The Cornelian£££
Staines-upon-Thames · Restaurants
Staines' standout contemporary restaurant, pairing a strong riverside setting with Mediterranean-influenced dishes and a more occasion-worthy feel than the chain-heavy centre.
Family friendlyVegan
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Spicy Tadka
A well-placed Indian restaurant in the centre that gives the shortlist a more cuisine-led alternative to the big casual chains.
Family friendlyVegetarian friendlyGood for groupsIndoor
Visit website ↗Why we like it
“It gives the list some proper cuisine variety and feels more like a real dinner booking than a quick casual default.”
Highlights
- Indian cuisine
- Central Clarence Street location
- Good cuisine variety for the batch
- Town-centre dinner option
- Easy to combine with an evening out
About
Spicy Tadka deserves a place because Visit Staines directly lists it and the town benefits from at least one clearly identified Indian restaurant in its top five. In a place where a lot of dining options are chain-led, it helps the batch feel more rounded and less monotonous.\n\nIts central location also makes it a practical dinner option for locals and visitors staying around the High Street or riverfront.
Best for
Curries and shared dinnersTown-centre mealsCuisine variety beyond chains
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