Taj Mahal in Bournemouth

I love this place! Delicious food, big portions, friendly helpful staff, comfortable atmosphere. I can't wait to go back again as there is nothing in the area that comes close.

Good authentic curry restaurant with pleasant and efficient staff. The chef special curries particularly tasty

really great curry. fresh and hot. perfect.

Delicious food and great service, we come here often. Highly recommend and great selection of curries! Manager is super friendly and always there to assist

Absolutely disgusting ordered a chicken tikka masala it arrived so thin it was like soup from a tomato juice can … never again avoid …manager asked would I like another one ! I am an ex chef no thank you it should have never left the kitchen like that in the first place

The driver didn't even attempt access to the building, just phoned me and said it was "difficult" despite me providing clear instructions. Food was good but after a couple of issues now with delivery driver not willing to even attempt getting in the building I'll go elsewhere.

Pleasant deliver person long wait though got the order wrong not coconut rice🤷🏽‍♂️

Absolutamente encantadora moderación, gran servicio de comida amigos y entorno encantador! Recomiendo encarecidamente visitar este restaurante!

We have tried many Indian / Bangladeshi restaurents in Bournemouth & Poole but always come back to our local favourite, never had a bad meal here and the service is always friendly and reliable, great discount if you collect ypurself

We have been coming here for many many years and always receive such a warm welcome when we arrive and throughout. The food is delicious and served fresh and hot, we wouldn't choose anywhere else.

Great food, service is the friendliest around. Great menu with lots of choice, served hot.

Lleva años comiendo tikka jalfrezi de cordero y ahora me pregunto, ¿qué ha pasado con los pimientos verdes que solía haber en él? ¡No tan impresionado como solía estar!

driver was rude and food very greasy very unhappy this time

A group of 18 of us went for a christmas get together. Had an amazing night. Food was lovely and staff very attentive. Considering we were a large group food orders were all correct, nothing missing and all served in a timely manner. Definitely recommend.

Amazing service and wonderful house wine 🍷 was given a glass of red wine on the house! Late night but still willing to help and provide a fantastic takeaway WOW! Great people!!

Such a good night with good company

Good relaxed service, great food. Friendly manner from all staff members.

There was a lovely atmosphere, great service and tasty food

I went on a Monday evening when the restaurant was pretty quiet. From the outside it looks like a small restaurant but it is very big and cosy inside. A wide range of food offered including all traditional Indian dishes plus many others. I took the popadoms which had a set of four large portions of dips. The chicken madras and pillau rice also very tasty. Washed down with a pint of draft Indian lager, what’s not to like. Reasonably priced, I will go back again. Situated in the heart of Westbourne

Very lovely evening. Fast efficient service. Delicious food.

What a wonderful night - we had a big party and the food was superb, amazing service, delicious. Awesome thank you so much 😊

What a fantastic night. We were a large group and there was another large group in as well but they served us all up so quickly and professionally. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Happy to provide vegan options too. Great tasting food. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. Thank you to all the staff who put up with us so patiently.

Not its usual quality. Overcooked naan and meat so tough it could’ve passed for jerky

Preciosa comida improvisada. La comida era fresca, deliciosa y no grasosa. Bien de precio. Buena variedad de platos vegetarianos. El personal era profesional y servicial con las solicitudes. Tuvimos una noche muy agradable - gracias.

Precioso indio de la vieja escuela con cabinas y en general una sensación encantadora sobre el lugar. La comida era muy agradable, el servicio era genial y el precio era correcto. Gracias por una gran noche

Delivered within time frame. Didn't get the main I ordered but driver long gone before I realised. Main meal inedible. Lime pickle tasted off and was grey. Not the usual standard and am put off ordering again. Shame as have been a regular for a while and never had an issue.

We’ve been coming here every so often for some years. The staff are always polite and friendly, there is a pleasant atmosphere inside, and there is a good variety of dishes on the menu. The food is plentiful and tasty. Well recommended.

The food was great the service could be better

Absolutely amazing food and service as always...best curry place in Dorset!!!

Excellent service. Excellent food will be back again

I have been going to this restaurant for 40 years, and it never disappoints!The food is always stellar flavor wise and always evolving, but the warm and friendly welcome is always the same.

Excellent choice for my sons bat mitzvah. A little time coming but worth it!

