The Clove in Sevenoaks

Absolutely disgusting 🤢 and overpriced chicken pakora Green no meat in keema Naan main meal just fat no chicken unable to download more pictures and overcharged for food we didnt order

Small venue, but absolutely wonderful service, price wise, it was good, I was expecting a higher bill for 4 of us, but I was surprised. Highly recommended

I don’t usually leave reviews on restaurants but this is something I had todo.. me and my partner was staying in a spa hotel and decided to go for this Indian and when I say this is the best Indian we both ever had and I’ve I been to a lot of Indian restaurants and takeaways from this this beats all of them was absolutely incredible can not wait to go again soon!!

Came with a group - nice selection of traditional Indian food. After addition of specially made spicy sauce we enjoyed good meal.

Under new management. Can highly recommend. Delicious food, attentive service. Slightly higher prices but worth it.

Just had the best food, highly recommend. We ordered a variety of dishes and they were all spot on. Well done The Clove. We will be visiting again soon.

And the new management, I thoroughly enjoyed the meal Raj and Will and Raul were absolutely fantastic and I would recommend to anyone

The new owner Raj and waiters were very welcoming and the food is 1st class. This restaurant is the best tandoori restaurant for miles. If you live in Swanley do give it a try you won't be disappointed.

The new owner was so accommodating with dietary restrictions and helpful very pleased and definitely will be visiting again so friendly

Absolutely perfect so fresh & excellently cooked to perfection. The Staff are attentive and caring , been a long time since we have eaten such fresh food.

Liked the old Clove but Love the new Clove which changed hands in October. Have visited twice since then both times off the street without booking and the food is delicious, fresh and tasty with new dishes all reasonably priced and decent portions. Staff are friendly, attentive and chatty without being over bearing. Can’t see any reason to go to another Indian. just a shame they don’t deliver but then again that makes us sit in more. Will definitely be visiting again. Keep up the good work.

The Clove is under new management and they are every bit as good as the previous owners. They have made a few subtle changes, all good. The service was excellent as was all of the various foods we had. Will continue to use it as our favour Indian. Thank you for a perfect evening.

Not sure about the man on TripAdvisor that complains he wasn’t given a solo table. I just had a lovely meal in there on my own and have booked for table of 2 for next Monday night . The restaurant were very accommodating. The waiter was exceptionally kind and friendly and chatty. The food was very good, nicely laid out and tasty too. All drinks and food came out very promptly and within a reasonable time. The reshmi kebab was very nice too. Some customers just too fussy and want too much from a small business. If there was anything to complain about trust me I would be the first to do that. Will be back next week for a nice quiet evening in this cosy restaurant. VERY GOOD RESTAURANT 👍

Wanted a table for just me as i am a solo traveler and they just laughed and said no way but you can have a takeaway if you want. I said i’ll take my money elsewhere

I visited this restaurant with friends for a “catch up” meal. Firstly, some of the last reviews say it’s the best Indian in Swanley however that isn’t hard to win as this restaurant is probably the only one now considering the others have closed down/knocked down so that wouldn’t be accurate to comment on. We arrived at our booked table at 7pm. The restaurant was busy with people also coming and going a lot to collect takeaways, however that wasn’t too much of an issue. I found the restaurant was very smart with how they operate. An example being is how long it takes for the staff to take your order and also the time is takes for the food to arrive. So we arrived at 7pm and ordered our food at 8pm. The food then arrived around 9pm. The restaurant was that busy where the orders wouldn’t of took that long and it felt that it was all part of the “order more drinks” as the staff are constantly at your table asking if you want more drinks which is smart, yet annoying but be mindful of that. The food was nice however when it did eventually arrive and i have no complaints about that. It was a bit pricey however and the staff were genuinely friendly and you also receive a “complimentary drink” when you have paid your bill. Would i go back? Yeah probably as the food was nice but i would just be mindful of the service and order more quickly.

