
Purple Lounge
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Quick info
About Purple Lounge
Purple Lounge is an Indian restaurant in the Ellesmere Shopping Centre in Walkden, Manchester, next door to Aldi. The dining room has been newly refurbished and is fully air-conditioned, with individual booths alongside other seating areas. The restaurant holds a 5-star hygiene rating from Salford Council. The menu pairs curries, madras among them, with steaks, so the choice runs beyond the usual curry list. The kitchen cooks Indian dishes in both classic and contemporary styles, and the spice level can be tailored to each customer.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beautiful restaurant interior, free parking outside, curry dishes and slow service.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beautiful restaurant interior, free parking outside, curry dishes and slow service.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food at Purple Lounge, with one diner calling the curry very tasty and another saying the spice was tailored to their liking, alongside good portion sizes and a nice atmosphere with different seating areas. Friendly staff come up repeatedly, and one reviewer had a bill at full price quickly corrected when asked. Slow service is the most common complaint, including slow drinks and a sense that it was slow even when the restaurant was not busy. Dishes draw mixed reactions: the steaks were described as a bit too chewy, a madras had little flavour and just spice, and a takeaway order had sweet chicken and bland rice. One diner with an allergy had an ingredient added without warning, and the item was replaced straight away. Another asked for leftovers to be bagged, then found two chicken curries missing at home, and a promised call back never came.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food at Purple Lounge, with one diner calling the curry very tasty and another saying the spice was tailored to their liking, alongside good portion sizes and a nice atmosphere with different seating areas. Friendly staff come up repeatedly, and one reviewer had a bill at full price quickly corrected when asked. Slow service is the most common complaint, including slow drinks and a sense that it was slow even when the restaurant was not busy. Dishes draw mixed reactions: the steaks were described as a bit too chewy, a madras had little flavour and just spice, and a takeaway order had sweet chicken and bland rice. One diner with an allergy had an ingredient added without warning, and the item was replaced straight away. Another asked for leftovers to be bagged, then found two chicken curries missing at home, and a promised call back never came.
Featured reviews
- Stephen Cassidy
“I have visited the Purple Lounge multiple times, and the food has consistently been excellent. While the service on each occasion was somewhat slow, the staff appeared friendly. Overall, I recommend visiting the Purple Lounge.”
- Gareth Dennison
“20/01/26 . . . Booking for 2 people 7pm First time at the Purple Lounge and I shall be returning They have got everything right. Staff polite and attentive, great atmosphere and the food was just amazing Came here on the back of Facebook advertising on a 50% off deal. I was given a bill at full price but quickly corrected when asked 10/10 . . Staff, atmosphere & food”
- Lia Semedo
“Very good food and the place is nice. Our server ash was very kind to us and helped us a lot whenever we need it. Such a good place I will 100% be coming back here 😍”
- N. B
“Nice place, food was okay. Service was quite slow though and it wasn’t that busy, so dreadful to think what it’s like on a busy night!”
- Bethany O'Neil
“Stunning restaurant, amazing food and great staff. The restaurant was beautiful, very clean and a nice atmosphere. The food was amazing and really good portion sizes. Very reasonably priced too.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Purple Lounge serves classic and contemporary Indian cuisine, with a strong focus on quality whilst observing authentic cooking methods. For a truly delectable dining experience, dine in or takeaway at the Purple Lounge. Newly refurbished, fully air-conditioned, contemporary design with individual booths available making it a very cosy atmosphere. 5-star hygiene rating by Salford Council means you can eat with confidence. We look forward to seeing you soon.”
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Location
Indian restaurants near Purple Lounge
- Lucknow Junction4.73501.4 mi£20–50
vegan and vegetarian options, chaat basket and paani puri, taali platter
- Royal Balti House4.71,2411.6 mi£10–20
onion bhajis, tandoori lamb chops, peshwari naan
- 2.9 mi£20–30
vegan options, vegetable samosa chaat, mongolian chicken starter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Lounge | 4.2679 | — | £20–30 | beautiful restaurant interior, free parking outside, curry dishes |
| Lucknow Junction | 4.7350 | 1.4 mi | £20–50 | vegan and vegetarian options, chaat basket and paani puri, taali platter |
| Royal Balti House | 4.71,241 | 1.6 mi | £10–20 | onion bhajis, tandoori lamb chops, peshwari naan |
| Signature Spice - Indo-chinese Restaurant and Bar | 4.8125 | 2.9 mi | £20–30 | vegan options, vegetable samosa chaat, mongolian chicken starter |
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