The best Indian in town! We eat here regularly and the service, food and staff are amazing!!! Could not recommend enough. 5 stars all round

Very good and amazing food and amazing service

Great food and friendly staff! Highly recommend. Best curry in Dorset!

Birthday shenanigans, crazy times! Best birthday EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Been a regular here for almost 30 years and can honestly say I believe the food is the best and most consistent it's been during this time. Great Indian food doesn't get better.

One of the best restaurants in Bournemouth. This is the only Indian restaurant you need to visit in town. Completely authentic cooked dishes and perfect vibe! The other restaurants in Westbourne fall well short of what Taj Mahal has to offer. Accept no imitation, this is the place to eat out if you enjoy spicy meal times.

The best Indian in Bournemouth, hands down

Brilliant meal, delicious food.

Great food at more affordable prices than other competitors nearby. We come back here because it’s definitely the best value for money in Bournemouth with the best curry!

Celebración de cumpleaños, que fue encantador. Fabuloso servicio y comida como siempre. Recomiendo a fondo el Ceilán y la parrilla mixta Tandoori.

Best currehhh I’ve had in a while and service was 10/10. Can’t wait to try the vindaloo next time

Great food, and good portions. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Very yummy food, great serving sizes, friendly staff, extensive options! And very easy to ask for dairy free requests! Also easy for us to take leftovers home with us :)

Went with friends and had fantastic service and a great meal. Will definitely be returning. Probably the best curry we've ever had.

Great, would thoroughly recommend

Food is superb. Came out with an ex especially so I could come back here 😂😂

Very consistently good curry house, have been coming here for years and I have nothing but great things to say. Staff is always very nice and attentive too.

Great food and great welcoming service. Would highly recommend. Friendly and polite staff that offered delicious food.

Hands down the best Indian/Bangladeshi food in all of Bournemouth/Dorset. If you are visiting the area you have to come and try their food. The service is fast and on time, and they will always have a smile on their faces. Great menu, lots of sides and mains to pick from, with lovely flavours. The Atmosphere has lots of warm lighting giving it a cozy feel. Very clean and sanitary. Will be back again!

Was busy and not surprised, after delicious calamari, we had a great biryani and Rogan josh, left feeling full and content

The boss looks after you. We've always used this place lots over the years . Food is always of a good standard . Wife enjoyed her birthday party of 6 . Great service.

Great food and great service. Highly recommend if you like a good traditional curry. Really good value for money as not as expensive as others I’ve visited. The chicken pathia was one of the best I’ve ever had!

Absolutely amazing food and the best part is the people, honestly down to earth and really enjoy the vibes. Highly recommend

Exceptional service from very friendly staff. Great food. My go to curry house in the Bournemouth area

Lovely evening. Food was fantastic and super tasty. Can’t wait to come back

The food is amazing! Absolutely delicious! Service is fast and fantastic and they definitely put on a show!

Over all, an excellent meal. One of the best Indian meals I’ve had for a very long time! Very enjoyable!

This is the best Indian restaurant we’ve been to in Dorset! The service was great, the atmosphere and the food was perfect. Will definitely be back.

By far the best curry in town with consistently great quality. Staff are very friendly and welcoming - highly recommended.

Been our favourite curry house for years, love it and will always come back!

Best Indian in Westbourne! Great service and lovely food. Always a warm welcome - first time we came we were on a time limit, the team were very accommodating! Thank you

Lovely meal out, nice chilled atmosphere and tentative staff.

Food was excellent, really tasty. Service was friendly.

Very tasty and delicious Nice service Can’t wait for next Saturday night

Excellent food and service! Will be back. Thankyou

Great staff, lovely food! Would come back agajb

The manager was too rude.When we asked him to replace the food which we didn’t like he instead offered to repair the dish instead.He was rude in talking with us and no manners at all. we didn’t like the lamb biryani it was too bad and not worth the money.

By far the best in Bournemouth and beyond. Can't beat this place for taste

Rude delivery driver showing aggressive manner

Dhansak was terrible worst I have ever had bland and the only flavour an overpowering taste of cardamon. both veg korma and dhansak barely warm and needed heating up, Lamb Tikka starter small also. Had not ordered from here for 2 years as last order poor. sad I decided to give a second chance, will never order from here again

the worst food I ever had really bad 👎 there is no taste it was just pale no flavour no spice nothing you'll be really disappointed with the food from this restaurant

the worst food I ever had really bad 👎 there is no taste it was just pale no flavour no spice nothing you'll be really disappointed with the food from this restaurant

Excellent meal will be back again thankyou

Excellent service and fantastic food. I would definitely recommend

Excellent food, lovely service.

