Spice 4U in Ryedale

Average food, awful service. Remember; if you truly, truly want to pay your bill, you'll have to ask 3 times, then go to the counter yourself to pay when you're ignored.

Despite it being a really busy Friday evening, and not having booked in advance, Spice 4 U fitted us in by the time we'd enjoyed a beer at the bar. The food really hit the spot, and as former residents in Bangladesh, and well traveled throughout South Asia, we've eaten our share of curries down the years! The atmosphere was lively and the service engaging although the place was packed. Prices were very fair, and we were encouraged to take home what we couldn't finish at the table. We'll definitely be back. 😊

Very good food. Good menu. Pleasant surroundings. Wasn’t hassled or rushed by service. Good service work no forced service charges. Reasonably priced. Overall a good food experience and would revisit when in the area.

Very nice Indian meal, warm welcome and very attentive service. Lots of the dishes contained nuts, we have an intolerance, so had to be careful when ordering, but host was very helpful.

Another year another brilliant take away, always such rich complexed flavours.

Always had a great experience at this restaurant. Staff always great company. Food always amazing.

Booked a table for 19:30 and after waiting until 20:00 to be seated we decided to leave

Outstanding food and service! Will definitely be back.

Disappointed that when we book for a large party the manager couldn’t be a little more organised , separating us up tables apart from each other . The food was good but the soft drinks were all flat . They just need to be better managed .

It's the worst Indian food I have tasted food was bland with no taste.Garlic bread had no Garlic on it ,peshawar nan was like a plain nan.even the 3 people I was with didn't like what they were eating I certainly wouldn't be going back.

Just got home after a tasty dinner. I had the duck tikka masala that was so creamy and full of flavour. This is one of the nicest food I have had from an Indian in many years. Well worth the money. Toilets could do with a revamp but the rest of the restaurant is so clean and well maintained.

Excellent food, excellent prices and really lovely staff

After reading the reviews I found it hard to believe that this place could be that good until I got here. AND IT IS!!! 20 of us arranged to come. Our table was ready and waiting for us. We ordered. We got drinks. We waited but not for too long. Even though the restaurant was full and had another large party in, the food for 20 people came out all at once, rice and everything. The orders given had been unusual and varied. Everything was perfect and everyone got the right food. The food was delicious!! When I saw the lovely dishes my friends had ordered I wished I had been more adventurous than my lovely Chicken Tikka Marsala and pilau rice. This restaurant produced much more special and delightful food that looked very appealing before even tasting it. This is without a doubt the best Indian food restaurant I have ever been to and I'm 72. I cant wait to go again. Everyone enjoyed their food and drink and the service. The staff were courteous and so very nice to everybody. They brought heaters for your food to keep warm on and they brought warm plates too and bottles of water. Everything was amazing. I sincerely hope that we have another meal like this here again. I would recommend this place to anyone. Its lovely. It really is. I might get to post photos if everyone is happy about that.

After reading the reviews I found it hard to believe that this place could be that good until I got here. AND IT IS!!! 20 of us arranged to come. Our table was ready and waiting for us. We ordered. We got drinks. We waited but not for too long. Even though the restaurant was full and had another large party in, the food for 20 people came out all at once, rice and everything. The orders given had been unusual and varied. Everything was perfect and everyone got the right food. The food was delicious!! When I saw the lovely dishes my friends had ordered I wished I had been more adventurous than my lovely Chicken Tikka Marsala and pilau rice. This restaurant produced much more special and delightful food that looked very appealing before even tasting it. This is without a doubt the best Indian food restaurant I have ever been to and I'm 72. I cant wait to go again. Everyone enjoyed their food and drink and the service. The staff were courteous and so very nice to everybody. They brought heaters for your food to keep warm on and they brought warm plates too and bottles of water. Everything was amazing. I sincerely hope that we have another meal like this here again. I would recommend this place to anyone. Its lovely. It really is. I might get to post photos if everyone is happy about that.

Fabulous evening food was spectacular, staff was superb we would definitely go back highly recommend it Thankyou for making my 70th extra special Kath Belk and Family xx

Very friendly staff. This is the second time we have been for a take away in a period of a year and on both visits the food was excellent.

Booked several weeks ago for 10 people to eat at 7.30pm. It was extremely busy, overbooked and the staff were run ragged. By 9.30 we still hadn't received our main courses.

Decided to try this restaurant on NYE (takeaway). The restaurant was extremely busy and the takeaway was too. The food was really poor. All three curries looked the same, 2 of them extremely bland and the other one had so much chilli powder in the dish it was inedible. The lamb was chewy and not a sign of any fresh herbs /ingredients etc. Will not return which is a shame.

Very good food probably the best Indian I have been too And Abdul always looks after us highly recommended

Great takeaway and service. We went to pick up our food for takeaway and while we waited we sat and enjoyed a drink . Next time we call we will try the restaurant as the takeaway food was great .

This restaurant is a little gem, been a few times now & each time it seems to get better, throughly 5 * deserved.

Love the food (eat in or take away), love the people. An excellent choice if you're in Pickering!

An absolutely 💯 fabulous Indian restaurant & Takeaway 👍 authentic Indian Cuisine and a great dining experience. The mango lassi makes a cool and refreshing drink with hot food! The service is outstanding and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant 👌 well worth a visit!

Popular busy restaurant. Sensible prices and fast service. Generally I found the food overcooked. Had Onion Bhaji and mixed tandoori grill. Also very dry but had the sauces so was ok. Wouldn’t rush back

Beautiful Indian cuisine, always happy when I eat here. The service is great and everyone is willing to go above and beyond for you.

The service, the food and the whole experience was fabulous and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this restaurant to anybody visiting Pickering. I had a chicken madras sand my wife had chicken tikka, both were good sized portions with lots of tender chicken breast. The pickle tray was excellent and reminded me of how they used to be back in the 70s and 80s, large pots with lots of each condiment and all good quality. The rice and naan bread were spot on. The staff were really nice and the service was excellent. We’ll definitely be visiting again next time we’re in or near Pickering.

Lamb melted in my mouth. brilliant would go again

Great starters... mains were hotter than normal

we had been recommended and what a really nice experience it was, everything was lovely from start to finish, the food was excellent, and we have been to a good few Indian restaurants, next time we are in the area we shall visit again! Pickering you are blessed!

Sat us under a air con blower turned on old splashes of food on wall next to table. Nice staff food not the best .

The curry we ordered was bland and tasteless (two different dishes). When we complained, the waiter told us we should have told them we wanted "spicy." I had assumed Indian food is normally spicy!? However, the lamb chops I ordered as a starter were pretty good.

Fantastic food, fantastic service & fantastic price...loved the house special rice with cashew nuts

The restaurant was very busy when we visited on a weeknight, but that still doesn’t excuse the poor customer service - the waiters and staff were downbeat and snappy, verging on rude. The food was average at best - the chicken was tough and dry and the sauces not especially flavoursome.

Nice please good food friendly staff. It was quite busy with locals I think so that's a good sign.

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.

Just had a takeaway picked up 6pm as stated food was excellent great price great service would highly recommend thank-you (picked up in the name of Jackson)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.