Spice Spree Indian Restaurant and Takeaway in Canterbury

If you've not tried this restaurant before then I recommend that you pay it a visit. It looks a little different to similar restaurants but the main difference is that all diners are given space to enjoy their own company and the meal itself. The service was attentive, efficient, and relaxing. The food that we chose was very, very good. It's a good sized menu, plenty of choice, and definitely somewhere that I look forward to visiting again.

We found this very disappointing, it was underwhelming we felt like we should have just got a tesco indian instead had a nicer meal and spent less.

Hands-down the best Indian restaurant in Canterbury. This is the only one we use. Wonderful flavours and variety in their food. Don't be put off if the restaurant looks quiet - they are always making take-aways... Go in and eat, you won't regret it. Every single person I've recommended Spice Spree to has agreed with this. Edit - just been again. Another superb meal!

Fantastic food - We had Garlic Naan with the Nehari Lamb which was a SENSATION but what blew us away was their Butter Chicken - seriously, one of the best I have ever had anywhere! Not too sweet, perfect spice profile and buttery as. Just Incredible. For sure we'll be back.

We had a nice window table and a yummy dinner. Food was very good and the staff was friendly. It was also a nice stroll from the Cathedral along all the amazing old houses of Canterbury. A cherry on the cake of our day!

If you want a delicious curry this is the place. Best curry in canterbury at the moment i think

Had heard good things about the food here but service was poor. They were busy but we had booked and we just didn't get any sort of service. Sat down and waiting a while to get drinks and orders in and then waited nearly two hours and had to ask why we hadn't been served. Noone seemed to know. Felt bad for the waitress as she was very polite but weren't offered any explanation or compliments and again waited longer. On the end we paid for our drinks and poppadoms and left after two hours with no food. They might have been understaffed but the lack of communication was very disappointing.

We had a mix starter and a garlic naan with chicken chettinad curry. It feels more continental because it is based out in city centre which is hotspot of tourists. I think considering it's taste and quantity the prices are a bit expensive. The quality of the food is good though.

Best curry I've had in a long time, and super polite and friendly staff.

I chose to give it 5 stars not because it’s the best Indian restaurant there is but because it’s a safe bet with no bells and whistles, that does what it does good, at a really fair price. It’s worth noting that its one of the rare Indian restaurant that won’t turn you down if you have a dog. The main course portions are fairly large not to oily, I would agree the starter tandoori are on the small side compared to why I’m used to but so is their price. To be extra picky for me there Butter chicken was a little sweet and I would have like more cheese in the cheese Nan, but I both were absolutely good as served! There is nothing special about the atmosphere it’s plain with some Indian pop as music background.

I’m so thrilled with the experience I had at Spice Spree last night for my friends leaving dinner. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, going out of their way to make the evening memorable, and the food was absolutely delicious. I cannot rate the staff highly enough and I absolutely demolished the 4 plates of food I bought in record time. Food is priced well and so tasted. I would highly recommend.

Such great place with amazing food and stunning hospitality.

The food was served hot and was very tasty. The restaurant decor is very tired and dated. I am used to take cloths on the table and cotton napkins. There service was very slow. After we had eaten we waited a long time for it table to be cleared. The waitress didn't ask if we wanted anything else, no dessert menu was offered, we weren't asked if wanted the bill. I had to go and find someone after we had day there for ages. The service and the atmosphere were really disappointing.

I got a take away from here for the first time last night and sadly it was very disappointing. Food arrived on time, but it was cold when it arrived and I had to put it in the microwave. They had forgotten the popadum. Curry was extremely average. Sadly wouldn’t order again.

Beautiful cuisine, wonderful accomodating staff. We are so grateful to have discovered this gem on our doorstep. Highly recommended to all.

Use this place occasionally - Food always good however, the decor and ambience is a little disappointing. Not there place to go for a romantic evening for two!

Had tasty and delicious food that reminded me of home in Kenya. Especially the parathas that are close to chapati. An awesome place to dine.

