Spice Society in Chiltern

This was a complete potluck discovery for dinner. The restaurant is narrow and deep, it doesn’t look anything special. We arrived early for dinner but the restaurant gradually filled with other diners. My husband ordered his usual chicken tikka masala with a little more heat and it was utterly delicious. The onion bhajis were utterly heavenly - light, dry and crisp, with not a hint of grease. Go there just for the bhajis! He also had pilau rice and peshwari naan. My tandoori chicken was a generous half, with it I had tarka dhal and plain rice, it was all lovely. We ordered wine, the yellow label Rioja Crianza which costs £7 in a supermarket. Here we were charged just £14! When was the last time you bought a bottle of wine with dinner for so little?

We have been to this restaurant on regular occasions, and we were here just before Christmas, which was, as usual, a fabrastic meal, great service, great food. Last night, we collected our order to eat at home, and yes, the food was just as lovely, hot, fresh, and gorgeous! This is our favourite Indian restaurant in the area, and you can not fault it! Thankyou! We will be back!

Pretty rough experience, service was atrocious, the waiter with the below chin beard practically threw our plates at us and treated any request or order as if we were personally slighting him! Food wasn’t as good or as well prices as the other Indian restaurant in Old Amersham, lamb was tough and flavorless, cheese naans had no cheese! Mughal Palace is miles better and cheaper, no contest

Lovely small restaurant with attentive staff and very tasty food. We had a take away last month and decided to eat in the restaurant this time, very impressed with great food done well, and great value too.

Always good food and drink. Highly recommended

Lovely Indian food. I don't often get a take away but I do enjoy some good hot spicey Indian food once in awhile.

Not happy! Booked a table a week ago. Turned up to be told that they had no record of our booking. They refused to accommodate us. Really unimpressed. Another local curry house got our business so their loss! We won't be back

Was not expecting such delicious food at such a good price! My only negative is that it took almost an hour for our food to be cooked. However I will note it was a busy Saturday night

Excellent food all round. Seating a little cramped but reasonable value when considering this is situated in the over-priced area of Old Amersham and similar nearby restaurants are a lot more expensive.

Worst experience ever ! I had an incredibly disappointing experience at spice society. The customer service was abysmal, and the food was equally terrible. From the moment I walked in, it was clear that the staff had no interest in providing a pleasant dining experience. They were rude and inattentive, making me feel unwelcome. To make matters worse, the food was a disaster. One of the ordered dish was paneer tikka masala, and it arrived sweet and taste was bad. I tried to get the attention of the server to address the issue, by asking them to make it a bit spicy. To that, they just added raw red chilli powder to it. I was not able to eat it. As soon as we had our our bite, it started to hit in our throat. We asked for water and noticed they had not even served us glasses of water. As an Indian, I know how this food ahould be actually, and what this restaurant is missing. I will never return to spice society and strongly advise others to steer clear as well. The combination of dreadful customer service and inedible food makes this place a complete waste of time and money.

Very worst service, food is not indian at all, just using indian name, ordered paneer tikka masala which is full of sweet flavor, who the hell make paneer tikka in sweet flavor.Rude staff.

Brilliant food, lovely atmosphere, would definitely recommend.

A restaurant which has never lost its touch over the years. A great favourite.

I rang to book on the 11th August (proof on my phone that I rang the restaurant) to book for 8 people for Friday 18th August. I arrive with my friends on Friday night, only to be told that 'you don't have a booking' by two very rude staff on the door. No workaround, no apology, just a point blank refusal. We had to make alternative plans at 8pm on a Friday night, and I won't ever be booking Spice Society again in future.

Have had takeaway many many times, which is always great, and took the chance to dine in while back in town. Friendly and attentive service, and food was incredible - felt even better than their takeaway! Very nice atmosphere on a Saturday night in the cosy restaurant.

Been going for years but the last couple of times we have been rushed, the chicken was tuff couldn't cut it we told staff about but they didn't seemed bothered. We won't be going again .

