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Indian, Asian
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Reviewed 2 days ago

We came here for dinner with another couple and had really good Indian food with fantastic service! We highly recommend this restaurant!!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 4 days ago

We decided to visit Spice of India due to the exceptional reviews given on Trip Advisor. I have to say that after our visit I wondered how Spice of India had received such good reviews. We do not normally eat Indian food on holiday but...as it was an extended trip and a lot of the restaurants were shut on a Sunday we decided to have an Indian meal. We arrived at the restaurant and it was absolutely packed which is obviously a good sign but unfortunately due to this the service was poor as I think it was too busy for the amount of staff who were working there. First of all the drinks that we ordered did not arrive until half way through our meal and even then the drinks arrived at different times!! My girlfriend asked three times for our drinks and hers duly arrived eventually without my drink. We were speechless!! Eventually we asked for a fourth time where my drink was!! The cocktails themselves were very good though and my girlfriend’s cocktail was the best that she had during her holiday (mango flavour). In regards to the food - some of it was very good but some of it was not so good. The very good was the peshwari naan which my girlfriend loved (I thought it was okay). The saffron sauce which the chicken was in was really good. The basmati rice was cooked perfectly. The not so good was the poor standard of chicken in the saffron dish. There was also a small bone in it as well. The Chicken Tikka Masala that I ordered was in fact Chicken Bhuna which is not a curry I am a fan of but it was edible. I did not complain about any of this as my philosophy is i chose to visit this restaurant so there is always an element of a risk and by this stage after the cocktail saga I just wanted to pay up and leave. However when the bill arrived and incidentally it is not a particularly cheap restaurant I was staggered to see what was printed at the bottom of the bill after our poor service. On the bottom of the bill the restaurant actually suggest what tip you should pay ranging from 10% to an unbelievable 30%!! This was in addition to the standard 10% service charge which all restaurants charge in Rodney Bay. I had to raise this issue with the person who took the payment who I presume was the owner or manager. I mentioned my late arrival of my drink but I did not raise any of the other ‘not so good’ points listed above. Taking into account the poor service that we received I wanted to know why the restaurant was suggesting up to 30% tips on their bills. The owner/manager replied that it has been on the bottom of the bill for the past twelve years. His reply was in a slightly bolshie manner in my opinion. He did take one of the cocktails of the final bill but I didn’t want that deducted and I explained that to him. My issue is how can you have suggested percentage tips at the bottom of the bill when the service was poor. I would suggest getting more staff to better the service that the customer gets and then and only then in my opinion you can start even considering putting suggested tips at the bottom of your restaurant bills which would still not be right. My suggestion would be if the product/service produced by the restaurant is very good then the customer will tip accordingly without being prompted by a suggested tip percentage at the bottom of the bill. Incidentally this is the first time in my lifetime that I have seen suggested tips mentioned on a restaurant bill. Other restaurants in Rodney Bay that we ate at Matthew’s Rooftop, Amici and Buzz Seafood and Grill did not have suggested tips at the bottom of their bills!!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Dear Andy, Thanks for taking your time to write to us. But, we spoke about these at the restaurant when I did not charge you for the drink which arrived late as a form of apology. That is the problem with this business, no matter...More

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Where do I begin???? This place is AMAZING!!! When you walk through the doors-you immediately know that you’re in for an Experience that’s Mind-Blowing!!! Chef Adile Shawani, his fantastic staff (Tamara, Inzigner, Anthony-just to name a few) caters to you as if you’re the only...Persons in the room! How he manages to not only provide authentic dishes and give you more than you’d expect, is the Reason why I keep going back!!! Hahahahahahaha-and not to mention when I asked “can you make me a special drink…colorful and fun…?!?!”… let’s just say that too was more than I expected…🙃😉…When you’re in Saint Lucia (Rodney Bay) and you’re looking for an atmosphere that’s exciting- food that’s tastefully good and impeccable first class service-PLEASE STOP IN!!! And tell them Dr. Tongie sent you…hahahahahahah!!!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Many thanks TbScott for your numerous visits to us and this most amazing feedback of your dining experiences with us. We are also very thrilled to have your gorgeous personality at the restaurant each time. So good to know that you enjoy the service provided...More

Reviewed 1 week ago

I stopped by on my first night in St. Lucia and the food was so good I had to come back a second time. On the second visit, I couldn't decide what to try so the owner recommended a sampler of three dishes, which was...perfect! I highly recommend a visit. If you're with friends, get different dishes so you can try more than one. If you're traveling solo like I was, try a sampler!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Hi Justine, We are so thankful and grateful to have you more than once at our restaurant. It speaks volume of what our team is capable of. Thanks for your feedback. Best regards, Chef Adil

