But before you even get to your table you are likely to be welcomed warmly by one of the attentive staff. There is a seating area near the entrance where you can select from the menu whilst taking a drink (Kingfisher and Stella beer is served amongst others). Takeaways are also available from this area. Smoking is discouraged throughout the restaurant and only allowed near this entrance.

Once you reach your table you won't be disappointed with the quality of the food. Starters include the unusual Hash Tikka (duck marinated in yoghurt, £4.95). Main courses include Lucknavi Pasanda (lamb pasanda - mildly spiced fillet of lamb) at £7.95 and Murgh Shakoti (strips of chicken breast with garlic, coriander and green chillies at £6.95). Slightly more unusual mains include pan fried red mullet (fillet of mullet on a bed of spicy spinach with a white wine sauce) and pan fried salmon (fillets of salmon on a bed of spicy mashed potato). Pilau rice and nans are £2.25 and £1.95 respectively. Side salads served with the meals were crisp and fresh. There are some refreshing deserts available including Trufas (ice cream and chocolate truffles) and Bangla Bowl - mango, papaya and passion fruit mouse, both £3.50. The food is as good a quality as the surroundings you eat in and is fairly reasonably priced.

Very soft contemporary music plays in the background. Staff are very attentive, cheerful and observant (our candle kept blowing out and the staff continued relighting it until it stayed lit).

The restaurant seats around 80 and has tables arranged around a bar area. The candle-lit tables also have fresh flowers, adding to the luxury feel.

The Emperor of India is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. On Sundays a self-service buffet is served for £10.95 per person.

Recommended.

Location: On the A308 Windsor/Maidenhead road, just off the Braywick roundabout - around half a mile from junction 8/9 of the M4 and a similar distance from the town centre.