Bombay Brasserie in Belfast

Delicious food. Quiet and unassuming from the outside but the food was amazing. Early bird menu super reasonable and of course, the food was great. Highly recommend for a quiet evening meal.

Delicious experience! Everything was perfectly spiced, tasty, plentiful, and so good. Mango lassi, two kinds of naan, the chicken tikka masala, aloo gobi, saag paneer… ermagherd, we ate everything. Lots of contented moaning. The service was super, the music was great, too. SO glad we came to dine here! Highly recommended.

Quiet when I visited but food didn't disappoint.

The place was in walking distance of our B&B and we were craving Indian food... we were the only ones dining in but there was a brisk takeout business happening the entire time. The food was outstanding and the service attentive.

I've been here many times Always Great 😃

My boyfriend and I went last night and it was amazing. We’d been there once before to sit in and I have also ordered takeaway. The chicken tikka masala is the best in Belfast! The service was also great, lovely atmosphere to the place.

Excellent meal - highly recommended. Small cosy restaurant and good menu. Reasonably priced beer and wine selection. One of the best Dhansak that I have eaten and I’ve had several over the years. The restaurant was quiet - could have been the atrocious weather , but I expect that there is more focus on the takeaway business. That said i would recommend a visit to this Indian restaurant if you are looking for good food and service

Very nice chicken pakora freshly made love the aloo gobi the staff very friendly

My partner & I came here as we got a good deal through Groupon. The food was gorgeous & the staff were very friendly. We weren’t rushed when finishing our meals & just kept checking if everything was ok. Will definitely be back as this place is a proper Indian cuisine.

Would return again as our meal was lovely and nice staff member on hand to help whenever we needed something

Booked a table via the website for Saturday 11 January 2020 at 7.30. Got an email confirmation. Turned up and the place was closed with no sign of life! I had tried to book by phone earlier the same day but no response. Is it...

Waited 40 minutes for our meal..have been here a few times but tonight food was slightly burnt. I think they forgot about us then when I complained it was rushed out. Tandoori mixed grill looked impressive but just a shame it was burnt below. We...

Called for a pre diner meal. We arrived and ordered 2 course meals. The staff were helpful and professional. The starters arrived and were well cooked and spiced. They were excellent. We finished these and the main courses and sides arrived. Again they were 1st...

Babu was cooking last night, as usual we were not disappointed. This is the Sonali at its best! Starters - Mixed starter and Chicken Tikka ...the plates were cleared Mains - Chicken Dopiza (the best ever!) with pilau rice and plain nan bread & Dahl...

This was always my favourite Indian restaurant. However on 2 previous occasions my friends had had bad experiences and we decided to give it a break. Last might we returned and I am so glad we did. The food was back to its usual standard....delicious....

Went over to Sonali after purchasing a " groupon " voucher with my daughter. Warm welcome and shown to our seats poppadoms and dips , meal each with sides and a naan bread all for £20 . Great value and the food was ok ,...

Beautiful food. Lovely ambience. Friendly staff. We will definitely come back again. Only downside was tgat we couldn't finish it as it was so filling.

My wife really liked the King Prawn Jaflon, I had a lamb dish (mild, possibly the Lamb Achari) recommended by waitress - very good. Good sized portions. Peshwari naan particularly nice.

I had visited this restaurant before when it was called The Arcana or something close to that , it was poor back then but thinking it was under new management with a new name myself and my husband went along last week as our daughter...

Went tonight for the first indian meal..well what can i say..first cant wait to go back from staff to starters and main really nice

Have been here few times. This time with work lovely restaurant. Byo. Corkage fee or u can order from their bar. I had chicken jalfrezzi, which was beautiful. Chicken was tender and perfect spices. Pompodoms and chutney to start. Medium price but high standard. Waitress...

The Groupon deal sounded great, yet you had to pay extra for a mixed grill. The lady serving us was lovely, but the food tasted microwaved. They catered for us and our little boy and were really friendly, but we were a little disapointed after...

Booked a table in Bombay Brasserie (also seems to be known as Sonali) for evening dinner on Saturday 4th August 2018. I contacted the restaurant in advance to find out which dishes, if any, might be vegan and received a quick response from the Chef...

