Tandoori Villa in Colchester

I recently visited TV, and I have to say, it was not a pleasant experience. While the food was okay—nothing memorable but decent enough—the service left a lot to be desired. Our waiter seemed uninterested and was rude from the start, which set a terrible tone for the entire meal. Basic manners were missing, and any question or request seemed like a huge inconvenience to him. The atmosphere didn’t help either; the place was dimly lit in a way that felt more unsettling than cozy. I didn't feel comfortable, and it wasn't an environment where you’d want to spend much time. Overall, the combination of mediocre food, unprofessional service, and an uncomfortable setting made this a place I won’t be returning to or recommending to others.

The most delicious and authentic curry in London. A true gem, tucked away from the eyes of the hordes. Go to Tandy V, and never go anywhere else for your curry ever again.

Delicious food and so well priced! Great vibes, the restaurant was very popular and the staff are lovely. Will be back!

I had the take away menu deal, which included: a starter, main course, side dish and nan or rice for £13. Overall, the food was delicious and plentiful. Amazing value for money! Something you don't really get much in London these days...

I am of Indian origin and tandoori villa has always been my go to. It’s not trying to be something it’s not, it’s home cooking without any thrills. Yes I love my Aunties homemade sag however she is in a Canada so I order from the villa occasionally. The staff have been working there since I moved to Ealing in 1989, probably even before and although the place needs a make over I still like popping in for a take away.

Lovely curry have a go on the vindaloo if you think you're hard enough 🥵😄🤙🏾😜

Cheap and cheerful, bring your own alcohol. Food was tasty and affordable. Atmosphere and service were ok. Next time I'll try a takeaway.

Don’t know about villa, more like me nan’s front room but can’t fault the food

The food was decent, but your stomach will instantly regret it (the less I detail the better). The price is reasonable, but the service and atmosphere whilst unique, is not in a good way. I would never recommend this place and will hopefully never go back.

A very simple and effective local restaurant serving tasty Indian food at a reasonable price. Friendly environment for a quiet meal.

Just bang average in every regard. Have been an Ealinger longer than time itself and never tried this place. It hasn’t got a licence and you can bring your own beer or wine at no corkage. The offie round the corner does 3 Cobra for £9 which is convenient (very convenient a cynic would say!) The food was unremarkable, which included a butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, along with a couple of rices and naans. It came to nearly £45 for two people, which was a bit steep considering no booze was bought. Staff seemed disinterested too. Wouldn’t hurry back. It was only a stopgap whilst Monty’s on South Ealing Road was closed. Hopefully it opens again soon 🙏🏻

Great food great price it's a well hidden gem

Small, unpretentious, basic restaurant. Food ok but unremarkable. Service friendly.

Dined in for a special occasion recently. It felt like the food had changed from our last visit but we still enjoyed our meal. Fed many people for a good price given rising costs lately. The restaurant is small and so is the staff, so service tends to be on the slow side but it's a quaint little place with a warm atmosphere. Limited drinks menu so BYOB.

Its not the prettiest curry restaurant I have to be honest. However the curries are very very good indeed. Made fresh and with very different flavours and spices. Been going for over 15 years and it has never failed on quality.

A quaint little place, which I think is family run. It's not the greatest place but... The service is very sincere and it is very very cheap for today's climate. There are no bells and whistles but it's decent on a budget.

This is one of the worst Indian meals, I’ve had in a while. Given the tired interior, I thought the only way this place could survive would be with great food, however our curries, starters and naan bread were all bland, not fresh and oily. We ordered two of the “Chef’s Special” curry’s - but they tasted exactly the same, the veg was not fresh at all (the mushrooms probably came from a tin) and were spicy but not flavourful. To top the meal off, the next day we both came down with upset stomachs - safe to say would not recommend!

Best curry in Ealing. I hope they give us a free meal one day, we go so often.

