Navadhanya Reviews Summary

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The atmosphere in the restaurant was nice and it's very well presented."
• "Well decor and calm & serene place where you can enjoy your food with friends family."
• "This is a small restaurant nicely finished. Very comfortable surroundings."
• "The restaurant is small and well lit. Pretty plain for an Indian restaurant, white walls, dark wood floor. I guess that made it feel classy."
• "Beautiful ambiance, very nice and gentle waiters and waitresses."
• "Atmosphere is chill and cool but the staff is also really friendly."
• "The staff are friendly and create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately after the location change the atmosphere in the restaurant has become something akin to a McDonalds restaurant."
• "The atmosphere was a bit lacking though, as we were in the room without any windows or a view."
• "It's like everyone was a zombie."
• "Surroundings were a bit shabby and lacked some soft furnishings."
• "The new ambience don't quite live up to the fonder memories I have of the older cottage-like setting with fine white linens."
• "Everyone was very perfunctory and polite but did not extend any joy or smiles."
• "It didn't start brilliantly, the woman on reception was clearly not cut out for the role of welcoming guests."

Service

Pros:

• "The waiters were really helpful especially when there was an issue with the lights, the staff kept the food on track."
• "The staff are as attentive, as they are unobtrusive."
• "The staff were so attentive - service was impeccable."
• "The service was wonderful."
• "Service was fantastic and the extra special happy birthday wishes to my partner was very thoughtful and appreciated."
• "The service was fantastic throughout."
• "The service is excellent and the staff are super friendly and attentive."

Cons:

• "We had to call a waiter to ask for our mains after almost 50 mins waiting."
• "Felt a bit rushed by the staff as we booked a table at the last minute."
• "The service time was very long however. We were seat at 7.45 and didn’t get our dessert until 11,45."
• "The only thing I’d say is that the service does not feel like fine dining."
• "Service was a bit variable."
• "The staff were attentive but it felt a little imposing to have one person stood pretty close watching over us."
• "Extremely poor and disappointing service. Shockingly slow."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was cooked to perfection."
• "The flavours were amazing!"
• "Superb food, tasty with delicate spices."
• "The seven course taster, partnered with the flight of five wines, is a culinary tour lasting two hours and worth every penny."
• "Genuinely one of the best meals we have had in recent memory."
• "Dish after dish of pure heaven."
• "The food was some of the best Indian food I've had."

Cons:

• "But last gripe the wine list prices start at £30 a bottle really..."
• "Very limited choice for Asia vegetarian."
• "This was bit disappointing and kinda cheap."
• "Overpriced and under spiced."
• "The chicken biriany looked like some sort of pie and was pretty tasteless."
• "Railway lamb curry lamb was nice tender but tasteless."
• "The main was disappointing as menu consisted normal curry house style curry - chicken tikka and lamb curry."

Value

Pros:

• "The seven course taster, partnered with the flight of five wines, is a culinary tour lasting two hours and worth every penny."
• "Decent price for fine dining and the chaat was amazing."
• "It's obviously not as cheap as your average Indian restaurant, but it's easily worth it."
• "Great value for money."
• "Really well created food and great value for money."
• "A bit more expensive than your average Indian, but very well worth it."
• "Really good value for money overall."

Cons:

• "All items are so costly but quantity is not sufficient for single person."
• "But expensive! Expect to pay £40 or more for a starter, main, side and couple of pints."
• "It's far too expensive all round."
• "By far the most expensive restaurant I have visited in England. Quantity is very limited for the price."
• "Very overrated in my opinion and not worth the overpriced prices for the portion size...Would not recommend!"
• "While overall Navadhanya is good the cost for the experience is really far too high."
• "The prices are exceptionally high!"