Pride of India in Bexley

We have been here as a family and on a date night. The food is amazing so much to choose from and the staff are always friendly . Highly recommend coming here.

Lovely food usually use our local takeaway thought we’d try somewhere else wasn’t disappointed we’ll definitely be back .

Saturday evening meal here - very nice ,not rushed at all, friendly staff - only complaint would be that a little more room at the table was a bit of a squeeze with four people. Would recommend this restaurant

Very enjoyable meal and restaurant.

We get our takeaways from here... excellent food and fantastic staff....

To be honest we've visited this place a couple of times in the past and had no complaints, but Saturday was a different ball game, first confusion about our booking and what table we were on, then when our drinks arrived the Cobra had a funny taste as if it was watered down some how or gone off as in a sealed bottle, then the waiter took our order and we waited 40 minutes for our food to arrive, people who came in after us got their food first, think we'll give this place a miss for a while till they get their act together.

Great food and staff really friendly

We went to this restaurant last night and I can honestly say, we've tried a lot of restaurants in the area, royal kitchen, jalsha, oval brasserie, moghul.. but this was the nicest Indian food we've ever had. Great selection of poppadom chutneys, the best prawn puri starter we have ever had , main meal fantastic. Service absolutely brilliant. Will definitely make this out local from now on. Highly recommend

Ordered a Madras take away, The food was a small portion, placed in the small foil containers. Madras was not spicy at all and is obviously catered for people who cannot handle spicy food. Barely any salt. Salad and rice was ok. Not what I like so won’t be returning.

This place is honestly one of the nicest Indian food places. We don't eat out regularly but when we fancy Indian food this is one of our main go to restaurants. The price is really good for the amount and quality of food you get. The people in there are lovely and always fantastic service.

Excellent service loverly food and peaceful atmosphere

Can’t fault this place. Top quality food for extremely reasonable prices. Definitely recommend! 10/10

Average Indian restaurant serving excellent food.

I ate here for the first time yesterday evening. It's a nice clean restuarant with friendly, efficient staff. The dips that came with the poppadums were good and there was plenty there. I had a mixed platter for starter which was very nice and was the biggest starter I've ever recieved in an Indian restaurant. My mate had sheek kebab for starter and again it was great, twice the size of what I've seen in other Indians. The main meals were tasty and the price was fair. I will definitely visit this restuarant again soon. Thanks for a great meal

Grest atmosphere when esting inside thos restraunt but got a takeaway and ordered extra poppadoms incase there wasnt any included and no sauces included 😂 why would i order plain poppadoms maybe times have changed not only that i got a vindaloo which is the least spicy vindaloo ive had in a long time the keema naan had barley any meat inside of it the portions were small unless youre going for a nice meal out with the family i wouldn't reccomend theres another indian restrsunt about a minute away which is far superior.

Lovely family feel , they get to know the regulars . Lovely food and they always aim above the norm when your after the kinda food your looking for . Delivery guys are so polite , I always tip them . Food is great , I'm still hooked on certain things from the menu , wish I could diverse , but the food is so tasty and satisfying . Only thing I wish they would do is BOMBAY DUCK . For me then , it would be perfect.

Amazing as always, best curry around! Great service wonderful staff. Thankyou X

Good traditional curry house, they still do the chutneys, onion salads and lime pickle with popadums, much better than the red and green stuff you get from other curry houses these days.

Lovely food, friendly staff, good service would definitely go back

Great local business, top banter with the owner and waiter who were both very accommodating. Not a great spot for vegetarians. However, they do a £14 Vegetable meal which consists of a few separate dishes (potato , chickpea curry, Onion Bhaji), with a gorgeous Paratha. Excellent value.My four other housemates were all very satisfied which is a great sign. Will certainly be visiting again!

Good food and service. I like their lamb ribs especially.

Proper old school curry house, nothing too flashy just a good personal level of service and great value. I have been going to them the past 4 years and they've never missed a beat. Quality local business.

Really nice place , I've been to a few such outlets around the area , to be very honest. Good portions , very accommodating no attitude , very friendly , always happy to tailor food to your liking . Love the place and the staff are extremely friendly . Worth a visit.

Such friendly staff, was such a delight eating there, food tasted wonderful. Definitely reccomend it!!!

Lovely food, great service, always a pleasure to visit 😋

We had a takeaway on a Sunday night bought by my brother in law which was disgusting and also very embarrassing. The prawn Dansak had a least 3 prawns in it the chicken garlic dish came as lamb which I hate. The onion bhajis were yesterdays ones and the poppadoms were stale. We will not be using this takeaway again very disappointed.

