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4,5

Based on 583 opinions finded in 2 websites

4.5Ambience4.5Cuisine4.5Price4.5Service
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Nº 62 in 456 in Braintree

Nº 4 of 33 Indian in Braintree

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. mustmeatonioncurrychickenbeautifulcookedlambspicytandooririce

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Went with some friends on Saturday and it was mega packed. So if you go at weekend advisable to book. Service was acceptable but I asked three times for a glass of water! Also had to send my wine back as it was wrong one. The noise level was high! Food was really nice but wouldn't visit again on a Saturday!

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Amanda Stafford . 2024-01-31

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Owner is very rude and disrespectful person to others especially he always do misbehave with his staff

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Jakir Hosain . 2023-11-20

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We called in here without a booking on a Friday evening and could be accommodated. First impressions are very good the restaurant is bright and clean and all the staff are dressed smartly. Service was timely and very polite, and the food was vey good. We’ll definitely be returning.

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T6628JHmarkt . 2023-11-17

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Service was great but the food, WOW! Probably one of the nicest fish curries I think I’ve ever had! Absolutely superb! I’ll definitely be back.

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aqua0 . 2023-11-08

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Best Indian restaurant for miles. Great food and friendly service. Consistently great over the years

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Duncan McCubbine . 2023-11-04

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3rd time we have been and will definitely be 4th , 5th 6th.......

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Jupiter SEO . 2023-10-08

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The food here is excellent and the staff are polite and friendly!! Would recommend this place too eat!!

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Shaun Peters . 2023-09-21

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Fantastic food. Been here many many times. It’s the best Indian around. Definitely worth the price. Staff are so lovely and accommodating. They offer a takeaway service too if this is something you are interested in. Would highly recommend for a nice evening meal. They even do themed evenings with music if that’s your type of thing. Great for the whole family.

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Bethany S . 2023-08-14

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Was a nice meal and evening with my partner and I enjoyed the food. Would be nice to see if outdoor activities are going on in the summer.

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Suzanne C . 2023-08-11

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Another fantastic visit to the Riverside Spice. Great service and fab food as always. Always the best!

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seb_angela . 2023-08-08

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What a time, would always go back, the guys make you laugh and are extremely professional as well as giving you top rate service

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Adam G (adam1023) . 2023-07-28

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Best in town, professional and friendly staff, delicious food, plenty of options. Halal meat options are available.

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ghias raj . 2023-06-18

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Excellent food. Always eat here when I am local for business. Never had a bad meal.

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Cobie VH . 2023-06-07

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I held an event in Earls Cone for 10 professionals. I pre ordered food the day before and collected it at 6pm on the day of the event. The food was delicious, service was prompt and food was plentiful. I am so happy with the service, quality of food I have placed orders for all future events when I am in the area.

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Gemma Frost . 2023-05-25

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The food was amazing. Been looking forward going here for ages, and didn’t disappoint. The atmosphere in the restaurant was top notch. Highly recommend.

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Owen P . 2023-05-21

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We love a Indian meal so ordered by phone while on holiday in the area. Collected 20 mins later- food piping hot and very tasty- as good as it gets!!!!

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Dave M . 2023-05-11

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Good food, reasonably priced. Great service. All you need for a nice dining experience.

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daniel weston . 2023-03-25

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Been using this place for years, eat in and takeaway. The curry is of average quality these days but still reasonable in this area considering the alternatives. So I bought a takeaway just shy of £40 recently, what was inexcusable was the side dishes weren't full, in fact not half full, but 1/3 full, basically a couple of tablespoons in each dish. I feel this is cynical because its a takeaway...if that was served to me eating at the restaurant I would have called the manager over for a discussion. As it is I won't use this curry house anymore.

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JasonL293 . 2023-03-10

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Went at 7pm on a Wednesday night and there were 20 plus people already sitting down eating, was not expecting it to be this busy but meant nice lively atmosphere. Service was very good. Food was one of best Indian meals I have had in a long while. Would highly recommend. Imagine you would need to book at weekends.

