Good place with good food and prices, came here for a takeaway and was pleasantly surprised (get the garlic naan). This place doesn't deserve the mediocre rating that it has although the manager/owner was a bit iffy I wouldn't say he was rude like some of the reviews say but he was a bit quirky/
Diya Maria Babu
The owner/ manager of the place is a very rude man. He is a disgrace to Isle of Skye and Portree, he kept asking me and my groups of friends to make the order a takeaway when we sat down to eat in. It looks like he does not prefer any brown people in the restuarant, though he himself is a brown man (what a joke!) I believe it is also because the food is not authentic Indian food and he is just running the place to cheat white people and other ethnicities. Please don't go to this place!!
Ong Susan
The best Indian food we ever had. So rare to find traditional Indian food in a small town.
Eric Bush
At Taste of India in, it’s not just about the delicious food – it’s like a warm hug for your taste buds! The dishes are not only bursting with flavors but also served piping hot, making every bite a delight. The staff is fantastic, going out of their way to make us feel at home. They even brought a space heater to our table, making sure we were all comfy and cozy. And guess what? They’re super cool about vegan diets too! Tons of tasty plant-based options that show they really care about what you love to eat. You’ve got to check it out – it’s like a flavor-packed, heartwarming experience!
kalyan raman
1 star only as not possible to rate a 0! A pathetic establishment with extraordinarily rude owner/restaurant manager. The guy straight away rejected our group because we had children. We could see other groups with children seated and the place was at less than 30% capacity but still he asked us to come back later because we were a group with children!Shameful that you run a restaurant in the name of a country that believes in honouring guests like gods and doing this kind of a bias! You are not an Indian restaurant & should stop damaging the reputation of Indian food & people in other countries!Good luck running this joke of a restaurant for long!
seema singh
We stayed for a night in Portree and went for early dinner in Taste of India at around 7:30. We were a group of people and 2 kids with us. To our surprise the manager told us that they can’t serve us now because kids will cause disturbance to other guests and also recommended us to visit after 8:30 pm. This was utterly disgusting attitude which left us furious.this is first time we have come across any restaurants not allowing families with kids. It felt like racism towards Indians because there were non Indian families who had kids sitting there. I will not recommend this place to any Indians visiting with kids.
Ketan Dube
Biggest mistake I made was I didn’t read the reviews. First of all the owner or the management doesn’t seem to be an Indian so don’t call this place Taste of “India”. We were welcomed with rudeness by asking to read disclaimer. Without offering a table we were asked to go thru the disclaimer and the menu. With just all these I had no expectations and we decided to takeaway food. Had to wait for half an hour for our food. And when we reached home and opened package we found naan where we clearly mentioned that we don’t want anything that contains egg. That’s why we ordered rice instead of naan. Well, it was again just the beginning. The food looked some veggies cut in big shape and floating in oil. We separated oil and started eating and no surprises here. Food was pathetic. Everything went to bin and we had to make coffee for dinner and sleep with empty stomach.
Musab Abbasi (Stories)
A Disappointing Dining ExperienceI recently visited this restaurant with high hopes for a delightful culinary experience, but sadly, my visit left much to be desired.The first red flag appeared as soon as I sat down. The cleanliness of the establishment was questionable at best. Not only were the tables sticky, but the glasses provided were visibly dirty, giving a rather unpleasant first impression.The real disappointment, however, came with the food. I ordered food, and to say that they were subpar would be an understatement. The flavors were bland, and the overall presentation lacked any semblance of culinary finesse. It was evident that little care was put into the preparation of the dishes.Adding to the disappointment was the exceptionally poor service. The staff seemed disinterested and inattentive, making the entire dining experience feel like an inconvenience rather than a service. Requests for clean glasses and additional condiments were met with eye rolls and audible sighs.To make matters worse, the owner's attitude was shockingly rude. It's disheartening when the owner, presumably the face of the establishment, contributes to the overall negative atmosphere.In conclusion, my visit to taste of India was a regrettable experience marked by unappetizing food, unclean conditions, indifferent service, and an unpleasant encounter with the owner. I cannot recommend this establishment to anyone seeking a satisfying dining experience, and I sincerely hope that improvements are made to prevent others from having similar disappointments in the future.
Sushmitha Reddy
One of the worst places we have visited. They are very rude to customers and before even welcoming they point out to a notice board which says every person must order for a minimum of 10 pounds and the min order value should be 20 pounds. After sitting and trying to order food they ask you to order food at a go. Very arrogant and not something one would expect specially at a food place. Would never suggest it to anyone who likes to be treated well and served good food.
Shashank Gupta
Very average taste. Kababs in the mix grill were not good. Overall definitely not worth the money.
