The White Pepper in Weymouth and Portland

If you want typical English/Indian food don’t bother this is one of the best South Indian restaurants I’ve ever had,food amazing,staff fantastic,would highly recommend

Eaten there several times. Last week we had a fantastic meal and service. I had the fish curry with rice and Parrota bread. I chose the Skate which was amazing. Never been disapointed with the food, service or quality and will be visiting many times again.

Had a lovely experience at The White Pepper for my birthday dinner on 6th May. Was greeted by Maria, who did everything to make sure the meal was special. Fabulous service from all staff, including the manager who gave myself and my partner a birthday cake, which Maria cut and shared with other diners. Food was fresh and delicious, like a warm hug. The coconut vegetable stew was aromatic and the portions were generous and good value for money. If we carried cash, we would have tipped! Will recommend to friends and family, and will return when we visit Weymouth again! - Charlotte & Rose

Compliments to the chef! Such GREAT tasting food! They were not serving Dosa today, and that was disappointing but the food definitely did NOT disappoint. A few vegetarian options, clearly marked on the menu. Southern Indian food is my preference over Northern but I am a big fan of Northern Indian as well. Service was friendly enough.

We dined here with a local friend who is very familiar with The White Pepper. The service and quality of food was very good. Two of us were vegetarian, but the vegetarian Korma was over-salted for both of us. Dosa was probably the best I've ever eaten. Good value for money.

The food here is absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh and flavorful, but the fish stood out as the best—perfectly cooked and full of taste. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves great food! We were 9 people we just loved the food over here, highly recommended must try the fish dishes over here. I felt like went back to kerala and came back.

Amazing food and service, highly recommended. We will definitely be returning.

Went on a Sunday lunchtime not busy only one waiter on duty waited a few minutes for our table.Perused the menu not extensive but that is no bad thing. Came to order was then told some of the menu was not available would have been nice to be told that when we first sat down. Apparently they were very busy on Saturday and it takes time to prepare some of the missing dishes. Anyway not a real problem these things happen, I started with the prawns which were very large well spiced with a nice kick for my main meal I had the Kerala beef masala and plain rice and it was wonderful well cooked and spiced could not fault it one of the best Indian meals I have had rest of my group were also impressed with the standard and quality of the food. The restaurant itself is large and lacks a certain ambience.

Visited over the Easter weekend. The welcome we received was great and despite a little trepidation over the menu(not the usual offering) we were very impressed with the dishes we had. The restaurant filled up very quickly but despite that we did not have to wait too long for service throughout our meal. We very much look forward to returning the next time we are in the area

We went to this place on a Friday evening for dinner during our weekend trip to Weymouth. Staff were very friendly. Loved their Malabar vegetable biryani and uzhunnu vada so much that we debated going there again during the short weekend trip, but decided against it as we wanted to try other places too.

Service - phenomenal service by the team as they understood our needs and accommodated a big group of us without any reservations. They made sure the we were given full attention. Thank you Food - Tried a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes and it was very good. The food was made per order and you do have to wait for certain period but it was worth it. In vegetarian we tried kerela parota, veg stew and briyani which were phenomenal. The quality of the food was excellent and portions sizes were nominal. The non-vegetarian dishes and flavour was also very good as we tried chicken briyani, chicken coconut curry and masala dosas. The food was amazing starting from basket of papodoms. Atmosphere - Needs ample amount of changes as there was lot of chair dragging and clueless waitresses which might make some customers agitated. Overall a definite re-visit restaurant

Truly a 5 star dining experience. Food delicious and very friendly staff, and reasonably priced. Would recommend.

Best Masala Dosa we‘ve had since travels to India! We‘ll definitely be back for more.

