Shamrat
Shamrat, a beloved Maidstone brasserie, offers a diverse range of authentic Indian dishes in an intimate setting with exceptional service.
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Shamrat
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Shamrat, a beloved Maidstone brasserie, offers a diverse range of authentic Indian dishes in an intimate setting with exceptional service.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Consider visiting on weekdays to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Book Ahead for Tables
With only about 15 tables, making reservations in advance is highly recommended to secure your spot.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Indian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1622 764961
Address
36 Lower Stone St, Maidstone, ME15 6LX, United Kingdom
Website
shamrat.co.uk/Highlights
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Authentic & Delicious Indian Cuisine
Experience high-quality, flavorful Indian dishes that have earned Shamrat a reputation for being the best in Maidstone.
Intimate & Welcoming Atmosphere
Enjoy a cozy dining experience in this intimate restaurant with attentive and friendly staff who make you feel right at home.
Exceptional Service
The attentive and friendly staff consistently provide top-notch service, making every dining experience memorable and enjoyable.
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Weekday Visits Recommended
Consider visiting on weekdays to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Book Ahead for Tables
With only about 15 tables, making reservations in advance is highly recommended to secure your spot.
Don't Miss Popular Dishes
Must-try items include Naan bread, Onion Bhajees, Papadums, lamb chops, and the Murgh Masala main.
Worth the Price
While prices might be slightly higher, reviewers agree the excellent quality and overall dining experience justify the cost.
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Weekday Visits Recommended
Consider visiting on weekdays to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Book Ahead for Tables
With only about 15 tables, making reservations in advance is highly recommended to secure your spot.
Don't Miss Popular Dishes
Must-try items include Naan bread, Onion Bhajees, Papadums, lamb chops, and the Murgh Masala main.
Worth the Price
While prices might be slightly higher, reviewers agree the excellent quality and overall dining experience justify the cost.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Shamrat is widely praised as an exceptional Indian restaurant, lauded for its delicious, high-quality cuisine and consistently attentive, friendly service. Diners appreciate the intimate atmosphere and consider it the best in the area, with many dishes earning perfect scores. While some note slightly higher prices, the overall dining experience is consistently described as worth every penny, making it a highly recommended spot for curry lovers.
"Best Indian restaurant for a long way and has been for a long time!
Food is delicious, with every dish we’ve tried better than the last. Worth every penny.
Quite a small intimate restaurant (maybe 15 tables) but lots of attentive and friendly staff.
Highly recommend."
Olivia Gray
"We decided to have a belated valentine’s meal here, we’ve been a little disappointed with many of the Indian restaurants in the area of late, so we were sceptical as to what the Shamrat would be like.
Well, it was really good, truly the best around.
Naan bread 10/10
Onion Bhajees 10/10
The Papadums 10/10
The main food 10/10
The service 10/10
Portion sizes 10/10
Atmosphere 10/10
Definitely a 5 ⭐ experience.
I would highly recommend a visit."
Alan Gillett
"Well established restaurant on the Maidstone curry house scene. It's been here a long while for good reason - excellent service, very attentive but in no way intrusive. The standard of food is also great - well presented and very tasty. I did feel the food was pricey, but you do get an excellent all round dining experience."
Keith Howell
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Shamrat is frequently cited as the best Indian restaurant in Maidstone by loyal customers and reviewers alike, known for its delicious food and quality dining experience.
Popular recommendations include Naan bread, Onion Bhajees, Papadums, lamb chops, and the Murgh Masala main course.
The restaurant has limited seating, with around 15 tables. It's advisable to make reservations in advance, especially on busy nights.
Shamrat offers an intimate and cozy atmosphere, making it a great spot for a personal and top-notch dining experience.
One reviewer specifically praised Shamrat for offering an excellent and intensely flavored Phaal, a very spicy curry.
Yes, the restaurant has been known to accommodate special dish requests that may not be explicitly listed on the menu, showcasing their flexibility.
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If you want something a little beyond the normal, try Shamrat, which offers modern, cool Indian cooking - and their menu is vast, so there'll be a curry for every palette. If Italian is more your thing, Vesuvius has a seemingly endless menu, with regional Italian dishes. And if you're still in doubt about where to go, just ask GoHen!.
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We visited for a family meal & thoroughly enjoyed it, the best food I have tasted & we were very well looked after. We will definitely be back!
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