Looking for Indian food at Belfast, This is among of one option of, taste of spices and special curry and all stuff give you satisfactory experience.

Came upon this gem by accident. Tried to go for afternoon tea elsewhere, we were 10 minutes too late. Terrible customer service. Won't name the place. In the end so glad because we ate here instead. Food was fantastic, staff very friendly and accommodating. Will...

We got a voucher for here and it also came recommended as catering for gluten free. Service abd food were both fab and we will definitely go again

Waitress very helpful and friendly food was not overly spicy the downside when I went to visit the toilet I had to walk straight out I'll leave that to the imagination needless to say we would Not return

Visited for the first time tonight using a Groupon deal. Ordered a chicken balti was one of the best currys ive had for a long time. Couldn't fault it. Staff were also lovely and very helpful. Will defo be back

Went to bombay brasserie tonight for the 1st time and it definitely wont by my last. Staff were so lovely & helpful & the dinner was absolutely delicious. Really would recommend this place to anyone

Visited with the family, staff couldn't be more helpful nor friendly. Food superb and mountains of it. To suit all palates. And to cap it all BYOD! Go - you will not be disappointed.

As expected, was very nice. Tikka Masala and Rezzala both very good. Was pretty quiet but Sunday night when it had been snowing doesn't help that.

Upon arrival I noticed the electric blow fire and thought that’s not a good first impression but il give it ago,the waitress was a lovely girl,very attentive,the menu was dirty and sticky which wasn’t ideal either but but sure I was in and seated so...

Excellent food from great menu full of very reasonably priced options. Beautifully prepared and served - amazing flavours. Staff friendly and helpful and advise on choices. Always great special deals with little restrictions. Can BYOB too if you wish. Lovely authentic atmosphere.

Have been in twice in the last week. The food is really good, the service is good. Moderately priced. The place itself perhaps needs a little modernisation or a lick of paint, but I wouldn't let that put you off.

Visitamos el restaurante en Hallowe'en este año- no era nuestra primera visita.

Are twice here in one week, couldn’t resist going back....and will do many times in future. The food is lovely but what makes this restaurant stand out is the incredible service. Such kindness shown to our children, and to ourselves. We are so looking forward...

Decided to try something different as and as there was previous good reviews regarding the Bombay Brasserie we booked in for an evening meal. Must say we were not disappointed , with quite a good selection on the menu and very friendly and helpful staff...

Very good experience, we were advised to book and glad we did as restaurant got busy which is understandable due to excellent food and service, we were made to feel very welcome, our meal run on with many drinks after and nothing was a problem....

Great food and excellent service as always. recommend the mixed starter to share, very tasty. Food served quickly and hot.

We have dinned here many times, I think it is one of the best Indian restaurants in Belfast. The service is great and food which is delicious, always comes piping hot to ones table.

dont eat many spicy foods but really enjoyed the food at bombay basseriestaff lovely,decor really nice.will be back

I've eaten at many Indian restaurants in NYC, etc. and the food here was a good as anywhere. Don't miss it if you enjoy Indian food.

Just visited on Wednesday evening after purchasing a groupon offer. Having eaten here last year and finding it delicious I was really looking forward to this meal. However this time service was very slow while the restaurant was empty at dinner time so this should have been a warning for me. I ordered chicken korma which was watery almost like lentil soup. When I tasted it it was like last night's leftovers reheated and watered down. The chicken was also from the previous day as it was tough and hard to cut when I finally did cut into it it appeared to be off while looking brown and grainy inside. So disgusting I didn't even bother complaining. Wish I had have taken photos but I was so disgusted at the time I just wanted to get out of there. Stay away and visit elsewhere as this is a disgusting representation of Indian food in Belfast. Don't be tempted by the constant groupon offers that explains everything. What a horrible and yuck experience.

A little romantic snug! A quaint quiet restaurant! The staff were gentle, humble and attentive. The food was delicious and the dips "to die" for as they were so good!!! We will return.

Love this place! The food is delicious and it has a nice relaxed atmosphere with lovely staff. Best Indian restaurant on Lisburn road.

