Dilruba (Indian Punjabi Restaurant)
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About Dilruba (Indian Punjabi Restaurant)
Dilruba is a family restaurant on Railway Terrace in Rugby serving Punjabi food, with a menu that moves from familiar curries to more specific regional plates. The kitchen turns out onion bhaji and chilli chicken as starters, with chicken tikka masala and chicken curry among the mainstays, alongside lamb curry for those eating in or collecting. Sides include mushroom rice and Peshawar naan, and lamb chops appear as a grill option. Orders are taken at the counter, and the room is set up for groups. It functions as a sit-down family restaurant and also handles takeaway for customers who prefer to eat at home.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention onion bhaji, lamb curry, chicken tikka masala and chilli chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention onion bhaji, lamb curry, chicken tikka masala and chilli chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Diners single out the food as the main draw, with several naming specific dishes such as the onion bhaji, lamb chops, mushroom rice, chicken tikka masala, and a lamb curry takeaway offer priced at £10. Many describe the staff as welcoming and kind, and a few note being looked after on a late visit. One reviewer reports that a chicken curry and a chilli chicken dish were particularly satisfying. A small number of visits went the other way, however: two reviewers describe the food as bland and tasteless, with one saying a spicy request was ignored, and another calls their meal cold, dry, and overcooked. Several mention returning or recommending the place.
Customer Review Summary
Diners single out the food as the main draw, with several naming specific dishes such as the onion bhaji, lamb chops, mushroom rice, chicken tikka masala, and a lamb curry takeaway offer priced at £10. Many describe the staff as welcoming and kind, and a few note being looked after on a late visit. One reviewer reports that a chicken curry and a chilli chicken dish were particularly satisfying. A small number of visits went the other way, however: two reviewers describe the food as bland and tasteless, with one saying a spicy request was ignored, and another calls their meal cold, dry, and overcooked. Several mention returning or recommending the place.
Featured reviews
- David Woolley
“Always had the takeaway offer so can only comment on food and service.... But we love the lamb curry offer for £10....10/10”
- Jasmine Kapoor
“Good food, amazing service and nice atmosphere”
- Gareth Sampson
“It is not the most luxurious restaurant but the food and the service was excellent. I had probably the best onion bhaji ever and the lamb chops were also a fine starter. Mushroom rice was top notch. The peshawar naan could have benefitted from some fruit. I had chicken tikka masala full of flavour and not bright red. My mate had a chicken curry which also hit the spot. Will be returning”
- Harvey Motherwell
“Food is always banging 10/10 chilli chicken 🔥”
- Simon Williams
“The worst mean I’ve ever had in my life. Cold, dry, overcooked leftovers”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 3
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Quiet
- Offerings· 2
- Late-night food
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Dilruba (Indian Punjabi Restaurant)
- On the Rocks4.75800.2 mi£20–60Vegetarian optionsGood for kidsReservations
cooking meat on hot stone, lava stone steaks, high quality meat
- Bacco Lounge4.52,5260.3 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
eggs and bacon, smash burger, hot chocolate
- Marmaris4.22580.3 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingWheelchair accessible
kebabs, chunky fresh chilli sauce, shawarma
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilruba (Indian Punjabi Restaurant)Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.8203 | — | £10–20 | onion bhaji, lamb curry, chicken tikka masala |
| On the RocksVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.7580 | 0.2 mi | £20–60 | cooking meat on hot stone, lava stone steaks, high quality meat |
| Bacco LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.52,526 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | eggs and bacon, smash burger, hot chocolate |
| MarmarisOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible | 4.2258 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | kebabs, chunky fresh chilli sauce, shawarma |
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