1498 The Spice Affair in Peterborough

Excellent food and amazing service. Very friendly people and great atmosphere, will definitely come back!

Food and service was great!

Very enjoyable

First visit, really interesting menu and tasty food

10/10 birthday review woooooo!!!!!!!!

lovely place was my birthday and got given cake and a round of shots on the house lovely experince thank you from besra lovely place bhushan was lovely whole staff was lovely great time Vegetarian options: great Dietary restrictions: no diestary restrictions myself Parking: great Kid-friendliness: great! picky sister enjoyed the meam

food was very good, so many options and all tasted amazing with great prices. incredible service, staff were all lovely and great atmosphere. Such a lovely experience, 100% recommend.

most amazing evening, out for a friends birthday with her family and the food was gordan ramsey level- and the staff!! the most wonderful people, thankyou for the perfect night. this place is a hidden jem you d be crazy not to go!!

Very nice Indian food. Definitely worth trying if your ever in Peterborough

Very friendly and great service attention to details we loved every minute of it thank you

Loved the fact that the indian food was served in a hot plate ..it was not too spicy ..not blant - but just right ..! as an Indian foodie i would definitely visit again to grab my plate of biriyani!!

Had a lovely evening here with friends last night. Relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, the food was delicious and varied. Everybody was happy with their choice, will be back!

Flavours were absolutely incredible. Up there with one of the best I ve ever eaten

Ive been for a number of meals here, the quality is consistently excellent Rally lovely food. Recommended dishes

The food was amazing and the service was incredible. My girlfriend fisco

The food, service and entire experience was exceptional. I can see now why it is highly rated. We will definitely be back here.

Exemplary everything - this place is amazing, the food is to die for. The staff are friendly and accommodating. We will be back

Great food, good setting and great service best I had in ages loved it we will be back

Amazing food and amazing service! Loved every single thing we ordered

Exceeded all expectations! The food was incredible every dish was very tasty. The staff was friendly and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience!

Tasty food, Good service, good ambience

Amazing food and lovely service.

This excellent Indian restaurant is located in a quiet street. Fast service, cozy place.

What a fantastic place! Great service, excellent food and a really great mix of the usual favourites and some amazing, unique dishes. Parking: Parking on street outside is free after 8pm

Very good food, friendly service but food took a bit long to arrive. Could do with better heating as quite cold near window

Not usually a review guy, but wow.

Nice lamb chops

Amazing hidden gem, delicious food and lovely staff. Dietary restrictions: Very informative about gluten free options and lots of choice Food : 5/5 |

Wow. The food and service in this restaurant is top notch. I had the lamb chops to start and the chef kindly made me a chicken lababdar which was delicious, as were the sides. Great choice of beers on tap and the staff were excellent. 5 stars!

Best Indian in the entire area!

Lovely food and great atmosphere, even on a weeknight

Best indian food in the city

The food was flavourful and was a very good portion size. The service was also impeccable.

Set my sausage on fire, mhmmm

Excellent food, great service and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

All good

Good service, Great food, really enjoyed the meal! Will visit again, one of the fine Indian cuisine restaurant in Peterborough,definitely a must try!

Wonderful Dietary restrictions: Very helpful Food : 5/5 |

First time eating here on a recommendation from hubbys work mates. Absolutey fantastic food, and extremely friendly and efficient service. I will definitely be back again.

Fabulous food and fantastic service thank yous! A mid-week booking for a large group. None of us had been to The Spice Affair before but I suspect whenever any of us are in Peterborough again well head to The Spice Affair knowing well get a great meal, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, and be well looked after.

Loved the biryani and starters! Must recommend for dinner and lunch. Amazing service

Average

Amazing food, greatly recommend the Green Mutton Curry, I would upload a photo but I ate it far too quick Dietary restrictions: They offer vegan/vegetarian variants of anything, just ask!

Great food.chicken lollipops and biryani were both on point authentic but different.will definitely come again.10/10 for the service.hidden gem of Peterborough.

Great place lovely fresh food and Great service and staff

Outstanding food and service

Had a fantastic delicious meal at the spice affair on my visit to peterborough with family and friends. Best place for Indian delicacies.

It s a great please with family. The food is stunning

Great staff, lovely food

We thought the reviews were fake but the food was excellent. Lovely manger Good food Ipa on tap

Very well prepared meals with great variety of dishes including vegetarian and vegan options. Warm and cozy atmosphere with great service.

