My friend and I went to Pearl of India (used to be called eastern eye?) this past July. We had flown in late and we came in at 10:30, about 30 minutes before they closed. They took us in and had amazing service. The food was great and we got tikka masala, mango lassis, and a lamb dish by recommendation of our waiter. The restaurant is really breathtaking and they have the history of it being a ballroom on their pamphlet. Their kindness extended beyond dinner and I hope to return again soon. read more

Eastern Eye - Indian Near Me - Bath, BAS

Some of the best Indian food I have had in a while. The chicken tikka was moist flavourful and not bright red. The service was good and the room was excellent, we felt like we were in a Georgian ball room with high ceilings and skylights. read more

Excellent, excellent. The restaurant is now called "the Pearl of India". It was some of the best Indian food we've ever had. The service was friendly and prompt, and the ambience was fun. The Pearl of Indian team does a great job! read more

Warning: This review will be super long! If I could give more than five stars I would! This restaurant is where my obsession with Indian food started. Came here on the recommendation of a friend and never looked back! The entrance is unassuming and I would've missed it if I didn't know it was there. Then the moment you enter the dining room, you're greeted with gorgeous vaulted ceilings and colourful murals. Their extensive menu has something for everyone. I've tried a variety of their dishes through going with friends and was never disappointed: Lamb Lagan, Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Mon Passand, Chicken Garlic Chilli Zohary, Chicken Rezala, and Chicken Tikka Masala. All fantastic and full of flavour. My fave has to be the classic Tikka Masala; so rich, creamy and flavourful with just the right amount of spice. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Their garlic naan is top notch as well! The level of service, while sometimes a bit slow is outstanding overall. I was a regular when I lived in Bath, and I'm not ashamed to admit that I once went there three times in one week. Got takeout there once and pretty sure they gave me a double portion for the price of one, because I had enough for two full meals! The staff not only remembered me, but always greeted me warmly and asked how school was going. My friends even took me there for my birthday once and one friend asked them to bring out a cake she had made and brought in earlier. They not only obliged, but added candles and sang to me. The staff even chipped in a got me a Curry recipe book because they knew I was leaving soon. Truly blown away! In summary, gorgeous spot, incredible food and amazing service. I miss it here and next time I'm in Bath, this will be my first stop! read more

Eastern Eye - Mon Passand with garlic naan and basmati rice. - Indian Near Me - Bath, BAS

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I've eaten at every Michelin star Indian restaurant in London, have been to India, and just really love Indian. Very 'homey' sauce heavy approach. Pretty mild but also well restrained in use of cream and butter. It's very approachable while also balanced. I would eat here at least once a month if I lived here. Super vegetarian friendly. Almost any dish can have paneer or mixed veggies substituted. So good we went back again the following night. read more

I was really looking forward to having dinner here. The reviews were amazing and I had really wanted a good Indian meal while I was England. While the room was beautiful and the service pleasant, the chicken tikka masala was almost like eating dessert it was so sweet. It was a shame since I think the chicken was beautifully prepared but someone over sugared the sauce. read more

Great food. Awesome atmosphere. Good service. My tour group and I were delighted that we ran into this restaurant as we meandered through Bath on New Year's Day. wwwparissoulbeyond.com read more

Eastern Eye - Indian Near Me - Bath, BAS

What a great attractive space. We arrived at opening and were told that most of the tables in this large restaurant were booked. When we left two hours later there were still only a handful of diners. Go figure. Our food was very good and nicely presented. Service was very good. We met the owner and his sister and had a nice conversation with them. They're from Bangladesh so we wonder if the food is actually Bangladeshi. We don't know how to tell the difference. The only reason I didn't give four stars is that the carpet is extremely dirty. That's unforgiveable in a restaurant. read more

Great Indian food which was surprising for a tourist city like Bath. I recommend the chicken jafrazy if you like spicy food. It's the perfect amount of spiciness without having to stop or drink milk. The portions are ok sized, but don't come with rice or naan so you will have to get that on the side. I left feeling like I could have eaten a bit more so eat the free appetizer thing they give you or order a side of cauliflower to share. Service was very slow and they gave us water only after I asked twice. Waiters were very courteous and asked us about our visit. The restroom is atrocious, so spare it a visit if you can! read more

