Spice Of Life in Aberdeenshire

Sit in or take-away this is an excellent restaurant for those with a palate for spice. Also very, very friendly service, always feel valued as a customer.

Had dinner here on Friday evening with friends. We last ate here many years ago, but I believe the business has changed hands since then. Can not recommend highly enough - food was delicious, service was excellent, staff are efficient, polite & friendly. I was very surprised at how inexpensive it was, too. A special mention must go to the charming young lady who attended to us - she was very helpful when I asked about portion sizes, so I went with her recommendation & cleared my plate! We also had a nice chat about other restaurants in the area & recommended specific ones to each other. Very comprehensive menu with many vegetarian options, some a little different to the usual, one of which I chose & thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to everyone there, & we plan to eat here again very soon.

I came today for the Thali lunch it was simply delicious quality of food was very good staff member was friendly and polite l would highly recommend this restaurant to others

Best Indian meal we've had !!! Staff friendly and welcoming and informative of the dishes. Restaurant is beautifully decorated and comfortable. As for the meal.... absolutely stunning 10/10

We ate here last Saturday to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was lunchtime and the restaurant was quiet. Decor is fresh and tasteful. Staff were welcoming, friendly and professional. The food was tasty and nicely presented. As always we had two rice when one would have done! The Korma and the Sea Bass were great. No room for a sweet!!!

Great food, nice setting, attentive staff. This is our second visit and will definitely be going back. £90 for 3 starters mains, rices, popadoms and nan breads, sort drinks... which I'd say is reasonable as the food is really good.

Wow!!! Dare I say the best Indian Restaurant I’ve ever been to - I certainly can. The restaurant is impeccable. Really clean, welcoming and attentive staff. The food was so delicious and the flavours were out of this world. The meal came out piping hot too. I could go in to a lot more detail with regards to the food but my advice to anyone is; just go to the restaurant - you will not be disappointed and I know you’ll agree that it’s the best Indian Restaurant you will ever frequent. My only issue is, that I live 550 miles away so can’t come back more often! Next time I’m back in Inverurie on business or Aberdeen, I’ll be sure to come back.

Here, I have tasted the best Indian food so far in Scotland. Every dish had it's unique taste not like other Indian restaurants where they make the same gravy base for half of their dishes. We had been there for a couple of times but food quality and service was awesome.👍 I would highly recommend this restaurant and surly will visit again often.

All round I would say that this Indian is on me of the better. The food and service are good on both fronts. The only complaint was the quality of the peshwari nan, I'm not sure what they did, I'm annoyed I did not tell them.

We've eaten here many times in the past and tried the oppo on many occasions. SoL is the best Indian restaurant in the area by a distance. Sat night was packed yet the reception and service was immaculate, orders taken promptly with drinks ordered, Tiger of course. Poppadoms are not generally worth commenting on, but the dips here drove us to lick the little bowls clean. Chilli prawn starter was an exception, then we discovered the green yoghurt drizzle around the edge of the plate, again, finger licking good. Mains were chicken pasanda and Chettinade, coconut rice, pesh naan and bombay potatoes accompanied the mains. Every morsel was a delight, perfectly cooked and presented. Fortunately there was too much to eat at one sitting, so a doggy bag meant we could enjoy it for lunch the following day. We will undoubtedly return frequently

● Excellent friendly service ● Lovely food especially starter platters ● Good food options for non curry loving children ● We were charged for pickles when not optioned

Food was good and staff were helpful. The booth seating was nice for more privacy. Chilli naan was tasty. Hot towel and oranges were a nice touch.

The best Indian we have ever had! We were in the area from Inverness and will definitely return. All dishes were fantastic and staff very nice and efficient. Dishes all piping hot and well presented too. Wheelchair access was also fine.

Very welcoming, friendly staff, very attentive to our needs. Excellent choice of dishes, food was fantastic! Definitely worth a second visit!

Excellent food and good service. Very busy but service and food didn’t reflect that- will definitely come again. Thank you

Would highly recommend Very friendly staff Food was lovely Will be back Great place to visit in Inverurie town centre

We went to Spice of Life for a meal with relatives. It's the first time we had been here for a number of years. The food was excellent with a number of interesting vegetarian options. The service was second to none. A member of staff came and discussed the vegetarian meal that I had ordered to make sure that everything was suitable. When we booked we had asked about vegetarian wine, and they were happy for us to take our own in case they did not have anything suitable. I can't fault the staff in this restaurant, and I would be happy to return there for a meal.

We have come all the way from Newcastle for a good curry and the spice of life did not disappoint! We went at lunchtime, the venue is accessible I managed to get in with my wheelchair. The food was delicious and nothing was too much trouble, the service was prompt and helpful. I would definitely come back on our next visit

The food & service was excellent. The interior very comfortable. It was very busy on a Friday night. Reservations are recommended.