I can't recommend the Bombay brasserie enough the portions are generous and the flavours of the food is excellent. The service is also great the staff are friendly and attentive. I would recommend trying the chicken Nagasori, I eat Indian food regularly and like hot curries but this one unlike some very hot curries isn't too hot and is very flavoursome.

From the moment we walked in our experience was enjoyable. We were greeted by a very pleasant gentleman who showed us to our seats. It wasn't overly crowded so the waiter was very attentive. At no point did we feel rushed to start the next course even though we had finished the previous one. The food was excellent and very well priced. I can't fault this place and will definitely be making a return visit.

We eat here quite often (2 couples). The food is very good, staff & service also very good. We always are offered free poppadum's , & get a complimentary liqueur at the meals end. Prices are reasonable, great food (if we cant finish we are given a doggie bag). I would recommend it highly.

enjoyed another lovely night out with friends in Bombay brasserie terrific well informed waitress and the night just got better We were there with friends and we all ordered a variety of meals and sides and everything was really well presented and delicious and we certainly will be back The restaurant was a little quieter than previously when we dined but weather was probably a factor this time

Another top class meal at bombay brasserie. Always good. Can't recommend enough. Good service good food plus byob.

After a great first dining experience, I came back to this restaurant with family. Every one was Pleased with their food. Portions are huge and service is excellent. I will continue to visit this restaurant frequently. Great Place! Thoroughly recommend!

I arrived at this restaurant on Saturday night at 8pm. place was very busy.. good sign, we were seated at a table near the window by a very welcoming waitress. service was excellent and food tasted amazing. one of the best in BelfastMenu is reasonably pricedthis was my first time dining at this restaurant and I was overall very pleased and will be coming back next week!!!!!

Me and my family enjoyed dining at this restaurant very much, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. staff are very helpful and attentive. I will definitely be back very soon.

Ordered a delivery nearly 2 hours ago. Have been in contact by phone three times. Delivery has still not arrived. Disgraceful service given I am only 12 minutes drive away!!!

Fantastic service and beautiful food..altogether an authentic Indian cuisine experience ..I will definitely be back here and highly recommend this lovely restaurant.

The food is delicious and so tasty, been here a few times but this time i had my 2 sons and they loved it, we had 4 different dishes and each one was amazing, best indian restaurant on the Lisburn Road. The chicken and lamb were so well cooked they melted in your mouth My son had the mixed grill and the mixture of meat was delicious.Also the staff are so helpful and friendly and provide full ingredients for all dishes to help with choices. Worth a visit and we will definitely return

Went here with group on voucher. Booking for 6pm but arrived early at 520. Door was locked then person drove up abt 530 and got out of car (dirty socks sitting on dash at windscreen) and opened door. Explained we were there early. On entering place looked grubby. Carpets very dirty. When we sat at our seAt I looked around and saw rice and food on floor at table beside us. Obviously we were first in restaurant so hadn't been cleaned properly from previous service. General cleanliness not good and out me off eating. Waiter was ok although bit if nightmare when he tried scan my voucher. Uncomfortable wait. Food was average and will not return.

We had a 'deal' for this restaurant on Belfast's trendy Lisburn Road. We had popadoms with very good dips. Next was a main course. The helpings are generous, we both had chicken dishes which were delicious and came served with pilau rice. The Peshwari nanny bread was especially good! The restaurant is just a little 'tired'.

We eat Indian food regularly at many different restaurants. We booked a table for two with a Groupon deal on Friday night. Popadoms to start, with 4 tasty dips. Picked a lamb and chicken dish with Pilau rice, not from the popular dishes and it really was excellent. Lamb was tender and the chicken was not over-cooked in the clay over - meat very plentiful as were the rice portions. Plain Naan bread was good too with Indian beers of course. Very full after the meal and the dishes were as good as we have had anywhere and it certainly wasn't expensive. For good value, quality Indian food I couldn't fault the Bombay Brasserie. Service was first class too and the waiter even suggested starters may be a bit much! There's some honesty for you :-)

We had a lovely meal,there was a great selection of dishes to chose from. The staff were very helpful.I would definetly go back

We were here on a groupon voucher. We just had the main course. We got popadums and dips when we arrived and they were lovely. The main course we ordered was 21 and 22 on the menu. 22 was delicious and spicy. 21 was a bit bland. They were both chicken dishes. We also had nann bread which was lovely. The menu has got great variety to suit all tastes. The service was excellent. Will definitely go back. Very relaxed and nice music in the background.

