Regency Cottage in Tendring

We use regency for takeaway consistently and it’s always pretty good but tonight it was amazing. Delivered in 45 minutes, piping hot and couldn’t fault the food. I think regency is really under rated locally!

Food came stone cold to where we had to reheat it

Fantastic indian restaurant Great friendly service customer service was excellent. Fantastic experience the food was out of this world the 3 brothers (oweners)are a credit to their restaurant

Was sent samosas rather than onion bhajits

I always order from here, I understand mistakes happen, I got my delivery and I had 2 vegetable curry’s missing I called the shop and they resent the curry’s out but time I received them the rest of the food was cold and I had to reheat it in the microwave which then spoiled the dinner, normally no problems

We ate here whilst on a short break in the area and the food was delicious! We could not fault anything about our dining experience. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the restaurant extremely clean, tidy and smartly presented. We would definitely recommend!!! Thank you for a very enjoyable dinner.

Always order from here, foods always lovely, but recently our popadom having been turning up spongy and not fresh

Visited with my family. The staff were amazing, really friendly. The food was delicious.

Place was empty, food we asked for wasn't available so picked an alternative, cup of tea was hot milk, if a tea bag saw the water it didn't show.

Lovely food, very quick to arrive at the table and a very pleasant dining experience. The staff were happy to tailor the dishes to our vegan diet which was super helpful, so we'll definitely be back!

food ok not the best , no salad or mint sauce paid a lot of money!!!!

Food was excellent best service really nice place to eat

Great food as always. portions were huge

Never had a bad meal from here, always extremely tasty, hot and either early or on time

Been here quite a few times now and the food is always very good

The food was absolutely wonderful. Came here with my extended family. Everybody loved the food. Great quality and taste. Can't recommend it enough.

Love a curry. Cab driver recommend this place while we were in Clacton. Small place but managed to grab a table for 2 at short notice. Food was good. Service was good. Just didn't get offered a free nightcap as per my local place.

Wonderfull food and staff as usual couldnt b any better

Very disappointed with tonight’s service. We spent £70 on a takeaway for my son’s birthday. Firstly, the food was delicious. Can’t fault the taste, it was lovely and hot and quick delivery BUT… we ordered a pilau rice, the whole room heard us order it, the restaurant even read it back in the order! But it wasn’t delivered. We rang and the guy at the restaurant was very rude. Claiming we didn’t ordered it. Making comments such as ‘ I’m not psychic ‘. We asked for another rice to be sent to which they agreed but said that we wouldn’t get it for free and did we want to pay cash or card? We never assumed we were getting it free? Again another unnecessary comment. Once the rice was delivered, the delivery driver claimed he had no change for couldn’t give us the £1.90 we was owed? What deliver driver doesn’t carry change? The rice we ordered was pilau and then they sent boiled? So we paid £5 for a rice that wasn’t even correct! The restaurant then rang us to say ‘ are you happy now ? ‘ … such a shame the staff have bad attitudes as we are regulars and now we will never use them again and will not be recommending them to anyone!

I ordered a Naga Chicken Tika curry from Regency Cottage. Guys, firstly, the food was OK, and I say that because the curry was no where near hot enough to be a naga curry. Secondly, the chef needs to add individuality to his or her curry, because there was too much base curry there. C'mon chef, LIVEN IT UP A LITTLE! Also, and I'll say this again! Do they think that us people that live here in the UK are ignorant on WHAT a curry should taste like????? Blimey, I've been making and eating and making curry for over 30 years! Don't think we don't know what we're talking about!

Lovely food as always!!! And early arrival was a plus too! Thank you

I was impressed with the cleanliness upon entering and being seated . And despite it being a chilly April night, it was warm in the restaurant . The menu is extensive but I chose bengal chilli chicken , it was described as a home style dish . What a good choice strong flavours and a chilli kick too. . I was stunned with its taste . The accompanying pilauo rice also had those little complex elements to it. This was an Indian meal at its best . Additional little things impress me like proper linen napkins and table clothes , my beer glass and cutlery were squeaky clean and the loos were reassuringly clean

Lovely food as always and arrived early which was perfect

Was delivered 10 mins early which is definitely not a complaint, food was absolutely gorgeous, can't fault it

Very nice but mint sauce charged for but missing

really quick delivery and lovely food

Placed online order as it stated is was open till half 2 to my receipt says order placed 12.58pm no contact no food money been taking hope to get a response when it opens later...... 6:15pm the food came not happy with service but the food was 10/10 I cannot lie.

