Shamrat Indian Brasserie in Maidstone

The best place around to get a curry, service is second to none and every dish is cooked to perfection, usually need to book as they are always so busy . The staff are the best too, kind and knowledgeable too.

The staff are so attentive and friendly. The food is delicious. We also appreciated a ‘drink on the house’ at the end of our meal. The Shamrat is our favourite Indian restaurant.

The Shamrat is a very unique restaurant, I don't think I have ever had reason to complain and the staff have worked there for ages which says something on its own. From the welcome in the reception to the table service all the staff are pleasant and professional. Great value for money best in town.

I’m afraid it was just average, wrong plates of rice given , sharing platter but came out on separate plates ,over attentive on drinks , felt very rushed once we finished our main, had a lot better

Great food but our poppadoms were stale so got sent back. Service a bit slow, i think short on staff. One of us was seeved food a whike after the rest.

Absolutely Perfect Blend of flavours, the very best cusine. Very Friendly staff, Always very welcoming and never disappoints. .

The food was okay (not exactly Indian taste) but customer service was great.

While I’ve been to Shamrat time and time again over many years I’ve never gone fully vegetarian. We ordered off the sides list and didn’t look back. I can confirm from previous experience that the meat options are also great but the vegetable courses, hidden away at the back of the menu, offered something different and were delicious. The staff were kind and attentive but not too fussy. This part of Maidstone has some great restaurants and pubs but can be overlooked due to being out of town and tatty but it’s definitely worth the trek.

Fantastic food & service. Definately recommend

Great friendly service & the food was delicious! None of the dishes were laden with oil, all really fresh and cooked perfectly. With lovely layers of spices

The Shamratvwas amazing, the staff are always so lovely and the food was superb! Thank you

once again a great experience, 12 of us booked in we had the separate dining area, treated brilliantly by all the staff, food superb, and catered for odd requests not strictly on the menu. when they found out it was mums 99th birthday supplied an ice-cream cake and candle, even sang happy birthday.

First takeaway tonight to bearsted and have to say food was beautiful.

Quality service, quality food, can not complain

The food and the service was excellent. Staff were very friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant. I wish all the staff a happy new year.

Food was very tasty, my curry was delicious and I have no complaints however my partner got very sick after his curry not sure if it was a coincidence or the curry itself, felt like the rice may have been reheated which made him poorly. The restaurant is lovely itself however I felt the night was slightly spoilt but how quick you are rushed out of your table, starters/dinner/dessert everything was done in 45 mins and it felt like they wanted the table back quick as possible, great if you want to be in and out but if your there for a romantic meal with you partner you don’t feel like you get much time

Just went there, 5 minutes ago, there is a beautiful angel eating there like a goddess , right now , she is Wow xx oopsy, Soz - Food is cracking too, but the girl...... Wow, son is pretty kule too, great keyboard player

Absolutely fantastic food, service, all round restaurant. Our family favourite

It pains me to leave an adverse comment for this restaurant. In 35 years, I have never had a bad experience. So, in fact, I'm this review will be on the Takeaway service offered. Last night, I paid £58 for 2. 1 asked for food to be delivered at 8pm, it turned up at 7pm! 2. Item missing off order, but instead had an extra rice which wasn't required 3 Jalfrezi not hot and spicy, but rather very stodgy. I really don't like my food turning up too early as I always think it's the night befores re-hash, and I think in this case, it may well have been. All in all, it was a really disappointing experience, and not one Sandy would have been proud of. I've been put off from ordering for a while now 😞

Honestly the best food I have tasted in a very long time. Thank you for a lovely evening, we will definitely be back and we will be recommending your wonderful restaurant to all our family and friends. UNREAL FOOD

Excellent food and service …. would highly recommend this gem of a restaurant

Food was fantastic as per usual. Went for a work Christmas meal and everyone really enjoyed their meal. Can not recommend enough.

First time coming here. Amazing food and would definitely come back again. The mixed grill was amazing.

Best Indian restaurant for a long way and has been for a long time! Food is delicious, with every dish we’ve tried better than the last. Worth every penny. Quite a small intimate restaurant (maybe 15 tables) but lots of attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

There was six of us and we were served quicky and courteously. The food was very tasty and the staff and manager were very atentive.