Friendly waitress and quick service. Nice hot curry and Naan bread was delicious

Very good meal, the taste is present. Quality service. Well placed for my work week next to the hotel.

Great ambience, best Indian restaurant in Peterborough.

Excellent food, just a little slow on service but highly recommended Parking: Near the restaurant. Food : 5/5 |

Manager was very abrupt and rude delivery drivers were waiting for orders and were ignored even after politely asking how long for the order and were met with a rude response appalling the female staff was very nice and apologetic for the behaviour of other staff

Excellent service, very dynamic menu & good vibes. Looking forward to coming back! Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free & vegan options well explained.

One of the best Indians I have ever eaten I would tell any one to come here and the set menu on a Wednesday and Sunday is a great value for money

Relish times ... with loved ones ... tasty cozy and welcoming..

Great service Kid-friendliness: Very inclusive Food : 5/5 |

Excellent food and service. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back. The kids loved the hot chocolates! Thank you.

Brilliant service beautiful place food is so lovely definitely be coming back

The food was lovely, we had a really nice evening for my birthday a little gem hidden in the centre of Peterborough, definitely recommend!

Great food, great service and well priced. Very happy.

Great food the hole family enjoys it

This place is hands down best indian in peterborough and surronding area ive never had better incredible food

I was so impressed by the service at spice affair. The staff were very pleasant and accommodating but not overbearing. The food came promptly and portion size was just right. The food was delicious and I didn t feel sluggish after eating . Prices are also reasonable and the ambience and decor was nice. It was also very clean. I d highly recommend Spice affair for anyone considering going.

This was our first visit, we will definitely be returning. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. The food is out of this world. Hidden away in Priestgate, this beautiful restaurant is worth a visit. We couldnt fault anything Food : 5/5

This is a hidden gem in Peterborough. The menu contains standard list of favourites from your standard curry house, such as tikka masala, bhuna and madras. But what sets this restaurant apart are the Chefs Specials, Biriyani and Goan dishes. We ate from the set menu. We had a good variety of starters which were all superb. We chose Biriyana, Lamb Buna and Goan Shark Curry as our main. The food was delicious and Ill definitely return to try some of their other curry dishes. It was a quiet night. Im sure on busier nights the score for atmosphere would be higher... but i havent experienced that.

Found them by chance in 2022. Have been visiting them ever since. Mr Bhushan is very welcoming person. Authentic Indian taste. Keep it up. Vegetarian options: Baigan Bharta & Dal Tadka were sumptuous.

This restaurant is the best Indian restaurant have ever visited. I definetely recommend this place to everyone.

Best Indian food in Peterborough!

Best place for a curry in Peterborough hidden gem best naan I ve tasted

Best naan I ve ever had

Lovely food, great service!

Very good service and food, lamb chops are highly recommended

Fantastic evening food was amazing the lamb chop starter just right the Nan breads were light and added to the enjoyment of the meal.clean and tidy facilities very clean! Definitely recommend for a night out. Vegetarian options: Section clearly makes on menu Kid-friendliness: Childrens options

Excellent on all areas . Food Amazing, service Amazing, Atmosphere Amazing, Cant fault anything. Definitely returning. Kid-friendliness: Plenty of high chairs available

Group on ten for a birthday meal Saturday night. This was a Wow factor of our weekend in Peterborough. The best food we have had in a long time. From starters to main & the drinks were flowing the wine was lush.just a shame we didn t get dessert.but would highly recommend hope l get to come back as we are from pontefract West Yorkshire

Nice food , Good Quality and Taste is like wow. Its hard to get indian taste in Peterborough. Highly recomanded this resturant if want good taste and Good quality .

Very good food especially lamp chops !!!

Great place, with excellent food and lovely service.

We came here due to the great reviews and it did not dissapoint! We got the mid week menu which was great value, we had a starter a main courses ans 3 side dishes to share. The staff was very friendly and helpful when asked for advice, and we had some typical Goan dishes which were all absolutely delicious- and the right level of spicy for me. It was a little quiet as it was Sunday evening, but the place was very welcoming and the background music was pleasant. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it!

Really nice phall food is excellent thank-you update I returned this year also (2024) visiting Peterborough again with my narrowboat, and the food/service was as excellent as before, highly recommend this place, loyd and his chefs will make the curries tailored to your heat taste, for me the hotter the better,but maybe not for some. Vegetarian options: Lots on menus Dietary restrictions: Ask for recommendations Wheelchair accessibility: Flat doorway

Great food and Service. Everything is very authentic. Glad I tried this place out.

