The Grand Pavilion L Best Restaurant Esplanade, Warners Bay

This place is hard to fault. Outstanding dishes and breads that are as good as any Indian I have had, across the globe.

Prices are very reasonable and the service is prompt and courteous. There are many great options for vegetarians.

The tandoori lamb chops are particularly good.

They have got very rude staff. We went their on our friendsŌĆÖ birthday and as soon as we entered their reaction was terrible as if we did something wrong.
We ordered so nicely with them but still they got no smile on their facesŌĆ”I think they wanted us to leave­¤śĢ.
The birthday guy just requested the food to come fast if possible but one of the guy working there at the front replied ŌĆ£it is a restaurant, do not expect the food to come fastŌĆØ­¤ż”­¤Å╗ŌĆŹŌÖĆ’ĖÅ.. so inappropriate.
After that we decided to leave and they did not even try to stop us, and that guy said ŌĆ£ok! You can pay and leaveŌĆØ.
I have also worked in hospitality and have even faced rude customers but never talked in such a way
Anyway I would just like to say that please consider everyone same and respect your customers and also keep your personal issues on side(if any) while you are working in hospitality or in any field
Thank you!!

Best Indian food locally. Korma lamb shanks were divine. Saagwala not as flavourful as the Entrance Restaurant. Many different naans to enjoy.

Been here a few times and this place is always good.
We get a variety of dishes and always try something different and are never disappoint, and last night was no different, just good food.
While we tried to eat everything we got, it turns out our eyes where bigger than our belly but they provide some take away containers so now we've got lunch for the next day, Awesome!!!

I've heard really good things about Grand Pavillion so got a takeaway order and loved the food.

Garlic naan - soft, buttery, garlic flavour of the melt in your mouth naan. So yum.

Sheek kebab - lovely tanduri oven char on the flavoursome succulent kebab, very tasty.

Malai kofta - I thought for a vegetarian dish the serving would have been bigger, I got 3 large potato dumplings in a shallow dish. Despite that this is a superb dish. The curry is amazing and I love the kofta - all the more reason to give just a touch more! Probably the best dish of the lot just pipping the goat.

Butter chicken - one of my favourite dishes, this version was really good but lacking a touch of intensity and missing something, I can't place it, but the balance is just a touch off. Regardless, the lovely tender chicken smothered with that creamy curry is yum.

Lamb biriyani - most of the dishes I ordered are mild but this does have a bit of bite. Tender pieces of lamb with that delicious spiced rice and a bit of curried boiled egg go down very well. The raitha (sweetened yoghurt condiment) takes the edge of the heat. There's also a mint yoghurt to cool one's mouth.

Handi Goat Masala - lots of pieces of goat cooked on the bone for extra flavour and such a lovely spice profile, I really loved this curry

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Good Indian food - Always a treat when in Newcastle

Food good. Great open kitchen with real tandoor. Plrnty of choice. Bit on the expensice side.

Tad bit pricey but definitely worth it
Good service and good food!

Proper Indian food, with great service and reasonable prices.

Really good food. Service was so quick.

Having been a massive fan I am extremely disappointed with my last 2 takeaway meals. When the restaraunt entered the market I was amazed by the food and value for money. However the last meal was very disappointing and then tonight again I am sorry to say to say the same. It is not acceptable to have way more sauce than meat in a dish, to the point that you need to share the meat carefully to ensure everyone in a group of 4 gets a piece. I would suggest that how this restaraunt became successful has been forgotten by those who manage it and I would suggest that they quickly re-visit the past to ensure their future.

This is the only Indian restaurant I'd give a five star rating. Food is fantastic, great service and a great experience overall on our last visit. The chef's passion for food can be seen in the dishes the mouthwatering dishes he creates. Hope they open one up soon in Sydney.

The service was impeccable. The food was plentiful and flavours reminded me of my time back in India. Shame there was no licenced bar, BYO only, even though a bar is present. Soft drink only. Atmosphere and comfort exceeded my expectations. We would return. Well deserved tipping

Absolutely OUTSTANDING! Amazing service and the absolute best Indian food I've ever had.

Nice food, a little expensive for Indian food. Service was good although a little slow.

best Indian that I have had since brick lane in London

Whole family love this restaurant. Great tasting food, never had a problem with anything we have ordered. Can be a lengthy wait as it's so popular but it's well worth it.