Fenland
Spice Lounge

Spice Lounge

52 High St, PE16 6BH, Fenland, United Kingdom

Balti • Asian • Vegan • Indian


"I went to the Spice Lounge in Chatteris with a friend. When we arrived, there was nobody else in the restaurant. We were ushered to a seat without the hosts talking to us at all. It felt really awkward. So much so, we nearly left straight away. However, we decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. The elderly man who took our order informed us they were not serving alcohol. However, with water at £3.25 per glass and Coke at £3 per can I could see that they didn 't need to make their money from alcohol!! The menu was average and my one fell apart when I opened it. On the table were knives and forks but no spoons. The curry was served in bowls and placed on the table. I asked if they could provide us with some spoons. These were (seemingly) reluctantly provided. In silence. No engagement from the serving staff. No engagement whatsoever from the manager. This created a really awkward moment! Halfway through the meal, a young waiter asked us if everything was alright. We said it was. However, the food was 5/10 at best. When my friend finished his drink, the manager asked if he would like another one. My friend said no thank you and the manager immediately grabbed his glass off the table, turned and walked over to the bar area, and slammed the glass down (loudly) onto the bar. The atmosphere was dreadful. I asked for the bill. When I paid the bill, the manager said nothing to us at all. Didn 't ask if we enjoyed the meal (which we didn 't). When we went to leave, I looked for the bill. The manager had taken it. I asked for it and was told that I couldn 't have it. Honestly, what a place!! Do yourself a massive favour and tell all your friends to avoid the Spice Lounge in Chatteris!! It was the worst meal and worst experience of the year for my friend and I. They earned their Terrible rating here!"

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

High Road, PE13 4ED, Fenland, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Turkish • British


"Reading previous reviews we felt confident that Sunday Lunch for 8 of us including a child and teenagers at The Oliver Twist was the place to be especially as it was also quite local.A bonus during winter months. Staff acknowledged and engaged with us immediately on arrival, menu’s were distributed and drinks orders taken by friendly and attentive staff. Some of the starters were disappointing including the crab cake, the sauce accompanying the scotch egg, and the bread served with balsamic vinegar oil although the mushrooms on toast were very much enjoyed. The mains arrived and there was, in fairness, plenty of food presented. No one was going to leave the restaurant hungry. The breast of chicken was very moist and tender but the beef and pork were over cooked and dry. There was a plentiful selection of vegetables and crispy Yorkshire puddings but, sad to say, we’ve had better roasties. The saving grace were the desserts including the Eton Mess with raspberries, sticky toffee pudding and the apple pie. The panna cotta and doughnuts would have also received a thumbs up had it not been such a small portion! That diner was very disappointed! We are hoping it was an ‘off day’ for the chef and, that if we returned for a meal during the week, we would be pleasantly surprised. Do we give it another chance? ps We did report a very slippery floor after one of our party who was using crutches and another wearing high heels nearly lost their balance. By the time we had paid the bill and were leaving (about 25 minutes) it had not been attended to. The restaurant was busy and the atmosphere was pleasant. Could do better The Oliver Twist although our hound was very grateful for his doggy bag!"