The Shamraat in Sefton

Thankfully, we'd booked a table for Saturday night 3rd. The restaurant was very busy. The food, staff and service was excellent. We visit this restaurant everything we visit Southport.

Went last night 19/5/2024 and left very impressed. The vegetarian options were almost limitless and the food excellent. Owner and staff were also friendly and efficient

Fantastic food but what made the experience more memorable was the service from I can only guess was the owner even as I was talking with the wife he waited next to the door and greeted us out fantastic service

So sad had a takeaway every Saturday night for over 10 years 2 hour 20 minute wait for ours tonight! Wont be ordering from you again how can an order that is made at 6 pm take until 08:20 to arrive regular customer obviously don't count! BYE

Awesome place! Awesome food! Awesome services. Hygienically maintened in details. Freshly served on your table or takeaway. We couldn't possibly expect more

Takeaway order. Absolutely terrible. If I could give minus stars I would. Greasy poppadom, greasy samosas, a vindaloo that had less heat than a korma. Small portions, but that was actually a relief. Worst takeaway I've had in more than 15 years.

Ordered a takeaway. We ordered a vegetarian set meal for two people. We were charged more than the price on the menu. The food was barely warm. We were sent meat samosas, not vegetable ones so we couldn't eat them. Would not recommend The Shamrat for a takeaway and definitely not if you are vegetarian.

Ordered a takeaway 5.35 took nearly hour to turn up food look warm. Better off eating in the restaurant. Takeaway service let's them down. 8

The food was delicious , an excellent meal had by all , the best curry house in Southport ,enjoyed by all

Food and service was amazing, starters were unreal. Defo the best indian in Southport. Will definitely be coming back.

Outstanding food, couldn't do enough for you, 5* all day every day, ice cold beers, will be returning.

I will never visit this restaurant again,went last night and was given food leftover from someone else's plate,ordered thali which has a selection of curries and tandoor meats ,the seek kebab was stone cold and squashed which means it was left over from someone else's plate,we are pro chefs and know.prerty despicable ,it's the second time this has happened in Southport at another Indian restaurant .they think because you are tipsy you won't know. Out of order.

This restaurant is really good the atmosphere is lovely the staff are charming and the food is excellent, one of the best flavoured Indian meals that I’ve had, I’d highly recommend this place. Also the spices were very subtle and delicious!

My first time visiting here and I will definitely be back. The food was great and the service was excellent despite being very busy on a Saturday evening. I had lamb lazeez and it was very delicious. We all had a great evening and see you again soon.

Another great time at the Shamraat! It is an unpretentious curry shop but it does it very well and the service is attentive and speedy with good value food. If you want a traditional British style curry at the seaside, then the Shamraat is the place to be. I've been there many times and have never been disappointed.

First time at the Shamrat, we normally go to the Nepalese but wanted a change. Had an excellent meal...polite staff...yes the decor looks a bit tired but don't be put off, the meals the wife and I had were 1st class....it was quite busy but didn't wait too long between servings. We will definitely return on our next visit to Southport.

Couldn’t fault the food or service considering the restaurant was full and also sending out deliveries. The staff were on hand to answer any questions you had about the menu and were both polite and friendly. The food was amazing with loads of meat surrounded by beautiful tasty sauce, naan breads to die for and light fluffy rice. Complimentary drink on the house at the end completed a great meal.

Waited 2 hours 45 minsfor delivery and food was bland! Don't bother, I will never again. Asda Indian food in a box has more flavour! Only plus side is I did get a refund, but having to eat your evening meal at 10pm when you order at 7pm just isn't good enough. Don't offer delivery if you don't deliver.

Waited over 2 hours for delivery on a Tuesday night! Awful, don’t bother coming here. Food was average, much better Indians in Southport with MUCH better delivery times

It’s like a ritual for me to eat at the Shamratt every time I visit my hometown. Every time I eat at the Shamratt the service is great and super friendly and no matter what day you go on, it’s going to have a lot of tables full. So best bet is to book ahead to secure a table. The food is just excellent. My ONLY criticism is the texture of potatoes in the Aloo Methi, felt like they were slightly old, pre cooked and stored. A small issue but didn’t stop me eating them. Other than that, it was excellent.