Very disappointed with my selection from the take away menu. In fact the worst India I have experienced in memory. It felt like I was eating yesterday unsold food. I phoned to explain my disappointment and received no real apology or resolution.

10/10 cannot fault, I have been coming here for years and the food has never failed to amaze me. Lovely and polite staff, very welcoming!

Bad food bad service and food rating is 0 the worst restaurant please take my advice and don’t go there and all the service are bad 3 days I was ill when I took my meal and my siblings was ill as well

Went there for dinner with friends as a last minute decision and were glad we went. We all had different curry’s and loved them. I had a the lam jalfrezi and it was full of flavour. All the side dishes were delicious too. Staff were friendly and attentive. Would return. (Also currently in the ‘eat out, help out’ scheme)

This was our first visit to a restaurant since lockdown was eased. We were weary about going, but I had checked the week before and they have put plastic screens up between each table. We sat at our table and were given paper menus. There was actually more choices on the menu. We both had the Reshmi kebabs, which were as good as before lockdown. Our mains were Chicken Shashlic and Chicken Saagwala with side dishes and naan breads. All tasted excellent. The only thing I noticed, I thought the portions were slightly smaller then before lockdown. I noticed from reading some other reviews about the decor. They are in the process of updating this. Did I feel safe in the restaurant. Yes I did and will be back soon

We have used the Pride of India for over 20 years as eat-in & takeaway and have always enjoyed the food and service.

Friendly staff good service good food

Great little curry house, friendly staff and excellent food at a very reasonable price!

A party of us had an excellent meal at this excellent Indian Restaurant. The food,service and ambiance was first class. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Have eaten at the pride of India for many years, still as good as when little Tony / Kulma owner and front of house.. was still with us . Still great food guys ...

Had to be done after losing the Ashes this summer past!So to the Prince of India for a couple of beers and their tandoori mixed grill.The restaurant soon filled up ,a contented burr of conversation and eating confirmed customers ' quiet enjoyment.Food and service were good.Decor tired did not detract from the experience, the only gripe I have was the menus were tattisimo and could have done with wiping off sticky detritus!

Came here on a Friday night for a curry with my dad. Inside it’s very old fashioned, just like the curry houses in the old days, it’s dimly lit with a nice ambience inside. Food was nice, it didn’t have as much flavour as the other curries I’ve had lately but it was nice. Portions were massive and price wasn’t too bad.

Stopped by for a quick meal with friends having not been here for a while.Service was decent and food good. I had a lamb chilli dish done to vindaloo hot and it was really good. All the others enjoyed their meals too and everything was delivered freshly cooked and piping hotI only have two areas of question about the Pride of IndiaFirstly the wine list is very basic. I’d been warned off the House White by a fellow diner who said they’d had it before and it wasn’t good. This left only a couple of options, Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay- neither of which we like so we were only left with the £23 Chablis as an option.They should have a moderately priced Sauvignon Blanc option too, but they don’t.Secondly, the toilet (obviously, I only went to the Gents) was in pretty poor condition as you can see from these photos. The hand dryer wasn’t working so I mentioned it to the staff, who told me it needed to be switched on at the switch (high above the sink) which I did.It does make me think that it hadn’t been used in a while though, not a nice thought. I’d eat there again but would like to see the quality of the bathroom improve

Food was not too bad. Positioned in the middle of the restaurant and was continually knocked. Staff were too efficient asking same questions.

We went on a sunday evening and there was only 2 other tables to serve....our greeting was very friendly. Two of our party are vegetarians and the waiter was very helpful with their choices and gace great recommendations. The food was absolutely lovely, we had a lamb rogan, chicken tikka, chicken biriyani, vegetable biriyani and a vegetable tasting dish that had smaller portions of 5 odd veggie dishes. The food was absoutely delicious. The price was very reasonable too.Overall a lovely meal.

We have been coming to the pride for years food is lovely and the staff so kind, friendly and helpful we never go anywhere else thank you to all staff you all work so hard

What can I say about this restaurant I have been Coming here for years the food is always very delicious & fresh I would rather wait for fresh food than it be rushed out so can not fault this restaurant best restaurant around we moved over 60 miles away and still come back amazing thansk guys for keeping with it be back soon

This is far the best Indian restaurant been coming for year such a friendly service food is very very tasty and prices fair I have now moved over 60 miles away and still come back just for this restaurant by far the best out there very very good indeed I wish I could pick it up and move it closer to us thanks guys keep up the great work and tasty food be back soon

Always a great place to eat, either in or having a take away. Great choice of dishes and always so tasty. Best Indianrestaurant in the area!

Amazing food, friendly staff. We love it here.

