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Brilliant place, from hospitality to food to entertainment the whole package was superb! The mix grill was exceptional and make sure you try their butter chicken so creamy and tasty.... read more Jordon was an stupendous and Elaine the bartender makes the best cocktails! Good value for money and a good place to go to with your family.
February 22, 2020We have eaten in a few Indian restaurants locally so we decided tonight to try the Basil Spice and we were made very welcome and the food was the best... read more we have had for a long time . We will be going back.
June 15, 2019Great food, Great entertainment, Great friendly staff - Absolutely love this restaurant! All the staff can’t do enough for you and always cook our meals perfectly! The waitress Claire and waiter Jordan are always polite and pop over... read more for a quick chat in between working.
Lovely interior, Great Atmosphere, Fantastic food, Good prices. Wouldn’t go anywhere else for an Indian.
January 20, 2023Wow!!!! What can I say from the minute we arrived to set up the staff and children were amazing our meal for 21 people was spot on the whole... read more night was fantastic and I would recommend to everyone you went over and above and I...More
May 4, 2019I'm 70 years old. Seen so many Restaurants in my life. Must admit this Restaurants is one of the best tasty food I have had. Very kind polite staff who... read more always help my wife disable wife to toilets. Its spacious clean disable friendly, kids friendly place.
December 1, 2019We were a group of about 35, the service was outstanding, the food exceptional quality, staff very helpful.and adam the owner set up the projector so we could see the... read more video, very accommodating. Had a very lovely evening, thankyou so much. Will definitely be returning.
September 24, 2022 -
The meal was to celebrate our daughters 50th birthday we had 17 family members we ordered our meals on the Friday as we had 5 different families we asked bas... read more spice to put each meal in separate bags which the did when I went to...More
April 7, 2019All I can say is do not be put off by the outside or on first impressions inside that say could with a bit of modernisation, the food is amazing.... read more Fresh tasting , proper chunks of meat and plenty of it in the curry unlike...More
June 21, 2019I am truly overwhelmed at how wonderful this place is. I had my 40th birthday party here last night and can't thank Adam and his beautiful wife enough for what... read more they done for me. The food, decorations,dj and staff were amazing. Made my birthday one to remember. All my family and friends haven't stopped saying what an amazing night they all had. Would highly recommend anyone to have any celebration here. Will be definitely visiting Basil Spice in the future. Adam you and your family should be really proud of what a special place you have made your restaurant thank you for everythingxxxx
February 2, 2020went of with a bang lovely food Excellent entertainment staff brilliant Adam and the gang really made us fill welcome couldn't ask for a better place to go definitely recommended... read more and we will all be back soon xxx
May 23, 2022 -
This was not our first visit to Basil Spice. It was a busy night with a large party for a 40th birthday. The restaurant was decorated with awesome ballons supplied... read more by owners wife. There were a few tables on the perimeter for those not part of the 40th celebrations.
Our order was taken promptly but we were not rushed. Service was good with all waiting staff and the owner being attentive to our needs. We were offered our starters at the same time as our main course which we declined - an odd request I thought!
So we had our starters and then there was a reasonable gap before our mains arrived. The food was good and well presented. We both had drinks too.
When the bill came I was disappointed to see that the beer I was drinking shown as £4.95 for a pint on the menu had actually been charged at £5.50 a pint. I did point this out and was told that the prices had gone up but the menu's had not been updated. I was unable to check the price of the food as we only had the drinks menu at the table. I was left wondering with a large party of revellers had the drink prices been put up for the night? It was a disappointing end to an otherwise enjoyable experience. Will we go back? Maybe but we will keep an eye on the prices. And £5.50 for a pint in a local retaurant seems a bit steep to me. Oh well!!
February 2, 2020Been here a few times. Adam,Hattie and staff are fantastic, they really go out of their way to look after you. As for the food, gorgeous cooked freshly to order.... read more Already good here for my hen night in May
March 10, 2020Our group of 8 had the most fantastic lunch yesterday! Great atmosphere, fantastic food and warm and welcoming staff.
They make the most fabulous porn star martini! Can't recommend... read more them enough.....
