Best Indian Restaurants in Ponteland

For a village of its size, Ponteland is well served for Indian food. Within a mile of each other you will find a Michelin-recognised kitchen in Darras Hall, a family-run restaurant that has been on Main Street for more than three decades, and a traditional curry house on the Merton Road parade. Here is our guide to where to go, whether it is a special occasion or a Friday night curry.

Haveli

Haveli on the Broadway parade in Darras Hall is Ponteland's most decorated restaurant. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand, the Guide's award for good cooking at a reasonable price, and its menu leans towards refined regional dishes rather than the standard curry-house list.

It draws diners from well beyond NE20, so booking ahead is wise, especially at weekends. Tables can be reserved through the Haveli booking page.

Best for: a special-occasion meal, and the place to take visitors who think they know Indian food.

Ponteland Tandoori

Ponteland Tandoori on Main Street is a family-run restaurant that has served Indian and Bangladeshi food in the village for more than 30 years. Its menu ranges across the regional styles of the subcontinent, from milder, saffron-scented northern dishes to the hotter, more aromatic cooking of the south.

Takeaway is available, and the restaurant can cater for larger parties at home with 24 hours' notice. Being on Main Street, it is an easy walk from the village pubs and bus stops.

Best for: a reliable sit-down curry in the centre of the village, with a long local track record.

Mogul Raj Tandoori

Mogul Raj Tandoori sits on the Merton Road parade among the village's shops and takeaways. It serves a traditional curry-house menu of tandoori dishes, curries and sides, for eating in or collecting.

Its position on the parade makes it a handy choice if you are already in the centre for shopping, or want to collect on the way home. Check current opening times before you set off.

Best for: a classic curry-house menu on the main shopping parade.

Booking and takeaway tips

Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest times at all three, so ring ahead or book online for a table, and allow extra time for collection orders. Haveli in particular is popular enough that weekend tables can go days in advance.

If you would rather eat at home, our guide to the best takeaways in Ponteland covers the wider choice, and for other cuisines see the best restaurants in Ponteland and our guide to Chinese restaurants in Ponteland.

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