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Archana Restaurant
53 Dublin Rd, Belfast, BT2 7HE, United Kingdom
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PA
Review №1

Very tasty authentic indian food, enjoyed my birthday family dinner here today.

sa
Review №2

We went for dinner to this place with our Guatemalan friends. Tried veg Manchurian which was way too different that what we have it here in India. Also tried paneer tikka masala with roti and not only our friends, but we loved it too. The staff is helpful and polite. Ambience is great

Pr
Review №3

Absolutely delicious and authentic Indian cuisine. Great service, friendly staff, communicative and caring. Best Indian restaurant in Northern Ireland. Food+service=5 star

L
Review №4

We visited tonight…. We were looked after starter and main were really pukka

ni
Review №5

Delicious and authentic indian Food.. loved it. Must try Veg thali

jo
Review №6

We arrived in Belfast and really fancied an Indian meal , the place is small but pleasant, choice of beers was just cobra but it ok , now the food was absolutely beautiful, I had a starter, main and couldnt move after really top notch food, would definitely return when in Belfast again

Ru
Review №7

Good food and hospital staff! Better than Mumbai 27.

Pa
Review №8

Very nice place. Curries are served in a large dish. Serves bottles of Cobra. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Good if you are heading to the cinema or going for a drink in one of the nearby bars.

Ap
Review №9

Wouldnt serve me because they said that they were fully-booked. The place was nearly empty. I went outside and asked if I could book a table in about 10 minutes time. They replied, Certainly sir. What the ...?!

Sa
Review №10

Food was overly priced and it had no taste at all.Would not recommend this place.

Pa
Review №11

Best Indian restaurant in Belfast, very original and great service.

Ia
Review №12

Great menu for Gluten and dairy free.. I would be giving them 6 stars if there was six.. Top class..

Bo
Review №13

Authentic Indian cuisine, friendly staff.

bl
Review №14

Terrific delivery service from a restaurant I am previously familiar with eating out in. First time using their delivery option. Food arrived 10 minutes early which was perfect. Top marks for the food itself!

Da
Review №15

So you charge extra for drying shoes in the bathroom?Great 👍🏻👍🏻.Very Disappointed

us
Review №16

Ordered chilli Paneer.Was given paneer curry instead.Extremely bad experience.Will never order again

Eu
Review №17

Dont believe the negative reviews. This place is excellent. Pretty standard Indian restaurant prices, very nice staff and the food is just awesome. Cant fault it!

Ma
Review №18

This is my all time favourite Indian restaurant to go...we go here probably once a month or every 6 weeks and thats probably because we would be ashamed to go every week! Everything is just spectacular, from the ambience, to the staff, to the food! If youre a spicy junkie, this is definitely the place to go! It excites me every single time! And the mango dessert they have, I have been so sad they havent been doing their desserts lately because of covid but I can recommend 10000% that this is not only top Indian restaurant, but my absolute favourite restaurant to go, ever!

pi
Review №19

Went in a few days back. Didnt eat the food as the waiter insisted that I cannot just have starter and had to order the main dish as well. I was not too hungry and so told the waiter that I dont want the main dish as I would not be able to eat it. For that he responded Then pack and take it. I just left as I had a flight to catch and didnt want to carry a bag of food on flight with me. Have never seen this rule anywhere else!

Ba
Review №20

First time ordering from here it was 35 minutes late everything was freezing cold chips were cold and so hard curry was really watery I wont ever order from here again it was disgusting tbh im not happy at all it was an anniversary meal and this place came recommended fair to say I wont be back again

De
Review №21

Excellent experience at this great restaurant. Service was brilliant, staff recommended starters and mains and were excellent.Highly recommend, support local independent businesses.

An
Review №22

Very disappointed with service. I thought its a high quality restaurant but I was wrong.We asked for popodams twice and never got them.Also we was hungry but they bring drinks first.We order two meals and extra portion of Tandoori prawns, but the water said its too much and two meals will be enough (so we never got tandoori)Also instead to clear our table and take away empty bottle waiter wanted to take our water we was drinking.

Ju
Review №23

The best Indian carry out Ive had in Belfast. Quality food and glad it was recommended to me. The staff are helpful and friendly too. Delicious food.