Booked a table for a work night. And couldn't fault the service. Always offering drinks and checking in. Food was brilliant, not 1 complaint from a fussy group

Daughter’s birthday curry the staff always make her and us feel special. Always a pleasure to visit and eat at the Shamrat

Lovely food and staff very pleasant. Complimentary drink after meal was an unexpected surprise. Does get rather noisy on a Saturday night. .

Service was excellent! Food very very tasty all agreed!! It was packed so very obviously a favourite for many! We will definitely be eating there again! Bill was £50 pp including plenty of drinks! They even bothered to give my sister a little cake n candle for her birthday! Very lovely!!

Very nice place, good food and friendly people

Lovely food as always but quite expensive

A wonderful place for a meal, amazing curry house which never disappoints, have been a regular returning customer for 20 years.

Honestly, cannot rate this place high enough. Staff amazing and food on an another level. 😋 if you're passing Do not pass and stop off and have the best curry in the country.

Lovely restaurant, lovely food & lovely staff. We visited for a family meal & thoroughly enjoyed it, the best food I have tasted & we were very well looked after. We will definitely be back!

As always great food and service .

Had a great time. The food was excellent, the waiting team were attentive and engaging but not overly so and the service was quick. The place isclearly very popular with a range of customers (couples and smaller and larger groups) and a good buzz.

The food was wonderful. Great menu with a lot of choice and both of us had a starter and main. The food was prompt and hot, thoroughly recommend Shamrat if you’re in Maidstone.

Cracking food and service. Busy so book. Had mix of all sorts and every dish was excellent.

One of the best Indian restaurants we have ever eaten in. Delicious fresh food and great service. Thank you!

Been coming here for years. Consistently excellent!

Great experience and food was amazing 👏

Excellent food and service but the restaurant is far too noisy. The staff kindly moved us to a quieter corner but the noise level was still too high for comfort.

We celebrated our anniversary with my son and his wife - end of our meal we received a complimentary bottle of cava which was a lovely end to a fantastic service & meal, it was a really lovely night! Thankyou Shamrat excellent as usual xxxx

Amazing food, go for the specials you won't be disappointed. Great quality food at very reasonable prices and the staff are just superb. They give the place that ambience that says, welcome and enjoy the experience.

Absolutely incredible meal, the staff were all so friendly, and perhaps the best paneer shalshlik we’ve ever had.

Korma has a very strange taste to it never had one this bland/ tasteless

Very good friendly service. Food was very good. Tell tale sign of a good restaurant is freshly cooked popadoms crispy and light rather than stale ones found elsewhere. Nan bread also perfect.

Very good friendly service. Food was very good. Tell tale sign of a good restaurant is freshly cooked popadoms crispy and light rather than stale ones found elsewhere. Nan bread also perfect.

Excellent place and food , great atmosphere and service.

Excellent place and food , great atmosphere and service.

We had a great experience. Unfortunately we were placed at a table next to a group of lads, so it was incredibly noisy. However we were re-seated and able to enjoy the meal and good company. Thank you

Always enjoy our meals here, food was outstanding and service with a smile as usual. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!

The best Indian restaurant in Maidstone service was excellent atmosphere perfect food oh so yummy l had a Chicken Balti absolutely fantastic would definitely recommend

As always warm welcome, fantastic food with amazing flavours and great service. My absolute favourite Indian restaurant to go to.

Still and always has been the best curry in Maidstone. Great service, friendly staff, top quality food. Particularly recommend the Chicken Jal Masala, Lamb Shank, Chicken Shashlik, Lamb Shaslik, Sag Paneer, Onion Bhajis, Lamb Balti, Jinga Delight, Duck Salon.... Not that I have sampled all the menu over the last 30 years of going there!

First visit based on recommendations from friends and it was excellent . The food was superb, as was the presentation and super attentive and friendly staff. Flavours were incredible and quality of ingredients shone through too. Will definitely return and thanks to the team for a wonderful evening.