Lovely food. Nice staff . Clean and friendly

Delicious food. It’s my favourite Indian restaurant in the area. The quality and taste is consistently high. The staff are very professional. I particularly love the dhansak

Literally the best indian spot I've been to in a long while, not many tables so you should try book early.

Excellent food with very friendly service! I got take out, didn't have to wait long and enjoyed the meal very much! Thank you!

Great traditional curry house. Delicious food. Good staff. Reasonable prices

Excellent meal and amazing service as always 👌

One of the best places to get Indian food ever. I like their rendition of palak paneer, and the balti korma was delicious

Fabulous food and is back to being our go to Indian restaurant in Amersham, try the Gosht Kalia, lamb with chilli, soy and mustard, very special

This Indian restaurant is the best in Amersham. It always delivers on the most tasty consistent Indian food. It’s amazing value for money. The tables are sometimes cramped and it’s a narrow restaurant but the food and service make up for it. Cannot recommend highly enough for eat in and take away.

Nice family meal. Calm and tolerant attention from waiters. Decent food. Probably the best place for Indian food if taking a family on a Sunday night.

Amazing food will be coming back!

Always serves great food i would rate it as one of the best food wise. I can't fault the service. I will be returning

Lovely place with great genuine food.

Wonderful food. Great and friendly service with a really cosy atmosphere. Been coming here for years now - never disappoints!

This is always our go to curry, staff are friendly the food is fantastic. You need to book ahead they are always busy. Highly recommended.

Our first Indian takeaway in Amersham and did not disappoint. 10/10 we will be coming back for sure. Food was fresh, would highly recommend. Was also extremely impressed that this restaurant offered to remove ‘almond’ from some of their dishes due to a nut allergy and none of the restaurants we rang would do this (that’s when you know it’s really fresh). Also 2 free beers was a great touch

Still remains the very best for a curry in Amersham and immediate area. Excellent food without the luminous colour offerings by some.

Food is good. Although has been modified a bit to match English taste buds. But overall good food, reasonable price and good quantity.

We arrive for our meal at 8:15pm we waited 15 minute wait in a cramped waiting area, and I mean cramped. We eventually got to our table hungry and thirsty. Even these seats were cramped for 4 people. Waiters passed us without a look. 2 of the side plates were dirty. When I told a waiter, he just took them away and replaced with clean. He didn’t even ask us if we wanted to order a drink. Half an hour later a waiter came over and asked if we were ready to order. I told him we have been waiting half hour, you could have a least offered us a drink. His response was, I’m here now. We walked out. They had no care in looking after us at all. This our second very poor experience at this restaurant. We Will not be going there ever again.

Amazing. One if the best curries I've had .very reasonable too.

Great food as always. Friendly and value for money.

Fab food chicken saag was delicious

Always great food and excellent service dine in or take away

I have been visiting this lovely Indian restaurant for almost 20 years and can honestly say , nothing is to much trouble. The staff are all lovely and I would highly recommend this little Gem .

I go to the Spice Society once a week and always enjoy the food and hospitality the staff are always friendly and welcoming. I particularly enjoyed the Hyderabad lamb, and the Dhansak is a particular favourite, look forward to going there tonight.

I've visited this restaurant several times over the years and have usually always enjoyed the food, however, during my recent visit the attitude of the staff was appalling. They were not very welcoming, and everything just seemed too much trouble for them. Judging by the attitude of all the staff it was abundantly clear that they just didn't want to be there. One particular waiter was not impressed when, at the end of our meals, we requested coffee, and whilst we were drinking it we were he came over to tell us they were closing, it wasn't even 9.15pm!

Was given good recommendations about this place but was so let down staff seemed to want us to leave ASAP food wasn’t up to the expectations of myself or my partner the vegetarian tikka was so much closer to a korma than any other tikka I’ve ever known the chicken buna wasn’t up to scratch the only good things were the poppadoms and the naan unfortunately it’s given me a bad stomach too and I will not be using this restaurant again The only reason I’ve put two stars is it was set in a nice location

Another fab meal here yesterday, food is absolutely lovely, good range on the menu and they’re always happy to try and get you what you want if not on the menu. Decor is a bit dated but that adds to its charm and especially like that it doesn’t seem to have distraction of getting deliveries out so food arrives quickly. Great value too so make sure you book as it’s always busy.