Wrong order - I ordered coconut rice, but one that is with peas and spiced. The Korma wasn’t great either.

Just ordered on collection and was disappointed. I had on a few occasions previously been really happy with the takeaway but tonight was not up to its usual standard. My rice was overcooked and watery and the chips(says on menu) were actually french fries and were cold and soggy. I understand it's a takeaway but still, it should be better than that!

biryani was excellent, one of the tomatoes that came with my bhaji was a bit manky though

Guys, don't put Dal Makhani on your menu when you don't know how to make it or you lacking time to make the proper stuff. It tasted awful and nothing like the real thing. That is one of the best vegetarian indian dishes and you just ruining the reputation of it. Get it off your menu, honestly.

Had dinner here last week and the food was good. The menu is vast and there are plenty of good options. The portions are quite small, especially the rice. The service is very good, all staff are friendly and helpful.

Nice food, staff friendly, decor could do with a little update. Apart from that it's worth a 4 out of 5.

Unusually, the food delivered was so much poorer than our previous orders. The sauces were extremely watery and lacked taste, especially the korma!

I went to the restaurant with my partner and 12 year old. Just to say the food was excellent. I liked that they had a children's menu, my son had chicken Rogan Josh with chips and the portion was just right for him. I had chicken shashlik and it was delicious. Friendly staff, reasonable prices.

Food is not bad. What is most striking however, is the very outdated decor, which does not really give a sense of cleanliness. Unfortunately, the restaurant is not the most welcoming. Considering that the food is decent, a friendlier/attentive service and an interior redesign could improve the customer experience (personal opinion). Over the past 20 years I have travelled for business (and otherwise) and have discovered a lot about the restaurant business. As usual this review is based food quality, staff attitude, atmosphere and local-standard value for money.

Early is good! It is a compliment, not at complaint!

It's the third time we have ordered a delivery and I am sorry to say the starters ( chicken tikka, onion bahjis and the kebab) were awful they were very overcooked and dry and we couldn'teat them. The breads were tasteless. The main meals were lovely and tasty and what we are used to. We will order again and hopefully this is a one off bad day.

A curry house like they used to be. Excellent service and decent traditional 'Indian' food (by that I mean of the British Indian restaurant type). Tired decor but kind of like that. Efficient and friendly staff.

The dining experience at Taj Mahal restaurant was absolutely delightful. The ambiance and decor added to the excellent food.

The menu at Taj Mahal boasted a diverse selection of dishes, providing us with plenty of choices to explore the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine.

Food was cold, vegetable korma was tasteless and mostly cabbage. Chicken Tikka Masala sauce was very wet. We both left our food disappointed.

Delicious food as always. Always a prompt delivery if sometimes early which is fine with me. Cant fault taj it's always a lively curry

Very good food delivered after 25 minutes after the order

Lacked so much seasoning, whitewashed the food because they think brits cant take a little heat, very nice service kind people and all but having found a blonde hair in my starter dish and having an overly sugary dish I fail to believe they still have someone who knows what they are doing in the kitchen let alone someone even wearing a hairnet, overall come here for a nice drink and a nice starter hopefully without hair, but I wouldn’t recommend if you don’t want a sugar rush on the verge of diabetes. Was told the Indian food was fantastic in England but this place was an absolute disaster food wise and it seems whoever is responding to this criticism is in absolute denial.

Very tasty food and good service

Lovely traditional Indian restaurant. Very friendly staff, and good food. Note the Tuesday Deal is £20.95pp, and not £15.95 as advertised on their website.

Delicious food, beautifully presented....vast menu...attentive service with very friendly staff. Definitely will revisit.

Delicious food, beautifully presented....vast menu...attentive service with very friendly staff. Definitely will revisit.

There are mixed reviews for this restaurant however I have to say that my friend and I enjoyed our recent meal at the Taj Mahal on a busy Wednesday evening. The menu was extensive, the food freshly prepared and delicious and the service very attentive. I would come back again.