An Indian restaurant which serves the “best curry in Thanet” has announced it is shutting.

St Lawrence Tandoori in Ramsgate will shut its doors for the final time today after confirming the sudden closure on Facebook last night.

In the post, bosses said: “Dear all customers, we would like to announce we are sadly closing down. August 28 is our last day.

“All alcoholic drinks, second round, are free of charge. Please hurry and book your tables now and come and celebrate our last day with us.”

The reason behind the closure is not clear, but loyal customers have expressed their disappointment at the news.

One commenter said: “I don't have Indian food often, but if I do it's from you guys. You're the best in Thanet, an opinion shared by almost everyone!”

Another simply said: “What a shame, great food, great service” while one customer described the restaurant as a “family favourite” that “will be missed”.

The restaurant in the town's high street is rated the 22nd best in Ramsgate on Tripadvisor, with a 4.5-star rating.

Reviewers on the platform praised the restaurant for its “friendly staff and wonderful, mouthwatering food”.

One customer described the curry as the “best in Ramsgate” while another reviewer said they had “never had a bad meal” in all the years they had been going there.

St Lawrence Tandoori declined to comment further when contacted by KentOnline.