This place is one of the most unique, beautiful, and delicious Indian restaurants I have ever been to! It was Sunday night and we were wandering around Bath with no idea where we would find dinner, and almost every restaurant besides a pub was closed. We actually accidentally found this place because it was one of the few restaurants open, but saw that it had won a ton of awards for its Indian cuisine so we were sold. After having eaten a week straight of bangers and mash and fish and chips, we needed some variety.We had just completed the last leg of our 102 mile Cotswold Walk, I was tired and starving and craved spicy Indian curries in my belly! The restaurant itself is GORGEOUS, and turns out it used to be an old ballroom! It is basically one gigantic room, with beautiful Indian murals all along the walls. It's the largest indian restaurant... or one of THE largest restaurants I have ever been to. it would be cool to come back when this place is packed with customers, and from what the waiter says, it sounds like it usually is! The waitstaff was tremendously nice, and made small talk with us. We were lucky because there were only 4-5 other tables present, and the waitstaff stayed by our table to talk to us for a good amount of time. One even showed us a picture he had taken with Nicolas Cage, who comes to the restaurant every once in a while because he has a house in Bath! There are TONS of selections on the menu, and it literally has every single Indian dish you can think of. We were about to get four dishes for the three of us but the waiter warned us about having too much food... clearly he has never seen us at a buffet... but since this restaurant was a tad on the pricey side, we heeded his warnings and stuck with three dishes. They are well sized and we were extremely full by the end of the meal, which is rare for fancy Indian food, but we probably could have polished off that fourth dish :) We had the Chicken Madras and the Lamb Jalfrazy, as well as the Saag Paneer which is always solid. The waiter warned us it would be hot, but the Madras was EXTREMELY SPICY like there was a fire in my belly, and a day later we were all still recovering from it. It was so worth it :) This place has the right stuff! read more

I'm in two minds about 'Eastern Eye'. Two minds because I expected better (the Harden's and Curry Club ratings led me to believe I'd encounter something passably resembling Indian food). I left thinking it more a feast for the eye than the stomach and spirit. First, the good. Provided you choose the dishes that the chef specialises in, you're in for an OK meal. Stray into other areas and you'll be sorely disappointed. We chose the tikka specialities as a starter and were delighted with the results. A couple next door dared to be 'vegetarian' and received what I can only describe as an insult to the palate in the form of a doused in yellow cream mattar paneer . . . . a dish that is supposed to be composed of peas and paneer lightly coated in a savoury broth flavoured with coriander (crushed seeds and fresh leaves) and fresh ginger with a dusting of freshly ground cumin seeds was turned into something resembling a few miserable peas stranded in mustard coloured wallpaper paste, with non-specific lumps protruding. Service was efficient, though less than charming at points (we spotted a diner's scarf being trailed in food as an inattentive waiter swept by). The decor, whilst stunning by virtue of the architectural setting and the extravagant murals, was otherwise dingy and insalubrious. Cluttered signage on the stairs led to the restaurant . . . . and when you got there the first sign you saw was to the toilet the floor above! 'Eastern Eye' serves run-of-the-mill 'pretend' Indian food that would not be out of place in a standard high street curry house. Some dishes do transcend this; you have to be able to spot the chef's signature dish to enjoy the best of this type of place. I worry for Harden's and the Curry Club's reputations . . . . Qype does reviews better! I can only assume Harden's and the Curry Club's reviewers were schmoozed. 'Eastern Eye' is fine if you've got your beer goggles on and just want something you can taste . . . . that is all. I'd classify this place as disappointing and expensive for what it is. read more

Best dining experience during my time in the UK - heck, better than anything I ate in 2017!! What a great way to kick off the new year. Honestly can't remember what dishes we ordered but they were all absolutely delicious! The perfect level of spice that not only enhances the flavor but leaves you wanting more - even after you've stuffed yourself with naan and biryani!! I can easily say this is the best Indian food I've had in my entire life. I also want to commend the the staff - extremely friendly and provided such a genuine atmosphere. I had an enlightening conversation with one of our servers (Thiesel? The one who went to U of Chicago). Even the after-dinner chocolate was out of this world!! Highly recommend stopping by while you're in Bath!! read more

