Sitaaray

A rather unlikely combination of restaurant and cinema, or Bollywood to be more accurate. At least it distinguishes the restaurant from the other reputed 9,000 curry houses in Britain, and Bollywood seems to be enjoying a boom at present. Customers are fortunate in gaining two for the price of one, particularly with some 20 classic Indian films available.

The décor is Indian plush, and then some; think cosy booths in a room with red walls themed with film posters, many recently used at the Venice International Film Festival, plus a good measure of gold screens and chandeliers and you have it.

Instead of the barrels of popcorn and sickly drinks in small buckets now traditional in Western cinemas, you are more likely to be able to enjoy The Great Indian Grill, described as 9 kebabs and 3 curries, with more brought hot off the Tandoor to your table repeatedly until you hoist the flag of surrender. Lunch platters start at £9.50 and there is good value to be had pre/post theatre from £14.50 to £16.50.

In amongst the many delights on the menu keep a lookout for the steamed rice dumplings with tangy lentils, vegetables and coconut chutney, and dosas filled with masala or onion and chicken.

This is a place with a real difference, and you should go not only for the novelty but also the quality of the food.