Shanaz in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

After exploring Falmouth for most of the day … we searched for an Indian restaurant on Trip Advisor & booked Shanaz for 5:30 pm It is a lovely restaurant … the welcome was great & the staff were very helpful. It was probably the best Chicken Tikka Balti I have had !! It was a bit expensive @ £45 for 2 curries … 1 rice … 1 Naan Bread & 1 Leminade … but worth every penny

Lovely restaurant, great menu & service. Attentive & quick service. Although we were a large party our meals all came out together.

Me and the wife are on holiday in Newquay and couldn’t find a Indian with good reviews, so search the internet and found shanaz. Just under a 30min drive and I can honestly say it was absolutely beautiful, staff was very professional and polite, nothing was to much and met all our needs. We will definitely go again before we go back home to nottingham next week. If u are looking for an authentic Indian, this is the place to go.

Oh, this was gorgeous. We just had a takeaway that my husband picked up for four of us. It was, without a doubt, the most delicious Indian food we've had in years. Tasty, true to the description, so very delicious. We will definitely be back again!

We just found rge best restraunt ever. Staff were amazing and so was the food. Just tottally the best night. Thank you for a wonderful night

I took my wife out to a concert at the Hall for Cornwall, Truro - a post Christmas/New Year treat for us both, including dinner at The Shanaz in the treat. It was early evening - 6.45pm. The restaurant was noticeably cold. We ordered drinks and food. On arrival - the food was not hot (no pre-heated plate table warmers) and by the time we wanted to put additional food onto our plates - it was more -or-less cold. The quality of the food was "mediocre" I did not want to complain to the waiter (who was extremely nice) -or upset my wife - as this was a "special occasion" However, on arriving home - my wife thanked me for the "special treat" but on exchanging notes - we both agreed that we were jointly "disappointed" with the meal - and when I told her what it had cost - she was not pleased.

Visited for the first time to celebrate a birthday. There was 10 of us & we had pre-ordered. The service was exemplary. We weren’t rushed & the atmosphere was relaxed. The food was great. A couple of us had the Panasia chicken which was moist & tender. A couple of the party are fussy eaters & tried it & both loved it. Family also had korma’s, Bhutan & jalfrezi & all were enjoyed. The only disappointment was the deserts. They are just very frozen ice cream & nothing to write home about. Would definitely go back.

One of the best curries we have ever had! So fresh and tasty we would definitely come again should we be in the area.

I have been a customer of Shanaz for something like thirty years, with my work colleagues and my wife, and have found it to be the very best Indian restaurant I have experienced. (I am seventy-seven and have enjoyed Indian restaurants in London and elsewhere for most of my life). Unfortunately, something has changed since my last visit some months ago. My wife and I (who live some forty miles from Truro) were not far away one weekday evening and decided it might be nice to pay a visit so phoned and booked a table. (Just previously the restaurant had announced its sudden closure but hadn't advertised that it had re-opened). We arrived and were shown to a table quite as usual, one other table was occupied, and we ordered our meal, which was pretty much the same meal we usually order. The service (by a new waiter) was perfectly as expected. The food, however was not. Firstly, my wife and I always start with a popadom each with the accompanying pickles/sauces but, on this occasion, the pickles/sauces were completely different from those which we've always enjoyed before and, not very good quality. We have different main meal dishes (my wife is vegetarian) together with a rice, potato, dhal and naan bread all of which were very bland and uninteresting, all of this accompanied by two beers for me and two glasses of wine for my wife. The meal was VERY disappointing for both of us. The most shocking part of the evening came with the bill which was over £80!!!! This was a huge shock because, in the past, our bill has never been more than £55. NEVER. Unfortunately, I think that, approaching eighty, we won't be driving to Truro any more for an Indian meal, which, after all these years, is very disappointing.

100% Excellent food , Excellent staff , we have eaten here many times now we can only say try it, ourselves and all our friends & family agree . The food is so tasty unlike some Indian Restaurants bland you can taste all the different herbs and spices, and their sizzling dish are my favourite, with a ice cold draught Indian lager . The take away service food is exactly the same bloody lovely enjoy folks . Richard & Sarah. Well done lads keep up the good work .

