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Passage To India

Restaurant Meal takeaway Indian restaurant Asian restaurant South asia restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Meal takeaways in Crewe


Address

34-36 Nantwich Rd, Cheshire, Crewe CW2 6AD, United Kingdom

Website

www.passagetoindiarestaurant.com

Contact

+44 1270 214878

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (856 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 5 to 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 5 to 11:30 PM
  • Monday: 5 to 11:30 PM

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  • 5/5 Mr B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely Indian restaurant with some nice unique dishes. Haven't been here for years and it is better than it was (it was good before). Nice to see a place keeping up their standards and even improving on them. Two people with two drinks each poppadoms and main courses came to 60 quid. The quality of the food was really nice with the lamb very tender and the chicken not dry. Defo on our eating list for the future, considering as well the close proximity to the railway it is a very nice atmosphere they have created
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David C. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic atmosphere. Really enjoyed the food and the price was amazing
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Foad I. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Indian food. Prices are average but the portions are really good. The service is not bad but I guess it depends on how busy it is. However the staff is friendly. All in all, worth a visit and it's good value for money. In terms of the quality of the food, I personally can't complain. We were a party of 6 and had mixed reviews so it comes down to choices and taste. The presentation however was really good and the chutneys were definitely worth trying.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sheri W. 2 years ago on Google
    It is a very cosy Indian style restaurant. There are transparent separations between tables, feeling very comfortable and safe in this COVID time. The food It is not authentic, but very delicious. I will come with my friends again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Graham D. 6 months ago on Google • 211 reviews
    Lovely food. I had my usual lamb vindaloo. The meat was tender with no fat and both the smell and taste were exceptional. The service lacked any energy and it felt like they were going through the motions. Diet coke must have been out of a bottle opened last week as it was flat.

  • 4/5 Koen B. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice food! Lamb is a bit dry. Service is quite slow. Still good experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Weronika H. 2 years ago on Google
    Love it ,always a lot of people but food on time ,great atmosphere and tasty food, we love to eat spicy 🔥🔥🔥 food so they do more spices for Us ,thank You .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandra K. 1 year ago on Google • 68 reviews
    The food was really delicious, we had the set menu for two and it was loads of food. The service was really good and the serving fast. No booking needed I would definitely recommend it !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paula T. 8 months ago on Google • 125 reviews
    Excellent tasty food with a beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. We really enjoyed our evening we will return soon.

  • 5/5 Shelley L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere, great service. Food is amazing. Great price only downside was drinks were abit flat. Tables still have dividers between them so it does feel abit cramped but cosy. Would advise to book in advance as it was busy, even for a Wednesday evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave A. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the only Indian that actually still gives you a decent amount of meat in your curry. Honestly I didn't have high hopes (but that's my cynical side when it comes to food) but this place is seriously good. The food was super tasty, portions were good. Little slow to deliver but it was a weekend and to be honest, when it's this good I'm happy to wait. Will be back. Thanks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian W. 1 month ago on Google • 55 reviews New
    Fantastic quality food. Attentive and friendly staff. Extremely good value.

  • 2/5 Miinamiix3 2 weeks ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    Food used to be really good but the last 3/4 orders were honestly not great but today tops it off. Chicken chatt off the chart spicy and extremely dry, chicken Tikka masala was split and I'm 99% sure the coconut milk used was off overall the curry tastes sour and off. Onion bahji were ok.

  • 5/5 Habiba C. 1 month ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Brilliant restaurant, the food was delicious and the staff were extremely friendly. I would say their website needs updating because the prices are double when you see the restaurant menu. Lovely atmosphere too.

  • 2/5 Rick N. 1 month ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    The food was great but the experience poor. Ordered online at 1815 for two people with the pick up time of 1905. Arrived at 1900 and wasn’t able to collect the food as it wasn’t ready until well after 1935. No acknowledgment that it was late. Lots of people in the waiting area also waiting for their food too so it seems the restaurant has a problem with their online side of the business and actually handling order volume. Victim of their own success?

  • 1/5 Steph 1 month ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    Ordered online and then proceeded to wait for over 1 hour, people cane in and ordered in person and took their meals before us.. won't bother again !!

