The Cinnamon Tree

Very happy with the food, really enjoyed it. Check your bill though! I asked for an orange juice that was advertised as 200ml but I was given a pint. I pointed this out and they said they would only charge me for the smaller glass. When the bill came. There were two lots of drinks on it, £8.45 which was correct for a glass of wine and an orange juice, but an additional item for £9.45 was also on the bill. They removed this when I drew their attention to it. I didn't leave a tip, which is very unusual for me. Good food, sad about the deceit.

Kazi Ahmed started this wonderful Indian restaurant some 18 years ago. A charming gentleman, who is genuinely customer focused. Of course, particularly during these challenging times when there is a chronic shortage of reliable staff in the hospitality sector (the demand for hospitality staff is now so strong, according to the trade body UKHospitality, in February 2022 there were an estimated 394,000 vacancies in pubs, bars and restaurants), it's inevitable service may be a little slow when the restaurant is full. I sincerely hope The Cinammon Tree doesn't suffer experiences I've observed in other establishments, namely people, who deliberately complain about every minor detail, then expect a huge discount or, worse still, walk out without paying at all. Shame on you! And what's the problem with waiting a reasonable time anyway? Surely, it should be an enjoyable evening out. Time to chat and laugh about ourselves and the state of the world, despite the parlous situation affecting so many of us. February can be a quiet month. Catering is an art form. I know from experience trying to predict customer numbers and budgeting for the correct amount of food is far from easy. We had a very pleasant day out in Sidmouth yesterday. It was relatively quiet, but hopefully with the school holidays starting, business everywhere will pick up. Clearly, Kazi Ahmed and his team are consummate professionals. There was a wide range on the menu to suit all palates and a good selection of beverages. The food was delicious and hot. Ample portions. Compliments to the chef! Served with efficient politeness, without being sycophantic. Spotlessly clean everywhere, including the powder-my-nose facilities! No noisy musak that makes it impossible to be heard. We had no difficulty parking. There's a take away and home delivery service too. Excellent value. I recommend The Cinammon Tree most highly and wish the gentleman every success.

Great service, really fast delivery and the food was gorgeous. We had the King Prawn Purri as starters, which was the star of the meal. I had the Chicken Shamwala as a main and my husband had the Lamb Bhuna. The lamb was really tender and so was the chicken. Very flavoursome food all round. The rice and the Keema Naan was also great. Thank you for a lovely meal.