Village Tandoori in Northumberland

Would not order again chips over cooked about 3 times food was horrible and water coming from food had some Indian in my time but this was the worst

Went for a family meal, was told it was close to closing time but they'd serve us. However, they kept rushing for us to order, and when the food turned up it was almost thrown on the table, they were obviously trying to hurry us along. The food was unattractive, as if they'd emptied the top layer of the bin. One of our party ordered a vegetarian dish, another ordered a chicken dish. They were identical with the exception of a couple of chicken strips across the top of one plate. Staff were rude, pushy, and not what I'd have expected from a small restaurant. We may have southern accents, but we live in the North East and have done for many years. Therefore don't assume we're just visitors and it doesn't matter what you serve us, it should and does matter. Suffice to say, we're not planning another visit and nor will we recommend it to anyone else. If this is your idea of fine Indian cuisine, my advice is to travel a little and compare standards.

Recently visited on a Friday evening for a meal. The restaurant is based in the Newcastle House Pub. I have to say Covid precautions were really good, and I felt safe. You go in via pub entrance and hand sanitiser is there, and you are met by someone. To the left is a really nice, well decorated bar area which we did go in after our meal. To the right is a room, with a bar in that is the Indian restaurant. Although all tables were well placed and socially distanced, the room is really tired looking and in my opinion shabby, particularly in comparison with the other room. Drinks are served by the pub and you are billed separately for them which isn't a problem. Both the staff from the bar/hotel and the restaurant were polite, friendly and followed covid secure guidelines. The food in the Indian restaurant was ok and wasn't overpriced, service was good, and staff were friendly.

We decided to have a bank holiday takeaway during our one night stay in Rothbury. We placed the order over the phone and were told it would be ready in 25 minutes. My husband went to collect and was told to wait outside until it was ready which was understandable given the current pandemic. He waited and was disappointed to see that someone who came after him was given her takeaway first. He asked again and was told it would be arriving shortly. He was asked to pay (which he had to remind the member of staff he had already done so on arrival). In total he waited outside for thirty minutes. We would have completely understood as it was a busy bank holiday however no apology was given. Food was average. We wont be rushing back.

Moved to the Newcastle house but still the same food. All Covid restrictions in place with both the hotel staff who serve the drinks and the Village Tandoori team who serve the food. Both friendly tems serving good ale and a very enjoyable Indian meal. Will definately return in the future.

Located in the Newcastle House Hotel in Rothbury it is easy to find and lots of parking available on street. Covid measures were all in place and it felt safe. Once seated the drinks are served by someone from the hotel bar, and you are billed separately for these. This is not a problem and service was very friendly and efficient from all the staff. The food was excellent, we had a Naga chicken, a chicken dish with mint (can't remember the name, but mine was served Madras hot) . If you like Naan bread you are in for a real treat, our Peshwari Naan was light, fluffy and tasty and the best one we have ever eaten. All together a great dining experience - thanks to all the staff and we will be back again when in the area.

This restaurant is now based in The Newcastle House. We went for a curry earlier, fantastic service, food was of a high standard. COVID19 regulations appear to be strictly adhered to, would definitely recommend.

Stayed in Rothbury and fancied a midweek curry fix. Found the take away menu in our holiday cotttage and thought we'd give it a go. Called and placed my order, food was ready an hour later. Really tasty, fresh and certainly hit the mark. I had a lamb vindaloo, this was superb along with coconut rice and all the sides. Highly recommend this restaurant for take away.

Have to say that this is one of the best tandoori restaurants I’ve ever been to. There is a varied menu and every time we have been the food has been excellent. Their chicken tikka garlic mushroom starter is a must

I almost missed this gem. I read the recent reviews which were terrible, it was only when I realised that all the bad reviews were from one group on one night that i decided to give it a go. You have to buy your drink from the pub downstairs but that was no hardship. The staff were very friendly and the service was good, We had a great assortment of food, it was all served piping hot and was absolutely delicious. Ignore the negative comments and give this place a try - you won't be disappointed

The food is fantastic and the family who run this place are lovely. We often visit Rothbury and the trip wouldn’t be complete without a curry from this place. I can be fussy , and I love Indian food. The Jal Jul is probably the best curry I’ve had. My partner has had a variety of dishes over the years and we have never had a complaint. It’s located above a pub which is a little dated. And the decor of the restaurant is also old fashioned. But don’t judge this place on that. It has a high level of repeat customers and for me that says it all. The only other point to make is that they don’t serve alcohol, however you can grab something from the bar and take it up. Has never bothered us. In summary, get over the decor and enjoy an amazing traditional dish.