Went their for my birthday as a surprise meal and was very enjoyable! Staff were very polite and friendly and food was delicious

Arrived at 7pm and allocated a table very close to the counter where people were in and out all night collecting takeaways. The meal did not arrive on the table until gone 8.30pm and despite the interminable wait the food was OK. The real problem was that the staff were more interested in organising the takeaway aspect of the business so it seemed. It was noisy and cramped and no attention paid to distancing with regard to Covid - none of the staff wearing masks. Will not go there again.

This has got to be the best Indian restaurant in Swanley! We have never had a meal that is less than delicious. Even my fussy neighbour is now hooked! This time it was a takeaway on our way home - Chicken Korma, Tandoori mixed grill, Bombay potatoes, pilau rice and pesharmi naan Slurp, slurp!

We love our Indian and within Swanley, we must say the clove is the best. Fresh spices and cooked to perfection. I would recommend the dhansak which is truly my favorite and no one can cook it better than the clove!

Fantastic food every time. Glad I found it. My friends been coming here for years. Now I know why. Very unassuming but the quality of food is seriously good. Staff are superb. Nothing is too much for them.

Met with a group of friends. Very courteous staff and friendly. Food excellent and although we were the only table to begin with, there wasn't a spare chair in the place by the end of the evening it was packed! Would go again definitely and highly recommend this restaurant- the after curry mints are wonderful

My girlfriend and I decided to go out for dinner on Christmas eve to celebrate. We arrived 45 minutes early because the Cotton Mill brewery nearby had a ticketed event on. Despite arriving ahead of time we were greeted by the owner/manager and immediately seated. The restaurant was busy yet the waiting staff were attentive and really made us feel at home. My girlfriend made a change to her order after ordering and this was no hassle for the manager. Given the time of year, we were both thoroughly impressed by the professionalism and courtesy of the staff who accommodated us brilliantly. All the dishes came out promptly and were delicious. My girlfriend and I have decided to make this our go-to Indian restaurant from now on and look forward to visiting again in the future!

Decided to try the Clove as recommended by friends... very pleased we did. Only minor quibble is the poppadoms were a little bit bendy. Sometimes happens when they're expecting a busy night, they batch cook them earlier in the day. Anyway, as I say that's the only thing they could have slightly improved upon. Service was excellent and attentive, despite the place being full. Food was absolutely delicious. The sag aloo for example was fresh tasting and delicately spiced. Elsewhere it's often just an oily green slurry! Really enjoyed everything, the restaurant & loos are clean and our favourite dishes were better value than at some other places locally. Usually take a doggy bag home but it was so nice, there was nothing left!! Will defo return.

Had not been here for quite a few years so thought we’d re visit and were not disappointed. I had a Chicken jalfrezi and my husband had the Tandoori mixed grill, rice and mushroom bargee all were absolutely delicious and we ate more than we should have. The service was good the decor is nice with Indian music lightly in the back ground what more could you want. We will be going back.

We’d been here before and enjoyed it. So when we had my son in laws promotion to celebrate and wanted a good curry, we decided to go here. Very attentive staff and good food what more do you want.

What a great Indian restaurant food is best in the area but please don’t go there otherwise I won’t get a table

We visited the restaurant for my birthday and we ordered madras strength curry but was very bland had no taste of anything very disappointing

Have been using this Indian for about 9 years now and have never had a bad meal. Jack and the rest of the staff treat us like friend's. Often eat in and also takeaway and both always good. Highly recommend

This is usually my favourite Indian but has a very disappointing visit tonight . Ordered a large glass of red wine and near the bottom was a huge amount of sediment!! I had watched the waiter pour it and it was the last dregs of a bottle & topped up with a newly opened bottle! I called him over to bring it to his attention and was told” that’s what red wines like!!”.... as red is my drink of choice I know occasionally it happens but don’t expect in a restaurant... the waiter wanted to argue the cause even denying that it was the end of a bottle!!!.... and even began to raise his voice to us ... I wasn’t wanting anything for nothing ... just being able to finish the glass that I paid for ...such a shame !! Prob won’t be back!!!