Absolutely loved it! Delicious atmosphere. Delicious food. Top notch! If you are ever in Canterbury, you must try this place out!

Delicious, fresh food!!! Fantastic service by Shree!! ❤️❤️❤️

Throughout the evening, my party and I encountered numerous issues that significantly detracted from our enjoyment of the meal. Firstly, the service was incredibly slow, with lengthy delays between courses and inattentive staff members. Despite the restaurant not being particularly busy, Furthermore, the attitude of some of the staff members was less than satisfactory. They appeared disinterested and were unresponsive to our concerns when we tried to address the issues we were experiencing.

Visit Spice recently to take my mum to a belated Mother’s Day dinner as we were both away. She was keen to try Spice. We arrived on a Easter Friday evening, I’m in 2 minds whether it should be super busy or extremely quiet, in this case it was the latter. Once we sat down, I really took in the decor. It wasn’t impressive by any means, it looks like it was quickly and cheaply put together. The carpets were the typical cheap rental flat feeling, very thin and hard feeling. The table just had a basic approach, with a white sheet, typical place, knives and forks etc, and fake flowers. None of the 25 white sheets laid at different angles which you typically find in most Indian restaurants, which I find both impractical yet really admirable and part of the experience. Music was off and only turned on 10 minutes before left (around 915pm at this point). Very cold and bare atmosphere. Nothing really Indian. Service was also fine, nothing to really mention except when we were eating the mains we were asked by 3 different waiters if our food was okay. I appreciate the gesture, but 3 is quite interrupting. This job for be just for our waiter, not all waiters. Food was acceptable, neither good nor bad. However, one comment we made when we ordered the garlic prawn starter was that we received a very small plate with some cooked onions in spices and 2 prawns. I thought this was a bit odd, when i commented to one of the waitress and asked where the rest of the prawns are, she said that’s how it is, I mentioned for nearly £8 I’d expect more than just 2 prawns. She said I was mistaken and then started the price was actually under £4, I apologised and took my comments back and said that’s understandable at this price. However, when the bill came, the bill reflected the prawn starter @ £7.95. I then spoke to another waitress (at this point I’m not sure who is our waitress) and she told me the other waitress is mistaken and the price of £7.95 is correct. I said this wasn’t acceptable as we received 2 prawns only and was told conflicting information. She said the prawns come with other things like onions, which I agreed, and continued to mentioned how these things form the entire dish and that’s part of it. My complaint isn’t the price, it’s the fact we received 2 prawns. She asked me what I wanted to do about it, I suggested a price correction to what the other waitress said and she went away. A few minutes later she said she spoke to her manager and reiterated that’s how the dish is made and the price is £7.95, I explained to her that the food was fine, I wasn’t complaining about the quality but the quantity, 2 prawns is very poor. She asked me again what I wanted, and I explained to her again if she would amend the price to what the other waitress said, 2 minutes later she came back and asked me if I could show her a menu of another local business that serves the same dish cheaper. I explained to her this wasn’t a price/quality issue, just the fact I only had 2 prawns. She showed me a menu of a local takeaway and explained how they are the same price as Spice, I agreed and said they are the same price, not cheaper, but I’d hope they would serve more than 2 prawns. I don’t mind paying for what I’m getting, but I’m not sure what I’m getting for the price - a couple of cooked onions and 2 prawns. She asked me again what I wanted done and at this point I’d had enough, it was a calm conversation throughout but I’ve now lost interest and just want to leave. There’s only a certain amount of times someone can ask you what you want and continue to ignore you or make an alternative suggestion. The waitress went to the kitchen, then the bar with what appears to be the manager, returns to our table and informs me they have removed the prawns from the bill. Whilst I’m paying I can see the manager (or the new person at the bar) just looking over our way. Once paid, we just left. I wouldn’t return based on the above. There are better Indian restaurants in town.

