Reviews - Durbar Tandoori Restaurant
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Anne B. • 8 reviews
4 February 2025
10/10There is always a warm welcome from the staff at The Durbar. This restaurant is a Bayswater institution, which serves delicious food at very reasonable prices with prompt and friendly service to the locals who love it and the tourists who seek it out. Would highly recommend for a jolly nice curry, especially the Chicken Dhansak, it’s delicious!
Peter W. • 2 reviews
18 December 2024
10/10We figured that if Darbur has been going since 1956 it must be doing something right, and so it proved - we had a great time there. The food was all delicious, chosen from an extensive menu which featured all the tried and tested favourites plus a few surprises; service was friendly and quietly efficient; and the general vibe comfortingly traditional. We honestly couldn't fault it! Heartily recommended.
David B M. • 44 reviews
27 November 2024
10/10Always lovely and delicious. We are regulars for good reason. These gentlemen always make us feel at home. Dave and Claire.
Gurhan I. • 1 review
24 November 2024
7.5/10well taste was ok , serving no alcohol is a disadvantage, ambience is very poor, tables are very close each other.
Audrey P. • 16 reviews
3 October 2024
10/10I love this Indian restaurant. It is very good and the service is great.
Rebecca M. • 1 review
21 September 2024
8.5/10The food was beautiful, fresh and delicious. Very loud patrons made it hard to talk/hear.
David B M. • 44 reviews
18 September 2024
10/10Always a delight. We ❤️Durbar! Dave and Claire
Anne B. • 8 reviews
5 September 2024
9.5/10Visited the Durbar again last night. It’s the perfect local Indian restaurant, lovely staff who give great service and delicious food. Try the Chicken Dhansak, it’s excellent. Don’t forget to take your own beer or wine, as they don’t serve alcohol.
Mark J. • 7 reviews
26 August 2024
2/10I had an awful experience at [Restaurant Name], and I must share it. The food was the worst I’ve ever had. The kebabs were undercooked, almost raw, and watery. The bhindi lacked flavor and was also watery. The tandoori chicken was cold inside, clearly not fresh. Service was just as bad. After a few bites, we asked for the bill, leaving most of the food untouched. Despite being the only table with multiple staff around, no one asked if something was wrong. Their indifference was shocking. To top it off, when I requested a copy of the bill, the staff member rudely took it from my hand and questioned why I needed it. It’s my right to have the invoice, but he only returned it after adding a VAT number, which felt unprofessional. This experience was frustrating from start to finish. I won’t be returning, and I advise others to avoid this place.
Richard H. • 5 reviews
19 July 2024
7.5/10The food was good but not amazing and the service was friendly but there were mistakes. We are outside because it was packed inside and it was far too stuffy. There isn’t much atmosphere either. Overall a 7.5 out of 10
Anne B. • 8 reviews
9 July 2024
9.5/10This friendly neighbourhood restaurant, now in 67th year, serves delicious food with great service in a pleasant atmosphere. Frequented by locals who know how good it is and tourists who’ve done their homework on where’s good to go, you won’t be disappointed at the Durbar. Don’t forget to take your own beer or wine with you as they don’t serve alcohol.
Amy R. • 1 review
20 June 2024
10/10This restaurant is fantastic. It is super high-quality & authentic Indian food. Clearly the establishment cares greatly about your experience and takes pride in their service and the quality of their food. Has a local authentic feel. Not a fancy vibe, but perfect for a fabulous well priced meal!
Geke L. • 2 reviews
12 March 2024
9.5/10Good food and service.
Sabrina H. • 1 review
28 February 2024
10/10Fantastic food and great service, will be back soon!
Zachi L. • 1 review
4 February 2024
9.5/10Nice little Indian restaurant. Very tasty authentic food
Gary R. • 3 reviews
15 December 2023
10/10Really liked this, 'Old School', traditional style Indian Restaurant. Poppadoms and Dips, with Lime Pickle too, which I haven't seen in a long time. Starters of Onion Bhaji and very delicious Lamb Samosas, for my wife and I. I had Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi, very nice with lots of green chilli's, as it should be. My wife had an amazing looking Lamb Shank, which she said was very good also. Boiled Rice and a very light and fluffy Garlic Naan too. All great with pleasant waiting staff. Restaurant is BYO, (bring your own), too. Got 20% discount via The Fork app. They do charge the London centric 12.5% Service Charge, but this was offset by the discount. A very cosy and pleasant restaurant, which we'll return to, without hesitation.