Amazing food! The whole experience from start to finish is great. the servers were nice and friendly, The food can’t get better and the prices are fair for the portion size. Always a great spot to get great food.

You know that place you would travel that but further because it’s worth the drive - well this is one of these places First time here and the staff are so attentive without being intrusive - Attention. To detail - how the food is presented the food itself and little touches like having organise included with the wipes at the end of the meal I have the chilli prawns - 10/10 ans Chicken Bhoona 9/10 with garlic Nan well done 10/10 Try it out

This is a lovely restaurant with great food. Some of the dishes are fairly unusual, but still really nice. They're also very flexible concerning vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Amazing restaurant and food! Really nice and friendly staff. One of the best we have tried so far in Scotland!

The of the best Indian restaurants we have ever been too! Shame we live so far away. Great food, great service, great value. Beautiful decor.

Absolutely brilliant dining experience. A lovely warm welcome. Delicious food and very generous portions. Engaging attentive staff. No rush and plenty time between courses. Will definitely return, they also have an excellent carry out menu.

We had an amazing meal and fantastic service. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Beautiful decor. Excellent variety.

What a delicious meal - can easily see why Spice of Life is the top rated restaurant in Inverurie (tbf we’ve not been to them all!). Food was tasty, well presented, not at all greasy and quick service. The staff were extremely friendly and it was good to see a local business so busy on a Monday night. We’ve tried a couple of places on our way to the airport and will be back here for sure!

This spot is marvellous. Exceptional clean. lovely customer service and atmosphere. Food is absolutely fabulous. It is the nicest Indian restaurant in Aberdeenshire. had two main dish and naan. Both exceed expectations.

one of the best restaurants in the uk. anil and our cook gave us a real indian experiance and cooked us autentic dishes. as we are in scotland .the lamb currey was so soft and tasty. we know our indian...do not hesitate.

I am not a chef, however for the last 25 years I have been cooking Indian food, buying books, visiting websites, always searching for that authentic Indian Restaurant taste. The Chefs and the staff here at Spice of Life in Inverurie have history and experience,...

Outstanding indian. The best we've had, clean plates all round. 5 stars. Highly recommend the the king prawn sarso ke jhinga main and the tandoori chicken saagawala.

Food and service was excellent. There’s also limited parking at the rear which was a bonus. Highly recommended. Kingfisher on tap 👍

Poppadoms with the works, nice Mango chutney. Followed by Joypuri in two variants, spiced to our liking. Garlic naan, lemon rice and raita were added. Friendly service, preparation took normal time. Definitely not my last visit, I enjoyed „Spices“ very much. On our personal ranking...

My friend and I had starters and mains here when staying in Inverurie after walking nearby. We were really surprised to get such high quality curries in this wee town. All the food was delicious, flavoursome and varied. We ordered all vegetarian choices and they...

Amazing food and great service. Best Indian food I’ve had in the Aberdeen area. Will definitely be back!!

It was a few days away in a log cabin for my girlfriend's 50th birthday when we fancied an Indian meal. I did a Google search and found the spice of life Inverurie. What a find. Beautiful stylish interior on arrival and a nice fresh...

What an amazingly different menu to the usual, such a wide selection and very, very tasty. Would eat there every night if I could.

Was here the other night for a birthday dinner with friends. Service was good and food was spot on. Well done to all - keep up the good work

We have just picked up a takeaway from one of several Indian restaurants in Inverurie. We rarely eat takeaway and after watching an Indian themed “come dine with me” on TV decided it was a horrible weather day, so let’s order in an Indian for...

Delighted to say that I ate here last night with my husband and kids. It was, without question the best Indian food I have eaten in over 15 years. Delicious food, exceptional service and even a wonderful choice of house whites that match very well...

Excellent meal catering well for a pescatarian and vegetarian daughters. Attentive friendly service. Complimentary free appetiser of chilli broccoli was something different and delicious. Would highly recommend

Despite no booking we were made very welcome. So much choice on the menu. We chose chicken tikka masala and lamb shaslik. Both dishes were fantastic 10/10. Thank you to our hosts.

Had our first visit since covid and it was a fantastic evening. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has nice booths. Service is how it should be and the food is delicious. We decided to have poppadoms instead of a starter so as not to...

1st time visit. Lovely clean interior and staff friendly and helpful. Not the cheapest I've been to but when the foods as good as it was, I don't mind paying above average. If having starters, id highly recommend the spicy vegetarian mashed potato balls with...

This is the best Indian meal we’ve ever had! The whole meal was faultless and was obviously made with care and fresh ingredients. The presentation of each dish was beautifully done. The staff were attentive, warm and efficient. So polite and friendly too. The decor...

