
Spice Quarter
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About Spice Quarter
Spice Quarter is an Indian restaurant on Brewery Quarter in Cardiff, set in a former brewery yard where carved screens and ornate lanterns decorate the dining space. The kitchen serves contemporary Indian cooking, pairing an amritsari fish starter with mains such as butter chicken and lamb shank curry. Waiters provide table service, so the team brings each course to the table. Seating at the restaurant is walk-in, with no reservation needed to eat here.
Good to know
“Contemporary Indian restaurant in a former brewery yard, with carved screens and ornate lanterns.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, lamb shank curry, chicken tikka starter and amritsari fish.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, lamb shank curry, chicken tikka starter and amritsari fish.
Customer Review Summary
Butter chicken is the dish reviewers return to most, described as rich, creamy and full of authentic flavour, and one diner says they will come back specifically for it. The lamb shank curry draws close praise, with one reviewer calling it brilliant, while the chicken tikka starter is called tender and flavourful. Others single out the duck curry, a melting chicken main and the amritsari fish, which one diner found an unusual taste but loved. The lassi also earns a mention. Servers and the manager are widely described as friendly and attentive, and the traditional building is called calm and inviting, with decor one reviewer found interesting and fun. Criticism is smaller but specific. One reviewer found the food average, with seasoning that felt off and prices on the expensive side. Another found the samosas disappointing, a three chili main not very spicy, and the staff not especially friendly. Even so, that group, who had not booked, were found a table.
Customer Review Summary
Butter chicken is the dish reviewers return to most, described as rich, creamy and full of authentic flavour, and one diner says they will come back specifically for it. The lamb shank curry draws close praise, with one reviewer calling it brilliant, while the chicken tikka starter is called tender and flavourful. Others single out the duck curry, a melting chicken main and the amritsari fish, which one diner found an unusual taste but loved. The lassi also earns a mention. Servers and the manager are widely described as friendly and attentive, and the traditional building is called calm and inviting, with decor one reviewer found interesting and fun. Criticism is smaller but specific. One reviewer found the food average, with seasoning that felt off and prices on the expensive side. Another found the samosas disappointing, a three chili main not very spicy, and the staff not especially friendly. Even so, that group, who had not booked, were found a table.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Outstanding Indian Restaurant! 🇮🇳🍛 One of the best Indian restaurants I’ve ever visited in the UK! The food was absolutely exceptional, and the Butter Chicken is easily the best I’ve ever tasted in the UK — rich, creamy, perfectly spiced, and full of authentic flavour. Every bite was simply amazing! A huge compliment to the chefs for their incredible cooking and attention to detail. You can genuinely taste the passion and quality in every dish. The manager was extremely welcoming, professional, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. The waiter was fantastic too — friendly, attentive, polite, and provided excellent service without being intrusive. From the delicious food to the wonderful hospitality, everything was first-class. 👌 If you love authentic Indian food, this place is definitely worth visiting. I’ll certainly be coming back again — especially for that amazing Butter Chicken! ❤️🔥”
- Google user
“Great experience for us in this faboulous restaurant! Food was absolutely brilliant and served with extreme care and attention to details. The waiter has been extremely kind. Food quality just wow. My chicken was melting in my mouth! Just perfectly cooked! Delicious! Prices also very honest. Thank you!”
- Google user
“An Unexpected Gem! We were wandering around Cardiff not quite sure what we were in the mood for, and we happened to stumble upon Spice Garden Indian. The food was incredible, so flavourful, authentic, and cooked perfectly. You could tell real care went into every dish. The staff were genuinely lovely people, providing warm and attentive service from the moment we walked through the door. The building itself has a wonderfully traditional feel, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere that made our night out really special. If you're looking for great food and a relaxed, beautiful setting in Cardiff, definitely give this place a try. We'll certainly be back the next time we are in town.”
- Google user
“The lamb shank curry was absolutely brilliant. Staff and atmosphere perfectly lovely. Will be back many more times in the future I'm sure.”
- Google user
“We went for dinner on Monday night late. It was quiet. Our waiter was very attentive. We had amritsari fish for starters. It was unusual taste but we loved it. We ordered duck curry and lamb shank. Both were delicious. The restaurant decor was very interesting and fun.”
Location
Indian Restaurants near Spice Quarter
- Little Kochi4.66291.2 mi
appam and beef curry, beef with porotta, lamb curry
- Bay Leaf4.62492.1 mi
chicken tikka masala, lamb biriani, chicken kufti
- Mo's4.61702.9 mi
king prawn jalfrezi, byob option, fresh naan bread
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Quarter | 4.1788 | — | butter chicken, lamb shank curry, chicken tikka starter |
| Little Kochi | 4.6629 | 1.2 mi | appam and beef curry, beef with porotta, lamb curry |
| Bay Leaf | 4.6249 | 2.1 mi | chicken tikka masala, lamb biriani, chicken kufti |
| Mo's | 4.6170 | 2.9 mi | king prawn jalfrezi, byob option, fresh naan bread |
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