This is an absolutely lovely restaurant with a fantastic feel to it…read more Located right on the banks of the Tees in good surroundings. It is a contempory restaurant with very good service and the food is consistently excellent. I have never heard a bad report about this place and it is the only one in Stockton I recommend to people.

I was taken here by friends - as I am not a big fan of spicy food I was worried but I loved the…read moreplace. The staff were attentive and quite happy to go through the menu and recommend dishes to suit me. The service was fast but eventhough we were in on a busy Saturday night we never felt rushed or pushed to hurry our food and be on our way. I have been told it is authentic Indian food but I am not the best judge of that. I can say it tasted great and looked good and was served hot with only a short delay and quite reasonably priced for a resturant. You can get an excellent lunchtime deal on food. My only gripe is parking it only has a small car park so be ready to have to look nearby for a parking space and having to walk over.

Very delicious food, not what you find in the states. The staff were very helpful and even ordered…read morepart of my meal. They did not disappoint either.

Absolutely top notch. Very very good food. Excellent spicing. Not over spiced. Not underspiced. Not…read moretoo salty. Not too hot. Not too bland. Just absolutely perfect. One of the best Indian restaurants I have been to.

Cafe Spice offers lunchtime and early evening specials probably because they seem to be struggling…read moreas it never seems to be busy. I don't know why they are not as busy as they should as the food is top quality, the service is very professional, the restaurant is spotless and the decor is in a tasteful contempory feel so therefore everything is just right here. I hope they get more in through the door and people give them a chance.

Been here a few times since it opened in 2008. The place is modern in decor and nice and airy, set…read moreback from Skinnergate in an alleyway, but all lit up at night and it looks quite pretty when you approach it! Service is attentive and great food, cooked well and tasty. You can taste the spices in each dish instead of blandness which might be offered in less qualitative places. Reasonably priced we will keep returning when we fancy a curry (although book a table as it gets very busy).

The food was amazing (big portions) The Service was good…read more(great people) The ambiance was good and great people around

Service was amazing, very friendly and funny. Very welcoming, made to feel right at home…read more The restaurant was bigger than I had thought, lots of tables and very nicely decorated. Was great for a romantic date but also nice for our family get together. Food was spectacular. Very generous portions. Very tasty and perfectly cooked. Was a real highlight of our trip. I was just sad we had left it for last as I would love to return. Highly recommend!

Such a lovely restaurant! We returned twice - the second time for a specially prepared meal - and…read morethe two dinners were easily our best culinary experience in Durham! The owner, Adahm was a delight! A must for any trip to the city!

It's not a trip to Durham without a meal at Shaheens. Unbelievably good food, and service to match…read more We love this place.

Great value restaurant, excellent food, with plenty of choice on the menu…read more Service is always friendly & helpful. Good for takeaways too. One of our favourite Indian Restaurants in Town. The Chicken Tikka Balti is one dish worth trying !!

Would give zero stars if I could!…read more Came for an early dinner with a friend and waited outside with the waiters for the owner to come and open the door. Let me preface my review by saying that I LOVE chicken tikka masala and have eaten it at over 100 different places around the world. So I was especially excited to try it in the UK as it actually is a British invention. Star of Bengal was highly recommended by a friend in Darlington who has tried all the local Indian restaurants. My dining companion was also referred there by his friend in London. The front page of the menu brags about winning the local curry contest in 1999 and nearly winning a national prize. So my hopes were quite high - before they were dashed. My dining buddy ordered a lamb dish at the suggestion of the waiter and I ordered chicken tikka masala. To say I was disappointed was an understatement. The dish was a dark red, almost like a vindaloo. And the taste was sweet - like a korma. I expressed my dissatisfaction to the owner and said the usual spices were missing and he quickly replied that all their dishes are mild. When I explained that I meant spices, like garam masala, not spicy heat and the dish was untypically sweet with a hint of coconut, he defensively told me that the chicken tikka masala was made it should be - with almond powder and coconut! He apparently has never tasted this menu item done properly and didn't attempt to apologize for the poorly executed dish. I suspect we arrived for dinner before the chef got there and the owner threw the dish together himself! If you want a proper chicken tikka masala in Darlington, the version at the food court inside the nearby Morrison's was quite good, with a good mix of spices and no almond or coconut. If the owner of Star of Bengal is reading this review, I highly suggest he follow this recommendation.

Had a lovely experience at the Dabbawal where I felt like family. From the attentive waiters to the…read morewarm environment the overall experience was one of being nourished. I chose the Chef's choice and was not disappointed with the generous portions and selections made. There were things I might not have tried otherwise and was glad to have been offered. It's a great way to sample the menu at a great price. The drink menu was also fairly extensive and they had some fun gin pairings. Go, eat heartily, and enjoy.

Yet again I find myself re-visiting the Dabbawal pre-theatre for a quick meal before going into…read morefestive mode to see the Nutcracker ballet! We had booked a table for 6pm however arrived slightly late due to the bad weather (I believe Hurricane Kate is the culprit!) However, we were sat quickly and when telling our server we had limited time due to our cultural theatre trip it was recommended that we keep away from the signature curries as they take time to cook through. We started with a bottle of prosecco (this is getting predictable now?) and opted to share the bombay bombs and hara chicken parchey to start. The bombay bombs were delicious filled with mashed potatoes and a homemade sauce they were incredibly flavoured! The chicken arrived looked a cool shade of green with a yogurt dip it was also delicious. Next I opted for the burgh tikka makhani masala which was a butter based rich tomato curry with plenty of succulent chicken. With a side of mushroom pilau (one portion is enough for two really!) and a side of tandoori roti I mopped up every last bit of the rich sauce! Competing the meal was the standard cosmo which I ALWAYS get when I go here as it has a nice twist on the original. I must say the lamb railway curry is still my favourite however I am yet to try their signature Korma so watch this space!

Ok so kamal restaurant is not the one I want but my aunty is hoping to make her own restaurant…read morecalled Sultan Afghan . The food is just brilliant, no doubt . The cups are always clean when she cooks for me and her restaurant would be clean just like her kitchen.

This is the my most favourite Indians wow you should try the chicken tiki masala. My family love…read morethis restaurant so I really recommend this to anyone who likes Indians the address is 279 Stanhope Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5JU England