We had a lovely meal after a great day at the Belfast Mele. It was so nice to relax and sit in a comfortable quiet environment. The food was very good and the staff were friendly helpful and efficient. We had good food reasonably priced and will definetly be back. Would recommend.

We visited here with a Groupon voucher for Poppadoms, dips, 2 Mains, two Pilau Rice and a plain Nan. We had four different dips, all of which were delicious. My Hot Chicken Jalfrezi was very flavoursome and very spicy with plenty of green peppers. My husband enjoyed his Chicken Patia and the Nan very fresh and light. The service was pleasant and efficient and we would definitely visit again.

Love this place, we visit Belfast every 4/6 weeks and this is always first choice for dining! Ive never had a bad indian meal anywhere in Belfast to be honest, but Bombay Brasserie is EXCEPTIONAL! Lovely staff (Babu and his staff are fantastic) we will be back again soon.

This was one of the best Indian meals I have ever had. Subtle flavours, beautifully cooked and just as described on the menu. We visited with friends and everyone felt the same about the meal. Staff were excellent. Highly recommended.

Had another great meal in Babu's Sonali Bombay Brasserie. Food was delicious, we went for the early bird menu, two courses at £12.95. Portions were generous and the BYO wine is a winner. Great service, authentic Indian atmosphere with music and warm, soft furnishings and lighting. We'll return

We had a brilliant meal last night The food was excellentService very goodWine excellent pricesWould highly recommend

Loooooove this restaurant n take away very tastie food n good prices defo the best in belfast vindaloo is quite good

wow! I was amazed at how great this restaurant was. they have a wide range of dishes throughout the menu. food was delicious and one of the best indians in Belfast. service was great. our server was very polite and helpful as she was able to recommend a dish that would suit my friend who had never eaten indian before. I was very pleased over all with this restaurant and would advise everyone to give it a go.

Excellent indian! Another one of Belfast's super indians. Food was brilliant and service was swift. Staff were ok, could be a bit better but didnt not take away from amazing restaurant!

Have no idea why this Indian is so far down on trip advisor as I find it very good. I have been to better but for the price it is excellent value for money and the service is very good. My partner and I have been a few times with the group on voucher and they make a huge effort to explain all that is available and are quick and efficient with your order... My partner always get tikka masala and loves it here but I try to get something different and last time it was prawn patia and it was gorgeous!! Always large helpings and full flavour.. Definitely recommended.

We booked for 8pm and had to wait until 8.40pm until we got seated. Reason being a group walked off the street and the restaurant took them even though we booked. They told us they didn't want to turn them away. The same happened to another group when we were there and they had to wait longer to get seated too! There was only room for 3 people to sit and wait so the fourth stood for 40 minutes. We also had a baby with us and were asked to leave the baby in its pram in the hallway and we could check on it!!!! Who would do that? The baby was 3 months old! So unprofessional. The baby's nappy needed changed and we asked the man where can we change it as there wasn't any facilities. He told us to close the bathroom door and change her on top of a fridge/freezer. We gave in our Groupon voucher when the bill came and were over changed for the remaining balance. We had a really bad first impression and it didn't improve throughout. The food was ok, we could have got a takeaway from our local Indian and sat at home and eat it at the time we were meant to. We will never be back and wouldn't advise anyone else. My partner and i bought this as a present for our friends birthday. Big disappointment, we all felt very let down at the service.

Delicious food for a reasonable price - we always get take away but the staff seem friendly enough if you're spending money. You get a good sized portion for your money and the food is fresh and clean on the palate! Definitely a favourite

We ordered a takeaway from the bombay brasserie and we were pleasantly surprised! It doesnt look much from the outside but inside it is a lovely little restaurant. The food was great and very fresh, it somehow felt healthier than your average takeaway as it was of amazing quality! We also recieved a free bottle of juice as we spent over £25 which I thought was a nice touch! I would very much like to visit the restaurant again for a sit down meal.

The decor could be better, however the food makes up for it, proper Indian food, very well priced and great service, the owner seems to be on the floor the majority of the time which shows. Have been here several times and will return.