Our meal was absolutely delicious. The service was fantastic, the staff were great and helped us to choose things that we hadnt tried before. The atmosphere was lovely. A wonderful evening had. Would definitely recommend

What an amazingly friendly restaurant! Beautiful authentic food, great team of staff and lovely surroundings. Perfect for a casual dinner or a date night! Top class and will definitely return!

Ive been on the hunt for a decent Goan restaurant since I moved up here & Im delighted we found 1498 The Spice Affair. The food certainly surpassed my expectations & I will be coming back for sure! Forgot to take photos because I ate everything so quickly

sensational curry after being stuck in peterborough by lner

We ate at 1498 The Spice Affair on a recommendation from a friend and it was one of the best things we did in Peterborough. The food was delicious and both the quantity and presentation were 10. The atmosphere is calm and the staff very attentive!! We will return!!

Passing through Peterborough and saw the reviews, so thought it would be the best place to have dinner. It did not disappoint at all. Dishes on the menu that weve never seen before and all extremely tasty. Lovely atmosphere, setting and service. Couldnt fault it. Highly recommend.

Best Indian cuisine I ve ever tried! I will definitely be back once we visit Peterborough again!

A surprising little gem hidden away and well worth a visit for a special night or their special offer menu. Different offerings as well as the familiar options

Excellent food. Best Indian food in Peterborough. Love the hospitality from staff. They always cater for my special requests. I highly recommend for everyone to try the food.

I really enjoyed my meal, I actually think its one of the best curries Ive had in Peterborough. its not the usual Indian style food and theres some very different choices on the menu. definitely worth a try! I would come back

A lovely place serving authentic Goan cuisine. Ordered the Garlic pork and Pork vindaloo. Both the dishes were delicious and the meat tender. Great service by the staff too. Would definitely be back again

Fantastic food n service..

Awesome food. Recommend the naans, really good.

For a treat this is a great place, absolutely lovely food and plenty of it, a little on the expensive side.

Starter of mixed poppadoms and goan flaming black pudding was delicious, it arrived at the table on . Mains of green mutton curry and chicken biriani again brilliant, tasty with spice but not too hot. Cherry and coconut naan bread was perfect. All accompanied with a pint of Bombay bicycle ipa Services was great ,atmosphere was relaxed and the food is well priced. Peterborough is spoilt with this restaurant!!

I had amazing experience.atmosphere was good and food was delicious

THE BEST CURRY IVE HAD IN A LONG TIME!!!!

First visit won t be the last amazing food staff extremely friendly and the owner who s the chef came out to talk to us .please everyone visit x

Wow, have just returned from 1498 having had the best Indian meal. The service was attentive and even on a Sunday evening the atmosphere was welcoming. Now for the food. We went for the set menu, starters of venison kofta and king prawn were fantastic, full of flavour and tender. The wifes prawns were the best. Mains, I had green lamb curry which was warming (heat wise), and you can still taste the lamb. Gorgeous. The Mrs had chicken saag which she very much enjoyed but she admitted I did choose more wisely. Even the Bombay Bicycle beer was a good accompanyment to the food. If we return to Perterborough (we are from Kent), we will return to this gem of a place.

Beautiful place and stunning food

Amazing food!

Very nice place and the design is amazing with nice waiters would recommend

Stumbled across this restaurant while wandering anround Peterborough. I m so glad I went in. The food here is amazing! Very friendly and helpful staff. I would Highly recommend.

Invigorate your taste buds!

Best place in peterborough for indian cousine... Vegetarian options: Spice Wheelchair accessibility: Entrace is suitable ....

A spicy and fantastic experience!

Nice place!!! We really enjoy this indian restaurant. In my case, i ordenered butter chicken and was delicious! A real special place! Vegetarian options: Great possibility for vegetarians

The Best place! The food amazing!

Fantastic food at amazing prices, and fantastic service. Highly recommended. Food

Unfortunately no atmosphere, but perhaps 7pm on a bank holiday Monday isn t a fair reflection, the food was decent, it wasn t life changing, but it was tasty. Unfortunately a hair on my naan bread is my lasting memory, one that would have been somewhat different if after alerting the server to the issue they had of perhaps even offered to remove the £3.95 from the bill. Ordered a wine from the rose section, turned out it was actually a white in the wrong section. Wouldn t rush back, don t get me wrong, it wasn t bad, i think the high standard Prevost set in that venue a few years back led me to expect better. What I will say though, it was good value for money, all things considered.