Ju
Review №24

Service was awful, we had to wait a long time to order even though the place was empty. Half of the things on the menu weren’t available. The food was not good, the worst Indian food I’ve tryed. And when we got our bill, we were charged 15 euros more than the Price from the menu and were told that it was because they had upped their prices but not changed the menu but we weren’t told that in the start, just after we complained.

An
Review №25

Fantastic and extensive vegan menu. Very tasty food at affordable prices. Very friendly and helpful staff. Loved it! Highly recommend.

Ro
Review №26

The best Indian restaurant in Belfast. It caters for vegetarians, carnivores and vegans. I wholeheartedly trust this business in providing me with a vegan meal. I love this place.

Ja
Review №27

Friendly helpful staff great selection of vegan Currys. Wud go again. Nice place.

Ch
Review №28

Got a dine at home meal last night. Great quality food good size meals great chicken defo be ordering again in near future

Gr
Review №29

Visiting my birth city with friends and went here on a Saturday night. Food was brilliantly authentic, beautifully presented and reasonably priced. Great service too!

Da
Review №30

Arrived without a reservation,restaurant fully booked ,but with a bit of moving things around the staff managed to find us a table.Excellent first class service! Excellent first class food! Excellent staff! This is why I keep going back.

Ha
Review №31

Terrific quality food, great service and it doesnt take long at all for what is obviously cooked from scratch. Will be bringing friends/family with me next time

Ka
Review №32

Good food served. Apt spice level. We were surprised (happily) about the food quality. Service was good. Would definitely visit again if visiting Belfast.

Ro
Review №33

Excellent taste. The owner was very cordial. We were given a place very quickly though the restaurant was quite full.

BR
Review №34

Food is the best in Belfast with great staff making your meal a great ecperience

Jo
Review №35

Delicious food. Terrific service. Close to downtown. Easy walk from all major hotels.

Ra
Review №36

Combination of Quality and Quantity. The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly. If you are in Belfast... dont miss the opportunity.

Ja
Review №37

Excellent staff and food well worth a visit.

Ma
Review №38

Great staff. Great value. Great food. Ill be back 👍

Ch
Review №39

Good food and service. Told us we had to book meercat offers 24hrs in advance however a couple came in when were there and they told them that they were only valid on lunch times. Appears they dont want people to use them offers. None the less the food was good.

Ma
Review №40

I have been going here for 8 years and it has been absolutely amazing. It’s cooked straight out of the kitchen and the waiting times are fantastic. The food is great and I would definitely recommend.

Ge
Review №41

Have just enjoyed a really lovely meal ,donated by these fabulous people to NHS frontline workers, they have been donating their delicious food for a number of weeks ,a massive thank you .your kindness is so amazing and so appreciated, MOT belfast XX 💙🌈🌈

Pa
Review №42

Visited Christmas week with a group of mates.Excellent food and service. The staff are very accommodating.The mild to hot scale on the menu is conservative so dont be afraid to try a little hotter than normal, obviously washed down with a few Cobra beers.

Ka
Review №43

A party of 7 of us went, the staff were very friendly and attentive- especially in regards to dietary requirements. Everyone of us thoroughly enjoyed the meal and definitely will be back again.(The menu also boasts over 13 vegan options!! fantastic)

Co
Review №44

Intimate venue, most attentive owner and service from all the staff; excellent food prepared to own preferences. What more can one wish for? Definitely recommend for quality, flavour and service!

Ar
Review №45

Seriously have to agree - no idea why such negative reviews! fabulous wee restaurant, fantastic good and friendly accommodating staff - nothing too much trouble. We like authentic Indian food and have never had a bad meal and we have been going regularly for over 15 years. Ignore the bad reviews and judge for yourself!

Am
Review №46

Very rude.. food was mediocre. If you are in customer service being polite is good.

En
Review №47

Poor service... the place was very dirty... we were a family of 4 so they forced us to take 2 main courses which I find a little ridiculous... this restaurant is one of a kind and I wouldnt advise anyone to go

Em
Review №48

Oct 2016: I visited Belfast and ate at Archana three times because the food was so good. It was fragrant, spicy, tasty, and steaming hot. Portions are very generous. Really nice staff too. Highly recommended.

An
Review №49

Best Indian and best value for money. I go every couple of weeks and get the same quality staff who are friendly and welcoming. The food matches and i have never left not satisfied. I would reccommend to everyone to give it a try.

