The Hoops Tandoori at Great Eversden in South Cambridgeshire

We have been to the hoops for years food and service excellence

Visited on sunday evening 9th june 24 with my family we were promptly seated and served within a few minutes the food as usual was excellent as were all staff members , we have visited here numerous times and always been treated extremely well it is a very nice establishment and so are staff ,well worth a visit ....gerald greenham

Tuvimos una gran comida aquí. Éramos 7, y no habíamos reservado previamente. La comida era deliciosa, teníamos una gran variedad de platos, y los camareros eran divertidos y atentos sin ser demasiado agresivos. Todos tuvimos una gran velada. Los dos jóvenes de nuestro grupo disfrutaron de poder jugar en el jardín entre campos. ¡Gracias!

We have been to this Restauranta few times before and it has always been. Superb experience. Everything about it, Food,Staff,Ambience is first rate.

Muy decepcionado con el tamaño de la porción, pero a la oferta de comida con descuento. Tuvimos que esperar mucho tiempo para la comida para llegar. Sin cocer la cebolla en una completa comida? Muy pocos langostinos. Problema cuando paga la factura. El personal se negó a aceptar la oferta de alimentos lo cual causó complicaciones innecesarias. Por favor tenga en cuenta que me he comido en este establecimiento muchas veces antes estos propietarios presentes se hizo cargo. La comida era excelente y el servicio al cliente. No elegir el lugar debido a la oferta de descuento. Era el cumpleaños de mis hijos y arruinó completamente de nuestra noche. Evitar nombre suministrado bajo pedido.

Teníamos la comida para cuatro y el personal era muy dispuesto a cambiar uno o dos de los platos que reflejan nuestros favoritos. Fue un tiempo que no habíamos estado en el restaurante y me alegra decir que los estándares no han decrecido.

Booked a meal here decor was good service was excellent food was tasty and well presented but the lamb was very tough so disappointing

Had a wonderful meal here. Inside decor rather trendy and very nice. Waiters attentive friendly and knowledgeable on the curries.Enjoyed the whole experience. Good value for money compared to other local trendy Indian restaurants

I tried chicken korai . it was realy very nice and well cooked. seven of our friends visited there . We got 10% discount at the end for using Airport Express Taxi vouchers.

The restaurant was nice and clean the staff were great .the food was very good not to busy would recommend to friends

Utilizamos los aros en ocasiones cuando no te apetece ir en coche a escoger la Shilpa en hospital Papworth (mucho mejor, si os apetece hacer el viaje en coche).

Guau, no esperábamos tener un increíble comida aquí (no hay canción o razón no puede esperar una calidad de una casa de curry de la ciudad).

Desde aquí Pedimos comida para llevar en una noche de viernes a través Justeat. dijeron que tardarían 45-60 minutos pero nos llevó casi una hora y media en llegar. Cuando llamé para pedir la comida era (20 minutos después de conseguir un mensaje diciendo que estaba en camino) me recibieron con ninguna verdadera disculpa. Sin embargo, la comida estaba bastante bien y no sentir grasienta como algunas de las otras comida para llevar indios. Me interesaría a probar el restaurante la próxima vez.

We have been to Hoops many times over the years and have tried other Indian restaurants in Cambridgeshire too. Hoops is consistently the best Indian restaurant we have been to and one of the best restaurants in Cambridgeshire. The food is always excellent and the ingredients are fresh and fragrant. The King prawn dishes are done to perfection. The prices are very reasonable and the staff are attentive. It never fails!

The food and service here is first rate. We had a lovely family meal, only thing I thought was that there was not a kids menu or provision for smaller portions. Having said that the kids loved the food and ate the adult portions! Everyone coming in for takeaway seemed to be known...repeat customers I should think.

A broad and ambitious menu, but everything is well prepared and tasty. A nicely laid out restaurant, and how do they keep the crisp white tablecloths so clean? The staff are friendly and efficient, whether you're popping in to collect a takeaway or staying for the whole evening.

Just had a terrific meal at the Hoops. I am a real curry fan and would suggest that tonight's experience ranks up there with some if the best I have fer had. The menu is a mix of the easily recognisable (Dansak, Balti etc.) with house specials which all have a detailed explanation. The staff are very friendly and only too happy to assist when choosing a meal, plus on hand to clarify dishesIf you want a relaxed evening with fine food in a lively olde world building, then this is the ideal choice.

I live 1 mile away from here, so it really is my local. I eat lots of indian food, all over the world, including in India, and I really rate the Hoops. I have never had anything but great food here. The menu is a bit different, and the food always cooked well. I thoroughly recommend making the effort to eat here. You will not regret it.

we arrived without a booking however a table was available.Great choice of dishes and the waiter suggested a dish which proved to be a great choice, really tasty. Thanks so much and attention to detail.

