you are looking for a good quality Indian food.

An unscheduled stay away in Ross gave me an excuse to have a ruby.

First visit to Lea Spice and certainly Won't be the last.

We have just had another lovely evening in the capable hands of the staff at our local restaurant.I can say without any doubt that abdul is the most hard working host that I have met, his attention to detail and care of customers is what makes our time spent with him so special. Thankyou to all the staff at lea spice.

We stayed at a holiday cottage 1 minute walk away from Lea Spice and we used it as a takeaway to then eat in our cosy cottage. The restaurant itself was lovely and busy, the food is amazing! It is part of The Crown Inn so you can enjoy a pint whilst waiting for your takeaway! Very highly recommended!

Visited Lea Spice with friends and have since had take aways. Enjoyed the food every time and the pub atmosphere was great. We will definitely visit again.

I was involved in organising a local charity event where Lea Spice provided excellent food. A tasty meal, lots of good comments from our guests. Abdul provided fantastic service, with equipment and advice. Definitely worth talking to Abdul if you are looking for food for a large party.

Excellent food and friendly service whether you are eating in or having a take away, would recommend without hesitation.

Just had another great night in the company of abdul and his great staff.Tonight the food was lovely .We did not eat from the normal menu but asked abdul to cook something that he would enjoy and his reply to this request was as always" leave it to me ". What turned up was food of such high quality and taste we both enjoyed it so much you must try this for yourselves .I PROMISE IF YOU ENJOY A GOOD INDIAN THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE.

Drove up from Leicester where there are many curry houses that I have been too,this was an exception, very high quality food, in fact delicious, from the starter to the main, will definitely be coming back here for a meal, and break, as we only had to walk a few steps to The Crown pub, where Lea Spice restaurant or take away is.

Great indian meal...Perfect host who recommended different options to my hubby who always just has a Balti. Excellent value, excellent food and great hospitality. Well done Lea Spice,

I had a lovely meal with my husband, the food and service was truly amazing. They showed us some different dishes to try, which were authentic Bengal spices, so so delicious. I would recommend to anyone such a pleasant meal and very good value for money! Thank you Abdul

We visit many Indian/Bangladeshi restaurants and this place is a gem. Hidden away it complements the wonderful atmosphere of the The Crown Inn so well. The food and the service is wonderful. It is clear that the food is fresh and well sourced. Their attention to detail is exceptional and the price..........so reasonable. Don't ever think that the big cities with their elaborate decor and 'gourmet Indian cuisine' have the monopoly on quality and service. This is an authentic eating experience. Lea Spice could wipe the floor with any of them.

Nothing is too much trouble for Abdul and his colleagues. Wide selection of Indian dishes and some English food to suit all tastes. Really good value for money and easy parking.

I never write reviews but felt the need to for this restaurant!

Ordinarily I would never give a restaurant five stars in a review but tonight we did, indeed, receive five star service and food. Welcomed as we entered the restaurant, the menus were in our hands and orders were taken promptly. While the meals were excellent, the naan were probably the best I have ever had. Well done to everyone!

Very friendly staff, good value , good food and a good atmosphere - what else can you say. We were even given a small side dish for free in case we did not like the suggested meal.

Fantastic food, tasty and plenty of choice. Friendly service, bar staff were very welcoming, highly recommend.

Excellent service. Very friendly. Great choice as you expect from Indian cuisine.

The food was delicious, well presented and the portions sizes were perfect. We were very well looked after. As the restaurant is situated in a lovely country pub you can have locally sourced beers and ciders which just adds to the whole experience. We very much enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere we will go back again!

Served by Sha, who was very friendly and attentive. Typical working pub with no frills but the eating areas were immaculate. Two eating areas nicely set with linen. The food, shish kebab to start and chicken jalfrezi with mushroom rice and garlic naan, was excellent. The starter in particular was beautifully presented and all was very good value for money. Overall, simple venue works well with good food and service, however, entrance needs a makeover and the Google maps location appears to be wrong for our visit! Hence only 4 stars. Thank you Sha.