December 26, 2019I was looking for somewhere special to throw my 2 best friends an engagement party and I discovered Basil Spice and from the moment I phoned I was passed onto... read more their Wonderful Manager Adam. I was in contact with Adam frequently for about a month asking all sorts of questions and requesting things and changing my mind and he got back to me straight away and made everything possible.
Adams’s lovely wife decorated the table and did the balloons all complimentarily and helped saved the cake that we had brought for the event and decorated it with flowers.
Once I arrived at the venue everything was perfect the food was delicious there was soo much of it just kept coming and coming. If we ran out of something they just replaced it. We had a £25 a head set meal which meant first we got Poppadoms and dips next we had a plate with different Indians starters one each then we had a special kind of onion baji and dip then we all got to choose our main course this was served with multiple rices and Naan breads and also potatoes . Then for dessert we had ice cream and some kind of cake honestly not sure what it was but it was very yummy. We were also given hot wipes at the end. The whole night the waiting staff and cooks were sooooo helpful anything extra they brought to us no problem and Adam explained to us the menus and gave good recommendations I usually stick to a Korma but even I tried something new. I am going to recommend this place to all my friends because it was a wonderful evening and worth the money.
A Big Thankyou to everyone at Basil Spice for make this night soooo special and affordable!
December 1, 2019We just had takeaway from basil spice it was our 10th wedding anniversary it was really lovely all hot delivered on time the only thing popadoms were in pieces not... read more whole but would recommend this Indian service on phone was good too
June 26, 2020 -
The food was amazing, the staff is so nice and the portions are very big compared to other restaurants in the area. My favourite was Chicken Tikka Biryani, it was... read more the best Biryani I have ever eaten! also Chicken Korma will definitely be back! Thanks a lot
January 20, 2022I want to say what a great time we all had everything was perfect. Adam went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. It was my husbands... read more 50th and his sisters 40th and I couldn't have asked for a better night. Thanks Adam and all of your team.
January 27, 2020Ordered takeaway ,food on time hot and very delicious, also a little gift of sweets
Food very tasty , best I’ve had will keep coming back and come again when... read more your open.
May 23, 2020My first time here for my best friends birthday meal & I have to say it was one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to in years. The food... read more was delicious & the hospitality was fabulous, as soon as they heard it was my friends birthday, they gave a a lovely cocktail & free desserts for us all. Definitely would come again & again.
December 18, 2019Found this Restaurant on Just eat whilst staying in a hotel local during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Without doubt one of the finest Indian restaurants I’ve ever eaten from. Brought back... read more memories from working in India, the food is that good!!!!
July 2, 2020We normally order the take away from here but decided to visit the restaurant for a change. Service was so friendly and warm. And the food lovely as usual -... read more especially the onion bhaji flakes. Will definitely visit the restaurant again. Doesn't deserve to be as quiet as it was.
December 18, 2019 -
We only started coming to this restaurant just before Christmas and it's the best Indian food we've tasted. Because of this we've started coming in most Sundays. The service is... read more good and so reasonably priced. Well done and keep up the good work.
April 13, 2019Just want to say Thank you! I have fussy eating children. One being autistic & with sensory issues. All staff are very polite, patient understanding with us. They make us... read more feel very welcome even when my child is having a melt down. They always give toys to my kids. They have amazing tasty food. Clean restaurant & toilets.
Visited this place once again this Friday. However I thought it was about time I left a review. If you have children it’s the best place to go for a great family night out. They cater for everyone’s needs. Looking forward to Friday 13th Dec ABBA night!
December 1, 2019We have been to this restaurant many times and absolutely love it. The food is amazing, decoration is also great and customer service is brilliant. The owners always go out... read more of their way and they are very child friendly.
We will be visiting soon :)
January 7, 2020We’ve only ever used the takeaway service. Tonight after ordering on just eat, our usual lamb wrap and roll, I received a call advising me the food would be 10... read more minutes late. Their exemplary customer service matches the exemplary food. I feel an “eat in” coming on and I am sure these guys won’t disappoint. Well done all
November 17, 2019 -
Had a takeaway. It was delicious and the best Indian take away around. They are friendly accommodating and serve the best food in the area . Can’t wait until the... read more lock down ends and we can enjoy a night in the restaurant with all our friends again .
