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Maharani Indian Restaurant

Indian restaurantColchester

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(1,214 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 1206 367800
102 High St, Colchester CO1 1TH, United Kingdom

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About Maharani Indian Restaurant

Maharani Indian Restaurant on Colchester's High Street is a walk-in Indian restaurant and takeaway that covers both North and South Indian cooking. The kitchen runs a fully halal menu, with dishes such as lamb biryani and a tandoori chicken platter on offer, and the team will adapt recipes on request, including preparing meals without cream. Customers order at the table for dining in or collect for takeaway, and the counter staff take time to talk through the menu and remember regulars. The room is kept smart and clean, suited to evening meals and casual group visits. The restaurant also handles takeaway orders alongside its sit-down service.

Good to know

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, seating

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Menu & Prices

183 dishes · mains £1–75
  • Onion Bhajee£5.45
  • Tandoori King Prawn£15.95
  • Chicken Tikka Biryani£13.95
  • Mixed Starter£6.45
  • Garlic Mushrooms£5.95
  • Chicken Tikka Starter£5.45
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Reviews

4.8/5
1,214 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lamb biryani, tandoori chicken platter, fully halal menu and birthday cake.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often praise the friendly, welcoming service, and one says staff remember returning diners. On the food, one family singles out a lamb biryani with tender meat and a juicy tandoori chicken platter, and a fully halal menu. Another diner notes the chef prepared a meal without cream on request. One family received a complimentary chef's dish and a discount.

Featured reviews

  • Ranjeet Singh
    “thank you so much to make my birthday special food was very tasty me and my wife really like cake was also very tasty service of rohit and his nature was very nice and good thank u so much everyone …”
  • Razia Begum
    “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Fantastic Halal Indian Restaurant in Colchester I came across Mahrani Indian Restaurant while staying in Colchester with my family. We had travelled from London for a few nights to enjoy the beach and explore the town, and while looking for halal food options and somewhere to find a good curry for the children, I came across Mahrani. What appealed to me most was that their menu is fully halal, which made choosing somewhere for the whole family so much easier. I ordered a few different dishes and was pleasantly surprised to receive a 10% discount, as well as a complimentary dish from the chef. I later found out that the staff and owner are from a Bangladeshi background, like myself, which made the experience feel even more personal. I honestly cannot praise the food enough. Everything we ordered tasted amazing. The lamb biryani was perfectly spiced, with incredibly succulent and tender meat. The tandoori chicken platter was cooked perfectly—juicy, well-seasoned and not dry at all. Most importantly, my children absolutely loved the food, which is always a big win when dining out as a family! The customer service was also exceptional. The staff who served us were incredibly welcoming and friendly and genuinely made us feel right at home. 10/10 for customer service. It was also really nice to see a Bangladeshi-owned business thriving in a town like Colchester, and discovering that connection made our visit even more special. I will definitely be visiting Mahrani again the next time I’m in Colchester, and I’ll happily recommend it to friends and family. If you’re looking for delicious, authentic and fully halal Indian food with excellent service, I’d definitely give Mahrani a try. 10/10 from me and the family! 🌟 Thank you, Razia and Family”
  • Jim Betts
    “We were in town for a family get-together and the reviews had The Maharani as No1 in Colchester. They weren't wrong! The menu was extensive and varied and not unreasonably priced. The restaurant is smart & clean and the staff were attentive throughout including going out of their way to provide advice on items on the menu. The chef was also happy to prepare one of the meals without cream in response to a dietary request. Food was well presented, hot and in ample portions. Deservedly rated No1 in Colchester and we would have no hesitation in recommending it.”
  • Leah Traynor
    “We flew in from Dublin for a concert some of the most georgous food ive ever had really one of the best Indians , Muskan was our waiter and she is genuinely the sweetest person I have ever met, we will definitely be back☺️”
  • Helen Harding
    “Amazing flavours and fantastic friendly service - definitely a restaurant we will return to soon.”

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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