Possibly the worst service I've had anywhere, some staff didn't seem to have a clue. Ordered poppadoms that never arrived, still on the bill at the end tho, food was nice enough but nothing special. Manager spent a bit of time shouting at the waiters,not sure how they won best Indian in Cardiff recently but it's at best average.
You can tell why they have won the Indian restaurant of the year 2025. We went on a Monday evening so it was quiet. The staff were very knowlegable on the food giving great advice on heat levels helping selctions. The food was excellent and service fabulous. If I lived in Cardiff this would be a my choice
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a delightful meal and exceptional service. The flavors of each dish were incredibly well-balanced and satisfying to the palate. The staff members were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. Their knowledge of the menu and willingness to accommodate our needs was truly impressive. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience.
I had an amazing evening with my friends, and all of us enjoyed the food. Absolutely amazing food and lovely service. The staff were extremely helpful and attentive. The place is very cozy, and the atmosphere is really good. It's a bit expensive, but for the quality of food, it's definitely worth it. This is one of the best restaurants around Albany Road. I would recommend booking early. Highly recommend this place. Would visit again!
Booked a table for 6 @ 7.30 and our table was ready. Drinks, Starters & Main Courses All turned up on time and were delicious. I’d particularly recommend the Lamb Bhuna which came with a particularly well marinated lamb shank. The staff were extremely helpful & attentive and the manager was friendly and knowledgeable. There’s a reason The Empire is still popular after 30 years. Lots of fun and Highly recommended.
We came to the Empire on 30 December to celebrate my nephew’s birthday. There is always a warm welcome, the staff are attentive, the food is fresh, and always cooked and served to a high standard. My sister was undecided on what to order, so Sami asked the chef to make an off menu curry. It ended with the restaurant providing a small cake to sing happy birthday and a gift for my nephew. We won’t go anywhere else for Indian food.
It was a really poor experience first time we came to Cardiff and looking for good Indian food but when we came for dine in it literally takes like 1:30 hours to serve our food. Literally I haven’t seen any bed service like this. And the staff is really annoying and unfriendly… I suggest if you have a whole day for your food than you should try.
I came here with my family for my birthday meal and was overly impressed with the attentiveness of the waiting staff. (I’d like to take a moment to send praise to Saiam, he was an exceptional host.) The food was phenomenal! From starter to main, not one of us was sad with our dishes.
Amazing food with friendly service. Me and my partner visited here for the first time last night and will definitely be returning. Food was very tasty, waiters friendly and efficient. We had the 2 person set course which was a great price and a great ice breaker as we wasn’t sure what to try first.
Empire Indian Restaurant is located at 157-159 Albany Rd, Cardiff CF24 3NT, UK
You can contact Empire Indian Restaurant at +44 29 2048 5959
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