Best Indian meal I’ve had in ages, only problem was the side salad and mint sauce was missing. Food was all lovely so will definitely order again.

Pre-ordered food for 8pm and it came exactly on time. Food was piping hot and absolutely delicious. Thank you for such a great service, will definitely be ordering food from here again.

Never again! Food arrived warm, onion bhaji’s was so hard…lamb wasn’t tender one very expensive meal…for what!!

Booked for Boxing Day with family. Service was great. Dishes were spicy even though we ordered mild.

Didn't get what I ordered received lamb instead of chicken tikka

The beef curry was so soft a beautiful meal service outstanding csnt wsit to eat there again thank you

Haven't been here for ages won't be going back...staff were rude.was told too hurry up and order because thay were busy with takeaways yet restaurant was near empty.and we had to pass our food along cause thay couldnt be bothered to walk round the table..the nans were burnt had to send back and the replacement was undercooked..lamb was burnt..2 of our 9 party were ill an hour afterwards...worst place ever now..

Gorgeous food, beautiful flavours, polite delivery guy absolutely no complaints

Ordered a butter chicken and it came with cashews, almonds and sultanas. I don't know of any other Indian restaurant that puts this in a butter chicken. I checked their menu, no mention of adding this at all. The owner (I'm guessing) argued with me about it and then said it was the "chef's special". I don't care what the chef's special is, I ordered something which is a set dish. Just wondering how things would have been different if I had an allergy. Also I had been here twice before and there was none of this nonsense in the butter chicken. I got it taken off the bill in the end. AVOID and go to the other Indian round the corner, its much better.

We had a lovely meal at Regency Cottage. We had Poppadums with all the dips, Chicken Tikka Masala, Prawn Tikka Masala, Pilar Rice and Plain Naan Bread. Great food and great service.

Good evening, Sadly I have to say I’m very disappointed with our food tonight! It arrive cold! Which is not great a start! I was missing the vegetable curry that is ment to come with the chicken tikka biryani, So that was dry as anything! The chicken inside the biryani was half cook some bits still frozen! which resulted of it ending up in the bin!!! The salad that came with the food was an absolute joke! Hardly any in the pot and what was there was very dry even the lemon was shrivelled up from being so dry! Absolute joke considering you wait well over an hour for the food to come! Not very happy considering the meal cost nearly £50!!! We have been using regency cottage for years and have never had a bed meal before I’m very disappointed and I expect to get some money back ! Regards

Had takeaway recently, very nice.

Food was lovely and as good quality as always, however is what s bit late and not quite as hot as it should have been really

Was a lovely Indian but a friend of mine that delivers here went to take their things to the back door.And there was a pigeon flying around in the kitchen and they was not trying to get it out. They just carried on prepping the food 🤢🤢🤢 I used to love this Indian but not going back to it now

the best i ever eaten in clacton 10/10

The food was all very fresh and tasty. The Hyderabad Chicken curry was delicious as was the onion bhaji and Brinjal bhaji. Staff all friendly and helpful.

The 2 naan breads were wrongly labelled and I’m vegetarian and started eating the keema naan so that was disappointing. But otherwise nice food.

All of the food was lovely, very tasty. Unfortunately, the waitress was miserable and rude. Everything was too much trouble, including bagging items to take home. The take away carton was flung on the table for us to do ourselves! Never been asked to do that anywhere, usually goes back to the kitchen? Spoilt the evening, won’t be going back.

Nice good Indian restaurant, lovely food and nice polite staff definitely a go to when in the area and it's reasonably priced especially on the set menu.