Lovely restaurant and staff. Had a good selection of dishes with plenty of vegan options. Easy to share

The best Indian foods with good ambience

My very favourite Indian eatery ever. It's always excellent and we order almost every week! Consistently spicy and delicious. The owner and employees are also very kind!

Excellent food and staff (Hena) welcomed us. She is so polite and friendly. I appreciate how she dealt with us.

Absolutely fantastic food and service. Was in Canterbury for a few days on holiday and can say was the best food we had by far.

Its a great experience .the ambiance is very welcoming and charming .highly recommend there house specials. staff are extremely knowledgeable make great recommendations.

This is the best Indian and Pakistani cuisine in whole Canterbury! I have tried most of the Indian restaurants and takeaways here and none compare to this one Food was amazing. Full of flavour nice and hot when arrived. always friendly staff 5 stars thanks very much . Try it guys It’s totally. Worth visit I personally liked there biryanis chicken tikka biryani and lamb are just mouthwatering even we have tried there tandoori dishes . it’s was gem 💎 place .

I have had the pleasure of dining at Spice Shree on several occasions, and I must commend the restaurant for its exceptionally friendly and accommodating staff. The team consistently upholds a high standard of hospitality, ensuring that guests feel welcome and well-cared for throughout their visit. Moreover, the restaurant's commitment to maintaining impeccable hygiene standards is evident and greatly appreciated. While I have found the overall dining experience to be enjoyable, I must admit that the flavor profile of the food does not entirely align with my personal preference for authentic Indian cuisine. The dishes, while well-prepared, seem to incorporate a blend of Indian and British flavors, which may not appeal to those seeking a more traditional Indian taste. Furthermore, the curries, in particular, seem to lean towards a Bangladeshi flavor profile, which may not resonate with patrons expecting a more diverse representation of Indian regional cuisines. Regrettably, the restaurant's location on North Gate Street presents a notable challenge, as finding suitable parking in the area can be a real ordeal. This aspect of the dining experience has detracted from an otherwise positive impression of the establishment, and I believe that the restaurant could greatly benefit from addressing this issue to enhance the overall convenience for its patrons. In conclusion, Spice Shree has much to offer in terms of its warm and attentive service, as well as its commitment to hygiene and cleanliness. However, a greater emphasis on delivering a more authentic and diverse range of Indian flavors, alongside efforts to mitigate the parking challenges associated with its location, would undoubtedly elevate the dining experience for guests.

Fabulous. First time here so didn't know what to expect. I only booked because somewhere else was full... so glad that happened. Really good food, best I've had in ages. Staff friendly and helpful. Really good value. Thanks everyone.

Tried this restaurant for the first time tonight and wasn't disappointed. Very good food and friendly service makes this the sort of place you would definitely go back to. Only comment I would make is that I'd prefer a table cloth and napkin. This would certainly enhance the restaurant more.

Excellent food. Nice, polite and well mannered staff. This year in September we went there all the way from Mitcham to celebrate my 70th birthday. I was deeply honoured the way the staff welcomed me when they came to know its my birthday dinner.

An absolute gastronomic delight. My first visit to this establishment was an utter treat. The food was sublime, the service superb and the overall experience, exceptional. I can highly recommend this restaurant with prices which will suit your pocket.

Quiet restaurant, should have seen the warnings. Very bland and tasteless. Keema naan like a bad kebab and onion bahjis taste like they are from a supermarket. Very disappointing since the other reviews are quite high.

I went with my friends here to try indian food for the first time and I got one of the best experiences ever at a restaurant. Staff was super nice, the establishment itself looked great and the food was amazing. Prices are not that bad either. Might be coming back, definitely recommend.

Great flavours with the dishes. Staff are polite. However, what let it down was when the waiter brought the curries to the table, forgot our rice and saag bhaji, but I reminded the waiter. He returned after a few minites with only the rice. I prompted again about my side dish, which he then said wasn't on the original order our waitress took, but went back to the kitchen where it was made fresh. Unfortunately by the time it arrived, we had finished our meal. I ate the side dish alone (was nice quality but if I had waited to eat it with the rest of my main, the meal would have been cold). The waiter did apologise for the delay, stating they were busy. The restaurant was not even half full though. We had been in the restaurant for 50 minutes by the time our mains arrived. We had only had 2 poppadoms to start between 2 of us during that time; so I felt the service was a little slow.

