Shalimar Tandoori Restaurant

On and off over the past 15 years I’ve been using the Shalimar and watched the business grow. Most of the original staff are still there. The food is always good quality and tasty and I would probably say they serve the hottest vindaloo out of the few in a couple mile radius. My reasons for not giving a five star review is because of the slide in service over the years as they have become bigger. Worst ever takeaway collection was over 90mins, 30 of those minutes spent in the restaurant waiting with loads of other customers. When you book a table with Shalimar they will give you a time but I personally have never sat down at that time, the table is never ready and you end up sitting with the takeaway collectors with your drinks for anything up to 45 mins. These are the worst cases I have experienced and I would like to stress it’s not always that bad. Overall, providing you don’t mind a little longer wait, especially at busy times, then the Shalimar is well worth a visit and the food can most of the time be worth the wait!

Out local Indian restaurant. Serves delicious food in spacious modern surroundings. The staff are friendly. Take aways are good value but be prepared to wIt as dishes are cooked to order and this is a popular place.