My wife and I are vegetarians and have eaten here a couple of time before. Each time we let the waiter and often the chef, who often comes out to guide us in our order. Never disappointed. Tonights meal was just sublime, delicious with good portions and reasonable priced. The staff are always hospitable and very courteous.

Ordered a take out. Told 40 mins collection or 1 and a half hours delivery. We opted to collect. On arrival told 5 mins... 10 mins later told 5-10 mins. I think we would still be waiting if hadn't kept asking. Staff were off hand and a bit rude. Eventually got the food home and it was OK. Had much better.

I have been here a number of times over the years and have generally had a reasonable meal. Tonight I thought I would give it another try as I had not been there for over a year, and I must say I was very pleased that I did. My Tandoori King Prawns were cooked to perfection. I am under the impression that the Lalbagh at Bourne is a little bit of a thorn in the side. I have eaten at The Lalbagh and yes it is quite excellent, but this establishment is catching up both in food content and soon, as i understand it in surrounding with a potential refit being considered.Service levels are relaxed which is fine if you are not in a hurry and you have the time. So please do consider this restaurant as I think it has potential.

6 of us have just had a fantastic meal here. The food was excellent and plentiful. We all enjoyed all the different dishes we ordered with absolutely nothing to complain about. The staff were friendly and curteous without being intrusive. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Had a takeaway delivered by a man whose manner I found to be offensive in that I asked him how much it was he said the cost, I gave him a note which required only 45 pence change I told him to keep it, he never even uttered a word I said goodbye and thank you he just ignored me and walk away, writing it down actually doesn't really make it sound too bad but he was just totally ignorant I have emailed the restaurant and advised we will never order or eat in the restaurant again, previously to this we have used this restaurant and takeaway on many occasions bot not anymore

The search for my favourite Indian Restaurant in Cambridge continues with a great visit to Hoops! Service is excellent with all the staff welcoming, in particular the University student who greeted, served and looked after us whose father is the chef. Great guy and an asset to the Restaurant.Nice pint of Mongoose and some really well cooked food. A good Prawn Puree as a starter and for me one of the best Chicken Balti’s that I have had in a long while. Great flavours and spiced just right.Indian food is an individual preference but for me this Restaurant has got it right and we will definitely return for a second opinion. For now – one of the best so far!!

Food here is best eaten-in in my experience; evenings are best. Ate there at lunch once and had to wait over 35 minutes for our food.Takeaways are just terrible: bland tasteless Chicken Tikka Massala, anaemic Chicken Tikka starter, also bland. Chicken Jalfrezi was hot but again with absolutely no flavour. Same for the Veg Jalzrezi my wife tried to eat. Saag Bhaji and Aloo Gobi were the only items with flavour and were nice. But most of it went in the bin.

I booked a table for 5 for my husband's birthday dinner which was on Thursday. We arrived at 19:30 and were the only customers all evening (apart from the many take away customers). The restaurant is quite nice inside with a cottage like atmosphere, however a little bit dated in places (especially the toilets need refurbishing!). We were getting to the end of eating our papadums and our order was still not taken. I looked at the waiter who didnt seem to be bothered whilst he was checking his phone. Without thinking to much I went over to the bar to ask whether we can place our order. Whilst we were ordering the restaurant's phone rang and to our surprise our waiter disappeared to pick it up!!! We felt that was really inappropriate. When he came back was quite helpful when I asked for his recommendation I cant complain there, though not as good at explaining what things were when my husband asked. Anyway the starters were quite nice not too greasy and huge portions. However we were waiting quite a bit for our plates to be taken away and after that it seemed like forever for the main courses despite an empty restaurant. The food was nice but not distinctively nicer than any other Indian restaurant I have been to. After we finished the waiter cleared the table and left a dessert menu even though we had my husband's birthday cake in the kitchen. After waiting few minutes I decided to go to the bar (yet again) to ask about the cake. The guy seemed as though he totally forgot about it!! Overall I wanted it to be a special evening for a special occasion (couldnt find a nice Thai or Indian in Cambridge so decided to make an effort and go outside) but unfortunately it was only ok...

Staff are very friendly,and attentive.Like the decoration ,The food is not too much oily or greesy like you find the other indian restaurant .Thank u guys ,well done .See u soon.