Good service and reasonable prices, curry very nice.

We dine in here often. Food is good and reasonable prices. Very cosy and great place to have a family or friends meal. Staff are very good and friendly too. Would recommend

When we moved to Sidcup, we had to find a local Indian. When we first went to the Pride it was just a take way, taking up what is the front row of tables now for it's serving area. What a change there has been over that time, as it's now a full restaurant. I have been there on my own, with my wife, group of four like last night and groups of twenty plus because of cricket club meals. They even picked me up once to take me to the restaurant, now that is what I call service.The original owners have gone, but the owner has been there for what seems a life time.We have seen waiters come and go, but overall the restaurant hasn't changed regarding the service or the food. I have had most items on the menu and I certainly say I haven't had a bad meal and I can be awkward customer.Last night was no different, we had booked, went in a group of four with friends and was warmly greeted as always, even our friends who hadn't been to this restaurant for a few years.Again the food was wonderful, I had a shashlik, which the lady did too, and she said she hasn't had that amount of chicken pieces before. I said there should be more lol.I will always recommend this Indian to anyone. The food is excellent and you can never beat good customer service, even when it's busy, as it was last night for sit in and take away.

I've been dining at the Pride now for years, although hadn't been for some months. We arrived without a booking to be greeted like long lost friends. All of thee staff are very friendly and welcoming, The food is also very good. I've tried all sorts of dishes over the years and can honestly say I've never had a bad meal. We arrived at 6.30 on a Saturday evening and by 07.00 the place was packed. That probably says it all. Won't leave it so long before going back again.

Food is excellent.. staff are really friendly

Lovely staff and good food. As usual.

I have dined here on several occasions. I've never had a bad meal. Had tried most Chicken, Lamb and Prawn based meal. Can honestly say they use good quality ingredients. Food is always cooked well and nicely presented. The managers/staff are very helpful and polite.This is a good Curry house and well worth a try.

Has to be my favourite Indian restaurant. Always great food.

Just had to order a takeaway from here, as I just left ' Shish Turkish Restaurant' starving hungry.

Always great food and staff always friendly to me and my wife.

Visited here with family, just 3 of us. Food was of good quality & standard but it was all a bit bland. Service was slow too but the waiters were pleasant & professional. Would try it again just to see if we were unlucky.

I love this restaurant my family have been using it for years really friendly and fantastic food

Disappointing. Slow service, food not hot, not spiced as described on the menu.

Slightly cramped seating but otherwise an excellent meal, polite helpful and humorous staff and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

I have been going to this curry house for the past 15 years in that time I have pretty much had everything on the menu,polite friendly staff and great no frills Indian food .

Hi I am been this restaurant was last week was Saturday with my friend there r very busy and I like my food my friend also liked there service was awesome staff was very friendly and one thing I comment near my table was some customer they say there food not good staff was very rood but I d.nt accepted that I saw he was very rood to staff sorry to say Mr Curtis but I like my food my best place in sidcup thanks

I used to eat in this establishment a year or so ago and go to dinner with my Mum. We regularly go to Dawat in Blackfen as the food and service there is impeccable. However we decided to try this place for old times sake. The food is bland, the staff are rude and the place is a joke. You should avoid this restaurant at all costs. My most disappointing Indian meal ever. What a waste of money. Don't go here and go to Dawat. Period.

Best indian in sidcup.. Well my fav anyway.. Lovely food and atmosphere.. Small but perfect for a night out as a group or couple.. Owners are very nice.

Whenever we visit staff are very welcoming. Good range of curries and everything else you can choose in an Indian. Reasonably priced and also good for take-away

The Chicken Chilli Madras is outstanding ! The vegetable noodles are a nice alternative to rice, and the staff are very friendly. Certainly one of the best Indian restaurants in the area.

Lovely place great food and service

Creo que tienen muchos restaurantes indios alrededor puede permitirse ser muy exigente. Sin embargo, el orgullo de la India es un buen restaurante donde el promedio porciones son de un buen tamaño y los precios son razonables. Vale la pena una visita, también para llevar.

Very good food staff was very friendly this restaurant 30 years old this way me n my friend try them food was very good I will came back again

Mi mejor amigo y yo hemos estado yendo a la Puerta de India por más de 10 años. La comida es excelente y el personal es genial. He solicitado una toma en ocasiones demasiado, que era precioso, pero definitivamente prefiero comer en. 10/10. Sin duda volveré!

Nos trasladamos a Sidcup hace 11 años, encontramos esta cocina india, seguimos pidiendo desde esa fecha, la comida es deliciosa y el personal del que realmente agradable y simpático para nosotros, mi favorito.. 👌 registro biryani

A member of staff was incredibly rude to me. Never been spoken to so rudely in my life. Not the first time this has happened either at this restaurant. Absolutely appalling.

