Vining Restaurant

Standards have slipped and price increased, not the best Indian restaurant at all… With the amount of competition there is in Gloucester it’s not good enough… If mcdonnalds did and India buffet…

Very good service on the evening I went, but let down by unexciting average buffet food.

Buffet offerings not as widespread as some but quaility higher
Food split down Thai /​Indian route
Lemongrass Chicken Soup **
Thai Chicken Wings
Veg Curry**
Dal**
Lamb Balti*
Tikka Masala
Korma etc
Thai Chicken Pineapple ***
Waiters a bit odd but polite
Fairly refined clientele
nice location waterside views
£8.95 sunday lunch
drinks reasonable
overall ⁸⁄₁₀

Buffet style Indian/​Chinese fusion restaurant.
The first time I went here it was really good but the last few times have been a bit disappointing.

After several previous visits I would have given them 4or5 stars, but after my most recent it will have to be 2or3.
Most of the food was bland and the waiters now seem hover in a slightly uncomfortable way. Before now neither of these have been a problem.
Nice location but £15 seemed a bit much for the disapoiting food and service. Worth a visit once to make your own mind up though!

I love this place! If it’s a special occasion, book early and request a window table — there is nothing more romantic than looking over the moonlight shimmering on the water!
The restaurant offers Thai and Indian food, in a buffet style — so you can help yourself to as much as you want! It’s also perfect for trying new food — if you’re not quite sure whether you would like a dish or not, try a little bit from the buffet.
The prices are really reasonable and the food is well labelled to indicate the spicy-​ness of the food!
The staff are always welcoming, and the table linen is always really crisp — not what you would expect from the centre of Gloucester!
If it’s a big occasion, make sure that you book in advance — especially if there are more than 4 of you.
If you visit in the evenings, you can park for free too!