Organised a night out for a group, staff were extemely helpful from start to finish :) food was excellent overall a very enjoyable evening out. Would definately recommend

Having our meeting there with clients was a fiiting end to a smooth transaction. Food and service was really good and my main course was really delicious I had the lamb rezala cooked madras strength and it was made to perfection. Will definitely recommend this place as the restaurant atmosphere was really warm and also the decor.My clients enjoyed their time there and so did I.If I'm down that end will certainly be returning. Thanks for everything guys nice food and service.

We were three diners on a quiet Monday evening. Nice ambience and friendly welcome. It was clear when the food arrived that this was not your normal curry. The difference was obvious. High quality ingredients, lovely fresh spices and everything looked and tasted terrific. Awesome shaslik, and some wonderful recommended specialities. Just superb.

Great food, with a varied menu. Nice inside and excellent service. We have a few Indians near us but always seem to go back here. Takeaway delivery service is pretty good the odd mistake but always rectified.

I visited this tandoori last Saturday with family and friends. This was my first visit and I was very impressed by the décor, cleanliness and welcoming attitude of the staff. The food was excellent and very nicely presented. The menu was extensive with a wide choice of dishes. It was nice to dine in an unhurried atmosphere and the courses were served at a very nice tempo unlike some restaurants where you end up with the second course when you are still eating the starter. It was also very pleasant not to be continually asked if everything was ok which seems to be a trend in curry houses. Nice to see tap water served upon request in a large glass jug with lemon slices and they seemed very happy to supply it in spite of bottled water being on our table already. All in all a very pleasant experience and one I would recommend to all curry lovers.

We visited the Hoops for the first time last Monday evening, and although we were the only ones sat in the restaurant at the time, we found the service from the owner and staff brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble, and they were very attentive. The food was exceptional - and good size portions as well! Presentation of the meals was superb. The decoration inside the Hoops was very smart and classy. We will definitely visit again soon!

Excellent customer service and delicious Indian food - always very welcoming and friendly.Great for eating in or take-away!

Been several times now even tho I'm not local it's worth the trip as the food and service is top quality the timing of food is good and the waiters are very helpful a great thank you too the staff and landlady.

We arrived, having booked, at 7pm on a Friday evening, and were the only sit-down customers until 7.50pm. Despite this (because of it?) the service was unfriendly bordering on rude. The waiters ignored us most of the time, when they did deign to serve us it was without a smile or any hint of warmth, we really felt unwelcome. The food was pretty good, not fantastic, and not worth putting up with the surliness.

First time visit and most impressed. Great and unexpected location in a country village in what at one time what was the village pub. How England has changed! The restaurant is very clean, comfortable and sports a lovely bar area. The service was good being both friendly and efficient.The Hoops serves extremely generous portions, where one main dish with 2 portions of rice satisfies two persons. Not knowing how generous the portions was I over ordered the 'take out' but the food was not to be wasted.I would hesitate to state, "this is one of the best curries I have tasted" simply because it is exactly that. That is if you would accept the word a plus 70year old who has travelled the world including working for long spells in the far and Middle East.As a curry buff, I very much look forward to the next bout of parenting my grandchildren at their new home in Great Eversden!!

So where to start: 2 dead flies in the mango chutney. The madras tasteless and no heat - tesco ready meals have more flavor. Chicken makhani & lamb makhani mixed up - both tasted like wheaty porridge with korma mixed in - dreadful. Put us off the whole meal. Ceylon was ok which was the only meal eaten. Complained about food, not much said - waiter left us sitting there....someone else came to speak to us after 10mins, agreed to remove curries from the bill. Paid the bill and left quickly..... THEN!! while driving home realized we were over charged.... Expensive & disappointing night from the hoops - Never returning again.

We are so lucky to live close to the Hoops, they provide the best curry ever! We tend to have take aways, you phone your order and can pick up a piping hot curry 20-30 minutes later. No hassle, polite friendly service and great food. Its a regular for us and our friends.

Imagine a beautiful English village tucked away amid gentle beautiful country and set hidden in this idyll is the taste of how curry should be. We went on a wednesday and it was busy, think about that, busy on a wednesday, surely that in itself tells you all you need to know. People are prepared to travel miles mid week to eat here. That is how good the food is. Seriously, give it a go.

Waited 2 hours for food to arrive and one curry was missing, I called and they said they would send the food right away so we ate what had arrived which was cold and over an hour later I called again to say the food still hadn't arrived. I was told it was on its way alkng with a full refund. Food finally arrived but we were told a refund wasnt happening and the delivery driver walked off. I then called again to say we hadn't bern given a refund and was told he would send the driver back. At 10.45pm I tried one last time to be told I had sworn at the driver and not to order again if I wasnt happy. I stated that a business needs good word of mouth anf that I certainly would tell people not to use them to be told that nobody cares ehat I think people make their own minds up!! I would be laughing if j wasnt so shocked!!