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mattytColchester . 2023-02-16

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Such good food i never tasted India food in my life like those dishes that i had at Riverside Spice 10 🌟.. definitely i am going to be back with all of my mates a big Thank specific to the kitchen staff.

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Carlo Chirico . 2023-02-15

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First time at Riverside spice, great food, good service, will go back again.

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Gill Ansell . 2023-01-31

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Delightful find, super quality food. Fairly priced for rural location with kind and welcoming staff.

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Craig Morris . 2023-01-22

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Always great food and service. Thank you 😊

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Karen Catton . 2023-01-07

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Food and staff 1st class, delicious food

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colin hancock . 2022-11-06

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Some of the best quality Indian food and best tasting

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Abtahi Ahmed . 2022-10-16

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Staff were very friendly and kind. Enjoyed chatting with them throughput the evening and they smiled the whole time! I often find Indian restaurant staff quite stern and sharp, these guys, not at all. Really welcome change. Will return just for the conversation! Food was swift and of good size. Never finished it all, often a waste but could have taken it home. Certainly will return. Loved it!

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Green Air . 2022-10-16

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Went out, enjoying time with family, and had chicken on the dish. Within hours of this food from this restaurant I fell ill and became very sick, vomiting and diarrhoea (constantly). Great!!! At least it was free. It was either due: isn't cooked or reheated thoroughly isn't stored correctly – for example, it's not been frozen or chilled is left out for too long is handled by someone who's ill or hasn't washed their hands is eaten after its "use by" date

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ianbaxter34 . 2022-10-01

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Great food, great service staff were so friendly, we will definitely be visiting again!! If I had one complaint it would have to be change the colour of the mint sauce, the pink colour wasn't that appertising, everything else was superb!!

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Faye Kelliher . 2022-09-29

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Never had a bad meal here - maybe on the pricey side compared to your average Indian but very good food. The sylheti lamb was excellent and spicy. The chicken tangya was also excellent.

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LucianoBecchio . 2022-09-18

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We were a little undecided whether to go here having read some of the reviews. But glad we did. The service was great and was matched by the fantastic food.

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kevinmS5323XE . 2022-09-02

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Have been to lots of Indian restaurants. This one is lovely, different dishes on the menu compared to the average, mixed it up with starters and mains all lovley presentation and taste, staff left you alone to enjoy but there if you needed drinks ect , best Indian I’ve been too in a while by taste and service and cost a must visit !!! Will not be disappointed

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Louise C . 2022-09-01

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We visited Riverside Spice as we we were staying nearby on holiday, family of four. Friendly staff, amazing food and good value. Would recommend

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Shella00010 . 2022-08-30

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Wonderful food great staff. Highly recommend

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Karen Catton . 2022-08-27

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What a fabulous evening. Attentive staff. Fabulous food. Ahad really looked after us well. Will definately be back

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Karen Catton . 2022-08-26

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My Daughters had booked for a Sunday lunch time as a Birthday treat, only to arrive and find it shut, as they had decided, because they had a busy Saturday night, not to open for Sunday lunch bookings, we had booked for 12.30pm, they decided to tell us at 1pm, terrible customer experience, would never recommend them, a total insult to all the good indian restaurants

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G1121ZVchrisw . 2022-08-09

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Excellent food, great service and all round value for money

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Shaun Whitfield . 2022-07-24

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Delicious, fresh food and smiley staff working so hard to make a great experience for it’s customers. Thank you 😊

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Charley Alexandra Samler . 2022-07-22

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We were taken to this restaurant by my sister in law. Nicely laid out with no one sitting too near. A lovely menu and wine list. The food was cooked to perfection and there was plenty of it. The only gripe was the staff who...

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Louise I . 2022-06-20

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Recommend booking a table before going, seated promptly, food excellent, reasonable price.

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mark stanley . 2022-05-25

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What a delightful place to eat. The food was delicious and the staff superb. Will definitely visit again.

