Shantii in Sefton

Great food and a great value Sunday buffet plus you get the wonderful Ali 😊

The Chef's Special on the Sunday buffet menu is the best curry I have ever had. I will definitely be back.

Since Ali left this place has gone down hill. Third time now we have ordered a take away and they have forgotten something. Last year on my birthday meal out we waited an hour for service. Foods okay but never using them again. Went from the best in a ten mile radius to the worst. So sad!

I’ve just had a great birthday meal here with the family. Food was amazing and the service was just splendid. The two guys at the front of house went above and beyond making my birthday meal a memorable one. The chef also very much played his part too. Thank you Shantii we will most definitely see you soon! 😊

Just had the Sunday buffet in here. Highly recommended and great value for money. Staff couldn’t be any friendlier. Definitely will return 👌

THE best Indian restaurant in the north west. The service, the food and the atmosphere is the best. Nothing is too much for the staff, has been our local for years and will never change as the standards are impeccable. What a place!!

The food is the best Indian I have ever had. The service is just the best! The atmosphere is epic! Restaurant super clean and staff super friendly!! My favourite restaurant for any occasion! Love it here! ❤️

Best Indian restaurant in Formby by far coupled with superb customer service and delicious food a pleasure to dine at.

The Shantii does a Sunday buffet which is good value. The choice of starters is particularly good. The mains rely too heavily on chicken dishes for me personally, but the staff are pleasant and efficient, and you can eat as much as you want! With drinks and tip it was just over £20 per person.

Lovely Indian restaurant in Formby. Excellent quality food and the Sunday buffet is very good value, offering a range of starters and mains for just £14.95. Staff are very friendly too.

Met a lovely fella named AJ. Wonderful customer service. Would recommend to anyone!

Highly recommend this little restaurant to anyone craving an authentic Indian meal. Customer service was brilliant and the food was amazing with big servings. All curries are gluten free

Shantii is great! Ali and his team usually deliver to us. The food is always hot, the order exactly right, it’s always delivered swiftly and with a smile. The food tastes amazing too!

Another fantastic meal with the family . Sunday buffet. Lots of choice for all the family. Such friendly and helpful staff. Ali on hand as always to talk about the different starters and curries. Great idea of a buffet to try different curries. Will see you again soon.

Fantastic, authentic food. No need to say anything else.

The popadom chutneys were very poor, didn’t taste anything like they are meant to. Butter chicken was like Chinese chicken curry only blander. The lamb special was ok, jalfrezi just ok. Quite disappointing overall. We have tried all the Indians locally and this was the biggest letdown so far. Hopefully not always this poor and we have picked a bad day

Had the most lovely take away tonight for my birthday. The food was beautiful and fresh and plenty for 3 of us. Definitely be ordering again.

Shanti delivers to your door and it is the best Indian in Formby!! Recommend the Korma, Balti and Pilau rice. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

We had a fantastic meal with great service. The waiter was chatting and very helpful with the menu. Best meal we have had, would highly recommend.

We visited last night for the Sunday buffet. It was all really tasty. Good choice and vegetarian options too. Our little girl enjoyed herself too and wants to go again tonight! Thank you Shantii

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this remarkable Indian restaurant, where each dish left a lasting impression. The Machli Molee, a Bengali specialty, was simply amazing, showcasing the region's renowned expertise in fish curries. The Lamb Chops offered a unique twist with the addition of mustard, delivering flavors unlike any I've experienced before. The Seyal Shank was equally impressive, exuding top-quality taste and tenderness. The service was exceptional, with Manager Ali Jr. standing out for his attentiveness and knowledge. He effortlessly provided information on each dish and graciously addressed all my inquiries, making the dining experience truly memorable. I couldn't have asked for a better waiter. This restaurant comes highly recommended for its outstanding cuisine and impeccable service. I would love to regularly visit

I recently dined at SHANTII and was thoroughly impressed by the overall experience. The food was exceptional, with each dish bursting with authentic flavors and expertly crafted spices. The mint sauce served alongside the starters was simply outstanding, complementing the crispiness of the popadoms perfectly. The Shatkira Gosht, an authentic Bangladeshi dish, was the highlight of the meal, boasting a delightful blend of flavors that left me craving more. The rice, cooked to perfection, provided a wonderful base for the savory dishes, while the garlic and keema naan bread stole the show with their divine aroma and taste. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff members catering to our every need with a smile. The atmosphere was inviting, with warm lighting and tasteful decor adding to the dining ambiance. I would highly recommend this restaurant to both family and friends alike, as it truly offers a delightful culinary experience that is sure to please any palate.

