eat Whitley Bay – Restaurant Reviews

1 | Antonio S

September 24th, 2008 at 5:33 pm

Ordered a collection. I wish their food had been good as their service. Alas, no. Their Chicken Korma had a delicious sauce but the chicken tasted bland. Was probably cooked separately and then added to sauce.

2 | Laura

June 8th, 2009 at 11:17 pm

One of the best indians I have had. Me and my boyfriend went here for my birthday celebration, excellent quick service but not too fast so you rushed in and out, friendly welcoming staff, delicious food and very good portion sizes. Also when we told them it was my birthday a free ice cream and flare were brought out which i thought was an excellent finish for the night. overall 5/5 from me.

3 | Sarah

August 16th, 2009 at 11:04 am

We have been going to the Kismet for a couple of years now but the past year has been terrible service, if you book a table for 8pm, don’t expect to it down until 9pm…if you’re lucky. Take aways are the same, we have waited for about an hour at one point, after saying it would be ready for 8pm, we waited for an hour!! Last night we booked a table for 8.30pm, they said 8.45pm…at 9.15 we were still standing at the bar and hadn’t even been asked if we wanted a drink.
If you vale your time, don’t go, the service is terrible, Elachi is much better for a take away and Siam Bay is much better in terms of sit down service and feeling like a valued customer!!

4 | bob

October 22nd, 2009 at 2:24 pm

these fellas spoilt my new years eve a few years ago.i booked a table for 2 about oct sept for new years eve.on new years eve i phoned up just to make sure and was told i didnt have a table booked,i know he was telling lies as i saw him write it down in a book,obviously need my table for a much bigger party.kismet i would never go there again,the food is very overated,and you wait a life time to get served.try next deoor sharhenshar its miles better than kismet

5 | Sapna Patel

December 25th, 2009 at 5:43 pm

I would never go back to this restaurant. Me and my family have been using this restaurant for 2 years now. We booked a table for 4 on Christamas eve (2009) for 7pm. We didn’t get a table until just before 9pm. After getting the table we had to wait another 30 mins before drinks. Food came late and you could tell it was probably sitting in the hot plate for ages everything seemed so blank. The service was dire and the attitude of the waiters was that you eat up and make space for the next lot. Never again… If you want a nice take away I would recommend the Ellachi round the corner or for restaurant the Ahar on Park View

6 | Tim Cairns

January 8th, 2010 at 11:06 pm

I am a regular in the Kismet tandoori and its by far the best Indian in whitley Bay by a country Mile.
The Specialities are unique and you must try the Punjabi Style Dishes as they are an ambundance of flavours.
Ignore the negetative service issues this restaurant is great providing your patient and always book a table or do what i do mostly get a takeaway.Azz and Sham do a cracking evening.WELL WORTHWHILE spoken from a CHEF!!!!!!!!

7 | pam wallsend

February 14th, 2010 at 6:31 pm

we have used the kismet for numerous years now we have only ever had excellent service and food if you have to wait its worth waiting for as are the best things in life we use the restuarant and take away both are excellent if we go as family of 15 or a table for 2 the service is the same excellent ………….i have visited lots of others with different parties and never been es satisfied as i always am at the kismet…..!!!!!!!!!! WELL DONE THE KISMET …………..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8 | Tricia Heddon

February 22nd, 2010 at 8:49 pm

Fantastic food and great service. We have been three times and each time had a fantastic night.

9 | john

August 1st, 2010 at 11:31 am

We’ve been going to the Kismet for years and we’ve always had a great meal. The food is excellent, however I have to agree with many of the coments regards the wait. The restaurant is just too small for its own good. We only go when there’s just me & the wife as, even if you book, you are stuck at the tiny bar along with all the other people who are waiting for takeaway etc. I’ve waited over an hour before and had to go elsewhere. Come on Azz, INVEST in your business, expand upstairs and you’ll keep all your loyal customers happy. The Romna is just over the road and the food is just as good.

10 | alan low

September 17th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

as a much travelled couple, from Hawaii to Bejing, we have never enjoyed Indian quisine ,as much as we have at the Kismet, and my friends & family agree .Azz IS investing in his buisiness, He is in the process of trying to aquire bigger premises, and when he does, we are sure he will go from strenth to strengh. We shall be backing him all the way.
Did somebady mention the romna?…………….please

11 | Liz N

May 1st, 2011 at 6:14 pm

Best Indian restaurant in the North East. Never had a problem with service either, staff are friendly and welcoming. Superb curries. Just wish they delivered.

12 | Jan Brown

July 31st, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Food is of the highest standard. Yes, weekends the waiting times can be excessive. But, doesn’t that tell its own story?
I think folk finishing their meal should vacate if their are folk waiting instead of drinking at their table. Perhaps the staff should be more assertive on matters when folk are waiting for a table. A few signs up around the place stating ‘glad of custom but if folk are waiting can tables be vacated’ It’ll make the staff’s life easier.
I always wait patiently because its always worth it – and yes, I vacate if folk are waiting.

13 | Rachel T

August 26th, 2011 at 10:59 am

Great value quality food, cheap set menu with plenty of choices. Swift service I will certainly be going back on a regular basis.