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Jenny Books . 2022-05-12

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Best Indian restaurant in Essex for me

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Steve Wright . 2022-05-01

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Well the service was brill, fast, and the most important thing to me, the food, omg 😋, very good quality food. Only dwn-side was the waiter who watches other people/things when serving you along With using his phone phone. He kind-of spoilt the amazing food part.

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Aerial Drone Vision . 2022-04-27

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Staff are extremely rude and very disrespectful! I would avoid this restaurant at all costs, not good for family day out atall. Food is dreadfull also

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kurtism555 . 2022-04-26

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Staff are extremely rude and the food is not worth anythmore than a pound ! Disgusting service and horrible set up avoid at all costs ! Had better food from tescos microwave meal

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Kurtis Murray . 2022-04-20

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Reservation online doesn't work. You can to call despite bookings page on their website. Got there just to get turned away by rude staff that gave rubbish excuse as to why our online booking cannot be accepted. Lady at reception very rude.

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hawkinsb28 . 2022-04-04

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Booked online and turned away at the door. Website didn’t work which isn’t their fault, but the fact this wasn’t advertised is quite poor. Embarrassing, for everyone.

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Maxiboy . 2022-04-02

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After moving into the village it was a delight to find this indian restaurant. The food is varied and tastes wonderful.

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Chris Hone . 2022-03-06

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Haven't been for a while but glad to see the service and food is superb as always. Everyone loved their meals, I had a Lamb Buhna and the meat was so soft! Busy restaurant but the food still came out in good time 😊 Great staff too, highly recommend! My favourite Indian 👍

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M B . 2022-01-29

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Wonderful food as usual, excellent service.

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Neil Smith . 2021-11-08

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This is the 3rd take away we have had over the last 6 months, and because there is not alot of choice in the area you keep giving it a go but we have had enough. Portions are getting smaller, containers half full , lack...

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Discover60166964870 . 2021-10-21

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Visiting here on holiday. Popped in thinking it would be empty on a random Tuesday. We were wrong. There were loads of people, who all clearly already knew just how fantastic Riverside Spice is. Best food we've had in a long time, of any sort....

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Claire W . 2021-09-28

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How this place has received so many good reviews I do not know. We were visiting area and were told good food, we WERE disappointed. Lack of flavour, lack of meat. We certainly wouldn't recommend.

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Antonina Breen . 2021-09-11

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Cant think of a better place to eat in the local area and can't think of a better place to eat curry period.

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T9357ERphilg . 2021-08-30

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This is absolutely the best place ever! Food and service is amazing we highly recommend it to everyone. Thank you

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Samantha Smith . 2021-08-16

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Incredible food and great service. Possibly the best curry I have ever had.

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Annie Loveday . 2021-08-01

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Visited Riverside for first time based on reviews on TripAdvisor. Wasn't disappointed. Very Covid aware, hand gel on entering, all staff wearing masks who time. Even noticed one waiter cleaning the menus. Spotlessly clean, tables well apart. Food was fabulous, generous portions, huge poppadoms, brilliant...

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ray162 . 2021-07-27

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Had a beautiful Indian highly recommended friendly service and very clean warm and welcoming definitely will book again

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R561KCheidic . 2021-07-14

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Went to Riverside Spice last night for my son’s birthday, the staff were very nice & friendly. The food was absolutely amazing & you couldn’t fault the service. The restaurant was spotless & immaculate. Will definitely be going back in the future.

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KathG61 . 2021-07-14

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Fantastic food ,new to the area,just found our regular curry house 👍

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Justin Horsnell . 2021-07-10

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The food was so good and the staff was spot on I wood recommended to friend and family 👪

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Dennis Foster . 2021-07-02

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Good food good service had a great night.

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Cracker . 2021-06-28

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We all enjoyed a fantastic evening - food is as great as ever, with good service. The Butter Chicken is amazing... highly recommended.

