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The best Indian restaurants to try in Bristol

The vibrant harbourside city in the UK's Southwest has an eclectic selection of Indian restaurants, for any occasion. Here are some of the best

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Bristol offers a wide gamut of Indian restaurants, from old-school locals, to vegetarian, to sophisticated fine dining, there's a place to suit all appetites and occasions. 

Take your pick of our round-up of some of the best Indian restaurants in the city.

Originally published 4 November 2022

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With two locations, one in the heart of Clifton Village and the other in Small Street, Urban Tandoor has been winning awards as one of Bristol's best Indian restaurants since first opening in 2014. Think classic British curry house with tried and tested favourites and a regular clientele.

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The Thali Cafe started out as a street food truck at Glastonbury Festival and soon became a stalwart on the Bristol food scene, opening branches across the city. It's garnered a cult following over the years for its quirky and laid-back atmosphere and inexpensive, yet generous thali selections.

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This spacious and buzzy modern diner set in the city centre, has an open plan kitchen and an attractive contemporary menu, suited to almost all occasions, from weddings to dinner for two.

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Explore regional cooking at this independent Indian restaurant based in Clifton Village, where a changing monthly tasting menu showcases the breadth of flavours and dishes from specific states.

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Namak on Mina Road in St Werburgh's took home the Best Restaurant – Bristol award in 2022 at the British Restaurant Awards, having only opened a few months earlier. A popular choice for a local curry with a faithful following.

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This family-run venture in Bedminster offers authentic Indian cuisine from all corners of the subcontinent. Open since 2008, it has stood the test of time, offering locals their go-to dishes on banquette-style seating.

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Indian street food is at the fore of this Indian restaurant where kebabs of Lucknow, chat food from Bombay, Hyderabadi biryanis, Delhi butter chicken and Keralan cheman mappas shape the menu.

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For modern Indian street food for sharing, try Bandook. Dishes like chaats and kati rolls fill the menu as well as plenty of small plates, like squid koliwada and paneer chilli, to pick and choose from.

Urban Tandoor

Urban Tandoor

13 Small St
Bristol
BS1 1DE
United Kingdom

Thali Cafe

Thali

64-66 St Marks Rd
Bristol
BS5 6JH
United Kingdom

4500 Miles from Delhi

4500 Miles From Delhi Indian Restaurant Bristol

8 Colston Ave
Bristol
BS1 4ST
United Kingdom

Nutmeg

Nutmeg

The Mall
Bristol
BS8 4DR
United Kingdom

Namak

Namak Indian Dining

98 Mina Rd
Bristol
BS2 9XW
United Kingdom

Ganesha

Ganesha

54-56 Bedminster Parade
Bristol
BS3 4HS
United Kingdom

Dhamaka

Dhamaka Restaurant

15 Clare St
Bristol
BS1 1XH
United Kingdom

Bandook

Bandook

Museum St
Bristol
BS1 6ZA
United Kingdom

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