Booked a table for 2 on a Saturday night, when we arrived the place was absolutely packed with 4 other couples waiting by the door...thankfully we booked ahead we were seated within 5minutes of arriving. I loved their photo wall by the entry, so cute! Also the decor all together was colorful and cute! We ordered 2 curries and a tandoori sampler, the food was really good. The tandoori sampler was okay, nothing special I wouldn't order again, but the curries were delicious! The lamb dhansak was the best I've tried in Bristol and the chicken tika marsala was also really tasty, will definitely be back here again for the curries! read more

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Well worth its reputation. The staff are friendly and helpful. And the food is excellent. What more do you ask for?

You're here for the headline, so here it is; Decent, but also Deeply Odd. Yes, you *will* have a fine meal here. But, having been teased online with bold menu ingredients like Lamb shank and Guinea fowl, and excited by the subversive-sounding restaurant name, you may discover, as I did, that your edgelord trip-hop university town Indian culinary find, while solidly good, is neither exceptional nor especially urban. You will be offered a lovely IPA on draft; the red wine (merlot) will be adequate. The sauce will be tasty, but you will know with the force of prophecy that you will not think of it again after tonight. The service will be quite good; the waiters friendly and relaxed and quick with a joke. What you *will* perhaps remember is the jarring, ambulance-loud celebration track played for guest special occasions (I heard two of these). You may be struck by the strangely haunting music generally. Ok, let's not mince words; it's Muzak. I heard piano versions of Bohemian Rhapsody and I Will Always Love You, sans vocals of course. Even more eerie was the chemically castrated Andean flute rendition of Unchained Melody, one of the most passionate songs ever sung (when intact). Urban Tandoor, while serving fine food, is about as Urban as Urbana, Ohio, and if you listen too long to a passionless harmonica treatment of 'Reunited' here while watching the goldfish drift in their tank, you may have a brief out-of-body experience floating over actually-urban Bristol in the nineties, desperately trying to hear Tricky or Portishead. 3.5 stars, rounded up because the waiter really was fun, and good at his job. read more

The best Indian food I've had in my life. Service was impeccable very friendly, professional and welcoming. The setting is spot on too. Thank you! read more

Best curry and service ever! Check their instagram, the staff are hilarious. Looking very forward to visiting the restaurant again. I give it 10 stars out of 5. read more

This is a must-visit Indian curry spot while in Bristol. Outstanding multi-dimensional flavors that rival many of the top spots that I'm used to in New York City. It's a great festive atmosphere and cozy feeling. I went here on a business dinner and I am glad that we got to go again later during the week. read more

Best Indian I've ever had. So flavorful. Great vibe and accommodating staff. I had a beer it was great.

Fantastic !!!! An Indian restro with food cooked by Indian people. I was basically sick and tired of the so called 'Indian Restaurants' where the chef will essentially be from Pakistan or Bangladesh and being an Indian myself, it wasn't a Da Vinci Code to realise it! The chef here is from Chennai, and the chutneys bear the signature of South India, prominently. The interiors are very cozy with slow beat instrumentals playing, providing the ideal back drop to excite your taste buds. What's the catch is, the price. Being a Eatery in the centre the price is extremely economical. The starters were perfect. So were the nun breads. The lamb Biriyani reminded me of traditional Mughlai Biriyani. This was a bit mild but the taste was superb. The methi chicken was stupendous and is supposed to be a must have whenever you are here! Drinks are at pub price. The staff is always smiling and ready to help you out with choosing the dishes. The serving time is also clock driven. By the time your starters are finished, the mains are piping hot in the hands of the waiter, just beside your table to please thy taste buds. We had 1 starter, a lamb Biriyani, a methi chicken and 2 nun breads and when the bill came, I was astonished!!!! It was just below £25!!!! A must visit if you are in search of true Indian dishes!!! read more

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Best Indian restaurant you will find in Bristol!!! The food is amazing, staff extremely friendly, and the price is cheap. Tucked away in Small Street it seems to be packed every time I go so plan ahead and call to book in advance. The food is freshly made and even though the portions are quite generous, you don't feel as if your stomach is about to burst as they use less oil than in other places, which also means that the flavours come from the authentic recipe and ingredients. Cannot fault it in any way so has to be full scores! Well done and hope they keep up the excellent food and service. read more

