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The Elaichi — Indian restaurants in Belper

The Elaichi

Indian restaurantsBelper

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(458 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1773 826900
84 Bridge St, Belper DE56 1AZ, United Kingdom
£10–40

About The Elaichi

The Elaichi is an Indian restaurant in Belper, with its dining room on the second floor above 84 Bridge St. The kitchen cooks Indian and Bangladeshi dishes, including tikkas and baltis. Diners can order two smaller curries in place of one larger one, which lets a table try more of the menu. Curries come with pilau rice and naan, and the garlic and cheese naan is one of the breads. Poppadoms arrive with a choice of dips and condiments, and the team recommends dishes and asks about spice level. Cobra and a local IPA are on draught. The restaurant is open daily, evenings only, and tables are booked in advance.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
  • Good for kids
    High chairs · Family-friendly
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.7/5
458 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention garlic naan, poppadoms with dips, pickle tray and chicken dupiaza.

5★
375
4★
49
3★
14
2★
7
1★
13

Customer Review Summary

Diners most often single out the garlic naan, described as light and puffy and "the star of the show" for mopping up sauce, alongside the flavourful curries. Close behind are the poppadoms with fresh condiments, a pickle tray one reviewer insists on, a lamb shank said to fall off the bone, and the option to try two smaller curries instead of one larger one. Reviewers also mention large portions, Cobra and a local IPA on draught, and staff who suggest dishes based on what guests like. One diner who could not manage the upstairs dining room had a table brought down to the ground floor. Complaints centre on pacing and service. One reviewer waited about twenty minutes past a promised table time, then another ten before ordering, and was talked over when raising a doggy bag packed by the diner. Another was rushed out mid-drink despite empty tables. One found a chicken tikka dupiaza too spicy, and the dining room was called a little dated. Several praise a host who seated a late arrival upstairs for a full sit-down dinner.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “We had a fantastic experience at The Elaichi. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, we felt well taken care of. The food was delicious and the portion sizes were spot on.”
  • Google user
    “Visiting from the US and just spending one night in Belper. Enjoyed a beautiful dinner after a recommendation from a local at the pub nearby. Even though we arrived within an hour of closing time, the extremely friendly host/server invited us upstairs for a sit-down dinner. The curry dishes were quite flavorful and the garlic and cheese naan was the star of the show.”
  • Google user
    “This is an absolutely fantastic Indian restaurant & takeaway. Food is fantastic, staff are exceptional (and are very good at recommending dishes based on what you tell them you like), the drinks are great (Cobra & a local IPA on draught) and the physical restaurant is lovely. A gem!”
  • Google user
    “Booked a table for 8pm and were told there'd be a 10-15 minute wait but they gave us menus to read. At 8.30pm I asked when our table would be ready and we were finally taken to it but then left another 10 minutes before they took our order. Food was excellent though. Some was left over so we asked for a doggy bag and we had to pack it ourselves rather than them offering. Complained to the waiter who talked over me twice. Appalling service. Such a shame”
  • Google user
    “Perfect meal and service tonight at The Elaichi. Kam and his team were fanatic. It was also a bonus that you could try 2 smaller curries, rather than 1 larger one. Will definitely be going back!”

Hours

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Highlights

“Indian and Bangladeshi specialities, tikkas and baltis, served in a stylish, smart dining room.”

  • Great wine list
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Amenities

  • Paid parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • No-contact delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
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  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Late-night food
Dining options· 5
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs
Offerings· 4
  • Alcohol
  • Hard liquor
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Highlights· 1
  • Great wine list
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Service options· 1
  • Delivery
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 3
  • Casual
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Parking· 1
  • Usually plenty of parking

Location

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