We only usually get a takeaway from Spice society - its a special saturday night treat for me as hubby is very picky and won't normally have a takeaway - so its a special treat for me. This latest takeaway wasn't up to the usual very high standard, not as tasty or spiced as it normally is. Although it was very palatable each dish sadly lacked that special flavour, the Chicken tika Masala was very bland and pale in colour and the Lamb Bhuna didn't have the usual depth of flavour. Strangly the Lamb Bhuna was written as Lamb Boonah on the lid - I have never heard an Indian Bhuna spelt that way - maybe not the usual chef? Please revert to the normal spiced and flavoured that we are used to.

We have just enjoyed an excellent takeaway from this consistently good restaurant. The food was delicious and still really hot after a five minute drive home. Such a lovely treat on a miserable January night. Thank you to the chefs and the staff for your...

Always great food from here and staff are always lovely.

Second visit to this popular restaurant, trying to ease of hot and seeking out flavour, and wasn’t disappointed. Would recommend to friends and family.

Not a restaurant for couples. Seems to attract obnoxious and loud gangs of men. Restaurant staff do nothing to stop it. We certainly won't be dining there again

Excellent food,good service,tiny restaurant but really nice atmosphere

Just had the most terrible experience in this restaurant. The manager and staff seem not to want to be there. Sullen attitude to us on arrival and when taking our order. Chutney tray delivered with plastic pots and spoons. When we were finishing our meals...

Absoute joke of a restaurant, they pretend they are covid safe by using disposable cups for chutney trays but they dont clean tables in between and re-use knives/forks. The manager is a imbecile as he is only interested in taking money and not listening to...

Best Indian restaurant in bucks

Fantastic food and staff as always, can’t beat the hyderabadi lamb and chilli balti massala. No need to visit any other Indian restaurant in the local area as spice is consistently great.

Visited this week with a friend. The food was great, and the restaurant while a typical curry house, was clean & comfortable. The service was fast and friendly, and the whole experience was very pleasant.

Sadly the food has gone downhill here. Too much sugar and garlic. It was very average, and I sadly won't go back. We tried the Mughal Palace the night after (as its been taken over), and the food was just incredible, as were the staff....

It’s always a concern as to whether one of your favourite restaurants has survived the pandemic, and more importantly with the quality of service and food remaining as good as it was. No worries here. Everything is the same as it was (albeit with social...

Very nice people and lovely tasty food . recommended .

Lovely food. All the dishes you can imagine and even off-menu ones if you ask nicely. Great neighbourly feel and great service. Hope that we can go there again to eat out rather than takeaway. The interiors could do with an update and maybe a brighter happier interior that matches the food and the people.

Another amazing meal at spice society, fresh food! Fresh meat! Amazing service. Prices are very good!

Excellent Indian food in the entire area of Amersham, Chalfont and Chorleywood! Chicken Tandoori is to die for! Kept me alive during the COVID times.

Very friendly team and consistently great food. Our regular treat to start the weekend

Best Indian food in Amersham and has been for years

Unbeatable. You will not find another Indian restaurant as good as this anywhere in the country. Thank you please. 👍🏻

I have been eating here for years now Still the best Indian restaurant in the area by far. Fabulous service and consistently good food every single time whether inside or as a take away.

I'm a fan of Indian food and have eaten it all across the UK. This place is without a doubt the best curry house I've ever had the pleasure of eating at. All the food is freshly prepared there from scratch and the staff are...

Apart from the best curry in Amersham this restaurant offers a very safe environment for patrons with good social distancing and all staff wearing face masks.

THE BEST CURRY! What more could you want!? A family favourite for years and years, will always return! Parry & Barney

The best curry money can buy! I’ve been using spice society for 10 years and every single time I visit the food is better that it was before. Cannot fault it and love every meal I’ve had, eat in or takeaway. They are taking the...

