No.3 Curry House in South Lakeland

We were very warmy greeted. All the staff seemd very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. We opted for the set meal for two and every course was freshly cooked and served piping hot. Very tasty meal which we thoroughly enjoyed and would cetainly return again.

We’ve eaten a lot of curries in our time but this has to be by far the best. Absolutely super! Called in on the off chance and managed to get a table. The service and food were brilliant! It’s bring your own alcohol but there’s a handy shop just a minutes walk away. Naan breads fantastic, really tasty curry where we couldn’t leave a scrap. Thanks for a great night! Certainly worth a visit if you’re in the area.

We visited for a takeaway after a recommendation. It was busy with people arriving to eat in, but we were served quickly. The staff were all charming and the food absolutely delicious. We will definitely visit again when we are in the area.

I have been wanting to go here for a while and when some of our friends found out I have never been and so booked a table for last night.  There is parking that is free after 6pm at the back of the restaurant.  When we arrived a lovely waiter greeted us and escorted us to our table in the corner. He was great throughout our whole visit as made sure we had everything we needed, let us know when each course was coming and had great banter. His name was Riyad. There are only about five tables in the restaurant but there was a lot of traffic with collections happening during our visit.  The menu was very good as had the traditional staples that are expected on an Indian menu but also had plenty of unique dishes so you can be as adventurous as you like. One of the best menus I have seen in a while.  The restaurant is an alcohol free place but does have zero alcohol beers which was nice.  We ordered the following:  Starters  Pappadum and chutney tray £2.40 each - The pappadums were fresh and the sauces lovey. My favourite sauce was the red one.  Chicken chaat £5.50 - I always order this fish but my husband had it instead and he loved it!! It was a great portion as well.  Shammi kebab £5.50 - Our friends shared this and it was a good enough size that they had one decent sized piece each and they both really enjoyed it.  Amritsari murgh £5.95 - I have never seen this on a menu and it consisted of chicken, peppers, potatoes, onions and melted cheese. Sounds strange but it was spiced perfectly and a beautiful.  Mains and sides  Agni Balti tikka £10.95 - This dish consists of tandoori chicken Cooke with fresh onions, tomato, mushrooms, coriander with cheese on top - My friend really enjoy this dish.  Chicken tikka madras £9.50 - One of our friends had this, he's had half of the menu and wanted something a little more traditional last night. He really enjoyed it. He shared an onion rice with his fiancé, which they both said was amazing £3.95, had a peswari naan which he said was amazing and he shared chips with his fiance which they also enjoyed £2.95  Shampaan £10.95 - This dish consists of chicken tikka in a bhuna style sauce with spring onions, capsicum with cheese on top - My husband loved this dish, he kept saying it was gorgeous. He also had mirchi rice £3.95 and peswari naan £3.95 which he said was the best one he's ever had.  Tuk Tuk duck £13.95 - This dish consists of tandoori duck in onions, served with a bombay balti side £13.95 - The duck was beautifully cooked beautifully, spiced perfectly and a beautiful dish. The potatoes that came with it were full new potatoes but thankfully we're not under cooked like they have been in other places and came in a beautiful sauce. I also ordered some saag paneer £5.50 and a tandoori roti £2.75 which were great!! The tandoori roti you could tell was fresh as it needed time to cool down and it was lovely and fluffy.  I think it's safe to say we will all be back as we all enjoyed our meals, it's a great atmosphere and the staff were great. 

Great spot for class Indian served with a joke and a smile. Owner is brill, never stops moving, food comes out in the blink of an eye. Portions are perfect, naan is freshly baked. What more do you want?

Had dinner at No 3 last night with my partner. Excellent food and a good variety on the menu. Very generous portion sizes at a reasonable price. The staff are welcoming and friendly, and that family-run feeling does come across. It's small, so during busy times try to book. I don't think you'll be disappointed! Highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic couple of hours spent here last Saturday. Very small, only 4 tables. Lots of people use it as a takeaway. I can see why it is incredibly busy. We ordered poppadum's and chutney, had a starter each and then a main course. Portions were more than ample. One of their chutneys was incredible, in the fact that I had never had it before, the other three were excellent also. Food was extremely tasty. Shami kebabs were mildly spiced and very juicy. Chicken tikka in the Balti was very tasty. My husband had a Madras and whilst he said it wasn't the hottest one he had had it certainly was the tastiest. You can request to have the dishes made hotter if you wish. I have to mention the staff though. Two guys front of house, I don't know one of their names but Riyad, well he was attentive, chatty, funny, hardworking, There is no frills but It was so comfortable, like eating a curry in someone's front room. Excellent meal served by very attentive gentlemen at an excellent price. What are you waiting for? Book if you want to go though so not to disappoint. They serve non alcoholic drinks including Cobra, but no alcohol. Saying that they are happy for you to take it with you and offer you glasses. This was our first visit to this curry house but it certainly wont be our last

Delicious food. Lovely atmosphere in a small venue. Very friendly staff. Bring your own alcohol which is a bonus . Very good evening with friends. The only criticism I could have is to upgrade the toilets?

