Address: Montpellier Dr, Cheltenham, GL50 1TY, United Kingdom
Phone: +441242226300
Rating: 4.7
based on 115 reviews.
Atmosphere and Ambiance
Pros:
"The restaurant itself is modern and the service exceptional."
"The building itself was decorated very nicely both inside and out."
"Wonderful atmosphere, building and service."
"Both the chicken korigassi and caramel cheesecake were exceptional and well worth the only slightly higher price than you'd pay in an average Indian restaurant."
"Lovely old building with very nice decor."
"Outstanding customer service, treated like Kings and Queens, couldn't fault the food even if we were trying to."
"Great atmosphere and very welcoming staff."
"The restaurant has a great ambiance and we felt very welcomed and well looked after."
Cons:
"Dinning area could have been warmer."
"The service was very polished, but sadly it just fell way short of expectations/hype/others reviews."
"We were so disappointed this evening. The food was wonderful, as was the hospitality but we waited for over an hour to get a drink and for our starters to arrive."
"The bathrooms need a refit - they are clean and functional, just not up to the same standard as the rest of the place."
Service Quality
Pros:
"We were welcomed into the bar area to relax with a drink before being seated in the dining room where the art work is beautiful."
"The service is excellent, the food is delicious and the menu offers plenty of options cooked fresh and to your spice preferences."
"Incredible restaurant. The service is friendly but professional- every member of staff was faultless and the food was beautiful."
"Absolutely awesome food. Very classy environment and incredibly attentive staff."
"The staff were very friendly and the service was excellent!"
"The staff were very friendly, welcoming and keen to pass on information about the food."
"Service beyond our expectations food fantastic and decor is top class."
"We had a really lovely dinner at The Mahal. The food is fantastic in quality and taste, and I would 100% go back."
Cons:
"35 mins to take order. 65 mins had to ask where starter was, it was then bought to us."
"My wife and I went to The Mahal last night for my 33rd birthday. Despite having booked, we waited close to 40 minutes for our table."
"We visited on a busy Monday evening and had the 7-course tasting menu. Every dish was wonderful as was the service and atmosphere. Well worth a special trip."
"7 course valentine's meal. Brought 3 plate out wrong, service was poor at times and not well thought through."
Food Quality
Pros:
"There is an imaginative menu of dishes, many of which have Indian spices."
"The desserts were excellent, I would happily return to sample the other creative delicacies."
"The food amazing, atmosphere buzzing and staff wonderful and friendly."
"The food was outstanding. Each course was fresh, full of flavour and well balanced in terms of spice."
"Every course was absolutely delicious - with such attention to detail made to each plate, an amazing concoction of flavours."
"Each course was superb, encompassing fish, lamb beef and chicken with subtle flavours to enhance the respective meat."
"The food was served in hot bowls and tasted tasty."
"The food was great, the atmosphere was great and most importantly, the service was impeccable."
Cons:
"The rice portion was very small. We both felt that the service was poor, and the drinks at £11 for a glass of wine was very overpriced."
"We visited here during a trip to Cotswolds. The atmosphere is lovely and the service great but the food itself was not actual Indian food."
"The menu is now very limited, no longer the traditional Indian, but the service was shocking, items were added to the bill we didn’t order."
"The monkfish was well cooked but lack the indian spices i was hoping for. The Welsh lamb was tough and had to be returned."
Value for Money
Pros:
"Although it may appear to be more expensive than your average Indian restaurant, the food and superb service is truly value for money."
"7 cpurse taster menu was amazing and very reasonably priced for the standard of food."
"The food presentation and table service were spot on."
"The food is fantastic in quality and taste, and I would 100% go back. The atmosphere there was also great."
Cons:
"We love good service and food, but would not visit this restaurant again, first impressions are lasting impressions."
"It is on the pricey side as well but the manager is very nice."
"Quite overpriced for what it is, decent Indian food, starters were very small as if its gourmet."
"It wasnt a bad meal, and the service wasn't shocking but really wasn't anywhere near the expectations/standards a 'fine dining' experience."