Business Details
12 Years
experience
Authentic Indian Restaurant in Banbury
Established in 2014, The Indian Queen has built a reputation for delivering gourmet Indian cuisine with a modern, health-conscious twist. Our chefs take immense pride in crafting dishes that blend traditional Indian techniques with contemporary presentation, using fresh local ingredients and lean proteins. We specialise in tandoori cooking, a method refined into an art form in India, ensuring our curries and grilled meats retain authentic flavours while meeting modern dietary preferences.Our menu caters to discerning diners seeking exotic surroundings and Eastern hospitality, offering both dine-in and takeaway services. With over 8,700 satisfied clients and a 4.7 average rating, we maintain meticulous attention to wine pairings, service standards, and customer feedback to create a relaxed yet elegant dining experience. The restaurant's transformation from a former pub into Banbury's premier Indian destination reflects our commitment to quality and innovation.
Services
Indian Cuisine
Takeaway Service
Vegetarian Dishes
Tandoori Cooking
Wine Pairing
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer authentic Indian cuisine with modern, health-conscious interpretations of classic dishes
- Our chefs use fresh local ingredients and traditional tandoori cooking methods
- We provide flexible dining options including gourmet takeaway service
- We maintain 4.7-star customer ratings through consistent quality and service
- Our menu features extensive vegetarian and specialty dishes for diverse dietary needs
Associations and certifications
- Tripadvisor
What people say
Great food
Friendly staff
Plentiful portions
Excellent service
Best Indian for miles
Services
Indian Cuisine
Our Indian cuisine features traditional recipes with modern presentation, using fresh local ingredients and lean proteins. Dishes combine tandoori cooking techniques with contemporary plating, offering both classic and innovative options. The menu includes house-prepared curries, biryanis, and specialty dishes like Seabass Tawali and Chicken Makhanwala.
Takeaway Service
We provide gourmet takeaway service with 40-minute preparation times, offering the same quality as our dine-in experience. The menu includes vegetarian options, tandoori dishes, and house specialties, all packaged for convenient collection. Pre-orders are welcome to ensure timely service.
Vegetarian Dishes
Our vegetarian menu features fresh, locally sourced vegetables prepared using traditional Indian techniques. Options include samosas, paneer tikka, and vegetable bhajees, with health-conscious cooking methods that reduce oil usage while maintaining authentic flavours and textures.
Tandoori Cooking
Tandoori cooking forms the heart of our menu, using traditional clay ovens to prepare meats and breads. This method imparts unique smoky flavours while preserving moisture, evident in dishes like tandoori chicken, sheek kebabs, and freshly baked nan breads with various fillings.
Wine Pairing
We offer meticulously selected wines to complement our Indian cuisine, balancing traditional pairings with unexpected combinations. The wine list features varietals that enhance spice profiles and aromatic complexity, enhancing the overall dining experience with both red and white options.
Questions
What makes The Indian Queen different from other Indian restaurants?
We combine traditional Indian cooking techniques with modern presentation, using fresh local ingredients and lean proteins while maintaining authentic flavours.
Do you offer takeaway services?
Yes, we provide gourmet takeaway with 40-minute preparation times, offering the same quality as our dine-in experience.
Are vegetarian options available?
Yes, we have extensive vegetarian dishes prepared with fresh vegetables and traditional Indian spices.
Can I book for special occasions?
Yes, we accommodate special events with attentive service, including birthday celebrations with personalized touches.
What awards have you received?
We've received the Tripadvisor Award 2020, maintaining a 4.7 average rating from over 8,700 satisfied customers.
Do you have parking facilities?
Yes, we offer ample parking for customers dining at our Stratford Road location.
Reviews (7)
Karen Craig
Jan 29, 2022
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Fantastic meal for a 50th birthday, food was delicious and the service was great. Made even more special with the addition of a birthday cake! 10/10
Alexander Batty
Dec 24, 2021
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Curry is the nations favourite and I wanted to try out what I have heard refered to as the best curry in Banbury. Location
Bit of a drive for this one out to Wroxton area, which on a cold rainy Saturday was not the nicest. But once there the car park is fairly large and the restaurant shines brightly in the dark winter eve.
Interior
For me, nothing special, the tables are clean and well presented but there wasn't a wow factor on decor. Not bad at all, just not great. We even had a little electric fan behind our table so they must get complaints about the draughts. Service
Saturday night is
Bit of a drive for this one out to Wroxton area, which on a cold rainy Saturday was not the nicest. But once there the car park is fairly large and the restaurant shines brightly in the dark winter eve.
Interior
For me, nothing special, the tables are clean and well presented but there wasn't a wow factor on decor. Not bad at all, just not great. We even had a little electric fan behind our table so they must get complaints about the draughts. Service
Saturday night is
Liz Reed
Dec 21, 2021
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Had a wonderful evening at The Indian Queen, with fantastic food and a friendly, professional team who really go the extra mile to ensure their customers have an enjoyable time.
Andrew Hamilton
Nov 27, 2021
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What a fantastic experience on my partners 50th Birthday. Excellent staff, excellent meal and great atmosphere. We were exceedingly well looked after and we know a great place by how busy it was ..... book ahead for a table, our only advice. Big thumbs up.
Andrew Christou
Oct 26, 2021
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A thoroughly fantastic place which proved to be as impressive food-wise as it was from the outside when parking up. The starters were nothing short of perfection as were the main courses, seriously tasty!! The staff were exceptional ,the decor added something too. Definitely will return there at some point!
Jeanette Esson
Oct 10, 2021
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This was undoubtedly the very best Indian meal we have ever had. Service was amazing. Staff were lovely. Food was just beautiful. Thank you. The Indian Queen. We are definitely coming back.
Andrew
Jan 30, 2021
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Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted with a great atmosphere, we were seen too our table quickly and offered drinks and suggestions of what to eat. Our waiter was on the ball but not to over attentive and made us feel really relaxed and at ease. A really enjoyable evening and the food was just perfect, will definitely recommend to other friends and return again 5*
