Fantastic authentic curry for table of 4. Lamb was the best.Thank you again will be back.
Andy Holland
Excellent food in an amazing building.
Tuhel Ahmed Khan
I am usually lazy about writing reviews, however my experience was so average that I believe it’s worth taking time out to let others know of my experience.Me and my wife arrived at 7:20 on a Friday, from the outside it’s a grand building but made to look tacky and cheap by the multi coloured lights.As we entered the building we were greeted with beer kegs, hot plates, chutney trays and just storage area in general. We looked around and there was no one to greet us, we had to get back out to the street to look for a new entrance as we thought it might have been the staff entrance. Unfortunately it wasn’t, and it was very dark and dingy.Once seated we were waiting for our friends to join us, so we had a quick scan of the place. Inside was also very grand, however you had electrical cupboard doors left open, hotplates all over the place and carpets that haven’t been changed over 30 years.This is definitely not the place if you want the romantic setting for an anniversary or a special occasion.There were 3 servers, and initially they were prompt with the drinks order. I must say the mango lassi was very good. However trying to get their attention after this initial interaction was pretty impossible.Once the menu was handed to us, it was falling apart and had curry stains on it. The tamarind sauce for the poppadoms were nice and different, however they didn’t even wait for us to finish the poppadoms before bringing the starters out.Once the starters were done, we left the plates and cutlery on the for the servers to clean but after 30 min it was still there, I called all 3 servers individually over to ask them to take it away but non of them did.The toilet had a foul smell of urine, really unclean and didn’t look like it was cleaned for weeks. So much so told my wife not to go and use it as she would be disgusted by it.The mains were very plain, my karai was very bland and my wife’s sag prawn was the worst we ever tried in an Indian restaurant. It feels like the chefs/ owners don’t have quality control or passion for food.I’m very critical as I have worked in an Indian restaurant for many years and it’s not hard to keep on top of all the things I have mentioned. But this place doesn’t care and is just interested in serving mediocre food to its customers.
Jonathan Paisley
Went to Old India expecting an authentic dining experience but was bitterly disappointed.The starters were ok but my main was 100% from the microwave and tasted like Bistro Gravy - The microwave worked overtime.The toilets need inspecting as the mould smell is atrocious - The toilets at a festival are more bearable.£51 Total was way too expensive.
jenil patel
I recently dined at old india restaurant in The Bristol and was thoroughly impressed. The food was exquisite, bursting with authentic flavors. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff who went above and beyond. The hospitality was warm and welcoming, making for a memorable dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone craving exceptional Indian cuisine.
Asad Ali
The food and serivice was amazing . Will recommend this place .
Ŕaj Panchal
Old India Restaurant is an absolute gem nestled in the heart of Bristol. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warm hospitality and the irresistible aroma of authentic Indian cuisine. Each dish is a culinary masterpiece, bursting with bold flavors and fresh ingredients that transport your taste buds to the streets of India. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for intimate dinners or gatherings with friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned Indian food enthusiast or a newcomer to the cuisine, Old India Restaurant promises a delightful dining experience that keeps you coming back for more. With exceptional service and impeccable dishes, this restaurant truly deserves every bit of its five-star rating.
aurel lyra
Your windows are filthy. Your street entrance is filthy. You are filthy.
bear ahmed
The food was very delicious and service as well. I recommend to visit the amazing restaurant..
Sian Jenkins
This is the first time we’ve had the opportunity to go back since before the pandemic. Perhaps it’s changed hands. The food was really lacking flavour and the chicken was over cooked and dried out. The food was swimming in oil and the rice just tasted of ghee. We booked a table online and they had no record. They were able to seat us fairly quickly. We ordered and watched as the popadoms we ordered were given to the table next to us… they even said that they didn’t order them. We waited, and mentioned we’d been waiting 15min… then watched as our popadoms were delivered again, to a different wrong table. 30min after ordering, we got our popadoms. Our food was a long time coming after that too. The quickest bit was the delivery of the bill as soon as our plates had been cleared! The atmosphere is nice, but cramped. Do not bring a wheelchair here. All the popadom accompaniments were left open to the air in the hallway, where anyone could touch them, which wasn’t great. 5min after leaving the restaurant, a member of the party was unwell (no alcohol involved). This place used to be excellent for flavour. It’s a real loss for Bristol.
