Bombay Social in Elmbridge

Really good food served by a lovely staff. Prices aren’t astronomical for the portion size.

Given a poor and cramped table while others sat empty. Lovely server, but food pretty average, salmon overcooked. And from an accounting point of view: you cannot write that a service charge is discretionary, and then charge VAT on top. So that really spoiled the final taste

Delicious modern Indian cuisine beautifully presented. A sophisticated but comfortable interior. Expensive but worth it. (Though maybe not worth paying for the poppadoms). The only criticism was that the Margarita was served in a tumbler with ice.

Food is absolutely amazing - incredible flavours! Please introduce a tasting menu so I can try more 😂 Love that you don’t need to go in to central London for this quality of food 🙌

We’ve visited Bombay Social regularly since it opened and although it felt terrific and new with a very cool vibe and a slightly different but tasty menu when first opened, we’ve notice it has become less busy and more importantly the prices have pushed upwards and upwards. The menu is quite limited and hasn’t changed or evolved……but we’re now moving back to Surbiton for our Indian dining as we’re priced out of the Bombay Social, as it’s just too much for good, not great curry.…..over £50 per head for a single course curry dinner is just too much! Big shame.

Absolutely amazing. Great food, great atmosphere, accommodating staff and manager, 5*

Excellent curry and service. Food orders came quickly, and all platters were authentic.

Was a lovely experience and good food. I just felt shattered by the end of it due to the poor acoustics in the place. It was very noisy. So after a hard week's work, I think I was too tired for it on a Friday (lol). I will go again but will try on a Saturday. They need some acoustic fixes for sure to make it more relaxing and easier to talk

Such a lovely dining experience! Food was great and the service amazing. Will definitely be back!

I’ve been going to Bombay social for the last year and a half and the food is always beautiful and it never disappoints every dish has its own flavour the lamb chops are just out of this world. I’ve been all over England and a lot of places around the world including Dubai where the food is beautiful but none of them are good as the food at Bombay social really nice vibe spotless clean and friendly staff, I couldn’t recommend this restaurant more if you haven’t been you need to go you will not be disappointed and I guarantee you will come back again first class food

Food is very average especially when you consider the cost. Even if it was half the price I would say it was just okay. Service very slow to none existent, won't be going back. This was my second visit on the choosing of friends and was the same both times, poor.

We visited Bombay Social as walk ins, on the off chance they had space. They did and it was a great atmosphere and seated quickly. We felt the waiters were rushed off their feet and therefore didn’t take our order for a while, which was fine as we weren’t in a rush. We soon realised that the head waiter was shouting at the bar staff very loudly and it felt a bit uncomfortable - went on for a while. They all looked stressed. Our table was also not set; no cutlery, no napkins, no wine glasses and my partner didn’t have a side plate. Instead of the waiters picking up on this - we had to ask for every item. We received one beer and waited a while for the other, so one of us was left behind on the drink. We got our starter of poppadoms - big portion but felt it was missing a lot of dips - it was nice tho. We also had bang bang shrimp - this was the only highlight. Unfortunately that’s where it kind of ended - the two curries we had were extremely mild, very little meat and at £22 a dish - just expected so much more. No conversation with waiters around what spice preference we liked, no recommendations of other dishes or even wine suggestions. It seemed like they just wanted to get their shift over with. The chicken masala was also cold. We ordered naan, we received 4 triangles and it just didn’t hit the spot. We spent £88 on two beers (one non alcoholic) one small starter, two curries and a naan bread - very steep for the portion size. Would have been nice to end the meal with the suggestion of dessert, hot towel to wipe our hands or a mint. Such a shame as this would have been our local, but honestly I’d rather go to an authentic Indian restaurant that offers the real deal without the fake trees and marble bar.

This was our first visit to this restaurant on Saturday 16th March 2024 after good reviews however our experience didn't stand up to this. The starter for myself was far too much it was more of a main meal. Three large shish kebab. My partner had the bang bang prawns which were in batter. Completely tasteless hence didn't eat half of them. The main meals lamb & chicken were neither very nice. There is not alot on the menu & not clear what is in them. Only two options for rice which we had neither. Service on clearing the table was slow. The atmosphere was not too bad but the loud music & darkness wasn't appropriate for a restaurant but more like a wine bar. Unfortunately today I have been unwell with a stomach upset which I can only put down to the shish kebab & chicken. We will not be recommending this restaurant & neither visiting again. This definately wasn't value for money at £107 with only two beers, two starters two main meals & two bread.

We went to the Bombay Social last Sunday for lunch on Mother's Day. The food was delicious and the service excellent. We have ordered takeaways during the last few years and they have ben consistently good. Highly recommended.

Amazing food, cocktails, and ambience!! A must visit for anyone in Surrey.