Nice food, very slow service, took nearly 2 hours to arrive. Hot and quite tasty if a little skimpy on the meat. No nice "extras" often found in a curry takeaway, but reasonably priced.

We had a wonderful meal on a Monday evening. The food was perfectly spiced and beautifully presented. The staff was very accommodating and made us all feel very welcome. Definitely a must try if you are visiting Cambridge (and have a car).

Went to the this place based on previous positive reviews and they were right- the food here really is very good! It looked and tasted like it had been freshly prepared from scratch. The restaurant is in a beautiful green lane in a village and there were a few locals here also. It's a shame more people weren't here on a sunday night as its definitely worth a detour for above average Indian food.

Absolutely superb meal, exceptional friendly service, and very pleasant atmosphere - what more can I say! Wish this restaurant was nearer to where we live as we would be eating there every week. My husband and I have been to a lot of Indian Restaurants but this meal was the best we have ever had, and that includes many places around the world.

Me and my band ( The Hover-Boards ) were playing a private party down the road at the village hall on Saturday. We decided we'd try a curry as we had just over an hour to kill having sound checked and set up.We arrived, the 5 of us, the manager was very friendly and managed to squeeze us in. We explained we were in a rush, and they took our order from the bar whilst the table was being prepared. 30 minutes later, we had food in front of us, and by god it was good. We've had many many many curries between us, and none of us had tasted anything so fresh, fragrant and tasty as this. The spice of the curries was not overpowering like many places, and the hottest curry we had (marked as "2 chillies") was spicy enough to induce a sweat, but not overpowering in taste. It was, exactly as a curry should be. The service was fast, efficient and very friendly.We will definitely be visiting again when we are less in a rush, and would highly recommend to anyone.

We live just a few hundred yards from this great restaurant. I had to take a Saturday evening trip for some Year 11 pupils from The Leys School in Cambridge where I teach. I decided to take them here for a change from the usual Cambridge curry houses. They were completely bowled over by the place. The staff were brilliant in dealing with an unusual clientele. I have been begged for a repeat trip next year. The food is simply a cut above anything that Cambridge offers and that was appreciated by the students. The food is reasonably priced and very high quality. The management go to great lengths to make sure everything is right. Well worth a visit with any kind of group as well as family.

The Hoops is well worth the short trip from Cambridge.We called midweek so it was very quiet but were made to feel really welcome by the cheerful staff. Our food was served quickly and efficiently and was of excellent quality.The warm surroundings and decor made it a very pleasant evening indeed .

O dovuto aspettare nonostante il ristorante fosse quasi vuoto pulito ma non professionale,molto isolato ed sono arrivati subbito a prendere l'ordine ma quasi 20 minuti per arrivare il primo piatto del antipasto

We've eaten a lot of curry in a lot of places all across the world & this is by far the best.We've eaten a lot of curry in a lot of places all across the world & this is by far the best.

The food was the best I've tasted and the first time I haven't heard my boyfriend moan about food :) it's warm and homely inside. I honestly can not understand why this restaurant has had 1 bad review thank you so much

My mum and dad had their Diamond Wedding anniversary in the village and the Hoops were totally up for cooking and delivering a banquet fit for nearly 50 people.The guys delivered the food on time, evening bringing a warmer to keep everything hot.The curry, in huge authentic pots and pans was delicious - everyone loved it. The Hoops asked how hot, or not, we wanted it. It looked the part as well and overall for that many people really didn't work out too expensive.It was a brilliant job by the Hoops - hence the review. The food in the restaurant is just as good.Thank you!

great food,service and staff Enjoyed the atmosphere.Really friendly staff.Sometimes get a free brandy or alike after the meal which is a really nice touch.We will be returning asap.

We normally get take aways delivered from the hoops which are always delivered quickly,food is spot on. We went for meal there last night and it was a brilliant evening, allthough it was busy the service was great, the staff were welcoming and chatty Which is always a plus when you are eating out. The food came promptly without making us feel rushed. The food had lots of meat aswell as sauce and we were just as satisfied with it as we are with our take aways. The table was laid nicely and the setting was spaced out so we felt comfortable rather than squashed in. Over all it was a wonderful evening and to top it off we were offered a drink on the house after our meal. Would recommend to everyone.

The Hoops provided a very pleasant birthday celebration for the entire family. Our party of 9 visited on a Sunday afternoon and included a number of children with special dietary requirements. Service was smooth and courteous. The food was excellent and the waiters were even kind enough to switch on the party lights to keep the children occupied. Highly recommended!