Midweek was quiet. Sooooo tasty food, starter and main for 3 all plates were amazing and very tasty, lovely friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Ordered Korma. Tasted nothing like one and rice was bland no taste at all. Would not recommend . There are better Indian restaurants nearby.

Only 2nd day open. Teething trouble with service. Food was amazing!

I love this restaurant. The staff are very welcoming and polite. The food is so tasty, I'm a returning customer and haven't had bad meal or experience yet. Thanks everyone at Shantii.

Fantastic Food and amazing service well done 👏 see you soon

Absolutely delicious, we were a big table (15) and the service was excellent. My son isn't great with spicy food and he loved the lamb tikka starter and butter lamb main.

I ordered a takeaway and whilst I think the price is fair and the delivery driver pleasant I food upon delivery was not hot the naan breads cold one over cooked the other under seemed like batch cooked and reheated and the curry it’s self lacked depth and flavour and the chicken tasted as tho it was not marinated and was boiled separately then Added to the sauce Typical batch cooked base sauce spices added at the end chilled then heated to order won’t be quick to order again very disappointed I never complain at all but I have a big interest in this food and experience I know the inns and outs but this was not disguised well at all

Unfortunately, our overall experience at Shanti left a lot to be desired. Service was overbearing and the behaviour of the owner could only be described as obsequious. I think his name is Ali. The food was extremely average and lukewarm. The main constituents of the meal were tough and overcooked. Being typically English, we didn’t complain, however, when we received our bill we were charged for several items that we hadn’t had, including some expensive alcoholic drinks. Rather than apologising and rectifying the bill the owner actually had the audacity to suggest that the bill was correct. After an extremely embarrassing and somewhat heated discussion that could be heard by other diners they agreed to the disgraceful overcharge and corrected the bill. It goes without saying that we won’t be returning !!

Brilliant food and service as always!

Food was delicious and staff were very friendly especially Ali jr

Came here to get a takeaway. Lamb Jafrelzi, poppadom with dips, naan and pilau rice. Paid before I went to get something as there was a 20 minute wait. When I returned to get the food and left, the waiter came rushing out calling my name and was asking whether I paid. Immediately he remembered but I made sure that the team was aware that I did pay. I had to come back as the poppadom was crushed and he said sometimes it is the customer that crushes the popadoms when transporting in the car. I said that the customer is always right and that they should have better packaging. I said the lamb jalfrezi and pilau rice were cold. And he said that is the hottest they can heat it! Rather than cook it LOL. Anyway he never apologised for making a mistake about me paying him cash earlier. And tried to accused customers of breaking popadoms. I am not here to try and damage the reputation as I can see other review recently said the food was awful. It is to make sure others are aware and the standards tonight have dropped. 031223 1900hrs.

Simple dishes Bangladeshi. Great staff and service. Easy parking in front of restaurant. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. Menu comprehensive British Indian dishes, many choices.

Decent curry, but a little quiet for a Saturday night

Long-established Indian restaurant on the northern side of Formby. Very friendly service. Comprehensive Bangladeshi-style menu, well cooked and presented. Decor modern and well-maintained. Prices moderate.

Friendly staff, good food, fair prices. Overall very good.

After a long day at the Formby beach with family, friends and kids we were in search of a good halal restaurant nearby. We are glad we rang up here and booked a table. A modest sized, clean restaurant where 12 of us sat comfortably. All the staff were polite and dealt with every request. The food was of very high quality and catered exactly to our liking. Everyone enjoyed their meals, especially the garlic king prawn starter and the chicken saag were outstanding. Prices were fair too. We will definitely return on our next visit.

Have visited several times, although would not describe ourselves as regulars. Have never been disappointed. Linen cloths and napkins and an overall impression of care and cleanliness set you up for well cooked and presented food served promptly. If my other half was fonder of spicy food we would be here more frequently.

Husband and I have been a couple of times to this restaurant and it is great 👍 it was Friday evening and we hadn’t booked but they managed to fit us in although it was quite busy. Food was hot and very tasty, we couldn’t finish it all and look forward to coming again soon. Staff were helpful and attentive even though place was busy. Reasonable prices and great food, will return soon.

Very nice food and fast delivery

Great indian meal whilst caravaning in southport top service by the young waitress and waiters compliments to the chef thanks Try the alternative beer to cobra BANGLA well nice plus double the size bottle 660 ml 😀

Truly delicious Indian food We have the poppa dons and dips, light fresh and crispy Prawn chat, the bread was crispy but moist and the prawns were cooked to perfection Next we had the chicken tikka bhuna, wow !!!!!! Every slice was noted, it’s without doubt the best Indian fir miles around and the service is always fantastic

Very friendly, quite quiet sometimes

Had a takeaway tonight. Ordered a chicken korma, pilau rice and fries. The curry was like water and had no taste. The chicken had no taste to it. In fact everything was tasteless. What a waste of £22. We're never going back.

