Bengal Merchant in County Durham

First time we have been here, we have just moved to area. Had a great meal. Chad and staff were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

Amazing food, great value

Great food at great price and with an award winning chef you cant go wrong

Always brilliant food and always great friendly happy staff

I'm really sorry about this rating, if they take a booking for 8pm you arrive and they tell you they close at 9pm, that should be a red flag. No one said when we booked, however we sat down to receive the startersSalmon tika looked like plastic strips deep fried, swimming in oily onionsSent it back,The poppadoms were the only item that didn't fail hence the 1 star.We had sheek kebab also deep fried, which should have been grilled, very oily !! Absolutely awful..The dips came served up in plastic tupperware pots with plastic spoons.Are we at a picnic or a restaurant I ask myself....??The curry's all looked the same apart from added chilli or sugar. Nothing special.We had to remind the owner to give us serviettes, cutlery etc, I had to ask for ice in my Gin and Tonic, really!! We were practically the only people there...What a disappointing experience this was. I think there was no chef on that night a young lad working in the kitchen putting food either in the deep fat fryer or microwave.The owner was obviously lacking in staff, he was moaning on and on about all his woes about covid, staff problems etc . At this point I was looking around for sharp objects to poke my eyes out with !!I'm sorry it is not your customers problem. What a complete depressing experience this was, the food was nothing to write home about to be honest... so for £104 ...it a big NO from me.The owner did not charge us for the salmon starter to be fair.

Had a real good tasty Indian curry. The staff were brilliant and couldn't be more helpful. A lovely friendly atmosphere. Would definitely recommend the Bengal Merchant.

SPICYYYYYYY 😎 great food, great staff, nice atmosphere. Just remember that if you want crab you have to let them know a day in advance! I wanted crab and didn't know this rule, was disappointed when they said they had none in, but still, it gives me something to look forward to next time 🙂👍Thanks for a delicious food coma Bengal Merchant!

Whilst on a long weekend to Barnard Castle we decided to pop in for a curry @ Bengal Merchant.Pleasantly surprised. Lovely staff, with a welcoming nature.Food was absolutely fantastic. Would highly recommend Bengal Merchant. Superb food and fantastic service.

Great food, fab service very friendly staff. Up here for wkend could not have chosen a better indian.

One of two Indian restaurants in Barnard's Castle. We didn't visit the other one but we were very happy with our choice. The welcome was friendly, the service prompt and the dishes from the varied menu were very tasty. Once again the toilets were on an upper floor so not for those who don't do stairs. Ample parking on the street.