I have been coming here for more years than I care to remember and it is always a lovely place with great food at the right price.
Anne Marvin-Green
Food was decent quality and good value for money. Service was excellent.Only thing that spoiled the atmosphere was a young lady at a table close by who had a very loud voice and treated us all to continued use of the eff word!
Russell S
Third visit to Samad in the last 18 months. Great food, great service (Even on New Years Eve) friendly, attentive staff, lovely clientele (yobbo free) Quite an intimate dining experience compared to other Indian restaurants in the area. No niggles whatsoever.
Peter Suijker
Nice place for decent Indian/Bangladesh food. Portion size is average, service is great. Too bad we were the only guests on a Monday.
Andrew Smith
The food was ok and eaten most of it. But we had the peppers and onions and they was off. We complained and the manager didn't believe us and bit rude. Also one of the cooks went to the loo and did a number 2 and didn't wash his hands. I knew this because I was waiting for the loo.
Lilly Mooncat
We've had many deliveries from this restaurant and every time the food has been absolutely incredible, every single dish! Every dish tastes different and with intense flavour The delivery was fast and very friendly every time.Vegetarian options: We only eat vegetarian food and there are always enough great delicious options
Adrian Sanderson
Overall poor.Main gripes: garnishes with poppadoms; 1 onions (ok), 2 watery yoghurt (can't be bothered or don't know how to make raihta or add any embellishment), 3 red sweet liquid (what is this sticky stuff? No-one knew.), 4 syrupy mango liquid (it's a guess, but we think it was a mango chutney impression...from a large, cheap catering jar backstage). Overall, yuck!Main dishes; generic sauce with ALL dishes, simply "tweaked" for each. A much repeated story, which gave....a dansak with no lentils, rogan josh no peppers, dopiaze no onions...chicken tikka not marinated no lemon, lamb tough.Wish I could find a good curry house. Don't give these people your custom.
roger hall
Had a takeaway yesterday first class all items cooked well and very tastyVegetarian options: Wide selection and well cooked
M M
Whilst the food was fine, not great but fine; the decor and staff attitude was awful with one issue. When we arrived it was obvious that a take away was being prepared so a male member of staff felt it ok and a good image to throw down the stairs a bag of salad that it supposed to be for a customer. Myself and my guests (possible delivery customers) saw this. In fact it was centimetre from us as we walked in.The carpets look dirty and need taking away to make it clean. The decor is too old looking for today’s customers who expect much higher standards. A place like yours in such a prime location would do very well with an update and fresh look. I will come back when you do and improve on your scores on the doors number. Thank you
On the whole very good but beware if you are disabled there are steep stairs leading up to the dining area which is on the first floor.
Mandy Frisby
The food was lovely, would definitely recommend.The chicken and lamb in both of the dishes we ordered was very tender. The starters and sides were also very nice. All in all very good value for money.
Charles Tompkin
Lovely food and venue, nice staff
Paul Ross
Samad Cottage has managed to stand the test of time. It opened in 1984. They have managed to maintain their high standards throughout the period. The restaurant is situated in the heart of Old Dronfield and has 3 fantastic pubs, all within walking distance to the restaurant. It's important to state that the restaurant is upstairs and may not be suitable for people who are disabled. Well done, Ali and your fantastic team.
309joanner
Poor service, booked table online but no confirmation & popped in to check it was ok, which it was. Arrived on time & sat waiting downstairs for 20 minutes not taken to table & it was freezing- no heating on so walked out
Fantastic food and service as always.
I have been coming here for more years than I care to remember and it is always a lovely place with great food at the right price.
Food was decent quality and good value for money. Service was excellent.Only thing that spoiled the atmosphere was a young lady at a table close by who had a very loud voice and treated us all to continued use of the eff word!
Third visit to Samad in the last 18 months. Great food, great service (Even on New Years Eve) friendly, attentive staff, lovely clientele (yobbo free) Quite an intimate dining experience compared to other Indian restaurants in the area. No niggles whatsoever.
Nice place for decent Indian/Bangladesh food. Portion size is average, service is great. Too bad we were the only guests on a Monday.
The food was ok and eaten most of it. But we had the peppers and onions and they was off. We complained and the manager didn't believe us and bit rude. Also one of the cooks went to the loo and did a number 2 and didn't wash his hands. I knew this because I was waiting for the loo.
We've had many deliveries from this restaurant and every time the food has been absolutely incredible, every single dish! Every dish tastes different and with intense flavour The delivery was fast and very friendly every time.Vegetarian options: We only eat vegetarian food and there are always enough great delicious options
Overall poor.Main gripes: garnishes with poppadoms; 1 onions (ok), 2 watery yoghurt (can't be bothered or don't know how to make raihta or add any embellishment), 3 red sweet liquid (what is this sticky stuff? No-one knew.), 4 syrupy mango liquid (it's a guess, but we think it was a mango chutney impression...from a large, cheap catering jar backstage). Overall, yuck!Main dishes; generic sauce with ALL dishes, simply "tweaked" for each. A much repeated story, which gave....a dansak with no lentils, rogan josh no peppers, dopiaze no onions...chicken tikka not marinated no lemon, lamb tough.Wish I could find a good curry house. Don't give these people your custom.
Had a takeaway yesterday first class all items cooked well and very tastyVegetarian options: Wide selection and well cooked
Whilst the food was fine, not great but fine; the decor and staff attitude was awful with one issue. When we arrived it was obvious that a take away was being prepared so a male member of staff felt it ok and a good image to throw down the stairs a bag of salad that it supposed to be for a customer. Myself and my guests (possible delivery customers) saw this. In fact it was centimetre from us as we walked in.The carpets look dirty and need taking away to make it clean. The decor is too old looking for today’s customers who expect much higher standards. A place like yours in such a prime location would do very well with an update and fresh look. I will come back when you do and improve on your scores on the doors number. Thank you
Restaurantji Recommends
On the whole very good but beware if you are disabled there are steep stairs leading up to the dining area which is on the first floor.
The food was lovely, would definitely recommend.The chicken and lamb in both of the dishes we ordered was very tender. The starters and sides were also very nice. All in all very good value for money.
Lovely food and venue, nice staff
Samad Cottage has managed to stand the test of time. It opened in 1984. They have managed to maintain their high standards throughout the period. The restaurant is situated in the heart of Old Dronfield and has 3 fantastic pubs, all within walking distance to the restaurant. It's important to state that the restaurant is upstairs and may not be suitable for people who are disabled. Well done, Ali and your fantastic team.
Poor service, booked table online but no confirmation & popped in to check it was ok, which it was. Arrived on time & sat waiting downstairs for 20 minutes not taken to table & it was freezing- no heating on so walked out