Spice 4U in Ryedale

Eat here several times a week, lovely freshly cooked food and the staff are lovely. So friendly and helpful to everyone. Special occasions are the best ever if anyone wants to celebrate a Birthday.

Quality of food and service is amazing. I go most times I'm over in pickering. I tried the king prawn balti this time. It was unreal.

We stayed overnight in Pickering and choose this restaurant to eat for the evening. It was very busy, always a good sign. And when the food came up we realised why! Delicious. Great service. Wish we lived closer. A real gem!

Took half an hour to be seated and 2 couples got seated before us who came in after and food was just shoved down to us . Food was good but had better . Had the cheek to ask at the end if I was going to give a tip . Won't be returning .

Out takeout meal was very bland.

This place was full to the rafters and I can see why. Food and service were amazing I would highly recommend it.

As visitors to Pickering we were keen to enjoy a nice meal, we were not disappointed. Despite being incredibly busy, they managed to fit us in for an 8.30 booking. The service was excellent and when the food arrived, we couldn’t be happier. I had a delicious Pathia and my partner enjoyed a wonderful chicken Bhuna. The bread just melted in our mouth would highly recommend.

Came here whilst on a wknd break they kindly squeezed us in and I'm so glad they did one of the best curry meals we have had highly recommended thanks

We had a great meal , the service was fast and efficient.

Just superb. Cannot fault it. Been coming here since they opened. Amazing place to eat authentic Indian food. Guys all incredibly hard working. Service cannot be beaten. 100% score from us.

A quality little restaurant just off the main street of Pickering. It's been here for a long time and is always a busy restaurant which says it all really. I would recommend booking if going on a Friday or Saturday evening. Staff are very friendly and the selection of dishes is varied for all curry tastes with many options. I had a Preet Piaza one of my favourites though possibly a little overcooked with the lamb, maybe chicken would be a better option as I find with many curries at other restaurants the lamb can be over done, only my opinion but I feel the kitchen may be over stretched with the amount of takeaway orders as well as restaurant orders. But do not let this affect your choice. Overall a lovely meal at a very well established and great restaurant when wanting a good hearty curry.

Excellent food, so fresh and tasty. Reasonably priced, and excellent service. I will definitely be going back very soon.

Excellent as always. Fed 9 of us, Excellent service, fantastic food. Every dish was perfect as always. Worth every penny!

Avid believer in S4U Pickering. never disappointed. usually get a take away which is always freshly cooked hot and delicious. Staff friendly, very clean, good athmosphere for those who dine in .

Always great staff service and great food

This is the best Indian restaurant that I've ever been to and I've been to a few. The curry was fantastic, the service great and I can't wait to go back. We recommend booking because they are so busy.

If I hadn’t witnessed this food being cooked by Pakistani chefs I could of sworn it was cooked by someone who had never tasted Indian food previously As a man of Indian origin I think I am quite qualified to critique so called Indian food however, I’m not even sure what we received could be termed food All our dishes were made with the same tomato sauce with a few spices tossed in. The vegetables were uncooked, the rice hard, and the meat fatty I would happily award this restaurant Zero stars but unfortunately that’s not possible

The best meal certainly there is to be had in Ryedale, well done all the team. Customer service was second to none, excellent ! You are our favourite eating place. Please keep up the good work. We love coming to you for food and efficient friendly service. 😊🙏

Got a take away great food one of the best I had in years missus enjoyed big time as well came in nice take away box will have a sit down next time

Good choice of food and reasonable priced. Staff couldn't do too much. We ate one evening and it was very quiet but the next night very busy so booking advised.

Quiet Tuesday evening. Food and service excellent. Food portions very generous. Would spend a lot of time here if lived closer.

Starter sizzer mix appeared to be cooked then Microwaved, the meat was like shoe leather. Chicken Dhansak ok but no lentils, Tikka Masala tasted of tomato ketchup and overwhelming coconut, awful. Very dissapointing.

