Village Upminster in Havering

Undoubtedly the best Indian in Upminster. The service from Zuber was excellent and the food is so fresh and authentic. I recommend the Lahore Meat on the special and the aubergine as a side dish . Thanks again to Zuber for making our night so welcoming .

The food was first class, have to say that has to be one of the best curries I have had in a long time. Went with a few friends and we had a great evening and this was all made even better by Zuber, our waiter who was so friendly helpful and took so much pride in ensuring out food was spot on, and we were having a good night. Thank you Zuber, Village Indian and we will return very soon.

Great food and service, could not have been more helpful, restaurant spotless - Bring your own booze keeps price reasonable.

We have been several times recently and the food has been very good each time. It can be busy on a Saturday night but the food remains good. Our waiter Zeber was fab

We have eaten here several times since it opened & always enjoy the food . Presumably due to the “dreaded cost of living crisis “ we noticed that portion size has reduced,particularly the rice ,where a portion used to be enough for the two of us but is now only enough for one. BYO still makes this a good value restaurant though.

Amazing food, lovely staff , great restraunt recommend to everyone. Value for money and never feel rushed to eat and leave

Best Indian restaurant in Upminster area. If you want the best food then you need to get in here. Decent atmosphere & friendly staff.

Every time we have a curry at this restaurant, it is always a great experience as the service and food is of the highest standard. The main man Zuber give's us such good service and always makes us welcome and even if the restaurant is packed he will always find us a table. If you like your curry fresh and hot with added great service then pop along to the Village Inn in Upminster as you wont be disappointed and will walk away having enjoyed great food and will always return for more. Thank you to Zuber and the team, another great meal.

Tried for the first time, very nice indian food, great tasting & nicely cooked, the Lahore lamb was so tender it just fell apart, dhansak & vindaloo were great aswell, looking forward to trying other dishes now

Very interesting menu , friendly efficient staff , airy and spacious setting and delicious food. Will definitely return

I can't fault the food here all totally delicious but we were totally let down on Christmas eve and totally ruined what should have been a good nigh with good friends we have not seen for months We! We were a table of 8- 2 families who have not seen each other for months and was looking forward to a really nice get together for Xmas eve. from the moment we arrived they were clearly rushing us...then it become clear they had double booked our table...slamming down the bill on our table and demanding we leave after just 1 hr 15 mins of being there. we asked for desert...they said all the ice cream had melted and they had nothing else to offer..really?!?!?..tried to tell us the manager was in the kitchen...but then to be told he wasn't. Our bill was over £180 for 1 hr 15 mins of terrible service and all they could say is we will give you 10% off next time you come in my free Poppadoms...what a joke. I also feel sorry for the poor party waiting for over 30 mins as clearly were told they had a table when we were booked in. never ever will I return and recommend others to steer clear also if you want a nice relaxed meal. so disappointed and totally furious we even paid our bill but didn't want to ruin the night totally by causing a scene. I messaged them on Facebook and was promised a manager would call me on 27th...nothing. they have now blocked me on Facebook and ignored my message to chase for response. It's such a shame as we have had a few take aways from here and food was lovely hence reason we booked a table....never again will I eat here. The staff were rude and unable to cope well with the mess up or dissatisfaction ... Avoid!!!!

We have been visiting the Village now on a regular Friday or Saturday basis. Tasted a number of the starters and mains and have have found them all to be extremely fresh and well cooked. Being a small restaurant the volumes levels can be quite high on occasions, however it does not spoil your evening and it is good to see the Village doing really well. All the waiters have a good knowledge of the dishes and a special mention for Zibed who makes everybody feel very welcome. David & Deb

I have eaten here a number of times over the past year or so, and I have to say that it I have never had a bad meal. I have tried pretty much everything off the specials menu and they have some really great dishes, an excellent range. Tonight I had Lahori meat, not the sort of thing that I would normally go for, but having tried most of the other dishes, I thought I would give it a go. I wasn't disappointed. It was not your typical Indian dish, less spicy, with a subtle garlic and onion flavour, in a rich, thick and delicious gravy. I usually go for spicy or fragrant dishes, but I was so glad I opted for this. The meat, my god the meat.. it was so tender and soft and flavoursome. Absolutely delicious. It is when I have something from another Indian restaurant that I am reminded how good the Village is by comparison. Their flavours are always good and the food is well cooked and of a high quality. The Bhajis, the naan, the rice are all perfectly done, and not too greasy as is sometimes the case. Also, I didn't feel disgustingly full as I sometimes do after an Indian; meal, rice, nnaa and a bhaji was just the right amount, and I actually felt nicely full afterwards. Spot on. There is a whole world of other treats on their menu: the house special is sweet and delicious, and the Ghurkas revenge, the butter chicken and the Kashmiri chicken are all equally delightful. If you prefer a classic like a dansak, often a good barometer for the quality of an Indian restaurant, that is really good too. Upminster has always had a multitude of Indian restaurants, including some really high quality long established ones, but the Village is my go to and is easily as good as any other in the area.