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seb_angela . 2021-06-28

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You can always be assured of a perfect meal here be that in the superbly designed restaurant or as a take away. The menu is very extensive and caters for a variety of palates. It is always piping hot and cooked fresh. The staff are beyond polite and helpful and are some of the most courteous staff you are ever likely to meet. It's clear as to why this Indian restaurant wins so many awards.

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Robs Views . 2021-06-17

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The food and service is lovely and very reasonable for prices. The pina colada cocktail is a must try

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Kasia Kaczmarska . 2021-06-05

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The service here is great, very attentive, however the food was not great. We were recommended but were left slightly disappointed.

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Trina A . 2021-05-22

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Went once before and was absolutely delicious, so went there for our first meal in a long time and to be honest was really disappointed no flavour to the food and very bland but the service was good

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Matt Willis . 2021-05-21

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My last visit to the restaurant 3 years ago was good I even left good review Yesterday,our first take away from the restaurant and I must say what a disaster! We were ill all night ..with sickness,stomach pains and cold /hot flashes. After contacting the...

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Ewa2280 . 2021-03-27

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My partner and I wanted an Indian takeaway Saturday evening but as we are not from the area, we were slightly cautious as to where to order from. We saw how great the reviews were for this place and decided to give it a go....

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MICHELLE S . 2020-12-05

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Excellent food - great service as always.

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Tony Gearey . 2020-10-29

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Great service and fabulous food

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Colette Mortimer . 2020-10-29

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Disappointed. Have visited here many times for eat in and been impressed. Unfortunately had a takeaway last night and cannot say the same, tasteless, tough lamb and soggy paratha. Jalfreazi...no taste and the rice was dry and definitely not pillau. Shame.

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Dave James . 2020-10-18

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Had a lovely takeaway during lockdown. Great food and service as always. Reluctant to get a takeaway from anywhere so had to choose the best.

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jameshM9156NN . 2020-08-05

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Great staff, service, and food. A very friendly venue for a great evening out. I will return.

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Bernie Tompsett . 2020-07-18

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Absolutely lovely Indian with a great menu and fantastic staff :-) The music nights are a MUST!!

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Elliott Brock . 2020-03-03

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Phenomenal selection of different Indian and Persian dishes. Tandoori Mixed Grill and Damsek dishes are exceptional.

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141ChrisC141 . 2020-02-29

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Busy Saturday night but service was good and food excellent.

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Sarah Adlem . 2020-02-24

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Well what a cracking curry house. I have often passed this place and honestly thought it a bit scruffy on the outside. Having spent an evening here I can now say that it is one of the best in the area. Loads of choice on the menu with some new takes on traditional dishes. The service is exceptional and definitely the best I have experienced for a long time. Delicious food Riverside, you just need to lower the lighting to create a more ambient atmosphere. For anyone who hasn’t been here you need to give it a go, well worth the effort. They’ve won awards and also have music evenings.

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Pablo Mack . 2020-01-30

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This place has absolutely gone down hill. If you want a tasteless watery curry with no flavour and about 1 piece of chewy chicken in it, then this is the place to go. The naan bread was also extremely greasy and of poor quality. I explained all of this to the manager and was told this is how it is meant to be. AVOID this place

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L . 2020-01-16

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Came here with the wife as we fancied travelling somewhere different and it didn't disappoint. Great food great service from Imran. Food was presented well and didn't take long to come at all even with a fairly busy night. If I do pass in the future I will return but till then keep up the great work and all the best!

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Mahbub Ali . 2020-01-07

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Went here with my wife as we fancied to travel out somewhere different for a meal. Nice clean restaurant, food was great, presented well and Imran the waiter excellent and very friendly. The food came out without taking to long even with the restaurant fairly busy. If I'm ever by that way I will return in the near future. Keep up the great work all the best.

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209maca . 2020-01-06

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Unbelievable food. Doesn’t leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable after. Best Indian I’ve ever had!

