The Fort of India — Restaurant in St Helens

Disappointed after years of regular visits

We visited Fort of India on Sunday 25th May and were really taken aback by the welcome—or lack thereof. On arrival, we asked for a table for two and were met by the older gentleman who is usually front of house. Instead of a greeting, he just said “what?” in a blunt and unfriendly tone.

When we repeated our request, he rudely pointed to the couches and said “sit there.” Stunned, we asked again—“pardon?”—only for him to repeat the gesture in an even more dismissive and slightly aggressive way, as if we were misbehaving children or dogs.

It was an unnecessarily unpleasant interaction that made us feel very unwelcome. We’re local to Newton and have visited Fort of India regularly over the years, but after this encounter we’ll be taking our custom to Ehan’s instead—where you’re always met with good manners and genuine...

Didn't have our booking and actually said..... "you sure you're in the right place" Was then sat next to freezing cold drafty window to notice the lady at the next table had kept her coat on Radiators were working but turned down Waiter that attended our table was wearing a scarf! Sat waiting for 40 minutes between starter and main Service was shocking Starter was nicely cooked which is the only thing I can positively comment on First time visit but won't be giving it a second go

Don't take the chance here as there are plenty of other curry houses within a...

Where do I start...main meel. Asked for lamb pasanda. Came out with chicken masala.... did get a lamb pasander.. to me within 5 min.. lamb.. very chewy. Wifes chicken saag came with a bone in it..Asked for food baged up take home. Then asked for dessert as went for banquet. Dessert ,Came on plate. Asked for take away. Staff came over and being very rude.. saying we should of asked for dessert for take away..for a meal out .and staff be so rude. And get our order so worng.. what a big let down. Will never go again.. eating out should be...