Rajdhaani

Great restaurant between Ollerton and Newark, Notts.
4th visit but this is the first time I felt fully prepared to review. This visit was the best ever food wise I have to say.
I started with the 'Hot Chicken' - pieces of succulent meat in a 'hot' tomato and onion based sauce. I'm a Madras eater and I can tell you that the spices on this starter were spot on, tingle on the lips was felt following eating and the portion size was just right leaving you wanting more.
For my main course I ordered Keema Rice, Keema Naan, chicken 'tikka' Madras and Saag poneer as a side dish.
The rice was outstanding, not greasy and not dry - probably the best balanced Keema Rice I have ever had. The Naan was also very good, again neither too moist or too dry, spot on, not overstuffed or over large, just right. The Saag Poneer was also perfect the right balance of crispy cheese chunks, spinach and sauce. The Madras was perfect for me and what I believe (and it's always subjective) the perfect Madras heat. The chicken was just right with no hard chewy chunks - just good quality Tikka chunks in a Madras sauce.
I also had a very nice 'pre prepared' desert - it would be unfair to review that as they are usually bought in and supplied by s 3rd party.
There was a party of 5 of us and without going into details on the other meals, everyone was equally impressed.
Other points to note is the great decor, clean car park, clean toilets, and some of the best 'indian restaurant' background music at just the right volume I have heard.
Ice cold Cobra beer was also fresh and refreshing. They also had Cobra IPA available which I was tempted to try - another time.
The staff (2 gentlemen on duty, one of which is the owner I believe) were well groomed, very attentive without being in any way overbearing.
After the meal we were offered commentary drinks- to add here, not the usual shorts, but anything from the bar, this was a king and generous gesture - it could have been that we were a large party, on a quiet night, so please don't expect it.
Value wise and without going into prices - it was good and fair.
We chatted with the owner briefly who informed us that they are based in Nottingham and opening another restaurant soon at Dunham on Trent right near the toll bridge. They deserve success with that venture and I will be checking it out at some stage.
5 stars from me no question.

First visit and was very impressed with the food and service. Would definitely recommend this place and we will be going back. A bit off the beaten track but well worth the effort. £78.00 for two including drinks. Could have saved by sharing a couple of dishes as portions were very generous.

Easy booking by phone for a table Friday night, spent approx 2 hours at the restaurant for 3 courses and drinks. Staff were welcoming and attentive but not intrusive. Food came out nice and timely, no waiting or delays considering they had a full side of the restaurant with a large party of people in. Food was hot, fresh and tasted absolutely delicious. All 3 courses were perfect. Portion sizes were excellent and good value for money. We asked for recommendations for both food and drinks, staff were happy to help and gave good choices. The cutlery, glassware, crockery and overall restaurant was exceptionally clean. Glassware was gleaming on the tables. A couple of old favourites that made me smile, the fish tank in the restaurant and the waiter brought the food out on a hostess trolley. Indian Music was played through quality speakers and gave a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Will definitely return and highly recommend to others. Takeaway is available, great bar with good selection of drinks if you prefer to order in house and have a drink while you wait. Only realised tonight that they have a nice garden with benches and a play area outside. Plenty of parking over two small car parks, entrance/exit on a bend so use caution. Restaurant caters for vegetarians and allergies / intolerences.

Friendly attentive staff and delicious food. Nice touches to service too. Hot wipes, orange segments after main course and mints with the bill. A favourite place to visit.

I had a very tasty takeaway from here. Great portion sizes, good quality meat and full of flavour. I would recommend.

Placed order at 18:30, didn’t arrive till 21:15! Rang multiple times being told the driver had just left. Order was also incorrect, order a lamb curry and got chicken. Order was over £40 so extremely disappointing

Always good food and pleasant staff.

Second meal here and it was even better than the first which was hard to beat. We have moved house further away but enjoyed our previous visit so much we felt it worth the half hour drive
Can recommend the vegetable dupiaza, a lovely selection of vegetables used and the spice level was exactly as I like it
Staff very friendly and accommodating