Pe
Review №50

One of the oldest Indian restaurants in Belfast, for a good reason. The food is great. Plenty of vegetarian options and everything is gluten free. Very relaxed atmosphere.

Ch
Review №51

Best Indian in Belfast

Pa
Review №52

Wonderful Punjabi food, went to cinema & wanted something to eat after, walked up one side of the Dublin road and down the other reviewing all the menus. My partner is a bit fussy & suffers from IBS. We agreed on the Archana and delighted we did. Although it was after 21:00 we were warmly welcomed. I had a beer and one of the USUAL dishes (Turloughs special Karachi) and my partner had lamb bhuna although it wasnt on the menu. Staff couldnt have been more helpful. The food was delicious best Indian we have both had in Belfast.

Si
Review №53

Best Indian food I had in Belfast.We had Prawns Chettinad & Chicken Chilli Masala. Taste was authentic.A must try if you are searching for Indian foodWe are travelling around UK and Northern Ireland. And my mom and dad really had a tough time managing with food at most places we visited. This was a first place where they really loved the food.

Ma
Review №54

Good Indian food, you get personal attention even on crowded days. They can accommodate big families at very short notice, which is great if youre traveling with others.

Ra
Review №55

Archana is good restaurant for Indian food. Had good time and a much needed Indian taste away from India :)

An
Review №56

Went for lunch and had their vegan thali. It was very tasty and only £5. They also have a massive selection of vegan curries on the main menu too. The service was 10/10, very friendly and helpful.

De
Review №57

Best Indian restaurant in Belfast. Friendly staff, very reasonable prices, and exceptional vegetarian and vegan menu. Highly recommend!

Sh
Review №58

The last time we were in Belfast five years ago we discovered this gem of a restaurant. As we are born and grew up in Bradford we are well qualified to comment and Archana is well worth the journey. Every item was freshly made, plenty of meat and presented by excellent staff....we were welcomed as old friends. Thank you all....you deserve the five stars.😌

Da
Review №59

Enjoyable experience with good food and friendly service

Da
Review №60

Food was lovely and a great atmosphere, staff was very nice

Am
Review №61

Lovey ambiance, tasty food, amazing service.

Tr
Review №62

Great place to eat. We have had our Indian colleagues over to Belfast and have taken them to several indian restaurants. They always wanted to go back to Archana. Lunches are also superb too. You can get a meal in here for less money than a sandwich out of some shops. Great food and nice staff. Do yourself a favour and try it out. Highly recommended.

Jo
Review №63

Just up for the weekend and was looking through different restaurants in the area. Found this place and read some of the reviews. Tried the book online got an email to confirm the booking arrived at correct time and sat down to enjoy a beautiful meal along with a bottle of wine. (total after 2 starters and 2 main courses with 1 side and 1 bottle of wine was extremely reasonable) 1st time visiting and visited on peoples reviews. (from managing a business myself I understand how reviews are extremely important for family run business. All in all I would deffo come back. Gr8 experience

Fu
Review №64

I really liked the food at this Indian restaurant. The naan bread was not dry or anything and the sauces were absolutely delicious. The prices were reasonable and left enough room for a tip.

Sa
Review №65

Located on Dublin road in Belfast, serve North Indian food with good vegetarian options. Friendly staff, cozy, good ambience and tasty food.

Ka
Review №66

Indians.. need indian food go for this restaurant alone...dont try any other veg restaurants here in Belfast. Im writting this after having in all veg resturants in Belfast.Authentic north indian restaurantWorth every for pound

Jo
Review №67

Went for a quick bite, service was quite slow considering amount of customers in the small venue. Food however was up to scratch and very reasonably priced. worth a shot if you dont want to break the bank.

Pe
Review №68

Great restaurant. Food gorgeous and the staff very friendly and attentative. Had a lovely evening with my family.

Da
Review №69

Five stars for the food and service. My only criticism is that the menu was greasy to the touch and almost put me off staying for dinner. Im Glad I did stay as the food was delicious. Guys, wipe the menus with warm soapy water, it will keep fussy diners like me happy!

Am
Review №70

Excellent service, pleasant surroundings and generous portions of delicious & well presented food . We were in the more spacious upstairs dining area and had a lovely evening with friends. Honestly cant fault it, and will definitely be back.