Due to my mum being ill we only managed a takeaway instead of a sit down but we all enjoyed the food to celebrate her birthday.

Abdul and his colleagues really go out of their way to give excellent value with very good food and service. This unpretentious pub offers food for all tastes prepared to your liking. Nothing is too much trouble and they deserve your business. I have been several times to dine and have takeaways and never been disappointed. Keep up the high standards.

During our recent stay in the village we had a takeaway from here twice. On both occasion's the food was fantastic. Staff are really friendly and the service was quick. Would definitely eat here again if I'm in the area.

This is a fantastic little restaurant in Lea , service is great and and friendly , and if you don't see anything you fancy on the menu they will make it for you ! Highly recommended !

This little restaurant in the Crown pub is an unexpected gem. We had a warm welcome from Abdul who gave us the opportunity to try dishes I never would have known to choose, and introduced us to truly delicious dishes. The food was served promptly, on hot plates, and the coffee was served with warm milk and chocolates. All extra touches we appreciated. We certainly plan to return and I think I might leave Abdul to chose what I order next time. Good value for money,

An old English pub with excellent curried grub.

Stayed in the village for the night so decided to book a table. Easily the best Indian restaurant we have ever visited. Superb food, excellent service and friendly staff and manager. They even adapt meals on the menu to suit personal tastes/health requirements. Would seriously recommend.

We (hubby, two teenagers and I) went to this restaurant while visiting the area. We absolutely loved it. The owner was more than happy to make suggestions and recommendations which were all superb. I had the 'Captain Jamal' and it was fabulous. The teens had the chili chicken... delicious and quite spicy! Can't remember what hubby had but it was yummy too. Everything was so fresh it was great. Will definitely go there again when in the area.

We visited Lea Spice at the weekend and had a lovely meal. The service was impeccable and the food fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend.

I came here for my birthday and the food and service was amazing I would definitely come here again. I recommend this place!

We have both sat in and taken away and the food has been of excellent standard at all times, very welcoming staff in the restaurant. Can highly recommend the Jamal

A really quirky Indian restaurant within the local pub. The service and food is excellent and it's a short walk from Lea House Bed and breakfast. A nice woodburner in the pub. Plenty of parking.

We tried this restaurant a few months ago and it was good but now there is a new owner, Abdul, its even better. The food is amazing, its not the usual run of the mill indian food, Abdul concentrates on quality yet the cost is still very reasonable. He is introducing some more authentic dishes soon, they sound delicious. The restauant is within the Crown Inn and my husband thinks its great because he can have a decent pint of beer as well. The service is excellent and we always get a warm welcome from Abdul and his staff. We would rather travel to this restauant than go to more local ones and would definitely recommend it.

Had a family meal including 2 young grandchildren. Abdul could not have been more helpful. The meals were all from quality ingredients, well cooked and beautifully presented.This is definitely the best Indian restaurant in the area and we have been to most of them. The king prawn and mixed grill dishes are outstanding. This restaurant deserves more local support as it offers great food at reasonable prices. Looking forward to going again on Saturday night. Thank you Abdul and colleagues.

Spur of the moment decision to eat in rather than take away ( takeaway is excellent btw). Went with my husband and two teenage sons. Abdul provided excellent service. Tried a variety of different dishes, 2 vegetarian and 2 chicken dishes. The different flavours all complemented each other.

Excellent Indian food and service. We ate here whilst staying at Lea House B&B.; Would recommend anybody who likes Indian food to come and give it a try.

Have just had an excellent Indian meal at Lea spice restaurant which is based in The Crown Inn in small village of Lea, Herefordshire .Owner Abdul provides an excellent service very friendly atmosphere with added attraction of good quality beers /wines from the Pub in which restaurant is based.Food is freshly prepared and can be adjusted to personal tastes

had a takeaway meal from her very nice we had sheek kebab very tasty...side dish of sagg paneer ok bit to creamy for my liking...I had lamb rogan josh very tasty..wife had lamb biryani...very nice...my son had lamb pathia very bland and to sweet he said...had two nan breads not very nice thin and dry...overall a lovely meal will return.