Great food one of the best Indian restaurants about go regular owner is a great guy can’t do enough to make you welcome

Had a really nice meal, staff friendly & good atmosphere. Only problem was what to choose from the menu!

Beautiful place, staff very friendly and take aways are a must, we had a very enjoyable evening and not too expensive

Have been many times - excellent service, excellent food. I am gluten-free and was advised on what was safe for me

Greatstaff, greart wellcooked food, good selection, neat tidy clean restaurant notreally wheelchair accessible, bur witg cequtches oj children welcome, best dell

Take away was ready for collection in 20 minutes. Free parking outside the restaurant. Excellent flavoured food and still hot by the time we got home.

Atmosphere was good, the food is of a good quality. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to help

Took my partner there this week for his first visit. He was very impressed with food & service as was I... ( except forgetting to give us a menu!:-). ) Complimentary after dinner drink too! Will return soon.

It’s our local curry house... always makes us welcome... shakes our hands and knows us by name.. excellent service, nice curry and a good price... we would recommend to everyone...

Ordered a prawn curry and a pilau rice takeaway from here and it tasted of absolutely nothing and the sauce was so watery, rang to complain and they told me that a curry is supposed to be bland, not sure that's the best advert for their food will never be going back here again.

Amazing India restaurant great family vibe amazing food just a overall good experience. The best in Swanley

Visited on 17th May with 7 friends. Service was good & food good. Was very kindly given a bottle of red wine as it was my birthday and a complimentary shot of Baileys after the meal.

Was in the area and was looking for an Indian restaurant, found good reports on T/A. Yes staff are engaging, food is good and (more importantly) reasonably priced, service was OK to good and we were offered a free spirit when presented with the bill.

The is top notch, better than any other Indian restaurant I know of. There service is great, the boss is quite loud but a character. Only down side is when the restaurant is busy in can be quite noisy, but it's worth putting up wth for the great food.

Rang the clove on our way home and ordered chicken Korma, Chicken Tikka masala, Bombay potatoes, Pilau rice and a Peshawmi Naan -all for under twenty quid.

This a great Indian restaurant in Swanley. They do take away but they don’t offer delivery which is a shame as I think they are losing customers this way. Every time I have been whether to pick up or eat in I have had great service. They always give a free Cobra with our take away. When eating in they always offer a complimentary drink as well.

Decent meal here, everything you'd hope from your local curry house. Always busy which is a good sign but they always make the effort to squeeze you in even without a booking. Bill is usually a pleasant surprise.

Came here for a spur of the moment ruby murray early Saturday evening. Service through out was really good and attentive. We arrived about 6pm and the restaurant was reasonably quiet then but quickly filled up. The poppadum's were okay and warm but definitely not...

Great food excellent service not the cheapest in swanley but worth it .done both takeaway and sit in and the food was good on both.

The staff are always welcoming and we have friends in Hayes who would rather come over to the Clove than eat in the Indian restaurants there. Its a Tandoori restaurant and therefore does not have the very extensive menu associated with other Bangladeshi/South Indian/Indian restaurants...

No haber comido aquí por mucho tiempo y viendo que este es el nº 1 restaurante en Swanley, decidí probar de nuevo.

Muy buen servicio y comida y una cerveza gratis dado. Yo uso siempre con regularidad y sin duda recomendaría

Solía comer aquí al menos una vez a la semana, pero lamentablemente el servicio ha ido yendo cuesta abajo a lo largo de los años, hasta el punto que tuvimos que buscar otro sitio.

Our first time here and we were very impressed. I would go as far as to say the best curry I've had in years. I had a prawn dish with pickle in a tomato based sauce. Delicious kind of hot and sour. We all agreed this was the favourite of all those ordered.Staff were excellent Will be returning.