Not sure why there are so many bad reviews but I can only speak from my experience and I must say, I was very impressed. Firstly, I didn’t find any of the staff to be rude. From being greeted politely at the door through to happily paying the bill at the end, service was served with a sincere smile. Secondly, the food… I had chicken tikka chilli garlic for my main. I’m no expert in Indian cuisine but I’ve had my fair share of Indian dishes and I have to say, this dish was one of the best I’ve had in a long time! The chicken was soft and tender and the taste was amazing! If you like a mid strength curry then I would highly recommend this one! The prices were fair, especially given the location. All in all, a very happy experience and I’m sure I’ll be back one day in the future!
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Asked for tap water as Coke was out of a big bottle, was refused tap water ,!£2:95 for a can of pop £6:99 for a bottle of cobra ! Veg curry and rice £17 it tasted like something from a jar . Friends meal he did not eat was way to spicy .,3 meals 1 drink each no starters £75 owner said cash only my friend said I only pay with card accepted it in the end . Restaurant was empty walls were filthy with stains! Young staff lovely older not that friendly and owner on his phone all the time texting. Toilets not clean hall way filthy do not recommend at all.Vegetarian options: Tastes like curry from a Jar !
Anubbhav Gupta
Unfortunately there are not many restaurants in Portree and even after watching such negative reviews we decided to visit this place as we were hungry. We had a really pathetic experience, Firstly we were 2 people and we demanded an extra chair to keep our stuff for which the staff refused and then they took more than 20 Minutes to get the simple order. The staff was not interested in giving spoons and napkins either. Then after eating first dish (which tasted really poor) we asked the staff to change the plates for which they rudely refused and started fighting with us. We had to leave after eating the dish. The owner of the restaurant is really a bad person who doesn't know how to behave with customers in the hospitality sector. Entire staff is pathetic when it comes to handling customers. If I had the option of giving 0 stars I would have given that
Kaitlin Kozlowski
Let me start off by saying the town is very small and not equipped to handle Tourists as there’s very limited parking everywhere.The restaurant itself is small and quaint. The management I felt was very rude to everyone that came in with their strict rules for the restaurant. They have a 10 pound minimum that each person must spend in order to dine in the restaurant.A group of two bikers came in and wanted to sit at a four top table so they had extra space for their bulky jackets, the management refused to give them a four top table and said they had to sit at a two top table. Needless to say, those guest left the restaurant.When we sat down at our table, I asked if they took American Express Card in which they said yes. Once I was ready to pay, the manager kept insisting if we had cash to pay for the order.The food was good.
ABHISHEK DALMIA
If you are looking for a no fuss place that serves food after 8:30pm in the small town of Portree, it stands up. We had a vegetarian biryani, it was a pleasant surprise. Service isn't the best but it's a good spot for people who can crave for spices in the land of fish and chips.
Good place with good food and prices, came here for a takeaway and was pleasantly surprised (get the garlic naan). This place doesn't deserve the mediocre rating that it has although the manager/owner was a bit iffy I wouldn't say he was rude like some of the reviews say but he was a bit quirky/
The owner/ manager of the place is a very rude man. He is a disgrace to Isle of Skye and Portree, he kept asking me and my groups of friends to make the order a takeaway when we sat down to eat in. It looks like he does not prefer any brown people in the restuarant, though he himself is a brown man (what a joke!) I believe it is also because the food is not authentic Indian food and he is just running the place to cheat white people and other ethnicities. Please don't go to this place!!
The best Indian food we ever had. So rare to find traditional Indian food in a small town.
At Taste of India in, it’s not just about the delicious food – it’s like a warm hug for your taste buds! The dishes are not only bursting with flavors but also served piping hot, making every bite a delight. The staff is fantastic, going out of their way to make us feel at home. They even brought a space heater to our table, making sure we were all comfy and cozy. And guess what? They’re super cool about vegan diets too! Tons of tasty plant-based options that show they really care about what you love to eat. You’ve got to check it out – it’s like a flavor-packed, heartwarming experience!
1 star only as not possible to rate a 0! A pathetic establishment with extraordinarily rude owner/restaurant manager. The guy straight away rejected our group because we had children. We could see other groups with children seated and the place was at less than 30% capacity but still he asked us to come back later because we were a group with children!Shameful that you run a restaurant in the name of a country that believes in honouring guests like gods and doing this kind of a bias! You are not an Indian restaurant & should stop damaging the reputation of Indian food & people in other countries!Good luck running this joke of a restaurant for long!
We stayed for a night in Portree and went for early dinner in Taste of India at around 7:30. We were a group of people and 2 kids with us. To our surprise the manager told us that they can’t serve us now because kids will cause disturbance to other guests and also recommended us to visit after 8:30 pm. This was utterly disgusting attitude which left us furious.this is first time we have come across any restaurants not allowing families with kids. It felt like racism towards Indians because there were non Indian families who had kids sitting there. I will not recommend this place to any Indians visiting with kids.