It was surprisingly quiet for a Thursday evening, so we got a good and fast service. Food was brilliant. Chicken madras seriously spicy without going over the top. Tikka masala for the kids was very mild and they loved it. Freshly baked naan, great onion bhajis, ... Would go there again every time!

الطعام لذيذ جداً الخدمة رائعة النادلة لطيفة جداً والكمية ماشاءالله راهية انصحكم فيه 🇸🇦💋

I ordered a takeout to collect myself 30 mins from order . It was a 20 minute wait when I arrived at the prescribed collection time . The restaurant had only 13 people in it on 2 tables. When my food came out I could see immediately there was an item missing which they did replace whilst I waited… On getting home the vegetable curry for the Biriyani was missing too . I phoned to explain they said they would send a driver straight away - after 30 mins the whole order was stone cold and the item Had not been delivered .. They are not busy but it is total chaos- a shame as it started great - very disappointing!! Poor. I will not go back or recommend.

Food was amazing I have been to many Indian restaurants this was by far the best the butter chicken was so creamy and delicious and the naan was perfect lovely service deserving of a 5 stars

Best Indian food in Canterbury. I eat here regularly and I've never been disappointed. The waitress is always very friendly and helpful, too. Brilliant experience!

I strongly recommend this place to anyone who, like me, loves Indian food. The food was great and the staff was friendly and attentive.

Rude manager, refuse to take orders over the phone even though they offer that service, and overcharge by £20 if ordering over the phone... It's unfortunate to have to write this review as we've been coming to this restaurant for a long time now, but we've been met with incredibly rude customer service over the phone. They advertise an online and over the phone delivery service with the same menu (and prices) for both. However, when you order over the phone they charge you £20 extra, refuse to back down on this and then refuse to take payment, saying they are too busy for over the phone orders. Very strange because they wasted 20 minutes calling us back and trying to get us to pay this inflated amount and when we said okay we will pay a little extra just to get the order they said they're too busy and hung up. Why offer this service if not willing to fulfil it? Wasted time, no food and very rude manager.

Absolutely delicious, authentic, piping hot food. Service next to none. Staff were absolutely delight, professional and couldn't do enough for us. First, spontaneous visit. Would definitely go back and I highly recommend lt. Kath and Jenny. Than you ladies. Hope to see you soon

Food was alright But the service was terrible and slow. The waitresses are just rude and sit snd judge over there They took 25 mins to make my starters and took another 40 mins to make my main course. The atmosphere is just dead lol You need a lot of patience to be there good luck

We came here for dining tonight very nice food.

Delicious food nice and clean atmosphere and they have big space for dine in.

We have dinner party today the food was very tasty we like atmosphere and staff was very nice

They are Amazing as always ! I love their services . I love the way they welcome customers . Treat us so special all the time. Beautiful environment. We appreciate chef. And yeah Thank you so much for givin us best indian food in town. I guess they are best in the UK. I highly recommend you guys do visit them im sure you will keep goin. Bundle of thanks again .

Below average service and the staff did not seem to know what was going on. Food took ages and was nothing special. Wouldn’t come back here anytime soon.

Booked it for party, amazing food and service was out class. Definitely will recommend this place to friends and family. Staff has been very helpful specially with kids being around. Special thanks to Mr Hamid for complimentary desert 😊.

Reasonable, food taste was good but not excellent hopefully they will make it better but their place was too good and comfortable for a single or families. If you want to taste like Asians. This is for yours and mention one thing their service, the girl who serves us she is really awesome excellent and helpful. Thank You So much for your service.