So this place is like stepping back in time Cold, dirty and dated The manager or who ever he was needs a personality transplant You don’t demand paying customers to order a minimum amount Just because you’re the only curry house for miles you can treat customers the way you did ! Top tips from someone who’s worked in the hospitality all over the world for 12 years 1: Clean the place and bring it back into the present day standards even with a lick of paint 2: Don’t go barking you’re orders what we can order , a car sales person wouldn’t say no you can’t have a fiesta you must have a Volvo 3: smile ,seat and greet your paying guests, you and your staff are here to serve that is the professional you have chosen Last of all I’m not one for leaving negative reviews, but this is true reflection for this place who ever disagrees must have poor standards Avoid at all cost

I am absolutely appalled. This so called restaurant is awful. On entering the pub on the ground floor the smell was horrendous, damp and dirty with decor to match. A smile from the gentleman behind the bar would have been nice too or maybe a few polite people skills wouldn't have gone amiss. The smell of the glass in which the drink was served was also one to be desired! We headed upstairs to the Indian Restaurant and asked for popadoms and pickles whilst we perused the menu only be told "No, you can't have these until you've ordered your food" When asked why, the waiter replied "because that's what I've been told, sorry" Two of our guests wished to share one main dish with two rice dishes, one naan bread and chips and they were refused this order. When we asked why, we were then told every person had to have a main dish each and two side dishes each to make it worth their while. Make it worth their while, there were 17 of us dining! I have never been to a restaurant where the waiter/manager tells you what you have to eat and in total honesty I was lost for words! I've never experienced anything like it. The waiter/manager/owner (he couldn't decide what his role was) was the most rude and ill-mannered man I have ever had the displeasure of meeting and how he spoke to my mother in law was disgusting, dismissing her like a child. I would not recommend this place at all and I'm surprised that this place is open. The 17 of us left the restaurant without eating, without finishing our drinks and can safely say none of us would recommend or ever return to this place!

As a party of 16 we had pre booked a table. On arrival the venue had a poor odour and old decor but after recommendations we thought we'd still give it a try. Whilst looking through the menu we asked for poppadoms and pickles to be told we'd get them once we'd ordered. When trying to order we were then told we couldn't order a meal to share!! The arrogant manager then informed us it was only worth his while if we ordered a curry plus 2 sides EACH. Never in my life have I been told what I'm allowed to order. Big money lost.

I'm not an expert on Indian food but whilst as a restaurant it's not the greatest in terms of style and decor, it's clean and tidy and the food is very good. So don't be put of by its looks, try the food and you won't be disappointed. If you want a better environment, take the food home as it's a takeaway too!

Wow, this place is shocking, and I’m trying to think of anywhere as bad as this I’ve been to ever but, nope this is itThe fawlty esque waiter/manager was a joke, service a joke, bland tasteless food a joke, portion size joke, size of the resulting bill a joke Af least I could laugh myself to sleep I guess after, still hungry though

our best meal at Rothbury, called and ordered a takeout and it was ready in 15 mins. We enjoyed every part of it, cant praise them high enough. you have got to try it!!

Me and my family eat at the Village tandoori regularly and have never been disappointed.

We make an annual pilgrimage as the food is so good. Well balanced flavours, every dish tastes completely different, and never greasy. Good amount of heat if wanted. Never fails to delight. Highly recommended

We went here after staying in rothbury for a few nights, the establishment is above a pub, drinks from downstairs can be purchased and consumed in the restaurant

Visited with my partner after a busy day out. We arrived shortly after opening without a booking and were seated immediately.

