The Spice – Indian Restaurant in Colchester

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Price level: ££ (moderately priced)

Papadums

Starters

Spice GrillChicken tikka, lamb tikka and Sheek kebab, all chargrilled and ready to share. A proper opener.£6.50
Salmon Tikka (starter)Fresh salmon marinated in tikka spices, cooked over charcoal. Light, smoky, and full of flavour.£6.95
Chicken Tikka (starter)Tender chicken, marinated and roasted in our charcoal tandoor. A classic done right.£5.95
Tandoori ChickenQuarter chicken on the bone, roasted in the tandoor until beautifully charred. Simple and satisfying.£5.95
King Prawn PuriJuicy king prawns served on warm, pillowy puri bread. Bold flavours, great textures.£6.95
Two Roasted whole King Prawns with the tail£5.95
Prawn PuriSpiced prawns on soft puri bread. A classic Indian starter done well.£5.25
Lamb£5.50
Veg£5.50
Onion BhajiCrispy, golden, and perfectly spiced. A crowd-pleaser every time.£5.50

Tandoori

Chicken Tikka (Main)Tender marinated chicken, roasted in the tandoor. Smoky, juicy, and deeply flavoured.£10.95
Tandoori ChickenHalf chicken on the bone, roasted until perfectly charred. A tandoori classic.£10.95
Tandoori Mix GrillTandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka and Sheek kebab on one plate. Served with naan. The full experience.£11.95
Chicken ShashlikCharcoal-roasted chicken with green peppers, onions and tomatoes. Fresh, vibrant, and full of colour.£11.95
King Prawn ShashlikRoasted king prawns with peppers, onions and tomatoes. A showstopper.£13.95
Spice Special SizzlerShredded pieces of Chicken cooked and served on a sizzling bed of spices, peppers and chilli£12.95
Salmon TikkaFresh salmon, marinated in tikka spices and cooked over charcoal. Delicate, smoky, and brilliant.£13.95

Spice Specials

Chicken Tikka MassallaOur take on the nation’s favourite. Rich, aromatic, and made with care from scratch.£11.95
Garlic Chilli Chicken Tikka MassalaAll the comfort of a masala, with a bold kick of fresh garlic and chilli.£11.95
Xacuti ChickenA Goan speciality. Roasted spices, a hint of coconut, and deep, complex heat. One for the adventurous. Hot.£11.95
Murgi MasallaChicken tikka cooked with lamb mince and boiled egg. Rich, satisfying, and unlike anything else on the menu.£12.95
Chicken£11.95
Lamb£12.95
Chicken Tikka JalfreziChicken tikka with onions, green chillies, and fresh herbs. Bold, fiery, and full of character. Extra hot.£11.95
Butter ChickenTender chicken in a rich, buttery sauce. Mild, comforting, and hard to resist.£11.95
Kadai GosthSlow-cooked lamb in a special blend of spices. Deep flavour, worth every minute it takes.£12.95
Special SizzlerShredded chicken on a sizzling bed of spices, peppers and chilli. Arrives at the table with a bang.£12.95
Tandoori King Prawn MassalaKing prawns in a rich, aromatic masala sauce. A seafood lover’s special.£12.95
Tandoori King Prawn XacutiKing prawns in our Goan Xacuti sauce. Bold spices, strong flavours, and a serious kick. Hot.£12.95

Biryani

Classic Favourites

Balti

Vegetable Side Dishes

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

The Spice, Clacton Road, Colchester CO7 7AD

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About The Spice

Located in Colchester, The Spice is an Indian restaurant. Its premises are on Clacton Road, postcode CO7 7AD. It sits in the Tendring council area, part of East of England. The CO7 postcode district has 30 further listings on UK Rest, shown below.

As the restaurant puts it: “Where we serve great Indian food by friendly staff in stylish and comfortable surroundings. Located in Elmstead Market. We also offer Takeaway. www.the-spice.com.” The published menu lists 54 dishes across 8 sections, with prices from £0.80 to £13.95. Prices are moderately priced, rated ££ on our three-point scale.

Customers can use table bookings and takeaway. Facilities noted for this venue: parking available. Its food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), following an inspection on 23/09/2025. You can reach the team on 01206 827815.