About Basmati - Locks Heath
With three locations – you’ll find this restaurant in Locks Heath, Chichester and Petworth – around West Sussex and Hampshire, Basmati is clearly doing something right. A reputable name in the local dining scene, the Locks Heath branch draws in foodies and curry lovers from all over Faredon and Southampton. Here you’ll find a wide range of tasty South Asian options to sample and share, ranging from the usual suspects like butter chicken and sag paneer to lesser known specialities whipped up by talented executive chef Nasar Miah. Featuring seating for up to 70 diners, Basmati’s Centre Way location is ideal for private dining, whether it’s a corporate event or a birthday celebration. Book your experience today.
Opening Hours
- Monday 17:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday 17:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday 17:00 - 23:00
- Thursday 17:00 - 23:00
- Friday 17:00 - 23:00
- Saturday 17:00 - 23:00
- Sunday 17:00 - 23:00
32 Reviews
It was very easy to book online. We had great service, and the food was delicious. We would definitely return to the restaurant and have take always for Basmati and definitely recommend to others.
Lovely food, staff and atmosphere will definitely be returning. Good selection of starters mains and side at a reasonable price. Was modern and clean too.
Lovely meal, go here regularly, cannot fault the food and drink at all. Highly recommend. Butter chicken is yummy! And house wine is very good too.
Clean spacious comfortable restaurant. The food was delicious and good value. The service was good and waiters were friendly. We will definitely be going back.
Great food and service but the restaurant can be very noisy so if you want quiet romantic meal this may not be the one. We had to move tables half way through our meal as the guy on the next table was set on telling the whole of Fareham is business and we just could not have a conversation but staff were very good and found us a table as far away as possible.
The service and quality of food was exceptional. Having lived in the area for 20 years and walking past Basmati 2 or 3 times a week, how have we never discovered this little gem earlier? We'll definitely be returning, and given that every table was full, we'll be using Quandoo to make sure we get a seat.
Friendly service at the right pace. Young waiter struggled understanding my friends accent but was good humoured, and happy to be corrected. Food was really tasty, accurate chilli/spice heat ratings on menu, and served at good temperature i.e.. was hot. Mains portion size fine for smaller appetites but larger/ hungrier guests may need a starter or extra sides . Dessert was a bit disappointing.
Customer service and quality of food is spot on every single time I go. There was not enough keema in my naan and it was replaced immediately. The decor of the restaurant is also very appealing. Customer for life.
Good prompt service food very good and freshly cooked and most importantly hot. Surroundings clean and tidy also very spacious not sitting in each other's laps. Only criticism was that the portions were a bit on the small size for the price.
A very pleasant dining experience from start to finish. We were greeted politely and made to feel very welcome. SErvice was swift and efficient. The food as always was excellent. We'll be back soon.
Service and food was very good, although my husband didn't think there was much chicken in his biriani but the flavour was very nice. Would go back to give it another go but may choose a more meatier dish.
Excellent value Sunday evening meal, friendly service and nice ambience. Would recommend highly! Athanu chicken from the main course menu was particularly good and they also do a fine lamb tikka starter.
Basmati was a lovely restaurant with friendly and helpful service. The food was delicious and really tasty without being too hot for the sake of being hot. A really great evening.
Excellent food and service as always. Lovely restaurant with fresh authentic ingredients. The decor is lovely and would recommend to anyone if you are looking for a great Indian restaurant.
Easy to reserve online and a great night out with friends - good service and great food. All at a good price too. We will be back again and again.
Basmati serve great food in a very relaxed atmosphere and have very attentive service all at reasonable prices. Just what we wanted for a local night out with friends.
Great food, great Indian restaurant --have eaten there on many occasions across the years and have never had a bad meal ..I would really recommend Basmati, Locks Heath
The food is good and the service pleasant and friendly. The restaurant is nicely proportioned and has a nice atmosphere. There is a large car park adjacent.
Unfortnately I got my main course before my accompaniment as the waiter didnt listen when I said a 'well done, Peshwari Naan and the server then argued with me about it. He also failed to ring a taxi for us when we asked him to, will not return to this place nor reccommend
We enjoyed the evening very much .excellent food good attentive service. We had a nice table in this gem of a restaurant. Will be back soon.
Another great meal, with fantastic service! We were a table of 6 and everyone enjoyed they food. The Prawn Puri starter is delicious. Thank you
Really lovely meal there - all dishes were delicious and just the right amounts. Love the fact that the dishes are different - from Benghazi.
Waiters were very friendly and helpful. The food was awesome and very good value for money too. Will definitely be going again in the future
Very good food with prompt, attentive service. The ambience is relaxed and welcoming. The menu is extensive and there is something for everyone. The prices are very fair and reasonable.
Our first visit to Basmati was very enjoyable. The restaurant is nicely decorated, the waiting staff were very helpful and pleasant. The food was very good. We had a lovely meal and will definitely be back.
Good food as always and good service. Booking on line was easy. Walking distance to restaurant a bonus. Would definitely go again for a meal.
The food was good, so was the service, had to ask twice for a jug of water. But we will defiantly be going again soon.
The food was poor quality and not representative as shown on the website. It was a disappointment. We have eaten in many Indian restaurants and I also cook the good regularly therefore we know what to expect from a good venue.
Overpriced for the quality of food. They got my wife's main course order wrong which was a real shame. The lamb sheek for starter was very dry. The mint ice cream desert was a bowl of cold syrup.
Not an authentic Indian restaurant. No depth to the curry, no quality to the construction. Nice environment, good service and prices OK. Wouldn't go back.