Said we would try again after our last review in 2020. It was better and some of the food was really good. Starters were excellent and nice side. Mains were still a bit oily and this was our main criticism last time. A worthy effort and great service from the staff so will come back

Our telephone booking was easy, friendly and reassuring in respect of gluten free options. The staff were super friendly and attentive throughout. Our party of 4 included 2 looking for spicy hot flavours and 2 looking for milder flavours (with lots of gluten free options) - the advice and flexibility was outstanding. Every dish was delicious, the staff were engaging and good fun, whilst the bring your own drink option makes it excellent vfm! We can’t wait to go back!

We have just been to number 3 curry house tonight . We asked for reccomendations as we prefer to do this when trying new Indians . As each restaurant cooks everything differently . From what we described we usually like . Riad , I think the young man’s name was reccomended 2 beautiful dishes to me and my partner . One was the naga tikka we had this cooked medium . This one was our favourite and we have never had a curry like it . We would highly reccomend this dish . The second dish was hari Massala this again was cooked to perfection and both dishes tasted totally different to each other . The Peshwari nan was perfectly cooked too . I would reccomend this Indian, we had one in our local village where we are staying but from the others reviews we chose to drive 20 minutes away to this one and it was definitely worth the short drive . We ate in . The young guy was really friendly and chatty and gave it a nice personal feel . We will definitely be back next time we are in or around the area . Thanks again Leona and Luke

We were looking for a place to eat when we were staying in Milnthorpe recently and decided on this curry house based on the 5star reviews it had received and we were not disappointed one bit. From the service with friendly attentive staff to the delicious food, it was top notch and we will definitely return. If you’ve not been before you are in for an absolute treat I can highly recommend.

Ordered a take away for collection as staying at a “lodge” in the area. Used it before and the staff are always very jovial and like to give a discount for cash. Food was good but they made a mistake and there was a dish missing. When we called them they said they’d realised the mistake and could we come back to collect which we couldn’t. Instead of them jumping in a car to deliver or giving a refund on a card they said “just remind us when back and we will give you an upgraded free starter”. That relies on them remembering and believing. I’d have hoped they’d have offered the other options instead which would have been more customer focused.

I havent eaten in but use the place regularly for a takeaway. Top notch Madras every time! I need to explore some other curries but the Madras is just so good!

This by far was our favourite meal in Cumbria. The food and staff were outstanding so we would recommend it to anyone who wants mouth-watering food. Their carrot relish is incredible, have been unsuccessfully trying to make it since returning home!! After meal we visited beautiful Arnside to see the sunset. Do book before you visit as it is always busy.

Absolutely beautiful! We had onion bhaji’s to start which were the best we have ever had. Freshly cooked. The food was really delicious and the service was really friendly. There is no alcohol-so bring your own but they are happy to provide glasses and a minimal service charge! Thank you so much!

Was recommended by our AirBnB hosts. We weren't disappointed! Food was amazing, staff were great and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend if you are in the area.

We booked this place for an evening meal as we were staying in the area and had read the reviews. However on arrival the proprietor said the table was not quite ready. Waited 20 minutes as it was not the fault of the establishment but previous guests who took advantage of the hospitality of the staff. When we finally got to eat we were not disappointed as the food was exceptional and beautifully presented. Will certainly be back as the staff and food are without doubt brilliant. The only criticism is that the staff are too nice and some people take advantage of that hospitality. It is also bring your own drink for anyone who hasn't been before

Amazing food. Amazing staff. Even my daughter, who doesn't generally eat anything other than plain rice and chicken nuggets loved it. Well done Riyad and team 10/10

We booked here because of the ratings and wow we were not disappointed, the portion sizes were good, food very tasty ,reasonably priced and the service from the staff was amazing. The staff were so friendly they helped to make the visit enjoyable. We were visiting the area as a family of 5 and will definitely make a special trip back at some point. The restaurant also has a bring your own drinks policy which was useful to us as well. Thank you again.

