The Ganges in North Devon

10/10 food and service! It's genuinely the best Indian food in Devon! Delicious fresh food that does also travel well if you decide to get a takeaway or delivery. Eaten there over 100 times and never had a less than perfect meal, I've become a regular and the friendly staff give my daughter a free naan and poppadoms when I bring her which is really nice of them. Good for a curry with the lads or a family experience!

Pretty average Indian. There is a vegan selection. However, as a starter we were brought a dish with chicken and not vegetables. When we complained, the food was average. The service was very friendly.

Lots of love and care put into the food. Visited from London and haven't had a better curry than this. They even took care of my mum and her fussiness;)

We ordered takeaway - very delicious, very efficient and lovely staff! Would 100% recommend.

Good meal at a value for money price.

Food was not upto standard, overpriced and not worth it at all. Everyones raves about the place but it was mediocore at best. The Afghan Chicken was dreadful! Will defo stick to Spice Of India in future.

We ordered for delivery and every dish was absolutely delightful

Ordered food at 16:34 said it would be delivered between 17:20 and 17:40 actually turned up at 6:20 we’ve had this 3 times now from the same restaurant so will not be ordering from them again. Used to be very good so don’t know what’s happened. To add to that both our main dishes were cold. Wouldn’t mind if they communicated but just turned up over an hour late with no apology.

Don't expect 'Bangladeshi' food. This is an Indian restaurant without the nuances and dare I risk 'the refinements' 'Bangladeshi' food has brought to the genre. I will not list the failings but if you are an officiando of sub continent food you could well be disappointed

Fantastic food from this restaurant

Food was late, barely warm, and not great quality

always gorgeous food! thank you again😊

I ordered mild chicken tikka. What came, was topped up with youghurt. Result of my complaint; they washed it and brought it back. Food awful and terrible service. Bad expirence.

A truly excellent Vegan curry experience - great value, excellent service and wonderfully tasty. Some fantastic Vegan choices - so many in fact that we had a hard time choosing what to have - this is a rare treat and we savored it all. We didn't hold back, ordered everything we fancied and we were not disappointed. Staff were plentiful, polite and attentive - and the owner, I presume, took the time to come over and check we were ok. Very friendly. Simple, unpretentious and delicious. We really enjoyed ourselves - thank you.

Came here with my husband was the best Indian meal I’ve ever had!! Excellent food and excellent service👍🏻

After some time away from Gamgee's, we returned and were delighted to find that the chef was on top form! The portion sizes were generous, and everything tasted absolutely delicious. I highly recommend Gamgee's to anyone and look forward to returning in the future.

Visited with my friend. Food was all delicious. Lamb biryani was so flavoursome with tender lamb. My friend had butter chicken with basmati which she enjoyed very much. We shared onion bhaji which was clearly homemade. Popadoms and chutney selection before that. All food was great. Will be back.

Perfect authentic Indian style in UK.

Fresh authentic food absolutely delicious Spot in service Chilli chicken wings out of this world And the chilli chicken awesome Great evening table for ten all totally satisfied Massive gluten free options

Firstly after reading the reviews about the service being bad , I was very hesitant about going along, but I thought I would see for myself, and if the service was not good I wouldn't go back. Here is my honest review : I telephoned last Friday 12th July to book a table for 6pm that evening. The chap that answered the phone was so polite & cheerful, 10 out of 10. We arrived and were welcomed 10 out of 10. There was a chap walking around who may have been chef or manager talking & interacting with customer, 10 out of 10. I requested something a little different , and this was not a problem to them at all and I really appreciated that 10 out of 10 again. We were well looked after , we both agreed the food was excellent, so tasty and we will definitely be regulars. Jean shield

Firstly after reading the reviews about the service being bad , I was very hesitant about going along, but I thought I would see for myself, and if the service was not good I wouldn't go back. Here is my honest review : I telephoned last Friday 12th July to book a table for 6pm that evening. The chap that answered the phone was so polite & cheerful, 10 out of 10. We arrived and were welcomed 10 out of 10. There was a chap walking around who may have been chef talking & interacting with customer, 10 out of 10. I requested something a little different , and this was not a problem to them at all and I really appreciated that 10 out of 10 again. We were well looked after , we both agreed the food was excellent, so tasty and we will definitely be regulars from now on. I speak as I find and I'm glad I gave them a chance. Keep up what your doing , a great job. Mrs Shield.