Food and service was very good, only draw back was that the restaurant was up a steep flight of stairs and you needed to go down to the bar if you wanted a drink with your meal and carry it back up to the restaurant, also the toilets were down stairs in the bar.

Basic Indian restaurant menu, and background Indian music, but I've enjoyed all the various dishes I've had over several visits in recent years - generous portions. Please be warned that they don't take cash (they had a problem with the card machine not working when they first opened) - you can withdraw cash 150 yards away at Barclays Bank in the High Street, but it's temporarily closed until ?early 2019 (see Councillor Bridger's report given in the local newspaper). They don't do puddings full stop. They're allowed to serve alcohol but only if you buy it in the pub downstairs e.g. wine, beer, and bring it upstairs; they will obtain soft drinks from the pub for you - this is to do with their licence terms. Friendly staff. It can be a bit cold in the room in winter at the start of the evening. I'd say the restaurant isn't for a really posh night out - it's for if you want informality and good starters and main courses.

My husband and I tried to have dinner here last night. We got a table (the restaurant was empty) and tried to order our food. When we started ordering, our super smug server stopped us to let us know that we actually couldn't order what we wanted. Typically when we go for Indian food we order 7 or 8 side dishes so we can share everything. We were told that we had to order main dishes instead as the manager doesn't like when people order sides, but conveniently there wasn't any managers present to talk to. We explained that we were actually spending significantly more on the sides than we would on 2 vegetarian mains and he just kept smiling saying "no". The solution he offered was to order the sides we wanted but we had to take it out and couldn't eat in the restaurant. Excuse me?! What restaurant tells people they cant eat what they order inside because its side dishes? If its on the menu, we should be able to have whatever we want, regardless of how much it is. I've never been so infuriated at a server before, he was so rude and so willing to lose customers, he literally could not have cared less. All he could say when we asked why we could order what we wanted but had to leave to eat it was "take out is different". YOUR SIDE DISHES ARE ON YOUR DINE IN MENU. What a poor way to run a business. You're trash.

We had our first take away meal from this restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed it - will definitely be going again. Quick service and friendly staff. Decor inside looked very dated but ....

The positives: service friendly and attentive, reasonably quick to deliver dishes.

Called in here whilst holidaying in Rothbury. Please note, the restaurant is CASH ONLY, no credit cards etc. Fortunately we scrabbled around and managed to find enough cash between us - worth bearing in mind as the cash machine in Rothbury (Barclays) will close next month! We were the only people dining in - several others called in for take-aways while we were there. You buy your alcohol from the downstairs bar (a local bar for local people it would seem). Food was OK, nothing exceptional but nothing awful. Staff friendly.

Hi I just decided to try this on Friday night first time we did a takeaway I got the meat thali selection £13.95 and ordered onion Bhaji £3.00 and mushroom rice £2.75 when we got back to caravan 9 miles away started to dish stuff out we did not have the onion bhaji I paid for I rang up to complain and there put the phone down on me please be very carful you don't get ripped of like me thank you philip Wilkinson

We visited this take away whilst on holiday. We were expecting good things as the reviews were generally good. Oh my not the best. The chips we threw away they were awful. We paid thirty pound for our take away which isn't cheap so we were expecting it to be really nice bUT half of it ended up in the bin. Sorry village tandoori your food is not good.

We had 4 dishes and each tasted completely different with different spicing. Each dish was fresh and our different types of bread were delicious. We arrived about 7pm and the service was extremely good and the waiters polite and attentive. Alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the pub bar and taken up to the restaurant. We cleared our plates and found on receiving the bill it was also good value for money. We will certainly re visit when next in the area.

Surprisingly good food, given it is a small village. Always friendly service and the Thali is great value and they will happily adjust dishes to what you prefer. Onion Bhajis are good!

once a year we come to Rothbury for a golf tournament, if you know this restraunt you know the guys live in Newcastle and leave around 10.30pm to go home, so book a table for 8-8.30pm, no good turning up at 10pm and expect to sit (then leave low score on here because your lips out).

My parter and I arrived on my birthday weekend following a lovely day waking in the Cheviots to be turned away at 9.30pm as the kitchen was closed. This was a Saturday night. Embarrassing.

