The Vine and Spice

Kate Hickey
3 Star
We visited here recently and were drawn by the beautiful looking restaurant next to a country road. There is parking onsite which is handy :) Once inside its very cosy with a bar and some seating, with more of a restaurant setting at the back. We sat at the front and had some papadom with a great selection of dips and a vegetable starter, which was quite nice, though the bhaji seemed a bit burnt. For the main, we both ordered a paneer dish, I had a paneer tikka, and my partner had paneer Dupiaza. The Dupiaza tasted good, but the paneer tikka was quite tomatoey and unlike any tikka I'd had. We also both found the paneer to be a bit under cooked. So overall, there were definitely some tasty dishes, but some elements missed the mark. It was quite expensive too. Might be worth trying if you're in the area but wouldn't go out of your way to visit.
Tuesday 28th February 2023

Anna Mccormack
5 Star
Visited Vine and Spice having driven past it so many times over the last 9 years and heard amazing things and it didn’t disappoint. Firstly we were seated outside in one of their new pods which have heaters and fairy lights so that was lovely and the food……. 😍 from the mix of chutneys that came with the popadoms to the mains it was all so fresh and so yummy! It is more expensive than your usual Indian restaurant but you get what you pay for. The presentation is lovely and we enjoyed every bite. Staff were lovely and food came out timely but not rushed. Deffo will be going back, we even got a complimentary drink after receiving our bill which was a lovely touch
Sunday 1st August 2021

V Scotto
5 Star
Superb dinner this evening at The Vine and Spice in Long Wittenham. I have driven past it on several occasions and decided to finally give it a try based on many recommendations from friends and FB posts. What a find! Magical well spaced out pods lit with fairy lights, and with a heat lamp light above the table transformed a cold night into a cosy wonderland in the garden. The food is sublime; fresh, delicately spiced and worlds apart from the usual curry restaurant. Portions are quite generous and there is a good selection of wine and drinks. Covid-19 requirements were strictly enforced which is great to see. Can’t wait to go back!
Thursday 29th April 2021

phil webb
5 Star
Chicken Tikka, Rogan Josh and lamb balti are on the menu here but in the bottom left hand corner. Placed in such a way that suggests you don’t come here for those dishes. Because the rest of the vast menu has multiple beef curries, fish curries, vegetable curries that all offer something very different to try. Seriously the choice is stunning. I had the Goan fish curry which was smooth full of flavour and perfectly spiced. All on our table of 4 were impressed by the dishes they had one of which were anything we’d tried before. The service was great, relaxed and no pressure to leave once you’d finished. Highly recommend this place it’s nothing like a typical curry house. It’s refreshingly different.
Sunday 11th December 2022

Josh G
5 Star
Absolutely fantastic! The outdoor dining has been really well thought through, the large garden is dotted with dining 'pods' with comfortable seats and heat lamps, the staff are really friendly and attentive, the food is delicious! Lamb and chicken dishes were superb, great choice of rice and naans and the best Bombay Aloo I've had in a long time 👌🏼 Excellent drinks selection also, all-in-all definitely recommended
Thursday 29th April 2021