Waterlooville takes its curry seriously. We found seventeen Indian restaurants and takeaways across the town centre, Cowplain, Horndean, Clanfield, Purbrook and Hambledon Parade. The best-rated one isn’t where most people would guess.
We pulled every one’s live Google rating and review count, read what diners mention most, and checked each kitchen’s official food hygiene rating. Where a rating is lower than you’d expect, we say so. We also noted who is open on a Monday, who stays open late, and who does something different. Every number is correct at the time of writing (25 September 2026).
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, with ties broken by number of reviews. Places with fewer than 50 reviews go after the rest, because a handful of reviews isn’t a fair comparison with hundreds.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
13 South Ln, Clanfield, Waterlooville PO8 0RB
Get directionsUp in Clanfield, Cardamom has the best rating of any Indian around Waterlooville: 4.7 from 151 reviews. Google’s summary says reviewers consider it the best local option, singling out the chicken vindaloo, the Marawali saag and excellent garlic naan, plus quick delivery and friendly staff. “Cooked to perfection” comes up 3 times, and “authentic food” twice.
Worth knowing: its food hygiene rating is 3 (“generally satisfactory”), from an inspection in July 2026. That’s a pass, but it’s lower than most places on this list, so we’re telling you.
Good to know: evenings only, from 5pm until 9:30pm (10pm on Friday and Saturday). It’s open on Sundays and closed on Mondays. Phone 023 9259 5995.
What reviewers say
“Consistently excellent food, delicious and authentic.” (a Google reviewer)
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
40 Drift Rd, Clanfield, Waterlooville PO8 0JL
Get directionsAlso in Clanfield, on Drift Road, Mela scores 4.5 from 279 reviews. Google’s summary highlights flavourful, well-cooked chicken, prawn and vegetable curries, a buffet that’s good value, and warm, attentive staff. Takeaway is mentioned in 11 reviews, and reviewers praise the variety of food on offer.
Good to know: open every day from 5pm, until 10:30pm and 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Food hygiene rating 5 (March 2026). Phone 023 9242 7772.
What reviewers say
“We love Mela for reasonably priced traditional Tandoori and house specials.” (a Google reviewer)
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
9 Hambledon Parade, Waterlooville PO7 6XE
Get directionsShalimar on Hambledon Parade was our number one last time, and it’s still the one with the most people behind it: 711 reviews, averaging 4.4. That’s more than two and a half times as many as any other Indian here. Google’s summary talks about consistently good quality over the years, the chicken tikka, and welcoming staff in a clean restaurant.
Poppadoms (9), prawns (5) and booth seating all get mentioned, and polite staff comes up 17 times. In fairness, “wait time” also comes up 9 times, and the summary notes service can be slow when it’s busy.
Good to know: open every night until 11:30pm, the latest of any Indian here from Sunday to Thursday. Food hygiene rating 5 (June 2024). Phone 023 9225 1565.
What reviewers say
“Garlic naan’s were light, warm and beautifully flavoured.” (a Google reviewer)
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
258 London Rd, Waterlooville PO7 7HG
Get directionsThe best-rated Indian in Waterlooville town centre: Red Rose Lounge on London Road, 4.4 from 242 reviews. Google’s summary mentions many vegetarian options, well-cooked biryani, generous portions and reasonable prices. Two reviewers praise how it caters for food intolerances. Polite staff come up 13 times, and it’s mentioned as a date-night spot.
The summary also notes that delivery can sometimes be slow.
Good to know: open 5:30–10:30pm Tuesday to Thursday, until 11pm Friday and Saturday, and until 10pm on Sunday. It’s closed Mondays. Food hygiene rating 5 (February 2025). Phone 023 9226 2846.
What reviewers say
“The butter naan was soft, warm, and the perfect side to every bite.” (a Google reviewer)
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Lovedean Tandoori
Opening hours, contact details and more →the best-value curry, according to reviewers
341 Milton Rd, Cowplain, Waterlooville PO8 8LH
Get directionsOn Milton Road in Cowplain, Lovedean Tandoori scores 4.4 from 131 reviews. “Value” is mentioned in 13 reviews, more than for any other Indian here, and portion sizes in 8. The chicken dhansak, onion bhajis (which Google’s summary notes are not oily), saag aloo and keema naan all get name-checked. Reviewers also mention that it has been refurbished.
Good to know: open every day from 5pm, until 10pm Monday to Thursday, 11pm Friday and Saturday, and 9pm on Sunday. Food hygiene rating 5 (January 2026). Phone 023 9259 2591.
What reviewers say
“Lovely chicken dhansak and at a reasonable price.” (a Google reviewer)
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
141 Milton Parade, Cowplain, Waterlooville PO8 8RE
Get directionsOn Milton Parade, Milton Tandoori scores 4.3 from 89 reviews. The chicken tikka starter leads the dishes people mention, followed by korma and garlic naan, and portions come up 5 times. Two reviewers mention you can take your own drink, but check with them first. It has a small dining room (5 mentions), so book for a group.
Good to know: open 5–10:30pm every day. Food hygiene rating 4 (“good”, April 2024). Phone 023 9226 6322.
What reviewers say
“Large portions and realistic prices. Highly recommended.” (a Google reviewer)
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Horndean Precinct, Portsmouth Rd, Horndean, Waterlooville PO8 9LA
Get directionsIn the Horndean Precinct on Portsmouth Road, Paprika scores 4.2 from 138 reviews. Welcoming staff comes up in 9 reviews and takeaway in 13. Poppadoms, chicken dhansak, pasanda and naans get mentioned, and there’s a buffet.