Indian cuisine is definetely one of my favourites so I have decided to introduce it to some friends who were not very attracted to it, but had never tried it before. After a short search on tripadvisor The hoops Tandoori came up 2nd over in Cambridge so we decided to give it a go. The location is quite remote so most likely you will need a car. It should take about 15 minutes from central Cambridge. The restaurant is hosted in an 19th Century character house with large table in a countryside settings. The service in the restaurant is exceptional. The staff is very dedicated, prompt and extremely polite. Delivery was super fast and they have engaged very well with their clientele. I found the dishes to be very authentic, freshly prepared, home-style curry made with herbs and spices from around the world. The menu reflects the unique, cosmopolitan character and draws upon Bangladesh and India's exotic and varied cuisine. Unlike other Indian restaurants you do not get the usual oily grease curry and rice that was cooked for the past 2 days. Good selection of larger beers and large parking. Great sunday evening for me and my friends we will definetely coming back. Average cost per person for 1 dish + rice + naan + pint about 25 GBP.

Ate here for my birthday and it was a wonderful meal, excellent service and great atmosphere. I felt really special. Thank you guys!

I have been to this restaurant about a dozen times over the last year as I am local and I have always found it to be very good. The food is excellent (definitely the best Indian restaurant in Cambridge and Royston) and freshly prepared to order which means you have to wait about 20 minutes or so from ordering for main courses and take away. However, I would say that is a strength of the place as it shows the food is genuinely freshly made, and your meal is unhurried, unlike other Indian restaurants I have been to. I always have mild curries and they are very tasty, whereas my husband favours hot curry and he always says his are excellent. The place is different to a normal curry house as they have some unusual dishes alongside the standard fare, plus the calamari on the specials list is fabulous! Saturday nights can get very busy but the restaurant have now employed extra staff to help at the weekends so that has made service better at peak times. The rest of the time the place is relatively quiet so you get plenty of individual waiter attention which is nice, plus they always give free drinks at the end of the night which is a nice touch. Everyone in the nearby villages talks about how good the Hoops is, so I would say if you haven't been before, try it! Good food, attentive staff and well above average curry.

This place is brilliant for take aways and even better for eating in. The staff can't do enough for you and the food is amazing. If you want a unique curry that nothing else compares to, visit this place!

I used to be a regular visitor to the Hoops and moved away for some months. The food was excellent so I looked forward to a chance to go back when I was back in the area on Saturday. The place is still brilliant. Food is the best in the area and the staff are friendly and helpful. It can be busy, that is a good sign in my opinion. I think the best adverisment is how many regulars are stiil there.

Came to the Hoops for our wedding anniversery it was excellent!!! Cant not think of a bad word to say about it.The staff and the service was sooooooooo good!! The food was out of this world we really enjoyed it, we also like the fact that in the menu it tells you what is in the food which is a great help. We also found that we didnt have to rush we took take our time and relaxed and enjoyed the whole evening!!! This is a truely wonderfull experence!! This indian restaurant is and should be number 1 if you want a great indian meal this is the place to come!! Great food and friendly staff you could'nt ask for more!! I would give it 10 out of 10!!!!

I can only assume a lot of the reviews here are fake, as this is definetly NOT the best resto in Cambridge!Went for lunch, the place was completely dead, not a good sign. The interior needs a major cleanup, in the daylight you can see very dirty walls and carpets, maybe in the night this cannot be seen. Also a few flies buzzing around, no attempt to clear them off by staff. Food took a while to come, and was just bog standard, nothing special at all, lots of sauce not much meat, which was tough and chewy. Very expensive dishes, not value at all. Way too many dishes on the menu, always a sign of a bad indian restaurant. We won't be going back.

Waiters didn't seem to want to take orders, probably due to a succession of takeaway orders being collected. During the first hour of our stay, no food whatsoever, other than the standard puppodums, was delivered to any of the restaurant customers. During this time, lots and lots of takeaway customers came in and carted off bags of food. There was also an English guy wandering around with handfuls of tickets, I guess he was one of the (very busy) home delivery guys. The food, when it came was just ok, lots of sauce, not much meat. Despite the tables being too small to house a group of four people, no effort was made to remove any of the serving plates, so we ate our meal surrounded by used dishes. Aside from the drink we ordered when we arrived, we were never attended and asked if we required drinks. When I collared a waiter and asked for a diet coke, he took my order and never came back with it. We were not asked if we wanted a coffee or dessert and, unlike a lucky few, weren't even offered the standard towel to wipe our hands on.I have never written a review before but felt compelled to do on this occasion having seen that this is presented as a top rated restaurant. Our meal was a complete shambles from start to finish made more comical but the managers apology where he seemed to suggest that their complete inability to deliver food to the table was somehow a matter beyond his control. If you do happen to like the food there, my advice is to buy a takeaway and have it delivered to your table, otherwise be prepared for a long night.