Beautiful curry, very fresh and tasty! Brilliant way to end my stay here. Very down to earth people who run this place, makes the experience even better. Thank you! Abbie, Ti & Amy.

It is no exaggeration to say that I ate the best curry I have ever had! This small restaurant is absolutely amazing and you really have to go. The staff are really friendly and helpful and the food is beyond compare.

Ordered a late night take away of a tandoori mixed grill and this has to be the best one i have ever had! Cooked perfectly. Service outstanding, ready within 20 minutes and he even delivered it to the pub we were in next door so...

This business clearly takes great pride in its food which is authentic and delicious. They took the trouble to ask about the sort of food we liked - and gave us exactly what we wanted. All for about £40 takeaway for a family of four....

First time visit despite being relatively local. Phoned up to order a takeaway and - despite it being Friday night and a busy spot - the meal was ready bang on time. How was the food?? Amazing. One word says it all. Also like the...

Wow the food is amazing, So fresh and light. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Way better than our local! Highly recommended

A hidden little gem, we went on recommendation and we was not disappointed the food was so authentic and tasted amazing, the staff was so friendly and accommodating

Excellent food, good choice of dishes with a range of traditional, fusion and some regional specialities many of which were new to me. The meals are beautifully prepared and the team serving are knowledgeable about the ingredients. Highly recommended - worth travelling to if not...

We have been here a few times now over the years and he's always excellent and consistent with great quality food well prepared cooked and presented to you at your table The staff are friendly and professional in their approach and help you choose your...

This is one of the best Indians I’ve ever been to (and I’ve visited many). The food is superb and the service excellent. I had onion bahjis which were absolutely gorgeous. Lovely and crispy and enormous. My main course was Veg Jalfrezi which was one...

Wow!!! Absolutely amazing place. The curry was one of the best I have ever had and the service was spot on. Food was hot, fresh and the flavours out of this world. Definitely recommend the red poppadom sauce!!! So good id actually have a drive...

The staff were so welcoming. It was my daughters birthday our waiter was so lovely very polite and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble The food was superb will definitely be back Thankyou Riyad for making our special evening even better

Great food & Service - shout out to Riyad for attentive service and good humour. If we’re in the area again we will be back for sure!

After a long walk up scafell pike.. Riyad is a credit to the business he welcomed me with a smile and recommend some items from the menu. Everything tasted beautiful i waa very impressed. I will be back. Thank you A

What a fantastic meal! Best Indian meal I've had!! The host, Riyad, was brilliant! He was very attentive, has a great sense of humour and made us feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend and will certainly come back.

Definitely recommend this restaurant!!! Food is delicious, best Indian curry I have eaten! Riyad was super friendly waiter and really helpful. Will definitely return!!

Fab food but even better service. Riyad was a fantastic host 👏🏻. Will be back again! Recommend to all

Great meal managed to squeeze us in. Our waiter Riyad was especially helpful. Food was all good, having a selection from the menu.

Delicious. Staying nearby. Ordered on the phone for collection, no problem. 10% off if collecting and paying cash. Tandoori chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Special fried rice & Bindi Bhaji. Standards but all very tasty. Recommend 👍

Absolutely delicious curry. All of the food was incredibly tasty; we started with the house special which was delicious, particularly with the mint sauce, and contained the best onion bhajis we have had. We then had the tandoori chicken, chicken jaypuri and the Bengal korma...

Great food, fantastic value, and Riyad was an excellent host who did everything possible to make our evening an enjoyable one. Friends had told us that 'people travel hundreds of miles to visit No 3!' Maybe a slight exaggeration, but not far off the mark....

So impressed!! We stayed about 25 mins away and it was SO worth the trip. The service is fantastic and you really feel like they can’t do enough for you. We were served mainly by Riyad and his uncle, and were made to feel like...

Stopped off on our way to the Lake District and will definitely go back when up this way again. Every dish we ordered was excellent and great service from Riyad.

I'd had takeaways from the No. 3 which were very good but hadn't sat in until we had a night out with another couple yesterday and had a great time. No.3 is a very popular takeaway with about 6 tables but is very comfortable. Our...

I have the worst curry and the worst lamb briani l will ever come back to eat in this restaurant all my family friends was very disappointed

On a wet Thursday night in February, this was one of the best Indian meals we have had for years. Booked in advance having seen that there are only a handful of tables we were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived to...

