Reviews
What Keith Patel doesn't like about Spice Merchants:
We visited with friends, in need of a good curry fix, but alas we did not find one! The restaurant was stiflingly hot, as was the white wine that they served us (and I really do mean hot: akin to a 10 minute old...cup of tea 'hot ' ! The food that followed was well proportioned and served up by a fabulously friendly young waiter but it was lacking in spice which is ironic, bearing in mind the restaurant 's name and t... View all feedback. What Yvonne Keller likes about Spice Merchants:
Very tasty sukka King prawn curry, but only 3 King prawns... all dishes very fresh. Lots of different sizes of copper pots. Works visit again too try more dishes. View all feedback.
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Just finished a family meal and credit where credit is due. 8 people and a toddler. All the food was spot on. Friendly and attentive service. My mother, who is...
read moreA half an hour walk from our hotel didn't disappoint us. The food service and price was excellent.
I attended this venue as a group of 5. Let’s get the good stuff out of the way. The restaurant was clean and the staff were friendly and attentive. I had a lamb...
read moreIt is one of the most popular Indian restaurants in Portsmouth. It has a large selection of traditional Indian dishes including fish, lamb, paneer, prawn and ve...
read moreFood was amazing, service excellent! This is without a doubt the best Indian restaurant I’ve been to and I go to at least 2 or 3 per year around the UK, food wa...
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read moreVisiting Spice Merchants, our expectations were high for a great curry experience, but unfortunately, we were left disappointed. The food lacked spice and had unpalatable chicken pieces. Despite friendly service, the quality was lacking. On the other hand, the extensive menu and unique dishes impressed some diners, with the personal service and delicious flavors earning praise. While the atmosphere was enjoyable, the restaurant struggled with being understaffed during busy times. Overall, the restaurant fell short in terms of food quality and spice level, leaving some customers reluctant to return, despite the appealing location and service.
We had fantastic eating and drinking reasonable price. we were there to celebrate the 60th birthday of a friend, the personal was so courteous to set up the tab...
read moreLovely food, one of the best in Portsmouth. Would recommend it.
Came here for the first time tonight to celebrate my birthday with my family.Absolutely Fabulous.First class food, service and great atmosphere.Sorry I knocked...
read moreWent here for my birthday the food was excellent really nicely spiced, well cooked and lovely presentation. The level of service was outstanding, waiters were f...
read moreThe service was excellent the food was great and our experience was okay some people do have bad experiences at this restaurant but it’s understandable they can...
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read moreBusy on a Saturday, didn't book but they accommodated 4 early doors at 6. But it got busy quickly, no surprise as not many curry houses in Osborne Road anymore,...
read moreThe food here was incredible, service was also amazing. I wanted to try a curry that I've never had from the cooking specialists and not between 2. So they gave...
read moreAn excellent curry house to visit my favorite in Portsmouth. The curry selection, especially seafood, is very extensive and of great quality. Every meal I had t...
read moreIf this jewel was random, a curry went and ended with the grilled Sea Bass. Perhaps the best fish meal I have eaten in years and is worth the exceptionally low...
read moreExcellent selection on the menu with a good selection of dishes that you do not often see! Look also for the Yorkshire puddings on the Starter menu, we had thos...
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read moreThis curry house is the place to go for top notch food and excellent service, you have an extensive menu and nothing is a problem.Would recommend to...
Best curry house in Portsmouth been there a few times always well looked after food is mind blowing service is excellent atmosphere so relaxing no...
Fantastic evening, brilliant food and great service to match. Wish we lived closer...excellent place to stop off before/after the ferry port. Thank...
Probably the best Indian food I have ever had . Fantastic.
Nice food nice service and a menu with loads of different things to try.
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