Very delicious food and nice place.

Good food, pleasant service. Lots of vegetarian options

We went two weeks ago and the experience was much better, however last night it was pretty poor. We had to ask for rice and things that were not brought out. There were 6 of us. One person had a hair in their curry. The service was very blunt, not friendly. Such a shame as two weeks it was better. Nice food, but really not good service. We won't be going again.

First time ordering from here, abit disappointed really- mint sauce was missing, egg rice was really salty & the Saag chicken was really watery - my plate literally had a water ring around my food, delivery was on time. Such a shame

Not really an Indian, you'll find non of your usual curries here. It's properly more of an Afghanistan restaurant. The food was nice and service was good. It just wasn't what I was expecting.

Spectacular! THE best Indian I know in the country. I don't give this praise lightly but I've eaten in many Indians all over the country and this is the best food and the best value. Nothing I could improve and I NEVER say that about a place.

Food was very good, but the service was slow . You could see that the take away side was very busy which obviously impacted on the in-house service. Nobody checked if our food was ok ‘and the interaction with the staff was non exisistant. It’s obvious from previous reviews there is a service problem.

The lamb dish was tough & the rice was lukewarm warm. Never again.

4 friends for a curry night. Server was blunt. Not rude, but not friendly. However they were young, so I understand. Offered drinks and then popadoms and pickles etc. All were prompt and very tasty. Then to the mains. Again. Prompt, and the Jangle Lamb, Railways lamb, and Afghan Chicken were all fresh and tasty. The pilau rice was disappointing. Stodgy and clumpy. Not what you would expect. A second round of drinks ordered, but no space on the table. Food was stacked around the empties and it was all a bit cluttered. Overall the food was good. But the service a little lacking. We spent £150 odd, but felt once we’d finished we were being ushered out the door. I’ve used the takeaway many times. And still will. But I can’t see us going back to eat in any time soon.

steaming hot food that tasted amazing 👏

Service is slow. No one asked how the food was. And it was pretty poor. Flabby rice. Ultra thin naan. Taka Dahl was so watery it was like a thin soup. All curry dishes we had seemed to be from the same brown base sauce. Poor food

Friday night. Had lovely food , lovely staff Highly recommended, I’ll be back soon 😋😊

My family enjoyed our dinner very much. The staff were accomodating making sure were having a lovely time. Went home very fool

Good food but a bit vague in catering for specific dietary requirements. They just need to be clearer as to which of the common allergens are in each dish. The menu is a welcome change to most curry house offerings. Probably would go again if I was in the area.

beautiful food 😋 as always and prompt delivery

I have ordered the same curry from the Ganges for the past couple of years, the chitinad chicken, it’s always top notch fiery with heat and a thick tasty gravy, I ordered tonight at 1715 for a delivery for 1900, the curry arrived 30 minutes late and cold/luke warm so had to microwave it, the flavour was lacking, the chicken thing meat was stingy, they seemed to think that they could sprinkle a few green chilli’s over the top to try and recreate the previous flavours, this was my go to for a hot spicy tasty curry, I will now look somewhere else as this was a shambles

Food was absolutely banging. The chilli chips wow love them

Had takeaway chicken biryani, very disappointing, just chicken and greasy rice, no vegetables

I ordered takeaway for delivery. The online ordering is useless and needs addressing as not the first time I've had problems with it but I just rang them. Took my order over phone, delivery was a bit longer than advised. But delivery driver was really courteous and the food was lovely! If you expect the usual insipid veg curry sauce with a biryani you'll be disappointed. But Ganges biryani is really good, well spiced and the lamb one I ordered was so succulent. Really nice food and excellent customer service, would recommend.