Really good to see that an Indian restaurant is number 1. The decor, food and service is excellent here , and there is an obvious wish to please and improve . That being the case ( and please don't take this as a negative) , the whole hoops experience could be improved if the Ladies and gents were refurbished! You would be amazed at how much us ladies in particular put value on our own space! Other than that really excellent and probably one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to! Well worth a visit!

It's totaly diffrent kind of restaurant in cambridgeshire.I visited hoops last wenesday.the food was very good& the staff r so frindley.I would say thanks to chef. Lamb shanks was so tasty & delisious. my wife had a chi razala.she was so happy.it contains the right taste she said.so thank you very much hoops. I defenetley come back again.thanks all the staff.

The wife and I ate here during a weekend trip to Cambridge. We was attracted to this restaurant because of the reviews and that its number 1 in Cambridge. Even though its a very nice indian, I'm surprised that its number 1 in Cambridge?. That said, the food was really good and the service was attentive and professional. Would I go back, yes off course..

This place is a little bit outside central Cambridge (5 miles) but worth the drive. Food was well above average. Staff were courteous and efficient. Overall a great, friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Of all indian restaurants i have been... This is definetly the best of all... Food, service, atmosphere....

As a result of using tripadvisor we visited the Hoops last week. The decor was very nice, the food excellent and the service was attentive. We could understand the high ranking for this restaurant. Recommended.

I have reviewed The Hoops before but it just gets better. The Calamari are to die for and incredibly tender and are presented beautifully. The same applies to the Whitebait. Go for the specials. The Green Curry has had some mixed reviews. It is great. It has real flavour, hot but not blistering. In different countries a hot curry means different things. If you are not sure then ask. The waiters are very friendly and the senior staff will always help. The offer of a free digestif is a bonus. We live within 200 metres but would choose this any time over the best the city can offer. This is not your average curry house.

Great food & service in pleasant location. We've eaten a lot of indian food all across the globe and this place is as good as any. Really.

Our evening got off to a chaotic start when we were given someone else's table, twice! However excellent food and service followed with great touches like complementary starters and on-the-house finishing drinks. Attractively appointed restaurant. Would be even better with a few homemade Indian desserts, rather then the laminated card standard offerings.

Because this really has a truly impressive and amazing string of reviews, I have considered this review for four days before submission. I am not writing this lightly and I sincerely hope the owners address the shortcomings we experienced, because I would love to come back and instead experience the restaurant everyone else described! The overall poor rating I gave this restaurant was because of the combination of uniformly mediocre dishes and at times painfully slow service.Off to a good start...A close friend i had not seen in a few years visited Cambridge this week, and I decided to take her out to Great Eversden on the incredibly strong recommendations for Hoops. We made our reservation and arrived about 10 minutes early. Everything started really well, as the bar staff were authentically friendly and very quickly our table was ready. The restaurant appeared to be extremely crowded, and we were seated in a small room with only three 4-seater tables that was off the main flow of the waiters. One of these tables was a spare utensils and storage area, in effect. Our pappadums (standard issue, btw) arrived with no problem, along with very nice chutneys (but not excellent ones), and we were able to order with only slight delays. The experience went downhill from here. The service was glacially slow....First, it took the (extremely polite and nice) waiter about 20 minutes to show up to take our complete order, and bringing the appetisers and main course food took an additional 45 minutes. When the first wave of food came, my main course followed about 5 minutes later. Although we clearly and repeatedly ordered a jug of water, the only drinks they brought us were bar drinks (e.g. beer and wine). I resorted to walking out and grabbing a different waiter who I saw carrying a jug of water in order to get a serving of water to our table. The food was mediocre....My friend ordered a mixed vegetable curry, which both she and I considered an average dish. She also ordered lime rice, which she had had a few times before, but what they brought was definitely not lime rice, as there was not a hint of citrus in it. We confirmed with the waiter that the basmati they brought her was their 'lime rice'. It was mis-named, and also a mediocre rice dish. My rice was excellent as pilau rice, but my main dish was a green chicken curry marked as extremely hot that they had on their specialty-added menu. I chose it specifically because these curries are often the best the chef makes and can be amazing, and frankly the description was mouth watering. Unfortunately, the dish itself was, again, mediocre; it was a decidedly mild dish with a spice mix that was unimpressive and unmemorable.A minor point: the canned indian music was slightly annoying.As it stands, I would gladly eat here if I lived in the village, but would not seriously consider going on a road trip out of Cambridge to get pretty average curry. We left confused about how Hoops had gotten such astronomical reviews--I will give them another chance in a few months, so I do hope I am not put into the neglected step-child's room next time.