Went here after checking reviews,..discounted the negative reviews, thinking everything would be ok. Was not. Sign outside said open til 10.30. We arrived before 9.30, bought a bottle of wine in bar downstairs as they don't serve alcohol in restaurant. We got there and were told it was takeaway only.

This little restaurant is above a pub down a side street. It's worth a visit. Food was fantastic and excellent value for money. Definitely worth a visit

Had a takeaway from here before that we enjoyed so decided to go for a sit in meal tonight. Food was delicious and served very promptly. Nice relaxed atmosphere with pleasant friendly staff. Will definitely return.

We've been regulars for a while now. This place is really good. Great good with a fantastic owner. Javid makes a real effort with the kids and is so generous. Just been tonight and he cooked me a special meal not on the menu. It was amazing!!! If you are in the area it's well worth a visit. Good food and nice staff.

Very impressed with the quality of food here. The service was great, friendly and efficient. Really enjoyed our meals and wouldn't hesitate to revisit.

Well me and my girlfriend went for a meal on 14/4/18 and arrived at 10pm to be told we had to leave by 10.30 as they wanted to go home.. we said ok and they rushed us out food.. very plain and both tasted the same even tho i had dupiaza and she had Madras.. go figure ha... anyway we ate it as there was nowhere else open ... had worse i suppose but only just .. might be nice earlier on but that's how we found it at 10pm.

The village tandoori is ticked away above the railway hotel/pub. Don’t be put off by the building as upstairs is a spacious dining room serving up amazing Indian food .The staff are very welcoming and this is well subscribed by locals for takeaways too . We had wonderful food, served promptly and to high quality. I particularly enjoyed the metha tikka and the bindi bhaji.It works really well getting your drinks from the pub below ( as they are unlicensed) and was also good value prices .

After eating at the Italian restaurant in Rothbury the evening before this place was average at best. The young lad who greeted us looked fed up, there was no alcohol so I walked half a mile to the local co-op to be told I needed to buy it from the pub downstairs and bring it up. No service allowed. The food was OK but my dish was too hot. The lack of guests should have given it away. Not great, would avoid.

We ate here at the weekend during a stay over and we were not disappointed. Service was super and very friendly and food was gorgeous. Only down side is you have to get alcoholic drinks from the bar downstairs, however this did not cause an issue and in the end it’s good excersise!! Service was prompt and very friendly we will definitely be back!

The Village Tandoori is on the top floor above the Railway Hotel and so drinks can be bought at the bar and then taken upstairs. There is no bar at the restaurant. We had a takeawy from here when staying in the area on 10th March. We phoned in our order and were told to allow 30 minutes for collection.

The only sit in guest's on a saturday night. Nothing wrong with the curry but nothing special. A nice prawn puree to start. Biryani was a bit dry as it didn't have enough sauce. Meat was dry too. Drinks available at the bar downstairs. Nice well cooked naan. It was ok overall but not special and no other curry options locally.

Dropped in with friends last Friday night. Quite late. Love everything about here. Great service. Great food. Great price. It could do with a lick of paint. But apart from that it’s lovely.

Quaint little foodery. Situated above the Railway Station Hotel . Great food,really enjoyed it.Would recommend.

Had both a sit in and a take away from here. All the food is excellent. I woukd say take away portions are more generous than sit in. Food is well cooked very tasty and good value. Well worth a visit.

Just eaten a take away from here, well when i say eaten i mean tasted, first time in have ever...

Visited on Saturday evening restaurant was quite on arrival but very busy on takeaways. The restaurant soon got very busy...

As the wife of a chef its very hard to please him, but we hit upon this place and it...

Fuimos un domingo por la noche para pedir comida para llevar. El personal era amable y esperamos 20 minutos que era justo. La orden era bien etiquetados para trabajar el contenido. Teníamos mezclados kebab y cebolla bhajis para empezar que eran muy agradable. Teníamos pollo...

