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NAMASTE EXETER

(4.9 Score)
1 a Guinea Street, Exeter EX1 1BS, UK Directions

Specialities:

✓Onion Bhaji ✓Vegetable Samosa ✓Panner 65 ✓Panner Manchurian ✓Cauliflower Manchurian ✓Chilli Cauliflower ✓Gobi 65 ✓Mushroom Manchurian ✓Chili Panner ✓Thair Vada ✓Sambar Vada ✓Medu Vada ✓Egg Omelette ✓Fish Cutlet ✓Lamb Samosa ✓Chicken 65 ✓Prawn 65 ✓Chili Fish ✓Chicken Manchurian ✓Chilli Chicken Hot and Spicy ✓Chili Chicken ✓Chicken Ulathu ✓Mutton Ulathu ✓Prawn Ulathu

"Namaste Exeter is an award-winning restaurant that specialises in authentic South Indian cuisine. The restaurant offers a diverse selection of delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes prepared using traditional culinary techniques. Namaste Exeter is known for offering an exclusive fine-dining experience. The restaurant also welcomes private parties, functions, and offers outside catering. Namaste Exeter can accommodate up to 40 people seated together. Call their reservations team to discuss your requirements and customise the event setting. Dine-in, take-away, and delivery options are also available.

2026 Highlights: Namaste Exeter is a South Indian restaurant in Exeter, Devon, with seating for groups of up to 40 people. The restaurant was started by a team of four friends with a shared interest in authentic Indian cuisine, hospitality and events. Its menu features South Indian specialities alongside a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes, including dosa, vada, biryani, kothu parotta, curries, rice dishes, starters, breads and desserts."

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Menu:

Accompaniments Bread
Papadums £1.50
Chips £2.99
Masala Chips (Vg) Hot £4.50
Malabar Parotta £2.50
Chapatti £2.50
Poori £3.50
Batura £5.50
Namaste Special
Namaste Large Dosa £18.90
Poori Masala £9.90
Batura With Chana Masala £12.90
Chilli Chicken And Egg Fried Rice £14.50
Chili Cauliflower & Vegetable Fried Rice £13.50
Parotta And Chettinad Chicken Curry £16.90
Porotta, Lamb Stew And Coconut Rice £19.90
Starter Veg
Onion Bhaji £4.99
Vegetable Samosa £5.90
Paneer 65 £8.50
Paneer Manchurian £8.99
Cauliflower Manchurian £7.90
Chilli Cauliflower £7.90
Gobi 65 (Cauliflower Fry) £6.90
Mushroom Manchurian £7.90
Chilli Paneer £8.50
Thair Vada (Curd Vada) £6.90
Sambar Vada £7.90
Medu Vada £5.90
Starters Non-Veg
Egg Omelette £4.90
Fish Cutlet £8.50
Lamb Samosa £5.90
Chicken 65 £7.50

Discount:

10% Off All Takeaway and Collection Orders

Contact:

01392 210011 07395 083883

Mon,Wed & Thu: 5pm - 10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 3pm|5pm - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 3pm|5pm - 10:30pm
Tue: Closed

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THE GANDHI

(4.9 Score)
7 New North Road, Exeter EX4 4HH, UK Directions

Specialities:

✓Tandoori Chops ✓Onion Bhajee ✓Meat Samosa ✓Vegetable Samosa ✓Lentil and Spinach Vada ✓Tikka ✓Chana Zingy ✓Aloo Zingy ✓Tandoori Chicken ✓Sheek Kebab ✓Chicken Shashlik ✓Bombay Mix ✓Chicken Pakora ✓Bhoona Prawn Puri ✓Chicken Chat Puri ✓Paneer Shashlik ✓Tandoori Prawns ✓King Prawn Puri ✓Chicken Wings ✓Fish Pakora ✓Halloumi Shashlik ✓Garlic Chilli ✓Handi Chicken Jalfrezi ✓Dhaba Style Chicken ✓Badshah Nawabi ✓Naga ✓Hathkora Chicken ✓Masalla ✓Passanda ✓Butter Chicken ✓Rezala ✓Chicken Chilli Massala ✓Chicken Kasundi ✓Achaar-e-murgh ✓Achar-e-gosht ✓Chicken Talebi ✓Lamb Talebi ✓Fish Kasundi ✓Lasani Herb Chicken ✓Lasani Herb Lamb ✓Coconut Salmon Curry

"The Gandhi Indian Cuisine customers can enjoy a vibrant dining experience where traditional recipes meet modern twists, offering a diverse menu to tantalise your taste buds. The restaurant serves tandoori specialities, lamb dishes, and a variety of vegetable dishes. The Gandhi Indian Cuisine promises a delightful fusion of spices and textures. With a warm and welcoming ambience, this establishment creates the perfect setting for a memorable meal with friends, family, or colleagues. Indulge in the artistry of Indian cuisine at the restaurant in Exeter. The restaurant also offers dine-in and takeaway. The Gandhi Indian Cuisine has a pay-and-display car park and a 2-hour visitors' parking bay.

