The Royal Bengal in North Hertfordshire

I (a Brit) live in the USA now and the curry over there is just bad. My American husband and I flew back over for a wedding and were craving a curry. On the way to Suffolk from Heathrow we decided to pick a curry house on our route and thankfully landed in The Royal Bengal. It honestly was the best curry I’ve ever eaten. We picked out 3 dishes and 3 naans so we’d have plenty to take home too. The service was excellent! Even the coffee was delicious. I think every time we fly back to the UK, we’ll end up stopping here.

Food was amazing couldn't eat it all managed to get a takeaway out of what was left lol. Service was both friendly and quick. There were a few tables already full when we arrived and we had not booked. So thank you Royal Bengal.

It was really good the food came quickly and really kind people

Great food with a wide selection of mains and sides. Very reasonable prices and the service was excellent.

Just the best around. Always happy best quality. Staff great... Try it and you know why its my favourite.

Very enjoyable meal for the four of us. All different choices for starters and mains and no complaints whatsoever, although the chicken dopiaza could have had a bit more kick to it. Good sized portions all round and top service. Shade over £120 for the four including a couple of rounds of drinks and poppadoms to start.

I just ate there this evening. They managed to find a table for one on a busy Saturday evening. A small restaurant, but clean and well-managed, with attentive staff and excellent food. Thoroughly recommended.

I only really use this place as a takeaway though I have ready at the restaurant a couple of times. After 9 years living in Royston I've tried the various options available and I always end up ordering from the royal Bengal. Love the food. Always top quality, very reliably ready when they say. Fair prices. What's not to like.

Wonderful meal, Both the Kormas and Masala were excellent. Fantasic rice, paneer and naan. Great, friendly service, well worth the 5*

Fantastic service 👏 Really friendly staff .First but not the last time we order

Never had a bad curry when sat in the Bengal. Good service and a good curry. Royston’s OG. Madras was nice, if slightly under the expected spice level. Service excellent.

Attentive staff.lively food. No moody dim decor but light & clean.

Came very late on a Tuesday, graciously allowed us (two friends) to eat, had a full meal, was delicious and lovely service. Can thoroughly recommend!

We came very, very late on a weekday. They let us dine at closing and it was delicious. Me and my friend both thoroughly enjoyed the meal, brilliant food, very tasty and friendly service! Completely recommended!

Lovely garlic chilli chicken and chicken dansak , great service and complimentary brandy . Will visit again shortly .

Great Indian restaurant, in the centre of Royston! The food was delicious and the service was very quick and easy! Would recommend eating in , as the experience is good! Will be back soon!

We’ve been meeting in this restaurant once a month for over 10 years Friendly staff and great food Best Indian restaurant around !!!! Best compliment I could give in all the years of visiting iv never had a bad meal or felt disappointed !!! Keep up the good work guys !!!!!

We always come back to the Royal Bengal for some of the very best Indian food in the area: they are accommodating to vegans and the spices are so well balanced that each dish is individual and delicious. And the ambience is the best: it is a very pretty and immaculately clean interior, with snowy white linen tablecloths, and the service is beyond compare.

Royal Bengal is always good. Food is authentic, well presented & savoury. We’ve tried other restaurants, Bengal is streets ahead. Keep up the good work, a very satisfied customer.

Asked if I wanted a complimentary drink, I do not drink spirits. Asked for a small lager, the manager came to the table and in front of my partner and other tables. Said only brandy or bailey's. Embarrassing..

Amazing experience! Food was delicious and services was great.

Perfect curry, lovely staff. Wouldn’t go anywhere else in Royston!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Very efficient yet discreet service. Large and varied menu with old favourites and interesting specials. Well priced.

This is very tasty food and very good portions. I think this place is excellent value for money and the manager/owner is very friendly. I've always enjoyed this place and would highly recommend...

I have been visiting this restaurant for many years and always leave really pleased with the food, service and price. The generous portions are served hot and are really tasty. It’s a must visit if you like Indian food. Not only the best Indian but the best restaurant for many miles.

If you love indian foods i will definitely recommend you to go Royston best indian restaurant Which is called THE ROYAL BENGAL TANDOORI RESTAURANT. There food are very tasty,there service and the way they treat you. you will surely go again.