We have visited restaurant on several occasions and have had lovely meals here. However on Sunday we walked into the restaurant and was greeted with a very rude member of staff The restaurant was empty apart from one couple So we asked him if he had a table for two He said have you booked we said no He pointed over to the corner of the restaurant which was a really confined space and as it was a very hot evening we asked if we could sit in the main part of the restaurant which was a lot cooler The waiter then replied whilst pointing to the corner you sit there very aggressively. We declined and walked out None of the staff had greeted us when we entered just looked at us when we walked in We have used this restaurant for several years But never again

Fantastic! Food all correct, piping hot, meT tender, portions very generous; delicious 😋

Best Indian me and my partner have ever tasted. Ate in and everything was superb.

Love this food, much better than our usual Indian back home. Speedy delivery and super friendly delivery lady 👍

Food as always is very good here but the time from ordering to eating is far too long. Delivery is always 90mins and pick up is around 50mins. It just feels excessive. We still order and just make allowances and we won’t stop ordering as the food is always nice.

The meal took forever to get at our table there was two people on one table and 5 on another and us two but when it did eventually come it was fantastic and piping hot but the delay was ridiculous

The Indian food was surprisingly good once it arrived. Service was quite average.

Hubby and I thought we would pop in for an Indian and we was recommended to come here on Facebook and we wasn’t disappointed. The food was tasty with large portion size and it was good value for money too. We came on a Wednesday evening where there was a banquet offer which again was a bonus for us and it was lovely. Nice staff, lovely atmosphere and really clean restaurant. We will definitely be going back.

Awful service No friendly and rude Complained about food they just said it was how it came Chicken in masala was awful and had to argue to get taken off the bill Never again waste of money ,

Absolutely amazing food very highly recommended all perfectly presented and really friendly! Ordered too much so took the rest home for tomorrow!

Had a very nice meal in here this week .. food was delicious and presented nicely although the heated trays no longer make an appearance the food does go cold in the dishes ..

Foods great was visiting on holiday. Weds night £16.95 banquet night Starter main side rice and naaan Cant go wrong

I had a very bad experience, First of all the staff member was so rude as we entered and asked for a table ; even though the restaurant was all empty and still he asked us to wait, that too in a rude tone(have you booked in advance). Later after ordering, the staff was talking in their own language looking at us as I asked for paneer(veg) options and he asked us to just check menu and also order the food in a one go because they have many online orders. This is not the right way to treat your customers. The food just looks delicious but the taste was pathetic. It is just named as Indian restaurant, but it doesn’t taste as authentic Indian food at all.

Undoubtedly the food from here is second to none, however the delivery service is getting silly. I order at 5pm and 2 hours later I am still waiting. I ring to chase and it's the same answer "it's on it's way". They need to sort out the deliveries.

Absolutely fantastic, great food , great service, the best Indian we've been to in a long while , love it love it love it 😀 👍

Me and my fiancé came here last minute and we’re so pleased we did! What a gem! The staff are super friendly! One of the best curries we’ve had. The meat literally melts in your mouth, and the portion sizes are enormous! Definitely will come again.

Lovely food, never ordered before but would deffo order again

Great food. We have eaten in restaurant too and it’s fabulous. Will return.

Food was delicious very hot on delivery nice and fresh delivered on time highly recommended to anyone

Absolutely Amazing! Food cooked to perfection, we loved it. Excellent staff who were very helpful. Thank you for a lovely meal last night guys

Eat in the restaurant regularly but never ordered before. Was exactly the same and absolutely spot on. Thank you 👍🏻

Food was really nice, treated me and my family well, especially whilst having 3 young children with us. However, I was a bit disappointed that we were then charged extra for take away boxes and £15 for popadoms when we’ve just spent over £100. Wouldn’t even be charged that in London where we travelled from… Overall visit was fine

Poor service, food taken long to arrive and when it did, it was bland and overdone. Sign outside mentions a set meal which they do not offer yet refuse to remove the sign as I think it attracts custom. Very misleading. It seems like staff are not happy to serve and just miserable. Avoid! Better places out there that are minutes walk from there.

Very good meal. we had two deferent biriani dishes. I would recommend that you try this place for it yourself.