Went to this restaurant as it looked different to the normal Indian/ Bangladeshi type of restaurant you find with numerous dishes. I was hoping for fresh tasting food and that is what we got. All food is set to be mild so if you want it spicier you should ask. Don’t ruin the flavours though. Maria our server for a better word was extremely helpful and very attentive. It was a pleasure to visit and the only issue is that we were just visiting whilst in our holidays. Give it a try if you want something different from the norm. Great value. Thanks from Terry and Sue

Manu and ansi treated as like family.. we are very happy to spend the time there and food was fabulous. Both the staff treated us like a back home fam. We will visit again. Thank you white pepper to serve these delicious and tasty south indian dishes for us.. Hospitality at the peak

We had a great meal here recently for a birthday and the food was fantastic. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and my dad who is in his 80’s said that the coconut chicken was the best curry that he had ever had! The shredded naans, kerala parotta are delicious (hope that is the correct spelling) Had a great time 😊

Amazing food can’t say anymore,

We had to share our wonderful experience of this lovely restaurant . I had the biriyani which was superb, the best I have ever tasted, The menu was small but carefully selected. My partner had the keralan coconut curry which too was amazing. Service from Maria was faultless , polite friendly and she knew everything about the menu . Fast service good sized portions in a lovely atmosphere . We will definitely be back soon .

Absolutely fantastic food. All cooked fresh, genuine authenticity and the culture comes through in every dish. Only thing I can say is don't let the decor fool you, it's quite clinical but the food, service and passion is well worth it.

Interesting Indian restaurant which serves delicious unusual menu with great friendly staff.

I dined at this restaurant today with my friends and family. I am sorry to say that the food was very bad. We ordered the following; 1. Thalassery Beef Biriyani × 2 2. Thalassery Chicken Biriyani x 2 3. Masala Tea × 5 Sorry to say that the rice, flavour, spice and quality of the meat was below average. I reported the same to the staff who served us the food. But nothing apart from a Sorry. I am sorry to say that even after we paid about £100 and the service was pathetic. Is this how you treat customers? Don't ever go to this restaurant. One of the lady staff who was short seems to be not pleasant at all to us and seems like as if we took something of her personal belongings with us. But, the other lady was quite pleasant. But still the issues with food remains unchanged. I want the management to see this and provide proper reason for this experience.

**Worst Experience – Disappointing Service & Food** I had an extremely disappointing experience at White Pepper Restaurant. One of the two girls working today, a shorter staff member, was noticeably unprofessional and seemed to treat us differently compared to the local customers. She was exceptionally polite to the natives but displayed a lack of courtesy towards us, which felt discriminatory. As for the food, it was the worst I’ve had in the past year. Their so-called variety of biryanis is nothing but the same rice with different meats swapped in. There was no distinct flavor or authenticity to any of the dishes. We ordered chicken biryani, beef biryani, chicken mandi, a chicken fry starter, and masala tea, spending a total of £101. Unfortunately, none of the dishes lived up to their names or tasted remotely good. Overall, a complete waste of money, and I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Beautiful quality food and the most attentive service. My second time eating here. High recommend.

Fantastic evening, the food is amazing and so flavourful. The staff can't do enough to help you make choices for your pallet.

Came over from Bournemouth to meet with family for my birthday. They booked us a table here at White Pepper as they’ve been before. Food was absolutely fantastic…I had the Keralan Fish which was one of the tastiest Indian dishes I’ve ever had. When the server found out it was my birthday, they played birthday music and had the whole restaurant clapping and bought out a complimentary birthday cake. Lovely touch and thank you so much, we will definitely be back.

Destination for modern Indian food.Central location and classy , comfortable place. Great range. As usual get classics right and know goodun and their chicken biryani is perfect.

You have to try this place! Indian cuisine meets fine dining. They are a cut above a traditional curry house. They don't offer the classic curries you'd expect but everything on the menu is incredible. They've not been at this location for too long so the atmosphere has a bit of room for growth. They've created a very clean and well kept environment but are still missing the south indian character we'd have hoped for. The food however is second to none. The only bit we didn't enjoy were the sauces that come with the free home made poppadoms. It just didn't pack the flavour punch the starters and mains had. Please give this place a try. The manager is very open to criticism and came to talk with us which we really liked. Thanks for a great evening, we'll be back soon!

