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SPICE

16 Dunlop Street East, Downtown Barrie | East of Five Points, Barrie, Ontario L4M 1A3, Canada
705 734 2544
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Ranked #41 of 241 restaurants in Barrie
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Price range: $10 - $17
Cuisines: Indian
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Description: SPICE Indian Cuisine and Wine Bar serves the finest Indian cuisine in Barrie, Ontario.
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TORONTO
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Delicious Food, Great service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

Spice was truly a surprise for us. We were passing through Barrie and used Tripadvisor to find a place to eat and this was a top rated place so decided to check it out. We went at the wee end of the buffet timing but still the waitstaff (Naveen) was very friendly and order fresh food for us from the... More

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BIJAY S, Manager at SPICE, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Thanks for taking the time to review us, Reenga. I'm glad we could truly surprise you and show you such a great time. I'm sure Naveen and the team will be thrilled to see this — treating you in a friendly and attentive manner is what we're all about! We hope to welcome you back again. All the best, Bijay... More

Port McNicoll ONtario, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Let 'Spice' Spice Up Your Life!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Spice (formerly The Nawab) is still one of Barrie's best-kept secrets, despite having been in business there for quite some time now (possibly owing to the presence of another, longer-established restaurant in Barrie offering Indo-Pakistani cuisine). The atmosphere at Spice is immediately warm and welcoming. The tables are immaculately laid. Absolute standout dishes in the Indian-Nepalese dinner menu are the... More

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BIJAY S, Manager at SPICE, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Thanks for your kind words. We couldn't be happier to see "no visit to Barrie is complete without a visit to Spice!". I'm glad you enjoyed A' La Cart Dinner as well as lunch buffet. Cooking everything to "perfection" is always our goal. Being worked at the Four Seasons, Toronto our approach to service is much different than the competitions.... More

Barrie, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Delicious food, great service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Great Indian dishes. My husband and I sampled a few things and shared. Veggie pakora was really nice. I ordered vindaloo...it was good, but not as spicy as I am used to, as I used to live in Toronto and eat indian cuisine regularly. Servers were super friendly and fairly attentive. Nice modern decor too. Only downside, compared to great... More

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BIJAY S, Manager at SPICE, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Great review! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us here on TripAdvisor. It's great to hear that we could impress an Indian cuisine expert like yourself! The team will be thrilled to see this. I hope to welcome you back again soon. All the best, Bijay Simkhada Owner and Manager More

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“Absolutely excellent!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013 via mobile

I absolutely LOVE eating at Spice! The lunch buffet is an excellent way to try a wide variety of delicious dishes. It is such a terrific deal at $10!! This includes salads, warm naan bread and desserts!!! Plus you are eating a piping hot meal literally the minute you arrive!! Great for people who are just on their lunch break... More

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BIJAY S, Manager at SPICE, responded to this review
6 March 2013

I absolutely love your review! Thanks for taking the time to share you experience on TripAdvisor. Knowing that we've been able to consistently impress you puts a smile on my face. The team will be thrilled to see this—your compliments are truly humbling and will only encourage us to continue improving what we have to offer! I look forward to... More

Barrie, Ont
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“A Little Disappointed”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

We had several dishes delivered and to me, they tasted like the sauces, such as Patak, that can be purchased in the grocery store. To summarize, there was no "Wow" factor.I was expecting cuisine more similar to another Indian restaurant that we frequent in Barrie.

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BIJAY S, Manager at SPICE, responded to this review
4 February 2013

Thanks for taking the time to review us on TripAdvisor. It's always great to hear back from our guests, because it lets us know what we are doing right and what we can be doing better. I'm sorry to hear that we couldn't "wow" you. Impressing our customers with consistent quality and excellent customer service is always our primary concern.... More

Toronto
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

The food here is simply awesome. If you've never tried Indian food give it a try. I have brought many people here and all love it. We go at least once a month. You can't beat the 10 buck lunch buffet. We went for the dinner one night and ordered off the menu. It was one of the best meals... More

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BIJAY S, Manager at SPICE, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Wow--thanks for the kind compliments and recommendation. It is so gratifying to be deemed "the best" at your craft. I couldn't be happier to hear how satisfied you've been with our food. "Fresh and flavorful" is what I like to see! The team will be thrilled to see this. Until next time! All the best, Bijay Simkhada Owner and Manager More

Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“An Indian gem in Barrie”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We love going to Spice. The food is always super yummy and the staff is friendly and attentive. The lunch buffet is a great value and always fresh. If you are looking for a great atmosphere with yummy food go to SPICE!

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BIJAY S, Manager at SPICE, responded to this review
24 January 2013

Thanks for sharing. I'm glad our food has always been "super yummy" for you! The team will be thrilled to see this. I look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Bijay Simkhada Owner and Manager More

Barrie, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Amazing Lunch Buffet!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

Amazing food at Spice. The lunch buffet is made up of the most popular Indian dishes, and they are cooked to prefection. Great, full flavours and delicious naan bread baked fresh for us. The restaurant and bathrooms were spotless and had a great atmosphere. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. I will definetly be going back to Spice and... More

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BIJAY S, Manager at SPICE, responded to this review
11 January 2013

Thanks for your kind words. I couldn't be happier to see "amazing" describe our food! I'm glad you enjoyed our buffet so much--cooking everything to "perfection" is always our goal. I appreciate all you have to say and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Take care, Bijay Simkhada Owner and Manager More

Barrie, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Great Flavours”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

The flavours at Spice are wonderful. The buffet is great. The only downside is if you order for delivery. Most times the take out containers are only 3/4 full, at best. So dine in!

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BIJAY S, Manager at SPICE, responded to this review
8 January 2013

Thanks for your kind words. It's great to hear how much you've enjoyed our flavors! The kitchen works hard to create delicious dishes full of flavor, so they will be thrilled to see this. I hope to welcome you back again soon. All the best, Bijay Simkhada Owner and Manager More

Barrie, Canada
1 review
“Great Indian Food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

We have been to this restaurant a few times. Being originally from North Toronto, we are used to the excellent Indian cuisine of Brampton and Mississauga, Spice certainly provides familiar dishes at a high caliber. The menu runs toward the standard: Butter Chicken, Saag, Vindaloo, Naan and the type, with little reference to Nepal per se. All the dishes had... More

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BIJAY S, Manager at SPICE, responded to this review
7 January 2013

Murlt, Thanks for taking the time to review us on TripAdvisor. I'm glad we were able to impress you with our high caliber dishes! We're proud of the consistent, high-quality food we offer, so the team will be thrilled to see this. I hope to welcome you back again soon! All the best, Bijay Simkhada Owner and Manager More

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16 Dunlop Street East, Downtown Barrie East of Five Points
Barrie, Ontario L4M 1A3
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