Rivaj - East Staffordshire

This is the second time we’ve visited. I can’t remember too much about the first time, which was pre COVID. Inside is lovely and modern, the staff are very friendly and welcoming. I had Lamb Passanda, which is always a favourite. Unfortunately the iamb was a little bit tough, clearly needed to be cooked for some time longer. I know it’s difficult with lamb when food is made to order but other restaurants seem to manage it. The sauce was nice but made with cashews, the almond version for me is much richer and nicer. Rice and peshwari naan were fine. You can take your own drink in, which is a bonus. Given the competition in and around Burton Apne and Anoki are both consistently top notch, I think Rivaj needs to raise its game a bit. It’s not bad by any means, it just needs to be a bit better. I’d come back though and try something different, maybe avoid lamb.

Have been going regularly now and I must say the food is outstanding... Together with the service which is excellent. A little treasure tucked away in Branston and well worth a visit.

I usually dine in this restaurant. I decided to order a takeaway as we were self isolating and couldn’t leave the house. The food is always delicious when we dine in, the driver followed the instructions we had provided, it was delivered within the timeframe which was given by the restaurant (45 mins). We had a mixture of starters which included the Rivaj special mix, there was enough salad and sauces provided, my wife loves the mint sauce, so she loved it! I ordered the Chicken Silsila with a Garlic and Cheese Naan, my wife has the Tandoori Special, the food was pipping hot when it got to ours, we know from dining in the food is made to order, so this was even better to get it delivered on time and HOT! We will be back next week Rivaj!

Ordered take away tonight and it took a while. On arrival the currys were still holding enough heat but rice, bhajis and breads were stone cold..Picked up before and food has been fine but poor delivery. Mixed curry was bland so won't order again but partners dish was fine. Won't do delivery from here again. Restaurant usually good so won't stop using them for that.

A lovely restaurant for quality Indian food and a good atmosphere,we also have regular deliveries food always delivered on time and hot worth a every penny.