Brilliant food exactly how I wanted it. The food is a little pricier than the more popular curry…read morehouse up the road but the service is second to none. I find the smaller things such has hot plates being placed on the table moments before the food is brought are key things which make you stand out from the rest. Each dish was hot and portions were adequate to fill the average person. Alcohol was a bit pricy for the location but is expected. The reason it is not 5 stars was because the waiter or waiters in this case came three times in consecutive occasions to ask if we are ready to order. The first waiter got told cane we have 5 minutes and a minute later a different waiter asked if we was ready, again. As I mentioned before, the food is brilliant. Would recommend for an nice meal or even a group outing.

Loved it. Its good to see a reduced menu these days, but what they offer caters for all, well…read morecooked and we were well looked after.

I've tried many Indian takeaways/restaurants in Bolton & I'm yet to find anywhere better. The…read moreChicken Jalfrezi is a personal favourite and with an abundance of chicken, your never left disappointed. After collecting an order and returning home, we realised an item was missing from the order, rand up and one of the lads was round within 5 minutes dropping it off. Tremendous customer service !! Friday/Saturday nights obviously get very busy and delivery can take upto 2 hours so my advice is to either order early or drive and collect where it's usually ready within 30 minutes.

Spice Island was recommended to me by a work colleague (cheers, Martin) when I first came to Bolton…read more10 years ago, and since then they've done very good business with us. The reason? The food is great (try their Chingri Jhol or their Murg Charga if you like something a little bit hotter than usual), the service efficient (rather than friendly, perhaps) and the prices are very reasonable. I like the fact that you can see the food being prepared when you pick up your meal -- it gives you confidence there's nothing untoward going on. All in all, top nosh -- and good value too.

Absolutely excellent Indian food. Had a variety of good choices and spice level was on the spot…read moreand perhaps even spicier than the average. Would highly recommend.

The food is fantastic deep flavors and unlike some Indian spots they don't hide behind spice to…read moremask their flavor. The service is excellent with an online menu which lists every allergen in the dish which is a big help. Lastly, the ambiance is unreal but I will say the lighting is a little dim.

Great food and amazing atmosphere! I visited this place in Manchester twice...once for breakfast…read moreand the other time at lunch. Both times were great, but their breakfast menu is different vs lunch and dinner. All the staff are very friendly and responsive, and they offer a variety of items on their menu. The Manchester exclusive (Nalli Nihari Biryani) special was amazing...highly recommend it.

After reading Ryan H's talk thread, it reminded me that I hadn't reviewed the Pavilion, which is a…read morecrime as I must have visited this place close to 100 times.. If we want to stay close to home but not skimp on quality, Pavilion is normally our first choice! Pretty run of the mill when it comes to the menu, but they do offer a great set menu and also a set lunch menu for a lighter bite! Now as much as I agree with Ryan that the Pavilion is great, I also have to echo slightly what Adam F said - it used to be better! Whether that is because they have declined it quality or whether its the increased quality available just a hop skip and jump away in either Manchester or Naga at Abbey Village, I'm not sure - but I bet it's the latter. In Bolton, the Pavilion is the best curry house, however as mentioned just a little bit of a drive or a quick train out of town and you're spoilt for choice and as painful as it is for me to admit, the choice is just that bit better.

A longstanding, reliable, go to curry house. Nice interior with lots of very attentive staff. Can…read moreget busy but there is seating in the bar area where you can wait and tables turn over quite quickly. The food is good and I would go back without issue but I have eaten better Indian food with a more interesting range of flavours.

You know it is good when your nose starts to sweat. I wanted to try something different to my…read moreusual Bhuna or Madras. The server recommended a special and it was so, so tasty. I spent the entire time taking photos and texting my brother in Italy who also misses a good curry. Great service, great food and great prices.

Visited Achari twice in the last few weeks & on both occasions I have been hugely impressed with…read morethe quality of food. The trip was on a Sunday evening where they have a special menu of 4 courses for £11.95. With that value you'd expect a lack of quality however it was the complete opposite. Very healthy portions & good quality good. The only disappointment being the service between the starters & the mains was around 30 minutes. All in all, a great place to eat in the town centre.

Great place to eat, the best for curry and spicy food, not to expensive and worth going for the…read morevegetarian curry! they are delicious they sell them in the afternoon worth looking out for!

This is an OK enough curry café and kebab shop near the centre of Bolton, doing takeaway but also…read morewith plenty of covers to sit in. For those of us in the know, 'rice and three' is about as clear a business name as you can get for a curry café! The pricing here is 3.50-5.30GBP depending on whether all or none of your three chosen curries are vegetarian. Rice was A-OK, as was the fresh tandoor chapati. And I'm starting to realise the importance of serving fresh chapati or naan on a basket rather than a plate - put a slice of fresh toast on a plate to see how one soggy the downside becomes and you will get my point! As a Muslim-owned place, vegetarian choices on the bain marie are as usual playing second fiddle to the 'main dishes'. However, red kidney beans were one choice when I visited, with my other two choices being channa and spinach (from tinned spinach). There was also a potato curry, and I see online references to a Friday aubergine curry. All of what I had was OK, but I continue to feel various gripes with curry café offerings - not enough vegetarian choice, generic sauces as opposed to a feeling of the component fresh ingredients shining through, and heartburn for the rest of the afternoon from the chili powder. However, this is a tight ship as curry cafés go. It seems to be a lively Arab hangout for everyone from young dating couples to grandparents. It's clean, including plenty of toilets (each with lota!) upstairs. Maybe I will go back on a Friday for aubergine curry. Maybe if you like meat kebabs and curries or are Muslim in Bolton this could be a regular place for you. Good luck, Rice N Three!

Shahbaaz Curry Cottage has been a favourite of mine for a good few years now - being a minute away…read morefrom my parents house, it also doubles up as our local Indian takeaway. The restaurant is, as the name suggests, in a small cottage that has quite recently been extended to cater for the demand for a good curry house in the area. There must be no more than 15 tables in the entire place, which makes it nice and cosy - which I like. I have been here countless times, and each time I cannot fault the service. The waiters are friendly, and the same guys have worked there for years, so if you're local and go there frequently they remember your name - which is always nice. The food is authentic Indian food, with a varied choice of curries on the menu. One of their starters - Prawn on Puree - is my favourite and I often order this as larger portion for my main meal, which they are always more than happy to do for me. The prices are very reasonable here, and if you like them on Facebook they'll often post print-off vouchers on their page for customer discounts and freebies. They also run deals on certain nights, where you can get 3 courses and a beer for £15. Last week when I visited, the service was abnormally slow.. And something I haven't experienced before. Granted it was a busy Friday night but maybe they were a waiter down or something. The service is usually faultless - this must have been an off night but I wouldn't like to mark them down for it. I'll continue to go here, either with family or with friends - and if you're in the area it's definitely the best place for Indian food for a good few miles.

Love the Shahbaaz! Great food. Lovely staff. The 3 courses for £9.99 they offer on Weds & Sunday's…read moreare well worth the money & they're very accommodating on alterations to the menu. Highly recommended!

The best Indian around! Superb food and swish setting. You…read morecan start with a drink in the lounge bar and then take a table in the well laid out dining room. Lots of privacy due to the many corners the restaurant has. Everything we ate was fantastic and I can especially recommend the chicken shaslick. A must visit for any curry lover!