Ayka Restaurant Lounge & Bar, Grantham
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About Ayka Restaurant Lounge & Bar, Grantham
Ayka Restaurant Lounge & Bar is an Indian restaurant and bar on Grantham's High Street, with a menu of Indian and Nepalese inspired tapas served as sharing plates, including a set sharer for two. The kitchen also runs a goat curry among its 41 listed dishes, and the bar side covers an Espresso Martini and a Cappuccino alongside an English Breakfast. Groups can order the sharing plates to split across the table, and families with young children are accommodated with high chairs. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. Food is also available for takeaway or delivery for those eating off site. The room opens Tuesday to Saturday for evenings only, staying closed Mondays and Sundays, and reservations are recommended. The kitchen has been known to bring out a surprise dessert for birthday and anniversary visits.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
Menu & Prices
41 dishes · mains £6–89- Veg Dumpling£6.95
- Chicken Dumpling£7.95
- Veg Spring Rolls£6.95
- Spicy Fried Calamari£7.95
- Prawn Tempura£8.95
- Marinated Verdure£7.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention goat curry, onion bhajis, tapas sharing portions and surprise birthday dessert.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention goat curry, onion bhajis, tapas sharing portions and surprise birthday dessert.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the goat curry as a standout, alongside dishes like the lamb shish cooked "to perfection," the mixed grill for two, and the onion bhajis. Several describe sharing tapas platters or a two person sharer meal, with the tropical curry and its pineapple, mango and coconut flavours also getting a specific mention. Desserts come up often too: reviewers mention a surprise birthday dessert, an anniversary dessert, and a birthday brownie, plus praise for the baklava. The staff and owners draw consistent warmth in these accounts, with servers and the owner personally greeting guests, arranging a cosy heated booth for one celebration, and making a fuss of children at a birthday meal. One reviewer flags that tapas portions ran small, though they note they'd been warned in advance. Multiple reviewers describe returning for a second visit and recommend the restaurant for celebrations.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the goat curry as a standout, alongside dishes like the lamb shish cooked "to perfection," the mixed grill for two, and the onion bhajis. Several describe sharing tapas platters or a two person sharer meal, with the tropical curry and its pineapple, mango and coconut flavours also getting a specific mention. Desserts come up often too: reviewers mention a surprise birthday dessert, an anniversary dessert, and a birthday brownie, plus praise for the baklava. The staff and owners draw consistent warmth in these accounts, with servers and the owner personally greeting guests, arranging a cosy heated booth for one celebration, and making a fuss of children at a birthday meal. One reviewer flags that tapas portions ran small, though they note they'd been warned in advance. Multiple reviewers describe returning for a second visit and recommend the restaurant for celebrations.
Featured reviews
- Akshay Nugent
“We had the most wonderful time at Ayka celebrating my parents’ wedding anniversary. The food was absolutely scrumptious, from all of the Indian & Nepalese inspired tapas (the onions bhajis were a stand out) to the incredible goat curry main. Everything was full of flavour and catered to spice and non-spice lovers alike. However what really stood out to us was the service. We were taken such great care of by the staff who made the whole experience so warm and entertaining. A must must try for anyone who enjoys authentic South Asian food in Grantham!”
- C Doades
“We stumbled upon this delightful little gem on Grantham High Street this afternoon. ✨ The moment we stepped inside, the fresh and clean scent enveloped us. The charming decor and relaxed atmosphere created a warm and inviting feel. Service was great. 💫 Food was stunning & absolutely delicious. We had the mixed grill for two and honestly one of the best we’ve had. Meat were juicy & full of flavour. ✨ Had spring rolls & tempura as our side dishes too🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 highly recommend & we’ll definitely be back soon ✨”
- Jay
“Food is absolutely brilliant! Bless the lady running it was all over the place but she was so lovely. Went for my partners birthday last night and they produced a fantastic birthday brownie! Im a massive baclava fan and the one they made was as good as the one I had in Greece! Would reccomend and return!”
- Lesley Lillicrap
“Very welcoming and pleasant owners, food beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Would highly recommend.5⭐️”
- Hannah Warwick
“Perfect for our gathering of 10. Delicious range of food and drinks, everyone was satisfied. Great prices. Such friendly lovely staff too.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves late-night food
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Service options· 2
- Offers delivery
- Has drive-through
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 2
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
Location
How Ayka Restaurant Lounge & Bar, Grantham compares to nearby restaurants
- Ayka Restaurant Lounge & Bar, Grantham · This shop4.795 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: goat curry, onion bhajis, tapas sharing portions
- 336 reviews0.4 mi
Mentioned in reviews: fish and chips, cod and chips, chicken kebab
Ayka Restaurant Lounge & Bar, Grantham This shop | Neptune Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7(95) | 4.3(336) | |
| Price | £10–30 | £1–10 |
| Distance | — | 0.4 mi |
| Open today |
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