I was here to collect a takeaway order.once home we discovered the following.lentil dahl was like soup and runny.biriyani came without sauce and lacking in flavour.mango chutney very poor flavour and lacking mango chunks.for price paid poor quality

Excellent, first class food? Service and ambiance!! Went with my young family, waiters were lovely. Will be back. The big man who likes your naga

Wow I’d go as far to say this was probably the best Indian meal I’ve had , the flavors were delicate but delicious, cooked to perfection, comfortable atmosphere, staff attentive

While traveling throughout the UK and having the opportunity to explore Cornwall, this was without question the finest meal we had on our adventure. Not only was our meal essentially perfect, but when paying our bill, I casually asked our wait person about the 'orange coffee' listed on the menu, which led to the most fascinating, in depth explanation of exactly how they make the coffee - the type of liqueur used and the differences of each. Samples were then offered with an encouragement to taste and compare - something simply unheard of in this day. If in Truro, Cornwall, go to the Shanaz Restaurant , relax for a while and enjoy.

We had a chicken tikka masala takeaway last night and it was very poor. The sauce was very watery and tasted incredibly bland. The nan breads were tough and rubbery and the side dishes were also very bland what a disappointment. We’ve had this takeaway many times in the past and the masala usually has a thick deep red sauce and tastes lovely. Sadly this is not the first time this has happened and can only assume there is more than one chef, one is awesome the other ?! I’m afraid it’s just too much money to waste and we will not be coming back.

We had a wonderful dinner at Shanaz. This was because of the fantastic food. Every dish was a delight. But it was the staff that got us there. We told them what we (4 people) liked and disliked, and they steered us perfectly to the right dishes. Wish we lived here!!!

Found on Trip advisor, great food with a varied choice and the service was excellent, thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

The food was delicious, the service was excellent and great value for money. The best Indian food we've tasted in Cornwall.

We went on invitation from our youngest son and his fiancée, whilst waiting for them to arrive we got talking to the gentleman and told him what we liked, he recommended additions to our food, it did not disappoint, so a big thank you to this person. I can’t have anything spicy and had the makhani, it was just right, my husband had the chicken biryani with a bit of heat, he really enjoyed it. A lovely atmosphere, and we will return again

Nice modern but cosy environment, with fresh flowers on the table. Friendly, attentive service. Food was very tasty and good portion sizes. Would definitely eat there again.

Last minute decision to dine out. The menu is really impressive- lots of unusual dishes as well as the favourites. Try the Chicken Satkora. Super refreshing citrus dish and really friendly staff. Will be back for sure

We eat out very often, and we must say Shanaz Indian take away and especially eating in is 100% our favourite Indian by far in Cornwall highly recommend, the food is so tasty and the all the staff are so polite/ friendly, & helpful. Well done to you all .

Always fantastic food and service. Very good selection on the menu. We are frequent visitors because the service is always of a good standard.

The best Indian restaurant in Truro. Authentic, great food, great service and great value! And they deliver locally!

I’m not sure what other reviewers are comparing the curry to if they think it’s the best one they’ve ever had. I ordered several different curries for the group and each was bland (even the very spicy ones), no depth of flavour and not in...

Four of us had the most delicious currys we have ever had the waiters were very friendly and accommodating lovely atmosphere nothing too much trouble highly recommended the food all of it was delicious we shall definitely be returning for another meal

Guys, what can I say, tonight’s dinner was absolutely awesome, Naga Chicken, Chicken Panasia, and Sag aloo, we couldn’t ask for better. Consistent as ever. Many thanks Stuart and Jacqui.

Really enjoyed our visit, part of a large group booking, staff were friendly, food was very nice, happily visit again.

Superb food and good atmosphere. Quality waiters who were rightly proud and a pleasure to be with. I couldn’t have asked for more.

We haven't been here in a while but will soon be back. There were four of us and we each had a different starter and mains but everyone enjoyed everything and nothing was left. There is nothing to fault whatsoever, great menu choice (took us...

