
Clay Oven
Clay Oven offers authentic Indian cuisine with traditional Tandoori dishes cooked in a clay oven, known for flavorful food and good value.

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Clay Oven

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Must-see attractions
Clay Oven offers authentic Indian cuisine with traditional Tandoori dishes cooked in a clay oven, known for flavorful food and good value.
Try the Specials Menu
Consider the special menu for a three-course meal at a great price.
Start with Poppadoms
Don't miss out on their crispy poppadoms as a delicious starter.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Indian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+34 966 80 69 69
Address
C. Lepanto, 21, local 11, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Authentic Tandoori Experience
Savor traditional Tandoori dishes slow-cooked in a real clay oven for a unique chargrilled flavor.

Flavorful Indian Cuisine
Enjoy delicious and authentic Indian dishes, with many reviewers highlighting the tasty curries and flavorful mains.

Set Menu Value
Excellent value for money with a popular set menu including poppadoms, starter, main, and a side.
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Try the Specials Menu
Consider the special menu for a three-course meal at a great price.
Start with Poppadoms
Don't miss out on their crispy poppadoms as a delicious starter.
Complement with Cobra Beer
Order Cobra beer to perfectly complement your curry experience.
Patience during busy times
Service can be slow when busy; be prepared to signal staff if needed.
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from all over the internet
Try the Specials Menu
Consider the special menu for a three-course meal at a great price.
Start with Poppadoms
Don't miss out on their crispy poppadoms as a delicious starter.
Complement with Cobra Beer
Order Cobra beer to perfectly complement your curry experience.
Patience during busy times
Service can be slow when busy; be prepared to signal staff if needed.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Clay Oven offers authentic Indian cuisine with a focus on Tandoori dishes cooked in a traditional clay oven. While many praise the flavorful food and good value, especially the set menu, some diners have noted inconsistencies in service and portion sizes. The atmosphere is generally relaxed, though occasional kitchen noise has been mentioned.
"Absolutely delicious food. I went for the Honey Chilli Chicken, I asked for madras hot and it was perfect. The dish was perfectly spiced and the chicken was very tender and flavourful. I will definitely be returning on my next visit."
Nathan Johnson
"We went tonight Sunday 12 Jan as a table of 5 based on a recommendation from an alleged food connoisseur and we will never ever return
Foot was very poor and bland , the service was non existent
The Starters were tiny . We had a mixed starter for 11€ it was awful and the lamb was though and tasteless
Mains wow what can we say
I had a vindaloo which tasted exactly the same as my mums jalfrezi , my dad had the Balti and he said it was ok . The masala was average and the tandoori chicken was absolutely awful. It was yellow not red and was not No charred and the chicken had no flavour. The sauce was like dishwasher water .
Then They cleared the table whilst one of our party was still eating . Then she came back and tried to remove the last piece of naan from the basket and was told no leave it . It’s a pity that They didn’t table check to see if everything was ok after serving the meal
Note
The curry leafy Indian is on another level just five minutes around the corner. Yes slightly more expensive but not much but as always in life you get what you pay for
We won’t ever return to clay oven they are amateurs who service poor food"
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"Clay Oven - an excellent India Restaurant and our favourite within Benidorm and will always come back. Would high recommend. The staff are great and service is excellent. The food is always tasty and well priced. A must visit.
We have visited this year 2023 and although I previously gave an excellent review I was speaking to my wife after our recent visit this August 2023 I would still give a high review of the food that was served - well that is apart from the starter to which we received no sauces for the starter.
Our main main meals were excellent but overall the customer service was very poor compared to our previous visits - customer service to some might be less important and at times annoying but they did not even come to us and ask how is your meal, are you enjoying, is there anything else we can do for you etc as they have done in previous occasions. No customer interaction at all.
On this occasion we were slightly disappointed and have even gone as far as to say The Clay Oven has gone done in our expectations, which is sad to admit as we loved this establishment until our recent visit. 6/10 this time around."
Thomas Herd
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clay Oven is renowned for its authentic Tandoori dishes, cooked in a traditional clay oven, offering a unique chargrilled flavor.
Yes, a popular set menu is available, offering good value with a starter, main, and side.
Yes, you can request very spicy dishes, with Vindaloo noted as being exceptionally hot when ordered.
Service is generally praised, but some reviewers note it can be slower during busy times, suggesting patience and being proactive.
Yes, the restaurant offers vegetarian dishes, including vegetarian pakora and samosas.
Cobra beer is recommended to complement your curry, and mango lassi is also available.
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This Indian restaurant might be a little off the beaten track but it’s well worth the extra effort it takes to hunt it down. The authentic Tandoori specials are given the traditional treatment, slow-cooked inside a real clay oven, which adds a unique flavour that just can’t be replicated elsewhere. If you’re looking for delicious Indian cuisine in Benidorm, look no further.
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The Clay Oven enjoys a prime corner location on Calle Lepanto and is regarded as one of the best Indian restaurants to be found in Benidorm. Open every day from 6pm till late, this gem of a restaurant has a large interior tastefully and authentically decorated. The atmosphere is cool and relaxed and the staff extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
Best Indian Restaurants in Benidorm
The Clay Oven is centrally located on the corner of Calle Lepanto and specialises in Tandoori dishes all cooked in a traditional tandoor oven giving the meats a distinctive chargrilled flavour.
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