Just had a really lovely night with the best food in town. Valentines day and was given a Red Rose and box of chocolates, lovely surprise Thanks Jack and Staff. The food and service were outstanding, will be back again very soon.

tiny indian food is well above average,,service is above average very friendly and despite its popularity you dont get rushed

I must confess I have been coming to the Clove for many years & I have never been disappointed with the food, service or ambience of this restaurant & the staff are just delightful, as well as welcoming & friendly. It simply is the best, not just in Swanley but the surrounding area.RJS

Great place to go for a meal very friendly atmosphere and good value for price will go back for sure

Have now had 3 takeaways from this restaurant. Each time the food has been very tasty. The chicken madras comes up a little hotter than other places and the chicken is tender & very tasty. Tastes like the chicken has actually been cooked in the sauce as opposed to being cooked, made hard then put into the sauce of your choice. Probably one of the nicest currys I have had in a while.

Very relaxed and pleasant evening, great food, no rush, staff very helpful. Great value, important to book as very popular.

went to the clove found the food very good service very good only one thing wrong the waiter was shouting one his phone but don.t let this put you off lovey place will be going again

Had a lovely evening here with 2 friends, great food and friendly staff, highly recommended, would go here again

By far the best place for a curry that I know of within a good distance. Went on Christmas Eve for a meal in the restaurant and though busy the food was to the same high standard. Because the restaurant is quite small it can get noisy when busy, but still worth 5 stars due to the good staff and good food.

Had a take away with a mate on Wednesday night top quality and friendly service got given a bottle of beer as well

From the moment you arrive you are made to feel very welcome.The restaurant has a good level of décor and is very comfortable.Great food.

I have used this place on and off for years. This to my mind is the best place in Swanley to eat curry. Friendly and not to oily.

From the minute you walk in, you are made to feel so welcome. The decor is lovely and the seating area is spacious. The service is top notch and the food is piping hot, well presented and delicious. Highly recommended for either an intimate dining experience or somewhere to celebrate with the family.

Great food always .Great friendly service Have been going here for years it's never let me down . Would recommend .

Had another family meal there - 10 of us - and when my brother-in-law visits from Margate, he always insists that we eat there as the food is superb and the staff very friendly and efficient

This restaurant is the best in town. The staff are helpful and friendly. Prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. The restaurant is small but cosy.

Small restaurant with friendly helpful staff. Food is always fresh, using quality ingredients .Best to book in advance as it is very popular. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and nothing is too much trouble for the staff.

We just turn up didn't book table as we always do They where so polite just showed us to table service was excellent food was brilliant and price was very good would recommend

Lovely restaurant, not too big. Feels intimate. I love the food and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Went there on Friday and it was busy, had to wait nearly 15 minutes for the drink and another 15 for someone to take the order . And another 59 minutes for the simple main course meal , no communication in between , food was ok , very much a local typical curry house.

I used to go to several other restaurants in Swanley as the Clove is a little hidden. What I did not realise is that it was a hidden treasure!!! I have now been going on a regular basis for the past year and I have not had one bad or mediocre meal.The service is unparalleled and very friendly, the food is sublime and if it is not on the menu, simply ask and if they have the ingredients they will prepare for you, we asked for a fish curry (not on menu) one night although not on the menu and Jack (owner) went out of his way to ensure we had the best fish curry ever and he was right.The atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming. When we order takeaways, they always chuck in a free bottle of beer.I suppose my most favourite thing I have experienced at this restaurant was when I looked up and could see into the kitchen, I saw the kitchen staff doing a deep clean (apparently this happens daily).This restaurant is very proud and we all get to benefit.

The food is perfect every time full of flavour nice and hot food is consistent good quality Service is great very welcoming

We ate in here last night with another couple and had a lovely meal. We have been here many times before but recently have been eating in The Raj. Last night reminded us that the food here is better in our opinion.We had starters, mains, sides, desserts and alcoholic drinks. The bill was only £65 per couple including the tip. I would recommend Chicken Tikka Massala (but getting it madras hot) and the Vegetarian Thali. Both of these were delicious. The Nutella dessert is also amazing. The staff are really friendly and helpful - the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable

Have always received good food and service. Mostly have take always and always get a free bottle of beer.