We turned up on a recommendation not really knowing what to expect. Is it a plush restaurant? Nope, it's small, basic, clean and comfortable and the welcome is warm. Despite not having booked, Riyad found us a table but was honest with us about possible...

Went to No 3 curry house last night with 3 friends to eat in. Had had a takeaway from there which was fine but was unsure about what it would be like to eat in a there are only 4 tables. I couldn’t have been...

Ordered a takeaway after seeing all the fantastic reviews. Ordered 3 different mains rice and onion bhajis and naans. The onion bhajis were very hard and dry, naan bread also dry, tikka masala sauce had a good flavour but the chicken in all the dishes...

Popped in for a takeaway. Very friendly and helpful, quick service despite being busy. Food was a delight, not as heavy as some curries can be, very tasty and will certainly be coming back.

We are regular visitors to this restaurant and as usual we thought the food was tasty hot and delivered with a smile. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff that works there. I must confess we did try another Indian restaurant because...

Our regular take away. Consistently good quality food, great variety, well cooked, quality. Staff always helpful and friendly. Have gone out of their way for us (literally) on more than one occassion. Can't fault. Highly recommend.

First time here and found on trip advisor. Only 5 tables so booking might be necessary. We had two different main meals that we hadn’t heard of before (always a nice discovery). The main man was a delight. The food was excellent and good value...

We visited during our stay in the Lake District. The three of us had Chicken Patia, Chicken tika Bunha and Chicken And spinach Balti, with side dishes. Every one was the correct level of heat, sauces were fresh, authentic and flavourful.

Visited with my husband and had a lovely meal here. Incredibly reasonably priced food which is absolutely gorgeous. Riyad was a friendly and funny waiter and we had a great time. If we are in the area again we'll be back! Highly recommended!

Really tasty and fresh food. A lovely welcoming atmosphere - Riyad was so friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend if you are anywhere near the area.

Brilliant service Excellent food What more do you need Definitely going back It’s a little gem hidden away in the lakes

I would highly recommend, delicious food and very friendly service. The whole family enjoyed, thank you!

Absolute trash , all food very poor, not just one dish. All dish s . Worst takeaway ever for us , have complained on phone but too fat to go back . Can t imagine others accepting that

Quick stop whilst on the way to the lakes. Food was amazing, good quality as well really recommend trying it. Menu has a nice variety with some unique options, staff was super friendly and helpful. Very busy so recommend booking or calling well in advance.

This was our first time visit here and we were not disappointed. The choice on offer on the menu was varied with infusion curries available. The staff were superb, we ordered a takeaway and they brought it to us next door in the pub, I...

We’ve been here about 5 times in the past two years and each time the food just amazes me. Staff are so friendly and welcoming and we always just have such a delightful, positive experience. We always try to get something different off the menu...

We were staying nearby and, after reading all the great reviews, decided to eat here. We had booked ahead as it is a small restaurant with only five tables. Our food was excellent and the servings very generous. We had a starter each and shared...

We really enjoyed our meal. Particularly taking advantage of the milder section of the menu, enabling us to savour the varying flavours without having our heads blown off! Delicious.

Visited yesterday evening…. Food and service was absolutely amazing.we couldn’t finish our meal (as we had ordered loads) so the guys boxed it up for us to take home with us which was really nice of them both young guys front of house Riyad and...

First of all they prefer to have a few set time sittings as they only have 5 tables. On that front it is busy as a take away and it feels a bit like you are sitting in the take away collection area. Service was...

We were staying in Arnside and decided we wanted a curry and found this gem less than 10 minutes away. The food was spot on and plenty of it we got the Bengal Masala and the Chilli specials loads of rice which makes a nice...

We visited with friends who live locally and eat here regularly. We can see why they are regulars and the only thing presenting us from also becoming frequent visitors is the fact that we live at the other end of the country. Lovely piping hot...

I ate at this restaurant last week and was SO impressed with the food. It was delicious and very well cooked. The service was fantastic and even though this is 300 miles away from home i certainly look forward to returning. Well worth a trip....

Beautiful food all really enjoyed everything we had was great and great service ,staff were very friendly

The best Indian I've had in years! Riyad was very helpful and attentive, a happy chap. All in all a great meal, highly recommended!!

Ordered for the family, everyone loved it. Can't recommend enough, a credit to Milnthorpe. Had takeout twice and both times were great. Loads of choice for vegetarians.

New to Milnthorpe, we felt that we arrived at the restaurant as guests and left as friends. Lovely staff and delicious food! We've already recommended to friends and will definitely be back. BYO works really well and left us with more to spend on the...

