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Cardamom Avant Garde Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Meal takeaway Diner Indian restaurant Delivery service Fine dining restaurant Indian takeaway Modern indian restaurant

😠 Probably the worst Indian dining experience we have ever had. The place was so noisy we were having to lean towards each other to have a conversation. The lights were way too bright. The food had a metallic taste and they are not licensed for alcohol which they do not make clear. People often mention service, Indian, time, curry, great, restaurant, friendly, good, staff, meal,


Address

2 Swan St, Alcester B49 5DP, United Kingdom

Website

cardamomindiancuisine.com

Contact

+44 1789 765859

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (303 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (16) Indian (16) time (15) curry (13) great (13) restaurant (13) friendly (12) good (12) staff (11) meal (9)
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  • 5/5 Queen D. 2 years ago on Google • 312 reviews
    Probably the best curry I've had so far in Alcester. They dont serve alcohol but you can take your own and the food was DELICIOUS! Huge portions which is great because I finished rest off for breakfast 😅 staff were really friendly and helpful. Will be going again soon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow what can I say first time at cardamom Alcester will not be the last time food was stunning accommodated my friends dietary needs. Massive shout out to Chino who was a gentleman start to finish couldn’t recommend more!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Cannot explain the quality enough food was fantastic. If I could id give more stars I would! Staff where welcoming and friendly. Meat was tender tasted fresh and full of flavour. Thank you for your great service, definitely will be returning again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara W. 1 year ago on Google
    We came on holiday and went for a family dinner at Cardamom, the food was fantastic quality, the best curry we have eaten! Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Wish we lived nearer so we could go back more often! We were amazed at the variation of flavours and all of us tried curry’s that we had never heard of before but they were excellent! Fantastic evening!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elaine R. 2 years ago on Google
    I'd just like to say I've ordered from this Indian 3 times now and every time the food as been beautiful. Tonight at short notice even when they were really busy they managed to do extra for me in a fast time so that the meal I had ordered was not ruined. They always put extra in which I feel is such a nice gesture. The place is immaculate and they are really welcoming. I highly recommend them and the food is really good value for money
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel E. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent. Best Balti I've had in years. Servings were plentiful, ingredients were of a high quality and it was all really well cooked. Delivery was quick and friendly. We've been struggling to find a good Indian takeaway since moving to the area recently, but we've finally found it - Cardamom will definitely be our new go-to takeaway.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mark H. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the worst Indian dining experience we have ever had. The place was so noisy we were having to lean towards each other to have a conversation. The lights were way too bright. The food had a metallic taste and they are not licensed for alcohol which they do not make clear.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 PH P. 1 year ago on Google • 520 reviews
    It's conveniently located on the main street. The BYOB Indian restaurant is nicely designed, clean, and comfortable. Service staff is welcoming and friendly when we arrive! Good selections on the menu with different tandoori and curry dishes. The papadom & condiments starters are nice; the naan bread and Malay curry is well seasoned and delicious! The pilau rice is bit undercooked, with plenty of dried-rice! My spicy madras mixed tandoori meat Balti is average in taste and the lamb and prawns are overcooked...else the chicken is tender and well cooked! Overall there's still room for improvements, although this seems popular for the locals, and it's reasonably priced!

  • 5/5 Martin S. 2 months ago on Google • 171 reviews New
    Ohhhh my god just ordered chicken chat,chicken spinach Balti madras, plus naan bread delivered earlier than expected,and ohh my god I've eaten Currys for a long time all over the midlands,and this is up there with anything I've ever had B4,thankyou will definitely be back

  • 3/5 Tony J. 5 months ago on Google • 151 reviews
    This restaurant isn't your typical Indian, it's far too bright and more like a take away waiting area.The service was good and the food was excellent, with large portions. Only soft drinks are available but you can take your own drinks .The cost was reasonable.

  • 5/5 Peter L. 7 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Met friends for a meal out and the food was delicious. Lots of choice and the portion size was very generous. I had a salmon dish which was fantastic. My wife had Garlic Lamb Tikka which was also lovely. We had Prawn on Puree as starters. It is a BYO so that is another great selling point. We parked in the car park just around the corner, behind the restaurant, which is free and only a short walk away.

