# Spice Essence, Carnforth — Reviews & Opening Hours > Spice Essence — Restaurant in Carnforth with a 2/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 130 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-lonsdale/restaurants/spice-essence (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant # Spice Essence 50 Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10345367065998606458&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Spice Essence](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103469082361771691497) **In short:** Spice Essence is a restaurant in Kirkby Lonsdale, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 130 Google reviews, with a 2/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Spice Essence Spice Essence operates as both a restaurant and takeaway on Main Street in Carnforth. The restaurant accommodates groups and accepts bookings. A bring-your-own-bottle policy is available. The menu centres on Indian curries and breads. Portions are described as generous. The venue has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Spice Essence's own website](https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bs8HKbTzg/?mibextid=wwXIfr&utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 5:30 – 10:30 PM **Wednesday** 5:30 – 10:30 PM **Thursday** 5:30 – 10:30 PM **Friday** 5:30 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 5:30 – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 5:30 – 10:30 PM ## What's nearby - The Veg Patch Kirkby Lonsdale next door - The Snooty Fox next door - SPAR Kirkby Lonsdale next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (130 reviews) **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 2 out of 5 – Improvement necessary **Destination** Kirkby Lonsdale Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/328877). [More restaurants in Kirkby Lonsdale](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-lonsdale/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (130 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bs8HKbTzg/?mibextid=wwXIfr&utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [015242 72725](tel:01524272725) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kirkby Lonsdale **Plus Code** 9C6V6C33+23 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kirkby Lonsdale Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DKirkby%2BLonsdale%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-lonsdale/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-lonsdale/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Spice Essence? Spice Essence is open Mon closed; Tue–Thu 5:30pm–10:30pm; Fri–Sat 5:30pm–11pm; Sun 5:30pm–10:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Spice Essence any good? Spice Essence is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 130 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 2 out of 5. ### Can you book a table at Spice Essence? Yes, Spice Essence takes reservations. ### How do I contact Spice Essence? 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