Urban Tandoor - Dessert to perfection - Indian Near Me - Bristol, BST

A very good indian restaurant ! Strategically close to the centre, this restaurant is a must if you are into indian cuisine. The atmosphere inside is quite inspiring, with very soft lights and indian music. The place is not very spacious so you should reserve a table in advance if you are going on a busy evening. The prices are slightly above Bristol average but the service is good and the food is very tasteful. I had the "Special" roasted lamb chops and wasn't disappointed! Portions are not huge but this is not necessarily a minus. Do not expect any "hot towel" at the end of your meal (sigh...) But the staff is wearing lovely aprons with "Keep calm and CURRY on" on them which is wonderful. :D I will definitely come back soon! read more

Considering my wife and I don't actually like Indian restaurants generally, you know this has got to be a pretty cool place to get FIVE STARS. First impressions: It's tucked away down Small Street and yet was fully booked a week in advance. That alone says there must be good word of mouth. There is a fast moving, friendly chatty vibe as we walk in. The decor is modern but unselfconsciously so; just normal, not achingly cool or anything. But the food really impressed us. I ordered the lamb shank (can't remember precise name of dish) and I highly recommend it - richly spiced, tenderly cooked, served with two slightly coconutty mini naans. And tarka dal: nutty, smoky, smooth but substantial. Gorgeous. The service was also comfortably better than any other Indian restaurant I've been to. Recommended for casual dinners and special occasions alike. Especially for those who think they don't like Indian restaurants :). Will definitely return. read more

I found myself in Urban Tandoor in a bit of a different situation. This was the venue for a wedding reception meal so was not quite the usual. The staff dealt very well with what was a full restaurant all arriving at once and service was prompt and pretty much spot on. They serve Kingfisher on tap which was a nice pint and went well with the curries and the food was really good. The chicken tikka was still very tender and the Goan fish curry was one of the best I've ever tried. The only downsides for me were the medium chicken jalfrezi that came to the table was definitely veering more to the hot side so was a bit much for some people and the mango dessert wasn't great although I'm not sure if this is normally on the menu. Either way Urban Tandoor is definitely somewhere I'd visit again if I found myself in Bristol read more

Had the king prawn moilee and the lamb appetizer. The flavors on both were wonderful The service was outstanding. You couldn't ask for more from these guys. Hope you give them a chance. read more

Excellent staff, who really care about the quality of their food. Delicious lamb curry from southern India was spicy, but not overbearing. I savored every bite! I wish we had a place like this closer to home. Either go at 5 or 5:30 when they open, or make a reservation, especially on a weekend night. read more

Easily the best Indian food I've had in my life. I came from the states looking for amazing Indian food and have been consistently disappointed. Not that it's bad just no better than I can easily find at home. Had the authentic masala curry and the flavor was amazing. Each spice identifiable yet melding together. Amazing. Exactly what I was looking for. They're extremely busy and for good reason. Service was great with a solid and comfortable atmosphere. One tip for Americans, I've found the spice meter at most restaurants here to be off by one "star". If it says "extra spicy" in the US I would call it just spicy. If it has 4 stars of spice it's a 3star back home. Just a tip. read more

The service was quick and the food was fantastic. I'm on my honeymoon from Hawaii and I was craving Indian cuisine. This was exactly what I wanted! I would recommend this restaurant to my Bristol colleagues and anyone else that is looking for a great Indian meal. read more

Excellent food and service. Very attentive staff, perfectly proportioned servings. Can't say a bad word about this place.

Dinner for 3 with Spicy lamb jalfrezi, chicken biryani, aloo pindi channa, samosas, papadom. Food was very nice, servings were generous (we had to take home), attentive staff and nice setting in downtown bristol. Will be revisiting read more

Beautiful atmosphere, strong use if ambient lighting and music worked to enhance the cultural experience...service was great and food was very good. I heard it was expanding, because it was always full ....winning recipe. read more

Currently the best luxury Indian Restaurant in the centre of Bristol. As such it is particularly good for special occasions or if your fancy a real posh Indian meal. Last dined there wish fourteen others and all came away with nothing but praise for staff presentation and over all delivery. Clearly more expensive than your high street take away / restaurant but worth it, all the dishes were superb. read more

Lovely meal! Live in the USA so rarely get a decent Indian! Great service! A little dark lighting-wise and music a little loud at first but as restaurant filled it blended nicely and created a good ambience! We ordered chicken jalfrezi and buttered chicken masala! We loved both but the later was definitely my fav!! We just had poppadoms, one portion of rice and a plain nan and it was plenty! Staff all very helpful and friendly! Definitely going back! read more

Went to this restautrant thru yelp reviews. It was good not disappointed. Good food n good service. Will visit again.