Went here based on positive reviews; bad move. Picked up a takeaway with quite a lot of dishes. This is the old style of Indian curry house where things like garlic naan are bought in ready prepared and heated up, no fresh garlic in sight, where one gravy is the base for all sauces, where no fresh spices are toasted then used to make a fresh and good quality curry. If you like Indian restaurants as most were in the 70’s and 80’s and you don’t care about fresh and flavoursome, this is for you. Otherwise use Patri, Papyaya, Kathmandu or Zayka. I will say it is cheap compared to others so if you just want a big feed then it may also work for you.

I like this place. Unpretentious BYO restaurant with excellent food and very reasonable prices. Have been 3 times so far. Recommended.

Great little curry den. Lamb madras was fantastic, with some nice heat in it. Would recommend to anyone wanting a non-fancy curry dinner/lunch. Service a little slow.

Excellent meal good price friendly staff, great to support local restaurants otherwise they won't be there for us all to enjoy, best curry in Ealing thank you 😀 x

This place is genuinely wonderful. Family run, pleasant decor and brilliant food at a stupidly low price! I can’t get enough of this place

Great, BYOB local. Historic, authentic. It feels like you’re eating in someone’s living room. Great vibe

super good value! tasty food, BYOB, and very well priced

Great food as usual. Bye suits us fine with no bottle charge.

Great food at a great price. Could do with being a little more polite and maby once smile but after 15yrs I will let you off.

The decor kind of reminds me of the type of curry houses you might of seen del boy in, but I actually quite like the authenticity of the place. Food was really good, will definitely be back, good value as well.

The best Indian in Ealing. Service is great and the atmosphere is very homely. Food is gorgeous - recommend the paneer dishes and the lassi.

Just found this place - lovely butter chicken! Got a takeaway this time but might eat in next time as it looks quite cosy and like there’s no corkage fee.

One of my standard Saturday night takeaway spots and been going for a number of years. Always collected my food as it’s a short walk. I have eaten once in there which the service was good though they don’t sell alcohol but you can bring your own. Food is tasty and at a good price which is hard to find now in Ealing so can’t complain with that. Seems to be a family run restaurant as always meet the same people working there even after 10+ years going there.

One of my favourite Indian restaurants in Ealing. Unassuming, great food and attentive staff. Not large so it's worth reserving a table ahead of time. Can't turn around in the gent's toilet because it's too small. What about disabled access?

What on earth has happened to Tandoori Villa. It used to be amazing. However the last couple of times I have dealt with them the gentleman who works there has been extremely sullen and rude and the food utterly tasteless. I certainly won't be using them again

Average memu, food combined with surly service take all the charm from what might have been a "hidden" gem in Ealing. 3 stars mainly for the fair prices.

I’ve been eating here since I was 2 (now 30) and my mothers been eating here since the opening day in the 80s when it was just a counter. I’ve moved to another part of London but I always go back to Tandoori Villa when I’m in Ealing. The best for British Indian Restaurant cuisine.

If I could give Tandoori Villa zero stars tonight then I would!!! We have had take away from them before and always been pleased with the food and service but tonight was completely different. After a crappy year we were looking forward to our NYE take away but when I gave them our address they told me they were ‘too busy’ to deliver to us!!! Our house is a 5 minute drive away!!! Terrible treatment of loyal customers on a special night of the year. I told them that that they’d lost a customer and they rang me back again to double check the address before confirming again that they were too busy tonight to deliver to us. What a joke. I have heard bad things about this place but always ignored them as our experiences had been good up until now. Never going back.

Good food and great service. Would highly recommend

Always delicious food and great collection deal! Would definitely recommend

Great little spot for a home-style Indian dining experience. Don't expect a flashy setting - but you'll have delicious food, at very reasonable prices.

Not what it used to be. Received not fully cooked chicken tonight, rung them up to say, also sent them pictures of the chicken through Facebook messenger. They asked me if I wanted to bring it to the restaurant to show them and then have a replacement. I’d already finished so didn’t take that offer. Then he asked me what I wanted him to do about it, he then just offered me 1 free curry dish next time, if I remind them. He said well it should be cooked as it’s been cooked today, haven’t a clue what that means!! And no sorry! I don’t think that’s a good apology, but hey ho.More than one fully uncooked piece but won’t let me upload all.