Due to current Covid situation we haven’t not eaten out in a while. However we decided to order a take away today and it was top standard as always, they never fail to impress. My lamb Dansak (my usual disk) was Impeccable. Looking forward to eating in again.

Food average to good but let down by a slightly rude staff member who didn't want to bring fresh cutlery to the table after the starter and almost argued with us about it. Eventually they rather reluctantly agreed to bring a clean knife after they dropped it onto the table. I'd still return because the food is better than the other Indian restaurant in Old Amersham.

I have been using spice society for years and never had a bad meal I understand due to covid19 it must have been so hard for local businesses to survivive but if u serve up the poop we had tonight and then to be told we r buying it in u will undo your loyal fanbase in an instant do not serve your customers who have been using u for years inferior poop

Open again for takeaway on some days but best to avoid this month as it’s Ramadan and the food is well below average. Either their main chef is taking a religious holiday or they don’t/ can’t for religious reasons taste the food.

I went out with the family and had an amazing meal as always at spice society have been coming here for years and never has disappointed me. Food is always fresh and tasty best Indian in Amersham and top class service

I visited here with my other half and we had a very enjoyable meal. The food is great and the service is even better. Great value for money!

Dreadful!! Sadly I have been coming here for 15+ years on an infrequent basis and today was the word experience. On arrival having booked a table we are told to `'hurry up as the kitchen was closing". So why take a booking at 21:30 if it's too late? The service was rude. As a veggie I ordered a dish which didn't arrive. I asked for it an the 'boss' told me it was something else. I was horrified. He inferred I was drunk, being the nominated driver I was stone cold sober hence this review. The forgot my dish and others. Sadly I will not eat there again and advise you all not to either. Rude, arrogant, judgemental and plain right awful, take heed! If i could give less than one start I would!

Dreadful!! Sadly I have been coming here for 15+ years on an infrequent basis and today was the word experience. On arrival having booked a table we are told to `'hurry up as the kitchen was closing". So why take a booking at 21:30 if it's too late? The service was rude. As a veggie I ordered a dish which didn't arrive. I asked for it an the 'boss' told me it was something else. I was horrified. He inferred I was drunk, being the nominated driver I was stone cold sober hence this review. The forgot my dish and others. Sadly I will not eat there again and advise you all not to either. Rude, arrogant, judgemental and plain right awful, take heed! If i could give less than one start I would!

Lovely evening with friends, attentive staff, excellent food. Shame the restaurant is so small as we were all tightly packed in.

Affordable pricing. The service and the presentation is great. I wish I could say the same about the food. Very far from authentic Indian food. Soggy chapattis, Chicken Jalfrezi overloaded with Turmeric and very tiny portion of undercooked onion bhajji was something I got.

Friendly fast service and great Indian food. What more can you ask for? Even when someone extra arrived half way though our meal they were quickly accommodated.

Visited for a birthday meal Monday 27th Jan early booking first thing I noticed it was Lovley and warm for a chilly evening good friendly staff Not pushy with everything. . Gave you a minute with menu before Asking if you would like a drink Poppadoms fresh nice pickle Then a nice space while starters came which I like don't like conveyer Belt curry houses this was good We had mixed platter we shared Starter hot spicy tender meat I had lamb dnask so beautifully tender sweet tasting with a good heat punch.lovely and a chicken dish Can't remember name began with an A hot and tender.a mushroom bargee and bombay potatoes a couple of chappti very good A couple pints of beer a g&t large Rose wine very good value at £60 pounds dead will defiantly be going Back if we can get in....

Food is excellent as usual. No artificial colouring. Fresh. The restaurant is small. Very busy so book early. We usually book one week early.

The food was good, tasty, but nothing extraordinary or amazing. The restaurant itself is very small, nice and cosy. But the service was incredibly rude. Food was thrust down on to the table whilst shouting out what it was, drinks orders were refused to be taken, rushed clearing, and very unwelcoming. Other reviews are glowing, and others very much like this so it may depend on what day you go and who is working. Won’t be rushing back. Much rather head to Papad in Chesham.