Had ordered for home delivery, wasn't sure what to expect...Amazing. Can't recommend highly enough, beautiful, authentic Kerelan dishes. The flaky parota bread is a must to mop up any sauces, delicious! We can't wait to visit the restaurant in person and try the wider menu and the chai tea and other drinks too. Jenny

Amazing food will tell everyone. Hard to find where l live but a call solved it. 20 out of 10

Amazing food from Kerala, the coconut chicken, beef madras (a dry curry like a beer rendang) were great the Kerala Paratha was so good we ordered extra. If you want a different Indian experience with friendly service white pepper is highly recommended.

Superb contemporary Indian food. Staff incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Faultless. Will definitely return.

Simply the best Indian in town. If you are in Weymouth, this should be your only choice if you for Indian food.

This is a lovely Indian restaurant. The staff were so friendly and welcoming and the food was amazing, really tasty, proper authentic feel to the whole place. The food is cooked fresh from order so you have a little wait but it is so worth it as the taste is the best. Definitely go again

The ambience is pretty good, but the food is a bit bland for Indians, especially if you are from Kerala.

Excellent food from Kerala cooked to order but exceptional quality. Enjoy a starter while you wait for the main course to be prepared. Trust me it’s worth the wait.

Highly recommend first time here and the food is authentic Kerala India taste the chefs get a 10 out of 10 from me the reason for it is we have been to Kerala and love the food and know what to expect well done to all .

Very good food and really friendly stuff! I will come back for sure:)

Very delicious food! I had Dosa back in Sri Lanka, it was hard to find a place where they prepare it the same delicious way! Kind and attentive service, I'll come back for sure! Greetings from Switzerland

Excellent meal. I had fish served on a banana leaf which was amazing. Will go back there next time I'm in Weymouth,

Another great meal with a friend. Staff are very friendly and food is so authentic and yummy. Can't wait to go again

I just wanted to send you a personal note to say how professional, supportive and seamless you made what could have been a real headache for me and all your team. Everyone had a thoroughly brilliant time and a number one for me the food was absolutely delicious and left me with no food hangover a sure sign it was fresh, proper ingredients and no additives .. just pure beautiful food, well cooked, great recipes and great service. I'm thoroughly intrigued with how yummy it all was, the flavours were outstanding Thank you for everything and we'll be sure to book again soon Kind Regards Michelle

Went to this restaurant last evening. We didn’t make a reservation but were easily accommodated. The welcome from the staff was warm and friendly. Not having visited this restaurant before we didn’t know quite what to expect. We were not disappointed. The food was fresh, delicious and well presented. The service was faultless. Very enjoyable. We will return.

We popped in without booking the table prior, but thankfully, we got served. After a while, all tables were fully equipped. The reason behind this is nothing but their kind service and authentic taste to the food they serve. Being an indian, we were looking for authentic indian food. We tried white pepper chicken fry, kerala roast chicken as a starters and thalassery chicken biryani, meenporichathu skate pan fried fish, coconut chicken curry and white pepper chicken peralan as mains with kerala parotta. They offer good quantity even though prices looks high but it's totally worth visiting. Staff was also very friendly and informative about their menu. 5 🌟 place, made our day. Thanks.

Very authentic, flavorful, and aromatic. Lovely biryani and dosas!

Very tasty but still mild. Vegetables korma was great, such a comforting and healthy meal after a very long walk on the Jurassic Coast late autumn. Dosa was also great and my boyfriend was very happy with his fish dish. Staff was adorable, very kind 🙏🤍