The best takeaway Indian meal i have had for past 25 years in London. I am very fussy with my takeaways, foods they taste differently when served in restaurants but when it comes to Takeaway tastes and texture changes somehow. But Tandoori Villa has nailed it on the spot, i am not much of a takeaway person but been loving in on weekly basis for months now. In terms of price noone can beat them. Complement to the owner and his experienced professional team. Reg, Matt

Love this place. Really great food and good spice levels for kids and adults.

Delicious Indian, great vegetarian options and really well priced! We get takeout and eat in often.

So so rude!!! Just ordered some food. Called them for an update on delivery and they asked me to wait an additional 1.5 hrs for delivery. I said it was late and I got "go somewhere else"

La comida esta buena. El sitio deja de desear. Mejor es comida para llevar.

HIDDEN GEM! the tastiest curry I’ve had in London! Absolutely love it here. Would recommend the Sag Paneer!

Fabulous food, great selection of dishes that were regularly refreshed. BYO alcohol (you can get it from the shop next door) but they happily supply glasses etc. Good value for money for really good food.

Decided after a long day to get a take away from what we thought was our go to Indian takeaways , We ordered and picked up my partner ordered Pilau Rice & Chicken Bhuna & I ordered Pilau Rice & Prawn Madras .Beware food is certainly NOT what it used to be.Worried I googled and was shocked about the review’s will NEVER go back.I am presuming it is now not the original owners.Complete waste of time & money.You have only caught us out once .

Just had the worst Indian takeaway ever the food had no flavour at all the Chicken Bhuna was flavourless and worst pilau rice ever the whole meal tasted soapy chicken was dry and chewy

we always order curry take away from this nearby restaurant, it is very good compare to others. sometime can taste the lamb and chicken very fresh.the service also good, a young boy is very polite and holding our take away waiting nearby door when we pay, then open door for us and said enjoy.

The food was lovely , the waiters extremely courteous and friendly. They do not sell alcohol, which is fine, you can take your own and they provide glasses. Really worth a visit.

Been meaning to go to this place since I moved into the area. I really wish I'd gone sooner. It's a little house with a kitchen and a seating area basically, but the food is really amazing and fairly well priced for London.

We have been to this restaurant several times now and the food is always delicious can’t fault it at all. I know that at the moment they don’t have an alcohol license but they are more than happy if you want to take your own wine / beer etc. The service is excellent too.

Great simple food, friendly staff, but not plush!

Amazing,, affordable and authentic homemade food. Bring your own drinks without cork fee is a definite plus. Keema Naan to die for.

How have I only visited now, what a unique place with fantastic food

This was my First visit to this charming, meticulously clean restaurant/takeaway...the service was first class and a very pleasant atmosphere whilst waiting for my food to be prepared.The staff were extremely courteous and a pleasure to talk to..my food was first class totally enjoyable full of wonderful flavours (my compliments to the chefs) and to top it all the lovely front of house gentleman opened the door me and hubby upon leaving.. What more can you ask for...thankyou Tandoori Villa we will be back, a five all round experience.

Best Indian in Ealing. Been going over 20hrs. Lamb is excellent. Small though.

Love this place. Fave curry in town. Often get a take away, but have sat in as well in their homely restaurant. The pasanda is delicious. They even accommodate me by preparing a personal favourite of mine even though it's not on the menu, cant get better than that.

Went there with friends and family & it was relatively vacant... Once settled in ordered papadam which was fried with really bad oil.Then came the disaster.. The manager came in to take the order , as ordered 5 curries for 6 adults , to which he very rudely said have to min one of r each one, can not share..That's 1st time I heard the rule in my life.. When said so, he said only they insist this to ASIAN people... When told its racist , the argument went up and then he shouted get out to all of us including the kids.That's was too much , and we insisted an apology..Only saving grace was the other staff came later, apologised on his behalf, and came back without having dinner.. That's worst dining exp with my family & friends..NEVER go there , do even think about it.