Great and authentic, huge portions, really well priced. The staff are so lovely. There was a slight confusing with a order and they where so apologetic over a starter that was wrong. I think it’s the manager that came to apologies, which was not needed. The restaurant was busy and it was a simple miscommunication. Some waiting staff I have encounter in the past in restaurants would not have been like this. Even sent us home with what was left. And on a previous visit I got talking to a gentlemen about where he was from as I’ve did some traveling, really friendly staff. Go out the way to make you feel welcome! It is a smaller rustic restaurant. I like this as it feels a bit more personal. And great cheap prices!

Never had a bad meal here so tonight we decided to get a takeaway. I wish we hadn't! It arrived on time but was cold. OK its Christmas eve and they must be busy so can forgive them for that. The standard of the food though was very poor, the starters bargees and pakoras tasted like they had been cooked in burnt or off fat and the mains were bland. Unfortunately we won't be going back.

Amazing food. I would recommend this place to curry lovers. I ordered chicken madras. Pilaua rice. Onion bajees and I absolutely loved this food. It was one of the best I have ever tasted.

Ordered a takeaway from here. The food arrived cold and meat in curry was disgusting. The quality of the meat was awful. The curry was like water and tasteless. The meal was thrown together. Scared to eat incase of food poisoning. Very disappointing. Customer service is terrible aswell. Save your money

The restaurant is well presented, the staff are knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. The food was excellent and was well worth the cost. We would have paid more, it was that delicious.

Food was so good, staff were so friendly! Recommend the lamb jalfrezi! Alom one of our servers was great but everyone who attended to us were so attentive!

We were visiting Southport for a few days and thought we would try the local curry house. Ordered a takeaway , had a beer while waiting and the owner gave me afree bottle of beer too. Food was very fresh and tasty.

First visit, went with the wife. The restaurant was busy throughout, the service excellent and can’t fault the food in any way. Will certainly be having regular visits in the future. Thank you.

This came with great reviews and I’ve been in the place and had good food but tonight’s takeaway was a disaster. Food advertised as mixed tandoori including king prawn however got dried up reheated bits and pieces no king pawn but a very tough chicken...

We come here now everytime we visit Southport on the August Bank Holiday. The curry's were all delicious there were 7 of us and we ate everything! Highly recommend Lucknavi absolutely delicious. Staff really friendly too! Always book like we did as it was full...

Always pay a visit to the Shamraat when we are in Southport. Food excellent as usual and the staff and service are great. Would highly recommend.

Went last night and not the first time. I understand everything has increased in price but increase prices where necessary. Dont just cut the portions down. Put the price up im sure it will be better than getting small amounts. I had seven small pieces...

We were staying in Southport and noticed this small restaurant on a back street and it looked very inviting so decided to give it a try. It turned out to be a very good decision the staff were friendly and the menu and food were...

We first ate takeaway last year from the Shamraat when we were staying locally, y husband said it was small inside and looked lovely so when we stayed again locally a few days ago, we decided to give the restaurant a try. We were not...

Excellent meal and customer service, We was driving past and decided we wanted to get an Indian takeout, and the guys was so lovely, the food was superb. The meal was slightly below the price for a free bottle of wine, but the guy gave...

Amazing food and atmosphere, excellent service. Highly recommend this restaurant. Chef dishes were fantastic.

We visit here on our mini breaks. Never dissapointed. Choice of food vast and all food is amazing. Service excellent and all served with a smile. Atmosphere great and prices very reasonable.

Ive been coming to the Shamraat for years- every time I'm in Southport- and it has always been top notch. It's not a very auspicious street (more of an alleyway really) but don't let that put you off . It is a small, traditional curry...

Had heard good things about this place and wasn’t disappointed. The most amazing and attentive service in the world, really good job guys. Then the food was great. The onion bhajis are as good as I have had. I’m going back just for them. Spot...