Fantastic food in a wonderful little village. I found the value of the meal acceptable. I will certainly be going back there and also looking at house prices in the village.!!

I love Indian food and this restaurant is definitely one of the best. Beautifully laid tables, discrete helpful staff and the most wonderful, flavoursome meals you just have to try for yourselves. Well worth the journey.

My wife and I booked a table at this restaurant during our weekend in Bedfordshire, based upon the excellent reviews in Trip Advisor. I did try to do this on line with their "Book a Table" service but did not get a confirmation as I did when I called by telephone the next day. We arrived at the venue at 7-30pm on Friday evening where it appeared to be a pub converted. We were greeted warmly and seated and it was obvious from the attention to detail that this could be the start of a very good evening. Table napkins cloth, Bristol Blue Glasses all added to the class of the venue. We ordered a bottle of the Rose Blush which was delivered in well chilled fashion, also table water with ice served in ornate Glass jugs. For starters after the Poppadoms and Chutneys my wife chose the Onion Bhaji and I opted for the Tandoori Fish. We felt that both the starters were above anything we had previously had at other locations. For main course my wife had the Chicken Tikka and I have the Chicken Resala with coconut rice in both cases and a Peshwari Nan bread, again spectacular is the only descriptive these deserved. It was obvious also that the other people in the restaurant were equally enjoying what was put before them including a quartet of Americans who were sat behind us. I am in total agreement with all the praise given to this restaurant but am amazed at the descriptives given by Gastrojester of London who said his experience was terrible but does not give any details on this. Also his praise of another location not once but three times is somewhat strange for someone who has only submitted a handful of reviews?????? My advice is this restaurant is as good as it gets and we are not that easily pleased when it comes to spending our hard earned money.

My husband is very picky about his food and so I read the reviews and booked for his birthday with some trepidation. No need to worry because all of us loved it. The food was delicious, portion size generous and the service attentive. Planning to go back with girlfriends in the very near future, definitely a favourite in our house.

What a wonderful experience! The menu was excellent - a really wide choice, something for every taste. When the food arrived it was brilliant - smelt lovely, looked appetising and tasted delicious and really fresh. The service too was excellent - the waiters were polite and attentive without intruding or making one feel one should hurry. The restaurant has kept its old-world feel and decorated accordingly - no jarring colour schemes or inappropriate lighting. It was clean and fresh too with "proper" table cloths and napkins - none of the paper serviettes which one often gets these days at some restaurants. Excellent value for money too - cheaper than the last few places we have visited. We will definitely be returning and would recommend to everyone.

This is our favourit restaurant in the Cambridge area. I am not surprised it is so highly rated by everyone. When on business to India earlier this year, I was taken out to one of the top restaurants in Bangalore. The Hoops experience is still my tops!

The food was amazing one of the best currys we've had in a long time. Service was second to none, we were treated like friends. We left knowing this would become our regular treat. Cant wait for next time!

Hard to fault this place in the out of the way village of Eversden. For anyone visiting Cambridge the 20 minute car drive is well worth it to experience a typical South Cambs village combined with superb Indian food. You could take a walk down the Wimpole Way before hand to work up an appetite. The staff are friendly without being servile and the food and presentation is first class. It even has a beer garden to eat outside in the warm summer evenings. We ate there at least once a month in all the years we were living in the area. Totally recommended on every level!

An excellent dinner. A wide variety of choice and all dishes were very well prepared and delicious.Only a short distance from cambridge, the restaurant is located in a small village, a real surprise.The service is discreet and efficient.Coming from France, it is very difficult to find a good Indian restaurant, but this was really a very impressive experience.We would love to back again.

We've often had deliveries from The Hoops, but never tried the restaurant. We were stuck for somewhere to have an early dinner, and needed somewhere local that could accommodate 2 young children. The staff at The Hoops made a wonderful fuss of the children, and the food was up to their usual standard. The quality of the vegetables in the various curries marks this place out as something special. Looking forward to taking the children back again in the summer so we can make use of the garden.

