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You'll find this Indian restaurant in the small village of Lea, in the quieter western reaches of the Cotswolds, and it's worth knowing about if you're planning an evening meal with more character than typical pub fare.
Rajah has been operating here for years, serving traditional curries, tandoori dishes, and other classic Indian food in a straightforward, comfortable setting. The kitchen does the staple dishes well, and the welcome feels genuine rather than contrived—locals eat here regularly, which is usually a decent sign of honest cooking and real hospitality.
Lea is small enough that you won't stumble across it by accident; you'd need to know it's there. That's part of what makes it worth a deliberate visit. If you're staying nearby or exploring the area, it's a sensible choice for dinner when you want something different from what you'll find in most village dining rooms.
For exploring beyond the restaurant, you're reasonably positioned. Malmesbury, which has an impressive Abbey worth seeing, is a short drive away, and Tetbury sits nearby as well. Whether you're using Rajah as a dinner stop between villages or as somewhere to eat while based locally for a few days, it fills that useful gap when you're after proper flavor and a change of pace.
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