Last minute, late evening booking.Great food,We were the only table in there so made our own atmosphere.
Lucia Martins
My favourite Indian restaurant, lovely food and nice waiters.
Lara Newman
Food was dreadful, quite possibly the worse Indian food I have ever eaten. The shashlik was bland and had one small bit of pepper on it, the lamb shank wasn't cooked enough but more worryingly, the place is filthy. Such a shame as the space (old stock exchange) could be amazing. Looking at the other recent reviews, these people must have been eating somewhere else. Even some friends of ours went in the same week and also agreed with the above. It's one to avoid.
Debabrata Sanyal
Exasperated at the behaviour of staff towards disabled persons. Staff, asked our disabled 4yr old son to get down from his wheelchair and "walk" into the restaurant, this was even after I explained to them that our son could not do it.Insensible and outright disrespectful behaviour (one of the staff recieving us was visibly in an inebriated state). Shameful.. Avoid like the plague.
Inspire693247
I ordered Chutneys and Poppadoms, lamb biriyani and peshwari naan bread. My partner chose a very hot curry (I can’t remember what). Chutneys were mango chutney, onion salad, lime pickle and raita yoghurt sauce served in little dishes (but plenty to eat). Poppadoms were fresh, large and crispy. The lamb biriyani was delicious. The biriyani is served as “dry” flavoured mixed rice and lamb (it wasn’t dry but isn’t saucey) then a simple mild saucey vegetable curry is served on the side to pour over if you wish. The lamb itself was good quality and cooked perfectly. The fat had rendered, it was incredibly succulent and tasty, the texture was melt in your mouth, there were absolutely no nasty fatty bits at all. The biryani was absolutely delicious and didn’t need the curry but I enjoyed both. The peshwari naan bread was delicious and sweet. I can eat a lot, had missed lunch and was making up for it at dinner time, however even for me this was a generous amount of food so I wrapped up the naan in a napkin and enjoyed the following day. The building is beautiful, it’s a grand room, small floor area but very tall ceilings. The dining room still manages to feel cosy and homely. It’s worth a trip down to the toilets just to see a bit more of the building. I also had a glass of red wine which had strong enough flavour to stand up to the meal. Very good value. I will be back! And bringing other people!
Fantastic authentic curry for table of 4. Lamb was the best.Thank you again will be back.
Excellent food in an amazing building.
I am usually lazy about writing reviews, however my experience was so average that I believe it’s worth taking time out to let others know of my experience.Me and my wife arrived at 7:20 on a Friday, from the outside it’s a grand building but made to look tacky and cheap by the multi coloured lights.As we entered the building we were greeted with beer kegs, hot plates, chutney trays and just storage area in general. We looked around and there was no one to greet us, we had to get back out to the street to look for a new entrance as we thought it might have been the staff entrance. Unfortunately it wasn’t, and it was very dark and dingy.Once seated we were waiting for our friends to join us, so we had a quick scan of the place. Inside was also very grand, however you had electrical cupboard doors left open, hotplates all over the place and carpets that haven’t been changed over 30 years.This is definitely not the place if you want the romantic setting for an anniversary or a special occasion.There were 3 servers, and initially they were prompt with the drinks order. I must say the mango lassi was very good. However trying to get their attention after this initial interaction was pretty impossible.Once the menu was handed to us, it was falling apart and had curry stains on it. The tamarind sauce for the poppadoms were nice and different, however they didn’t even wait for us to finish the poppadoms before bringing the starters out.Once the starters were done, we left the plates and cutlery on the for the servers to clean but after 30 min it was still there, I called all 3 servers individually over to ask them to take it away but non of them did.The toilet had a foul smell of urine, really unclean and didn’t look like it was cleaned for weeks. So much so told my wife not to go and use it as she would be disgusted by it.The mains were very plain, my karai was very bland and my wife’s sag prawn was the worst we ever tried in an Indian restaurant. It feels like the chefs/ owners don’t have quality control or passion for food.I’m very critical as I have worked in an Indian restaurant for many years and it’s not hard to keep on top of all the things I have mentioned. But this place doesn’t care and is just interested in serving mediocre food to its customers.