A really great night for our group of 8 who hadn’t met up for a long time. The service was superb and the food was excellent with plenty clean plates. My own Spicy Prawns Starter was fantastic and the Chicken Tikka Balti and Garlic/Cheese Naan...

Plus central with parking nearby interior better than the usual Indian staff friendly Minus staff slow food far from top Mild is still spicy Summary: farmer‘s fine dining

Popped in for our dinner, the restaurant is lovely, nice and clean and the decor is lovely. It was a warm night and the restaurant was lovely and cool. The staff were very warm and welcoming and even though we hadn’t pre booked, they found...

Popped in during the evening while exploring Inverurie and was blown away by the quality and speed of the food. We were well taken care of and both of us stuff ourselves until we had to roll out the door. Very affordable and quality was...

Fantastic Indian food and great service. Went in with a party of 6 and were very well taken care of. The staff was attentive and mindful of when the food was coming out to make sure we could eat together, and accommodating for our party....

Visited for the first time tonight. Absolutely beautiful food. So tasty, lovely presentation. One of the best curries we have had in a long time 👌 Lovely modern restaurant. Lovely staff. Highly recommended to everyone ⭐️ We look forward to returning very soon 👌

We visited this restaurant on Friday 3rd June. We had Chicken Pakora and Meat Samosa to start. For mains we chose two dishes using meat we don't often eat in curries and are quite often not available. There was a duck dish and a venison...

I was visiting the area for just 2 days and was looking for Indian food options. This fitted the bill just perfectly. The menu is extensive and the lamb dish I chose was just lovely. Friendly service, with the waiter being very nice without being...

We visited this restaurant on 24th April 2022 Very welcoming and friendly staff. The food we ordered came promptly and was presented beautifully. Every dish was absolutely delicious! Thoroughly recommend!

Went here for my birthday meal and it was absolutely first class, service was excellent, food was amazing, everything from start to finish was top notch ..... highly recommend. Go there

When booking, tell the staff of your special celebration and the staff will spoil you every step of the way. What a gem of a restaurant. The food is fabulous, the staff happy to make suggestions of new courses to try. The chilli broccoli was...

Stopped in here for dinner on a quick overnight stop in Inverurie. Service was great, chicken wings were knockout and the venison chattinad was amazing. No complaints from me 👌🏻

This restaurant has it all. Amazing food. Friendly and kind staff. Beautifully decorated place. I cannot wait for my next visit.

Had to go out for dinner and asked for advice at The banks, they hightly recomended the Spice of Life.. Oh Boy where they right. I love to have this in my hometown, but it would ruin me as I would go there way to...

Had a lovely meal. Unexpected meal out due to power cut. Walked in off street without booking a table. Nice setting and good menu. Friendly,discete and efficient service. Food was delicious Very enjoyable meal

The wonderful welcome and service matched the excellent food, we loved it and are looking forward to our next meal there. Highly recommended

Very friendly service! The food was simply gorgeous! Full of flavour and out of this world... We will return!

Phenomenal from start to finish. The food was incredible, the staff were so efficient and couldn't do enough. The manager/owner was so polite and passionate about the business. All our food was vegetarian and it was the best I've ever had. Get the sticky broccoli....

My wife and I visited last night and we were very impressed with the service, quality of food and overall experience. We both had vegetarian options and it was all delicious. The manager took care of us when he realised our starters were taking longer...

We had lunch here today. Food, service, choice, range and cleanliness were absolutely fantastic. We’ve been a few times now and it’s always incredible. The manager is so welcoming and super good with the kids. We live 45 mins away but it is always worth...

So we bought a take-away meal for 8 people on Monday night. The order was taken over the phone and we were told a time to collect. It was all very efficient and when it came to taking the food away help was on hand...

Can’t praise the staff for such a brilliant service & the meal was superb! Our waiter was so attentive, gave us suggestions a for what we might enjoy & even a complimentary starter he’d suggested! Our meal was just superb. SO worth a visit 💕👍

A friend and I had lunch last Friday at Spice of Life. It was our first visit. We received a warm and courteous welcome, friendly service and information about the menu. In the end we chose a vegetarian and a meat Thali, both of which...

What an amazing meal we had at spice of life. The restaurant is beautiful, great service and fresh, tasty food. Lots of gluten free options beautifully presented.

I had a great time with my friends in restaurant with the nice environment around to the dinning hall and the pleasant interior, and a good welcoming staff they've and joyful food 😍, I would recommend for foodies and everyone, definitely need to try you'll...

The service, ambiance, and food are all ten out of ten. Staff was so friendly and welcoming Food was delicious , the lights and arrangements were on perfect Highly recommend!!!!

Just had a really excellent meal here. Nice ambiance, friendly and attentive service and most importantly, really delicious food. Would thoroughly recommend you try it out.

Wonderful lunch today. Very tasty food & attentive waiter who was extremely professional & serving on his own. We left with very happy tummies!!!