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great food, we love a good indian and having one in at Lucia was great!!!! Incredible food and service! The food was delicious, great taste of Indian.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Many thanks for appreciating our food and service at the restaurant and writing about it. Best regards, Chef Adil

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We celebrated my cousins engagement at Taste of India Rodney Bay St. Lucia. Owner personally made recommendations. The cilantro mojito was so good as was the tamarind margarita. Food was delicious, best meal of our holiday.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

You actually mentioned our top favourite cocktails at the restaurant. We are thrilled to know that your family had a good time with us at SOI. Congratulations on the engagement. Best regards, Chef Adil

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We needed a change from bland Hotel food and this restaurant was exactly what was needed. Attentive friendly staff set the scene for a high quality meal with immaculate presentation and very good food, the scallops & saffron chicken were to die for but every...thing else was just as tasty. Not the cheapest place to eat but definitely worth the moneyMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Many thanks Stepheno for your feedback about your dining experience with us. We are so appreciative of your visit and comments. Best regards, Chef Adil

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

My wife and I decided to eat last minute so we arrived without a reservation but Yolanda and the team were so accommodating that we had a great table for two. The food and the service were great and all at a very reasonable cost....If you find yourself in Rodney bay I highly recommend trying the spice of India and the peshwari naan are a definite must.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

What a hidden gem in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia! Great authentic Indian food with class of service. Professional, friendly and active staff , serving you with a smile.Adil, kudos to you . Ron SidhuMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear Ron, This has to be the fastest review we have had in 12 years of our restaurant. You were dining with us when the review popped up. We appreciate your visit and lovely chat and many thanks for your comments about the food and...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Everything was so great that we came back 2 nights in a row to try more dishes! We ate here half of the nights we stayed in the area! Some of the best Indian food we’ve had.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Many thanks for your feedback and more importantly, you coming back twice in a row. We are so thrilled to see something like this and all our passion and hard work becomes worth while. We appreciate you. Best regards, Chef Adil

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We had a fantastic meal at Spice of India. Recommended to us by a friend who lived in St. Lucia for 8 years. They even prepared off-menu dishes fat we specially requested, and they were fabulous. The restaurant was busy with several birthday celebrations. It...is very obvious that this is one of the best spots in Rodney Bay. The owner was there and was very active serving tables and making sure everybody was accommodated. That passion is the sign of a well-run establishment.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thanks Freedom for your visit and this lovely review of your time with us. Thanks for your motivating words and recommendation online. Best regards, Chef Adil

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

One does not expect to find excellent Indian cooking on St. Lucia, on par with anything one might have in NY or India. This was the best meal we had during our week long stay here. The Sag Paneer was outstanding. Saffron chicken was also...a standout. Nan was a bit over cooked. Service were attentative.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 11, 2023 via mobile

I don’t know how this place got good reviews from Tripadvisor. Super expensive and very very small portion. We wanted to order lunch special and the waitress said the portion is small so we ordered regular items. We liked the samosa but our garlic naan...is underwhelming and lamb Rogan josh barely had any meat and it was the smallest portion- so I can’t imagine how small the lunch special is?The staff wasn’t the friendliest either.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded February 17, 2023

Hi Vivian, Thanks for your feedback. I am sorry that your experience with us was not when we want our guests to have at SOI. But, not everything you have written are true. We are not super expensive and portions are not small. Have you...More

Reviewed February 7, 2023 via mobile

We had heard good things about this restaurant so we took a dinghy ride over from Rodney Bay Marina. Its right across the street from the dinghy dock. Drinks and food were truly excellent.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded February 17, 2023

Many thanks Henry for your feedback about the the drinks and food at SOI. We value your comments. Best regards, Chef Adil

Reviewed February 6, 2023 via mobile

Couldnt wait to go to spice of india after going there six years ago . Food and service still as excellent this time as the first. If you love indian food as much as we do please visit.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Adilchef, Chef Owner at Spice Of India, responded to this reviewResponded February 17, 2023

Hi Kay, It was good to have you again at the restaurant. You are right, it has been 12 years already since we opened . Can't believe it. We don't intend to let our standards slip down. Thanks for letting us know that we are...More

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Yes we provide free Wi Fi at the restaurant. Best regards, Chef Adil
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Dear Patel, Yes, we do offer vegetarian options (a whole section is vegetarian on the menu) as well as gluten free and nut free ones. Not just what you see on the menu, but if you let us know when you come in to dine with... More
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Yes, it is a wheelchair access and has numerous vegan options on the menu. We are also here to listen to what else you may need besides the menu and adjust accordingly. Best regards, Chef Adil
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5