May 21, 2020Had an amazing night yet again at Basil Spixe! The extra precautions taken for the current pandemic are great! The atmosphere was so lovely! The food incredible but I don’t... read more expect anything less! This place never ever lets you down with food. They don’t rush you either! Staff are so friendly! Especially the owner Adam. He always comes over to say hello and make you feel welcome. You feel part of their family! Would never go anywhere else! Love love love Basil Spice!!!
December 12, 2020Family dinner - Staff are amazing helpful nothing was too
Much trouble food was great atmosphere was lovely and Adam always makes you welcome x anyone who loves Indian must give this place... read more a try x definitely will go
Back xxx
December 1, 2022From start to finish you can tell the staff work so hard! The food was amazing and the price was amazing too (we did have the 50% off) there were... read more 6 of us , we were seated quickly and our order was taken promptly. The owner is amazing and you can tell it it such a good family run business, even his daughter was taking orders and checking on tables which I thought was such a personal/family touch ! She honestly is a credit to the owner - very sweet girl.
Thank you again for a pleasant meal, we will definitely be back again!!
August 26, 2020Basil Spice which is a local favorite of mine and the husbands. Friendly guys who work there and the food is always fresh delicious and steaming hot. I always go... read more for the Chicken Madras and the hubby goes for the Lamb Jalfrezi. Huge portions and always lots to take home.
January 8, 2022 -
We ate in the restaurant once a few weeks ago. The food was really nice and the atmosphere was fantastic as they had a Halloween event. We didn’t get to... read more go back because of lockdown but have since ordered take away from there and it has been fantastic every time. The vegetarian and vegan dishes especially, so much choice.
January 2, 2021We came here last night as a group of 16 for my husbands 40th birthday!!
What a brilliant night we had!! The food was amazing, the staff was excellent!!... read more The atmosphere was one the best I’ve experienced in a restaurant!!
The owner Adam goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome!!
Claire was also amazing so friendly and helpful! Def an asset to the team
April 10, 2022Delicious food, brilliant service, all very friendly staff. Loved the surroundings too. Spot on and cannot recommend enough. Cant wait to go back!
Thanks for a beautiful meal... read more and night out. Helen x ❤
July 19, 2020This restaurant is stunning, I celebrated here with my family of 6, as we couldn’t take more due to Covid-19. The staff were amazing! They are outstanding on
hygiene, they... read more are complying to all the government rules such as social distancing and taking precautIons to make sure everyone can have a good time in the safest way! The food and atmosphere was phenomenal! All the staff were prompt and food was on time, warm and absolutely finger licking good!
October 29, 2020Never been here before. And a friend suggested going here for a get together. So glad she chose this restaurant it was a great evening. This restaurant was very clean... read more with great staff and the food was amazing. Will defiantly be back. Would I recommend 100% 5 stars.
December 21, 2019Very good food delivered on time, comes into one of our best Indian restaurants in Europe we have tried a great many and this was excellent, also included little Easter... read more gift thank you
April 4, 2021 -
Nice polite and welcoming staff,
My family and I moved into Essex two years ago, as Indian food lovers we soon found ourselves ordering ourselves our favourite recipes, Chicken... read more Tikka masala, Chicken Biryani with the accompanying veg curry Madras hot, a few sides with the customary breads.
The chefs at Basil Spice supplied one of the best takeaway experiences my whole family have enjoyed, and we know our Indian food.
This paragraph may save you some bad experiences and some hard earned cash!
We have tried 4/5 of the local restaurants with a few miles radius of Basildon train station and to be blunt, they were simply shockingly awful.
Basil Spice on Cranes Farm Road knocked the all others out of the park!
Try them, you'll be returning.