An otherwise excellent meal was tarnished when the bill arrived and we were charged for the takeaway boxes to take our leftovers home . A very poor marketing decision I would say. Not many diners will leave a tip when they see this . I did because the waitress was excellent but stupid stupid customer relations . What next ? Paid turnstiles to the toilets ? Crazy.

Rude waitress when I told her the tikka Marsala was so sweet we couldn’t eat it and she argued with me. Banquet was overpriced and too many exclusions. Charged for takeaway dishes!! We won’t be returning.. on the plus side the keema naan was delicious!

Rude service when I pointed out one of the dishes was far too sweet. The woman just argued with me! Over priced banquet with too many exceptions and they charged for a takeaway box. We won’t be returning.

As always awesome service and amazing food, best in the area by far!!!!!

Best Indian takeaway we've had in ages

I ordered food to be picked up. Was told be 6.35 and was ready at 6.35 food was spot on. And hot. Can't fault this order.

First time visit to this restaurant . I was seated by nice welcoming staff and their service was brisk . despite an extensive menu, I ordered my favourite prawn jalfrazi and special fried rice , both were really good. The restaurant was warm and clean including the toilet facilities . Top marks guys

I would not recommend eat here there food os awful I also found rat droppings in the restaurant please take my advise and stay away!!

Lovely food, shame they're driving didn't show up to collect my food..

Outstanding food and fabulous service, best Indian by far ... we love it 😀

Food was lovely. Best I've had in a long time.

Brilliant!! Fabulous food and wonderful service , we can't fault it , & would highly recommend 👌 😀

My last visit here was 25 years ago, obviously new owners, but still great food

Excellent food, really tasty. One of the best I’ve had. Recommended.

Had a indian meal for the first time in quite a while, must say I was very disappointed the korma had no taste was very bland, the bombay potatoe was very spicy, the onion bargie had no taste either been going to the same restaurant for the past 17 years, never had this problem with the old owners. Maybe time to change to different restaurant

Very good restaurant!! great service.. the food was very authentic and tasty.. see you all very soon… merry Xmas

Food came burnt, what wasn't burned by eye, had a burned tinge to the taste! To add to the joy, I nearly swallowed a metal/plastic bag tie whilst eating my byriani... Won't be ordering again!!

Very disappointed that not only was the meal cold upon arrival and required microwaving, but there were items missing. I won't be in a rush to order again.

Great indian food and top service....Brilliant...staff first class..very friendly...A+++

Best I’ve had in a long while! Changed hands and clearly for the best!

Not local to this area but one of the best Indians I’ve had! Would highly recommend!

Order was estimated between 8:15 and 8:35, no information from restaurant, it went straight from order confirmed to order delivered at 8:35, food actually arrived at 9:15

Food was amazing! Shame I had to wait and want ready for collection when stated!

Really good, hottest our food has come and dead on time for when we ordered. Can’t fault it!

Great food. Good service. Buffet option good value.

Food was lovely, but wasn’t very hot when it got delivered. Tried to ring the restaurant to let them know but couldn’t get through unfortunately.

Very nice Indian recommended to us by a local on job we were on and they were not wrong. Everything was so tasty and cooked perfectly. Nice looking restaurant with friendly staff and clean loos. Definitely recommend 💯👍🏻

Great food delivered on time and was piping hot. I haven’t been to the regency cottage in years but thought I would try a takeaway and was pleased with the food quality and service. Only niggle was I found the mango chutney a little watery (hence 5/6 stars) but everything else was fine and most importantly tasty. Would order again.

The two of us used to go on regular each week and did this for years. We got to know the menu and staff and looked forward to it. Then they sold it and it went badly downhill. The lamb which had been soft and tender and juicy was now hard like a tough boot, hard to chew, no taste. The portion sizes smaller and some of the ingredients in other ways replaced with cheaper stuff, it was not an enjoyable experience at all, we no longer go there now and found another Indian to go to instead.

We visit here 2 times both times food was really nice and delicious, the waitress was super helpful and the man who was in charge was also welcoming and friendly I definitely recommend them to any one who want a nice food in Clacton.