Spice Cottage in Chichester

Had a really excellent meal at the Spice Cottage last night. The service was very good and atmosphere and ambience great.

We travel from Gatwick to Gosport regularly & we arrange our timings so we can stop at this wonderful restaurant. Due to storm Darrah we were in a dilemma as to whether to travel tonight or in the morning. We decided to go for tonight as otherwise we would have missed out on our visit to Spice Cottage. I called as we left & thankfully we managed to secure a booking for 7.30 pm: Our meal was amazing, so tasty & flavoursome. The staff always have a smile on their faces & can’t do enough to help you. We just love this restaurant, it really is superb. Thank you to all the team, you manage a busy restaurant extremely efficiently. We can’t wait for our next visit.

Had the chicken tandoori birani…shocking…mostly rice and hardly any chicken…looks like they picked up a pack of tandoori chicken from Waitrose and mixed it with some rice.

First time trying Spice Cottage and it won’t be the last! Ordered a takeaway and it was ready within 20 mins more or less. This is restaurant quality Indian food which was worth every single penny! In particular, I had garlic rice which was fragrant with beautifully roasted garlic chunks, a chicken vindaloo which was full of heat as wanted and the chicken melted in the mouth! I also had some chips on the side which with most takeaways are an after thought and not particularly nice; here, they were crunchy, golden brown and fluffy in the middle which really complimented every item on the plate. I finally had a cheese naan which had a deliciously mature and salty cheese on it which was melted to perfection and the naan itself, was soft and crispy which was a match made in heaven. Each item on the plate had a purpose and tremendously complimented one another. My family and I were blown away by the quality considering we are big lovers of Indian food. Our usual Indian had gone downhill in terms of quality and meat texture so we were recommended to try Spice Cottage. We will be back next week for sure!

Lovely food and staff best Indian I've had for a while great atmosphere

Fantastic food, great service & friendly staff, a few menu changes, but still plenty of choice. Chicken tikka Shampan 😋😋

Brilliant, flavoursome food, and the delivery was on time! Thank you for a great dinner.

All the dishes were very delicious. Outstanding customer service we will definitely be going back.

Very good food, polite staff and a wonderful atmosphere. The only downside is that it can be very busy at times. It is a very popular restaurant.

We have always eaten the most excellent curry dishes here, the chefs cooking standards are very high whichever dish you may choose. Eating here is an experience not to be missed and the waiter service is excellent. Another bonus is that you can bring your own booze.

Went for my dad's birthday, been a few times before, food always delicious 😋, great you can bring you're own drink, we will be back.

Always great food and great atmosphere and a good night out as you get to bring your drink and save a fortune.

We dined at this lovely restaurant on a Saturday evening. Despite the busy restaurant, the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. We would highly recommend!

This used to be an excellent curry house with friendly staff that knew their regulars, including ourselves, by name. Sadly this is no longer the case with the ownership having changed hands and new staff running the place. The food is now only averagely good and the service leaves much to be desired - it was frankly chaotic when we visited with food coming out late, in the wrong order and tables seemingly forgotten until they complained. This is a very great shame for a once great Indian. Time to forage further afield in future…

Brilliant good and service, very atmospheric. The purple sprouting broccoli was just superb.

This is a lovely restaurant where the staff are attentive and the food is well presented and tasty. They do not serve alcohol but do not charge corkage for bringing your own drinks. Price wise, typical for an Indian at around £20 per head. They also offer a free delivery service within 3miles.

Not visited for a while. The quality of the food was excellent with all four of us enjoying our choices from the very good menu. Service was very good especially as the food is cooked to order. Atmosphere marked down inly because the restaurant attracts parties who can be noisy making our own conversation less easy.

The food is fantastic and are big portions do you deliver tha

Always enjoy a friendly atmosphere and a good curry.

This was quite simply the very best Indian food I've ever had... Great service only downside was a large birthday party on next table who were very loud.

Busy! Bustling! Great food and good value - and you can take your own drinks with no corkage costs. Fabulous. Updated 2024: still just as good as ever. Family fun. Excellent value on their special Tuesday deal.

This premises was not open today at 12.30. Very disappointing. Could return , but not too enthusiastic if it's info is unreliable. Went here today because a Friend recommended the grilled tandoori.

