A TAVISTOCK restaurant has received a national award for its ?excellence in quality and service?.

The Ganges Restaurant, West Street, was given a prestigious gold award by Quality Food Online Limited for its exceptional Indian cuisine and outstanding customer service.

The restaurant was also given high marks for atmosphere, furnishings and surroundings.

The 13-year-old business is owned by Mr Abul Chowdhury.

He says he attributes the success is to his 18 years experience in the restaurant industry and his dedicated staff.

Quality Food Online Limited is the UK?s premier internet restaurant guide, and thousands of restaurants all over the country have benefited from collaborating with the website which receives 50,000 hits per week.