  • 3/5 Jon G. 5 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Popped in for dinner at the BYO curry house with the family as we were staying nearby. It was empty and absolutely freezing when we arrived around 6:30pm on a weekday. It must have been 15 or 16 degrees in there, and it stayed like that for the duration (I guess it is too costly for them to heat such a large space). That and the speaker distorting above our table somewhat detracted from the atmosphere... Friendly service and pretty decent standard Indian restaurant food (but definitely, and probably thankfully, nothing 'avant garde' about it!) Seemed to be just the one guy taking takeaway orders and waiting tables so it took a while to get the bill, but otherwise it was ok.

  • 5/5 Claire C. 3 months ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    Amazing Indian takeaway! Always perfect

  • 5/5 Chris O. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Loved it

  • 3/5 Clare S. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Cardamoms is good value for money and the food is very tasty. You have to take your own drink, which I don't mind but may put some people off. The waiting staff are friendly and helpful. Friday nights seem to be the time for large numbers of young people to get together for a meal, which is great, but the noise in the restaurant is terrible. I couldn't hear the person sitting next to me, let alone the rest of our party. Not the place for an intimate meal for two but great for a meet up with your mates.

  • 5/5 Chris M. 6 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    The food here is excellent. Really liked the peshawari naan with honey, great for mopping up the very tasty curries we had!

  • 5/5 omar h. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Food was delicious, second time I’ve eaten here and I will say I am very impressed.

  • 5/5 William M. 7 months ago on Google
    Excellent Indian food. As an American I was very surprised by the Chicken Tikka Masala. In England it is very sweet instead of savory and does not use coconut milk but it was still very good. Everything else was delicious. 5/5

  • 5/5 Lisa P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very warm atmosphere, brilliant service with attentive waiters, food tasted fresh with a lot of flavour.

  • 5/5 Brian M. 2 years ago on Google
    Dropped in on a Friday evening, they were obviously busy but found us a table. All the staff were polite and friendly, the service was speedy. Food was decent, lots of choices, but they would pretty much make up anything you asked for, prices as expected for dining in (about 20% more than the take away). We took our own wine. Nice, but fairly small restaurant, clean and bright.

  • 5/5 Paul S. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here on Saturday night! It was super busy but great service, wonderful food and atmosphere. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options too. There was no rush for us to leave at the end of the meal and we were made to feel super welcome! 100% recommend! Thanks and when we are back in Alcester we will be back!

  • 5/5 Kathleen D. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a Friday night takeout from the Cardamom. First we had a few questions about the menu and had emailed the restaurant, the manager kindly called me back to answer our questions. This was a really good experience and everything about this place is a class act, from the way the place looks, the menu, customer service and most important of all, the food which was wonderful. Great work by the chef and the staff there and our new favourite Indian

  • 5/5 paul c. 6 months ago on Google
    New to Alcester and tried a takeaway from here for the first time, the food arrived early, was piping hot, and every dish tasted amazing, the chicken tikka naga was superb and had a nice kick to it, will definitely be eating here regularly, excellent.

  • 5/5 Maurice M. 7 months ago on Google
    First time used their delivery service usually will have a takeaway and was not disappointed! Courier was friendly and polite and food was amazing as always Hot fresh with extra bits we didn’t order like popadoms and pakoras salad and dips Portions are generous and value for money

  • 5/5 Leanne L. 1 year ago on Google
    After many poor experiences with different Indian restaurants, my partner and I were happy to find Cardamon, now our new regular. The food tastes amazing, I'm not poorly the following day, and the prices are great! Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Toni O. 8 months ago on Google
    Had a takeaway from here Wednesday while staying somewhere near. They couldn't deliver as the place I was at is new & not recognised on maps. I collected & they bought the food out to me in.I noticed when we got back that they also added extras for free. Friendly staff, helpfull with my questions over the phone and lovely food