Worth knowing: its food hygiene rating is 3 (“generally satisfactory”), inspected in March 2026.
Good to know: open every day from 5pm, until 10:30pm and 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Phone 023 9259 6603.
What reviewers say
“We ordered our takeaway from here and wow it did not disappoint.” (a Google reviewer)
Image: Massalla Hut’s website
244 London Rd, Waterlooville PO7 7HG
Get directionsMassalla Hut on London Road is a takeaway with 4.2 from 137 reviews, and it’s the place for starters: onion bhajis (9 reviews), poppadoms (8) and samosas (6) lead the mentions. Portion size comes up 12 times and value 10. Google’s summary mentions hearty curries, including lamb vindaloo and naga chilli, and reviewers also mention cash-collection discounts and free onion bhajis. Offers change, so check the current ones with the shop.
Good to know: open 5–10pm every day. Food hygiene rating 4 (“good”, November 2024). Phone 023 9225 6080.
What reviewers say
“Great curry, not greasy, tastes homemade and fresh, lots of meat and veg. Great!” (a Google reviewer)
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
4 Havant Rd, Horndean, Waterlooville PO8 0DT
Get directionsOn Havant Road in Horndean, Indian Cottage scores 4.1 from 234 reviews. Friendly atmosphere comes up 7 times and cordial staff 3. Chicken tikka, chicken madras and prawns are the dishes people mention. Reviewers also mention a banquet buffet and good value, and takeaway comes up 10 times.
Good to know: Google doesn’t list its hours, so ring ahead: 023 9259 2001. Food hygiene rating 5 (March 2024).
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Pasha
the Cowplain Bangladeshi
55B London Rd, Cowplain, Waterlooville PO8 8UJ
Get directionsOn London Road in Cowplain, Pasha is a Bangladeshi restaurant with 4.1 from 172 reviews. Chicken tikka masala (5) and poppadoms (5) are the most-mentioned dishes. Reviewers also mention the decor, the portion sizes and busy evenings. One says it has the best keema naan they’ve ever had.
It shares its kitchen address with Kassia Kitchen takeaway, and the two share one food hygiene rating: 5 (March 2025).
Good to know: open every day from 5pm, until 10:30pm and 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Phone 023 9223 0111.
What reviewers say
“Best keema naan I’ve ever had and the curry is fantastic” (a Google reviewer)
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Flavour Fiesta
Opening hours, contact details and more →something different: South Indian and Keralan
262 London Rd, Waterlooville PO7 7HG
Get directionsIf you want something other than the usual curry-house menu, Flavour Fiesta on London Road does South Indian and Malayali (Keralan) food. It scores 4.1 from 110 reviews. Mandi comes up in 7 reviews, with fish mango curry, beef fry, chicken stew and porotta all mentioned. Welcoming staff comes up in 10 reviews and portion sizes in 7, and Google’s summary mentions convenient parking.
The summary also notes that service can be slow.
Good to know: Google doesn’t list its opening hours. Food hygiene rating 5 (November 2025). Phone 07349 530038.
What reviewers say
“Delicious authentic curries and great value for money.” (a Google reviewer)
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Purbrook Chase Precinct, 1 Crookhorn Ln, Widley, Waterlooville PO7 5QH
Get directionsIn the Purbrook Chase Precinct, Crookhorn Indian Restaurant scores 4.0 from 133 reviews. Reviewers mention korma, chilli chicken, hot food, food that’s not oily, warm staff, and that it’s good for groups. There are vegetarian options too.
Good to know: open 5–11pm Monday to Saturday, and closed Sundays. Food hygiene rating 5 (December 2024). Phone 023 9224 0066.
What reviewers say
“Not had a bad curry from here yet. Good food” (a Google reviewer)
The verdict
For the highest-rated curry around Waterlooville, go to Cardamom in Clanfield. It has a 4.7, but note its hygiene rating of 3. Mela, also in Clanfield, is the pick if you want a buffet. Shalimar on Hambledon Parade has the biggest following by far, and it’s open until 11:30pm every night. In the town centre, go to Red Rose Lounge. For value, Lovedean Tandoori. For something different, try the Keralan food at Flavour Fiesta.
Also in the area
Kassia Kitchen, 55b London Road, Cowplain (Pasha’s takeaway partner): ★ 3.9 from 60 reviews.
Purbrook Spice, 16 London Road, Purbrook: ★ 3.9 from 56 reviews. Food hygiene rating 5 (July 2024).
Spice Box, Hambledon Parade: ★ 3.2 from 53 reviews.
With fewer than 50 reviews: Palash Tandoori, London Road, Cowplain (★ 4.1 from 24) and Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Hambledon Parade (★ 3.9 from 32).
How we ranked them (in full)
1. Which places: every Indian, Bangladeshi and South Indian restaurant or takeaway on Google Maps with a Waterlooville-area postcode (PO7 and PO8).
2. Order: Google star rating, highest first, with ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews are listed after the rest.
3. Hygiene: each kitchen’s current rating on the Food Standards Agency register, with its inspection date. A 3 means “generally satisfactory”: it’s a pass, but we point it out.
4. “Mentioned in X reviews”: these counts come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven’t picked or edited them.
5. We don’t quote prices or deals, because they change. Check with the restaurant.
6. Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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