Everyone I take here loves this place. It seems to have been here for ever and was in fact established over 40 years ago. It can be busy, even on a week night, so it is best to book. Great food and good prices. No bar so take your own choice of drink. They do have soft drinks.

Have been coming here for 10+ years with family. Lovely food. Great atmosphere as always. BYO makes it all the better.

As with all experiences sometimes they just don't go to plan. Tried a dish of the Goan section, the sauce was lovely however the chicken just wasn't right. Explained this at the end of the meal and the staff were very shocked. Instead of apologizing and accepting that sometimes food doesn't turn out as it should do. I went to the counter to pay to cause less disruption in the restaurant but they still weren't really having it. We did settle on a resolution. Hopefully my experience was a one off and the staff learn how to improve their service.

Lovely food and great service very friendly atmosphere.

Great food and really welcoming staff - highly recommend

Our favourite curry house, consistently good food and service. Highly recommend.

Good service and very nice food, in house or take away, both good Tuesday night special, wonderful and it still is, well done to all

We have never ever had a bad or even mediocre dish/expeience with the food from here. ….it is our ‘go to’ for perfect Indian food every time .… fast delivery, hot tasty food, lovely staff and great service wether you eat in take away or have a delivery… thank you.

Lovely all round experience, friendly, great food and nice experience.

Always great food and service,. doesn't matter if you eat in or order for takeaway the foods always great

Food was amazing, a beautiful curry. Service was great. They were busy and were rushing around, but this didn't effect our meal.

Fantastic food and a great service, highly recommend

A lovely place to dine, fresh, quality ingredients with great owners. I’ve been coming here since 2014 on a regular basis and it’s always a 10/10 experience.

We love this Indian restaurant. Such friendly staff & superb food. A fantastic stop on our journey from Surrey. This place is a must if you staying or visiting the area. Bring your own alcohol too.

The food continues to excel, this is the place to go for an "Indian" [subcontinent] taste experience on the South Coast. It's also quite economical due to their BYOB policy.

Menu no good if you don't want curry.

Had a horrible experience last night all because of their driver who couldn't do his job properly and told me to ring the restaurant spice cottage in Emsworth and to get a refund I had to chase his car to stop him keeping my food!! I have spent thousands here In the years that have gone by and I am in two minds about coming back to this establishment

Amazing food. Lovely friendly staff who know you on a first name basis. Couldn't recommend more.

Food can be very hit and miss.if delivered it can get cold sometimes.iv had some nice meals from here and iv also had some not so nice meals and quite expensive

Tuesday buffet is great value but you need to book early to get a table. They do not sell alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own for no charge. They will even provide glasses for your wine.

This was our first time at Spice Cottage. The food was amazing. Compliments to the chef. The staff were very attentive. We will be back very soon.

Remains our 'go to' Indian Eatery - great food, service & ambience. No surprise that appears reasonably busy every night of the week (Tuesdays are especially recommended for the 'Special'...) 👌

Best curry I've ever had and so friendly with a lively and lovely atmosphere

Delicious food at a reasonable price. Enjoyed a chicken naga and mushroom rice plus meat samosa - very tasty indeed.

Fantastic Food and staff are first class Always a great meal

Wonderful tasty & authentic curry, our second trip to this wonderful restaurant & we live near Gatwick !!!. Anytime we are passing a trip to Spice Cottage is a MUST. Friendly staff, great food, nice ambience, we love it. Thank you, we will be back asap:

Great quality food, good delivery service and friendly staff.

Very good Indian. In a lovely villiage setting.

Lovely meal for my birthday. Great service and food

Super BYO drinks Indian restaurant. Lovely atmosphere, great food with unusual dishes not just a regular BIR. Would recommend, Great for groups or couples

A super curry house that will look after you...The set A is now off the menu..but of you ask them nicely they are always accommodating.

Excellent! Really tasty food and friendly staff

We decided to try the Tuesday taster night and what a great decision that was. A fantastic array of 5 curries, rice, naan,poppadums which arrived after a starter. All delicious and such great value. Always friendly, helpful staff. Excellent.

Been to Spice Cottage a few times now, and they never disappoint! It's well worth the drive, and excellent value for money. All round great experience and a fantastic atmosphere. The staff are so friendly and nothing is too much to ask. I can't rate them highly enough.