Just had the most fantastic takeaway delivered on time and piping hot. Both meals, the rice and the Nann bread were all well cooked and very tasty.

Consistently excellent on every level

This is the second time now I've got a takeaway and the chicken was inedible in both the dishes ordered. It was so chewy. It seems as it has been heated up. Ruined the meal as couldn't be eaten. This is a shame as when we go in the meals are lovely. They must know if they served this low standard in the restaurant people would send the food back, very disappointing. We should have taken it back!!

We had a wonderful experience tonight. The service was some of the best service we have ever received in a restaurant. Really friendly, welcoming staff. Made the children feel totally welcome. The server persuaded me to try something different and I was so grateful that he did. The food was delicious, great portions too. Really lovely restaurant feel and had a good atmosphere even though it was mid week.

Unlike anything I have ever tasted. Great staff, great atmosphere, great food! One of the best restaurants around.

Amazing staff, amazing food consistently. My favourite Indian restaurant!

A lovely meal, quality ingredients and freshly prepared. It was very quiet but midweek tends to be that way. The staff were attentive and couldn't do enough for us. The prices are reasonable and worth it for the standard of food.

12 of us went and the service and the food was exceptional.

Always excellent food and service! Cannot wait to go again!

Nice food but poor service and portions on the small side duck dish was all sauce and less than half a breast of meat

Very nice food thank you very much

Highly recommend! Food is sublime, service is excellent.

Excellent tasting Bangladeshi / Indian food, lovely attentive service and good value for money. We'll definitely go again.

Friendly attentive staff. First class service and the food was the best curry ever.

Lovely food great service and really friendly staff will go again 👍🏻

Nice food. Lovely clean well rub establishment

Great restaurant. Always looked after and food excellent

Beautiful restaurant. Popped in last minute from a beach road trip from manchester. Staff super friendly and welcoming. Food was EXQUISITE, flavours had lots of depth and good sized portions. You can always rate a place based on their lamb chops and these did not let us down, fell off the bone. Mackerel starter like something my grandma used to make, very authentic. Chicken and mince curry delish and the naan was freshly made. Really yummy, definitely come back if we were in area again.

Great food well prepared and served

We had to wait because of Ramadam ,they could cook until after 8 .the food was beautiful, had veggie korma and Ali made sure it was really good ,sometimes korma can be over sweet not here it really was delicious.

Ordered a take away very tasty, recommend. one of the best Indians I've had and I eat them a lot.

Great curry especially with the Shantyomiter to regulate our hot or not you have it!

Loverly place traveled 20 miles to eat here wasn't disappointed,staff really friendly and food very good definitely go again

Fantastic food, lovely service. All round brilliant

This is such a lovely restaurant. The food is outstanding and the hospitality is second to none. I would highly recommend this place for a quiet evening. One of the nicest meals I've ever had.

Excellent food, never had a less than enjoyable meal in all the years I have been eating there. Staff very friendly.

Met up with a friend who lives locally whilst working in Liverpool this week. The food was superb - beautifully balanced flavours that were simply divine. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. I look forward to working over this way again and having an excuse to vists Shantii again.

We moved to Ainsdale in 2018 and have tried several home delivery restaurants and you have nailed it for us! Thank you for excellent cuisine.

Only my second visit to the Shanti but on both occasions the service was first class and most importantly the food was excellent. I will certainly be returning again.

Amazing food and great Value for money. Very fresh and well presented. Will definitely be returning when we visit again

Great food and staff, highly recommend must try

Restaurant is very fresh clean and pleasant. The staff were lovely and the food amazing. 1st time I've been, it won't be the last. Thanks guys for a great evening.

Wanted to check out Formby beach and ended up having a meal in Shantii restaurant we were surprised the meal was great. I’ve had Lamb tikka Jalfreze with keema rice and my uncle had lamb tikka Rogon Josh the both curry was spot on. Lamb was nice an tender not like other places I’ve been to

Never have a bad meal here ! Owners are also great . Always busy so it says a lot

Very good food. Excellent quality and good size portions

Ordered a takeaway from there and it arrived spot on estimated time of arrival. The food was fresh and piping hot and was really tasty! Excellent quality and excellent value for money. Was impressed with the quality and service when I ate in the restaurant - wasn't expecting the same from the takeaway but it was delicious, will definitely order again and would recommend it thoroughly.

Amazing food and service along with value for money! Couldnt have had better on this Christmay Day 2020. We ordered both the roast and indian meals and both were praise worthy.Totally recommend this restaurant for a celebration, special occasion or an evening out. The service and staff are very attentive and they couldnt do more. Beautiful restaurant!