Good food with an excellent atmosphere. Going through the entrance you wouldn't expect the Georgian ballroom style, or the size of the venue. Defiantly adds to the experience. The food, for the price, is very good, with enough house specialities to add variation to your usual curry house menu. We were a party of 10 arriving at 10pm and were served promptly. Service was fine. I would eat here again when I return to Bath. I would recommend a visit read more

We enjoyed a wonderful meal at Eastern Eye during a recent visit to Bath. The Georgian architecture is a surprise and the blend of Eastern and Western decor is unique. The food was absolutely delicious. We started with an order of the shrimp appetizers - best fried shrimp we've ever eaten at an Indian restaurant. The kebabs, curry and vegetable were all scrumptious. The blend of spices was slightly different from what we were used to and we loved everything. The wait staff and the management were very helpful and friendly. If you are looking for a great Indian meal, you have to try Eastern Eye. read more

A regular visit to the Eastern Eye in Bath is a must. Set in what appears to be an old ball room it's a nice light & spacious atmosphere, set off by excellent food. The daily 3-course lunch special is excellent value. read more

Eastern Eye - Indian Near Me - Bath, BAS

My account of this Indian restaurant would be at odds with my partner's, who accompanied me, if he wrote one. He loved it, I was.. less impressed. It's not that it was awful or anything, the food was okay. But just okay, not great, memorable or even quite attaining the standard of 'good'. (Actually I would class my starter as pretty poor - a dish of cold chickpeas in what seemed to be tomato puree, accompanied with some limp iceberg lettuce. I know chick peas in sauces can be terrific - but these weren't). The decor was pretty good, I will concede - elaborate, ornate, impressive. I'm told it's Georgian, and knowing nothing of history or architecture I am no wiser, but it's certainly a feast for the eye. Which is a good thing, as there wasn't a whole lot of feasting going on otherwise. read more

A right little hidden gem. We were strolling the street looking for some food after the fireworks. We didn't intend to be as hungry as we were so hadn't booked ahead. As you can imagine all the restaurants were pretty full, my bad. We spotted the doorway to Eastern Eye and got ourselves straight in there. The entrance is at street level but you'll be greeted by some stairs to work up an appetite on. I always find it a little bit disconcerting when I can't see what the actual restaurant is like before I'm in but I had no need to worry. Once upstairs we could see the restaurant was very popular and the room itself is quite grand with high ceilings etc. Staff were super friendly, they managed to squeeze us in despite our lack of booking and were very quick with the drinks. Sometimes service can be slow when places are busy but not these guys, they've got it absolutely nailed. The food was genuinely cooked to perfection, so nice, couldn't fault it at all. Curry, rice, bread and sides all spot on. We stayed for an extra drink as we were suffering from the madras a little bit, but when we did get the bill that was the icing on the cake. Bargain. Our average lunch during the day had cost more. Would definitely return if I was in Bath again. read more

A real hidden gem, the restaurant is a Georgian first-floor ballroom you find through a dingy door on the street. Beautifully decorated to accentuate the glamorous ceiling and other architectural features, the food is wonderful, fast service, great for small or large groups. Indian lagers on tap, so not sure about anything else to drink. I've eaten here lots of times, and recommended it to others, never been disappointed. read more

This was a great dining experience . The tiki masala and prawns biriani were just right. The domed room is great. It is not in the tourist guide, but was the best Indian I had in Bath read more

Having eaten at many Indian restaurants around the world and after reading reviews I had a high expectation of a good meal. We were very disappointed. Firstly the Naan was just a heavy dough like it had just come out of a supermarket packet. Not light and flakey. The main was just a main. As for the papadum you have to pay extra for the condiments which is new to me. Usually they come with them. Overall I was very disappointed and certainly would not return there. read more