Attended as a party of six. All food was delicious and the staff were amazing (plus the After Eights were a bonus!) Quickly becoming my favourite Indian!

Fantastic service, brilliant food, excellent atmosphere, and they don’t charge corkage! 10/10 Would 100% come again.

What a great place. Such a friendly atmosphere, the staff enjoy a good time alongside customers, whilst still keeping service excellent. Price's are good & as they don't hold a licence, you bring your own drink (from the Co-Op or pub across the road). No rushing you out the door when you've finished, just relaxed.

It was really lovely, the waitresses were really nice and the food tasted amazing. It was very posh and fancy but really lovely people and lovely atmosphere. We booked and it wasn't too busy at all, maybe one or two other tables being used. They do take out and dine in. Really recommend, great curry place.

Great great great is all I can say 👍

Brilliant food and service and good value and byo drinks. Lighting quite bright and could be lowered to improve ambience, but fantastic first impression and food. We'll be back!

No drink licence so take your own. Friendly and efficient service. Not a large place so booking recommended. Seems popular with locals. Does take out. Good choice of dishes and good tasty food. Highly recommended. On street parking.

Staff were really polite and friendly and made us feel welcome. The food came out hot and tasted incredible! Would definitely recommend for birthdays!

Had high expectations for this place, however the food was very average, so it was quite disappointing. There was also a very limited amount of vegetarian dishes available (apart from side dishes) When the bill arrived it was completely illegible, so we didn’t actually know whether what we were paying was correct.

Been going to spice cottage for years. Very flavourful food and a friendly team that look after you all the way.

Lovely ambience in this village restaurant that has been here for 25 years. The food is delicious and there is something on the menu for everyone. Aziz the owner made a lovely fuss of my mum and nothing was too much trouble. Bring Your Own alcohol, if you forget, there is a Coop 30 seconds away.

Best Indian ever! The staff were so friendly and lovely. Food was Devine. Will definitely be back.

We often eat here and felt it only right to put up a review after all these years. Food is always excellent along with the attentive service. On a hot night too it is worth a visit as they have aircon. Would highly recommend a visit. Eat in or takeaway you won't be disappointed!

The consistency of The Spice Village doesn’t cease to amaze me. I’ve been having curries here for over ten years and to have a rare BYO restaurant on your doorstep is a true blessing. Thanks to everyone there for making my curry moments special, see you soon.

Excellent, as always. Make sure to take your own booze (no corkage). A great meal out.

Tuesday night is the best night mixed set menu

Such great food and a warm welcome. Lovely staff there. Very attentive and smiling. Although they were busy last night they found a table for me and my daughter. We hadn't booked. Didn't expect it to be so busy during the week. So will book next time. Well worth a visit. We took our own drink as they don't have a licence for alcohol. Makes it a cheap night. Good value. We quite often have take away from there and can recommend that as well.

We have been customers of Spice Cottage for 4yrs and always found them really friendly and the food consistently amazing. Well, that has changed this evening. We ordered at 19:05, where I was told it would be 1hr 15 for delivery. When it still hadn’t arrived at 20:42, I called them. I asked if my order was on its way and after a short pause, the staff member returned to my call saying it was going to be another 10-15 minutes. I apologised and said this was too late and wanted a refund. This was refused an I was told it would just be 10 minutes. Again, I apologised and said it was too late for us to eat and wanted a refund. Same answer, followed by ‘thank you, goodbye’. I protested and stopped the call from ending and asked why he was going to put the phone down on me. This pattern continued and I asked to speak to the manager - to which I was told he was the manager and I just had to wait another 10 minutes - I got the ‘thank you goodbye’ again and the call ended!! Arrived at 21:00. The delivery lady was very apologetic and was surprised by the event and offered me some vouchers. We didn’t feel like eating curry at 21:00. Spice Cottage - you really let us down tonight. 😒

We were staying locally & got recommended to visit Spice Cottage. We were very pleased we did & enjoyed a delicious meal. The service was excellent & the quality of the food superb and very flavoursome. They don’t have an alcohol license, so they are happy for you to bring your own drinks with no corkage charges. They provide glasses & a range of soft drinks. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening and next time we are in the area we will be visiting again.