Wonderful authentic Indian food in Canterbury. Very good service too. An Indian friend who stays in UK for several years says this is one of the most authentic Indian food he has tasted in a restaurant in UK

Good option for Indian and Pakistani dishes. The flavours are closer to the Asian cuisine and the staff is excellent.

Washroom experience was bad, washroom facilities need to be improved.

The best asian food restaurant around! Pakistani food 😋

The taste of food was delicious. I ordered a panner main course and eggplant side dish with garlic naan and rice. Didn’t leave a single piece on the plate, it was too yum!

Good food. Friendly staff and really helpful.

A great experience in this Indian restaurant in the center of Canterbury. The food was really delicious, we had a byriani and I strongly recommend it!

Fabulous food, 5 star all the way. No coffee following the meal which was disappointing, hence the 4 star service. Well worth a visit though.

Amazing food. We could only eat half of what we ordered. A way better experience than the average Indian restaurant. Great atmosphere.

This is a really good place. Service excellent. Food really good, delicious. Prices very reasonable indeed. We loved it. Will go back again for sure.

Very very tasty food and good service ..

Great food. Absolutely delicious. Service could have been better as we had a rather long wait between starters and main courses.

Amazing service . Good quality food . Value for money .

First time of ordering from here but was not disappointed. Really enjoyed everything, partner said it was the best he had ever had. When ordering the lady said it would be about 45mins delivery, and it was, and the delivery driver was so polite, knocking softly on our door in case we had children in bed. Will definitely be ordering from Spice Spree again, thank you.

Absolutely stunning place, the atmosphere, the service and the food were amazing. The staff were immensely helpful and friendly; all of the dishes were fresh and priced well. Will be recommending this place to everyone I know.

This is a lovely Indian restaurant, the service was very good (not too fast not too slow), the food was divine! Very filling, tasty and at a good price too. I will definitely be back here soon.

I ordered a delivery and although I had to go and collect due to an error somewhere , the food was excellent , would have given 5 stars for food 4 stars as delivery didn't happen , food was fresh , hot well cooked and over all very good

A hidden gem in Canterbury. Absolutely fantastic, great value food. Lots of flavour and menu with lots to choose from. Best Indian restaurant I've ever been to.

Thoroughly enjoyed a well cooked lamb Nehari and mushroom rice, lovely flavour and well spiced. Definitely worth a visit in Northgate.

This is a gem of an Indian restaurant - the food is amazing and of a very high quality. We've had takeaway many times but due to the number of us last week we ate in. It was a Thursday, service was fantastic but we were the only ones there, but we created our own atmosphere

Honestly one of the best Indian food experiences I've had - Staff were super friendly but not overbearing, food was excellent with many options & tasted oh so good, service was just the right pace between starters and mains, price very reasonable, the chef even cooked a vegan dish not on the menu! What else could you ask for? 10/10 will return

Yummy authentic fresh Indian food. Enjoyed it. Will come again 😊

Very quick delivery, extremely reasonable pricing and by far the best Indian food I’ve had, absolutely delicious will definitely be ordering again.

Big disappointment! I was referred by a friend as they said I should try their lamb nihari. All I received was two very small pieces of lamb (not even exaggerating) and some sauce. Paid 10.95 to receive this? if you hadn’t any left you should have cancelled my order and refunded me!!! I will advise my friends not get from here.

After many a disappointing experience elsewhere, Spice Spree has brought excellent Indian cuisine back to Canterbury. My meal was without a doubt the nicest curry I have had in a long time. The service was friendly. The food was carefully prepared. The price was eminently reasonable. What more could you possibly ask for? Spend your money here.

Very disappointed in both service and quality

Excellent service- the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food had amazing flavours and each dish had good portions. We were there with family and everyone had something to choose from. Overall amazing and would absolutely recommend.

Excellent food, good service. Fair prices. Can recommend garlic chilli chicken.

Food was great, Naga chicken tikka had the perfect level of spice. The customer service was quite slow sadly but overall food went down very well!!

