January 2024 by Matt Franks
The food !!!! Perfection every time . Prepare yourself for a long wait though because they are always busy . Well worth the wait .
December 2023 by Gouldys 7
Placed order for delivery, still waiting a hour and a half later than the estimated delivery time after being fobbed off on the phone then delivered the wrong
December 2023 by Andy Wood
This is easily the best place for all of your curry needs in Redditch. If I want to go out for a curry, this is where I go. It is the best in Redditch . Best food, best service, hands down. I have been a customer for well over 15 years and the standards haven't slipped. My only regret is that I don't visit enough!
December 2023 by Pat Wilson
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff , clean and welcoming , but the food wasn?t great . Yes it was busy butOut of a big can, I?d say. Everything was the same colour .Overcoloured without any individual spice tastes . Tasteless pilau rice .What was that red stuff to go with the popadoms ?
December 2023 by Sharon Such
Will not return, my friend and I felt rushed when we went before couldn't wait to get us out the door. Booked a table for 7 had email to say had to change it to 8.30 no good to us , manager very rude on the phone to my friend, went elsewhere had a much better experience .
December 2023 by Andrew Woodman
Excellent service and food. Had a Bespoke curry made and couldn't fault it.
December 2023 by Stuart Clarke
Can't fault the Essence of Bengal. The food was amazing and the staff were great. Highly recommended.
December 2023 by Louise Price
Whilst the food was very tasty, I will not return. The portion size was very small compared to any other Indian and it was more pricey.When we arrived and ordered we were rudely told that we had to order a main meal each as the chef expected it. As a mum with 2 young girls we often order a few dishes between us to share plus all the extras like chips, rice, naan, popadoms etc. we are not big eaters so can?t manage full meals each. We ordered an extra dish just to satisfy ?the chef? but felt really awkward and have never felt this way before. As it happens portions were really small so we need not have worried. Waiters were friendly but kept coming over every few minutes to check if we wanted more drinks (even when we had full glasses on the table). At £3.30 for a small glass of lemonade I?m not surprised they were pushing the drinks so hard. To be honest, we couldn?t wait to finish our food and leave. Such a shame as the food was lovely and the restaurant was nicely decorated.
October 2023 by Lee Ross
First visit and was really impressed. Possibly the cleanest curry house I've ever been in, the place was immaculate. Staff were friendly and funny, service was quick and the food was excellent. Visited with a child and their food was cooked exactly as requested.
October 2023 by Graham Stout
First time here and was well worth it. Al meals were good and very attentive, friendly staff.
September 2023 by bobbin bob
After a long break, we returned to Essence for a meal. It was disappointing to be honest. The food wasn't great, pretty greasy and bland to be honest. Portions are tiny now and I'd expect better quality and quantity given that mains cost £10 or more plus another £9 for rice and naan.
September 2023 by Valmai Collins
Excellent foodFriendly staffGood decor with good use of lightingI would definitely
September 2023 by Freddie Baylis
Amazing food, recommend the samosas, they were so addictive they should be illegal ahaha ?
August 2023 by 914kb
The food was very good and the restaurant is clean and modern. The staff weren?t great though. They were either moody or over friendly (e.g saying they were going to get us drunk). I know some people like a bit of banter with their curry but to be honest I?d rather just have polite, professional service.
August 2023 by Steven Price
Just had great family meal , everyone loved their meal , can't wait to go back