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Niccicoyi . 2019-12-08

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1st class Resterant Very clean and inviting as you walk in.staff polite friendly always at hand and helpful when wanting any advice on menu,whatever you choose Brilliant . RECOMMENDED IN EVERY WAY

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Margaret Crouch . 2019-12-07

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Food is great, staff are friendly and efficient, good atmosphere, restaurant is really clean and well maintained. Can't fault it at all. Great evening

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Thomas Fryatt . 2019-12-07

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An absolutely outstanding restaurant with amazing, authentic Indian food. It's been my local for many years and I've eaten here countless times, I couldn't recommend it enough! If you're in the area and looking for a truly top-class Indian restaurant, look no further!

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Peter Warner . 2019-12-03

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Very good service, comfortable restaurant, good food. Worth a visit.

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Celia Shute . 2019-11-30

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9 of us ast down for an excellant meal with great service and atmosphere ,We have eaten here many times and always good value.Reading other reviews really do not understand where Beth was in August!!!!Please dont change anything as flavours good whether hot or mild.

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graham e . 2019-11-27

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Always a very enjoyable time, very attentive staff.

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Lynda Taylor . 2019-11-21

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Delightful evening, staff attentive, not pushy. Food delicious

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Neta Devereux . 2019-11-17

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Lovely meal and lovely staff. Haven't been before but due to glowing recommendations on trip advisor and i wasn't disappointed. Not being before i didnt think we'd have to book mid week but when we arrived it was rather busy, but luckily we were seated very quickly. Had a lovely chilli massala, kopazi and mushroom rice, along with onion and mushroom bahji, poppadoms and naan bread (between 2 people). Was plenty enough food. You could easily share a rice and naan. Lovely experience, lovely food and lovely staff.

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576annalisew . 2019-11-06

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This is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Colchester with a great menu and friendly staff.This place is open in the day at a superb and beautiful location. Emran and Hussein are very friendly staff and more than happy to discuss the menu options.Look out for a very rare white Egret fishing in the river next to the restaurant.

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PaulHDude . 2019-10-22

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First time and really quite liked it. Food was not all heavy spices and sauces and leant on good fresh ingredients. Letting it down was too high a price and no atmosphere. Big negative is size of car park for main road setting.

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Malcolm Easton . 2019-10-14

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I personally feel this is the best Indian restaurant for many miles. Friendly staff and always good food. Love it when they have their entertainment nights, but you need to book quickly for those.

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Prior1957 . 2019-09-20

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Excellent food and service and the staff are friendly

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Terry Thompson . 2019-09-19

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We’ve been going to the Riverside Spice for many years and on every occasion it’s been fantastic, great food and service and an enjoyable evening, always busy which has to be a good sign.

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mph1722018 . 2019-09-14

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We had a fab birthday meal here for my mum. Food was great and so was the service and atmosphere! Will be visiting again!

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Charlotte Saunders . 2019-09-11

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Atmosphere was relaxed, the staff were very friendly and jokey , we found the food and menu to be really nice and not at all expensive. We all really enjoyed it and was lovely and full. All in all a lovely evening.

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LukeMJarrold . 2019-09-10

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Food and service was fine, however not a quiet restaurant.

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sandra lee . 2019-09-05

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Lovely food and great service. Highly recommend.

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Sharon mead . 2019-08-22

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First time here. Packed! Oo should be great. Starters were average, main course was actually spice/ taste free! Awful. Left prawn Bhuna and Lamb E Doula and brinjal bhaji and sag paneer. No flavour to any of it. No heat. No spice. Nada. We eat out a lot and we’ve complained once in 4 years together. Had to complain. Shocked at how bland it was. They bought the full bill over and we said we weren’t paying for the main meals (which we didn’t eat!). He said it was what we ordered but I don’t recall it saying ‘taste and spice free’ on the menu. Finally agreed to pay for what we ate. Will not be visiting, recommending or even thinking about it ever again!!! Do not go!! Trust me.

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BethF154 . 2019-08-10

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The BEST Indian restaurant in Essex

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Maria Azpilicueta . 2019-08-01

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