What a welcome. Just popped in of the of chance we could have a table had to wait for 10 minutes so glad we did. The starters of chilli garlic chicken and the healthy broccoli was amazing. Then the mains were better than we remembered....

My wife & I had the lunch special, she chose vegetarian, I, meat. The flavours were exceptional. The quantity was perfect. The range of little dishes was first class. We both enjoyed a fantastic meal. The waiter was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. We will...

A rare find, one of the best Indian meals we have tasted. Staff were lovely, we really enjoyed our evening and can’t wait to go back. Gregor and Louise

It was really an amazing experience we had…Wonderful Tandoori platter and the spice mix was awesome.pleasant atmosphere and friendly staffs.Must try authentic Indian foods and I strongly recommend this restaurant for food lovers…💐💐👍

We dined here recently solely on the back of its 40 out of 40 5 star reviews and we are glad we did. The new modern decor and the friendly and helpful staff was a good start. However the food was simply gorgeous. 100% recommended....

Very good service generous portions. They even let us try the venison curry as we just weren’t sure. But it was lovely. Even though there was a slight mistake with one of the mains they more than made up for it.

We had the lunch time Thali which consisted of a nice selection of small individual dishes with a rice and nan. Wonderful flavours and good service.

Best Indian restaurant ever. Went for lunch and although they don’t do a lunch menu as such they do the most amazing thalis. We had a meat and a vegetable one and the flavors were incredible. The most accommodating staff. I really can’t rave about...

I am in very high spirits after visiting this restaurant. I have been a very keen lover of Indian food for many years now and I can honestly say that hand on heart this was one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to....

We gade in for lunch; hid baith the meat thali and the vegetarian ane. Incredible value & the food wis absolutely delicious. Fine big portions as weel, and nae jist too dear at aa. Staff couldna hae been mair helpful. Wid happily recommend tae onybidy...

We were visiting and staying in Inverurie whilst motorbiking around North East Scotland. We asked a taxi driver which was the best Indian restaurant in town. He had no hesitation in recommending the Spice of Life. He told us no others came close. It’s a...

Excellent service, fantastic food, a definite return is due. Would highly recommend the Thali lunch. A fantastic selection on the a La carte menu too.

Amazing place for dinning excellent food with taste and flavour with best service above and beyond. Would like to visit again.

Been here a few times over the years and never been disappointed. Our recent visit I was slightly disappointed to see they had stopped doing a set lunch menu. However we bashed on and had a mixed meat combo starter - delicious. Then a lamb...

Absolutely incredible This was one of my favorite dining experiences. The food & ambience was absolutely outstanding. Came here over weekend & was extremely pleased with the food & service. The with prawn starter and lamb bhuna was delicious. They do a great job with...

I recently stayed near Inverurie with a large party (16 people) and had an incredible meal here! Really excellent service and I couldn’t fault any of the dishes. Thanks so much guys!

I think this must be the best Indian restaurant we have ever eaten in. Food was presented well, tasted amazing and staff were not only very professional but went above and beyond in order to please their guests. This us a must when visiting Inverurie

Had a yummy chicken tikka misala 100% recommend. Fast service and really good food. Will be back soon :)

We loved our first visit to this First Class restaurant. Honestly, the welcome, service and quality of food and drink on offer from the manager and his team was outstanding. Equally, the ambiance and decor were superb. We have visited and eaten food in India...

Not a lookalike Indian restaurant. My wife & I were staying locally & fancied our first meal out for months - and first since we got married. An extensive menu with most of the dishes typically found - but plenty of different choices too. We...

Excellent service and amazing food! Thank you to our waiter Suhas, absolute pleasure. Highly recommend visiting!

We were so pleased to have an excellent meal at the new Spice of Life restaurant. We recognised some of the staff from the Shahi Darbar and understand that some of the chefs from there have now moved to the Spice of Life. The menu...

This started with poppadum's and very good spicy onions and mango chutney. The appetisers were absolutely fantastic with amazing flavours. The mains were perfect and it was a delicious main course. The restaurant itself was very comfortable and the staff were attentive and welcoming. Overall...

My wife and I were in Inverurie for a couple of nights as part of our summer staycation and we decided to give the Spice of Life a try based on other TripAdvisor reviews. I cannot commend this restaurant highly enough. Beautifully appointed with lovely...

Quite possibly one of the best Indian meals I have ever had. Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The decor and surroundings were fresh and clean.The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Honestly couldn't fault it...!!

Fantastic, we would not expect anything less. Have know this place for years, but to keep up with the times, updated decor, wee improvements on food, but always a great experience. Cannot fault it, in so difficult times, your staff are exceptional and the food...

Absolutely amazing food at this restaurant. Extremely friendly staff. First time we have tried this place and we will certainly return. Would recommend to all. Stuart & Julie