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    The Poet

    Indian, Asian, Eat & Drink

    Dishes priced around$18

    Reviews of The Poet (23)

    Read what people think about The Poet! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

    5.0/6

    23 reviews

    5.0/6

    23 reviews

    Food:Outstanding
    Atmosphere:Excellent
    Service:Excellent
    Value for money:Great value
    Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
    Noise levels:Very pleasant
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    "Average"
    3/6
    Eve W.5 months ago · 1 review

    Food was nice, service extremely slow. Late for theatre. Thanks

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Belinda W.10 months ago · 1 review

    We had a lovely dinner at The Poet. Inspired by an instagram post, we booked and went here for the $60 all you can eat/drink deal. The food was generous, delicious and beautiful presented. We tasted an Indian cocktail before realising we prefer wine and were delighted by the options from a local winery. Would recommend.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sheri S.a year ago · 1 review

    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. The service was wonderful also. We had a Thali which looks great and tasted delicious. We chose our own curry's and had a drink of choice also. We were all very satisfied with the amount of food! The restaurant looks great. We will definitely be back. Thanks for the experience

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    David K.a year ago · 1 review

    It was great. The portions were just right - 2 curries, rice and naan - we had a couple of bits of naan to take home for an arvo tea tomorrow. The food was plate-cleaning good. 1 fish curry, 1 goat curry. I can't wait to go back. It was cosy & quiet on a Thursday night.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Bharathy D.a year ago · 1 review

    The food was okay overall. However the wait time for just the entree was too long and the seekh kebab was so hard & chewy and felt like defrosted and heated through. We liked the stuffed naan bread of all the dishes we ordered.

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    "Very good"
    5/6
    peter r.2 years ago · 1 review

    Quite busy at the time we went & the background music loud--but they promptly fixed that for us. Excellent service from our waitress, who seemed eager to please. Food was very good, with plenty of "leftovers"!.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Christian H.2 years ago · 1 review

    Nice Indian restaurant, good and friendly service. Excellent food. Was a bit empty when we were there

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Margot M.2 years ago · 1 review

    It said on website BYO. Arrived and it is fully licensed. Need to update or check website. We had a lovely waitress, very attentive. Service was good.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Satheesh kumar P.2 years ago · 1 review

    Food and service was really good, ambience is good 😊

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Oscar c.2 years ago · 8 reviews

    Very nice the food was hot and yummy amazing food

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Susan R.2 years ago · 1 review

    Really enjoyed the food and the staff. Good value and better than most Indian restaurants. Recommend.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Oscar c.2 years ago · 8 reviews

    Awesome experience very good food and nice service like it

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Richard C.2 years ago · 1 review

    It was lovely food flavours at a well situated restaurant. Really enjoyed the butter chicken.

    "Good"
    4/6
    PRARIDSARA[Mint] Y.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    It's ok but a bit to long after order food.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Katharine R.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great food, service and value. Nothing was too much trouble, service was excellent. Highly recommend

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Nigel H.2 years ago · 1 review

    Delicious food, generous proportions, lovely atmosphere, great service, friendly staff.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kerry F.2 years ago · 1 review

    Thank you for a memorable dining experience. We all left the restaurant saying the same thing… the food was amazing!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    A K.2 years ago · 1 review

    yummy food and great staff - a nice evening out thanks

    "Good"
    4/6
    Rebecca W.3 years ago · 1 review

    Great food, banquet was very good value. Will go back again.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Mariane A.3 years ago · 1 review

    The best Indian food in Canberra, without a doubt. We had the chicken crisps and the Dahl Tadka—the best!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Ellissa D.3 years ago · 1 review

    it is a beautiful restaurant with attentive friendly staff. prices are reasonable and food is excellent. It is the second time i have been here and it is a great place to eat drink and enjoy the evening. Would highly recommend this place

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Andrew C.4 years ago · 1 review

    Really lovely tasty food. Left feeling very satisfied and full!

    "Good"
    4/6
    Ammad S.4 years ago · 8 reviews

    Good location. Food was nice and the atmosphere was pleasant.