We were only in Pickering for the day as we were attending Forest Live in the evening and wanted something to eat before we went and after a long journey to get there. I looked on TripAdvisor to see what pubs/ restaurants were around, there were a few so I rang a couple to be informed that they don’t open and/or serve food until after 6pm! We found Spice4U open at 5pm and went in. The service was friendly and efficient. We ordered a couple of dishes and a bottle of wine. The food was delicious; I had a lamb dopiaza, it was fantastic; my husband ordered a mixed biriyani but just chicken biriyani arrived. The staff were apologetic but my husband didn’t mind as he said it was the best he’d had in a long time. The bill was very reasonable too. We’d definitely recommend to visitors to Pickering.

Delicious food & excellent service & care. Highly recommend 👌 👍

The starter was great - vegetarian platter, but the main courses were disappointing. Mine was far too sweet (chana dhal) and an odd bright red colour, my partner fared a little better although his lacked flavour.

Had a takeaway food was fantastic some of best we've ever had will be going back to eat in

We stopped by to grab a takeaway, based on other reviews. I'm quite a fussy eater regarding takeaways, because there's so much poor quality food about. This was a really good takeaway, with very reasonable prices. My partner and I both thought the food was well above average, the staff were friendly, and the restaurant itself was busy, which is no surprise considering the great food we had to takeaway. My only minor gripe was the box with the food wasn't stapled closed very well, and had the sharp stables stuck out which had I not noticed, would have resulted in bleeding thumb or fingers... Otherwise near perfect

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Spice, and I must say, it was a truly extraordinary experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived at 8:30, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality that set the tone for the rest of the evening. The ambiance of the restaurant was inviting, and we were promptly seated and offered drinks, which were fantastic. While waiting for our order, we were taken to a wonderfully comfortable table where our drinks continued to flow, and our food arrived promptly. The efficiency of the service was truly impressive. The staff at Spice were not only efficient but also incredibly pleasant and helpful. Their attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction truly added to the overall dining experience. And now, let's talk about the food. Oh my God, it was nothing short of amazing! As self-proclaimed curry experts, we had high expectations, and Spice did not disappoint. The flavors were out of this world, and even our curry connoisseur was blown away by the taste and authenticity of the dishes. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the team at Spice for providing us with one of the best dining experiences of our lives. Every aspect of the evening, from the service to the food, was simply perfect. I highly recommend Spice to anyone looking for a memorable culinary journey. In conclusion, if you're looking for a place that offers exceptional food, outstanding service, and an unforgettable dining experience, look no further than Spice. Thank you for a night we will always remember!

Great food great staff and excellent atmosphere perfect place for intimate meals or groups and party's.

Will review the food later but these are the rudest takeaway I’ve ever had the displeasure of dealing with. Would avoid at all costs if you don’t enjoy being belittled for no good reason.

Excellent food and service. Proving their consistency for the third year! Absolutely excellent

I never leave reviews but I have to this time. I've had lots of Indian/Bangladesh food during my time and this is by far the worst one, I was extremely disappointed and had high expectations. I did takeaway, and every curry absolutely just tasted like biting into a coconut, nothing else. Even the madras, the masala curry, absolutely everything was complete coconut. Things that shouldn't even taste like coconut, did. Completely ruined my meal. I spent over £80 and not one dish was nice. I also now currently have diarrhoea from the food yesterday. Honestly disappointed and disgusted.

The worst possible Indian food you could ever have. It's a bangladeshi restaurant operating under the guile of Indian and is horrendous and distant from even the slightest idea of real Indian food. If you are after Indian food being in Pickering please stay away from this overhyped restaurant which is fooling customers through fake and inflated reviews on google.

Went for a late curry one Friday. Just about squeezed us in it was so busy still. The food was amazing and the service was fab. Lots of families and friends meeting, so the atmosphere was great. Also offered a doggie bag without us asking. 5*

Nice clean place, friendly staff and excellent food.

We had an excellent meal here. The menu has a lot of choice and the food was sensational. It was really busy for a Wednesday but the staff were attentive and polite and there was no wait for food. I'll definitely be going back.

