Little hidden gem, we sat in the courtyard after a walk around houghall woods and enjoyed scones and even a puppachino for our dog! They were lovely and was a gorgeous place to sit and enjoy the sunshine! It's very small indoors though but still nice! Food was lovely and staff really friendly, prices are reasonable aswell!
Exceptional experience on the outskirts of Durham. Went at Sunday lunchtime, but opted out of the great lunchtime (albeit limited) deal as it was our first visit and wanted to sample more of the menu. Both went for the Thali trays (tandoori and vegetable, respectively) along with a fish momo starter and additional vegetable side (mushroom bhaji). The Thali choice was a perfect introduction to what Amaani have to offer. Both the meat and vegetable trays offered 4 different tikka or curry dishes each as good and flavourful as the last. My partner informs me that the tikka masala was a true standout compared to other restaurants we've tried. Thali portion for money is also exceptional, considering you get to sample four curries, small starter portion, rice and bread - you can't really go wrong. Our only reservation is that the dishes lacked heat spice wise, which albeit we probably could have asked for spicier of we'd thought about it! Will recommend, and will go again!
Review for the cafe part only . Always friendly and quick service, Vegetarian offerings are meagre, just cheese as is the norm, so nothing special there, but they do have milk alternatives for coffee, lovely food tho and nice outside seating area. Lovely place to sit in the sun, and have a walk by the river afterwards.
Wow what a find. The most amazing Indian food I have ever tasted. A fantastic choice to suit any palette. The service and ambience all helped to make it the most wonderful evening. We live down on the Kent coast but will be sure to visit again when next in the area.
I've been here quite a few times with friends and the food is spot on! You have many options in the menu and the food is fresh and tasty. Staff is really professional and friendly. I also like the atmosphere. I'm always happy to come back again.
Went lastnight, food was amazing, didn't have to wait long for it, great price also.
Staff were extremely polite and couldn't do enough for you.
Definitely going back there soon
This place ticks boxes with ease.
The staff are like old friends bringing poppadoms and pickle trays. The lime pickle hit the spot.
When my chefs special kebab starter came, it was just the right amount to awaken my hunger. juicey chicken tikka and tastey sheekh and morish lamb tikka.
When the main of lamb rogan josh bhuna came to the table with a garlic naan and saag aloo all of witch was more than enough to be shared with my partner.
It wasn't the first time I've eaten there, and it will not be the last. Well worth it
Lovely cheesecake ❤️ (I don't usually like cheesecake but a friend went in and ordered us some hot drinks and cakes while I waited outside with a canine friend). I was pleasantly surprised to find a place where I'd eat cheesecake. I never ever like cheesecake from anywhere!!
Ellouise “Eljam” james
+5
Lovely meal, quality of food excellent, friendly staff.
I’m not normally a fan of Indians but this place has changed my view on the food, there is sooo much to choose from it was hard to pick a main course, the staff were lovely and friendly, the owner was very generous, gave my dad and his girlfriends kids more than £12 worth of ice cream in those penguin figures for free!
For anyone reading this, I definitely recommend going, the whole experience was amazing, everything from the design to the food.
Lovely meal , hubby had roman josh, I had tikka masala really enjoyed our meal. Good place to eat.
Busy when we arrived so about 45 minutes before poppadoms arrived. Curried were good, staff useful when discussing spiciness. Dessert was still a little bit frozen.
Wife remarks "pumphouse is an apt name!"
Omg beautiful food and staff were so lovely and very fast hard working people.
We stumbled upon this restaurant and I’m so glad we did they actually made room for us as we were a last minute booking and they were very polite.
• Staff amazing
• Food out of this world
• More than enough choice on menu and the menu was planned out lovely especially for me that doesn’t really know Any other food then masala haha I actually try something new and loved it too.
Don’t think because it’s busy you had a wait on your food because you will most definitely not.
I love coming here. The staff are always very welcoming and friendly. The ambience is perfect. The food is always perfect in every way. The presentation of the staff, the restaurant and the food is high. The quality of the meals is always consistent. The lamb and chicken melt in your mouth. I can't fault this restaurant at all.
Booked for 7 people, meals were perfect, friendly staff, immaculately clean, will be back
Warm welcome and excellent food. Lovely people and we didn’t feel rushed which is very important
Just had lamb madras and can say best I had lamb was just cooked perfect my friend had lamb vindaloo and said same food always great here and staff so polite
Tasty food, excellent servicy, will recommend snd will go again. We sat outside under cover very nice..
Lovely restaurant and great staff but most pleasant of all very reasonable prices...we will definitely be back
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