  • 3/5 Hope B. 1 month ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Victims of their own success. Firstly, the food is tasty. Sauces are thick, meat is good quality and food is, overall, nice. Nothing out of this world but nice... however, we ordered a collection for 19:05 and we were still waiting for it 35 minutes later. The restaurant is incredibly busy with people constantly coming in. Those wishing to collect takeaway are squished against the bar while streams of people come in and out as the waiting area seats are all full of people who are waiting for a table. The servers don't apologise, just leave you awkwardly standing there and avoid eye contact. If you ask for an update, you're told "one minute please,mam" and then they walk off, never to be seen again. They were more receptive to my male partner and other patrons who were more forceful with asking for their food but I was left waiting without answers for far too long. They need a MUCH better system. They were still taking orders on the phone while people were waiting up to an hour for their meals in the restaurant and on collection. Their backlog must be immense and I imagine they have a lot of unhappy customers who feel like I do. Food - 8/10 Service - 2/10

  • 4/5 Peter W. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place to get a curry in Crewe. Very popular and decent choice and quality of food.

  • 5/5 EM C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice friendly staff , generous portions . We called in for the first time after the Crewe v Mansfield Game . And shall call in again on our Away travels .

  • 5/5 Linda W. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place! Food is always great. The staff are friendly and service is quick. The place is set up with screens between the tables for protection against the virus. Parking is in the block across the road and is free after 6pm. You will be very happy you visited. I will go again and again....

  • 1/5 Donna J. 2 years ago on Google
    Do not bother!! The miserable waiter could not of been less welcoming he was not interested in our dining experience, period. He was sullen rude, coughing & yawning throughout the time he was serving us he really did not want to be there.! He should have been ensuring that our order was correct & that our experience was a pleasant one, nothing could be furtive from the reality! Given that most of us are only just venturing out to eat after the restrictions of Covid & that our hard earned money doesn’t go as far, we are told the hospitality trade are eager to welcome customers back, our experience here was very disappointing. The starters were very nice served hot & enjoyed by all 7 of us but, the main meals arrived piecemeal & 1 meal did not arrive until 20 minutes after the rest of the party by which time the sides were cold. Only to find there were chick peas in the dish that were not mentioned in the dishes description & as I’m allergic I was unable to eat it at all! By this time the rest of the party had finished their meals. It then took forever to get the bill & then ages to sort that out £240 never to be seen again, hard earned cash, most disappointing.

  • 1/5 jatin k. 2 years ago on Google
    Will not recommend to any person. Very slow and bad service.so unhygienic. Trash food. Told them to make it spicy but they didn’t do a thing. Very dissatisfied, literally ruined my whole meal with the family. Didn’t have a whiskey glasses to serve. Salad isn’t fresh at all. No manner to serve as well. Third class service

  • 3/5 Taylor L. 2 years ago on Google
    Just a little bit confused about who thought this poppadom was acceptable when sending the order out, doubt you’d get this in the restaurant only on takeaway as they know this is unacceptable.

  • 5/5 Deborah 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you for the amazing indian. Loved it. I ordered it on line but not put full address phoned up and it was delivered 15 minutes later. Fab service

  • 1/5 Amy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Food arrived 40 minutes after receiving text to say it was out for delivery. Nann was soggy. Food was Luke warm at best. Chicken tikka was hard and dry.

  • 1/5 Langy 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve had a takeaway twice from this place. Nov 21 and it was very nice. However last night I ordered for the family and it was truly awful. The order was an hour late and the chicken was incredibly hard. It came across like the entire meal had been reheated. We have all woken up this morning with upset stomachs so due to this we will be avoiding this place in the future.

  • 5/5 William C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food. Southern Indian Garlic Mirchi was outstanding with fine tender lamb and a sauce that packed a punch. Very friendly service. Best curry I have had for several years.

  • 1/5 carol f. 1 year ago on Google
    When we went to the restaurant at the beginning of this month it was lovely we couldn’t fault it. The delivery that we had tonight for the whole family was not worth the £57.85 we paid, not up to standard the meat in all the meals were dry, the rice and chips were cold our son had fried chicken as he’s not keen on curry’s this was like eating leather not impressed at all. We will not be going or ordering food from there again

  • 5/5 Lone H. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was absolutely spot on so thank you so much, everything was piping hot tasty and fresh. My only criticism and it is only minor, they sent me a Chicken Tikka and I asked for a Lamb Tikka, no big deal it was lovely I just prefer Lamb. I will definitely go again as the food is lovely.

  • 2/5 Liala R. 1 year ago on Google
    I used to really enjoy comming here but now the food has gone downhill really bad. The only good dish is the chicken tikka everything else was so so bland. Birthday ruined because me and my friend did not like the food here, not worth paying almost £50.