October 23, 2020We cannot thank Adam enough for a fabulous night at Basil Spice my son turned 18 and Adam decorated the tables brilliantly the food was absolutely amazing and the staff... read more work very hard to make sure everything is in order and everyone is happy the music was great and the drinks were flowing there was 16 of us and everyone really enjoyed the night and they rated the food excellent once again Adam thank you and your staff for welcoming us and making my sons night brilliant. Highly recommend this restaurant
November 4, 2019I absolutely love this place! The food is always amazing! The best Indian in Basildon!!! The people are brilliant, they are so proud of their family and put on an... read more awesome night every time I visit! It has become my favourite!
Recently went to celebrate my mums birthday and they made her feel so special, was so good to see my mum smiling and being spoilt!
Wouldn’t go anywhere else now! Would definitely recommend!
July 20, 2019This place is the REAL deal, there was clearly a great amount of attention to detail given to the decor which makes you feel like you are in a far... read more more pricey joint in the west end, this same detail is carried through to the flavour in each dish we ordered. As a family of 6 we tried a variety of things on the menu and enjoyed every single one.
The staff are very attentive and make you feel completely at home.
Really authentic food , chilled out family friendly environment, genuinely happy staff! this little hideaway ticked all of the boxes for us. We cant wait to go back :-)
August 28, 2019We recently visited this restaurant and really enjoyed our experience. The food was really fresh and tasty. My husband had a chicken tikka masala which wasn’t that horrible dyed red... read more colour. I had a lamb biriyani which was the best ever and our daughter had the chicken korma which she really enjoyed. Jordan our waiter was very attentive and we would definitely recommend
March 3, 2020 -
Great ambience, great food, the service is even better. Adam is a great host and his staff offer the best service, they all have personality and a smile.
Best... read more restaurant in Basildon in my opinion.
Best value for money.
November 25, 2019We were a party of eleven family members of all ages from thirteen to seventy nine for my wife’s birthday meal, A varied selection of meals were chosen , All... read more were given a five star rating, very pleasant decor, and staff seemed to actually enjoyed there jobs,Certainly will be coming back, This was our first visit, well done to all the staff, Michael.
July 7, 2022Food didn’t disappoint. Both chicken and lamb dishes the meat melted in the mouth. Extra mild curry received double thumbs up from 6 year old. Birthday balloons a wonderful surprise... read more and treat. Thank you for making out lockdown birthday meal so special.
May 5, 2020I bloody had the best night ever Friday 29 November. Foods & entertainment & drinks staff best in Basildon. Tired all of the Indian restaurants in the area but basil... read more spice you won me and my families heart. Food was soooooooo yummy now it’s in our tummy
December 1, 2019 -
Group of 7 wanted a last minute Indian, found this restaurant with a quick google search and so so glad we did! It’s very nice inside the restaurant, and the... read more waiters were great! Jordan was a right laugh and Shelley was lovely. The food was amazing! Poppadoms, starters and mains were incredible. Everyone loved their food and when we were all too full to eat anymore, it was packed into containers so we could take it home which was nice as no waste. I think it was the manager Adam that gave us free dessert to try too which was delicious and just a lovely thing to do. We’ll definitely be back!
December 12, 2019Wow the experience was fantastic, had an amazing night. Food was great, staff were friendly and attentive, the disco later in the evening was brilliant and played some good tunes,... read more even had a belly dancer. We will be going back and definitely recommend.
January 25, 2020Most amazin place. Very tasty food and atmosphere. Very clean restaurant and friendly staff. Alot people recommeded to me so i thought i try it out. We loved it. We... read more became a reqular for eating in and takeaway.
March 9, 2020Went here last night with my family (4 adults +2 babies), staff were very friendly and attentive , was a lovely restaurant to eat in and the food was delicious,... read more we all had different dishes and none were disappointing! The owner Adam seems to really care about the food and has done a great job off making each dish delicious, a couple of us were unsure what to get and his suggestion was spot on, very impressed and will be eating here again!
March 2, 2020I visited here on the tastecard with my wife and 3 year old son. The food was all very tasty andthe staff were friendly especially the owner who made a... read more fuss of my son and made it clear he wants to make it a family friendly environment. We will be going back! :-)
March 1, 2020