Essence of Bengal Restaurant
285 Reviews
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- Friday5:15–11:30 PM
- Saturday5:15–11:30 PM
- Sunday5:15–10:30 PM
- Monday5:15–10:30 PM
- Tuesday5:15–10:30 PM
- Wednesday5:15–10:30 PM
- Thursday5:15–10:30 PM
About the Business
ESSENCE OF BENGAL RESTAURANT LTD Redditch | Book & Order Online - Home | Come for dine-in or order online to taste the truly wonderful dishes of India at Redditch with Essence of Bengal Restaurant Ltd.
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Website
Call Us
+441527404043
1 B Birchfield Rd, Headless Cross, Redditch B97 4LB
Hours
- Friday5:15–11:30 PM
- Saturday5:15–11:30 PM
- Sunday5:15–10:30 PM
- Monday5:15–10:30 PM
- Tuesday5:15–10:30 PM
- Wednesday5:15–10:30 PM
- Thursday5:15–10:30 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Late-night food
- Casual
- No-contact delivery
Recommended Reviews
Sharon Such
05.03.2024
Essence of Bengal Restaurant
Will not return, my friend and I felt rushed when we went before couldn't wait to get us out the door. Booked a table for 7 had email to say had to change it to 8.30 no good to us , manager very rude on the phone to my friend, went elsewhere had a much better experience .
Graham Stout
02.03.2024
Essence of Bengal Restaurant
First time here and was well worth it. Al meals were good and very attentive, friendly staff.
bobbin bob
27.01.2024
Essence of Bengal Restaurant
After a long break, we returned to Essence for a meal. It was disappointing to be honest. The food wasn't great, pretty greasy and bland to be honest. Portions are tiny now and I'd expect better quality and quantity given that mains cost £10 or more plus another £9 for rice and naan.
Monica Mitcham
08.01.2024
Essence of Bengal Restaurant
Essence has been around for many years. We live a very short walk from the restaurant and we have dined in an handful of times before this incident. The meal was ok but not enough for us to return regularly.We were invited by friends to attend an reunion at Essence. We enjoyed our meal so we decided to return, which we did, quite a few times and we always left a £5 tip.On this occasion, we ordered our meal and the nan bread did not arrive on the table. We waited and waited, while eating and we realised it was not going to arrive.There was only two sets of couples in the restaurant so it was not busy.My partner told me not to say anything about the missing nan bread and see if they knock It off the bill.I normally order a chicken meal served with rice. The rice was a very small portion, not enough really so I ordered more rice which we were charged for. My partner had his meal and used some of my rice.The owner, the man who wears the waistcoat, arrived to take our payment. My partner told him politely that the nan bread,which was £3.50, did not arrive at the table.The owner said one moment I will check. He was gone a while, talking to his waiters and his chef. He returned. Slamed our chocolates on the table and said there's your chocolates and I will check the CCTV because the staff told me that you had your nan bread because they cleared away your silver tray.My partner replied and said the popodums and sauces/ lettuce were on the silver tray and the nan bread did not arrive.The owner replied, not in a polite manner, that he will remove the nan bread from the bill and check the CCTV.We were both shocked by his reply. The owner obviously did not believe us.We are both mature adults, well over 50 years of age. We both earn very good money and we would NEVER lie about a £3.50 nan bread.The attitude of the owner was very disgraceful.As we walked out, my partner, who is a funny guy, said to the owner. When you check your CCTV or if you check your CCTV and it shows that the nan bread arrived at our table, I will pay all your staff wages.We walked out with our head held high and we will NEVER return.
gabriel gerardo
02.01.2024
Essence of Bengal Restaurant
I was there with my girlfriend and because I was doing fasting I didn't want to eat. They told us that I couldn't stay with my girlfriend after seating us and bringing us our drinks. We could only stay together if we were two order 2 main meals. You are not able to stay here if you won't be ordering from the main courses! The staff was rude and made us wait for seating when there were many spaces to sit and didn't talk nicely but childish with poor manor. Left that bad place and will never go back.
Lee Ross
02.01.2024
Essence of Bengal Restaurant
First visit and was really impressed. Possibly the cleanest curry house I've ever been in, the place was immaculate. Staff were friendly and funny, service was quick and the food was excellent. Visited with a child and their food was cooked exactly as requested.
Louise Price
31.12.2023
Essence of Bengal Restaurant
Whilst the food was very tasty, I will not return. The portion size was very small compared to any other Indian and it was more pricey.When we arrived and ordered we were rudely told that we had to order a main meal each as the chef expected it. As a mum with 2 young girls we often order a few dishes between us to share plus all the extras like chips, rice, naan, popadoms etc. we are not big eaters so can’t manage full meals each. We ordered an extra dish just to satisfy ‘the chef’ but felt really awkward and have never felt this way before. As it happens portions were really small so we need not have worried. Waiters were friendly but kept coming over every few minutes to check if we wanted more drinks (even when we had full glasses on the table). At £3.30 for a small glass of lemonade I’m not surprised they were pushing the drinks so hard. To be honest, we couldn’t wait to finish our food and leave. Such a shame as the food was lovely and the restaurant was nicely decorated.
Pat Wilson
21.12.2023
Essence of Bengal Restaurant
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff , clean and welcoming , but the food wasn’t great . Yes it was busy butOut of a big can, I’d say. Everything was the same colour .Overcoloured without any individual spice tastes . Tasteless pilau rice .What was that red stuff to go with the popadoms ?
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1 B Birchfield Rd, Headless Cross, Redditch B97 4LB
Essence of Bengal Restaurant