  • 5/5 Abi B. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered from here because our usual takeaway (The Ganges) weren’t taking orders. It was so much better!!! It felt like real effort went in: The veggie dishes had multiple types of veg in, the meat dishes had lots of pieces of meat and the spice levels and flavouring were spot on.

  • 4/5 NITHIN T. 9 months ago on Google
    Decent Indian menu with great atmosphere and good service.

  • 4/5 Mat C. 10 months ago on Google
    Food was beautiful. I felt a little robbed as we had 2 drinks, 2 mains with a rice and small bread. £50.... £15 per main is a lot of money for such a small amount of meat.

  • 3/5 Philip J. 11 months ago on Google
    We were a bit rushed at the beginning when we went in the curry we ordered, which turned out extremely hot and spicy. we originally thought they had changed the recipe but had to ask in the end, and they had got ours mixed up. we then had to ask again on paying as the manager didn't seem very interested he did, however, refund some of the meal, but we didn't enjoy it, and when we paid, they weren't particularly bothered as we left .The rice was lovely and naan .

  • 1/5 Irshad N. 9 months ago on Google
    The service is so pathetic in this restaurant, beyond imagination. Waiter/ attender attitude and behaviour is so so rude - he says , “you got to order all drinks, starters , main course in one go as he has other things to do and he is very busy. He cannot come again and again.” That too when there is only 3 tables occupied including us. Other waiter/ attender comes and talks and within 5 mins he asks 5 time about - whether we have order main course or not in advance along with Starters. Rude behavior, ill mannered, no customer service is the motto of this restaurant. I would request all that when you go please check at the counter before hand about their policy of serving food - As per them, its their policy to take all the orders in one go as they all are very busy in empty restaurant with some or other work!!! No complains about quality of food and ambience !! Pretty satisfactory !!! Think more than twice before visiting this restaurant !!!!

  • 3/5 jo “jo” m. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely awful service. We waited half hour and had to remind the staff we were still waiting for our poppadums, despite tables that arrived after us getting theirs. It was 2 hours before we got our mains. We kept getting told it was next on the trolley.

  • 5/5 Rachelle C. 6 months ago on Google
    Delivery was prompt and well packaged. Driver very polite. Meal was hot. Great portions and fabulous flavours. The lamb was melt in the mouth. Given extra poppadom and chutney. Thank you. Would highly recommend and will order again soon.

  • 5/5 Merlin P. 7 months ago on Google
    Been in England for 5 years and having eaten at many good Indian restaurants, including Mowgli, I can safely say, A Passage to India rates number 1 on my list for the most authentic Indian food. The waiters are very attentive and the service was quick even though the restaurant was almost full. The only thing I would fault is the fact that the tables are quite close to each other and that doesn't allow for a nice quiet dinner.

  • 5/5 Andy F. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place. Meals were fantastic. Visiting the area with a good friend. Called in after our pool game.

  • 5/5 Michael W. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was brilliant staff are very helpfull

  • 5/5 Nicky T. 3 years ago on Google
    Really lovely restaurant and takeaway. The food is always tasty and you have the option to increase the heat! We’ve just had a lockdown delivery and it was great.

  • 5/5 Tina S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best local curry .. love this place

  • 5/5 Kyle B. 3 years ago on Google
    Would recommend without a shadow of a doubt, absolutely wonderful customer service; with a high level of precision of social distancing measures from each staff member! Would go again in heartbeat

  • 5/5 Marash 9. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing. Went for Valentine's day 2020 prior to Lockdown. Amazing meal dining in. Ordered today for delivery during lockdown and have to say just as amazing as dining in, really lovely hot meal. Would highly recommend!!

  • 5/5 Sheila M. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered takeaway. The food was delivered within the timescale quoted on the app. Piping hot, large portions and absolutely gorgeous. We had chicken tikka balti and chicken rogan josh. Highly recommend. Definitely our favourite

  • 5/5 Giles O. 3 years ago on Google
    Passage to India was recommend to me by a passer-by. As I am on business, I do not know Crewe at all. I was delighted to discover that Passage to India is a top quality Indian restaurant. Every member of staff was very attentive, I couldn't have asked for better service. The food was up to very high standards. Would love to visit again.

  • 3/5 cherie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Really didn't enjoy my passanda it eas way too sweet and way too thick but my partner enjoyed his passanda, rice was pleasant but chips were awful service was shocking and and waiter never came back when second lot of drinks were ordered with food

  • 5/5 Nicole B. 3 years ago on Google
    We had the fusion starter, which had a great and sizeable collection of food, on a sizzling plate so we began our evening happily. We then had a mixed special main each, and shared rice and naan. The flavours were delectable, portions excellent and we left very full and satisfied. Great value for money. The pandemic protections are very careful and well thought out. AMAZING

  • 5/5 Susan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Just had a lovely meal thank you xx

  • 4/5 Jonathan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice Indian food, you order always to much, but all the food was really nice.