Collected takeaway from here. Took the recommendation from friends but a really bad choice. The Tikka Masala was so over seasoned with cayenne that it was inedible. A real disappointment

Myself and my partner had a child free evening and decided to go into the royal bengal for the first time in a long while, I cannot begin to express how much this this team care for their customers. They took us in late even though they could’ve easily gone home. They had exceptional customer service, their food was nothing short of remarkable. They offer you complimentary drinks after the meal, if you're in royston and like a good Indian meal, GO TO THE ROYAL BENGAL! thank you all, I’d rate you higher if I could, will definitely be coming back soon.

We haven’t visited before and wish we had! The food was incredible. Everything was so delicious. One of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to. The service was also impeccable too. The restaurant was clean and seating was comfortable in the nice booths.

Very nice food, best Curry in Royston! Staff are always very friendly as well

Delicious food. Recommend the Lamb Tikka Biryany.

Friendly attentive staff, well sized food portions at good prices. Limited seating, but able to order as take away. Chicken is well cooked and presented, with tikka options having a warm red to them. Good sized portions, with a starter, bread, main and a drink cost about £20-25.

Very good indian. All dishes were of a very high class. Staff very friendly and helpfull to. One of my favourite indian restaurants in royston.

Good Indian food in OK surroundings'. Price as expected. Would visit again if in the area. Give it a go

Disappointing. Very average food. We haven’t had a take away from The Royal Bengal for a few years and won’t be going back. Unfortunate as we used to rate their food.

Fabulous meal as always in the Royal Bengal - it’s got to be the best Indian/Bangladeshi in Royston for a restaurant. The meat quality and choice of foods are very good indeed

The service was really good but the food was greasy and not great. There were also 6 flies buzzing around the whole time. Just in need of modernisation in there really.

Nice curry, but discount for cash...... sounds dodgy to me!

Dhansak bit too sweet for me but otherwise all good

My second visit here and I tried something different, both were really good and tasty. Tandoori King prawn starter and tandoori mixed grill for mains, both were excellent.

After working abroad and COVID so glad to see open for business so had to return for dinner this evening, weekend treat for my girl and I. No doubt the best Biryani (Lamb) we have ever had, as many we have been to plenty of others however, so pleased that there has been no changes in the kitchen. The service was excellent as was our meal, definately the best indian restaurant in Royston. Our thanks to the staff and the kitchen for another top quality meal, the depth of indian cuisine and table manner was in abundance this evening, we shall see you again soon!

The food and service was absolutely faultless and definitely one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever eaten at. If I'm in the area again then I'll definitely be eating here again.

A meal for 1 tonight, but it was one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever eaten at, and the service was really good as well. Absolutely faultless for me and very highly recommended.

Great place to celebrate someones birthday suprise, with very kind and friendly staff.

You will not be disappointed, the best curry in Royston area. Food is still piping hot once home after picking up takeaway. 100% Worth the price!

Really good value. Had the government eat out to help out discount running too which was a pleasent supprise when the bill came.

Had mine delivered, excellent food, came hot, best one in Royston wouldnt go anywhere else.

We always loved the RB before Covid, and have now returned for a curry or two since they reopened. We all enjoyed the food - as before - but now I should add that we are also very impressed with the cleanliness: all staff are masked (just in case...) and can be seen to clean tables etc between clients. They take the anti-Covid measures seriously. There’s even oodles of high quality hand wash and face masks for customers (E.g. take away clients) upon arriving. We felt perfectly safe and we would like to acknowledge the efforts of management and staff. Thanks Jay and team! Mr Mike, Susanne, Claire and Pierre.

This is surely the best Bengali restaurant in existence, definitely eat here

This is a top priced curry house and used to provide food to match. I paid the extra because the food was good. last Thursday I ordered a take-away which was very poor. The have either lost their chef or are cutting costs. I would have called the meal average at best also it was single course for 2 people at 45 pounds - they should have been wearing a mask. Try another curry house in the town

Avoid. Began by our starter being taken away from the table before we had even finished, reason was that our main was ready?! Waitor or started clearing our table before we’d even finished the meal, even asked ‘are you done yet’. The restaurant hardly had anyone queuing to get in. Food was different to what was ordered and when raised with the waitor a forced apology was all we were given. Generally shocking as this place used to be great. Would not recommend. Plenty of other Indian restaurants in the town that have some level of basic customer service training. Clearly changed ownership, and quite funny to see the awards displayed on the wall, the last one being nearly 10 years ago!! Says it all!!

I visit this restaurant once a month with friends. The food here is great. The owner seems to be very well known locally and he seems outgoing and friendly. The staff are attentive but don't hover which is great. But the main reason for this review is to mention the food. As there is a group of us the dishes ordered vary. They are all plentiful and cooked to perfection. Side dishes are also well sized. I think the prices are reasonable too. I can thoroughly recommend this place. If you are reading this because you're unsure to visit or not take yourself there. You won't regret it.

