Masala Twist Milton - Best Indian Restaurant in Dumbarton
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About Masala Twist Milton - Best Indian Restaurant in Dumbarton
Masala Twist Milton is an Indian restaurant on Road in Dumbarton, sitting next to the Travelodge and Esso service station on the A82. The kitchen draws on local produce and fresh spices across a menu of twenty dishes, with poppadoms served alongside mango chutney, raita, and spiced onions, and naan options including garlic and coriander and peshwari. Chicken Tikka Masala is a regular order from the sizzler-style range. The menu is halal, and vegan dishes are also available. A function room is available for parties, including children's buffets, and a cocktail bar runs alongside the dining room. The entrance is step-free for wheelchair users, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Outdoor seating is offered for those who prefer to eat outside, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The restaurant opens daily, and reservations are recommended. Those eating off site can order takeaway or have meals delivered.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
- DietaryServes halal food · Serves organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Garlic Naan
- Chicken Tikka Tandoori Chicken
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Korma
- Dal Makhani
- Chicken Biryani
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken tikka masala, garlic coriander naan, peshwari naan and mango lassi.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken tikka masala, garlic coriander naan, peshwari naan and mango lassi.
Customer Review Summary
Chicken Tikka Masala draws repeated praise, with reviewers pairing it with peshwari naans and saffron rice or, elsewhere, garlic and coriander naan alongside tadka dhal and paneer tikka masala. Close behind, diners repeatedly single out the naan and mango lassi, poppadoms with mango chutney and raita, and the lunch thaali as generous and well spiced, with several noting the food is fresher and less oily than other Indian restaurants they have tried. The setting near the Travelodge and Loch Lomond route draws travelers, and staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and attentive, with a few praising the halal menu and gluten-free guidance. Dessert also gets specific mention, including a decaf flat white paired with a sweet finish. Complaints are real but scattered: one delivery order arrived with smashed poppadoms, distracted coconut rice, and dry chicken; another diner found a large piece of bone in their chicken and reported being sick afterward; and one visitor rated the bread and tea below average despite a promising atmosphere. A kids' drink option was also limited to orange juice for one family. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times, including one who came back for dinner the day after a first visit.
Customer Review Summary
Chicken Tikka Masala draws repeated praise, with reviewers pairing it with peshwari naans and saffron rice or, elsewhere, garlic and coriander naan alongside tadka dhal and paneer tikka masala. Close behind, diners repeatedly single out the naan and mango lassi, poppadoms with mango chutney and raita, and the lunch thaali as generous and well spiced, with several noting the food is fresher and less oily than other Indian restaurants they have tried. The setting near the Travelodge and Loch Lomond route draws travelers, and staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and attentive, with a few praising the halal menu and gluten-free guidance. Dessert also gets specific mention, including a decaf flat white paired with a sweet finish. Complaints are real but scattered: one delivery order arrived with smashed poppadoms, distracted coconut rice, and dry chicken; another diner found a large piece of bone in their chicken and reported being sick afterward; and one visitor rated the bread and tea below average despite a promising atmosphere. A kids' drink option was also limited to orange juice for one family. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times, including one who came back for dinner the day after a first visit.
Featured reviews
- Sam The Guide
“Nice Indian restaurant situated on A82 next to Esso service station & travelodge Variety of Indian dishes available with decent portions. Prices are reasonable Not much available for kids tried ordering a drink for a kid but only orange juice was available”
- Luke Clapham
“Went as it was right next to the travelodge we were staying at, it has a great atmosphere. Friendly helpful staff and absolutely fantastic food, can't recommend enough”
- F Price
“A lovely meal, very tasty and even a great dessert which isn’t the norm for most Indian restaurants. Decaf flat white finished it off beautifully. Can definitely recommend. Friendly and informative waitress, no trouble finding out about gluten free options.”
- jalpatel
“The food was awesome and we loved it , Sharan was really good to us and assisted us”
- Indi Gill
“Best food and customer service. I took group of 12 people and they enjoyed food”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Casual destination for classic Indian dishes made using local produce & fresh spices.”
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
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- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Offerings· 17
- Serves alcohol
- Always offers all that you can eat
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves halal food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Has salad bar
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 9
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Highlights· 1
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Masala Twist Milton - Best Indian Restaurant in Dumbarton
- The Glencairn Lounge4.79972.4 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsReservations
homemade steak pie, generous portion sizes, filet steak
- 4.7 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
separated kids play area, sunday roast, spice bags
- Nando's Clydebank4.34884.9 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
half chicken in peri peri, chicken wings, sides
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Twist Milton - Best Indian Restaurant in DumbartonVegan options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.5618 | — | £10–20 | chicken tikka masala, garlic coriander naan, peshwari naan |
| The Glencairn LoungeWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.7997 | 2.4 mi | £10–20 | homemade steak pie, generous portion sizes, filet steak |
| The Wee White PlayhouseGood for kids · Reservations | 4.966 | 4.7 mi | £10–20 | separated kids play area, sunday roast, spice bags |
| Nando's ClydebankOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.3488 | 4.9 mi | £10–20 | half chicken in peri peri, chicken wings, sides |
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