Fresh food, prepared exceptionally well. The service matched the quality of the food; all round a great dining experience. Recommended. Wheelchair accessibility: I use a large powered wheelchair, the staff managed to help me gain access with no fuss or drama.

Excellent meal as usual

Fabulous food!!!! Well worth a visit!

Food was very nice. Nice and friendly staff. Vegetarian options: Nice food Food : 5/5 |

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian variety and taste was really good. Food

Bhushan was amazing. The food was exceptional. Great flavours and service. We highly recommend it

The best food I found when I was working in the Midlands

Kid-friendliness: Welcome children Food

Wonderful food and service!

Great food, great staff

Amazing food

Well what can I say,we tried here because it was a short walk from the park Inn Peterborough,we came in here,greeted by staff as we walked thru,taken to our seats,it was beautifully set out,we had mixed poppadoms,then a spicy prawn alfredo,lamb pasanda,mushroom rice,cherry and pashwari nann,and chips,wow, they were all amazing,tasty and well presented,would highly recommend to anyone.well deserved 5 star.

Parking: Bang on Food

Lovely food and service would definitely recommend and return in the future

I brilliant restaurant food was very well presented and taste amazing Ill be coming back.

Discovered this great restaurant tonight just off the beaten track great, food. Will totally be back again- thank you guys!

What a lovely restaurant , food is amazing , staff great , if I was going for Indian again in the area I wouldn t even look elsewhere

Father s Day meal. Really enjoyed the meal. Thank you

Sri Lankan fish curry was delicious.

Great place, awesome food ( Lamb chops are highly recommended) friendly attended service. We will definitely be back.

What a gem! We spotted it in the morning (rather tucked away). This was our first visit to Peterborough, & we ended up wanting dinner quite late. We arrived at about 8.15 and were quickly shown to a table, despite the fact that the restaurant was very busy (with several big tables celebrating birthdays et al). The atmosphere was buzzing but also friendly. All the staff were very welcoming. Our order was taken quickly & the poppadoms we requested arrived not long after. All the food was excellent & well presented. The naan bread was fantastic - really light & fluffy. Will definitely come again if were in the area, and cant recommend it highly enough! Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.

So far excellent

Fantastic food, great range and choice good prices. A hidden little gem. Vegetarian options: They are happy to help with what outings they have. Food : 5/5 |

Serious eating, a stunning experience, definitely not your average indian restaurant. The whole Goan / Portuguese thing makes for a menu thats both satisfying and exciting. We live a long way away from Peterbrough, but will consider a detour to revisit this restaurant, even if it means overnighting (they dont open until 5pm). Parking: Fine on the street outside if youre a blue badge holder, otherwise an Apcoa carpark a block or two away.

Great food, great service!

Fabulous food and service. Great night out

We had a lovely evening. Great service and lovely food.

Great place. Food was delicious! Staff really friendly. Vegetarian options: Lots of choice. Food : 5/5 |

Very good authentic Indian food, a must visit restaurant

Excellent service! Good food

Food tastes absolutely delicious. Whats bothered me is the portion size which is very less rice and chana chaat. Please increase the portion size for the cost we are paying please.

A very very lovely meal out. We came on a Sunday evening, it was nice and busy - which is always a good thing! The service was fantastic, very welcoming and attentive. The food is most definitely the best Indian/goan in Peterborough. Great atmosphere and will be returning

Fab! Amazing food and service from all of the team!

the best indian food in Peterborough

The best food in Peterborough. Good environment, friendly staff. Food

Had the whole restaurant to ourselves, felt like a VIP experience! Food was amazing, fresh and lush! Will be back as soon as possible!

An amazing restaurant! The food is so good, quality ingredients!! The service was excellent! My favourite restaurant!

Fantastic food and amazing service. Super friendly. Great deals on a Wednesday night.

We celebrated my husbands 50th birthday here, with 24 others. Everything about the night was absolutely perfect. Loyd, from the restaurant, was so patient in helping me organise the night. The set menu had plenty of food for us all, there was cake, prosecco, singing. I cannot fault the staff, they were efficient and so helpful. It was a very relaxed night. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND eating here to anyone.

Best Indian food in Peterborough.

This restaurant is absolutely lovely. Despite being based in the local area, I had not heard of 1498. A friend and I headed here for dinner, based on the great reviews and the appealing menu. Being on Preistgate Road, its easy to get to but I imagine not typically stumbled upon due to lack of footfall. The staff were so welcoming, the venue is beautifully decorated and the Goan-inspired food was absolutely delicious, in reasonably-sized portions. The price is around average in my experience of South-Asian eateries. I forgot to take photos as I was too busy enjoying the food. Will definitely be back!!

