Spices and Spirits Reviews Summary

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The ambiance at the restaurant is lively."
• "Soft lighting and well thought-out decor which enlightened the perfect mood for our evening."
• "An Indian gem nestled in the heart of the UK... beautifully combined traditional Indian decor with a modern twist."
• "Now a local favourite of ours... once inside I find it to be very welcoming and relaxed."

Cons:

• "It did feel a little crammed in on the middle tables for 2, but it wouldn't put me off eating there again."
• "This indian curry house is unbelievable, but the restaurant is far to small for the amount of table's."

Service

Pros:

• "Service at Spices and Spirits was brilliant."
• "Great food, great services, perfect location, what else do you expect?"
• "The recommendations from staff were spot-on and their warm hospitality made the dining experience even more memorable."
• "The staff are very attentive, lots of drinks available, including cocktails."

Cons:

• "Food was absolutely fantastic one of the best tasting we have had! However service was almost non existent. Ignored all evening."
• "Very expensive Indian restaurant for such poor service. Had to continuously ask for drinks and try and catch the attention of a waiter."
• "Service was OK, nothing special. Also watch for the service charge, its automatically added to your bill and was excessive."
• "It took a look of restraint to not lick the plates clean! You will need to book on a saturday as it can get busy."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Every dish we ordered was a work of art, both visually and tastefully."
• "The flavors in the dish was so well-balanced. It's was a culinary masterpiece."
• "Food was delicious! We ordered lamb chops, punjabi samosas, 3M, Chicken Tikka Lababdaar, Dal Makhni, Garlic Naan & Butter Naan."
• "Fantastic meal whilst away on a business trip, many options and very different to a usual indian restaurant."

Cons:

• "We ordered Bombay potatoes and Paneer Jalfrezi and it blew my mind that both the dishes was sweet in taste."
• "The chicken in the makhani was dry/overcooked when it should have been tender and juicy."
• "For example, lamp chop starter was £7 for 2 small chops. You would get double that anywhere else for similar quality."
• "Ordered a take away from here and food arrived very late and food was cold. Most of the food was put in the bin even after we warmed it up."

Authenticity

Pros:

• "Good food, nice ambiance, authentic Indian taste of the cuisine."
• "The food at Spices and Spirits is closest to the authentic Indian cuisine."
• "An authentic Indian restaurant with an amazing warm and welcoming ambience."
• "I'm born Indian and have tasted real Indian food in its pure form."

Cons:

• "Restaurant was busy on Friday but we got Proper Indian food which I used to eat in India. Otherwise here in UK indian food is sweet."
• "The Food was not particularly tasty. The portions were on the smaller side. The food was truly average."
• "Ordered for the first time this evening and it was not the best Indian we’ve had by far, the portions are small and very over priced."
• "The chicken in the makhani was dry/overcooked when it should have been tender and juicy."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Ordered a takeaway first time tonight and was not disappointed at all!!! The food was amazing and had an authentic Indian taste."
• "It was a great experience to be there and get spoilt. Highly recommended!!"
• "Our friends suggested this resto n really we felt worth of paying money."
• "Honestly, a must go. Lovely staff and great atmosphere"

Cons:

• "Very expensive Indian restaurant for such poor service. At the end they had the audacity to add a service charge on the bill!"
• "It is a bit pricey, so I would say if your expecting a cheap ISH meal out of go elsewhere."
• "We have waited long for a decent Indian restaurant in Basingstoke. Spices and Spirits, have now given us no reason to complain."
• "Service was OK, nothing special. Also watch for the service charge, its automatically added to your bill and was excessive."