My friend & I visited the Clove for the first time & found the service very prompt & friendly. The food was very good & we were not rushed out.

I don't usually change much, when I've tried a Restraunt and I like it I generally stay with them. I tried this Restraunt and what a difference, clean, tidy and very pleasant. The staff are very friendly and polite, the food is very nice with a great menu, but what you will like is the price. We had starter a main course, drinks and a coffee at the end and it cost £ 44 for the two of us. So if you fancy a change or just interested in a different Indian then try it. The only down side is its right next to the Lullingston pub and that can be a bit noisy at times but the restaurant closes before the pub empties so mo real issues. You have got to booking if you want to go on a Friday or Saturday.

Our first visit as a father's day meal..brilliant! Staff friendly & attentive despite the restaurant being full, food very tasty & good price, lovely setting. My 8 yr old hates chicken & curry...tonight she polished off a plate of butter chicken, vegetable curry & rice in record time, stating when finished 'that was really really yummy!"

Food is very nice and tasty, staff are very friendly and helpful. If there is a certain dish that you would like they will try and do this for you. - Restaurant very clean.

Great staff great food would recommend for great treat nice and clean very helpful and polite going again soon

great local, recommended; lamb madras, butter chicken and keema naan, gets a bit too busy and cosy on Fridays... best for a takeout

My family and I regularly visit the clove. The food is lovely and the staff are very friendly. The staff are also very accommodating to make sure that you get exactly why you order and how you like it.

Always a good meal and friendly service here and would recommend to anyone. Food is good quality and reasonable priced.

Great night lovely restaurant food was one of the best i have ever had the restaurant is very clean and the staff are very good and friendly it will be the only one I will go to now and it is very local.

I have been eating here since it has opened and never been disappointed. The team is always friendly, helpful and welcoming. I would always recommend.

We came here for a family meal out to celebrate a birthday. The staff where very friendly. The place itself is clean and warm. The food though is just perfect, still hot when it reached us which is something some of the other restaurant seem to fail at on so many different occasions. All came out together so nobody was left waiting.

Small but perfectly formed restaurant with free ( evening) parking very close by. Always welcoming and great food too.

Enjoyed a lovely evening here with friends. Lovely food & great service. Felt cosy & comfortable. Usually go to Raj in Swanley and this was my first visit here I will definitely return again.

Went here for first time last night with friends and it was so good. Food excellent and really good service from lovely staff. I will be back very soon with the hubby.

Lovely meal food portions very good.Friendly staff.The lamb dish was very tenderLook forward to eating here again

We have been coming here for quite a few years now and it has always been excellent! The food is consistently of a very high standard and the service is impeccable. It is quite a small restaurant so always book ahead or you will be disappointed!

Lovely restaurant, conveniently local, warm welcoming staff and even found space for us on s Friday night without a booking! Food is amazing, big portions and price is good for the quality.

Been here 2/3 times and every time the food always tasty and the staff very attentive to their customers ,

Met with a group of friends and this was in a convenient location. Service was impeccable- left us to chat and were not too intrusive. Food was excellent ad the meal was great value.

Me and my family regularly visit the clove and we are now quite familiar with the staff. Normally when you regularly visit a place they can begin to take you for granted. Not this place! We are treated with the best service every time we go. All of the staff are good with recommendations and they are very helpful if you would like to adjust the curry to how you would like it. Me and my family love regularly visiting and can't wait to go back again.

Nice restaurant, attentive staff, reasonable prices and excellent food. Good menu choices. Highly recommended.

Fantastic little restaurant for couples families or parties , the food is reasonably priced and excellent , been going there for years , Friendly staff too Highly recommended.

Great food, great service and brilliant prices. What a hidden gem! Definitely be coming back! have recommended to everyone!!!!