We hadn’t booked a table thinking it might be quite quiet as we were having a relatively early meal and we’re astonished to find the restaurant at least half full at 7.30pm. Fortunately they could accommodate us. The service was first class and the food...

Always a pleasure to eat here, the food is excellent and of a high quality. The staff are so friendly as it’s a family run business. It’s quite small inside but intimate, but most nights it’s busy so would advise to book. I highly recommend...

On a positive note the staff were very friendly and attentive but unfortunately the food can not be given the same praise. Tasteless and lacking any form of spice which is usually associated with Asian food. Over priced even after the complimentary poppadoms, spice tray...

ireally enjoyed my meal of lamb rogan josh i took a gamble as never been before but glad i did will be back next time im in southport and would

Ate in here last night. Good range of choices on the menu good quality food and cooked correctly. Drinks choice is a bit limited but all reasonably priced. Staff are helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely will be eating here again.

We hadn’t booked a table but they accommodated us on arrival. Staff were friendly and the food was good. We would recommend and would return.

Nice food , reasonable prices and very friendly helpful staff. Good range on the menu and large portion sizes

Spent a couple of days in Southport and decided to pay a visit after reading some good reviews, we were shown to a table and made to feel incredibly welcome. The waiter was really friendly giving us advice and recommendations on dishes. The food was...

First indoor meal for months! Excellent as ever...HOWEVER... I know it’s only a small place but they crammed as many people in as they could ( even 3 on a table for 2) that made me feel uncomfortable and I have had both jabs! Social...

We had a chicken tikka masala and a madras... both of us commented on an unusual smell about the chicken but we have eaten from hear on many occasions so thought not much of it..... 24 hours later we where both really ill. My daughter...

Ordered meals on easter monday for delivery, Had the same meals a couple of weeks earlier, and the quality was excellent. Asked for Jalfrezi sauce , and madras sauce with 2 mixed grills, Bhuna sauce sent , this is almost a tasteless vegetable soup, so...

Me and my family get a takeaway from here a couple times a month. The food is top notch. Both the spicy stuff like bhunas/madras and the non spicy stuff like butter chicken/masala/passanda. They always throw in plenty of fresh poppadoms with dips, and I...

A breath of fresh air amongst this awful time we are going through. Amazing food and fantastic service. Thankyou for a lovely evening hope to see you soon.

Nice cosy Resteraunt. Had a shared starter all nice. The onion barjies were very moist The curries were lovely. Nice fresh Nan and chapaties. Friendly staff.

Not been here for a while, lucky i rung up and booked rather just turning up. If eating anywhere you best ring up and book first then turning up. It was absolutely delicious, had some poppadoms with all the chutneys. For the main i went...

Lovely place. Had to wait a bit as we just turned up instead of booking. The excellent Lucknavi more than made up for it.

Have eaten here many times and we have never had a bad meal, the food is always delicious and lovely and the staff are very nice!

The most amazing Balti we have ever tasted. Small but tastefully decorated and very clean. Would recommend wish we lived closer

Called for a table for 7 at short notice, they fitted us in although they seemed quite busy. Great service, prices were average for a curry house. the food was excellent, thoroughly recommend the chicken amli, tasty and got a good kick. Would definitely return if I go back to Southport.

Stunning curry, stayed a week in Southport and went to this restaurant twice, food was really tasty lamb was tender and not fatty, only thing I would say is the curry could of been hotter it was just warm. staff were friendly portions were a good size. We had a free shot of baileys when we payed!!

Went last night. Tucked away in a side street.Well worth searching out. Round corner from Spoons so win win! Food was awesome from pappadums to mains. Lamb tender. Waiting staff charming. Nice old fashioned touch of having a candle fired plate warmer on table.Complimentary Baileys with bill. Go enjoy!The Leachies.

Can’t fault the food here, quality curries and starters and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this place.

Called in for a meal around 6pm and was totally impressed. The food and service were top notch, poppadoms were fresh and crispy, naan light and tasty and the lamb was really tender and with the perfect amount of spice and flavour.Will definitely be going back and can't recommend the Shamrat enough. Thanks all!