Durante las vacaciones, mi esposa y yo hicimos un lujo para un curry. Optamos por el local y me sorprendió gratamente. Rothbury no es un gran lugar y encontrar un restaurante indio era una ventaja. Cogimos un cabo y el puri, bhoona jalfezi y era...

Este es un restaurante de comida para llevar y situado en la parte trasera de un pub llamado el tren. Aunque sólo tenía una recomendamos llevar la comida y muy buena relación calidad-precio.

Sólo utilizamos el realizar y probamos una variedad de comidas, por desgracia, la mayoría para ser un poco grasiento. Tuve tandori mixed grill que es normalmente seca pero en este caso una salsa tenía un.

Good service and very well presented food, naan bread was very tasty and not dry. No frills restaurant but delivered on all what we like for a good Indian meal. Would highly recommend

Very much enjoyed. This place isn't flashy and the same song on loop but service with a smile and very tasty Indian food.

This restaurant is on the first floor above the Railway pub which is a somewhat grubby-looking and stale-smelling establishment. DON'T BE PUT OFF BY THAT! Upstairs, there is hidden treasure! The dining room is rather like eating in a friendly household. The staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. We were informed that if we wanted alcoholic drinks, we could buy them in the bar and bring them upstairs, but they serve soft drinks in the restaurant.I had the vegetable biryani and I can honestly say that it was the best I have ever had. It was served on a plate with a garnish of finely chopped salad and plenty of coriander. The curry that came with it was really tasty and the best part was that it was not at all greasy. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. We were waited on by staff who were attentive without being pushy and eating here was an absolute pleasure. I would definitely return if we are in the area again.

Having read other reviews, we had to visit on a recent stay in Rothbury. The restaurant is tiny and up the stairs above an old-fashioned pub just over the bridge. The restaurant couldn't have been more different from the smelly old pub entrance below! It was bright, airy and welcoming; the staff were very friendly and attentive without being intrusive and the food was delicious! My sister ordered a vegetable biryani she said was the best she had ever had! The butter chicken was also tasty and not at all oily, which it can sometimes be. No alcoholic drinks are served in the restaurant (not a problem for us), but you are welcome to bring them up from the pub below if you wish to. A very relaxed and enjoyable meal. I would thoroughly recommend a visit!

This gem of a restaurant is tucked away in a side street above a local pub. Ordered a Chicken Pathia which was 'awesome' , the service was excellent and attentive without being overbearing. This restaurant is mainly used for takeaways, however if you get a chance, pay a visit, you will not be disappointed.

We visited this restaurant twice in five nights, mainly because there arnt any other restaurants nearby, (there are a few pubs but these were soulless places in the heart of winter). Both times we were the only ones in, so the service was good and polite. You have to pop down the pub below to buy any beer, so if you drink a lot it could be a pain. The food was good; on our two visits we had poppadoms with the pickle trays, and garlic nan breads. The meals were tasty and ingredients appeared fresh. The interior was clean if a little dated, but it did add to the charm of the place.

Tired and dated little restaurant above a pub; but that's half the charm and the food is unreal! It's soooo good! Like the best onion bahjis ever!!! The guy who owns it is canny too! They do take away to which seems to be popular.

I had the garlic mushrooms and chicken for my first course - very tasty. To follow I had chicken rogan josh, which for me was a little under spiced. The garlic naan was the best I've had for a long time. Worth a visit.

This is not the best in the world, but for a small town it is excellent. Year by year it has got better and we find their Naan breads superb! once we would only have a take away from Morpeth, but now we thoroughly enjoy picking one up from here. The staff are very pleasant and I am only sorry they have to put up with some of the yobbish customers being rude.

My wife and I visited this restaurant for the first time during our recent overnighter in Rothbury. It is situated above the Railway pub so could easily be missed! The service was excellent and the food was of a good standard. We had starters & main course each and alongside 3 side orders there was more than enough food, the bill including tip was a reasonable £35. A bottle of wine was £13 purchased from the pub dowstairs. Looking forward to calling in again next time we visit Rothbury.

Eat regularly in the restaurant above the Railway Hotel, never been let down by the food or service!! Staff are so attentive and welcoming and the food is divine! Would highly recommend the tandoori, is definitely worth travelling to!

