Pondicherry
Experience exceptional Indian cuisine in a uniquely historic former police station with a great ambiance and generous portions.
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Pondicherry
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Blue hour photography, calmer galleries
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Experience exceptional Indian cuisine in a uniquely historic former police station with a great ambiance and generous portions.
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss the lamb shank or biryani for a truly flavorful experience.
Visit During Quieter Times
Avoid potential service delays by visiting when the restaurant is less busy.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Indian
Price
$$$
Phone
+44 1952 433055
Address
57 Waterloo St, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AA, United Kingdom
Website
pondicherryrestaurant.co.uk/Highlights
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Historic Ambiance
Dine within the unique setting of an old police station and courthouse, complete with former cells for restrooms.
Exceptional Indian Cuisine
Savor generous portions of flavorful Indian dishes with a great use of spice and subtle twists on tradition.
Signature Dishes
Indulge in highly recommended dishes like the lamb shank and biryani, praised for their deliciousness.
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Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss the lamb shank or biryani for a truly flavorful experience.
Visit During Quieter Times
Avoid potential service delays by visiting when the restaurant is less busy.
Make Reservations
Consider booking in advance, especially for special occasions, due to the restaurant's popularity.
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from all over the internet
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss the lamb shank or biryani for a truly flavorful experience.
Visit During Quieter Times
Avoid potential service delays by visiting when the restaurant is less busy.
Make Reservations
Consider booking in advance, especially for special occasions, due to the restaurant's popularity.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Pondicherry offers a unique dining experience in a historic police station, with many praising the exceptional Indian cuisine, generous portions, and attentive staff. However, some diners have encountered issues with slow or inattentive service and inconsistencies in food quality, with a few reviews noting dishes that were bland or dried out.
"The Pondicherry is an amazing restaurant in Ironbridge, Telford. It offers only the very best service and food, top quality. I honestly cannot recommend this place enough. Anyone looking to celebrate an occasion, whether it be for business or pleasure then a meal at the Pondicherry is definitely the way to go! Top marks to the owner and staff for making each visit a pleasurable one! Thanks #CarLeasingGuy"
Adrian Hall
"Very poor service. Took ages to get pompodoms and when they did arrive the dish they came in had stuck food on it!!! Only 2 pickles never had that anywhere in the world (alarm bells ringing). Waiting staff are not indian so don't know about the food. Had a Karachi chilli chicken, chicken dried out nothing on the menu stipulated the heat strength or anything else. My husband had chicken jalfrazi in all our years never seen a brown one he said it tasted like out of a jar. Pilau rice was brown should be white with coloured flakes! And the naan bread was left as again dried food stuck on serving plate. Never had such a bad curry and lack of hygiene as this AVOID if you know anything about PROPER ibdian curries!!!!"
Kerri Willers
"This is one of those "one of a kind" places. Set in an old police station with amazing food and great ambiance, I would definitely go here again. The staff were very polite, friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and with subtle twists on the traditional. I would say that this is a restaurant that prefers the hotter end of the heat scale, so be careful what you order."
Graham Smith
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant is housed in a former police station and courthouse, offering a unique ambiance with features like dining in the old courthouse and restrooms in former cells.
Signature dishes like the lamb shank and biryani are highly recommended for their flavorful and generous portions.
The restaurant tends to prefer the hotter end of the heat scale, so it's advisable to be cautious when ordering if you are sensitive to spice.
Pondicherry is considered quite pricey, with main dishes typically ranging from £10-£15, making a full meal around £30 per person.
Some reviewers suggest visiting during quieter times to avoid potential service delays.
It is recommended to make reservations, especially for special occasions, due to the restaurant's popularity.
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