Rithul Indian Restaurant At The Elms Hotel in Bassetlaw

Was excited to try as we’d heard good things about it. What a let down, really poor quality Indian food with very little taste. Part of the order missing which was blamed on the waitress even though we told the manager/chef that she’d taken the Irene down correctly so wasn’t her fault and then an extra £30 stuck on the bill for drinks that were not ours. Won’t be going back.

We ate there on a Monday evening, which is apparently their quiet night We really enjoyed our meal, Excelent food, excellent staff.

Thankyou to all the staff at Rithul at the Elms for catering for 35 people for my birthday party. The owners and staff were lovely. The food was excellent, South Indian menu and bar menu was had. The service was fantastic and everybody enjoyed the evening. We will definitely be returning and recommending :)

Our expectations after reading most reviews, we're sadly not realised and now understand why there is wide variability in the reviews from excellent to poor . The dining room is very pleasant, and facilities very clean, but the dishes let it down which is a real shame as the service staff were so nice. We have never been served a watery chicken korma before, at any Indian restaurant, ( and it was extremely watery, just like stock) or tough chapati that were barely pliable ( seemed like a different type of flour from the usual may have been used) - we think that perhaps we visited on the chefs night off. May try it again when passing.

Three of us had drinks at the Elms, and a meal at the Rithul Indian restaurant. The service was fantastic, and the meal was undoubtedly one of the best we have had. The attentive staff including a young lady called Hope and the gentleman (whose name we did not catch) who was also on duty, were very polite and made every effort to make us feel comfortable. We will definitely be visiting again soon.

Found this place by google looking for the best Indian and this one popped up so we took a chance and went and wow we was not disappointed. The food was absolutely beautiful from starters to curries everything was spot on The waitress hope was really nice and recommended the chicken Jalfrezi best one I ever had would definitely go back and would highly recommend going

Had a fantastic and delicious meal, the staff are friendly and service excellent. Couldn't find fault with anything..

We have just been for Xmas lunch with the family. The service was excellent and the food was first class, you never let us down with you and your dedicated staff, we will definitely return as always to eat in our best restaurant and wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else

Today we went to the Elms London Rd for our Christmas Dinner and yet again it didn’t disappoint The dining room looked amazing ..the food was hot and delicious the staff were polite Helpful they went above and beyond Dency and Praveen you and your staff went 100% to make Christmas dinner special as always Thankyou Val +Walt and family xxx

Unfortunately I have to say this is the worst place we have ever eaten, the staff are friendly but the owner is very abrupt, she also has very very poor hygiene, the rather potent body odour really did put us off our meal and lingers around the room. The food is very basic and bland not much flavour, I would go as far to say there would be more flavour in a take out from tescos, also please check your bill they add extra prices on things like wine etc. Then when questioned you get a rather abrupt response. Overall it feels a little grubby, it needs a good clean. Personally I would avoid at all costs.

We had a really nice meal here tonight. We were greeted very warmly and shown through to the restaurant which is bright, clean and nicely decorated. We had poppadoms to start, followed by starters and mains. The food was quick and delicious. The menu was varied and had different dishes which was nice. Service was good and we enjoyed our experience. Will be back

We’ve returned to this hotel after our last great visit. Always feel comfortable and made welcome by everyone. The hotel room is clean, comfortable and great for a night away. Went into the Indian Restaurant tonight and again very nice. Presentation, food complimentary to the surroundings. Fully recommend this place :)

We booked an overnight stay in the 'hotel' and a meal. The staff at reception were indifferent. We were given diections to our room, which was in an annexe across from the car-park - clean and basic, noisy and tacky and not as advertised (rooms on website look surprisingly nice). Too tired to complain. The mattresses were comfortable - the head-boards would look more appropriate in a skip. You cannot move without making a noise - nor can the people in the room next door (think toilet noises and floorboards). Would Not stay here again - cheap (not for the price) and exploitative. Book a room in an hotel - stay in a 'dorm'. The meal (2/10). The waitress was lovely and the other staff friendly and helpful. The restaurant looks fantastic and is comfortable and clean. The restaurant really doesn't cater for plant-based people - with a very limited menu. We asked if a dhal could be made vegan (not difficult) and, after a little hesitation, our server said yes. The pappadoms were very good 10/10 but the generic dips 5/10. Two dhals and a sambhar arrived - nicely served. Rice was perfect and chapptis adequate. The dhal and sambhar had hardly any flavour - the dhal more like tinned lentil soup - not one of the good tinned lentil soups - it hadn't been tempered or spiced in any way (could have used oil rather than ghee). Not repugnant, but not enjoyable. I couldn't tell you what the sambhar was - few bits of veg in food colouring. Of course the staff asked if the food was okay and we said 'yes' - what would be the point of complaining? Please - if you have to eat here - check your bill. We were charged £22 for a £13 bottle of wine. Too tired to complain... £59 pounds worth of dissappointment. And then, after dinner, across the car-park to the dorm...