We’ve got takeaways from here several times, and a few times they’ve got our order wrong which is disappointing but we’ve always been patient and understanding. Unfortunately this visit was unacceptable in my opinion. We ordered a chicken tikka masala and a vegetarian masala, which...

When we want an Indian meal in Truro we always go to Shanaz restaurant. Our last visit was on 20 October 2022 as usual we had a quality, freshly prepared tasty meal. Service was friendly and excellent. Highly recommended.

Exceptional food and very attentive/knowledgeable staff! All of our questions were answered and good guidance given, which enabled us to make delicious choices.

Fairly good variety in the menu. Could have a few more options for the vegetables side dishes. Restaurant ambience could be better

We’ve lived in Cornwall for eighteen months or more and have been looking for a quality Curry house in Truro for some time but have yet to find one that came up to the quality that we’ve hoped to find. This was our first visit...

Beautiful food and excellent service. The menu is excellent. Lovely ambiance. Great place for a celebration or a Saturday night treat

The food was amazing so tasty and the portions were a decent size. The staff are so friendly and welcoming.

Indian restaurants can sometimes be really hit and miss, but this one was a hit for us. We got a takeaway, a lamb balti and a chicken dish with rice, onion bhajis and naan bread. Each dish was really good, tasted fresh and the meat...

Ordered online as unfortunately due to having a young puppy that we can't leave alone yet! The food was ready at the time given. Once back home, the food was still piping hot and the quality was, as usual, outstanding. Keep up the good work...

We are traveling in a large group and 15 of us arrived to dine Sunday evening. The staff was fantastic, gracious and funny. The food was delicious. We couldn’t have asked for better.

My brother, sister and I love Indian but usually get from our local. We booked a table here as a treat. It is absolutely amazing. The service is the best service. The friendliest and most helpful people. The popadom dips were so good! The mains...

Lovely restaurant. The food was absolutely fantastic. Excellent and friendly service. Highly recommend! Will be going back without doubt!

Popped in after a long drive with our 3 kids. Fantastic food, great fast service and made us feel very welcome 🙏 best food we have had in a long time

Ordered this food and spent close to £80, we drove it back to our accomodation which is a 8 minute drive away from the takeaway and the food was cold and all had to be reheated. We ordered the chicken Makhani and chicken tikka korma,...

I’ve just spent £90 on a take away, and it was so disgusting. I ordered a biryani, vegetable curry and it was really bland. There was supposed to be a tarmac dahl and they didn’t send it. The onion bhajis were soft and not crispy....

After the shabby treatment ewe received at the County Arms, the welcome at Shanaz could not have been more different - so friendly and helpful. The food was also excellent. Really enjoyed it

Karim and staff did an excellent job in organising and catering for a large group of my friends, all helping me to celebrate a big birthday. The food was, as always, excellent, as was the service. A big thank you

We parked in the Edward Street car park (free after 4, a short steep walk to the restaurant). Good food and friendly service.

Me and my family had a fantastic evening at the Shanaz. The food was amazing and the service was top class. Will definitely return again!

Every dish we've tried has been delicious and the Shanaz team are extremely friendly and kind. I must have had 40+ meals here and it's consistently excellent. We tend to take friends & family (that are visiting Truro from Wales/Kent/Midlands etc) with us and they...

Food is tasty, flavoursome and well presented. Chicken Makani with garlic naan is my personal favourite. Staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Even better 20% discount for pick up/collection. Ordered online and chose time to collect and food was waiting for...

I have been visiting the Shanaz for over 20 years and it is by far the best curry around. The dishes are Unique and genuinely delicious. I have celiac disease and they are extremely accommodating to the gluten free diet and I have never had...

Went as a group and were seated in a nice room where we could all hear each other. Table booked for 8 pm. Friendly service . My starter of vegetable samosa looked homemade and was nice but only tepid, would have been nicer hot. The...

We booked a table for 5.30 pm as we were going to the Halls for Cornwall, we were greeted on arrival, service was efficient and friendly. The drinks came quickly and our food was the best we have had in a long time dining out....