Anna C. • 2 reviews
27 November 2023
10/10Attentive staff, nice atmosphere inside and delicious food. Not one dish disappointed. Just a heads up: it’s BYBO
Stefano A. • 16 reviews
25 November 2023
9/10Nice place, last night noisy due to a birthday. Food is nice. They don’t serve alcohol but you can buy: there is a supermarket in 1 minutes walking, where you can purchase chilled beer or wine. Eventually a good experience
mauricio o. • 1 review
18 November 2023
9.5/10Charming service and delicious food, the only down side is the acoustics of the space, not helped by the ear splitting table of six next to us.
Bob O. • 1 review
12 November 2023
10/10Excellent food and staff
Jeremy L. • 34 reviews
8 October 2023
8.5/10I'd never been to Durbar before but was encouraged to do so due to the Fork's offer. I was not disappointed. This is in no way a fancy upscale restaurant, but doesn't pretend to be. It's an old fashioned Indian, which is no bad thing, as long as the food is good, which it was. There's an extensive menu (which sometimes worries me due to items being frozen) - I did ask the question about the scallops which I wanted to order, and was told that they were tinned. I passed. But the chicken dishes are prepared fresh and skilfully. Just know what you're ordering!
William S. • 1 review
22 September 2023
8/10The staff were fabulous. The food was tasty but not hot (heat wise NOT spice) I am certain that the restaurant will rectify this situation after reading this review.
Sieng P. • 13 reviews
17 September 2023
10/10Very nice place for good indian food
Bernadette W. • 74 reviews
28 August 2023
9/10Thank you for the lovely food and great service despite the late hour!
Jacqueline C. • 2 reviews
19 July 2023
9.5/10Really great delucious meal. Authe
Rahil s. • 3 reviews
23 June 2023
10/10Food was delicious. The staff was friendly.
Anna B. • 1 review
19 June 2023
8.5/10Friendly and serviceminded straff, Food was very tasty and nice presented. The place was small but cosy. And as a nice finish we got a chocolate bite.
younes k. • 22 reviews
18 May 2023
6/10The service was great but the food was not as expected, the chicken tikka Masala tasted strange and too sweet. Looking at the rating we expected more.
Ketty O. • 40 reviews
5 May 2023
5/10Found the whole experience average and nothing special. The restaurant is crowded and waiters running off their feet. They look tired and not enthusiastic.
Elena T. • 2 reviews
30 April 2023
9/10First time, lovely restaurant and very good food I had chicken tilapia, very tender and juicy, my friend veg curry also very tasty. Simple but pleasant ambience. Quick service. Would certainly come back.
Anne B. • 8 reviews
24 April 2023
9.5/10A real Bayswater institution, been there for years. We love the Durbar. Delicious food and good service. A real neighbourhood curry house, full of local people who know what a great place this is. We also like the beautiful sitar music they play, which gives it an authentic atmosphere.
Richard F. • 2 reviews
31 March 2023
10/10Just great. Used to be regulars 10 years ago, and the ambience and food was excellent. Need to bring your own wine or beer now as no longer licensed
Julie L. • 2 reviews
29 March 2023
9.5/10We had a great dinner at Durbar! The food was very authentic and flavorful - we had the Chicken Makhani, Cauliflower Bhajee and Naan. Delicious!
Judy L. • 5 reviews
22 March 2023
9/10Lovely restaurant to which we have been going for over 30 years! Delicious food served by very friendly and caring staff. Highly recommend the Lorian Chicken, one of their special dishes.
Neetu K. • 4 reviews
28 January 2023
8.5/10I had been visiting Durbar for 20 odd years even before their relocation across the street. Their house dish 'Lorient Chicken' and starters are as splendid as even, however I can't say the same other main dishes. The gravies was on the watery side and side dish 'baingan bharta' has no smokiness in it all even if the taste was alright. Their chef has definitely changed.
Abigail W. • 1 review
25 December 2022
9/10We came here on Christmas Day as pubs were super expensive and it was a great choice! The mains and rice were gorgeous, we had the calamari starter which was decent, and the naans/poppadoms were lovely too. As it's BYOB we brought our own drinks, which was a really nice bonus. Definitely recommend for a curry night or even a special occasion, really appreciated that they were open on Christmas too!
VIKESH R. • 80 reviews
10 December 2022
10/10Delicious food and excellent service! The main course lorient special chicken with fried rice was delicious. It was succulent and tasty, it came out sizzling and full of flavours. Yoghurt, onions, tomatoes and coconut: it was superb.
David B M. • 44 reviews
31 October 2022
10/10Always good
Jordan K. • 6 reviews
18 October 2022
10/10We had an excellent dinner, really enjoyed the food. You should try the lime chicken with Pilau rice ! Cozy atmosphere, good services. We recommend this restaurant !
fai p. • 17 reviews
15 October 2022
8.5/10Tasty food and great service. Very good value with the discount.
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