
The Maharajah
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About The Maharajah
The Maharajah is an Indian restaurant on Cliff Road in Newquay, set a short walk from the seafront and run as a sit-down dining room. The kitchen serves the standard curry house spread, from familiar curries and biryanis to tandoori dishes, with all food ordered in one sitting at the start of the meal. A minimum order of £12 per person applies. The dining room takes walk-ins, with seating arranged across the main floor and drinks served from the bar.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
164 dishes · mains £2–18- BOILED RICE£2.75
- PILAU RICE£2.90
- MUSHROOM RICE£3.50
- FRIED RICE£3.50
- SPECIAL FRIED RICE£3.95
- DARBARI RICE£3.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, manager arguing with customers, forced £12 minimum order and tables reassigned after seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, manager arguing with customers, forced £12 minimum order and tables reassigned after seating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviews split sharply, with several diners describing rude, dismissive, or argumentative staff and citing long waits, table moves mid-meal, and a minimum spend rule they found unreasonable. A smaller group praises the food as fresh and flavorful, with attentive and welcoming service.
Customer Review Summary
Reviews split sharply, with several diners describing rude, dismissive, or argumentative staff and citing long waits, table moves mid-meal, and a minimum spend rule they found unreasonable. A smaller group praises the food as fresh and flavorful, with attentive and welcoming service.
Featured reviews
- Sas Parmar
“Great food that didnt make poo straight away well done”
- Jd Sarvang
“they force to customer you have to order atlist £12pp and one more ridiculous thing you have to order in one go whatever you want to eat . You can’t order in between your meal if you want to have something else, if you serve indian cusine atlist you should hire some indians to taste it first..”
- Roshni Valand
“It's more of 0/5 experience, for my family as the service was zero the food was zero. We paid around £74.81 I guess but the food was not up to its price. The policy for £12 each persons order is absolutely BS.”
- Sukhmani Virk
“Terrible experience with both the food and service. We specifically asked the waiter Jitu, if the food could be prepared in a proper Indian style and not sweet, but he responded rudely and sarcastically. He continued to mock us throughout taking the order, not paying any attention to our demands and needs. Unfortunately, the food was indeed on the sweeter side, especially the butter chicken. When we mentioned this, his response was again dismissive and unpleasant. Very disappointing experience. Would not recommend this place for Indian cuisine.”
- Moinul Islam
“Had a really lovely experience at Maharaja in Newquay. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavour, and the service was excellent. A special mention to Jitu, who was very friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. Great food, great atmosphere, and genuinely lovely staff. I’d definitely recommend Maharaja to anyone looking for a good Indian restaurant in Newquay”
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually difficult to find a space
Location
Indian restaurants near The Maharajah
- Zaman's restaurant4.21,0590.9 mi
house special curries, biryani, bring your own beer
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maharajah | 3.91,284 | — | butter chicken, manager arguing with customers, forced £12 minimum order |
| Zaman's restaurant | 4.21,059 | 0.9 mi | house special curries, biryani, bring your own beer |
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