Food is lovely and the service is great.

The place to dine in the whole Cambridgeshire.

The former Prevost restaurant is a lovely place, but the food was underwhelming. The high points included the starters which, though meagre, were tasty enough, and the draft IPA but the low points were the lacklustre mains which, for £17 each, lacked enough of the meat claimed to be the main ingredient, and werent very distinctively spiced. I spent half the meal mopping up sauce with a naan.

An interesting menu, not your standard Indian restaurant! Good portion sizes and full of flavour. Staff were polite and friendly.

Absolutely delicious food! So fresh! So tasty! First time visiting and will definitely be back!! Everything we had really was so good!

Absolutely delicious food, great set menu on Wednesday providing great value and variety. A true hidden treasure of Peterborough (quite literally if youre struggling to find it)!

A lovely meal at 1498 The Spice Affair. Portions are very fair and after a main, side, and poppadoms I left full and very satisfied! Dietary restrictions: Menu has some clear allergen information, also a helpful server.

The butter chicken and garlic naan were brilliant! The staff makes you feel welcome to the restaurant and they were always happy to help if you have enquiries. I highly recommend this restaurant!

A hidden gem! Awesome food and perfect service!

Delicious food, excellent service, willl definitely be returning.

Just had a lovely meal at 1498, friendly and attentive staff, food and presentation excellent, lovely evening. Thank you

Amazing food. Good services.

Everything was amazing!! A hidden gem. The food was absolutely delicious. Vegetarian options: Aubergine curry and paneer labaddhar were delicious.

Lovely decor, excellent service and the food was delicious.

Love this place! Unique and delicious food

Great food and attentive staff plus being coeliac they were able to advise me on what would be safe and serve me gluten free

Lovely place, nice atmosphere and great service. Thanks for a fantastic evening, we had a lovely time.

Nice food beautiful service

It was a wonderful time Vegetarian options: Great selection Food : 5/5 |

Very good I had fish

Very tasty food staff very patient

Great atmosphere

Had the best meal here last night celebrating friends birthdays, Shradha was our waitress and she was fab

Very clean, authentic food with excellent service Vegetarian options: Lots of options Food : 5/5 |

Great find, everything was excellent - menu has so much choice, not just the usual curry s. Looking forward to going back soon.

Fantastic meal and brilliant chef Lloyd makes the meal.

Parking: Limited Food

Really lovely restaurant. Great food and excellent service.

Fantastic food and atmosphere

Very tasty food Best Indian / Goan food had in UK Food

Taste and quality of food and ambience is so good it s pure Indian taste. Must visit you want pure authentic Indian food. Food

Excellent meal, friendly service, good atmosphere

Very warm welcome upon arrival, staff were excellent and very helpful! Food was amazing and would definitely return!

First time in this restaurant and the food exceeds my expectations.

Wow . Amazing £17.95 deal they do on a Sunday. Popadoms included with dips.., all gone Yum!

Delish. Not to be missed. Highly recommend the lamb kadai and the indo-chinese lollipops. Just superlative. SUPPORT THIS PLACE OR LOSE IT.

Great food and service.

First time Ive been, there were 9 of us all together. Brilliant food and atmosphere Parking: You can park on the street outside free from 6.30pm. We got there at 6 45 and luckily got the last space

Absolutely amazing crab curry and expansive and thoughtfully constructed menu, very attentive staff and great atmosphere too.

Sunday evening set menu, great food and service

Good place to have Indian cuisine. Service is very quick and polite staff. Taste is as per British buds. Don t find much Indian flavour. Vegetarian options: Good to explore.

Lovely food definitely will come back. Thankyou Parking: Parking is on the main road Food : 5/5 |

Best food in Peterborough to eat

Great food, great service and great ambiance

This is a rare all 5 stars for this review, really couldnt fault anything about the meal or service. Was served by Klaudia who was friendly, polite and attentive. The manager was also very friendly too. The food is southern Indian primarily and is an amazing selection including dishes Ive never seen with meats in I wouldnt necessarily expect. The food was exciting fresh and I have to say different, which was good. Everything is beautifully served too, couldnt fault presentation. I ate Kale and Cabbage Pakora starter, Fish curry which is Tilapia, a salad, Pilau rice and a Garlic and chilli naan. Finally, the restaurant is very stylish but inviting, no loud music just background music so people happily talk without shouting. I will definitely be back.