The staff were friendly and went out of there way to ensure we had everything we needed. The food was excellent and fresh. We all agreed that we would like to go again in the evening. Would recommend.

Visited Shamrat on a Friday night for my Wife's birthday. We were running late so I phoned to advise and the lady said it wasn't an issue. Aircon when we got there on a day that was 32⁰C outside was dreamy. The food and service was great, we're both vegetarian. Still the best curry out in Maidstone, so flavoursome. My wife said it was the best curry she's ever had!

Just good. This is what you want when eating Indian. Honest food, good staff, fair prices.

I feel I must, firstly, contextualise my service rating: I felt that the waiters (as affable and accommodating as they were) were far too fussing, in that they were constantly hovering and must have come into our alcove 20-30 times during the duration of our meal, just to see if any of our party had finished a plate for them to take away. In the main, you just want to have your meal without interruption and without having to constantly move out of the way of waiters clearing up around you (different members finish eating at different times, and so if you don't wait 'til EVERYBODY has finished, before clearing away dishes, that way, you avoid interrupting the meal several times). In addition to this, we were asked about about our wine glasses by 3 or 4 different waiters, who each seemed determined to take them away from us, despite us telling the original chap that we wish to keep them for wine for after we'd ordered. This all aside (as minor as it was) the service we received was otherwise excellent: the waiters were accommodating, personable and happy. Every single one of our party complimented the cuisine, for its flavour and quality (something that Shamrat is locally known for)...the quantity of meat was very generous too; napkins, menus and wine glasses were of that 'cut above' standard you would expect for such a fine dining establishment as this. Add to this, a fully stocked bar and a buzzing atmosphere, and 'Shamrat' has to be the best place to have a curry in Maidstone. p.s. I mean DUCK? How many places can you opt for duck curry?

Lovely food great service!! Will be going back again..

Excellent service, and as always, the food was absolutely out of this world.

Visiting Maidstone and a local pub told us we should come here. What a great recommendation. Food was a level above, really delicious, and staff very charming. Would love to come back.

Been coming to the Shamrat for 20 years now! Food is amazing and the best Indian I’ve ever tasted. The staff are always polite, friendly and professional, they make you feel welcome.

Absolutely magnificent all round. Staff, atmosphere, food were all perfect. It literally couldn't have been better. 👌

Excellent as always, never had a bad experience and this is always my go to Indian.

Thank you for a fantastic evening. Wonderful food and wonderful service,. It is a lovely, always our go to indian restaurant.

Best indian I've EVER had ! We had a delicious delivery ! Being new to the area it was a fantastic suprise to find our favourite take away- we will be dining in next time. Thank you 🙏

Friendly welcome. Staff ready to help with making choices from the large number of dishes on menu including beef lamb, fish and prawn. Excellent main courses ranging from mild through to hot and spicy.Tried "Hariyali Jhinga" king prawns cooked in tandoor which was very enjoyable. A friend tried Lamb shank and thought it very good. All 4 of us had a great evening. Value for money. Going again soon!

Brilliant service from start to finish. Food was amazing

Exceptional service from the moment we walk for the door really great with children kept paying them nice attention and making them feel at home. Food was lovely 🥰

Exceptional service from the moment we walk for the door really great with children kept paying them nice attention and making them feel at home. Food was lovely 🥰

Had a great evening with 3 friends who were visiting Maidstone for our annual golf. None of my pals had been to Shamrat before but all of them commented on the excellence of the food and the warmth of the welcome. Excellent evening - Maidstone’s best curry house!

Another fabulous curry at Shamrat, staff so friendly and welcoming. Food, as always, freshly cooked and hot. Shamrat is by far the best Indian restaurant and is certainly our go to. We also order takeaways and never disappointed

Lovely restaurant. Amazing food! Great atmosphere and service :)

Always wonderful food, every time, always consistent and friendly, food was brilliant last night. This is why we come back to the Shamrat as we know we won't be disappointed. 🌻🌻😎🙌

1st time at the shamrat, after many recommendations, lovely food, service was friendly & attentive, will be back!

