Cardamom Black is a multi-award winning restaurant in the heart of Harrogate, mere minutes from the train station. With a Pan-Asian dining concept of time-honoured tradition meeting the spirit of the West, you will dine on high quality Indian cuisine in a truly unique dining space.
This vast restaurant is inside a former theatre and is complete with balcony seating and a stage, all wrapped in a distinctive red and black motif. It is an eminently high class venue, imparting an unmistakable feeling of elegance upon diners sat at lavish table set-ups, with everything subtly sparkling under the low light of chandeliers. If you want to eat Indian cuisine in style, this is the place for you.
The highly experienced chefs at Cardamom Black use exquisite ingredients to ensure that the taste and presentation of the food they serve matches the upmarket setting. Start with the varied textures of the fish masala, treat yourself to luxurious Lahori tailed king prawns, or try Kashmiri minced shami patties.
Mains are made with chicken, lamb, prawn, or an item from the fresh fish bar, which allows you to see just how fresh the produce going into your dish is. The house specials include the rich malai kari, the meat medley of phera pheri, and the distinctively spicy chettinad.
All the classics are also available, so feel free to choose hyderabadi, tikka masala, waziri or any other dishes you want. Vegetarians are well covered by the likes of the Balti baby spinach paneer with roasted garlic, and neatly prepared vegetable chilli karahi. Follow spice with sweet with locally produced desserts such as the intriguing hot chocolate ‘inside out’ fondant, the sharp ginger and lime cheesecake, or a traditional Indian rassomalai.
With the 25% Gourmet Society discount coming off the whole bill, including the drinks, it seems almost criminal not to wash down each of the sublime courses off with your choice of cocktail, wine, beer or spirit.
You will not find a more eye catching Indian restaurant than Cardamom Black in Harrogate, so it is recommended you book in advance to experience a high-end mix of a unique atmosphere, delicious food, and the most exquisite of beverages.