Visited the Village a couple of weeks ago and what a wonderful experience. The service and food were wonderful and the dishes were extremely fresh. The prices of the meals are slightly dearer than the normal restaurants in the area, however we felt the quality of food was higher and with the bring your own beer / wine / spirits policy your bill works out a lot cheaper of you like a drink. We will be visiting again this Friday with friends and hope we enjoy a similar experience.

I've now had three meals in here, and one takeaway, either with friends or my partner. Not one of us has been failed to be impressed. The food is a little more pricey than its nearby competitors (some of which are also very good), but not excessively so, and as you need to bring your own booze you don't really notice overall.But no problem paying (a little more) for food of this quality. Also, the restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere, decor, and the food comes in beautiful serving earthenware bowls. One word of warning, the hot dishes are properly hot -which is of course as they should- but thats not the case in many other Indian's I find. Their signature lamb Kama Sutra is well worth a try, and the chicken tikka vindaloo was excellent. I may have been to Indian restaurants as good (although I'm not sure) but certainly none better.

We have used The Village for several take away meals. I am embarrassed to say , I have not posted a review but felt compelled to do so because we had a take away from a competitor in Hornchurch tonight (Tandori Lounge) and the difference...

Had a meal here again last night with friends, service from Jay and Zubir was faultless and attentive. Food was great quality and delicious; the Kama Sutra curry is a definite must-try from the specialities menu! Definitely won't be leaving it long for our next...

Absolutely lovely service great food. So helpful,friendly atmosphere. Thank you a great evening ....

Lovely food attentive staff All the food was too quality the meat was moist and the sauces flavoursome. The staff could not do enough for you. Our bill was so reasonable because it’s a BYO. We tipped well and the waited cane back saying we...

went here on saturday 5th june 8.30. and had a great meal. more special than that was the wonderful guy that served us. 9 the guy that lives in canary wharf) you are a absolute credit to this restraunt. great freindly happy guy...well done to...

Walking down Upminster’s high streets you will notice that every other shop is either a charity shop or somewhere to eat. So you need something different to stand out and Village Upminster has that something. Modern decor and nicely appointed (and for me the sign...

Excellent food quality and tasted delicious. Lots of unfamiliar dishes on the menu, so the chance to try something different. My husband had a lamb Kama Sutra and I ordered a house special king prawn and aubergine curry, which was sweet and sour. The staff...

We really enjoyed our visit last night. Jay and Abz gave us great advice on what to order. The food was delicious and we will return again !

Had a fantastic meal at Village Upminster.Food serve piping hot and very tasty , staff Zub and Ab so helpful and friendly. You can even take your own alcoholic beverages. This is a must try 10/10 .

I am a regular of this restaurant since they have been open 3 months ago by visiting or takeaway. I can say the food is so fresh and clean (no oil laying on top the food). The staff are very accommodating and quality of service...

Ordered a takeaway for two for the first time with this restaurant. Delivered quickly to us and the food was hot. Went with their recommendation the Kama Sutra and quite frankly it was excellent and plenty of it too. Looking forward already to my next...

Called in for a takeaway during lock down It was excellent chicken tikka was very soft and the salad very crispy and fresh this is now my favourite Indian in Upminster

The best Indian restaurant ever. Lovely food. Attentive staff. Great value. Will come again as soon as Lockdown 2 is over 😢

We came here on a recommendation ourselves and The Village did not disappoint. The service was very good and the food was even better. The restaurant had a very nice atmosphere and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. BYOB gave the Village a nice...

Nice new addition to the restaurants in Upminster and a must try if you are in the area. Lovely ambiance, attentive staff and a relaxing and unhurried meal. All precautions seem to be taken in the current covid climate. Tables well spaced with pop up...

Nice decor, though somewhat overpowering lighting. Staff friendly and attentive. The dosa with lamb starter was very good, the onion bhajis were just onions covered in gram flour. Light and tasty, but no spices added. Luckily raita was served to lift them up a bit....

My second visit here did not disappoint - delicious food, great service and staff and very good value for money. Highly recommended and will certainly visit again soon.

I want to keep this Indian a little secret but the food is stunning and service is amazing . My partner and I came on 5th September and the food was beautiful ! This is a must try , lovely , clean and well decorated...

Food was absolutely lovely and came out piping hot and very quickly too. Treated us to a dessert on the house which was very sweet and tasty. Thanks so much for a lovely meal!

My review is not to condemn, but to highlight, it's only my opinion, and I understand that one person's opinion, is different to another's. Please take into consideration this was the opening night, and therefore it will be a different experience next time. Nice decor....