Shipston Bengal Cuisine in Stratford-on-Avon

Our "go to" when we need an Indian meal fix. Eat in or take-out, the food is first class and the staff are lovely. Prices are sensible, especially in this tourist trap area where, quite frankly, prices can be ridiculous. They do collection & delivery. Delivery in a certain radius. Can't comment on the delivery service as we're outside that radius. The only reason I've taken one star away is because sometimes, when you order a take-out, you arrive at the time given to collect but find yourself waiting quite a bit longer for the food. It's a bit of a pain but we love the food, so it's something we accept might happen occasionally. Well worth a try, but don't blame me if you're hooked!

It's the only Balti in the village which can be a bit of a worry but fear not as we had a good meal here. The initial impression wasn't great, the room was very cold and in different stages of refurbishment. It should be OK when completed.We was aware that the service was a little stretched between the restaurant and the take away trade but it wasn't really a problem for us. The waiter (owner) did a great single handed job.The menu is the familiar "traditional" Bangladeshi offering. Unfortunately I made the very rare mistake of opting for the Shorisha, as I was advised it was flavoursome. To be fair the mustard oil did clear my sinuses. The wife's Balti was pleasant enough and the sides were very good. .The prices are surprisingly competitive considering the location and lack of competition. What was also very surprising is that it's unlicensed and you can take your own alcohol. I am thinking this is a rarity in the Cotswolds.Parking could be a bit of a problem.

Started so well... Quick to be seated and drinks and poppadoms... That was after 5 minutes. 90 minutes later food hadn't arrived.Waste of time. Waste of Life. Waste of Money.Shyte service. Shyte food. The blandest Indian food ever eaten. Seriously avoid, no apology. No trying to communicate. Just a huge disappointing Saturday evening.There were only 9 customers in the restaurant, 3 tables. The rest of the trade from take away. Complaints left right and centre from customers ordering take away.An absolute farce.

Ordered online, took 2 hours to deliver and when eventually it turned up it was cold. Rang twice during the 2 hours only to have the phone put down on me. Such a shame as it all started off so well,,

Sat at the table for half an hour waiting to be served, eventually gave up and walked out. Lot of other people in there waiting to be served...wouldnt bother if you're planning on eating in.

Great food. I was really impressed. The boss explained that they bus the team in from Birmingham every day. It definitely showed. Top class curry. Remember to BYOB.

We ordered a meal for 5, takeaway. They missed an item even though we checked with them before leaving.4 different curries all tasted the same with way too much tomato, should have ordered spaghetti instead of rice. Awful, worse curry I've ever had.

Just had the most fantastic meal.Everything excellent.One of the best Indian meals we have had.

Ordered online at 5.20. Appreciate they don’t open until 5.30, but order not accepted until 6.15?! Advised would be 60 mins for delivery. Tried phoning throughout this time and no answer! Just basic ‘no one is available to answer your call message’ (doesn’t even say you’re through to Bengal). Finally arrived at 7.30. Meal was luke warm and biryani curry was full of sweet corn and peas. Certainly won’t be using them again. Their reason when I asked on delivery of the time delay and not answering phone - we come from Birmingham!

Nice setting, we were disappointed with the lamb Biryani, dry and not much flavour the Naga special was good though.