I had dinner at the White Pepper this week. I didn't really know what to expect, but I guess I assumed it would be an Indian food based restaurant similar to the many other Indian Restaurants I've been to - I'm a big fan of Indian food and very spicy food in general. I was in no way disappointed, but The White Pepper was not at all what I'd expected. In many ways I'd put service ahead of food in terms of what I like when visiting a restaurant and what will make me go back. The service was excellent - the staff were very attentive and engaging, without being overbearing. It's clear they are trying something new in culinary terms - I different twist on Indian cuisine that is not (yet) familiar to the English palate - and they are doing what they can to help with food selection and an understanding of what's being served. All of my questions on what the various options on the menu were were answered and thoughtful suggestions were made to guide my choices. There's non of the standard "Buna, Madras, Vindaloo" options to be see and not a Naan bread to be had, but what is there (at least what I tried) was phenomenal. I marked "Atmosphere" down by a star simply because (like most restaurants now it seems...) the place was not full and I think it should be. It's a new idea, so that may take time, but I'd encourage anyone who enjoys grown up Asian food to give it a go. In the interest of making this a useful review, I do think that this restaurant is likely more for grown ups than I'd usually think of for your standard Indian food restaurant. What I mean by that is that the White Pepper seems to use only the most flavourful cuts of meat (e.g. chicken thighs rather than breast meat) and that has a different taste and texture that may not be to the liking of your kids - there's no "kids menu" that I saw. This is a place for date night or an adult group meal in my opinion and not likely a young family venue. I'll be going there again - lots more on the menu to try.

Absolutely wonderful meal this evening! Highly recommend this restaurant, the food was delicious, the service was gracious and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely go back here again ☺

Wonderful food, authentic, great service

We had such an amazing meal we went back the next day. The staff are friendly and the chef should be very proud of the food. Unfortunately we live too far away to go again. Next time we are in Weymouth we will be back!

My sister and her husband had the coconut chicken dish which they thought was out of this world. Unusually for an Indian restaurant they served beef dishes. I had there speciality Kerala beef dish. It was excellent. The food was presented in a classy fashion which meant fine dining.

Delicious , authentic food and very attentive staff.

Very good Indian restaurant! The coconut curry chicken was very good! Very good Indian restaurant! The coconut chicken curry was very good!

Michelin star food!! We had the best meal out that we've in a long time. Incredibly tasty. Absolutely perfect!

Fanatic authentic food with brillent attention to detail quality not quantity which is nice to see delivery was slow so didn’t arrive as hot as would have been great but probably due to a busy Sunday night

I have been to the white pepper twice and had a fantastic time on both occasions

everything was lovely as usual but disappointed because the chicken biryani only had 2 pieces of chicken Which is very unusual.

Great food and great staff, nice to see Keralan cuisine being showcased as opposed to the standard 'British Indian Restaurant' style. Biryani was absolutely Gorgeous.

Exquisite & deliciously tasty soul South Indian cuisine. A truly delight of a place for our dinner date. We had the prawns to start, fish curry, and chicken biryani. All divine and delicious. Mariya’s customer service and care was the best, truly excellent recommendations for food & wine. Thank you for making our evening special.

Wow what a fabulous meal we had here. The attention to detail, the food and service were all excellent in every way. We choose our own starters but left the main courses to the waiters recommendations and so glad we did. The food is an Indian fusion on anything that we have ever had before and we would highly recommend you go you will not be disappointed

I had a takeaway and although I thought initially it was quite pricey, my goodness it was worth it. I had the Keralan fish curry, malaba beef biryani and parrotta. The quality is obvious when you taste the food. So fresh, so delicious

Excellent appam and curry! Highly recommend the paratha and veg bowl, portions are great. Most dishes are made to order, expect a long time to be served your food.

Just back from a”ladies that lunch” event. We virtually had the place to ourselves which was fine as we were all busy chatting, but I do recommend it -don’t be put off it it seems empty. Waitress was very friendly and I can only speak for myself but my chicken coconut dish with coconut pancake was delicious. We hadn’t ordered starters but they brought us crackers, chutney and raita to keep us going as she warned us the roast chicken some had ordered would take 40 minutes. As far as I know everyone else was also very happy with their lunch and I will definitely be returning in the future with family

Beautiful food , venue and people. Authentic Kerala dishes served with love and always Lensomy 💛🙏🏻

Fabulous, flavourful food, welcoming staff

Wonderful Keralan cuisine presented beautifully. The complexity of flavours in sauces to textures of different breads and pancakes (dosas, appam, vada) made this one of the best meals we have had in Dorset.

Not authentic, Had stomach issues .

Absolutely amazing restaurant. The service was brilliant. We were made to feel very welcome. Food was devine. Ancy was lovely, and looked after us. Would definitely recommend this place to family and friends, and we'll be visiting again soon.