After driving past this place for what seems like the millionth time we finally decided to have dinner here on Saturday evening. We did have a groupon voucher for two mains, two sides and poppadoms to share, so we were unsure about how good the meal and serive would be. However, this restaurant was a great find. It is very small and cosy inside but rather than being cramped it creates a great atmosphere which you don't tend to feel in the larger Indian restaurants around Belfast. The décor inside is quite modern with not a large amount of tables. We ate here at 5.45pm and by 6.15pm the restaurant was almost full. It is worth noting that you should definitely book a table here especially on weekends also that you can bring your own alcohol into the restaurant to have with your meal. Looking at the menu most main dishes were around £12.95. Well priced considering the size of each dish. Staff aren't pushy up sellers which was a plus. The food itself was delicious and probably the best Indian food I have tasted in Belfast which was a delight! Not a good idea to visit if you are on a diet as you will leave with buttons almost popping lol but it is worth it. Overall I highly recommend this place but I do agree with other reviewers about the service. Although the staff are attentive it is worth noting that it takes more than five minutes to read a menu and make your choice. They need to be a little bit more friendly as they come across as uninterested and brisk at times. However the restaurant is definitely worth checking out. Best in Belfast!

We hadnt booked,large party welcomed quite late into a busy Saturday night service.Food and wine range excellent as we had a veggie and a plain eater with us...something for everyone.

Went here tonight with my girlfriend hoping for a nice authentic indian. The night started off ok but after I enquired about our meals after we had waited 30 mins it arrived with a thump on the table and a miserable face by the waitress. We didnt get an apology, didnt get asked how our food was and didnt even get a goodbye on the way out. Certainly wont be back and would advise people to stay clear.

Good food and service was quite good. Easy parking at night time. Kitchen is open later than most restaurants. Usual Indian menu. Korma and mixed starter were both good.

Purchased a Living social deal for the restaurant having never been and wanted to try something new. The voucher was £15 for two mains, two rice sides, two poppadoms and chutneys - great value!Booking the table was easy & staff were very friendly over the phone, even when I had to ring and change the table for a later time on the day. When we arrived it was quiet & the lovely waitress offered us a window seat which was really nice. We showed our voucher and the waitress explained what the voucher covered & any dishes which would be extra. We ordered the white house wine Isla Negra which was lovely & great value. I ordered the sweet chilli duck with the mushroom pilau rice however they were out of the duck. The waitress was very apologetic about it and offered the chicken instead in the same style which I got instead. It was also an additional 75p on top of the cost of the voucher for the mushroom rice but the waitress made sure that was okay with me when we ordered. My friend ordered the garlic chicken and a nan bread (which was about £2 on top of the cost of the voucher too) After ordering our poppadoms arrived promptly with 4 different chutneys. When we had finished our plates were cleared and our mains came out almost immediately - very fast service. Both meals were gorgeous - just the right amount of rice & the mains were a good portion too - plenty of meat and so full of flavour! Will definitely be back as the service & food were outstanding. Some advice might be to upgrade the food menus - they don't advertise or sell the food as well as it actually is! Interior design is welcoming and the restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere.

more time on my hands has allowed me to make more frequent trips to my favourite Indian restaurant Babu and his staff are always very welcoming and hospitable The food never disappoints. A superb extensive menu at the right price adds to its appeal. I've recommended the Sonali Bombay brasserie to a few close friends now and they have all become regular customers. I will be back very soon.

My family and I have been going to this excellent restaurant since it amalgamated with the Sonali. The front of house staff Farouk and the boss Babu always make you most welcome. They will advise on dishes that will suit. The food is always superb. I have always enjoyed "Indian" food and have eaten in many restaurants in the UK. This ranks with the best!

Very nice foodGreat atmosphereVery cleanExcellent, friendly serviceWould definitely go again And would recommend to my friends

Seen this place advertised on Groupon so thought me and the woman would try it out, amazing feed and great service. Would definitely go back another time.

