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Summary

£47
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3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A large restaurant near several other rival establishments” – Amita Sawhney’s 200-seater in the city centre has become one of the better-known venues in the city since it opened over 20 years ago, thanks to its “consistently good” standard of cooking.

Summary

£46
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Amita Sawhney’s “fantastic Indian restaurant has been around for ages, but doesn’t disappoint”. It’s “not the cheapest, but friendly service and fantastic food” have earned it a stellar reputation. Top Tip – “try the tandoori ostrich” (free-range, locally farmed, infused with garlic and red chilli).

Summary

£45
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Amita Sawhney’s buzzy and capacious city-centre fixture is often touted as a leading light among Nottingham’s Indian restaurants, even on a par with London stars such as Benares and Cinnamon Club. The “excellent cooking” earns consistent and unanimous plaudits (if in relatively limited numbers this year), with dishes ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, at a good variety of price points – including a bargain early evening two-course set meal at just £15.95.

Summary

£43
    £
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Nottingham’s best Indian” and the most-commented-on restaurant in the city centre: Amita Sawhney’s “buzzy, friendly and efficient” fixture continues to inspire nothing but praise for producing “wonderfully flavoursome, yet refined, dishes time and time again”. Is it “the attention to detail and woman’s touch seemingly so apparent in the meet and greet, presentation… even down to the Molton Brown in the toilets?”. “I’ve eaten at many Indian restaurants all over the world, including renowned Michelin-starred ones in London. This is right up there, and at a decent price”.

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MemSaab Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of MemSaab Restaurant in NG1, Nottingham by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of MemSaab restaurant.
Breffni W
A wonderful Indian restaurant . Delicately ...
Reviewed 6 months, 13 days ago

"A wonderful Indian restaurant . Delicately spiced food, not at all heavy/greasy and decent portions. Its a huge restaurant and a clear favourite for birthdays etc so excitement level can be high, but beautiful decor/furnishings mean noise level is fine. Prices are reasonable. A great find."

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Pretheatre   £16.95

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£3.80 £18.00 £2.95 £4.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £22.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
12-14 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6HS
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Opening hours
Monday4 pm‑10:30 pm
Tuesday4 pm‑10:30 pm
Wednesday4 pm‑10:30 pm
Thursday4 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday4 pm‑11 pm
Saturday4 pm‑11 pm
Sunday4 pm‑10 pm

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