The tikka takka tak with lamb exceeded my expectations. Along with the decor this place is a unique place to grab dinner with a group

this place is supposedly one of Bath's best curry houses, and by all standards it dose do a good curry, weather its the best tho is debatable. the menu is really fairly standard for a curry house and tailored to a European palette. inside once you go upstairs the restaurant is pretty massive, set out almost in a canteen style feel with as many tables as they could fit in. which leads to the atmosphere being quite noisy and bustling, great for big groups ect if probably recommend somewhere els if your looking for a more intimate restaurant. read more

Lovely looking venue. Very nice menu with lots of vegetarian options. I loved the plate warmer on the table. Around £8 a curry which is ok. Indian beer on tap was nice as well. We got here at 6pm and it was empty but started filling up quickly. Would come back! read more

Great Indian food freshly prepared and tailored to your level of spiciness. We had a great meal here with friends.

Tucked away up a flight of stairs is a large Indian restaurant. We wouldn't have tried it if it weren't for the reviews, since it wasn't obviously a restaurant from the outside. The service was slow and we only saw our waiter once when he took our meal. Large groups came and were seen to first, even though we had arrived earlier. The food was OK. Small portions of rice, you have to order it separately, but nice portions of curry. The garlic naan only tasted faintly of garlic and was very dry. I wouldn't recommend the place, but it wasn't bad, either. read more

I had a meal here for my 40th with about 30 friends and had an amazing time. Great food, great ambience and great service. They even gave me an Asian cook book as a birthday gift. Totally unexpected but massively appreciatted. read more

Very disappointed from this Indian restaurant. In a beautiful setting, with a great central Bath location, this restaurant is a big disappointment. Non professional staff, rude and not attentive, ignore diners. No kids menu. The chicken korma was offered as suitable for kids - but a burned- non cooked meat (was it a chicken???) was unedible. All dishes were very spicy - not complying with the menu at all. The Aubergine starter wan half cooked. The (white!) pilau rice was exactly the same as the basmati rice - with some tires peas added to it. The tip left of the table was hysterically grabbed by one of the waiters, seconds after we opened our wallet. Climbing approx. 20 stairs up to reach this disappointing food establishment was a completely unnecessary experience. read more

I love dining here a wonderful big room with lots of decor you can smell the spices from down the street that draws you in , I've been eating here for years and never had a complaint wonderful food and the chilli garlic nan bread to die for! read more

Very nice curry and a good deal for the lunch special. Onion bahji was a nice starter, and the Lamb Mon Pasanda was really really nice, hadn't had it before but well worth it. Staff were friendly and the surroundings look really beautiful. Very recommended read more

Worst service. Waited so long for our food. Had trouble accommodating a party of 12. High chair was disgusting. Had to ask for drinks to be refilled. Never come here again! read more

Really nice and I have some fond memories here. The atmosphere when the restaurant is busy feels nice and the lighting is just right. The food is pricey but is in central Bath and it is certainly not the most expensive Indian. They have a great menu and even do special set courses if preferred. Would recommend. read more

In terms of Indian food, the food here was barely average. The dishes served here are not anything special, just your run-of-the-mill anglicized Indian menu with nothing distinct or done particularly well. Very oily, and the ingredients are not very fresh. The price is on the higher end of the scale but the food is really worth what they are charging. read more

This place was a big surprise to me. When you go through the front door and up into the restaurant you don't expect such a grand looking place at all. The domed ceilings look incredible and really add to the indian feel. The curry didn't disappoint either and we definitely ate more than we needed to because it tasted so good! It's not cheap but definitely worth it. read more

Great Indian food!! Myself, wife and two daughters were visiting from the US on July 19th and after a long day of sightseeing we were recommended by a pub bouncer up the street to go here for good Indian food. We were a little skeptical at first especially the small front entrance on the first floor, which did not reflect the grandeur of the dinning room on the second floor. The waiter was awesome and he had the owner come over and they ordered our food for us since we told them we wanted to eat dishes that were not the typical ones every Indian restaurant has. They did and excellent job , the price was very reasonable. The owner and waiter talked with us after our meal and gave us a couple of tea cups to take back home. If you like Indian food and are in Bath this is great place. read more