Had a takeaway. The service was good and the food was received quite quickly. The portion size was adequate. Two meals, Lamb Dhansak and Lamb Dopiaza with Naan breads. The quality of the food was good, lamb was tender, but both meals were bland and lacked any spices/ Indian flavour. Overall disappointing and would not use this takeaway again.

While on a short break in Southport we were looking on TripAdvisor for somewhere good to eat indian. Sharaat was our choice and wow we were so glad we went. Set in a back st, but dont let that put you off, they made us feel welcome without being intrusive. We just had Popadoms two curries, rice and Naan, and while the portions weren't huge, there was enough not to feel over full. The curry was amazing , one of the nicest we have had in a long time. My husband had a Lamb dish, which can be tough sometimes, and it was so soft and tender with an amazing flavour. We will return next time we are up this way. Thank you Sharaat.

Ordered a take away for 4. It arrived quicker than expected and the delivery man was very friendly and pleasant. The portions were generous, without being overwhelming. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we would use this service again.

A good range of food, quality and taste were excellent. Quick delivery following safety re covid. Would strongly recommend

Take away in lockdown. Excellent curry - high quality ingredients. Also been to restaurant in the past - very friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

Got our first Shamraat takeaway after lockdown (and since officially moving to Southport). The service on the phone was very helpful and such a lovely and friendly manner. They even gave us a free bottle of wine and kept me updated via text throughout lockdown. Thoroughly enjoyed our meals (I've been eating their butter chicken dish since I was a kid and I'm now 28). Best Indian restaurant in Southport!

After what seemed like months, the phone call we had been waiting for finally came, it was the boss saying they are back open for takeaways, so the next night we placed our order, well it would have been rude not to, pleased to say the shut down has not affected the faultless quality of the best curry house in Southport, not so much a review but a welcome back, my wife and i have missed you, and our regular curry fix.

Friendliest restaurant I've ever been in. Very handy central location tucked one street behind Lord Street (main street that runs through the centre of Southport). Greeted by smiling staff who were quite chatty and you can tell they love their jobs as they delivered top notch service. Mushroom pilau is delicious. Meat was tender and the dishes all had good flavours but there was hardly any spice in the medium hot curries we ordered and sadly too oily. Good value for money so will return and try again.

We booked here because it was the best rated Indian in Southport. From outside it doesn’t look like much but the service we got was top notch and the food was delicious. I would definitely eat here again.

Had a lovely meal last night. Rogan josh. Naan bread. Complimentary popadums and chutneys. So so good. The staff are lovely. Very friendly and polite. Only restaurant we go to in Southport.

Went to this fantastic little restaurant the food was excellent & the staff were excellent also we had two courses & a couple of bottles of wine excellent value at about £40 our waiter jay was very professional & looked after us both all night can’t wait to go back next time we are in Southport

We tried The Shamraat based on its reviews and we were not disappointed ,lovely food ,friendly staff and reasonably priced .will definitely return .highly recommended

Lovely little Indian tucked away in a back street which is quite central to everywhere... Food was good, atmosphere ok and the staff were very professional.. all in all not a bad experience at all and the ole rear end didn’t explode following our visit....

The staff so friendly from taking booking over the phone to arriving and leaving. Service was excellent nothing to much trouble. The food was delicious and reasonable prices for food and drink. Not from Southport but whenever we come over we visit not been dissapointed yet.

We came here whilst visiting southport and had a great experience. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and the food was nice. The service was excellent and we will definitely return.

Cannot fault the food or the service, perfect start to our celebrations, will definitely be going back, highly recommended

The food is to die for so lovely and the staff so kind, when me and the husband want some alone time we always pick her, lovely atmosphere

Overthe years we have loved the food in the restaurant so thought we would have a takeaway. It turned out to be the worst meal we have ever eaten we went to the pictures then phoned our order they said 35 minutes but when we arrived we waited a further 20 minutes we ordered a vegataitan thali it was full of grease and all over cooked we put it in the bin

Just an excellent Bangla Deshi restraint, service? great! Food excellent, Staff great. Would recommend the Shamrat to everybody!