Recommended by locals and lived up to expectations.

We hadn’t booked but we were greeted with a smile & shown to a table. It was a busy Sat night & the restaurant was heaving. Saying that we quickly ordered drinks & our meals. Both arrived promptly & the food was amazing. It’s a well run little gem. If I had one criticism, it would be that the waiting area for take outs is packed & people are stood waiting where there are a couple of tables where people were eating. (Very overlooked). We can highly recommend & if in the area will definitely go back.

Ordered a takeaway for collection on their website. Easy to order and very efficient. Food was excellent, tasty and plentiful. Highly recommended.

They served fantastic curry. I had fish jalfrezi

Curry was full of food color and never had such aloo jeera.it was covered in gravy.best thing was papad and daal. Definitely not an Indian taste but if you want to try without any expectation, feel free to go and order food . I’m definitely not gonna order it again.

Really nice takeaway. Best tasting curry and fair price. In a box too which makes it easy to carry!

Always use this restaurant . The menu is extensive and I have never been disappointed

Fabulous food. We went at 5.30 and it was pretty quiet. Soon filled up and takeaway orders were flying out of the door.

Love love this place Great for in house dining or take away. Understand meals having to be gluten free. And when family are home, dairy free too. Never had a problem with the meals. Perfect !!!

Without doubt the best in the area, will accommodate all tastes on or off menu. Excellent helpfull staff, I would book in advance though. Extensive menu but as mentioned will cater for all tastes....simply ask. Main street parking is the one and only issue.

Lovely place, food excellent fresh and lovely flavours service friendly and presentation of dishes lovely. The Lamb Rezella was amazing.

Very enjoyable evening for a friends birthday celebration. Good food, would definitely return.

I really enjoyed it. Food was good, service was prompt and portions were for hungry people. The only slight negative was that the desserts were very Anglophile’d. I’d personally prefer more authentic Indian desserts. Recommended for a decent Indian meal if you’re in the area.

Always good food from here. Went in last night for a curry and wasn't disappointed again. Had a small wait as it was so busy, but the service was quick with the amount of takeaways and dishes constantly coming out of the kitchen and we were looked after and asked if we wanted more drinks etc. Waiters were lovely and the food was beautiful with good sized portions. The only downside was it was very crowded so hard to hear other people at the table, but that just shows how popular they are and for good reason. Will always recommend!

Great experience as always. Tuesday night atmosphere was fine

We went on Saturday night hadn't booked but they fit us in the staff were so friendly made a real fuss over us. The food was the best I'd eaten

Impromptu meal out, managed to get us in with only couple of hours notice. A very popular restaurant.

Greeted upon arrival by smart friendly staff and shown to a table. Our order was taken promptly and after starters our meals were presented and placed on a hot plate on the table centre. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Will revisit soon.

Too busy, food very average, first time there and no rush to go back or recommend. Took 90 mins to get a starter! Needs a separate take away area too, crowds in on your when dining in.

Ordered a take away at 6.30pm. Told our collection time was 7pm. I arrived at the restaurant at 10 to 7 and finally got my takeaway at 5 to 8. Would you order a take away from there again? I won't.

We made a very last minute reservation communication from the team was immediate and they got us in! Well and what an amazing meal! The attention to detail is spot on! Wow!! The food is amazing Fabulous service! Highly recommended Karen x

Great food and friendly staff service was fast well worth a visit free parking in front of the door

Very, very nice. Service was quick and friendly and the food was fresh and tasty

Best Indian food in the area. Great service too. Maybe a bit lively for a romantic meal.

Excellent food. Booked in advance and glad we did as it was very busy. Balti was very good.

I love Indian food and this place didn’t disappoint. The food was tasty and well portioned and the service was great too.

After poor service from another local establishment these boys sorted us out! Great quick service for a take away. Fantastic fresh food and look forward to eating in soon.

Great friendly staff and superb food. Well worth the visit.

Good service and friendly staff.