Food brilliant as always 😋. Delivery driver very nice and polite 👌

Amazing. The best Indian delivery we have had since using just eat. We did have to warm it up and put the naan in the air fryer but it’s New Year’s Eve and probably busy. Will absolutely use again !!!!’

Really impressed, unfortunately the chutneys had been damaged and were everywhere. But speedy refund. Food was amazing definitely recommend

Exceptional Takeaway Experience at The Ganges Indian Restaurant in Barnstaple! I recently had the pleasure of ordering a takeaway from The Ganges Indian Restaurant in Barnstaple, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional! The flavors of the food were absolutely delicious, and the consistent quality truly stood out, making it an excellent option for those craving top-notch Indian cuisine at home. The diverse range of dishes caters to all tastes, offering options for those who enjoy their curries mild or spicy. The convenience of a takeaway didn't compromise the authenticity and richness of the flavors—each dish was a true delight. Whether you're a regular or trying The Ganges for the first time, the takeaway service ensures that you can enjoy the same fantastic culinary experience in the comfort of your own home. Kudos to the chefs and staff for maintaining such high standards even with takeaway orders! For anyone in Barnstaple craving a flavorful Indian meal to-go, I highly recommend The Ganges. It's a takeaway experience that will leave your taste buds thoroughly satisfied!

Nice experience! Finally could find good quality asian food in Barnstaple

Great food & service , will definitely return.

Incredibly fresh and delicious food. I absolutely love The Ganges food and I highly recommend them 👍

Most enjoyable Saturday evening treat.my lamb curry was lovely and my wife's chicken just as good... well done...

Perfect service. This is the best indian restaurant in Barnstaple. The vegetarian and vegan options also extensive

Had a lovely meal. Really tasty. Staff were lovely and friendly. Hubby had a meat dish, and I had veggie.

Our regular take away when we are in north Devon. Fresh and tasty!

1/2 chicken tikka was not succulent but very dry I suspect it wasn’t freshly cooked, poppadum very soft again not fresh, chill prawns bland, disappointed as I eat in the restaurant in the summer and it’s was fantastic. What’s happened

We’ve been here a couple times now and I love it who doesn’t like a curry! Also I’m a vegan snd their menu is full of vegan dishes, the service is relaxed and not rushed snd we felt very welcome. Everything taste so fresh and we all really enjoyed it, we had poppodums to start and then into our mains I had the smoked aubergine dish and the mrs prawns very tasty and she really loved the prawns.

Good food, nice staff. The only criticism is that I don’t think the menu has a big enough selection compared to other Indian restaurants in the area so a bit limited for choice, although the food is lovely.

called the shop was told food was with driver. 20 mins later he shows up. just like last time food freezing and had to be microwaved. Not happy. :(

Food here is absolutely delicious. Glad we listened to local recommendations before visiting. Would definately recommended. We had large poppadoms and chutney tray. Bombay lamb, very tender mouth watering lamb with a kick. Chicken korma, delicious. Peshwari naan yum. xx

Food was cold. Almost like it had been left on the side and forgotten about. A real shame considering how much a takeaway is.

A regular haunt. Always a solid 7/10 - sometimes an 8. Menu choice could be slightly broader for regular visitors but what is on the menu is reliably good and consistent.

We wated well over an hour. All the food was cold poperdoms obviously cooked a few days ago very expensive compared to competitors and completely inferior never again

The Ganges is a little bit out of the way, but well worth the visit. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly from the moment we walked in the door. The food was tasty, plentiful and very good value for money. we would certainly visit again if we are ever back in the area.

Usually on the dot or even a bit early, 10 minutes either way isn't a problem though🙂

We got 2 takeaways during our weeks holiday. Collected it. About £90 for 8 of us so not bad.