For me, Truro has a good selection of Indian restaurants. Over the years we’ve always felt obliged to share business across 3 of them. But as time goes by, we’ve become more and more loyal to Shanaz. Whether eating in or taking away, the standard...

Been a regular customer to Shanaz for a few years now. We've had takeaways and sit in meals and can honestly say never had a bad meal always recieve a friendly and warm welcome. As for the food the specials menu is great with the...

Karim and team are always friendly and polite with a good sense of humour! Plenty of menu choice. Excellent food. Would highly recommend. Helen

Karim and the staff at Shanaz catered for our party of 18 for a leaving do. Despite the large group size, the food came out hot, tasted delicious and the service was amazing. Really friendly team. We would all highly recommend eating here. Will certainly...

We really enjoy a good authentic Indian food. The Shanaz will not disappoint you, there is a great menu, the food is excellent and really good value. We know this as we have tried a number of restaurants serving similar cuisine and its just not...

My favourite Indian restaurant in Cornwall. The food is excellent, freshly prepared to order and very authentic. The staff are friendly, attentive and knowledgable. My mum had a few dietary requirements and the team were happy to chat through what was suitable for her. We'll...

We went into Truro on a very rainy evening during our holiday, having struggled to get a place to eat elsewhere because of Covid restrictions. Since two members of our family have a dairy allergy, we often have issues with menu selection. But the staff...

Honestly that was a cracker of a meal! The tandoori chicken was so tasty. Chicken makani was also unique and gorgeous! Even the little side salad was tasty. Lots of attention to detail. Thanks guys. I would have uploaded a picture but ate it all...

Fantastic food and service. Excellent menu choice, I would definitely recommend the lamb balti it was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Just returned from an evening at Shanaz, Truro. Food was absolutely delicious, couldn't fault but just need to say the staff completely lacked communication skills and had no interaction or personality at all.

We have been having shanaz for the last 5 years or so . We have tried most of the others in Truro but this place is something special. The taste and flavours of the dishes these guys create is next level. No one else comes...

The staff very friendly helpful and attentive. The food was just kind of ok though, Veggie curry was mediocre. The decor a bit loud. It wasn’t bade.

Where to start very unhelpful young staff ordered a drink the wrong thing turns up next we wait 20 minutes to place an order the restaurant was not busy waiting for popperdoms still waiting so ordered another drink which took another 15 minutes restaurant and...

Absolutely delicious food - great fresh flavours and great quantity chicken that didn’t have that re heated taste that so many restaurants have. We had a take away and had it in our garden and it was all delicious. Thank you.lovely friendly team as well.

The shanaz Indian restaurant in Truro was great, the staff were attentive and very professional. The naan bread was the best I’ve had for a very long time an the meal was superb. Highly recommend.

We ordered a takeaway for a group of 9, we weren’t quite sure what to order as we had a couple of people with different dietary requirements. Shanaz put together an amazing meal and advised us in different dishes, definitely some of the best Indian...

Great atmosphere, very good service. Lots of menu options and very accommodating. Would highly recommend. Managed to fit us in at short notice.

Was looking for a nice Indian restaurant and came across this place and we were not disappointed. Food was freshly cooked, delicious, not oily and the customer service was absolutely brilliant. They were really accommodating to my preference (chillies and very spicy food) and went...

We booked a table of 9 people fro my friend's birthday. The service was amazing, the staff excellent and the food was very tasty. I would definitely recommend and we will go back for sure. Thank you to the staff again for looking after us...

Shanaz is always our first choice for local Indian cuisine. A family run business with the sole focus of great food and fantastic customer service. They made our party feel very welcome and offered advice on some special vegetarian options. A great environment and fantastic...

Lovely dining room, starters very tasty. Large menu- halal. Curries were nice enough albeit the chicken and lamb need a little more flavour. Portions reasonable. Service generally good - though were encouraged to order one main per person.

