Business Details
22 Years
experience
Authentic Indian Dining in Lyme Regis
Established in 2004, Lal Qilla has earned its reputation as one of Dorset's premier Indian dining destinations. Our menu showcases the rich diversity of Indian cuisine, featuring traditional Tandoori, Balti, and Biriani dishes prepared with authentic ingredients like marinated meats, fresh seafood, and aromatic spices. We pride ourselves on maintaining consistent quality across both our dine-in and takeaway services, offering free home delivery for orders over 20. With over 500 five-star TripAdvisor reviews, our commitment to excellence spans generations.Our experienced chefs combine time-honoured techniques with contemporary presentation, ensuring every meal reflects our deep culinary heritage. Located in Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast, we've become a trusted choice for both locals and visitors seeking genuine Indian flavours. Our team maintains rigorous kitchen standards while preserving the warmth and hospitality that define our establishment. From family gatherings to intimate meals, we strive to create memorable dining experiences rooted in authenticity and service excellence.
Services
Tandoori Dishes
Balti Cooking
Biriani Specials
Vegetarian Options
Takeaway Service
Home Delivery
Dine-In Experience
Spice Level Customisation
Traditional Curries
Special Dietary Requirements
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 21 years of experience serving authentic Indian cuisine
- We offer free home delivery for orders over 20
- We maintain a strong reputation with over 500 TripAdvisor reviews
- Our menu features traditional Tandoori and Balti cooking methods
- We use authentic Asian ingredients in all our dishes
What people say
Excellent biriyani
Best ever
Friendly staff
Piping hot
Highly recommend
Services
Tandoori Dishes
Our Tandoori specialities use traditional clay ovens fired with charcoal to achieve authentic smoky flavours. Marinated meats and vegetables are skewered and cooked at high temperatures, preserving moisture while creating distinctive charring. This centuries-old technique enhances natural ingredients through direct heat exposure, resulting in tender textures and aromatic spices that define North Indian cuisine. Each dish comes with fresh mint sauce and salad.
Balti Cooking
Balti meals feature stir-fried meats and vegetables in rich, spiced sauces served in traditional metal bowls. Our chefs use high-heat wok cooking to seal in juices while developing complex flavour layers through caramelisation. The technique combines South Asian spices with Chinese-inspired preparation methods, creating a unique fusion that remains popular across modern Indian cuisine. Dishes are finished with fresh coriander garnish.
Biriani Specials
Our Biriani offerings showcase layered rice dishes with marinated proteins and aromatic basmati rice. Each preparation follows regional recipes that balance saffron, cardamom, and cloves with protein-specific spice blends. The cooking process involves slow steaming to infuse rice with rich gravies while maintaining grain separation. Vegetable and egg variations provide alternatives to traditional meat-based versions.
Takeaway Service
We provide professionally packed takeaway meals with temperature-controlled packaging to maintain quality during transport. Our menu includes portion-controlled servings suitable for individual consumption or family sharing. Orders over 20 qualify for free local delivery within specified time windows. All dishes are prepared fresh to order using the same ingredients as our restaurant service.
Vegetarian Options
Our vegetarian menu features over 30 meat-free dishes incorporating regional Indian ingredients and techniques. Specialities include paneer preparations, lentil dals, and spiced vegetable curries using seasonal produce. Separate cooking utensils maintain strict vegetarian integrity while preserving authentic spice profiles. Dishes cater to various spice levels and dietary requirements without compromising traditional flavours.
Questions
Do you offer takeaway services?
Yes, we provide takeaway with free home delivery for orders over £20 through our dedicated phone lines.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
Yes, customers are welcome to bring their own alcohol to the restaurant.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash and card payments for both dining and takeaway orders.
Are vegetarian options available?
Yes, we offer extensive vegetarian dishes including specially prepared vegetable curries and rice options.
Do you cater for special dietary needs?
Our chefs can accommodate specific dietary requirements when notified in advance.
What are your opening hours?
We're open daily from 12:00-14:00 and 18:00-23:30 for both dine-in and takeaway.
Reviews (4)
Lance Mepsted
Nov 21, 2021
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Lovely meal her on out first night. Only place we could get in. They generously found us a table and it was busy busy. You can bring your own drinks here.
Kris Camp
Nov 09, 2021
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Very decent Ruby, staff friendly and will adjust dishes to your own taste , decent portions too so you will not leave still hungry.
Silver Doe
Oct 30, 2021
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Staff were really helpful, allowing us to book the table by the window away from everyone else as we are shielding. The food was excellent, especially the palak (buttery creamy cheesy spinach sauce). Very reasonably priced too.
Sophie C.-L.
Oct 27, 2021
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Great food. Super helpful staff. Options for veggies and vegans. Best to book for Fri and Sat as popular with locals and visitors. BYOB there are several nearby shops including Lyme's Good Wine aswell as Tesco & Co-op.