Arrived earlier than expected but no trouble. Unbelievably delicious.

Very slow service. Took 1 hour just to have drinks. Once the food came it was good but not exceptional.

Awesome spot and food 😋 great service too

The food was delicious, but the wait for the starters was over an hour and a half, getting drinks refilled was a bit of a pain, not a horrible experience but the service and speed needs some looking at.

Our first try of the place after a few misses and reading some decent reviews. On arrival, we were told by the waiter that they were two staff down....an auspicious start. However, the staff through the evening were lovely, and the service excellent. Anyway, drinks arrived eventually (strange serving Spanish lagers as the only draught beer though). The ambience was nice and it was pleasant to sit and chat with our friends....which it turned out we had time to do... Food was delayed but in fairness, I've had worse delays, and when you put in an order for biriyani cooked virtually from scratch, it can sometimes be that way. The popadums we had to fill the space were a bit ungenerous in both number and accompaniments (think two very small amounts of chutney between 4). In the end, taste was quite good, but portioning for the meat needed work ('more of it') and even after asking about the usual veg curry to your taste and being told it doesn't come with a sauce and won't need one..... well, in the end, it was just a little bit dry .......could have used a bit of 'wet' from a sauce. I realise they are trying to set a new standard with Keralan cuisine but it didn't quite do it for me. Anyway, so, that experience was 30 per person and I'm reflecting on whether that was value for money over other options nearby and I'd say that it's debatable.

Excellent 👌 clean fast efficient friendly courteous staff.All facilities excellent.I have been to many Witherspoon's and wasn't expecting much in a cert busy seaside resort couldn't fault it.Weymouth fabulous Pool expecting to be rather nice afew weeks back very disappointing.Waymouth excellent 👍.

Exceptional! The food is beyond delicious, especially the half chicken. Best best!

Brilliant food, freshly made, long waiting times...fair enough to have a freshly made one A++++++++

Amazing flavours & great taste, this is top quality food! :-p very interesting menu with a few dishes we had never heard of before & were happy to try. More expensive than average but we are happy to pay more for superior quality. Order arrived l

Excellent cuisine! Warm and efficient service. Highly recommended :)

Didn't really recognise much on the menu. We all ordered something different to what we would have normally. Couldn't fault it. Highly recommend

Amazing food, with excellent and friendly service. I am ashamed to say this was our first time, as use to the normal curry houses, but this place has changed all that. This is not a curry house, but an exceptional restaurant from the South Indian region. Food flavourings are perfect, and on our visit we just all shared as the flavours made you want more, and to try everything. Will 💯 % be going back, to try other options. And they also deliver 👍, so can’t wait for our next family treat night. This is a must if you haven’t been

Absolutely fantastic food. The fish curry and beef stew was outstanding. We will not go to the usual Indian restaurant now we have had the taste of Kerela cuisine. Service was great and the people very polite, helpful and knowledgeable. Well done and thank you.

This is a very special place. Slightly tucked away and easy to miss but inside is some seriously good South Indian cooking. Probably the best fish curry I've had, excellent Beef Masala and delicious rice and breads. The service wasn't exactly slick but it added to the charm because all the staff were so incredibly nice and keen to make sure we were having a good time. When we left I immediately wanted to go back and try everything else on the menu. It's fantastic that Weymouth has such a thoughtful and heartfelt restaurant in town.

My daughter and I had the most amazing meal at the white pepper in Weymouth. The food was outstanding, It was all cooked freshly to order. The service was impeccable we really could not fault it in anyway. We are local people and will definitely be using the white pepper again. Would highly recommend a visit if you’re looking for authentic well cooked food. First class without a doubt.

The food was amazing One of the best stews I've ever had ! The overall ambience and service at their best too !

This place is truly amazing. Absolutely delicious authentic Indian food from Kerala. Best Indian food I’ve had in uk. Compares to best Indian food I’ve had in India too. Charming staff and very attentive.

