Spice Merchants
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About Spice Merchants
Spice Merchants is an Indian restaurant on Osborne Road in Southsea, also operating as a takeout for collection and delivery. The kitchen covers the familiar Indian restaurant range, from curries and biryanis to tandoori grills, with a separate takeout menu for at-home orders. The dining room sits at the front of the building, and orders can be placed at the counter for collection. It opens in the evenings for dine-in and takeout, and the team keeps regulars coming back. Delivery reaches the surrounding streets.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention traditional indian food and curry.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention traditional indian food and curry.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to Spice Merchants for the traditional Indian curries, describing the food as always delicious and excellent. Staff and owners are called friendly and lovely, with several noting nothing is too much trouble, and the welcoming atmosphere keeps regulars coming back monthly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to Spice Merchants for the traditional Indian curries, describing the food as always delicious and excellent. Staff and owners are called friendly and lovely, with several noting nothing is too much trouble, and the welcoming atmosphere keeps regulars coming back monthly.
Featured reviews
- Hampshire Video
“Always a cracking meal, wonderful owners and staff, never go anywhere else. Made to feel welcome.”
- Paul Breen
“Always great food and very friendly staff. Highly recommend”
- Steve Edmonds
“Always a great experience. Food is excellent and staff are lovely.”
- Aminul
“Me and my mate come here once a month for a curry, and it never disappoints! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Proper traditional Indian food, great staff and a fantastic atmosphere. Can’t recommend this place enough! 👌🍛”
- Jennifer Motteram
“Always love coming to Spice Merchants, the only Indian Restaurant I will go to. The food is always fantastic and taste amazing. Staff are always so nice, nothing is any trouble.”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Indian Restaurants near Spice Merchants
- 0 mi£10–20
masala chai, indian food, authentic indian food
- Royal Bengal4.96840.2 mi
prawn biryani, assam fish, pasanda
- 1.9 mi£20–30
peshwari naan, generous portions, mango and pistachio ice cream
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Merchants | 4.5624 | — | £20–30 | traditional indian food, curry |
| Namaste - Authentic Indian Restaurant | 4.6555 | 0 mi | £10–20 | masala chai, indian food, authentic indian food |
| Royal Bengal | 4.9684 | 0.2 mi | — | prawn biryani, assam fish, pasanda |
| The New Bengal Indian Restaurant | 4.6523 | 1.9 mi | £20–30 | peshwari naan, generous portions, mango and pistachio ice cream |
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