Always top of there game. Wife & I eat here regularly. Long may it continue. Well done Royal Bengal

Always been a fan of the Queen, and the staff here treat me like part of The Royal Family lol ! Great place for a spot of Indian after a hard day on the tools.

Good traditional curry house without excessive fuss (no square plates). All the curries you would expect and draught beer kept well. I have been for dinner for two as well as work meals of over 10 and both work well.

Always had really lovely food here. Definitely worth going to if you like great Indian food.

I currently work in Royston & from the moment I walked in it was a friendly welcome!!, excellent table, prompt courteous service & the food was brilliant, plus a complimentary Brandy at the end of the meal!!, I will be back!!!

Decided at last moment to go out on a Friday night . Chanced upon the Royal Bengal and although reasonably busy they were able to make room for 4 of us . Overall the service was excellent as both food and drinks were brought promptly. The table had a number of various dishes and all were very good and were decent portions . We will be back

Called in early on a Friday night, they quickly made space for us and the four of us enjoyed a very tasty, reasonably priced meal. Would definitely eat there again.

Working away and decided on a Indian, fantastic. Smiley and attentive staff but the food was simply wonderful...well done chef. Definitely recommend. Regards, Coventry Mike

Dined here on several occasions whilst working in the area , The staff were always welcoming and managed to fit us in even when we hadn't booked, even though the place was always busy . Excellent food every time and very welcoming staff. Highly recommend.

This restaurant has been in Royston for years , it is easy to see why , the food is excellent …every time

Nice meal and friendly staff. Busy even though a Sunday. Well worth a visit.

Pre-booked the evening before, a table for five; myself, my Nan, my partner & two children (aged 9years & 6years old).Myself & my Nan’s Birthday’s are two days apart, so I thought that we would treat her to a curry, as she quite enjoys them. We were running quite late as certain roads in our area were closed due to relaying the roads. I phoned & updated them that we would be late, which they were very understanding. We were seated quickly & our drink orders taken quickly too. Also, asked if we would like popadoms & how many. They were shortly brought out before receiving our drinks which arrived directly after. Myself & my partner decided to have Starters. I chose Prawn Purée & my partner chose Chicken Tikka Starter. Then, for our Mains, my children chose; Chicken Tikka Masala with Plain Rice & Lamb Tikka Masala with Rice. My Nan had Chicken Tikka Biryani which traditionally comes with a vegetable curry. My partner had Chicken Tikka Garlic Rogan with Pilau Rice & I had Chicken Tikka Balti with Mushroom Rice. We always have a fantastic meal here, whether it’s an eat in meal or a takeaway. The staff are friendly, very child friendly too. Polite, attentive, well manned, well dressed. Overall, a fantastic meal!

Recommend by colleague, not a problem with table for 1 early Friday evening. Discreet polite professional service, extensive menu. Was busy with take out collections. Enjoyed my popadoms , starter and mains and a pint. 25 pounds and a Baileys c/o of the house. Will return

Had a night out in Royston with work colleagues. We went to the Royal Bengal for food after and we all enjoyed it. The staff were friendly and the service was good. I ate so much that I had to take some home with me. Everyone enjoyed the choice in the menu too. Perhaps we will be back soon.

Fantastic curry and great value for money. Excellent service!!

The husband and I have been coming here years and never once been disappointed. Amazing food, excellent service. Great value for money. We have moved away now and still make sure we go back a few times a year.

Excellent meal, and service recommend to any one

Six of us visited Royal Bengal last Wed evening. 11/4/18. We ordered our own favourite dishes. Food was presented well. The flavours were on the money. This Restaurant never fails to deliver.

The best Indian Cuisine in Royston. Food always very good, service excellent and attentive. Always happy to return and eat at this restaurant.

First time at this restaurant. The food was lovely and the staff were friendly. Average prices. Would visit again

Quality Indian food and resonable prices

Accomodating of our roudy Christmas group!

One of the best indian foods in royston. Loved their curries and their friendly staffs.

Friendly staff and very tasty food. A bit on the pricey side compared to similar places in Royston though.

Always good food with good and friendly staff - been visiting fairly regularly on a Friday night. Certainly worth a visit if you’re in the area!!

There was soooo much sugar added to all the main courses. The mattar paneer looked like nothing you have ever seen. No peas, but beans instead!! Teo ladies in the table next door told the waiter that they ordered two different chicken dishes but the both tasted the same!! Total rubbish.