Maybe an off night I visited due to reviews with my 97 year old father not much ambiance on arrival sat down requested 2 non alcoholic beers the girl said we have cobra or 1 beginning with H I said either she then came back said had none so ordered coke and apple juice (I requested pint of coke) but the apple juice came also in pint glass (that was dumped on table) my dad cannot lift a pint glass so had to get her to change made my order £3.95 for chutneys seemed steep so I said just mango chutney waited 20 minutes then girl returned saying are you ready for main course - they had not served popadoms or starter I said Assumingly you will serve starter first! The food was ok nothing special and bit greasy and the naan was poor (felt like oven cooked from Tesco) not fresh from a tandoor oven (not crispy etc) the girls did not wipe table and left the place settings for 4 (we were 2) so it just felt unorganized and not snappy like most new Indian restaurants manager did not check with us - the girl did ask if everything was ok but at that stage we really just wanted to finish and leave we left uninspired and would not return need to up their game.

brilliant staff, brilliant food. highly recomemend!

Drive was sorry but food was warm/cold

I love the Ganges! Slightly different variations of food from the standard. Delicious!

We usually go to Ganges but wasn't impressed with this order. We didn't receive our chutney set for our poppadoms and the tarka dal wasn't as we usually have it. The food was luke warm so had to be reheated.

Our order was one hour late. This form does not let me say it was one hour late but it was just after 8pm when it arrived, we pre ordered at 4pm to arrive at 7pm, nobody told us it would be late and the restaurant should not allow pre orders if they are not able to fulfil them! The food was not worth £60 and our evening was ruined as it was so late. We also had items missing from our order - there was no peshwari naan and no chutney set. Very disappointed.

Brilliant meal . Owner was really friendly and helpful. Couldn't fault one meal .all perfect .my partner 16 year daughter and myself were very well looked after .Will 100% visit again when in the area

Just great, with a very good selection of vegetarian & vegan dishes under the heading of Hindu Kitchen. The staff were friendly and efficient & we all had an excellent meal.

I visited The Ganges with my partner and parents who were visiting from Hampshire. What a lovely evening! Despite being a full restaurant, we didn't have to wait too long for orders to be taken and food to come out. And speaking of the food... Wow! Delicious and brilliant to see so many vegan options including a vegan naan. This is the best Indian restaurant in Barnstaple and I would highly recommend. All the staff were friendly and made the effort to chat with us as they cleared our table. All dishes reasonably priced too.

Food was good as usual but the service was very poor, she didn't take our order correctly so not all our food came out and we had to keep waiting and waiting and going to the bar for drinks and the bill, the owner wasn't there and it really made a difference, normally very good service

Very impressed with the variety of vegan options here.

Ordered for 7pm and turned up at 7.45. Would have been ok if the food was hot but it was very cold. The food itself was ok, the best bit was the chilli chips! Naan bread wasn’t nice, supposedly cheese and garlic and just tasted like stale garlic. Jungle lamb curry is listed as spicy, not a hint of spice to it at all. The lamb was melt in the mouth though! Overall very disappointing and won’t be rushing back. The delivery driver was very polite though and couldn’t apologise enough!

What a fantastic place! Went with my friends and children, tried loads of dishes, all fantastic, the Railway lamb melted in my mouth, the chicken korma was the best korma I've ever had, and my youngest who is not a fish lover absolutely loved the fish bites. I also had the Stilton nan which I've not seen anywhere else and it didn't disappoint. Very happy to recommend, service is quick too, you won't be disappointed!

What a fantastic place! Went with my friends and children, tried loads of dishes, all fantastic, the Railway lamb melted in my mouth, the chicken korma was the best korma I've ever had, and my youngest who is not a fish lover absolutely loved the fish bites. I also had the Stilton nan which I've not seen anywhere else and it didn't disappoint. Very happy to recommend, service is quick too, you won't be disappointed!

Great food and delivery was right on time. The driver was so friendly and the food was hot and so good. Thank you 🙂

Food was meant to arrive at 7:45 and didn’t get to me until 8.45

Food was nice and tasty although cold

Had a take out that was delicious. Will Hopefully return and try the restaurant.