Called in to Bombay Brasserie with my wife after to days shopping. Hadn't been before and it was early (5-6pm) so we were fairly open minded about what we'd get. As it turned out it was a great choice and we had a delicious meal (not just hot). We were the first of the evening customers a and everything was freshly made and full of flavour. The service was also exceptional, although given we were the only people in we had their full attention :)Was very reasonably priced also.Would definitely recommend and will return when we're up in Belfast again.

Fab food served in a friendly atmosphere at reasonable prices. Highly recommended (especially the Balti!).

My go-to Indian restaurant. I have been 20+ times and order for delivery frequently too. Can't beat it! Great service too.

I love this restaurant, have been here on many of occasions with family and friends. THe atmosphere in the restaurant feels like a home away from home, the food is amazing full of exotic flavours and most importantly the vindaloo is hot the way it should be. My Fiance is a picky eater and loved the chicken korma which is a surprise as he always complains about something when we are out but had not a bad word to say about the restaurant or the food which is amazing in my opinion. Highly recommend this restaurant as it is fantastic food at a resonable price.

Have been to this Bombay Brasserie on a number of occasions and it has never failed to disappoint. It is a hidden gem, not a lot of people know about it. A warm welcome awaits with attentive service and great value meals. The food is excellent and the Punjabi masala is a treat. Well worth a visit.

Can't beleive what I have read on this site - I am just back from a meal in this place and it ranks as not only the worst Indian meal I have ever had , quite possibly the worst meal full stop ! I had veg pakora to start - fine - pretty hard to muck that up - but the main......................chicken bhoona - salty tasteless watery sauce with tough chicken pieces - stodgy rice and a nan bread that was like eating newspaper - I am not that hard to please but I ate about 2-3 mouthfuls and asked for the bill within 5-10 mins of them putting the food down ........no one asked if it was okay , which I found strange as most of it was going back. So not sure what people over here expect when it comes to curry but it falls way short of what I am used to so I certainly won't be rushing back.

Back to one of my old haunts on an all too rare trip to Belfast. Called in to see if anything had changed. Food was great atmosphere was nice and overall it was as good as ever. A rare treat but hopefully not as long between this and my next visit.

Been here a few times. Quite a small restaurant. Quality of food and service always great. Prices reasonable and decor and atmosphere are grand. Parking is always achieved close by on the street. Would recommend.

What a great place to eat. Tried this place out on a livingsocial voucher and have to say I was really impressed. I fancied something hot but tasty and Babu recommended that I try the house special "Nagashori Lamb". What a dish and what a recommendation. You wont be disappointed if you try this! We had at least four drinks and a starter each and our bill over the voucher amount was still less than £30. Great Value for money and a cheap night out! Very impressed, will be coming back with our kids next time!

We went for a relations birthday! Went for Tikka Malsala and my sister Korma...good portions, great service and very tasty food - would definitely go back!

Took me a while to make it back to this hidden gem and it's still as good as I remembered it.The food was delicious and the staff were attentive without being over bearing.They even remembered my name!Starter and main course were superb and the portions left me aptly satisfied.I won't be staying away for long.

I found myself back on an old stomping ground after trying out some new places. I was glad that I found a restaurant busy even by normal standards. The phone was busy and people arrived periodically. The signs were good. The food didn't disappoint. The service was excellent and not over bearing. Portions were more than ample and the bill was pleasantly acceptable. I'm glad now I returned to a place that was my second home. I missed it. I'll be back very soon.

This is one of my favourite restaurants. Each time I visit here the food and service is excellent. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Food is always delicious. I couldn't fault this place even if I tried. Will definitely be returning again.

Have been to Bombay Brasserie many times!!! It's now our favourite indian restaurant in Belfast. Each time we have been the staff have been welcoming and accomodating. The atmosphere is always relaxed and enjoyable and the food is consistently fresh,tasty and utterly gorgeous every time. The fact that you can BYO is also an added bonus.Would highly recommend this fabulous restaurant for meal out.

This is my first time I been to this restaurant and I have to say that food and service is great.we were warm welcomed by waitress. the staff are very helpful. I will recommend this restaurant.

I was so disappointed after reading the comments on trip advisor. I had chicken tikka masala - it was like a soup when it was served. There had been no love put into it. The rice was stuck together in chunks like it had been microwaved. My partners dish was soup like as well, he had asked for spicy which it wasn't. I would not return or recommend.