2026 Highlights: The Gandhi Indian Cuisine offers dishes inspired by the Indian subcontinent, including traditional Indian classics, chef's special creations, tandoori specialities, vegetarian dishes and biryani. The menu also includes starters, rice, Indian breads, extras, children's meals, lassi, drinks and desserts."

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Menu:

Starter
Tandoori Chops £8.50
Onion Bhajee £3.95
Meat Samosa £4.50
Vegetable Samosa £4.50
Lentil & Spinach Vada £4.50
Tikka £5.95
Chana Zingy £4.50
Aloo Zingy £4.50
Tandoori Chicken (St) £6.75
Sheek Kebab £5.95
Chicken Shashlik £6.95
Bombay Mix £6.95
Chicken Pakora £6.50
Bhoona Prawn Puri £6.95
Chicken Chat Puri £6.95
Paneer Shashlik £6.50
Tandoori Prawns (St) £8.50
King Prawn Puri £8.95
Chicken Wings (St) £6.50
Fish Pakora £6.50
Halloumi Shashlik £6.50
Indian Classics
Balti £12.50
Bhoona £12.50
Ceylon £12.50
Curry £12.50
Dansak £12.50
Dopiaza £12.50
Jalfrezi £12.50
Korai £12.50
Korma £12.50
Madras £12.50
Pathia £12.50
Rogan £12.50
Sag £12.50
Vindaloo £12.50
Malaya £12.50

Contact:

01392 439703 01392 272119

Mon-Thu & Sun: 5:30pm - 10:45pm
Fri-Sat: 5:30pm - 11:15pm

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DENLEY'S ESSENCE OF INDIA

(4.8 Score)
62 High Street, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0DY, UK Directions

Since 2010

Specialities:

✓Chicken Shaslik ✓Lamb Tikka ✓Lamb Shaslik ✓Tandoori Mix Platter ✓Tandoori King Prawns ✓Sambar ✓Chicken/lamb/sabji/chicken Tikka Bhuna Balti ✓Salad ✓Tandoori Chicken ✓Chicken Tikka ✓Rarah Patties ✓Tava Lamb ✓Lamb Jalferazi ✓Machley Jhol ✓Vegetable Massala ✓Dhaba Murghi (from India) ✓Puree ✓Samosa ✓Panir ✓Dine-in ✓Takeaway ✓Indian Cuisine ✓Asian Cuisine ✓Balti Dishes

"Denley's Essence of India offers Indian cuisine and a wine bar that serves award-winning, delicious Indian food with complete satisfaction. Whether you're seeking an exceptional dining experience or wishing to enjoy high-quality takeaway food at home, all within easy reach of Exeter. Their Tandoori dishes are prepared with yoghurt, fresh herbs, and selected spices, then barbecued in the Tandoori oven to impart the full, authentic flavours associated with this signature style of Indian dishes. Their extensive drinks menu features first-class wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. They accept most debit and credit cards for payment. Denley's Essence was voted one of the Top 100 Indian Restaurants in the UK. The restaurant can accommodate up to 65 guests.

2026 Highlights: Denleys Essence of India is an Indian restaurant situated on High Street in Topsham, Exeter, Devon. The restaurant serves traditional and contemporary Indian cuisine, offering dine-in and takeaway options. Its menu includes a variety of chicken, lamb, seafood, fish, prawn and vegetarian dishes, alongside traditional Indian preparations. Menu specialities include chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala, chicken bhuna, chicken saag, chicken chilli, chicken tikka jalfrezi, vegetable curry, bhindi bhaji, tandoori chicken, naan and rice dishes. The restaurant also caters to customers seeking vegan and gluten-free food options. Its dining facilities include table service, seating, reservations and a full bar. Additional facilities include highchairs and wheelchair accessibility."

