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The Shalimar

Dale Road North | Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2HX, England
01629 735999
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Ranked #1 of 61 restaurants in Matlock
Cuisines: Indian
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Description: Located on the Dale Road, The Shalimar Restaurant is a traditional and charming Indian eatery that is one of the best places in town for family nights out, al fresco luncheons, and relaxed business functions. Spacious with plenty of outdoor space, The Shalimar is filled with chandeliers, plush carpets, fountains, comfy seats and sofas and brass statues, and the vibrant, welcoming atmosphere here will make your dining experience here a memorable one. The Shalimar has an authentic Indian menu featuring all of your favourite curries plus some unique house specialties, and the bar serves Cobra and Kingfisher on tap and a fantastic collection of international wines.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Good fast food .very nice and every one is friendly and you can take as long as you want to eat your dinner there is no rush to finish your meal and the chocolate after wards is nice from the kettering man see you again soon

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Matlock, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We are regular customers of the Shalimar near Matlock. It provides very good quality cuisine and great customer service. Prices are a little on teh high er side, but the Sunday Buffet is great value for money. Highly Recommended.

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful,nothing was too much trouble.Excellent food and service ,would recommend the Shalimar to anyone.

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Bonsall, null, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We always choose Shalimar over the other Indian Restaurants in the area. The service is top class and the staff go out of their way to make our son feel welcome by having a laugh & Joke with him. Staff are attentive but not overwhelming in their service & we did not have to wait long for anything. The food... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Our first visit when we passed by recently on the way home after a day walking in beautiful Derbyshire. So pleased we stopped. Pleasant, comfortable, clean restaurant with a good atmosphere. Staff very polite and welcoming. As I now have to be careful eating very spicy foods, I was given a taster first of a dish recommended before ordering. How's... More

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The_Shalimar_DD, Manager at The Shalimar, responded to this review
17 June 2013

We are always pleased to hear from people who just drop in and find a wonderful and enjoyable dining experience. We are always willing to give sample dishes of our sauces as we want you to have the perfect taste for your palette. Thank you for you kind review, The Shalimar More

Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Great food...always!!Tasty and hot.Cheese naan..yummy!! Staff are pleasant and sociable but not "in your face". We travel 20 miles to this restaurant.

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The_Shalimar_DD, Manager at The Shalimar, responded to this review
17 June 2013

It is great that you say you travel so far to enjoy a quality dining experience, we feel very proud about the work we put in that makes such a journey so worth while. Thank You for your great review, The Shalimar More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We tipped up early evening yesterday with my partner & toddler. We were made very welcome by all the staff. Great service, very attentive, & good advice given for food choice. Really couldn't fault anything about the overall experience :-)

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The_Shalimar_DD, Manager at The Shalimar, responded to this review
17 June 2013

We are glad that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Shalimar. We always provide all our guests with information about a dish which we think that they will enjoy, including food for the toddlers. We hope to see you again soon Thank You The Shalimar More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Great food, friendly and attentive service. Waiters always very knowledgeable about their dishes and ken to recommend according to your tastes. Always a pleasure to eat here. Highly recommended.

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The_Shalimar_DD, Manager at The Shalimar, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Thank you for your 5 star review, we always aim to make each experience as special as the last. It is great to know that you dine with us regular and we hope to see you again soon, The Shalimar More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

One of the very few Asian restaurants that you feel completely confident in their hygiene standards.The place is spotless whilst still retaining a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. My partner and I couldn't fault the food,full of flavour and piping hot.......here you still get food warmers! The staff were very welcoming and made us feel really special.....they certainly deserve their excellent... More

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The_Shalimar_DD, Manager at The Shalimar, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Thank you for your excellent and in depth review. We are glad that you found The Shalimar provided you with nothing short of the perfect dining experience. This is how we want all our customers to feel and these are the very high standards that we expect off our staff. Thank You again for your review, The Shalimar More

Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

We recently visited the restaurant for the first time and I have to say it was a delight to visit. The food was excellent, the wine was good and reasonably priced and the service and staff were impeccable...going out of their way to help. Overall it was a superb evening with comfortable, relaxing surroundings. I would strongly recommend this restaurant... More

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The_Shalimar_DD, Manager at The Shalimar, responded to this review
14 June 2013

It is great that you enjoyed your dining experience in our relaxed restaurant and that you found the food and service up to our high standard. Now that you have visited us once we hope to see you back someday to enjoy The Shalimar again. Thank You for your review More

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