Was in the area on holiday and took a chance. Really top class Indian Resturant. Excellent service and fantastic food. Recommended

We stayed in Truro for one night and chose this restaurant based on reviews online. The service was excellent and they catered well for vegans. It was also reasonably priced. My partner had one of their special curries and I had the chana masala. The...

We’ve recently moved house which is a 2 minute walk to Shanaz. We’ve lived here for 3 weeks and have already had 3 takeaways from here! Absolutely the best Indian we have ever had. Staff are so attentive and professional. The Shom Mulla and chilli...

I’ve been going to Shanaz for over 25 years , a long time before they moved to where they are situated now. I dont live in Truro anymore so haven’t been for a long time , until recently that is , and have ended up...

Incredible food, with great variation on the menu. Staff are incredibly friendly, polite and offer exceptional service. Overall great restaurant

Truro doesn't have a lot of great takeaway options and we have been disappointed in the past so tonight we tried Shanaz (during the England v Germany game when I decided I didn't want to cook). We have always enjoyed their food when we've eaten...

Amazing food and great hospitality all staff were friendly and polite highly recommend this restaurant

We recently visited Shanaz whilst on holiday in Cornwall and we absolutely fell in love! The food was very delicious, the staff took great care of us. The atmosphere was also very lovely with beautiful interior decor. Can’t wait to visit again soon!

We went for a family celebration for my sons 18th birthday. The food was excellent and the team were ultra efficient, friendly - faultless! The meal was tasty and fresh, and we enjoyed suggestions made my the Waiter. Service was prompt and we weren’t rushed...

My wife and I ate here on 16th June 2021. The decor of the restaurant is lovely and the staff were welcoming, attentive and keen to help diners choose a suitable meal. We shared a very good onion bhaji and then had Chicken Panasia and...

We recently visited to celebrate my dads 70th Birthday and the staff Made it a truly special evening, they went above and beyond what was expected by decorating the table with banners and balloons and even brought out a birthday cake for my dad which...

After spending £30 on a takeaway I expected more for the two of us.. very quick delivery and hot but the food wasn’t up to scratch.. korma sauce was bland and the chicken bhuna wasn’t a bhuna and was very salty.. the poppadoms weren’t crispy...

Best curry in Cornwall by a mile, amazing flavour and really good service. Would recommend any day of the week!

Beautiful atmosphere and decor. Very courteous and attentive staff. The food is high in quality and rich in flavours, spices. Definitely recommend for a fulfilling and satisfying evening out!

Highly recommend this restaurant for excellent service and food as always. Friendly staff and the food is tasty and flavoursome. Thank you for my cake. Much appreciated 😊x

Gorgeous decor, fabulous service, delicious authentic specialities, this is a high end Indian restaurant in the heart of Truro (park by the Magistrates Court nearby). All very covid-safe, well ventilated and distancing adhered to. We will definitely be back.

The food was a cut above the usual Indian food served in restaurants. The food was flavoursome and the quality of the ingredients was high. The service was attentive and knowledgeable. Portion sizes were generous. Very clean and COVID aware.

excellent food, great value for money and excellent service. i travel 9 miles to go to this indian resturant and have never been disappointed.

The food is excellent and unique in its flavours in comparison to other Indians. Being going for years and always consistent and having takeaways delivered for a fiver since the lockdown hasn't changed anything.

We have been to Shanaz many times and had lots of takeaways . Staff are always friendly and accommodating with excellent customer service. Highly recommended!

Great service, great food first class restaurant and take away. Staff knowledgeable about every dish on the menu and excellent on advice if not sure on what to eat.

As a vegan it is often difficult to find restaurants who are happy to cater but I Contacted shanaz a few days before and they were more than happy to help. They asked what sort of curry I enjoyed and adapted my favourites to suite...

Home delivery service, A lifeline during lockdown, as always, excellent food, prompt & friendly ,service, 10 out of 10, Chris & Judith Rhodes Throughout lockdown.

Just incredible food, once you eat here you won't want to touch another similar restaurant in Truro. We visit at least once a month.

After visiting the restaurant with my with heli, the kind gentleman in there provided great customer service and food there was AMAZING would definitely recommend this place to all family and friends!!!!!