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Asian Restaurant of the Year in the West Country at Asian Curry Awards 2019-2022
The Best Chef in the South West of England in 2023
5-Star Gold Plaque Award in 2011
Registration 3945827

Menu:

MISCELLANEOUS:
Plain Papadom £1.10
Spicy Papadom £1.10
Chips £3.75
Mint & Yoghurt £1.10
Mango Chutney £1.10
Sweet Red Chilli Sauce £1.10
Onion Salad £1.10
Mixed Pickle £1.10
Curry Sauce £5.50
Kurma Sauce £5.50
Tikka Masala Sauce £5.50
Chapati £2.10
Paratha £3.75
STARTERS:
Chicken Chaat £6.45
Chicken Tikka £6.45
Lamb Tikka £6.95
Sheek Kebab £6.25
Meat Samosa £6.45
Prawns & Puri £7.25
King Prawns & Puri £8.25
GOLDEN OLDIES:
Korma £12.50
Pasanda £12.50
Masala £12.50
Makhani £12.50
Peshwari £12.50
Bhuna Balti £12.50
Bhuna £12.50
Sagg £12.50
Rogan £12.50
Biryani £12.50
Balti £12.50
Jalfrezi £12.50
Chilli Massala £12.50
Dansak £12.50
Patia £12.50
Madras £12.50
Vindaloo £12.50
VEGETARIAN STARTERS:
Salad £1.50
Onion Bhaji £5.95

Discount:

10% Off for Collection

Contact:

01392 875675

Mon-Thu & Sun: 5pm - 10:30pm
Fri-Sun: 5pm - 11pm

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NAMASTE EXETER REVIEWS

A great Indian restaurant in Exeter. Their vegetarian thali meals and Non Veg thali meals is superb. Masala dosa and chutneys are superb. We arrived at 2.45 afternoon and they still served us even though they are closing at 3 PM for noon afternoon break. Staffs are always smiling and serving the guest with utmost respect and cheerful face. Close to city centre. Parking also available within a walking distance.

We had an incredible meal at Namaste tonight! The chilli chicken gravy was perfectly soft and buttery, and the lamb stew was rich and flavourful. The staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere was so welcoming. A definite must-try!.

Being indian it's not easy to find good Indian food in Exeter, Namaste is the 2nd place I found good food at. I had a ghee masala dosa, medu vada and gulab jamun. All of them were good and authentic, especially the sambhar it was exactly how I'd expect it to be in India. Will go again there whenever I get a chance to.

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THE GANDHI REVIEWS

A truly traditional Indian Restaurant including the squeaky wooden trolley, tea light plate warmers and hot face towels! A truly great experience with super service. The food was fresh and so tasty, the chef cooked my lamb tikka passanda exactly how I asked for it and the lamb was so soft and tasty. The staff were happy and very attentive and the place was clean. Many thanks.

one of the best indian food i’ve ever had & the best indian food ive had in england. the service was spectacular!! super friendly, helpful & welcoming but the food was even better. the highlight of the meal would definitely be the chicken tikka, so juicy and so flavorful a 100% MUST order when coming here. the lamb rogan josh & butter chicken were also very very good. it tasted extremely authentic and the amount of meat they put in the curry was super generous. food was also very reasonably priced. i would highly recommend and would say this place is a must visit when coming to exeter.

Eaten at every Indian in Exeter, and I'm sorry but Gandhi is by far the best , staff all so friendly and there chicken madras by far is my favorite have it every month as a treat ! I recommend eating in but takeaway Is just as good.

DENLEY'S ESSENCE OF INDIA REVIEWS

Fantastic food! Really good service too, staff very responsive and keen to make it an enjoyable experience. It's quite compact so we did have to hear the table next to us discussing how big their businesses were and how many times they play golf all night long, but food was really good, we will be returning!.

Fantastic dinner for too at Denley’s. Always such a warm welcome upon arrival and despite not having a reservation, they were able to accommodate us. Definitely recommend booking in advance. Can highly recommend the chef’s specialities. The tamarind dish was divine! They have a good selection to suit all tastes with exquisite mild dishes and some spicy sounding ones for the more adventurous. We really enjoyed our meal and look forward to coming back again soon.

Great experience all round, staff looked after us well, food tasted great and as a bonus they have a loyalty card so I will be returning.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

NAMASTE EXETER Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE GANDHI Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 2.4K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DENLEY'S ESSENCE OF INDIA Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Experience: 8
Reviews Accuracy of 1.0K: 8
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
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