Fantastic food very different to the run-of-the-mill Indian restaurant. We had poppadoms to start which were fresh and crisp with assorted dips Railway lamb was amazing, sag chicken the best I have ever had,Bombay chicken equally as good and salmon plus dahal and 3 sisters veg Please go and support a really good restaurant

I've eaten at the Ganges for years and every time, the food has been incredible. I visited with my friends last weekend and our server was very friendly. We all had a good laugh with him too! Food was fantastic as always. They have lots of clearly marked vegan options, so if you're meat free, you'll be spoilt for choice. Highly recommended ordering/visiting!

As always, lovely food, great service from the Ganges. Slight hiccup with the Just Eat app this time. The first order didn't appear to have gone through, so I ordered again. Then I rung by the restaurant and told that they had received two identical orders? After I confirmed it should only be one, only one was delivered. I now have to contact Just Eat to get my money back for one of them 🙄

As regulars to the Ganges tonight we were truly disappointed. I have eaten here now for a number of years and until this evening it has always been a great experience, delicious food freshly cooked and good service. Sadly, I cannot say this about tonight. The server was disinterested to the point she didn’t even wait for our full drinks order. My wine when it arrived was so sweet, ( I’d asked for a dry white wine ) that I had to take it back and request a different wine. Our poppadoms were stale. When the mains arrived ( after having to ask for them) they lacked the usual fresh tasting flavour and our cabbage thoran was far from fresh, scrapings of the pot perhaps. The naan bread was thin and dry. On requesting a second glass of wine ( we were not asked if we wanted more drinks) I was told the wine I had had was normally only sold by the bottle and not available? How did I get my first glass then? The staff seemed more interested in their party that they appeared to be having in the kitchen than in their customers, and to top it off our bill was incorrect and we had been over charged by ten pounds. I’m hoping this was a blip as the owner was absent, or has he sold the business??? And not going to be a repeat experience.

Food superb, staff great and well priced

Very nice atmosphere and lovely food worth every penny 😋.

our food was late and freezing cold. full refund required please.

This is a fantastic Indian restaurant serving a great selection of dishes with a great vegetarian choice. The menu is actually authentic food from India rather than than the Bengali inspired curry houses around the UK Highly recommended

Excellent....very good. Friendly, welcoming staff. Very good food from varied menu. Much enjoyed. Definitely recommended

Never disappointed with The Ganges or Just Eat. The food is always delicious and always arrives on time and hot. I have also eaten in the restaurant and the service was very good and staff are lovely

Wonderful food. Portions are generous, flavours are so good. The chef has a ‘light touch’ so the food is not heavy as is often the case with this type of cuisine. Absolutely loved it. Will definitely visit again when next in Barnstaple. By the way,...

As an Indian, I am very disappointed with the taste of food. I asked for my food to be spicy hot, I didn’t get it. I asked for sweet lassi, I was told they only do mango lassi which was £5.95, more than a beer....

Tonight's dinner at The Ganges was a treat. Love the food and the variety in herbes and styles of the different dishes. My Punjab Railway Lamb curry was great as was my wife's Chicken Saag.

Delicious food, still hot on arrival and lovely courier. Awesome service as ever from The Ganges ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Always a great curry from the Ganges

Best curry I’ve ever had! Excellent as always. The Railway Lamb Curry is my favourite, could cut the lamb with a spoon it was so tender.

What a fantastic surprise one of the best indian meals i've had in a long time and that's saying something. Every freshly made dish you could taste the spicing this is not your typical anglo-indian restaurant. If in the area give it a try I know I will be back when I next visit Devon.

This was our first visit to The Ganges & it certainly won't be our last. The restaurant is nicely decorated and furnished with comfy banquet seating. The young staff, Zara (owners daughter) & Timmy were lovely & very responsive and polite. The repeat customers there...

a perennial favourite- highly recommended if you like fresh food full of flavour- to suit all tastes. Still the best restaurant for independent fresh food... highly recommended

We booked a table for my sons birthday, and the booking went through and was confirmed for a monday, We have even added people yesterday. We tried to add one more person and they told us that they are not open on Mondays. We are...