Lovely food. And you can bring your own drinks. I highly recommend the "Tuesday Special".

Family meal great food & service. Cannot fault in a by way if we’re in the area again will definitely revisit

Awesome, managed to squeeze us in, very popular and food was great. Staff could not do enough

Nice food! Quick service and family friendly. :)

We were very impressed with Spice Cottage. Good quality food, freshly prepared, varied menu, friendly service. We went on a Friday evening when the restaurant was full and doing a busy takeaway trade. That must be a good sign. They don't sell alcohol but are happy for people to bring own drinks and don't charge any extra. We will definitely be coming back.

Polite staff, very fresh food, quick delivery.

Good food, friendly staff, they do not sell alcohol but you can bring your own at no charge!

The food was amazing, especially the jaradloo lamb with a cheese nan. Along with outstanding service from the attentive staff. We will definitely be coming back.

Rare meal out meeting new friends. Very loud here so be prepared. Food was average at best and smallish portions. with a tuff cooked lamb suganda and a toxic looking bright red chicken tikka …fortunately the conversation went down better. Having been there for an appropriate time and after we had added a collective large tip, a young male waiter came up saying (not asking) ‘we need your table now’…shortly followed by ‘leave’. We were not in alcohol, loud or in anyway deserving of this abrupt absolutely rude manner. Leave I did and I wont go back. A hive of get them in get them out money goal.

The food was excellent and tasty, it seems reasonably priced but I was invited,,!!the ambiance was good and not too loud even though it was full ..NEVILLE

Just had a meal at Spice Cottage. Good food, good host, good value. Who could ask for more!!!!!

Very nice food I can recommend good service ☺️👍

Ordered a lamb vindaloo, worse curry I have ever had. Lamb was so dry, it required a steak knife to cut through. Do not bother with salad, they charge £2.50 for a foil tin filled with lettuce with a slice of tomato and cucumber that sits on top and several peas scattered around.

Great Indian restaurant, eat in or take away the food is consistently good! Their delivery service is quick and efficient with food arriving piping hot and as good as eating in. Eating in though is the thing to do, and saves you washing up! Azii is your main man in the restaurant and nothing is too much trouble! It BYO booze and he will keep it refrigerated if needed. I am a chicken madras man, and they do it so well, tender chicken and well spiced. Azii is keen to get you to try his recommendations and often will let you have smaller portions so you can try something new! King prawn Jalfrezi is excellent too! And they know how to cook a nann bread, crispy base and fluffy bubbly top! The restaurant has recently been tastefully refurbished, and is always clean to the highest standards! This family run restaurant always delivers on quality and is great value for money !!

A well established business, very professional and friendly staff, very good choice of menu, take your own alcohol to drink, good choice saves money and spend more on your food,

Restaurant fitted us in at very short notice. Was our first visit and couldn't fault it. Food was perfect and the fact you can bring your own drinks is a lovely bonus. Will definitely be back soon!

Very nice food, friendly and the staff make the experience fun.

From the warm welcome to the food, everything was 1st class, we are only staying in Portsmouth overnight and fancied something different, I just wish they was more local! so I can have a decent meal closer, a very big thank you for a lovely meal to all.

Best curry house around. Been going there years for dine in and takeaway 😋😉🤤

We had an excellent dinner from Spice Cottage! Every dish we ordered was wonderful, delivered hot, and overall it was great value for money! The staff were really polite and helpful throughout. Would highly recommend!

Ordered a takeaway this weekend , and as before quality of food coupled with great service is the best in the area. Don’t be confused by the Indian with a similar name in Emsworth which is not a patch on this Westbourne establishment. Can’t wait...

First time getting curry here. Will come back. Currys are full of flavour and spices are well balanced. Chefs in the kitchen are clearly experienced and know what they are doing! Thank you

Phoned for takeaway engaged 20mins....when you get through 1.30 delivery....

We discovered the Spice Cottage last week and have two takeaways, the food is delicious, such a wonderful find. The entire experience is brilliant from taking the order in detail and the food is always delivered on time which is amazing. I would highly recommend

On Thursday I telephoned the spice cottage and asked if I call and order a meal to be delivered that a set time could they do it. The gentlemen said yes call early and order your food and give us plenty of time. On Friday...