Duchess Of Delhi Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food is delicious and the service is impeccable."
• "You can tell a lot of effort has gone into making the most authentic South Asian dishes with great variety and amazing flavour."
• "The food was absolutely delicious and the best curry I have ever tasted (and there have been many). Every mouthful was incredible."
• "We ordered the beautifully delicate Goan Fish Curry with Swordfish which was the best I've ever had."
• "The food was magnificently presented and tasted divine."
• "The food was the most nicest Indian food that we have ever eaten."
• "The food was amazing so tasty and portions were generous."

Cons:

• "Food quantity was very less."
• "Some of the curries were lacking in flavour and a bit watery."
• "Very overpriced and average quality food."
• "Not good, very bland and expensive for what we had."
• "Absolutely awfull food, the curry had the same taste and consistency as boiled kettle water and the chicken was dry."
• "Unfortunately the hyderabadi curry was lacking any flavour or substance at all."
• "The food was bland, the only flavour they used was chilli."

Service

Pros:

• "Me and my husband enjoyed a lovely meal at the duchess of Delhi last night, we was made to feel very welcome by the friendly and helpful staff."
• "Service was excellent, restaurant was clean."
• "The service is excellent and they are so friendly."
• "Staff can't do enough to help you."
• "The service here was really friendly and always on hand to assist."
• "The staff were very welcoming.they were very attentive throughout our dinning experience."
• "Also excellent value for money considering the great service and food you get."

Cons:

• "The waiter was a dimwit and had attitude."
• "Staff have no service skill and are totally rude!!"
• "Customer service is non existent when things go wrong."
• "They didn’t give us enough tables or chairs making us sit in 2 separate areas."
• "Other staff were good but they still need to train some of their staff on how to talk to customers."
• "Terrible night!!! Even when leaving he was using threatening behaviour and approaching us!! This place should be closed down due to the service !!"
• "The manager should be fired immediately, don’t even know how to speak politely to their customers."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "It’s such a lovely place."
• "This place is an absolute gem!"
• "Food was stunning, a lovely atmosphere and the staff couldn’t do enough for you!"
• "The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable and the food Is simply perfection!"
• "Service spot on and the restaurant has a buzzy atmosphere."
• "Charming atmosphere and top notch food."
• "The atmosphere was relaxed and cosy."

Cons:

• "It was too noisy for me so on that basis, I probably wouldn't go again."
• "Awful atmosphere with staff running upstairs and all over the restaurant, whispering."
• "Very strange atmosphere. Would avoid!"
• "Such a racist place."
• "Creating a lovely atmosphere."
• "Unbelievably poor service."
• "The atmosphere was lovely and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food on the other hand wasn't good."

Value

Pros:

• "The popadoms and chutney tray were the best I’ve tried."
• "The food delivers great value for money."
• "The staff are very friendly and helpful and know their menu well, prices reflect the quality without bing too expensive."
• "Prices reflect the quality without bing too expensive."
• "Curry, rice, naan, and a beer for around £20."
• "The food is amazing & the proprietor and staff are delightful, such a pleasure to visit."
• "One of the best curry houses in Cardiff."

Cons:

• "The restaurant rule that 1 person has to compulsorily order 1 dish, order starters and main course together is a restriction which isn't pleasing."
• "Food took over 2 hours, over charged by 60 quid, rude staff."
• "Also some strange policy on Sundays where they only take cash, albeit they let some people pay by card."
• "The prices are expensive and the portions are small."
• "£90 of 3 starters and mains."
• "Very expansive, small quantities (especially Rice ans naans)."
• "Very small portions and very expensive."