?? My Experience:
Last weekend, I decided to try out Spice Villa after hearing a mix of reviews from friends and reading about it online. Located conveniently near the Andheri West metro station, the restaurant has a nice, welcoming exterior and offers both indoor and rooftop seating.
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?? Food: 3.5/5
We ordered:
Paneer Tikka ( Starter) : Nicely grilled, well-marinated, served hot. Good portion.
Butter Chicken: Slightly too sweet for my taste, but creamy and flavorful.
Garlic Naan: Fresh and soft, though not very crispy.
Veg Biryani: Decent flavor but lacked the authentic dum touch.
Brownie with Ice Cream ( Dessert) : Excellent! Highlight of the meal.
The food took about 25 minutes to arrive, which is acceptable for a weekend evening.
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????? Service: 3/5
The staff was polite but not very attentive. We had to call the waiter twice to remind him about water and tissue paper. They seemed overwhelmed despite the restaurant being only 70% full.
Billing was accurate, but they forgot to apply a Zomato discount, which we had to point out.
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?? Ambience: 4/5
The ambience was cozy with soft lighting and calm music in the background. The rooftop section had a good vibe, ideal for casual dinners or small get-togethers. Tables were clean, and there was enough spacing between seats.
However, the AC was too cold inside, and they didn’t reduce it even after we requested.
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?? Pricing: 3/5
Our total bill for 3 people came to around ₹; 1, 550, which I felt was slightly on the higher side considering the taste and portion sizes. You can find better value-for-money options nearby.
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? Pros:
Good ambience and rooftop view
Tasty starters and dessert
Convenient location
? Cons:
Slow and inattentive service
Inconsistent food quality
Slightly overpriced for the overall experience
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?? Final Verdict:
Spice Villa has potential with its lovely ambience and decent food, but they need to improve their service quality and refine the flavors to truly stand out. It’s okay for a casual dinner but not something I’d strongly recommend without some improvements.
Would I go back? Maybe — but only if they step up the service and fix the sweet butter chicken. ??
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?? Bill Snapshot:
Item Price
Paneer Tikka ₹; 280
Butter Chicken ₹; 370
Garlic Naan ( 2) ₹; 100
Veg Biryani ₹; 260
Brownie with Ice Cream ₹; 180
Service Charge & Tax ₹; 360
Total ₹; 1, 550