Family Indian meal out tonight food was exceptional I eat Indian food regularly and this restaurant is definitely up there as one of the best definitely worth a visit

Went for a lovely meal tonight at Rothbury Tandoori with the family and it was absolutely amazing AS ALWAYS! The staff are very polite and attentive and the food was gorgeous! Overall, a fab meal out, I would defiantly recommend.

Away for a weekend in Rothbury and decided to get take out from this place. Food was excellent and the guys working in the place very polite... and gave us free poppadoms. Nice family run business with excellent traditional food.

Staff attentive and welcoming - that's the best bit I'm afraid.There was nothing special about the menu or the food/flavours - all very average - the owner did say he has no competition in the village; I would suggest he would benefit from some as he needs to improve the food and the decor.As an aside for information - it's CASH ONLY; and you buy your own alcohol from the pub downstairs.

The food is very fresh and tastes homemade. Dishes labeled as "hot" are as advertised (which is great). The tandoori is excellent, and the naan breads are perfection. The saag paneer is also very good. The staff are friendly but not intrusive and are justifiably proud of the food. Highly recommended!

I live locally and have eaten in and had many a take away.The choice and quality are very good and they are always friendly and give service with a smile.Alcohol is available from the pub downstairs.

Called in on a Thursday night and the place was really quiet - only one other couple there. Decided to give it a go and glad we did. The food was really tasty, the service good (as you'd hope for giving how quiet it was!) and teh cost reasonable.

If you're looking for a gourmet Indian restaurant you are probably not going to be wandering round rural Northumberland, so my rating is partly based on location. That said, the food is freshly cooked, well spiced and generous. The service is friendly and welcoming if not always fast.

Nestling round the back of the pub on Bridge Street, the Village Tandori caught my eye as I was driving past a few times. As we were in the mood for some tasty, spicy nosh we popped in. Don't be put off by the back stairs entrance, it's well worth the short climb. Service was friendly and the ability to order soft drinks at the table, or pop down to the pub to buy booze was a great idea.The food arrived pretty swiftly, and was splendid. Tasty, spicy and hot. Indeed the chef here veers towards the hotter end of the spectrum so be forewarned. Then again, I love my food spicy so I was delighted.

Excellent food and good service, the restaurant was quiet when we visited for an early evening meal, but the takeaway business was busy.

We love this place, the food is excellent and the owners and staff are lovely. The restaurant is very old school but it is the best curry for miles

Stopped here on our first day in Rothbury, very nice tasty meal with good service, alcohol has to be purchased in the pub downstairs but soft drinks are served at the table.

Staff are so friendly and often remember our names, food is fantastic and lovely to have such a lovely place to eat in this rural village

Very early midweek evening meal so very quiet but excellent food.Drinks available from Railway pub underneath the The Village Tandoori.My wife and I ordered a chicken and lamb main course and shared them.Both meals were extremely tasty with excellent amount of spice.

First time last night for a takeaway and the young man serving us was excellent and the food was really nice too !!

Didn't really expect to find an Indian restaurant in Rothbury which could turn out such fresh tasting dishes. Service was charming. I had the chicken saag and it was delicious. My wife had the prawn dansak and if she eats it, you know it's good.

Had a takeaway from here on a recent trip to Rothbury, and am sorry to say that I found the food distinctly average. The jalfrezi was a rather alarming shade of red and I found the biriyani overheated rather than flavoursome. There is a lack of competition in the area, so I can understand why it's rated highly, but I have had much better curries.

Had a takeaway from here following recommendation from couple of blokes in Newcastle House. They were right. Food excellent. Slight wait but cooked fresh. Good value bearing in mind your out in the sticks!

Spent a night under the stars wild camping and to keep us going we had a curry that we decanted into camping pans to reheat later. Again the meat was not the best quality but perfectly acceptable and the wholesome flavours in the curry more than made up for it. The naans were nice and fluffy and the bhajis crispy. Pleasantly surprised by the standard as we had heard mixed reviews about the place.