The best Indian in Maidstone, food,staff and service is amazing special mention to Jaffa always friendly and makes our visit lovely will be back again soon

Great as always, service and food excellent

Excellent service, we were a large table and all of the food came out on time and hot. Everyone said their dish was delicious!

Absolutely spot on. Brilliant service, even though they are obviously very popular, they manage so well. Food was delicious, service was attentive and they even put a sparkler on the birthday cake for us.

10 out of 10. Lovely atmosphere, food and service. Perfect for going out for a meal in a group, all the dishes were great for sharing as curries come in large bowls. Most of the dishes were accompanied by a single portion of rice. We were given complimentary poppadoms to start which were accompanied by beautiful sauces, their special shamrat sauce being the most flavourful. After our main we were also given heated towels and complementary dessert chocolates. Overall very great experience, would definitely go again

Another fantastic meal at Shamrat. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and attentive, friendly service. We’ll be back very soon.

We visited Shamrat for a celebration meal on a Monday evening. We were immediately shown to a table (we hadn't booked) and from that point we were treated so kindly by the wait staff. The food was excellent, with an impressive range of delicious dishes on offer. Particular highlights were the paneer masala and the excellent naan bread. The food was cooked and served with care, and I had a wonderful time - we will surely return, and I won't hesitate to share this place with family and friends when they visit Maidstone.

Lovely lovely lovely. I can't rate this restaurant high enough. 5 stars and many more added on for the hospitality and the great food they serve. Superb again guys. See you all again next month.

Lovely Food, attentive staff, great atmosphere and very helpful with a birthday celebration. We were last here 15 years ago, it was really good then, and I am pleased to say till is! Thanks

This was excellent. Very good food, attentive service in a great atmosphere. Although not in a great location, I would recommend a visit.

This restaurant never disappoints.Fabulous flavours coming out of this kitchen and a team of table staff who work hard to make this the best restaurant of its kind.We ,a table of 7 , had a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience.Many thanks.

Incredible food and service, we will be coming back! Great choice of food , the staff we greatly helpful in refining the choice, Naan breads were too good!

Just a delicious takeaway tonight. Thank you Shamrat. Beautifully cooked, the freshest little green salad and onion salad, popadoms, and bahjis. Our main meals were delicious, a good size, very tasty. Delivery was very speedy too.

Food was great and decent portion sizes. Staff very friendly. The place was full, every table being used, that alone tells you how good the place is. I don’t live anywhere near and was meeting friends but would happily travel all the way there again.

Another great meal at the Shamrat with a warm welcome every time.

Great place for special evening out. Friendly staff and atmosphere.Helpful staff. Feel looked after throughout time there. Extensive menu. Presentation of dishes excellent. Very enjoyable, we tried dishes containing prawns but beef and lamb looked equally delicious. Wide choice of drinks including range of gins with a locally distilled one. Nearly all tables occupied all the time we were there. If you like Indian/ Bangladeshi cooking it’s well worth a visit. Would be surprised if you could do better anywhere in London

Another outstanding evening with excellent food and service. Not many establishments seem to appreciate your business nowadays, but the Shamrat excels in making you feel welcome and valued. Thank you Lee and staff for another wonderful evening.

Another outstanding meal at The Shamrat last week, party of 15 in for lunch and the food was amazing as it always is, staff were very friendly and attentive. We have been dining in The Shamrat for 10 years+ and there isn't anywhere to compare to it. Its simply the best!!! Lee

My third or fourth time visiting and the food is always excellent, and the staff are always so lovely

Well established restaurant on the Maidstone curry house scene. It's been here a long while for good reason - excellent service, very attentive but in no way intrusive. The standard of food is also great - well presented and very tasty. I did feel the food was pricey, but you do get an excellent all round dining experience.

Staff were brilliant. Food was generous and tasty.

Another return visit back to the best Indian in Maidstone and it didnt disappoint. We were a large group of 9 and our service was exceptional. No request was too big or too small for the amazing staff and the food was incredible as always!

Been coming to this restaurant for many years. The food is wonderful, the staff friendly, the restaurant is clean and has a great atmosphere. No wonder they’re so busy! Would definitely recommend.