The food is amazing as always I have been coming here for 16 years & all my children are growin up & they order from here to Best India restaurant in Ealing

Excellent food cosy atmosphere, their sag aloof is to die for. And they deliver.

Visited 5th April. Fantastic service. Very clean. The food is outstanding and very reasonably priced. You really can’t go wrong. Will be back very soon. Just remember to bring your own alcohol.

Hidden gem in Ealing, very reasonably priced too. We will definitely be coming again. Parents have been visiting us for a few days and it was the best meal we have had in 3 days

Plain Papapedodom taste like sxxx............disgusting place......avoid for your own welfare, horrible place one would not feel safe in such a venue

This is a restaurant in steep decline. I thought I’d treat myself to a takeaway from somewhere that once was good. So I ordered online at 8:15 for an 8:45 collection. I finally received my food at 21:20 as I was behind 2 other takeaways, both who had waited almost 2 hours. Together with the two other takeaway orders waiting , we numbered more than the number of tables seated, so there’s no excuse that they were busy. Given that we couldn’t have a beer while we waited either, the chip shop would have been a better idea. As I left one of the tables complained that they had been waiting for an age for their food. As a bring your own beer venue it’s quite nice, but probably best to eat before you visit! 0/10

Oh my god.......I am still in shock how bad the food was from this restaurant. I had never been there before so decided to order a take-away and will never make that same mistake again! We ordered 2 mains, 4 side dishes and some rice and nans. All dishes I ordered were vegetarian. The vegetable curry was weak and bland. It had no flavour and was disgusting. The 2nd main which we ordered was Korai Garlic Vegetables...they didn't even give us this dish but gave us a 2nd portion of the horrible vegetable curry. We were truly being punished. The dall was watery, the sag aloo was off (potatoes tasted bitter!) and the rest of the dishes were just dreadful. The paratha which I ordered for my dad was hard and cold! For my mum, I ordered the Vegetable Biriyani and that went straight into the bin. It was not how a biriyani should taste. And to make matters worse, it cost us a total of £48 for these few vegetables dishes. If they were a shop, I would have return it all for a full refund. My advice - choose another restaurant!

Been going here for 20 years plus, still the best curry house on the planet!!!

We had a lovely meal, waiter was really friendly, we took our own bottle of wine and was provided with glasses etc. Will definitely return thank you

Really decent place and terrific prices. Not the best curry I’ve ever had but very good standard of food. We had the korai. The onion bhajis we’re out of this world.

I ordered for my daughter & I she thought the food was amazing & the staff I have been getting take aways for years & the food is the best in Ealing I didn't have a menu we called them & there come & gave us one she loved it so much & had it again the next day

We visited here last night after being recommended (we are new to area) and we loved it. Traditional decor and music. Food was delicious and served quickly. The staff were lovely. We’ll be back very soon. Thank you!

We used to go to this restaurant quite alot but havnt been for about a year or so, food and service were very good, they dont have a drinks licence but you can take your own drinks and they provide glasses and openers, this saves alot of money.

This restaurant is a real local gem. I have been a regular customer here for a number of years and regularly take advantage of their “special” nights on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday where you get a starter, main, rice and side for just under £13. As you bring your own drinks, this is excellent midweek value.

Already one of our favourite Indian restaurants in Colchester we decided to have a family get-together due to a few birthdays in February and decided to try the Sunday buffets. There was a party of 17 including 3 children.

Luckily tandoori villa is just down the road from us. We have eaten in but mostly take away. Always the best customer service. Food is always the best. Highly recommend the food here

Personally, I think that the food,dishes,and service is great they should extend it!

Great little local family Indian - food is excellent, and great to bring your own alcohol, with no corkage fee.

Lovely food great service. I am very fussy but they will happily swap ingredients to make you the perfect curry and reccomed one for you.

Good food great value, recommend

I am obviously one of the few people that did not realise something had happened at this much loved restaurant. That is not for here but there were only two other people in the restaurant on a Saturday evening which is telling when we went to pick up our take away. I had the worst curry ever, a rogue josh which was just a mound of onions. If it wants to win back customers this restaurant must do much better. Very disappointing.

