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Indian, Asian, Balti, Bangladeshi
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Enjoyed an outstanding meal at this popular Indian restraunt. It was packed out by 7pm which shows it must be popular with the locals. The waiting staff couldn't have been more attentive. The food was as close to perfect as I have tried anywhere else...in the country. Deep, rich, full flavours, cooked by a kitchen team that knew what they were doing. Not overly expensive and very clean. I would go back. Mr Curry.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent food and wonderful service. I can’t rave about the food enough - simply delicious and sizeable portions. This isn’t a run of the mill Indian restaurant. Well done to all concerned, an excellent establishment. We will be back.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 18 August 2023

Came in one night a few weeks ago after travelling from Wales to visit a family friend and ordered a take away from Chutneys as it was recommended to me. The Garlic Naan i recieved seemed all well until i spotted the colourful fingerprints imprinted...in my food from the chef!!! I was revolted and ended up throwing it away and being hungry that night. My chicken Korma was horrible tasting and not freshly cooked which was a shock to me and i have eaten many kormas everytjme i travel. Extremely disgusted and should have gone to the other Indian Restaurant Aroma but was too late and my money was already spent.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 14 August 2023

Chutney's is always a great place to eat. The varied menu is delivered consistently so once you find dishes you like you can always count on them next time. Efficient, no-nonsense service every time. Our table of friends were well looked after and everyone enjoyed...their food.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 June 2023 via mobile

Lovely food. Best naan breads. Nice atmosphere and service. Evening meal with old friends who we hadn't seen for ages thanks to lockdowns and covid. We all agreed Chutneys was an excellent choice

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 6 June 2023

Obviously a very popular Indian restaurant. We arrived at 6.30 ( the only reservation time we could get ) on a Friday. It was very busy and we were shown our table for 4 very quickly. As the whole meal was quick, because unbeknown to...us, our table had to be vacated by 8pm!. We had to rush our meal and drinks towards that time deadline. good food, obvioulsly popular but crowded and rushed. Not very relaxingMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 16 May 2023 via mobile

Fantastic food, if you want something more than most Indian restaraunts , then Chutneys is for you. I have been here a few and have never been disappointed. Great food, reasonably priced, good service.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 6 May 2023

Spotlessly clean, very welcoming and friendly staff and the food was excellent. Always popular. you always need to book. Looking forward to our next visit

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 29 April 2023 via mobile

Gorgeous food, perfect service,and a lovely environment. At one end of town worth the walk great staff too thank you for your attention

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 10 April 2023

Fantastic meal. Excellent and quick service and the food was exquisite. If we didn’t live so far away would definitely come back again. One of the best Indians we’ve ever had!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 6 February 2023 via mobile

We decided on a Chutneys take away to celebrate a special occasion. Nearly £60 ordered, had to chase the delivery and then found a rather significant (size of a teaspoon) sharp bone, which was well hidden and subsequently got lodged in the roof of my...husbands mouth. I emailed almost immediately but still no reply 4 days later.. very disappointing.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 23 December 2022 via mobile

I work away a lot for my job, but this food is the bar above the top one! In my opinion one of the best in the country. Amazing food amazing service amazing time either in house or takeaway Enjoy

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 30 October 2022

We had heard such good things about Chutneys……. well all I can say is if you want to be hassled and pressured to eat and go then Churneys is the place for you. At the time of booking we were offered 6.30 or 8.30 we...opted for 6.30. We arrived promptly, no welcome just shown to the table. Within seconds of sitting down the waiter appeared to take drinks order. There is fast service and there is give us a chance to sit down! That set the tone for the rest of the meal. Within 2 minutes of being seated another waiter appeared to take our order. Again there’s quick service and there is the distinct feeling that it was being done double quick time. We ordered poppadoms , they arrived within seconds, 5 minutes later the waiter reappears and tries to take them away. Hang on a minute we are enjoying these and would like to finish them. The response from our speedy Gonzales waiter…” We need to clear the table make space your Main course is ready”. So we took the remaining poppadoms off the serving dish and it was whisked away and main course plonked down. No sooner had we taken our last forkful in he swooped …no niceties like “ how was it for you folks” not a chance. Off he trotted with our plates. Plonk ..ah that would be the dessert menu then …not a word was said. He stood there expectantly, the time was 19.50. No dessert thanks, we still had wine to finish. Speedy Gonzales “ have you finished the next people are here for your table! It was 8pm. There were four of us all new to the area and now local residents. As the saying goes the only thing you can’t recover is first impressions. This first impression was a shocker. Four customers lost for good.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 28 October 2022

Went with friends to this rather disappointing restaurant, it had been picked because of the high number of good reviews on TripAdvisor. The quality of the food reminded of a cheap takeaway but with higher prices. The premises lacked ambiance this might be because of...the low ceilings. When one of our group complained about the very tough Lamb, the waiter muttered something and more or less just shrugged his shoulders. Won’t be going for a revisit.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 19 October 2022 via mobile

Beautiful contemporary restaurant with a nice modern, clean and cosy interior. Many Dishes are original and interesting, but some classics are there too. Food quality is lovely and service is excellent

Date of visit: October 2022
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I just went onto their website......they are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The no. Is 01747 852585
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My understanding is they are, you could always call them.... ‭01747 852585‬
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Yes, Chutneys offers takeaway services.

Chutneys is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4