My partner and I visited this restaurant last night having had a lovely takeaway previously, what a disappointing and shocking experience. Firstly there was a table of approx.10 nearby who were so loud we could hardly hear each other, I commented on the noise level to a waiter who replied 'yeah they'll probably just get louder if I say something...' OK not a great response but will let it go (maybe it's a one off and I don't want to spoil anyone's fun). Next the food... the chicken biryani was lovely, my partner had Chicken tikka Jalfry, the chicken was hard and the dish was tasteless, not what one would expect had it been cooked in a tandoor. The final straw was when I witnessed a waiter serving the large group their food and he actually ATE a chip from the food he was serving, I was absolutely disgusted that he thought this was acceptable behaviour, if this is happening in view of the customers what on earth is happening to the food served behind the scenes??!! I have worked in the service industry all my working life and would not tolerate this service from any of my staff, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Excellent food always consistent and a varied menu staff are friendly.

Nice food- bit of a long wait before being served, but we did have a fair few people in our party.

Hadn't visited here for a few years but I definitely won't be leaving it so long next time. The food is excellent and had a good laugh with the guys in there too! The Royal Bengal does not disappoint!

Best curry in Royston but does get busy.

I visited with some work colleagues, every one commented on the good quality of the food - as a good indictor two of my colleagues are Indian and have a very discerning palate!!

Yummy take away. Friendly staff.

Soy un amante de curry y han vivido en royston durante décadas y restaurantes indios visto/ventajas vienen y van, así que sé que mi camino cuando se trata de los indios locales. Mi crítica no le constan de por qué este restaurante es tan genial, pero como he mencionado, mi afore en ellos calificaciones calificación.

Tuvimos la suerte de conseguir una mesa cuando nos alojamos en Royston cuando llamamos a la oportunidad de una mesa. La lección es reservar una mesa unos días antes de que están planeando asistir como todas las mesas estaban llenas y convertido completamente en el 1 1 / 2 horas que estuvimos allí.

This used to be the best curry house around , not anymore, prices have increased by 25% & more for...

Superb food, perfectly cooked, without doubt the best curry house for miles. I drive 29miles to use this curry house and I am happy to do so.

Estado aquí muchas veces, nunca tuve nada pero una comida deliciosa y siempre tenía fantástica, el servicio de entretenimiento de gran personal esperando. Sin duda vale la pena una visita, mejor restaurante indio de la ciudad.

Hemos visitado muchas veces a lo largo de los años. La comida más reciente fue un paseo improvisada en Bank holiday el lunes. Como siempre, siempre amable, con buen servicio y comida sabrosa. ¿Qué más se puede pedir?

La mejor casa de curry en Royston. La comida era fantástica y el personal amable y acogedor. El equipo ofrecen unas recomendaciones sobre platos nuevos e interesantes. Decoración le vendría bien una puesta al día, de lo contrario hubiera sido un 5 estrellas.

Visited this restaurant a while ago but have friends who have eaten here recently. My experience was a very pleasant atmosphere, very clean with friendly and helpful staff able to advise you on what you might like to try according to your tastes. The prices are reasonable considering that the food is to a very high standard. Everyone I have spoken to, has told me that their recent experience has been the same.

No puedo expresar lo increíble la comida está aquí. Literalmente todo es muy buena, y el personal es muy agradable y pasar tiempo haciendo de esto una gran experiencia.

Este restaurante sabe eso: el personal es de primera clase, saben sus clientes y cuidar de ellos. Servicio de atención al cliente es 100%.

The Royal Bengal have a strong menu covering all the classics and a few chef's surprises aswell. Although the interior is tight you will be well looked after. If you are looking for a well seasoned curry, with a range of spiced up side dishes - with no frills - then this is the restaurant for you

Even gave me a rose on Valentine's day x

Always fresh, wide variety on menu including starters range of curries and biriyanis. Tastey good food and very reasonably priced.

This was the very first Indian restaurant that I visited back in the 1970's. At that time I thought I could eat a curry (after the era typical Vesta packet rubbish) so I ordered a Madras. It blew my socks off.Since then it has changed hands (but only once I think) and I reviewed this restaurant in May 2015. Due to the distance I have not been there since but this week I had occasion to re-visit. The food remains excellent and the service was faultless. It remains one of the best Indian restaurants in the area.

good food ...great choice all well prepared and served . Friendly staff... all in all a good local curry house that serves its community very well