We have only ever used the takeaway service at this restaurant and I must say that the quality of the food has always been very good. We stay in Rothbury a few times a year and always purchase a takeaway on these trips. The staff are so friendly and I would recommend to others!

Took a chance as above a pub but enjoyed an excellent meal. Onion Bhajis crisp and substantial. Curries top notch and plentiful. Service efficient and very friendly. Had to go downstairs to bar to get drinks but they were good and reasonably priced.

We were based down the road in holiday lodges and didn't fancy cooking so used old faithful trip advisor for suggestions.... Slightly dubious, as seemed to be either love or hate and being fussy about my curry we gave it a bash.My conclusion? I don't understand the bad reviews! We had a speciality and a traditional curry and both were fantastic! Meat was tender, plenty of it and lots of chunky veg and even whole spices. Totally impressed. Free poppadums, Nan was a bit dry and thick for my taste but that's always very personal....Overall still 10/10!

We mostly use it as a takeaway but had a lovely meal in the restaurant itself with six people in total. Excellent, friendly service, and the food is delicious. You really could not ask for more if you want a curry in or near Rothbury!Recently taken over in 2015 (ish), the quality of the food has risen significantly since the new owner/management took control. I would disregard reviews older than two years or so!

Visited during a recent stay after reading reviews on tripadvisor. Located above a pub you pick a beer up in the bar before going up to the restaurant.Bar tender even helped to bring them upstairs. Staff chatty and friendly. Maybe not the best curry I've ever had but still a good curry. Cash only which was not a problem. Would return if passing again.

Popped in during a 2 night stay. We were the only people dining but a lot of people came to pick up takeaway. The waiter(owner?) Was lovely and willing to chat or leave you to your own company. We ordered 2 starters 2 mains a rice and naan and there was no way to finish it all as the portions were very generous. The food was good but not outstanding but the service was excellent.You have to pop downstairs to the railway hotel if you want alcoholic drinks.All in out bill was approx £35 which was good value for a lovely evening.

Visited this restaurant. First I was suprised they don't take card so had to go to the bank to get cash. The service was not good and we had to wait for over 20 minutes just for the waiter to come and take our order. I do also think the prices seem high for the quality and quantity of food. I must admit I will not be returning

Exellent food at this restaurant above the Railway hotel on Bridge St, friendly staff, (Please see separate review for Railway hotel !! ) Restaurant owner/chef very welcoming and has as some different dishes on the menu that I haven't seen before. Wonderful food at very reasonable prices...the peshwari nan bread was one of the best we have ever had, and we have visited India. Can highly recommend.

This is a great Indian restaurant strangely located in a room above a pub. You can order take out and wait downstairs with a drink. The food is excellent, very tasty and a great choice. Staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended.

The food here is amazing and the people who run it are so friendly. Hugely recommended. One word of warning, dishes are quite hot!

Situated above the railway hotel good variation of food loved the meals we have had hear it also does a takeaway service you can have a drink in the railway hotel downstairs and they will bring your takeaway down when ready.

It's a bit quaint; having an Indian restaurant in what was once the upstairs meeting room of a pub. But don't hesitate - it's great food.

Having tried the food here on two/three occasions, many years ago, and we were Not happy, we dared to try again. THANK GOODNESS! It is vastly improved. Perhaps lacking the finesse and brilliance of a top class Indian restaurant, but very nice indeed, and this is a small rural area. we shall be going at least twice a month.

Excellent meal consisting of chicken pakoras to start, Naga chicken and mushroom rice for main with just the right amount of spice. An all round great experience with friendly family service. Will definitely be visiting again. 10 out 10.Ps deco could do with an update but don't let that put you off.

We visited Rothbury for a few days in January and found there are not many places open on Monday nights so we were very lucky to find the Village Tandoori at the Railway Hotel open. The food was very good and the owner was very welcoming. We enjoyed our meal as it was well cooked and reasonably priced.

Three of us visited on a Sunday evening. Although there were other people there it wasn’t full. The restaurant is abit shabby looking and certainly needs an update but nevertheless the food is authentic and that’s what matters. Curries and nan breads were excellent. We found the service was good, staff were there when we needed them. We will be back when visiting Rothbury.