Biggest mistake I made was I didn’t read the reviews. First of all the owner or the management doesn’t seem to be an Indian so don’t call this place Taste of “India”. We were welcomed with rudeness by asking to read disclaimer. Without offering a table we were asked to go thru the disclaimer and the menu. With just all these I had no expectations and we decided to takeaway food. Had to wait for half an hour for our food. And when we reached home and opened package we found naan where we clearly mentioned that we don’t want anything that contains egg. That’s why we ordered rice instead of naan. Well, it was again just the beginning. The food looked some veggies cut in big shape and floating in oil. We separated oil and started eating and no surprises here. Food was pathetic. Everything went to bin and we had to make coffee for dinner and sleep with empty stomach.
A Disappointing Dining ExperienceI recently visited this restaurant with high hopes for a delightful culinary experience, but sadly, my visit left much to be desired.The first red flag appeared as soon as I sat down. The cleanliness of the establishment was questionable at best. Not only were the tables sticky, but the glasses provided were visibly dirty, giving a rather unpleasant first impression.The real disappointment, however, came with the food. I ordered food, and to say that they were subpar would be an understatement. The flavors were bland, and the overall presentation lacked any semblance of culinary finesse. It was evident that little care was put into the preparation of the dishes.Adding to the disappointment was the exceptionally poor service. The staff seemed disinterested and inattentive, making the entire dining experience feel like an inconvenience rather than a service. Requests for clean glasses and additional condiments were met with eye rolls and audible sighs.To make matters worse, the owner's attitude was shockingly rude. It's disheartening when the owner, presumably the face of the establishment, contributes to the overall negative atmosphere.In conclusion, my visit to taste of India was a regrettable experience marked by unappetizing food, unclean conditions, indifferent service, and an unpleasant encounter with the owner. I cannot recommend this establishment to anyone seeking a satisfying dining experience, and I sincerely hope that improvements are made to prevent others from having similar disappointments in the future.
One of the worst places we have visited. They are very rude to customers and before even welcoming they point out to a notice board which says every person must order for a minimum of 10 pounds and the min order value should be 20 pounds. After sitting and trying to order food they ask you to order food at a go. Very arrogant and not something one would expect specially at a food place. Would never suggest it to anyone who likes to be treated well and served good food.
Very average taste. Kababs in the mix grill were not good. Overall definitely not worth the money.
Restaurantji Recommends
Not sure why there are so many bad reviews but I can only speak from my experience and I must say, I was very impressed. Firstly, I didn’t find any of the staff to be rude. From being greeted politely at the door through to happily paying the bill at the end, service was served with a sincere smile. Secondly, the food… I had chicken tikka chilli garlic for my main. I’m no expert in Indian cuisine but I’ve had my fair share of Indian dishes and I have to say, this dish was one of the best I’ve had in a long time! The chicken was soft and tender and the taste was amazing! If you like a mid strength curry then I would highly recommend this one! The prices were fair, especially given the location. All in all, a very happy experience and I’m sure I’ll be back one day in the future!
Asked for tap water as Coke was out of a big bottle, was refused tap water ,!£2:95 for a can of pop £6:99 for a bottle of cobra ! Veg curry and rice £17 it tasted like something from a jar . Friends meal he did not eat was way to spicy .,3 meals 1 drink each no starters £75 owner said cash only my friend said I only pay with card accepted it in the end . Restaurant was empty walls were filthy with stains! Young staff lovely older not that friendly and owner on his phone all the time texting. Toilets not clean hall way filthy do not recommend at all.Vegetarian options: Tastes like curry from a Jar !
Unfortunately there are not many restaurants in Portree and even after watching such negative reviews we decided to visit this place as we were hungry. We had a really pathetic experience, Firstly we were 2 people and we demanded an extra chair to keep our stuff for which the staff refused and then they took more than 20 Minutes to get the simple order. The staff was not interested in giving spoons and napkins either. Then after eating first dish (which tasted really poor) we asked the staff to change the plates for which they rudely refused and started fighting with us. We had to leave after eating the dish. The owner of the restaurant is really a bad person who doesn't know how to behave with customers in the hospitality sector. Entire staff is pathetic when it comes to handling customers. If I had the option of giving 0 stars I would have given that
Let me start off by saying the town is very small and not equipped to handle Tourists as there’s very limited parking everywhere.The restaurant itself is small and quaint. The management I felt was very rude to everyone that came in with their strict rules for the restaurant. They have a 10 pound minimum that each person must spend in order to dine in the restaurant.A group of two bikers came in and wanted to sit at a four top table so they had extra space for their bulky jackets, the management refused to give them a four top table and said they had to sit at a two top table. Needless to say, those guest left the restaurant.When we sat down at our table, I asked if they took American Express Card in which they said yes. Once I was ready to pay, the manager kept insisting if we had cash to pay for the order.The food was good.
If you are looking for a no fuss place that serves food after 8:30pm in the small town of Portree, it stands up. We had a vegetarian biryani, it was a pleasant surprise. Service isn't the best but it's a good spot for people who can crave for spices in the land of fish and chips.