What wow had my favourite curry Naga Lamb. They even made it Phall hot for me. Brilliant service highly recommend this restaurant, trust me I’m from Yorkshire. This will satisfy any curry fan.

We ate on a Monday evening and it was quite busy, which was a good sign. The initial impression is a bit underwhelming as the decor looks very tired. The waiters however were efficient and friendly, and the food for the most part was very good. The mixed kebabs and the chicken tikka massala balti are recommended. The mushroom and spinach bhajis were a little bland. However overall we did enjoy the meal very much.

Went there had a lamb and mushroom madras with pilau rice and keema naan very well presented great taste.

Great food, large selection. Serves alcohol and offers complimentary liqueur and chocolate. Good price for quality Indian cuisine. A little gem- don't be fooled by the front.

Brilliant little Indian restaurant tucked away among the back streets of Southport. Been this place last two weeks on the run & are planning our third trip imminently. Food is brilliant the staff are great very helpful & polite, and the beer is ice cold. Excellent value for money too may I add. If in the area please give this place a try you will not be disappointed.

Great food and service. One of the Best Indians in Southport. Good selection on menu and some good beers

The food is great but the staff are even better the the overall experience is absolutely fantastic it's small restaurant and it feels very intimate and again the staff make it just a great experience

Unassuming exterior,but once inside this intimate Indian restaurant you will find very good food,excellent service,clean,bright and relaxed surroundings.First time here.....won't be the last.Early Bird menu an absolute bargain.Very busy on a chilly Tuesday autumn evening.....says a lot.

We visited here after reading such excellent reviews and we were not disappointed!!! We experienced a lovely friendly welcome and excellent customer service. The early bird menu (before 7pm) made it good value for money especially when taking children. We will definitely visit again when next in Southport.

Called in last Friday and the restaurant was packed. We waited a short time until a table came free. Great food, excellent service and friendly staff. Don’t be put off by the exterior, this Indian restaurant is superb.

This place never fails to impress. Perfect food everytime and they're very accommodating! Seriously, if you're in Southport for a holiday or live here, definitely recommend coming here!

If you’re visiting Southport and you love Indian food then don’t leave without a visit here. The food is excellent as is the service and the friendliness of the staff. If you love great food at great prices then this is the place for you.

Visited on Friday we booked as visited last year (as not ftom Southport) and was very busy. Again it was busy but I'm not surprised the service was top quality atmosphere great but the food was so good tasty and plentiful and reasonable prices well worth a visit we will be back

We went early on the Saturday evening and it was already filling up. The food was lovely, the staff and service was good and we had great time. I would definitely go again when we are in Southport to try more of the dishes.

Called in last night for a meal. We had the restaurant to ourselves. It was late and bad weather. The staff were lovely. Chatty and very attentive. The food was lovely. Very flavourful. Love the food in there. Always try to call in when we go to Southport.

We came here for a meal had to book as it does get very busy and whilst we were there they were turning people away.The staff are very friendly and service quite quick it is quite a small restaurant but nicely set out with lovely pictures on the wall,the food arrives hot and plentiful i had the kurma which unfortunately i found to be quite bland my husband had the chilli masala which he said was delicious all in all we enjoyed the evening there

This restaurant was recommended by a friend we had a great night Food was delicious the staff were really friendly and accommodating. The early bird menu was excellent value. The drinks are not over priced. Definitely worth a visit. Next time we are on holiday in Southport we will be coming again.

We looked this restaurant up on Trip Advisor and it did not disappoint. Excellent food and service, definitely worth a visit if you are in Southport.

Pre booked table for 4 Saturday evening, warm welcome, great atmosphere about the place. Ask owner Babu for variation on dishes and so helpful, and faultless on food quality, service and complimentary drink at end of evening. Why go anywhere else, this is an amazing Indian restaurant tucked away down side street, advisable to book than be disappointed. We'll be back.