Booked to have an Indian meal after a nice meal in the bar the previous day. We sat down at 19.20 and ordered about 20-25 minutes later. The starter eventually arrived which was not very hot but edible. We waited and waited till 20.45 when we asked when we were likely to get the main meal. The reply was 5 mins. We had to be elsewhere so we said put it in a doggy bag. We paid the £58 bill and left with the doggy bag. Not a good experience and we will never return.

Just come back from having dinner. What a great restaurant. Firstly being a powerchair user the place needed to be accessible, it is a ramp up to the front door of the building (only drawback is the front doors open outwards) the same applies to the restaurant, but the staff where more than helpful, this continued throughout the time we spent there. OK. The food, absolutely excellent food, My wife had chicken tikka with pielow rice and a pashwari nan bread. I had a mixed (chicken and lamb biryani) which wasn't on the original menu and a lamb keema nan bread. The first thing I noticed was the portions were big, I've been eating biryiani for years but this one I couldn't finish, the best I've had. We had poppadoms as a starter with a selection or prickles, one coffee and a lemon and lime brink. Total cost £44.24. We will definitely be going again and if you like indian quisene I would recommend you try it and form your own opinions.

We had a fantastic meal..Can feel the taste.All freshly prepared.Staff very attentive..fabulous..highly recommended

Fab service! ... unannoyingly attentive... helpful... amazing food... the best naan ever! ... presented hubby with a slice of cheesecake with a candle and the words 'happy birthday'written out in sauce (not random... it was his birthday)... 1st visit and definitely not the last. Thank you 5*

We went for an Indian at the elms hotel just before Christmas for a family members birthday, the food was beautiful and the staff were lovely! This was the first time I’d been to the Indian restaurant part but will definitely be back! We regularly have dinner in the pub area which is also just as lovely! Definitely would recommend!

I have now visited this restaurant on several occasions, and have to say the food is magnificent. However the the staff of Olive and especially Hope were wonderful and a credit to the owners. Olive originally sat us at the table and served our starters, then Hope continued with the main course. Hope found the time to talk after we asked several questions about the restaurant, and about her study’s. Wonderful place and even more wonderful staff… totally recommend to all

This place is lovely so friendly and excellent food Indian or English allways well presented and hot staff are so friendly , love it must give it try Sunday lunches are delicious .

Service was poor were over charged waited an hour for food was told 10 more minutes after 40 minutes. Couldn't wait any longer we had a 1 year old that had waited long enough. Manager was rude and nasty wouldn't return if someone paid me...

Absolute rubbish, 3rd time ordered and wrong again. Poor quality food,Won't be ordering again.always late delivery having to chase up

Great food with great service highly recommend will definitely visit again when in the area for business

Fabulous place to visited . Visited for my friend’s Birthday and service was excellent and food was amazing. This is best Indian restaurant in Retford

Had a fantastic meal take away.prawn biryani and Beef curry.💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Also we had Sunday lunch was amazing..

The evening started with a really warm welcome. The service throughout the the evening was great, the food excellent. Thank you for making my wife feel so special as we celebrated 48years together.

Excellent Atmosphere food brilliant good outdoor seating and can acquire drinks from outdoor bar highly recommended

Well I have had my sunday dinners delivered all through lock down from here ,finally went and had a sunday dinner in there beautiful restaurant it was the best Sunday dinner I've had ever ,we booked to go tonight for there other menu and wow...

booked for 16 adults in the rithul. wow, what an experience. the staff could not have been more helpful, food was absolutely amazing, explained the menu so was easy to choose which dish. the chef even re jigged menu so the korma crew was able...

A superb Indian restaurant and a quite different menu to many. Really lovely staff and management. A wonderful dining option in Retford.

Lovely curries and very friendly, accommodating service! Will definitely back to try some of the other curries, but the chicken bhuna was excellent!

Without a shadow of doubt, the best restaurant in Retford. Wonderful good and great staff…. Make the effort and enjoy

Had a family meals at the Rithul..Authentic meal with good presentations..The staff were very friendly and attentive.Definitely visit again.Highly recommend

We had a family get together meal at the Rithul Indian.What a fantastic evening..The food was fabulous and the service were excellent.Friendly staff..Highly recommended.Definitely see you soon

We visited The Rithul Indian Restaurant at The Elms ,food was amazing as was the service ! I don’t eat Indian but they cooked me a very tasty meal witch I enjoyed very much , The couple that own the restraraunt go above and beyond...

Ordered takeaway online from here with great anticipation after hearing positive reports. Having turned up at the online allotted time the order was not ready. After another 10 minutes the order finally appeared without explanation or apology. Then unfortunately the food was at best mediocre....

The worst Jalfrezi I've ever tasted. There were no chillies in it and it was basically chicken in gravy. Onion Bhajis looked like something you would buy in a pack from the supermarket and were actually worse than some supermarket ones ~I've had previously. First...

Possibly the worst curry I’ve ever had! The rice was microwaved and the food was tasteless never again

A beautiful restaurant to dine in, with great Indian cuisine, attentive staff and service. Highly recommend.