As we were in the area decided to try this restaurant based on trip advisor reports. Generally, we were not disappointed. This is a good quality restaurant within its price range and is much more than your run of the mill Indian. The car park is a bit scruffy but a lot of trouble has been taken with creating a nice interior ambience with good class tableware , cutlery etc. the welcome was exceptionally warm without being obsequious, particularly from the lady in charge, and the service was excellent. The impression is of a team who are really trying hard to create an all round good dining experience and have genuine interest in their customers and are anxious to gain feedback. My one criticism was my main course lamb shaslick mossala which was daunting in size and excess quantity of bright red sauce. I note this has been commented on before and hopefully they will take this on board. It was a little off putting and lacked sophistication presentationally as a dish. Excess sauce would be better served in a side dish with main ingredients more tastefully arranged on plate. I would certainly return to this restaurant in the future and look forward to trying other menu options.

My husband and I visited the Hoops for our wedding anniversary on Saturday evening and from the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. After our meal we were sitting chatting when we were presented with a beautiful cake and complementary drinks for our wedding anniversary. This was a complete surprise and one that really made our night special! We would highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning again very soon.

We were persuaded to give Hoops a try by the reviews posted here on Tripadvisor and we were not disappointed. It's the kind of place where you can order anything on the menu and expect it to be good. Everything we tried was obviously freshly prepared and cooked to order and we didn't have to wait long for our food. If I were being very critical I would say that my main dish (Lamb Shaslick Mossala) was a little heavy on the sauce, but hey some people like it that way. Overall it didn't detract from what was a lovely meal and I would definitely go again.

I order a take-away very regularly from the Hoops. Mostly use the delivery service.Always been excellent up until last week when we waited nearly two hours for order. One hour was stated at ordering. Understand timing cannot be exact but thought this was excessive. Wouldhave collected if advised at the time. Food arrived cold! Will continue to use but will be a bit wearyabout the delivery service. We have been very fortunate to have a great service up until now!Especially Belinda, lovely lady. Lovely food usually.

From the sumptuous leather seats, the real cotton napkins, through to the tasteful décor, the Hoops did not disappoint. The food on offer was amazing and the Barosso shiraz simply delicious. It was our first visit, we went with a couple of friends, and we would recommend The Hoops to anyone looking for a great night out without costing the earth. The owner even gave us a complimentary drink to finish off with, something we have not experienced for many years! Well done The Hoops!

My friends and I visited "the hoops" Saturday evening to celebrate a friend's birthday!!! I was very pleased with the restaurant. It was very clean, the staff was super friendly, and the food was by far the best I've had since I moved to England (been here 2 1/2 years). Oh yea, did I mention the prices where great...very affordable. I will definitely be visiting " The Hoops" again soon!!

I often have a weekend takeaway from the Hoops. The food is fantastic and never fails to hit the spot. Its also a great spot to sit and dine.

We've not been to The Hoops since it was a pub many years ago and went for a quick curry because we couldn't be bothered cooking - what a surpise, it wasn't a run of the mill 'cafe' type experience it was brilliant. The surroundings were very smart and comfortable, the food exquisite and the service first class. If you fancy indian food with a difference try one of the specialities - the spicy rack of lamb with asparagus was particularly good.

I have recently enjoyed a great night out at The Hoops at one of their 'Eat As Much As You Like' buffet Belly Dance evenings. Food, service and entertainment all excellent. Definitely recommended.

Some different dishes and all very good quality. Very nice inside. Recommended

I went to Hoops when they were holding a special event where buffet was served. The food was delicious I would definetly recommend Hoops to anyone who is looking to eat good quality food I met the chef very cheerful person! Would definetly go back again!

I went with a group of freinds on a Saturday night and I had a great experience. The waiter was very friendly and polite and the food was delicious! Definitely will recommend to everyone to visit this restaurant! Great experience!

The food is amazing here and the staff are very attentive, knowledgable about the dishes and welcoming. I've visited the restaurant for take out food and had food delivered several times and I can never fault it. The manager has recommended some great dishes so I always like to try something new. Even the delivery guy is great! I definitely recommend The Hoops Tandoori and hope to get there for an evening of entertainment some time soon.

Four of us had a beautiful meal at the Hoops Tandoori. The menu is varied, the food is well presented and of high quality. The service is good and all the staff are very welcoming.Fully recommended.

Away's feel very welcome and staff are very friendly ,They serve brilliant food and have made both my daughter and myself very welcome, Even if you are just stopping for a drink. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anybody!

The staff are incredibly welcoming and do their best to make sure you feel relaxed. The food is exquisite! The best Chicken Tikka Masala I have ever had! I would strongly recommend this restaurant to anybody who loves a good curry or who simply just likes a good night out.