Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 1120 reviews

What freddiebrookshaw likes about Swadesh:
Most amazing service. I go regularly with my friends and Shon never fails to impress me with his kindness and generosity. Beautiful food and lovely atmosphere. Again I must express how kind Shon was and how he treats us so well View all feedback. What Vanessa Guttridge doesn't like about Swadesh:
If you like GLASS pieces in your food then Swadesh is the place for you. Who wouldn’t want to lacerate their intestines. Totally gone down hill. Used to be ok, now beyond awful. Staff are the rudest people I’ve ever delt with. Would actually like to give ZERO stars. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 50 reviews
315anettes
15.07.2024 - 17:17

We were a group of 16 celebrating an engagement at this restaurant. We started with drinks in the bar before being seated at a long table in a private section o...

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J4304ANharryw
15.07.2024 - 17:17

Great service from Shon and the team, and delicious food. We celebrated my birthday with 13 people got a nice little birthday sing song surprise too :

Zizu890
15.07.2024 - 17:17

A great evening from Shon and his team at the Sangam Bowdon. We celebrated a birthday 8 of us . As usual they looked after us , excellent food , excellent servi...

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MissJMcG
15.07.2024 - 17:17

We ordered food from this restaurant and when the lamb dish arrived it was just 3 large bones and sauce without any meat.When I called the restaurant they said...

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sophiemN1025ZW
15.07.2024 - 17:17

Shon and his team provided excellent service, and the food was tasty. The restaurant offers a more unique experience compared to typical Indian restaurants, wit...

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Swadesh restaurant has received a mix of reviews, with some customers expressing disappointment in the food quality, service, and overall experience. Complaints ranged from glass pieces in the food to slow service, incorrect orders, and inedible main courses. However, on the other hand, there were positive reviews as well, with regular customers praising the exceptional service, delicious food, and friendly staff. The menu options were described as plentiful without being overwhelming, with the staff happy to offer recommendations. The restaurant's large size, separate bar area, and cozy atmosphere were also highlighted as positives. Overall, while some customers had negative experiences at Swadesh, others have found it to be a reliable go-to spot for tasty Indian cuisine.

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 491 reviews
David
13.03.2024 - 15:12

This place has details of being open. It has been closed since Covid I cannot believe it is still on trip adviser. We arrived and closed a local person passing...

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F4501NYchristopherw
13.03.2024 - 15:12

We had a Birthday dinner here, everything was delicious, nice staff, good atmosphere. 100% recommended !

mattwN2443QH
13.03.2024 - 15:12

Been a regular customer for many years, this is now my family 's go-to when we need a curry fix. Our latest visit was Sunday 4th December 2022, the restaurant w...

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133marciap
13.03.2024 - 15:12

Service was dreadful although the restaurant was half empty. Food ok. Ordered a bottle of white wine which wasn’t chilled. Complained to the manager who brought...

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maxhilto
13.03.2024 - 15:12

What a place. The staff are amazing, the food was great we make multiple trips here, lots of love for Shon (icon)

Google
4.1 ★ from 58 reviews
Rajeev
14.12.2023 - 04:25

Reasonable place, not a great look but food particularly alu paratha good, waited for jalebi long time

Akshay
14.12.2023 - 04:25

Poor service, average taste, one dish served that was gone off

Vanessa
14.12.2023 - 04:25

If you like GLASS pieces in your food then Swadesh is the place for you. Who wouldn’t want to lacerate their intestines. Totally gone down hill. Used to be ok,...

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Brad
14.12.2023 - 04:25

Service was very poor got the drinks wrong twice. Then one main came wrong chicken on one main was very tuff . Then at the end the bill came with an extra bottl...

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Luke
14.12.2023 - 04:25

Tasty food but service was poor. Grumpy staff and charged me for more than what I ordered. They then automatically added on a service charge which I didn’t appr...

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Menu
4.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Ashton
01.11.2017 - 08:16

Highly recommend for IndianSuper friendly staffFood was top Notch! Fresh, authentic and Yummmmm! Cant wait to go again.

Ludie
01.11.2017 - 08:16

Swadesh certainly packs a punchSet in a beautiful mock-Tudor building, it's probably the most swish Indian restaurant I've ever seen.

Moises
01.11.2017 - 08:16

NB: This is a review of the piccadilly branch of Swadesh. Swadesh is a rare thing, a good quality buffet joint.

Yelp
4.5 ★ from 5 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 451 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.0 ★ from 62 reviews

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