Viceroy

Cadbury rice pudding is really where this review needs to start and end. Divine. Excellent beer and wine and cocktail list too - but the star is the British style Indian food with a twist here and there. Service is excellent. A must visit in downtown Durham.

Really glad we went here. Food is next level and while on the pricy side is very, very good. Chicken Korma and Saag Paneer were incredible. Very friendly service and a terrific place to eat. Definitely will be back.

Looking for great vegetarian options but came on a Saturday without a reservation (highly recommend reservations). The staff was VERY accommodating to find us a table. The food was amazing! Tons of traditional Indian food and some fusion with British Pub options. Service was excellent (thank you Kai!) Highly recommended! Warning- no “non spicy” options but the “mild” was very nice and definitely mild even by my standards (I’m very sensitive)

Having heard mixed reviews from a few of my friends, I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was. Smoked daal was great but I loved the Mykanwala better (good balance between cream and tomato). The gobi was super fresh and food came out fast. Highly recommend. I’m excited to try the drinks next I come.

We dined at Viceroy on a Sunday evening and were thoroughly impressed—from the charming art-deco façade to the nostalgic interiors lined with colonial-era portraits and warm lighting, this place hits all the right notes. We began with the Momo Bhel, a delightful Indo-Chinese street-style mashup bursting with spice, crunch, and tang—definitely a fun starter. The real showstopper, though, was the Angara Tikka: juicy, smoky, and marinated to perfection, it quickly became our favorite dish of the night. We followed it up with the comforting Paneer Mykanwala, which had a rich, velvety tomato-based gravy and soft paneer cubes, served with cumin-infused basmati rice and Garlic Naan that was pillowy and fragrant. Everything paired beautifully with a chilled pint—reminding you this was the British-Indian fare. The service was just as warm as the food. Our waitress was kind, attentive, and made sure everything was served just right. The pacing of the meal gave us time to appreciate the cozy ambiance and enjoy the layered flavors. Parking nearby is street parking, but in case you run into issues finding street parking, you can park in the nearby Corcoran St. Garage(parking is free here on the weekends), which is a 3-4 minutes walk to the restaurant. Viceroy is the kind of place where both the food and the setting linger in your memory. Whether you’re after a romantic dinner, a comforting Indian meal, or just want to try something different in Durham—this place delivers. We can’t wait to be back here!

The food is amazing! Staff is accommodating and well versed in dishes offered as well as having fabulous recommendations. They do a great job describing spice levels and won't leave you disappointed. The drinks are fun and delicious too, you can tell the curators love what they do. We had Ki on a Friday night and she was the absolute best! You can't go wrong trying out the food here 10/10 would recommend. We've been multiple times and each time planned our next visit before leaving.

We got here about 45 minutes before closing and they informed us that the kitchen would close in 30. We appreciated the upfront info and ordered quicjly. It was absolutely delcious. Everything tasted fantastic. My partner also loved his drink. I feel like their website doesn't do this place justice. The restaurant itself is sleek and has a great vibe. I got some spice down the wrong pipe and set my whole throat and chest aflame with spice and the bartender was so nice. She got me a yogurt smoothie thing to calm the heat destroying my soul. Thank you!

This space is stunning. This food blows my mind with every bite. Only down fall is now I’m going to be comparing every meal out to this one right here. Pumpkin curry. 10/10