Great Indian with usual menu choices you would expect. Couldn't fault the food or friendly service - all excellent! Restaurant doesn't have a licence but they are more than happy for you to take your own (no corkage fee) if you choose and if you forget there is a corner shop next door that sells cold beer & wine.

Really nice local restaurant serving authentic food. Really welcoming family owned restaurant. Highly recommended.

Lovely food and really nice guys. Got a takeaway and the food was piping just how i like it, also got complimentary popadoms and dips

A sign on door says they have chosen not to sell alcohol any more.... so you have to go to off licence next door

i'm truly impressed by this place. I would highly recommend this place to anyone lovely buffet really friendly staff

Had what was probably the worst lamb tikka masala in my life, you can get better Indian food elsewhere, I wouldn't go back.

Tandoori villa isn't a bad place to eat but I must say I think the curry is very average. The...

Tandoori villa is delicious and very accommodating. I eat there frequently and regularly host there with my fellow dolphins.

Fantastic hidden gem, well priced and great service

Me encanta el pan naun 🍞 tan agradable lugar agradable. Gran capacidad para 💺 y sobre todo una encantadora comida 👅 mmm mejor me encanta.

Solía ser extraordinariamente bien aquí, me parece que es un poco escaso en sabor ahora, todo parece un poco blander de lo que solía ser. Los precios son un poco más altos que en otros lugares, a menos que aproveche la oferta de comida de...

Muy buena experiencia, no he tenido para llevar desde aquí muy contentos, comida para dos una buena relación deliciosa comida. Entorno agradable personal atento bueno esperando en el bar para la orden.

Good quality Indian food - have eaten in the restaurant and had several takeaways. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the service was good. Takeaways have always been good and this is our default spot for an Indian.

Everything about this place is 10/10! All staff are so lovely and friendly, the atmosphere is on point with music etc. Food is amazing every time! Deep flavours in the sauce, you can tell they put passion into their dishes and it's not just a fast job! Reasonable prices especially on their banquet night with 4 courses for £12 ish if I remember correctly! Branch out to this Indian and you won't regret!

Lovely food. Decent portion size and a special price mid week. Friendly staff although you do have to keep asking for drinks as staff do not check on meal and how you are doing. But can not fault the food.

On my sunny travels down South and having worked up an appetite it was time to satisfy it. My girlfriend suggested Tandoori Villa in Stanway, Colchester. It was only a 15 minute stroll in the warm pleasant evening.The restaurant is tucked away so you need to know it to find it.The question was; would it be worth it? On entering we found the restaurant to fairly busy for a Sunday evening. Lots of families and couples.We were greeted with plenty of smiles from the staff and shown to some stylish private cubicles. It was spacious for two of us and probably nice and snug for four.Our drinks order was taken quickly. A small cobra for £2.50 (Southern prices) and Orange Juice £2.We where then told that the Buffett was available for £12.95 per person. There was a choice of two rices (Pillau and Vegetable Pillau), starters including chicken tikka masala and then 6 main courses including Korai Lamb and Vegetable Bhuna and Chicken Bhuna. There was poppadums, naan breads and dips as well as Bombay Potato.The food was excellent. Everything was tender, juicy and full of flavour. The potatoes were really soft and tasty.Needless to say we had 2 servings each and polished it off both realising we had eaten far too much. But that didn't stop us from ordering a Fantastico chocolate ice, to share I hasten to add, with two filter coffees.All in all it was a most enjoyable return to Colchester and to sample the delights the locals can enjoy everyday. Tandoori Villa is definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in that neck of the woods.

Had a lovely family & friends get together for my friends 50th Birthday. Great staff & food. Would highly recommend

I love the fact that it is BYOB as it means you can have a great meal with cheap alcohol! The perfect combination.

Booked a table and popped in for the Sunday buffet.Good choice of food - starters, mains and side dishes, kept topped up by attentive staff, washed down with Cobra beer.Recommended!