Cant praise them enough. Staff were friendly , polite and efficient. The restaurant was clean and tidy. The food was very very good. If we are back that way we will definitely go back.

My lovely son took me to this amazing restaurant for my birthday this evening (26th October 2023) the appetisers were delicious and main courses were excellent. Friendly staff and warm welcoming atmosphere we would definitely return. My sons 4th visit thank you 😊 🙏 *****🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Superb, very good food and extensive menu. Friendly staff and great service. It was fairly quiet when we arrived - on a Tuesday night- and almost full by the time we left. There seemed to be quite a few regulars known to the staff - always a good sign.

Amazing food, lovely staff, can't fault it.

We happened upon this place whilst staying in a nearby cottage. On arrival on a cold, damp, Tuesday evening, we were surprised to find it full. We waited 15 minutes for a table and it was the most worthwhile wait I have ever had. From the superb lime pickle with poppadoms to the amazing “chefs special” Diesh Lamb main course, to the lightest naan bread. This place is on a completely different level to even the best curry houses. Contemporary decor, dishes and service, this place is a must visit when in Pickering, but book a table to avoid disappointment.

Friendly staff wide choice of Indian food was spoilt for choice and there was plenty of it you left with a full tummy good atmosphere parking restricted booking essential would recommend

Great food and service, seem they try to get more ppl and table which imo makes it seem crowded. My husband had to walk round another table in order to sit opposite me. I'm sure the ppl on that table didn't appreciate it either.

This lndian restaurant is Miss it at your peril. The food is excellent, the choices are very good, the portions are enough for most people and the staff are superb. The prices are very reasonable. There are less expensive Indian restaurants but I'd advise you that the extra is worth it. If you are close, make the effort, you won't be disappointed

Came here for my 38th bday meal for 2ppl and have been greeted by friendly and helpful staffs as I'm allergic to spicy! (Burnt tongue) so opt for butter chicken and missus has RojanJosh and have to say the chicken are massively cooked hot and very tasty! Would definitely come here again! Naan bread was absolutely beautiful 😍 Thankyou guys at Spice4u!

Just a Saturday 7th Oct day trip of six family members visiting Pickering while we stayed at the nearby Forest Holiday's lodges at Keldy. Our intention was to have an evening dinner at the Black Bull, just round the corner, but it was fully booked. We had already passed the Spice 4 U, and all had commented on the gorgeous aroma eminating from within. It was packed to the rafters inside with diners, plus we had two dogs, so as it was 7:30ish we decided to order online and take the meals back to our lodge. It took about an hour from ordering to receiving the meals, so we called into the White Swan pub for a cool beer etc while we waited. it took a little longer having to wait than initially advised, but I suppose it was understandable with so many diners, however once we got back to our lodge and opened up the well presented takeaway boxes, we were not disappointed. We had six meals, naan breads, bhajis, salads etc, all cooked to perfection, all delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant, and without naming names, we happened to see going in, a well known local TV celebrity, so I presume if its good enough for them, it must be highly commendable. Thank you Spice 4 U for our delicious meals, and would definitely consider again, should we be passing.

When we visit Scarborough we always have a take out from Spice for U in Pickering. The food is absolutely delicious. The best Indian take out I’ve had.

Take away food was OK, have had better

Had a wonderful evening here. Food, staff, service and atmosphere were fantastic. We will definitely be back.

For over two years a takeaway from here has been our monthly treat. Superb food. Unfortunately for the past three visits the biriani has been insipid and the masala sickly sweet. I can only presume that they have a new cook. Looks like we'll have to try elsewhere next month. A real shame.

Takeaway food was good quality but seriously bland. If you like it medium to hot I suggest you tell them.

Disappointed evening, table booked for 6pm .., the meal was rushed because there was a queue at the door ! Plates cleared before we’d finished… Chicken dishes very dry .. noisy and rushed , we were shown the door at 7:30 !! Definitely won’t be returning for sure .