  • 1/5 Elizabeth E. 4 years ago on Google
    Ordered food for delivery at 19.45pm and we are still waiting for it at 22.27pm! Have tried to call multiple times but line is continuously engaged. If the restaurant can't handle the amount of orders taken either online or telephone then do not offer this service! We have spent our Valentine's night waiting! I would not recommend this restaurant for delivery.

  • 5/5 Jenny m. 3 years ago on Google
    I had the Chicken Tikka Korai which was amazing. Lots of flavours. Large portion size. Delivered in the virus lockdown which was most appreciated.

  • 5/5 Michael B. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place to eat. Very good quality food and excellent service. There were 9 of the family and we all had no issues with the food and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

  • 4/5 surria c. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food and great staff. Very clean inside

  • 5/5 Dave C. 3 years ago on Google
    First takeaway order since the lockdown began, ordered meal at 5-40 pm delivered in less than 20 minutes, food was hit and delicious, first class service ?

  • 5/5 Sir L. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Indian in Crewe imho. Had the set meal for 2. Food just kept coming we enjoyed it all. Good value too. Nice staff and pleasant atmosphere. Will eat here again

  • 2/5 Adam B. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered twice from here. The pilau rice was always too sweet. The tikka massala and the balti were both too sweet too, like you could taste the sugar.

  • 5/5 JD J. 4 years ago on Google
    Prawns,my favourite food here

  • 5/5 Chris C. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was very good, portions were too big for me, but the taste is Amazing, would definitely recommend this restaurant, can't wait to visit again.

  • 5/5 Ant H. 4 years ago on Google
    The best curry house around! Travel from Stoke every time to come here!

  • 4/5 Chris H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, staff were excellent

  • 5/5 alison c. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good food and service, thank you

  • 2/5 elaine m. 4 years ago on Google
    was diappointed with xmas dinner and the sevice was not good ,,we were ignoted for ages before starter arrived and then after was asked twice if id had my starter my main course was cremated steak asked to take dessert home allthat was a pound shop xmas pudding

  • 5/5 Janet G. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic

  • 5/5 Amanda F. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good food

  • 5/5 Lynn W. 4 years ago on Google
    Had my husband's birthday party there on Saturday night Staff and food were Amazing would definitely choose to have another party there couldn't fault anything thanks to all the Staff for a brilliant night xxxxxx

  • 5/5 Sophie G. 4 years ago on Google
    Went for a last minute meal on Christmas eve! Food was great like it is everytime.

  • 4/5 Martyn S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, good service and value

  • 5/5 andrew r. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food, would reccomend

  • 5/5 Felix L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice people exceptional quality of food and will hope to get back here again very soon

  • 4/5 Dave B. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly and quick.

  • 3/5 Mark R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, very poor service

  • 5/5 Pete B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly staff.lovely food .first time there but will be going there again ?

  • 4/5 Gary C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent menu with different dishes to the usual

  • 5/5 Si 4 years ago on Google
    Their takeaway stuff is just as nice as their dine in stuff, highly recommended and just a minute walk from the train station.

  • 4/5 Ian P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice food service excellent

  • 1/5 Michael D. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    As you can see from the photo, the food was delivered after it had been dropped by the driver or staff, curry split. The grease around the chicken chatt is evidence of the fact this had been packaged a long time ago. Phoned for a replacement (which they agreed at 19:11), it’s now been over 50 minutes with no sign of the replacement. Called for a refund and they advised I need to wait as they are busy and that they will call me back. If delivery states any longer than 60 minutes I would avoid as they just can’t deal with the volume of orders they receive. 60 minutes or less and it’s usually bob on!

  • 5/5 Millie B. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Can’t fault whatsoever! Forgot to add something on to my online order, called up and they put it all on free of charge! 🙏🏼 Fast delivery especially to a new build estate! Food was brilliant! Would HIGHLY recommend, only place we will order Indian from😊

  • 2/5 Carrie 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Ordered tandoori chicken wasn’t expecting it too be on the bone, as my son had the same meal an hour before me. It was very dry and tasteless, the chips were cremated all crispy like scraps from a chippy. Over all not a great experience at all. Bombay is the best for Indian food in Crewe!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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