Queen Spice — Restaurant in High Peak

We found ourselves in Queen Spice by mistake when we were staying at the pub in which the restaurant is located and were greeted rather coldly. However, we're very pleased that we decided to stay and eat there. Neither of us enjoys very hot and spicy food but the menu offered us plenty of choice. When our food arrived it proved to be very much to our liking and we both cleared our plates with enthusiasm! As is often the case with oriental restaurants, the choice of desserts was limited and those we chose had been bought in rather than prepared in the Queen Spice kitchen. Even so, they were acceptable. The restaurant has pleasant decor and once we were settled the staff were friendly and efficient. Potential diners should know that the restaurant is on the first floor of the building and we were not aware of a lift so it seems necessary to be able to manage a...

Arguably the highest quality Indian restaurant in the area. Ruchi previously was considered the best, but Queen Spice are way ahead. All the dishes you would expect, but with a range of specials different to many other restaurants.

I've lived in Birmingham and eaten in some of the highest rated restaurants in the curry triangle, and Queens is on a par. Fresh spices and delicate flavours (you can taste each ingredient in a dish) which makes a standard curry a great one.

Visiting, you can grab a drink in Old Glossop's Queens Arms before your meal, then sit in comfortable surroundings for a delicious meal. Takeaway is quick to order and generally arriving in good time.

Worth a visit...

I came here with some friends. We booked a table for 8:30 on a Sunday and when we arrived they promptly told us that they closed at 9:30 and we needed to be done by then. Why didn't they tell us this when we booked it? The staff then proceeded to hover over us whilst we ate making us feel rushed. What a shame, I wont be going back. The only saving grace was the food was nice shame we didn't have time to actually enjoy it. Also, very limited vegetarian options and the menu was pretty usual Indian takeaway/restaurant food. No point in doing good food if your...