We visited SHANTII last Saturday( 5th of Dec) for the first time , and it certainly will not be our last. The Restaurant was almost full house and we didn't book, despite of this the staff arranged a table for us very quickly and was very friendly to us. The food was very good with great flavour. A hidden gem with great staff in Merseyside. Looking forward to our next meal here!

We visited on 1st week of October and the waiter received us so nicely. Served Very good. Quality of food was fantastic. Best food, best service,Higly recommended.

After about 10 years of getting my takeaways from the shanti 3 worrying issues have come to light.1/ the quality of the food has dropped significantly.2/ the order is often wrong or items missing.3/ regularly overcharged for the takeaways.I have been getting my takeaways about every 2 weeks and recently noticed that the charges seemed high, when I checked against the menu I noticed that I had been charged £2.20 too much.Yesterday (16 Oct 20) I decided to give them one last chance and pay via the online portal, however when I tried ordering the bill came to £16.50, however you could only order it and pay by cash! So I rang my order through, and whenI collected it, the charge was £18.70 (coincidentally again £2.20 too much). I decided to pay and Gigi e and double check the price.The card machine is always held at an angle so that the display can’t be seen, and no printed receipt is given, when I returned home I checked my order against the menu and found that my price calculation was correct.I feel violated and cheated as a very loyal customer, but will not use the shanti again, they can keep all of my extra £2.20s, from this point forth I will try the zyka as are a lot of my friends, I will also get my takeaways from the Redgate as I used to.Please all double check how much you are charged for your takeaways!For the benefit of the restaurant my order was :-1 x Chicken Tikka Nagano Zee @ £7-501 x saag aloo (side order). @ £3-501 x Kashmiri rice. @ £2-751 x Keema Naan @ £2-75Total. £ 16-50 (Not £ 18-70My debit card transaction went through the till at approx 1846 hours on 16 /10/20Sorry Ali but you have lost a very loyal customer and I will never use the restaurant again..

We love this place. It’s perfect!!

Nice little restaurant really tasty food and the service was spot on. If you want high quality tasty food this is the place.

Me and my girlfriend came here for dinner as the eat out scheme was still on. Was all very nice and staff were very friendly.

Cannot fault food at all-hoqever as i was driving i opted for a soft drink as did other family members - not keen on cola and begrudge paying same as alchol so opted for my favourite soft drink, lime and soda-was astounded to be charged £20 for 4 soft large drinks especially a soda drink - i have travelled up and down the country and even in london have never paid more than £2.50 - check the price of soft drinks first - shame as food was good but wont dine in again

We come to Formby quite regularly and have been driving past this restaurant for the last 5 years and we finally decided to give it a try.It’s a relatively small family run restaurant but the food is gorgeous. We will definitely be back mr Ali.

First time we’ve eaten here - certainly won’t be the last!! Food and service by far the best in the area!

This restaurant has provided an excellent delivery service with quality food to our vulnerable house. Would have been lost without them. The food is always hot and well prepared. Lovely to eat.

Had a fantastic takeaway tonight - meat was so tender it almost felt apart, lovely fresh ingredients and not overloaded with cumin like many curries are - would definately recommend

just now Had a fantastic takeaway tonight - meat was so tender it almost felt apart, lovely fresh ingredients and not overloaded with cumin like many curries are - would definately recommend

I've travelled to many parts of the UK eating in Indian restaurants, including London. Being non meat eating, Indian restaurants have a great choice. This far outshines any indian restaurant I have visited. I order a vegetable jalfrazi, no potatoes and plenty of coriander and have had numerous curries over the last few years. I get lots of different fresh vegetables in it and not just what some do with Iceland frozen veg of square carrots and peas mix etc. Everyone I have taken there has loved it and found it to be the best they have visited. I'd like to put it up for an award!! Amazing place!!!

If you want the coronavirus then order a takeaway from here it's vile and the curry sauce is like slop, won't be ordering again unfortunately

Shantii has been a real lifesaver during lockdown. Their home delivery service is excellent, and the food is delicious. Thanks, Shantii!

We thoroughly enjoyed our buffet lunch. On our arrival we were welcomed by the owner who is very pleasant. We cannot fault the quality, variety or quantity of the food. However one of the waiter who was serving needs to maintain his professional boundaries instead of over staying his welcome when serving at our table/returning to take our baby's toys away from him without any logical explanation!

Another Sunday buffet and as ever the food is amazing. Best recommendation is the Shantii chefs special, absolutely phenomenal. Been coming for several years and the quality of the food and the atmosphere is brilliant as ever. And because it’s it’s buffet there’s something for the whole family.

Sunday buffet was bland and meat was hard not to my liking