1498 Spice Affair – Indian Restaurant in Peterborough

Opening hours

Opening hours of 1498 Spice Affair, Monday to Sunday
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	17:00–22:00
Wednesday	17:00–22:00
Thursday	17:00–22:00
Friday	17:00–22:00
Saturday	17:00–22:00
Sunday Today	17:00–22:00

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

Popular times Estimated

An estimate for a typical Saturday, based on usual demand at restaurants of this type and this venue's opening hours. It is not based on live visitor data.

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Price level: ££ (moderately priced)

Appetisers

Assorted Poppadoms Basket (for two)Mixed mini fryums made of rice and wheat flour, served with chutney tray perfect to kick£5.95
Onion BhajisAll time favourite Indian snack of finely chopped onions in spiced gram flour batter.£6.95
Manchow SoupA delicious soup of finely chopped vegetables in hot and spicy broth filled with Indo-Chinese flavours.£6.95
Cheese Corn CroquettesDeep fried Goan style cheese, potato and corn croquettes.£6.95
Samosa ChatVeg punjabi samosa in spiced chickpeas topped with tamarind, mint coriander chutney, yogurt and gram flour vermicelli. (Ask for vegan…£6.95
Cigar RollDeep fried rolled pastry stuffed with schezwan style mix veg and sesame seeds.£6.95
Aloo Chat MartiniLemony fried potatoes seasoned with cumin, chat masala, green chillies, red onions and chopped tomatoes. Served cold.£7.50
Paneer LasuniPaneer marinated in freshly chopped garlic and herbs, cooked in the clay oven.£8.25
Rai TikkaBreast of chicken marinated with ground mustard, youghurt and Goan spices.£7.50
Lamb ChopsBarbecued French trimmed Lamb chops marinated inlight yoghurt and Goan spices.£9.95
Butter Garlic PrawnsPrawns tossed in special butter garlic and white wine sauce.£8.95
Labaddhar King PrawnsKing prawns marinated in light yoghurt, fresh herbs and Goan spices.£9.95

Dum Biryani

Chef's Signature Dishes

Subzi Muglai KormaMix veg medley cooked in a special creamy cashew nut sauce and Indian spices. Perhaps a dish perfect for a princess.£14.95
Shikari Kabootar MasalaWild wood pigeon cooked in a special aromatic dry fry curry masala of roast cumin, coriander, crush garlic, green chillies and lime juice.£14.95
Paneer LababdharIndian cottage cheese cooked in a special tomato, ground almond and butter sauce.£14.95
Murgh Makanwalla (Butter Chicken)Shredded pieces of tandoori chicken cooked in a special tomato and creamy butter sauce.£15.95
Green Mutton CurryTender pieces of Lamb on the bone cooked with fresh herbs, curry leaves, spinach and garam masala.£15.95
Lamb ChopsBarbecued French trimmed Lamb chops marinated in light yoghurt and Goan spices. (Dry dish)£21.95
Mandua King PrawnsKing prawns marinated in light yogurt, dark rum and Goan spices. (Dry dish)£21.95
Amritsari Turkey KeemaA bold and flavourful north Indian inspired Turkey mince curry with aromatic punjabi dhaba style spices cooked with green peas and potatoes.£14.95
Shaslik Chicken or PaneerSucculent pieces of chicken or paneer marinated in fresh herbs, cheese and cream cooked in the clay oven. (Dry dish)£16.95
Laal MaasLincolnshire farm venison cooked in a spicy traditional north Indian recipe, perhaps a dish perfect for a King.£19.95
Duck Peri PeriPan fried breast of duck topped with peri peri sauce, sauteed onions and peppers. (Dry dish)£19.95
Khargosh Ka SalaanSlow-cooked French wild hare on the bone in a special medium curry sauce.£19.95

Indo-Chinese

Goan Specials

Egg CurryBoiled eggs cooked in Goan curry sauce tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds.£10.95
Fish CurryTilapia fillets cooked in Goan curry sauce tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and coconut milk.£13.95
Veg£11.95
Chicken£13.95
LambA famous Goan dish of roasted ground spices and freshly grated coconut.£14.95
Pork VindalooDerivative of the Portuguese ”Vinho de Alho” vin as vinegar and alho as garlic, this is a traditional Goan pork dish flavoured with red…£14.95
Sea BassPan-fried whole Sea Bass marinated with spicy Goan recheado masala. (Dry dish)£19.95
Shark AmbotikSkinless, boneless steaks of Portuguese baby dog fish in a flavoursome hot, sweet and sour curry sauce cooked with Goan spices, red…£17.50
Crab Xec XecA finger-licking scrumptious dressed brown crab curry with shell cooked with Goan roast spices, grated coconut, red chillies and tamarind…£19.95
Chouriço De GoaSpicy homemade smoked Goan sausages cooked with sliced onions and potatoes. A true Goan delicacy. (pre-order only subject to availability)£14.95
Prawn BalchãoA fiery Goan dish of pickled prawns cooked in sweet, sour and hot Goan curry sauce.£16.95
Galinha CafrealChicken marinated and cooked in traditional Goan green cafreal spices.£15.95

Made in England

Served with Basmati rice or chips

Side Dishes & Sundries

Jeera AlooSautéed baby potatoes with cumin, mustard and curry leaves.£6.50
Daal MakhaniBlack split lentils and red kidney beans cooked in a buttery and creamy sauce.£6.95
Palak PaneerSpinach cooked with Indian cottage cheese.£6.95
Chana MasalaChickpeas cooked in medium curry sauce.£6.50
Tarka DaalMix yellow lentils tempered with cumin seed, garlic and red chillies.£6.50
Mushroom BalchãoButton mushrooms cooked with chopped onion and Goan pickle.£6.50
Rajma AlooRed kidney beans and potatoes cooked in medium curry sauce.£6.50
Baingan ka BhartaRoasted eggplant mashed with chopped onion, garlic and chillies.£6.95
Mixed Vegetable BhajiMixed vegetable medley cooked in medium dry curry masala.£6.95
Plain£3.50
Peri Peri£4.50
Schezwan£5.95

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

1498 Spice Affair, 20 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1JA

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About 1498 Spice Affair

1498 Spice Affair is an Indian restaurant in Peterborough. The address is 20 Priestgate, PE1 1JA. The venue falls within the Peterborough local authority area in East of England. UK Rest lists 62 other restaurants in the PE1 postcode district.

As the restaurant puts it: “Authentic Goan & Indian restaurant in Peterborough City Centre. Truly authentic Goan and Indian dishes using traditional recipes. Book Today!.” The published menu lists 76 dishes across 8 sections, with prices from £3.50 to £21.95. Expect a moderately priced meal – ££ out of £££. Plan around Monday, when it does not open. Tuesday is the late night, with service until 22:00.

It offers table bookings, takeaway and delivery. Published details mention: vegan options. Its food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), following an inspection on 08/07/2026. The telephone number is 01733 313623.