Food quite good but service very inconsistent.Friendly enough but had to ask for things several times on occasion.Pretty average local curry house.

Staff are excellent, make you feel at home, always very welcoming and go out of their way to help you. Restaurant is very clean, tidy and very nicely decorated. Always busy, very difficult to get a table at the weekend as it is so popular, so book in advance! Menu: Great variety, and each dish is unique, tastes differently - just simply delicious!The atmosphere is excellent. I just love this restaurant! One of my favourite in Sidcup - do not miss!

Ordered a take away from here and took over an hour to arrive. Everything was Stone cold. Stale poppadoms. Delivery driver was nice and polite though.

Service was appalling , rude and arrogant , starter came out cold , main was bland ... My friends were on the same scale... I would not go here again, we only went here because the oval brassier was full! Speaks volumes. Never again !!!

Waited over an hour for the wrong curry ordered a plain Naan and got a peshwari, ordered a tikka masala and got a korma, no idea what the guy taking the order was listening to? Wasn't great won't go again

This has been our families favourite restaurant for over 10 years the food is amazing you won't get a better Indian meal anywhere believe me,the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and will cook dishes not even on the menu or mix n match dishes to suit you,I would recommend here to anyone you won't be disappointed

I tend to use PoI for take outs - ring it through, wait a bit and then go and collect. Always piping hot, always excellent quality. Good value too. Sometimes takes a while as the main restaurant can get busy. I've eaten in quite a few times (I live round the corner so take out is better) and the service and ambience are great. Always a friendly smile and handshake. Excellent.

Local to the restaurant & never been here. Booked about an hour and a half in advance & had no problems getting a table for 2 at 8:30 pm. When we arrived there was at least 6 tables eating so there was a decent atmosphere bearing in mind the place is not huge. Menu had a good choice and is reasonably priced. We ordered a beer & diet coke & popadoms & dips were lovely. Mains came up hot & were tasty. Only gripe was the peshwari was shown on the menu as having raisins and I even asked the waiter if they would be in the bread as often you don't get this & when the bread arrived there were none. I didn't complain as we didn't want our food to get cold waiting for anymore but on reflection I should have said something afterwards. The Restaurant had a very traditional feel, not modern at all like many Indian restaurants these days & played Indian Music which was nice. Would definitely go back or order a takeaway.

I have been dining here since it opened a few years away. Never had a bad meal ever. Have tried most meals on the menu. The food is good quality and cooked to perfection. Service is very good. As mentioned elsewhere, sometimes they'll serve you something they'd like you try and comment on, usually a side dish, which is a nice touch.A really friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal with a drink and not be rushed.If you fancy an Indian curry in the Oval/Blackfen/Sidcup I'd recommend this place. Probably best to book during Fridays and Saturdays as can be busy.

The Pride of India is a rare place indeed. An Indian that is just how you expect, and would like, an Indian restaurant to be. Not pretentious, cold and overly modern but quite small, warm, inviting and very friendly.The range of dishes on the menu isn't exactly huge (sometimes a blessing) but there's plenty of variety and all the dishes I tried were excellent. We were never rushed by the waiting staff and even when we had finished our meal and paid the bill, were allowed to sit and chat until we decided to leave.Will I be going back? Most definitely. I may even be calling for a take away should eating out be inconvenient.

This restaurant comes recommended. Extremely good food, efficient and friendly service and a very cosy atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.

Friendly Staff! Great Food! A++++++

Really nice traditional curry house - good value and large menu choice. Some very different dishes available - the Mysore Chilli Chicken is a particular favourite.

I have been coming here for a few years now, it's certainly one of the best in the area.Charming staff, food is always very good, staff are always attentive, and they often bring out tasters, which we haven't ordered for us to try, and ask us to comment on.My only reason for not giving it a 5*, is that when ordering take-a-ways or deliveries, there is often something wrong, it might be I've ordered a lamb tikka, but receive a chicken tikka, or order a madras with green chilli, but the chilli is left out. Silly little things, like a salad with a tikka might be missing, or an onion salad might be missing. But a quick phonecall, and they will always make amends the next time, or take the price off the next bill, or send another delivery, if you can wait, so I'm not too troubled by this, as the food is really very good, and very reasonably priced to boot.

Coming to this restaurant is an experience to be savoured amongst friends and family. The service is always warm and inviting,the food impeccable,a myriad of choices,all in all a culinary treat in the most convivial of environments.... If you do not seek this restaurant out you will be missing out on a rather good meal......