Food was very good quality and not spicy Really enjoyed. Good ambience. Good service

Astonishing place. Wall to wall spices. Smelled wonderful!

Food is good but the service standards can be patchy. And if you are looking to stay beyond 1030 pm this isn’t the place for you.

Ordered a lamb jalfrezi, the quality of lamb was exceptional. Vegetable dishes were up to standard. It's quite a small restaurant so can feel a tad claustrophobic to some people and it does fill up very quickly even on a Monday or Tuesday night. Value for money is very good, two people eating with a beer each was £20 per person.

Great food I go here one ever to months with a friend for a catch up and the staff always remembers us and what we order nice atmosphere but some times a bit cramped

It's a very good meal. We visit today Wednesday a lady group it was fantastic. Food was great. Service was fabulous. Come back soon. But pre booking must be made.

New to the area and have tried a couple of other tandoori restaurants, none excite me with their flavours and find them bland. This little gem in Old Amersham. I had Hyderabadi lamb, it was fantastic. Not a single morsel left. Will be returning again and again. Friendly staff and free beer with takeaways over £20. Such great prices and attentive waiters.

I tried this as the Raj Gate around the corner has gone down hill and have been looking for a new quality Indian Restaurant in the area. This was not it. Hadn't been for a while and wont be going back in a hurry. Very average welcome and service and pretty bland run of the mill food. It's not bad but visited much better. Old Amersham deserves better.

Firstly, we asked politely for some fresh poppadoms as the ones we were given were stale. The waiter didn't seem to know what to do, flapped around annoyed, and then took them away. He brought some fresh ones telling us "They are all like that". Well they aren't all stale, as the ones he brought the second time were nice and crisp! We then told the same waiter that I had been given the wrong dish. He looked at me confused. I had to explain to him that I would never order chicken curry as I follow a vegan/veggie diet. Only then did he take it away, no apology, like it was my fault?! A younger waiter brought out the dish I had ordered and gave me some more rice (I didn't need it but appreciated the gesture). He also apologised which I appreciated although he later sighed when my friends asked for some water which I didn't appreciate! Another friend has since told me that they treat regular customers like kings and queens and ignore new customers. Might explain our experience in comparison to some of the rave reviews from regular customers on here?

Really didn't fancy cooking and smelt a delicious aroma coming from the restaurant on my way home from work.

Excellent food. Always busy, you must book, 10 minutes late to be shown to our table. Was worth the wait.

Appalling, incompetent and rude service. AVOID.

Yet another fantastic meal at the Spice Society. This time we took 5 Australians, some of whom have been before and specially requested a return visit to this restaurant. The food is always delicious and the staff friendly and efficient. We love it!

Another cracking meal at the spice society 😋

The waiter was very friendly and recommended our main courses. Hyderabadi dish was described as a "memorable dish" on the menu. Excellent flavour and mouthwatering lamb cubes in a medium tangy sauce. The restaurant is in a traditional village and the ambience reflects this. Very busy, difficult to book a table on the weekend as we tried on two occasions but could not get a table. So we booked a table on Thursday for a table on Saturday. Thank you Spice Society and we shall see you again soon

Very small restaurant, therefore 'cosy'. Very swift service and polite staff. I ordered chilli paneer for starter and it was very soft paneer, possibly freshly made, but there only 5 pieces. I'm used to a dry chilli paneer, but this was very passatta based. Tasty though. The onion bhaji was underwhelming. I ordered the tarka dahl and paratha for mains, and I enjoyed both. My friend ordered chicken madras and it was totally lacking it any heat, again I felt it was passatta based. Depends on what you are used to, but I eat in East London, so for me, not up to scratch.

Got uber eats food come dry no flavour. Never had saag aloo as dry and no taste again phoned spice society got told to get in touch with uber eat and he would pass the message on to his manager. Uber eats don't cook the food they just deliver it the worst customer service ever. And uber eats don't make it easy to phone and complain want be using any of these again