Taste of Lahore Reviews Summary

Category: Pakistani restaurant

Address: 170 High St, Watford, WD17 2EG, United Kingdom

Phone: +441923233322

Rating: 4.2
based on 235 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Taste of Lahore is Watford's culinary gem with its generous portions at reasonable prices."
  • "The food was delicious."
  • "Superb quality, ample portions. Friendly staff. Quick service. Very reasonable prices."
  • "Best authentic Indian/Pakistani cuisine."
  • "Food is just mouthwatering; doesn't matter if you eat in or just take away."
  • "I strongly recommend spinach chicken - my personal favourite dish of all Pakistani restaurants."
  • "Each dish was bursting with authentic Pakistani flavors and spices that left my taste buds dancing with joy."

Cons:

  • "Altogether a complete shambles which is a great shame as the previous owners had built up a fine reputation here with the food."
  • "Went for the mixed grill to share. Meat over cooked and way over spiced."
  • "The food is not as advertised and a rip off, would not recommend from this branch and would advise others to stay away too."
  • "Spent £12 on top to get a lamb madras, small portion not suitable for the price, sauce was flavourless and oily."
  • "Food is overly spiced and the taste is non existent."
  • "The biryani had no flavour whatsoever and also tasted a few days old."
  • "The curries where sweet and mushed together We hardly touched it and complained."

Service

Pros:

  • "Very friendly staff too."
  • "The service was great and the food was delicious."
  • "The service was impeccable, and the staff was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations."
  • "The server's efficiency was noteworthy; their quick response to our requests and genuine warmth added a personal touch to the overall experience."
  • "The service was impeccable, and the staff were always attentive to our needs."
  • "Lydia was our waitress today and couldn’t have been more accommodating. Excellent service and amazing food."
  • "Customer service was brilliant by Noman who represented the restaurant in a very professional and courteous manner."

Cons:

  • "AWFUL EXPERIENCE WON'T BE GOING AGAIN!"
  • "No Glasses to serve, No Spices Cradle or bottles on table, advised to not put Mayonnaise on order but when asked to bring some spice n ketchup they mixed all in one plate."
  • "We go away, come back at 12 to be told that they'll open in the next 10 minutes, asked if we could go in, another staff member then says they won't open for another 20mins."
  • "Staff is so moody they don’t want to listen I have approach them every time."
  • "Unfortunately had an unpleasant experience where we encountered food poisoning."
  • "Took order for fish fingers for kids only to return back after 30 mins to tell us that they had fish fingers."
  • "Service was 2/5, not much communication between staff. One was very angry at his colleagues."

Value

Pros:

  • "Very affordable."
  • "And for a price point you can’t argue with."
  • "All reasonably priced, with beautiful interior, friendly staff and quick service."
  • "The price was low and it felt like I got good value for money."
  • "Kebabs and lamb chops are very tasty and great value for money."
  • "Good amount, great price and tasty food."
  • "Compared to other restaurants in Watford, price is reasonable."

Cons:

  • "Overpriced and meagre portions."
  • "Ordered Kheer, which I really liked, and yet they have put the price up and their portions for the price is very very small and criminal."
  • "Total bill was £9.50...should be a fiver based on value...."
  • "So much over rated place."
  • "It was overly priced for the taste and quality of food I received."
  • "They loot customer and make money."
  • "0/10."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The ambiance is not a glitzy one but the food it top notch."
  • "The best restaurant in Watford. The food is delicious but also the customer service is 5* here."
  • "The decor was beautiful and very authentic, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere."
  • "From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a welcoming ambiance that transported me straight to Pakistan."
  • "Great atmosphere and tasty food!"
  • "To its credit, generally clean looking and plenty of staff to assist."
  • "The restaurant is conveniently located at one corner of High Street."

Cons:

  • "The menus and tables are sticky and dirty."
  • "Tables were dirty rubbish piled up."
  • "The toilets are disgusting."
  • "Hygiene 2/5… everything just felt sticky."
  • "They don’t serve tap water! This was totally bizarre and never experienced before."
  • "The layout have changed substantially, and somehow the booths have become more crowded and tight."
  • "You will be very congested if go in with a pushchair, and then you needed a highchair as well!"

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