Visiting the area and followed the rating, 4.6 is a top score. We had a takeaway and ordered online for collection at a specific time. Turned up 5 minutes early, was packed inside and clearly popular. Paid for the good in advance and took the last seat as someone collected theirs. Sat there for an hour, with at one point over 28 people waiting! For collections or to be seated. Clearly its reputation is high and the place to go but there must be a point when you just can't take any more orders. Learned from the locals that grabbed a pint while waiting thus is common. Just complain and it'll turn up sooner, hopefully was his response. Well, that aside, got the good. Sadly this wasn't anything to write home about, just lacked flavour and appeared to be unsurprisingly rushed. Very salty and tasted mostly of tomato thsn anything else. Review won't change the popularity of the place. Don't go Friday or Saturday evenings, service and food might be better other times.

I've been coming here for years and never fails with taste, atmosphere and price. The staff are longstanding staff and great at what they do, super friendly and helpful. The place is always clean and pristine. The food presentation is great and it's great tasting food. I always like to try something new and it never disappoints. I will continue to keep visiting when in the area

I've been coming here for years and never fails with taste, atmosphere and price. The staff are longstanding staff and great at what they do, super friendly and helpful. The place is always clean and pristine. The food presentation is great and it's great tasting food. I always like to try something new and it never disappoints. I will continue to keep visiting when in the area

Love this place...Staff are first class...friendly..and bend over backwards for you..Food is fresh and hot,.never a long wait..100% recommend to anyone...

Absolutely spotless. Service was amazing and the food was top notch. the only thing was the Vegetable Briyani was too spicy hot for me. I still enjoyed it and ate it but would choose something different next time. Pricing I feel is reasonable and they also put our leftover food in a takeaway container which we could then have the next day (portion sizes very good)

Comprehensive menu, good service, tender meat, lovely flavours, great value-for-money, pleasant venue. What else can you ask for?

Great food. Good size starters. Nice, modern looking room. Whole family enjoyed. Price was fairly standard. We will definitely return.

Visiting the area for our honeymoon we booked a meal for the Saturday evening. We had a lovely evening, the food was delicious and staff so friendly and helpful and service great even though rest was busy. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

Packed on a Monday night - the local pubs are closed.A buzzing atmosphere. Fabulous food . Generous portions - we took enough home for a 2nd meal each. Other diners were telling us how fabulous it was.

We have eaten in the restaurant before as well as having takeaway. We’ve mostly enjoyed our meals but our last takeaway was mediocre. This one was awful. We ordered lamb rogan josh and a biriyani. Lamb rogan josh should be full of subtle tomato and spice flavour, layered not harsh. This was clearly just some harsh curry powder chucked in a tomatoey sauce. My wife’s biriyani had the same harsh flavours. The curries were both inedible and we had to bin them. Wasted money which no one can afford in the current financial situation. We won’t be spending money here again in a hurry which is disappointing as there’s precious little alternative in these parts.

Great Indian Cuisine, amazing staff. Will be going again if in the area!

Of the 3 curry houses in Pickering, this is the best for food.

The food was excellent and good size portions, the guy on the front desk was a bit surly and the first course took a long time to arrive but very pleased overall

Wonderful trip again to spice 4U. Lovely staff and amazing food. Also made sure my food was gluten free.

Food was OK but, we felt rushed and We were served the next course while still eating the previous course. My wife had her hand bag and coat moved from a chair by one of the staff so he could take the chair for another table. Not a plesent experience in all, I felt that the restaurant was trying to accommodate too many customers and because of this service is suffered but this is probably normal.

Got a take away and it was amazing, best Indian in Pickering. Will always recommend this place

We only had takeaway but the food was good. The place was busy and the staff tried their best to accommodate people who hadn’t booked. The staff were very friendly. I’ll definitely try again when next in area.

The restaurant was very busy when we arrived, so thank goodness we booked a table in advance. We both had the mixed kebab special to start with and a refreshing pint of Cobra. My wife had the mixed Biryani for her mains,which was a combination...

Great food, as good a curry as I've eaten. Highly recommended!