The Vintage

I was very unsatisfied with my meal here. I had dry and rubbery Nann. the restaurant was also empty apart from me and my partner so we expected better from the Chef as ours was the only meal he had to cook. Restaurant is also dirty. There was thick dust on the extractor fan which was directly above a table.
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2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Had our xmas party at the Vintage a few days ago, really enjoyed the food and the service was fantastic, would definitely recommend the mixed grill and curry's, very tasty and very authentic without being too oily or over powered with colour and spice.
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Pari
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, December 24, 2010

Dinner at the Vintage was a good experience, the food was delicious and the atmosphere very nice, they could do with a few more things on the walls but other than that its a lovely place. The food was tasty, well cooked and very good quality, I especially enjoyed the stuffed parathas and the other breads we ordered, very nice, and I would strongly recommend their vegetable dishes, fantastic. Would definitely go back, it wasn't busy as the weather outside was awful but I think when its busy the atmosphere inside will be great.
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Inga Dahl
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, December 03, 2010

Went there on a Sunday night a group of 8 of us and I must say the food is FANTASTIC!! The decor and the ambiance was average the service was not up to scratch at all, it took ages for them to bring the food, However if you are not too bothered with things like that but are interested in Good Food then Please do not be influenced by the other reviews you read here. I saw them before we had dinner here and I must say I was really glad we went!
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6 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 9
Monday, November 15, 2010

Amazing food and quality service - I've been here twice over the last six months and both of them were great experiences.

The food is definitely quite unique in terms of flavour, the menu is what you'd exepct from most curry houses but be sure to ask for what you want. Having read a few people rave on about the Jalfrezi I tried this and agree, its mouthwatering.. never tried anything like that before!

It's also not overly expensive, and while the location's maybe not be ideal for some, it's nice to get away from the hustle of the city...
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Francis
10 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, November 11, 2010

I recently visited this restaurant with my wife and son to celebrate my wifes birthday. The experience was very mixed. The restaurant decor and atmosphere are very nice. Some of the food we had was excelent, some ok and some of poor quality. The shiskebab was tasty but cold and pale looking. The portion of salad served with it was very small. The onion bhajis were undercooked. My methi lamb was a bit tasteless and pilau rice very oily, but my son enjoyed the chicken Dhansak and my wife enjoyed the tandori chiken and mixed vegetables.

As we arived at 6.30pm on a Saturday the restaurant was not yet too busy and we enjoyed a quiet conversation, that is until the waiter turned on a big flat screen TV hanging directly above our heads. This totally spoiled the atmosphere for us. We were not even asked if we objected to the television being turned on. In addition we felt rushed. Overall it only took one hour to finish our meal. I also feel that the restaurant is overpriced comparing to other similar restaurants in Harrow. They even charge for pickles!

I am not sure that we will come again
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5 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Recently went to the vintage for a birthday dinner, there were around 16 of us in total and we all enjoyed the experience very much.

The food is extraordinary, very tasty and just good indian food, the service and ambiance are great and we were impressed with how attentive the staff were with a group of our size. I would strongly recommend the Tilapia and the Baby Chicken (which I was told you have to order ahead of time), absolutely amazing... Ive asked the Vintage to cater a work event coming up soon and cant wait..

Outstanding!!
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JM
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, October 21, 2010

I can't understand anyone saying the manager is rude? It can't be Mr Patel and his wife who run this restaurant and are always there when we go (we do go quite often!). They are so nice to our family including our 3 not-always-perfect kids! They give them extra drinks and chocs at the end of the meal and we always feel so welcome and comfortable. Dont let these comments about the manager put you off - sounds like someone has a grudge? The food is amazing - always really really good. If you like Indian food you need to try this place. Then decide for yourself.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, July 29, 2010

We have been to this restaurant several times over the last 4 or 5 years, and previously have had a good meal with a pleasing level of service.

Our latest visit found us arriving there on a mid-week evening and the restaurant was fairly empty. We ordered a selection of starters, and main courses and were enjoying a reasonable meal (although not as good as we have had there previously). Towards the end of the meal, the manager sat down at the far end of the restaurant (we were near the window/entrance), and switched the tv station over. It had previously been on a channel playing indian music which obviously helped the atmosphere. By now, we were the only customers in the place, although it was still not very late.

The manager had changed the channel over to watch an indian sit-com which clearly did not help the atmosphere. We asked the waiter if it would be possible to put some music back on. He went off, spoke to the manager, and a moment later the tv was changed and the music returned.

What we could not then believe was the 5 or 6 minutes later the manager clearly decided that his viewing choice was more important than a request from paying customers, so he changed the channel back over to the awful sit-com.

I commented to the waiter who went over to the manager at the far end of the restaurant who then called across the restaurant asking what the problem was (over the noise of the sit-com). I gestured that we could not hear him, so he turned off the tv and shouted across the restaurant asking what the problem was. I have never experienced such ignorant and downright rude behaviour from any person in a restaurant.

We asked the waiter for the bill and paid (subtracting the service charge and explaining to the waiter why we would not be paying any service charge). He did not seem to even blink at this - maybe it's a regular occurrance. We then left.

As I said, we've previously had several very good meals at this restaurant. After this episode, we will not be returning. That man with such a rude attitude should not be in any job which involves dealing with customers.
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Ex Vintage Customer
1 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Friday, July 23, 2010