Fantastic Indian food, found this place by chance. Very impressed.

I had a table booked for 5 people 3 weeks in advance. Got there last night and it was shut. It looked like it had been abandoned for weeks. We were very disappointed but luckily managed to get in another restaurant with short notice.

Undiscovered gem! Superb food. Indian cuisine is my favourite and I sample it everywhere I can and this is one of the best I've tasted.

Great food - great value - great service. Don't be put off by the overall appearance (window was cracked when we visited), this restaurant serves great food. My wife and I had poppadoms, mixed starter platter, 2 mains and a naan plus 2 beers and all came to £45! All the food was delicious and tasty and both mains had the right amount of spice and heat. Overall probably one of the best Indian meals I've had

Excellent Indian food and the service couldn’t have been better. Would definitely recommend giving it a try :)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lovely food, nice flavours and catered to our requests (hot butter chicken which was 10/10). Staff were friendly, and attentive. Best curry house in Canterbury.🥘

Food was amazing but service very slow

Amazing meal, polite staff, well priced. Defo going back.

Wow new customer ! I have tried 4 different indians in canterbury searching for a good one this is BY FAR the BEST I like madras which is suppose to be hot but not blow ur head off. It was PERFECT SPICE and the lamb was delicious 😋 my daughter is vegetarian and there was a good selection of food for her too. Well happy

Service was brilliant, naan breads were some of the best i have had. All the dishes were full of flavour but the amount of meat could have been more although the prices are very reasonable. The staff catered for our group really well. Will be back to try more of the menu

One of the best Pakistani Restaurants... amazing food... marvelous staff... had one of the best food experience in Kent.... highly recommended... they are amazing people... they have won our heart not only by food but the hospitality as well... Absolutely loved it... 😍

The food was excellent as was the service and staff nice and clean as well .

We ordered a collect takeaway via the website. All worked very smoothly, it was ready when we went to collect and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Food was generally very good, sag aloo, tarka dahl and lamb jalfrezi were particularly good. Sag paneer and chicken korma were a little sweet for our taste. Poppadoms were lovely and crisp, chutneys a little disappointing. Overall a good experience and we'd definitely order from them again.

THE BEST place in Canterbury!!!!!

Ordered through Deliveroo food never came

Went in on a quiet Sunday night while nearby for work. Only one other table in, nice and clean and a nice welcome. Cobra draught wasn't available but not the end of the world. So had a few bottles instead. Then waited patiently for the menu but nothing came. Waited and waiting then got someone's attention.. when I did they looked down at the table and slid across the paper takeaway menu that was right under my nose the whole time ! It may just be my personal opinion.. but it choosing my food from some glossy bit of paper that normally comes in my junk mail just was weird and not right? Fine for a collection at half 11 on a Saturday night, but not sat down being waited on in a nice restaurant? Service was ok and food was lovely, so don't let my review put anyone off eating there or getting a takeaway. But it's the first restaurant of any food type that I've ever had to choose my food of some junk mail! Even having no menu and an app instead 'circa covid times' would have been better Sorry if that sounds petty? Just a little part of the whole eating out experience that was missing tonight Also toilets were bloody freezing ! So good job I only had to go once! But that had no effect on my review

Very bad service as I have sat waiting for 60min after my starters and I have asked for other appetizers three times before I got it also I have had no one come up and ask how was our meal would not recommend this place I will not be coming back, plus tables has not been cleaned for over two hours

Great food and service. Cosy and good atmosphere. Will go again.

Visited Spice Spree with my partner on a Friday night and had a really enjoyable experience. We had poppodoms' to start - and firstly were very impressed with the green coconut powder that is served alongside the usual raita and mango chutney. It made a nice addition / change to the standard poppodom protocol. Then, we skipped starters and went straight to mains. We shared a couple of the chicken speciality dishes - the Hyderabadi Chilli Chicken and the Chicken Chettinad - which were recommended by the waitress and both delicious. Would definitely return and recommend to friends and family.