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Summary
“Always delicious Indian fine-dining” has established Prithvi – Sanskrit for ‘Mother Earth’ – as a “superb choice for a special occasion”. Emphatically “not your standard Indian”, the venture celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, having upgraded to an elegant Pittville Park setting more suited to its culinary achievements a few years ago.
Summary
“Clever, well-imagined” and “delicately spiced food, unlike any normal Indian restaurant” distinguishes this “superb” venue, named after the Skanskrit for ‘Mother Earth’. Opened in 2012, it has now moved house into a “much more elegant setting” opposite Pittville Park. Top Tip: “a relative bargain for lunch”.
Summary
“Clever, well-imagined” and “delicately spiced food, unlike any normal Indian restaurant” distinguishes this “superb” venue, named after the Skanskrit for ‘Mother Earth’. Opened in 2012, it has now moved house into a “much more elegant setting” opposite Pittville Park. Top Tip: “a relative bargain for lunch”.
Summary
“Consistently fabulous” “fine-dining food that happens to be Indian” scores consistently high marks for this “refined and stylish” outfit, where “top-quality ingredients” and “brilliant flavours” are “beautifully served”.
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Prithvi Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A delightful evening that had everything. Lovely restaurant with incredibly tasteful decor (understated but classy); an attentive and professional service but still relaxed and friendly; perfect spacing of tables; linen table cloths and napkins with quality glassware and cutlery. The food was outstanding. We went a la carte instead of the tasting menu and started with an amuse bouche that was wonderful; the perfect harmony of spice and subtlety that I have not experienced since dining at the top restaurants in India. My companion loved the blue cheese and fig naan; although I preferred the traditional naan. The bottle of Nuit St. George was an excellent accompaniment: the same subtlety of lovely flavours. A wonderful meal."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £23.00 | £27.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 59.00 | Always available | 5 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £4.00 | £21.00 | £17.00 | £8.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.90 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
37 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7HG
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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