  • 5/5 S Smith (Trust S. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you !!! NEVER ! Have I had a anything less than a perfect meal from the Cardamon I would say that their pathia is the best I have tasted, we love trying new dishes each time we visit too The staff are always friendly, welcoming & thorough nothing is too much trouble be it a take away or a dine in we have always with our exception had impeccable perfect service. When delivering to my parents the drive took the time to chat to them & check they were ok my dad who has recently passed away used to have the hottest on the menu ! He loved his curry nights & loved supporting a local business. It’s funny when you think the cardamon have been involved in nearly all my family’s celebrations, it’s a tradition now on birthdays we have a cardamon take away Thanks for great meals & for helping to make great memories at our family celebrations. See you soon

  • 5/5 Alison R. 8 months ago on Google
    They fitted us in as a walk in, we were visiting our daughter who was working at Ragley Hall for the weekend. The food was fast, hot, very tasty, and prices are super reasonable when we compare to our locals in the west mids. We will go again if in the area.

  • 5/5 Darren L. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food. Always amazing. We generally get take away but we have eaten in also which was great. Nice touch that we often get a complementary starter or side with our order for take away.

  • 5/5 Ghan S. 10 months ago on Google
    Went there for lunch today, Amazing food, the garlic naan was very tasty, chicken korma is delicious, very good service and the restaurant is very beautiful. Must visit it is the best Indian restaurants in this area.

  • 5/5 Julian C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Indian. We came for a friends birthday and it was such a lovely place. Really nice atmosphere. Jango was a lovely waiter and made sure our meal was perfect. They even brought out a lovely birthday dessert for our little girls 4th birthday.

  • 5/5 Amanda A. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning food and service. Recently moved to Alcester and not a huge fan of curry, but was blown away by you guys. Gorgeous restaurant - great ambiance - stunning presentation with impeccable service. Will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Harry W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a takeaway from here late on a Sunday. Food and service was excellent. Will definitely go for a sit in next time as the deal is a real winner on a Tuesday, unlike other curry houses who have removed their curry rice and naan deals recently!

  • 5/5 Glenn W. 10 months ago on Google
    In all honesty this delivered meal ranks as one of the best we have ever had. Very fresh, hot on delivery, which was also on time. Very friendly and polite staff. I can very easily recommend Cardamom Avant Garde Indian Cuisine. The award winning Chicken Tikka Masala is a must. Every dish I ordered was spot on. I only wish they were based in Kent.

  • 5/5 Howard V. 1 year ago on Google
    Turned up at 6.00pm on a weekday without a reservation but no problem. Our group of 5 was quickly seated. There is convenient car parking at the side of the restaurant & although Cardamom is not licensed, a quick visit to the local supermarket provided a good range of beverages. The food selected was attractively served & tasted delicious. When coupled with the attentive service & value for money prices, we will certainly be visiting again soon.

  • 5/5 John B. 10 months ago on Google
    This was my first meal at The Cardamom Restaurant with friends and without any doubt it was a total win for us. I'm sure this will not be our last visit to the restaurant we were all very impressed with the food and the service I would definitely recommend this Indian restaurant as one of the finest in the surrounding area. Just checking in diary now to see when we can arrange our next feast.

  • 5/5 George H. 1 year ago on Google
    We love coming to the Cardamon, best curry house around! My dad travels from London just to come & have a curry here with us kids & my daughter is a big fan too.. she loves a good curry & this is her favourite place! We are actually coming tonight & we can’t wait!!

  • 5/5 Elaine P. 1 year ago on Google
    Refurbishment is very tasteful and done to a high standard. Staff were friendly and well informed regarding food allergies High cleanliness and hygiene standards Food was excellent. Well presented, hot and delicious Definitely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Alestra 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful friendly staff, exceptional, authentic delicious Indian cuisine. Soft and gentle environment, no frills, clean, calm and relaxing. It’s definitely my favourite Indian restaurant in Alcester

  • 5/5 T 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Great place to order from! Quick service, amazing food and polite staff - would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Terence F. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Great place 1st time Friday night visiting the area with friends had great time really good good and good atmosphere special place highly recommended


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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