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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

I thought I need to write a second review about Pavel Indian restaurant in St James Street, Brighton. I have ordered takeaway from Pavel during the lockdown and the food was unforgettable amazing. I went back with my partner this evening to Pavel. The first...thing that impressed me is the way they arranged tables with fresh beautiful flowers, It’s so welcoming. First we ordered starters and I specially ordered my favourite veggie Samosas and Onion Bhajis which tasted amazing, My partner ordered Prawns purée which he said was unbelievably delicious. Coming to mains I ordered King prawns Jalfrezi and my partner ordered King Prawns Sag together with pilau rice and Peshwari nans. The king prawns were huge full of flavour, the portion was generous and it tasted so good. I will definitely recommend Pavel for anyone who wants to try or loves Indian food and for special occasions. The menu is extensive. It caters for everyone’s taste. Thank you very much for the lovely food and excellent customer service. The dinner ended with complementary chocolates. I will be back soon.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed February 12, 2023

We ordered take-away. A mistake. 40.00 for two, not worth even half that! [I thought their muligatawny soup and lentil soup were nice! ] But the mains were VERY disappointing. A puddle of sauce with a very few lumps of chicken gobbets submerged in it....Flavourless. 'Mild' food can be subtle, this was just beyond bland. Indian food can be a feast. This was like a school dinner. Disappointing. It might be that the hotter meals are better. But I don't think we'll be back to see. Where were the vegetables promised in the menu? Not generous portions, no subtlety, no flavours!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 12, 2023 via mobile

A very disappointing experience. We ordered a lot of food and a wide range of dishes but, like the other review says, all of it was uniformly bland and tasteless. It was like they forgot to put any spice or seasoning or really anything into...it. It all tasted exactly the same - like water. I don't think they've tasted Indian food before, let alone cooked it. The lamb tikka masalla was the worst - the sauce appeared to be korma sauce with red food colouring in it and it was 1% meat. They literally delivered a box of sauce with a few tiny pieces of meat floating in it. Unacceptable quality. Had we been eating in the restaurant, the entire meal would have gone back for a refund. Will not be eating here again and I'd urge anyone considering it to go elsewhere.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 27, 2023 via mobile

Was looking for a good curry in Brighton and was recommended this place. Warm welcome, attentive staff and great food- definitely fit the bill. Recommended if in area

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed December 23, 2022 via mobile

Just gorgeous food, attentive waiters and traditional Indian restaurant environment. Cannot recommend enough.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed November 11, 2022

But boy, has it gone down hill, When the highlight of your meal is the poppadoms then you know you have come to a wrong choice . Having been brought up near Birmingham , I know what a balti tastes like - fresh spices ,...herbs, onion, tomato, capsicum and whatever gets thrown in. And it really tasty. It is not over cooked , bland, undefinable vegetables in blandly spiced and seasoned sauce. Despite my wife and myself have two different dishes - they tasted exactly the same. Even better, the cauliflower bhaji that arrived very late, was also similarly over cooked - and in the same sloppy sauce. Even the nan breads taste like they had come from the Co-Op down the road. If the have truly won an award as the best curry house in Brighton, then it says something about the terrible standard of Indian sub continent food in the area. Avoid - until they start trying to make an effort.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 3, 2022

After booking a table over the phone two weeks ahead of when we wanted to dine, we arrived at the restaurant only to be greeted with confused faces and mumbling when we explained that we had a reservation. Luckily, we were able to be seated....We had to get the waiter's attention to order our drinks, main courses, more drinks, coffee and then the bill - which we had to ask for twice! The food itself was lovely but I am afraid the service was appalling. I felt as though we were an inconvenience to then, rather than welcomed diners. We won't be going back.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 27, 2022 via mobile

Was very warm and welcoming excellent food and lovely variety of options to choose from loved it would definitely be coming. Here again

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 25, 2022

The food here is amazing. It is the best Asian food I’ve ever had in my life. The customer service is immaculate and they are such nice people. Will definitely recommend this restaurant if your looking for food with beautiful flavours and good vibes!!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 17, 2022 via mobile

Really nice food here … we fancied something more affordable than your fancy pants top scoring contemporary Indians in Brighton … food was great and attentive service and friendly vibe

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 16, 2022

This is a little gem of a restaurant. We had the most amazing Dhansak here, possibly the best ever. Whoever is doing the cooking is first class and knows about spicing and balance. Everyone was very welcoming, knowledgeable and attentive. Thoroughly recommend.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 16, 2022

As a vegetarian I found a good selection of things to eat, and very enjoyable too. Staff friendly and attentive. Definitely a place to return to.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 16, 2022 via mobile

By far the best Indian restaurant in Brighton, amazing dishes with full on flavour. Service was brilliant. Can’t rate this place any higher! All left well fed and happy!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 8, 2022

Spending a couple of days in Brighton we visited this restaurant. Great service and fantastic food. Easily the best vegetable bhaji I’ve had outside of India. end great pricing

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 9, 2022

I was ordering takeaway and while I waited one of the members of staff gave me a free drink while I waited!! :) the staff was really good, atmosphere was great and last but not least the food was amazing. Really really good food will...defo order from here again when I visit Brighton. The best Indian restaurant/takeaway in Brighton :)More

Date of visit: August 2022
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
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