As regular visitors to the area we were looking for a restaurant to eat in without driving to far and found number 3 on Tripadvisor. The ratings were good so decided to book it. We were not disappointed the food is outstanding the service is...

Driving back home to Scotland very hungry and had taken a detour off the motorway looking for a bite to eat. Almost missed this little place as it’s on a side street . What a find! Their menu is full of dishes I’d never heard...

Great takeaway food from this superb establishment. Food was cooked fresh and on time, hot and very tasty. Great range of food and worth a visit.

We went to No.3 for my birthday. The place looked small and like a takeaway but don't be put off. The staff were friendly and helpful. We go out and have curries 3+ times a month and the food at No 3 was the best...

Visited Arnside for my birthday today,after discovering this place through trip advisor and reading recent reviews I have to say I am onehappy birthday girl! 🥳 friendly welcoming staff with delicious food that was served quickly - highly recommended thank you very much - From...

Well this is a place that will convince you that Indian restaurants are not just found in cities. This is superb and in the south lakes. The place V small. About 5 tables. Clean friendly so no complaints. The food Well expectations were high. Good...

We spent a week on holiday nearby and followed the reviews to this place. Had two takeaways over the week, trying 4 curries (2 chicken, 2 lamb) and all were delicious. Collection only, and it was a half hour round trip for us, but worth...

We have passed this Indian many times when staying in the area and finally visited last night. The food was excellent! One of our starters was slightly undercooked to our taste and was re-made without question even though we just asked for it to be...

Small cosy & friendly place, food was great. BYO but there's a shop round the corner for those who want an alcoholic drink If you want a table, advanced booking is must! If not go for a take away. The Chot Poti is really nice...

Fantastic food and service, my first time at the restaurant and couldn’t recommend highly enough. The menu has a great choice and seems to be extremely popular with the locals. It was worth the drive after a days walking in the lakes ! Thanks for...

We are both make you feel very welcome as we came to the door , the restaurant has a good warm atmosphere and a takeaway service and it was pretty busy for October on a cold night. The food is delicious and based on different...

We had a takeaway from this wonderful place whilst on a short break. We were really impressed with the efficient friendly service. The food was delicious. The mixed starter was fantastic and really good value for money. The onion bhajis were the best we'd ever...

We have been to this restaurant umpteen times and have always had a superb meal. Shane and his staff are just the best ever. The food is lovely and cooked as you like it. We have introduced many of our friends to them too. Can't...

This curry house is one of the best we have found & believe me we have tried numerous, both in the uk & abroad. The service is excellent, the food is of good quality & they are happy to assist in your choice & accommodate...

Next door to my digs, quality curry and garlic nan, service was excellent, welcoming and friendly. I will be back again if in the area

Great personal service, and an excellent meal, the restaurant is quite small so book early for a reservation. Its very popular

Excellent service in the restaurant and food was best had in a long time. Highly recommend the hydradbadi.

Best curry house in the area by far. Its a 25 mile round trip for a takeaway for us but do it regularly without hesitation. Food and service is second to none. Highly recommend No 3 Curry House

Found this little gem of a place by accident and what a great accident it turned out to be. The food was delicious, easily the best Indian meal that I have ever eaten and the service was attentive especially Shane who made sure that we...

From the moment we stepped in the service was excellent throughout. Staff were very friendly and attentive despite being extremely busy. The chicken tikka madras I had was probably the best curry I’ve ever had. Will definitely be coming back when I’m next in Cumbria....

Had a great night here with Shane and his son food was amazing good price aswell even taught them to moonwalk!!! See you again!! Leeza

We have been coming here, for 5 years and it's always been brilliant. The best curry I have tried so far. Fantastic and the service is great. Staff always busy, but with a smile and very helpful.

Booked a table for 8 - friendly and helpful staff. Lots of choice, amazing taste and hospitality. All staff were attentive and Riyad made us feel really welcome. Would definitely recommend and visit again

Excellent curry & fantastic service. Riyad was friendly & helpful..a good atmosphere & reasonably priced Will definitely be back

Shane & Ryhad provided a real fun evening, whilst serving up fabulous food and bearing out my comedy

Excellent food, possibly the best I’ve ever had. Rihad and his Dad (sorry forgot name) we’re really friendly and efficient throughout , making it a very enjoyable and fun evening. Looking forwards to returning next time I’m up this way. Well done everyone!

Fantastic curry house. Very good service. Very hospitable. Would recommend for friends or family to visit.