Fantastic. Delicious and tasty food Great atmosphere. Throughly recommend. Will definitely be back and bringing friends.

What a wonderful venue for a celebration meal. The food was excellent and the staff wonderful. The best Indian in the area in our opinion. Thanks for such a lovely welcome. And delicious meal.

Not probably, but most definitely the very worst takeaway we have had the misfortune to order. Bland, tasteless and poor in every respect..this was not a taste of India. We have had far better curry's from our local supermarket for a tenth of the price!...

Ordered a takeaway from here with a 60 minute wait. Had to call an hour and a half later as still no food. Nobody answered and just went to answer phone. Eventually someone answered after answerphone 5 times with no sppolagy and said it would...

The staff and restaurant itself was very nice. We were a party of 5 and we all had different meals. Every meal was tasteless and we all left them. There were no spices in any of them. I had a beef curry and it was...

Family meal of six, the surroundings and staff were lovely but unfortunately the food was awful. All had different meals and all lacked spices and were very bland. Would not recommend at all.

The Rithul was recommended to me some time ago. So when I visited Retford recently I thought I would order a takeaway (King Prawn Mughlai Biryani, Tandoori Chicken, Malabar Porotta and extras), via FOODHUB for a later time in the day. When I went to...

My husband and I visited yesterday and had a wonderful evening. The decor really sets the mood, the service was brill nothing was to much and the food was beautiful too. We will definitely be returning 1000%. Highly recommended

Food, service, ambience all brilliant. Within walking distance as well. Will definitely be telling all those I know and coming again

The best Indian food in the area. The take outs are good, but the restaurant is an entirely different level. Friendly service, we will be back !

A place where you can find authentic super tasty Indian food that leaves your taste buds singing. Limited menu but that's a good sign. We had the king prawn Madras and the Elms special. the Madras was light full of flavour and plenty of heat...

What can we say? Another fabulous takeaway again! Having worked in an Indian restaurant and travelled far and wide to find the best, this place is 5* I never hesitate to reiterate this to all my colleagues and friends, who I may add have agreed...

We had a takeaway during lockdown and it was the best Indian I have had in years- I am vegetarian and they had some delicious options, side dishes and breads - highly recommended.

well I have to say as hardened Bradford curry girl. Rithul Indian restaurant curries are hands down THE best curry we've had this end of the world since moving 20 years ago. Hurray at last some actual authentic Indian cuusine I can highly recommend your...

What was once a rundown hotel, now boasts an elegant Keralan restaurant. Amid the lockdown and eat out to help out we dinned here. The background music was authentic and at an acceptable level for conversation. We sat at the elevated table, looking down at...

We had family meal for my birthday. Food is outstanding. Service and staff are just spot on. Fully recommend to anyone and we look forward to going back 😊

A must visit place to enjoy the authentic flavours of India.would definitely melt your tongue and heart. No words to describe the ambience.;simply amazing. The hospitality was great. So friendly and caring staff. You wouldn't regret your visit as the food is so delicious. A...

We have visited the restaurant with the family and it became the top of our favourite Indian cuisins within no time. The dishes were authentic and beautifully presented.they were yummy and most importantly the kids could enjoy every bits of it as the spices were...

Wonderful new venture in Retford the atmosphere was amazing wonderful food and great service. A real treat for lovers of regional Indian cusine. Will definately be visiting again soon. Joanne and David

Great food lovely service and very unique! Set out is very good and really helps with the dining experience to make sure you get what you pay for it’s such a good treat !

Wow! What an amazing restaurant. This is an amazing transformation with Indian cuisine. The decor will wow you, as will the food. Great service. Nothing to fault, we will be back.

I had a family out two days ago. I was enjoyed food and hospitality in Rithuls restaurant. Good parking and Social Distancing lots of spaces. I am really suggest you to go enjoy With your family and friends.

variety choice of indian dishes different from other restaurants. Very friendly and attentive staffs

The Food was beautiful Indian cuisine with rich flavours. Also, the staff are very pleasant and are always at your service. Overall fantastic restaurant and a must go to place 😍.

Excellent food & service. Not your average Indian cuisine. Good value for money, would highly recommend. The only downside there is no wine menu.

A very elegant restaurant in a beautiful Georgian setting ! The food was appetising and skilfully cooked and the service was first rate. As the restaurant grows, I hope there will be wider choice on the menu but we thoroughly enjoyed what we had and...

This is our second visit to Rithul, since it opened under new ownership. We are big fans of Indian cuisine and wanted to see how this compared, whilst it doesn't offer the reams of bland Indian meals from a takeaway menu, all of the dishes...

Food is stunning service is excellent 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟would highly recommend please give this a try you won’t regret it

Booked a table of 6 last night, nice decor, atmosphere & attentive friendly staff. Not an overly extensive menu but certainly more than enough choice. Probably slightly above average prices, but I don't mind paying for quality and this was quality and slightly different to...