Excellent restaurant . Highly recommend . All food beautifully prepared . Fresh , exciting tastes . Different in so many ways but such creative chefs and staff who take time to source the very best ingredients . Really recommend the Kerala Veg Stew and the Mini Dosas. Fresh skewered prawns just divine ! You have to try the Panna Cotta made with coconut milk . It’s sublime ! The staff are so welcoming and helpful .. Weymouth , you are so very fortunate to have this incredible restaurant ..we will be back for the Sea Bass wrapped in banana leaves ☺️ Thank you again for a truly wonderful meal .

A regular restaurant for us in Weymouth now but first time in the new location. Food as excellent as ever and great value and service. It’s relocated to a site that housed a fish restaurant and they have just taken it over. It’s a significant upgrade on the last premises, but does need to have a warmer (more authentic) ambiance, some colour and soft furnishings, it’s quite bare befitting its previous use and lighting is quite bright. Hopefully they get the trade they need, definitely worth a visit.

Tasty different Indian food, recently moved into old crustation restaurant venue, lovely spacious restaurant, delicious tasty food all freshly cooked hence slight delay in delivery so worth the wait . Polite friendly courteous service from Maria & all of the staff. Easy to book on line. Highly recommend 👌

It's the disgusting food I ate all over the United Kingdom. I asked the waiter how long it takes to make the food and the response from him is annoying. And food is not sufficient for a person with such an expensive menu. I don't recommend it at all.

My wife, daughter and I went there as we had noticed their new location. The meals were very excellent and something different. We will be back as we really enjoyed ourselves. PS if you are thinking this is a traditional curry house then it may not be what you are looking for.

Service was a bit clunky but it was only their second week so forgiven. The food, we’ll forget pre-prepared standard curry, all made from scratch and all 3 meals we ordered were absolute heaven. Really cannot praise enough. Well done White Pepper. Can we book now for next year because for certain you will booked up months in advance?

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and it was an unforgettable experience! We were greeted with warm smile and an inviting atmosphere. The ambiance was perfect - cozy and elegant . We were seated promptly, and our server, Dona was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. All the dishes we ordered were perfect balance of flavours and beautifully presented. Overall, food was exceptional, the service was top notch and the atmosphere was delightful. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an amazing dining experience.

Dining at The White Pepper Weymouth was a truly enjoyable experience. We started with a lovely glass of wine and were thrilled by the White Pepper Prawn Fry, which was perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The main courses didn’t disappoint either. The White Pepper Chicken Mandi Biryani was wonderfully aromatic and the chicken was tender, while the Thattykada Chicken Fry had just the right amount of spice and a great crunch. What really stood out was the warm and attentive staff. They made us feel right at home and were genuinely caring throughout our meal. In all, The White Pepper Weymouth offers delicious food in a cozy, welcoming environment. We highly recommend it for a special meal.

Do not expect the usual out of a jar so called Indian fare the Brits have had to endure for decades. This restaurant is truly run by Indian staff who are helpful and friendly with a menu that allows the chef to make most dishes from scratch, hence the slightly longer wait times for the food to arrive, which is worth it. The setting is excellent, clean and modern with no flock wallpaper in sight.

Food was delicious but didn’t arrive in allotted delivery time which in itself was hour and twenty minutes after ordering -then given another delivery . The food arrived nearly two hours after ordering

The food was excellent, The best beef masala I had in my entire life

Great food Beef Masala to die for & lovely people!👍😊

Great food and pleasant service, fair price, the atmosphere is reminiscent of old Goa. Shame some idiot was having a conference call on speaker in the middle of the restaurant 😞

I had wanted to visit for some time, as had heard good things. My wife had cruely gone with friends several times before we got a chance to visit together. We popped in without a reservation on a Saturday night and thankfully could be accomodated. The staff were friendly helpful and attentive. We were advised that as the food was cooked to order it may take a while. The food came out quicker than expected and we were not disappointed. Delicious Indian flavours, seemed far more authentic than other Indian Restaurant I have visited.

No better place to eat in Weymouth if you are looking for south Indian restaurant

Lovely food and the service was the best. Great explanations given on the food and our host was genuine and took time to come over and talk with us. Definitely worth visiting.