Leelas

You're walking down Warwick Road and you catch that unmistakable smell of cumin, cardamom and char from the tandoor – that's Leelas calling. This isn't the sort of place that needs to shout about itself; with a 4.8 rating across 153 reviews, word has clearly got around Banbury that they're doing something right. They've built their reputation on proper execution: curries that actually taste like they're made with care, not shortcuts, and biryanis that justify the wait time. Whether you're after a classic butter chicken or something with more backbone, there's a solidity to what comes through that door.