Co
Review №71

Friendly staff, delicious food, huge portion sizes

Co
Review №72

Actually cant believe some of the reviews of Archana on here. It is truely one of the best restaurants in Belfast. The food is top notch and the service is good. It has a large vegetarian and vegan menu, but for me the lamb dishes are sensational. Dont believe the negative reviews, Im not sure what their angle is.

Jo
Review №73

Delicious food, amazing friendly staff!! Definitely worth a visit, you wont regret it!

Ve
Review №74

Good food , services can be improved

Ev
Review №75

Really good food and friendly service.

Ga
Review №76

Good Indian Food, You will get nice vegetarian options

Ch
Review №77

Very nice decor, excellent service and really tasty food.

Ra
Review №78

Good food and friendly people

Su
Review №79

Amazing food😊 The place is clean, though small and the food is also very economical for the portions served😊 would definitely recommend this place to everyone looking for yummy Indian food😊

Vi
Review №80

Authentic spicy Indian 👌👌

Gi
Review №81

Lovely restaurant, the owner and his son are very nice! The food is very good and the portions abundant, all for the right price.

Ja
Review №82

Good authentic indian food. Many choices available for vegetarians n vegans

Ma
Review №83

Great Indian food. Good variety of vegetarian options. Service is always great with really friendly staff.

Sa
Review №84

Good restaurant with high quality food.

Da
Review №85

A truly outstanding restaurant with exceptional food served in a friendly warm and inviting atmosphere. the finest dining experience you will find anywhere

Ha
Review №86

Amazing vegetarian selection, great service, convenient location. This is my favourite restaurant in Belfast!

Ky
Review №87

Our go-to Indian in Belfast. Casual dining, friendly staff, corking food. Dont miss the vegetarian options (even if your a meat fan).

Jo
Review №88

Best Indian in Ireland, food , service all superb.

Mi
Review №89

Lovely in my view best Indian restaurant in town

Ma
Review №90

We went here because Nu Delhi was closed and werent disappointed. The host was very pleasant and the food excellent and bursting with flavour.

sh
Review №91

Just went for dinner to this place .. a first time experience.. a bad one.. with hardly two tables occupied in a dingy restaurant.. we were given a table of 4 .. 2 adults 2 kids.. ordered a dal makhani, 2 plates chicken tikka and 3 portions of rice of course with one shot of whisky.. waiter says “not allowed” have to order 2 main courses .. when asked y this policy he says “table of 4 needs to order 2 main courses minimum no matter what else u order!! So we ordered an okra dish!! Have never heard this one before!! To top it all the food was not even nice.. tasteless and mostly decorated with just too many onions and tomatoes, chicken tikka was coloured tasteless chicken..imagine if I walked in ordered a beer and left.. maybe “not allowed” one person occupying one table has to order 1 “MAIN COURSE” ???? Ridiculous.. pls don’t be fooled by the awards and reviews!!!

C
Review №92

One of a few places in belfast where you can experience quality food at the highest standard,friendly staff,and good service and great value.be back again !

Dh
Review №93

Perfect indian taste, quantity is fine.Suggest to go for it

IS
Review №94

Top quality food highley recommend

Ka
Review №95

Lovely food, service excellent and very friendly.

Yi
Review №96

Really excellent curry! In Belfast for 2 days - came here twice :-)

Ge
Review №97

So so tasty, I had garam masala which comes out (like most) in a large cooking pan, my favourite Indian in the city

An
Review №98

Excellent food. good spices and really enjoyed food. Some authentic indian food.

So
Review №99

Great vegan choices as well as all the dishes you would expect. Excellent

Pu
Review №100

Worst service experience..... however food was good... will never ever go again to this place😔😒

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  • Address:53 Dublin Rd, Belfast, BT2 7HE, United Kingdom
  • Site:http://www.archana.co.uk/
  • Phone:+44 28 9032 3713
Categories
  • Indian restaurant
  • Asian restaurant
  • South Asian restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:5–10PM
  • Tuesday:5–10PM
  • Wednesday:5–10PM
  • Thursday:5–10PM
  • Friday:5–10PM
  • Saturday:5–10PM
  • Sunday:5–10PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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