Went to Old India expecting an authentic dining experience but was bitterly disappointed.The starters were ok but my main was 100% from the microwave and tasted like Bistro Gravy - The microwave worked overtime.The toilets need inspecting as the mould smell is atrocious - The toilets at a festival are more bearable.£51 Total was way too expensive.
I recently dined at old india restaurant in The Bristol and was thoroughly impressed. The food was exquisite, bursting with authentic flavors. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff who went above and beyond. The hospitality was warm and welcoming, making for a memorable dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone craving exceptional Indian cuisine.
The food and serivice was amazing . Will recommend this place .
Old India Restaurant is an absolute gem nestled in the heart of Bristol. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warm hospitality and the irresistible aroma of authentic Indian cuisine. Each dish is a culinary masterpiece, bursting with bold flavors and fresh ingredients that transport your taste buds to the streets of India. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for intimate dinners or gatherings with friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned Indian food enthusiast or a newcomer to the cuisine, Old India Restaurant promises a delightful dining experience that keeps you coming back for more. With exceptional service and impeccable dishes, this restaurant truly deserves every bit of its five-star rating.
Your windows are filthy. Your street entrance is filthy. You are filthy.
The food was very delicious and service as well. I recommend to visit the amazing restaurant..
This is the first time we’ve had the opportunity to go back since before the pandemic. Perhaps it’s changed hands. The food was really lacking flavour and the chicken was over cooked and dried out. The food was swimming in oil and the rice just tasted of ghee. We booked a table online and they had no record. They were able to seat us fairly quickly. We ordered and watched as the popadoms we ordered were given to the table next to us… they even said that they didn’t order them. We waited, and mentioned we’d been waiting 15min… then watched as our popadoms were delivered again, to a different wrong table. 30min after ordering, we got our popadoms. Our food was a long time coming after that too. The quickest bit was the delivery of the bill as soon as our plates had been cleared! The atmosphere is nice, but cramped. Do not bring a wheelchair here. All the popadom accompaniments were left open to the air in the hallway, where anyone could touch them, which wasn’t great. 5min after leaving the restaurant, a member of the party was unwell (no alcohol involved). This place used to be excellent for flavour. It’s a real loss for Bristol.
Restaurantji Recommends
Last minute, late evening booking.Great food,We were the only table in there so made our own atmosphere.
My favourite Indian restaurant, lovely food and nice waiters.
Food was dreadful, quite possibly the worse Indian food I have ever eaten. The shashlik was bland and had one small bit of pepper on it, the lamb shank wasn't cooked enough but more worryingly, the place is filthy. Such a shame as the space (old stock exchange) could be amazing. Looking at the other recent reviews, these people must have been eating somewhere else. Even some friends of ours went in the same week and also agreed with the above. It's one to avoid.
Exasperated at the behaviour of staff towards disabled persons. Staff, asked our disabled 4yr old son to get down from his wheelchair and "walk" into the restaurant, this was even after I explained to them that our son could not do it.Insensible and outright disrespectful behaviour (one of the staff recieving us was visibly in an inebriated state). Shameful.. Avoid like the plague.
I ordered Chutneys and Poppadoms, lamb biriyani and peshwari naan bread. My partner chose a very hot curry (I can’t remember what). Chutneys were mango chutney, onion salad, lime pickle and raita yoghurt sauce served in little dishes (but plenty to eat). Poppadoms were fresh, large and crispy. The lamb biriyani was delicious. The biriyani is served as “dry” flavoured mixed rice and lamb (it wasn’t dry but isn’t saucey) then a simple mild saucey vegetable curry is served on the side to pour over if you wish. The lamb itself was good quality and cooked perfectly. The fat had rendered, it was incredibly succulent and tasty, the texture was melt in your mouth, there were absolutely no nasty fatty bits at all. The biryani was absolutely delicious and didn’t need the curry but I enjoyed both. The peshwari naan bread was delicious and sweet. I can eat a lot, had missed lunch and was making up for it at dinner time, however even for me this was a generous amount of food so I wrapped up the naan in a napkin and enjoyed the following day. The building is beautiful, it’s a grand room, small floor area but very tall ceilings. The dining room still manages to feel cosy and homely. It’s worth a trip down to the toilets just to see a bit more of the building. I also had a glass of red wine which had strong enough flavour to stand up to the meal. Very good value. I will be back! And bringing other people!