Very disappointing dinner here, we have eaten here before and previously have been impressed, however last night the food was mediocre, staff disinterested, atmosphere feeling more like a high street chain restaurant. Menu less interesting than before, very expensive for quality of restaurant that it has now become.

Visited last night before a trip to the Every Man Cinema. The food was exceptional - the butter chicken had a kick and the naan bread was clearly freshly made. The staff were lovely - Bitzu deserves a special mention! I can’t quite understand from our experience the other reviews on this site!

First time trying it with a delivery. Very impressed. It had to be excellent to merit the price point. Both dishes were top grade. Our new favourite. Highly recommended.

Authentic and delicious Indian food, our local favorite. One of the best lamb dishes local Indian restaurants offers.. Laal Maas (Rajasthani delicacy sans chilly) Note: Not many restaurants prepare lamb on the bone, very succulent but some people might find it a bit different to usual boneless diced lamb dishes offered elsewhere. Shrimps Bang Bang is another recommendation. Atmosphere and service is good even on weekdays, good vibes on weekends. Can improve on selection of drinks.

Wow I have been here before and I got up and left due to the staff being so rude but my friend really wanted two try it agin so we went in got are table Oderd are food eated it paid for it it was very expensive for what I got 20 minutes later I got the toilet rush guys this place should be shut down please do not visit this restaurant it’s two expensive and it is absolutely rotten rude staff if ure looking for a nine place two eat go two the good earth might be a big pricey but bloody hell it is clean hygienic, very nice staff so my advice to you guys just go to the good Earth and do not visit this restaurant

I moved to Surrey from London a year ago and have had some really bad experiences in the name of ‘authentic Indian food’ until yesterday when I placed a delivery order from Bombay Social. My order was based on excellent ratings with some lovely pics of the restaurant and food on Google. You have nailed it for me!! Absolutely delish food- I ordered chicken tikka masala, achari bhindi(okra), black daal, chilli garlic naan and plain naan. Even before I opened the first box, I could smell the real flavours. Each dish looked great and ultimately tasted amazing- perfect balance of flavours. Simply loved it and I would definitely be visiting the restaurant sometime soon!!

Really unbelievably loud and noisy and had to leave early because it was so unbearable. One manager said that if we disagreed, the rest of the restaurant agreed to the level of noise, in other terms “ F….. off”. Apart of being asked to come at the beginning of the week as it would be better for our age group, discrimination was actively shown to our generation. So no return is the best way to spend our money elsewhere.

Horrible food. Deliveroo - missing items; all sauce no meat; burnt bread I wouldn't let my dog eat here - whole meal in the bin

I visited this restaurant with my mum for birthday meal there was one guy called Abdul his was extremely rude and picked up the glasses from our table in a half extremely rude manner he has zero respect for customers and also towards the other staff at this restaurant witch was very pleasant and polite I hope theses guys get paid enough to put up with him because from our experience at the Bombay social he was the worst part we didn’t even wait for our main course we paid for our starters and went elsewhere

At Bombay Social, Chef Vijendra creates magic with Indian flavours .The starters and curries are a burst of deliciousness. The presentation are impressive, and the staff are friendly. We had a few starters Chilli King Prawns, Tandoori Lamb Chops, Crispy Okra fries and Dhahi Puri which were absolutely amazing. Our mains Lamb Lal Maas, Saag Paneer and Tadka Dal were divine. .A must-visit for a tasty experience crafted by Chef Vijendra.

Would give it 10 stars if I could! This place is amazing, don’t let the reviews tell you otherwise! We travel all the way from north London to eat here because it’s one of the best, I’m yet to find a place in London that do it better. Chef Ranas dishes are on another level and he really puts love into every dish. There’s so much creativity and technique of aroma in his food. Unlike dishoom/ gymkhana where there’s more spice but not a lot of difference in favour between dishes. I don’t know another Indian where you have amazing cocktails, romantic ambiance and incredible authentic yet modern dishes! Also very reasonably priced! Under £200 for 4 people with starters, mains & drinks- which is under valued if you ask me and under cuts everywhere in London where we pay around £350+ Can’t wait to go again!

This place is amazing, don’t let the reviews tell you otherwise! We travel all the way from north London to eat here because it’s one of the best, I’m yet to find a place in London that do it better. Chef Ranas dishes are on another level and he really puts love into every dish. There’s so much creativity and technique of aroma in his food. Unlike dishoom/ gymkhana where there’s more spice but not a lot of difference in favour between dishes. I don’t know another Indian where you have amazing cocktails, romantic ambiance and incredible authentic yet modern dishes! Also very reasonably priced! Under £200 for 4 people with starters, mains & drinks- which is under valued if you ask me and under cuts everywhere in London where we pay around £350+ Can’t wait to go again!

The food was delicious and staff was very helpful and friendly. Very pretty interior with well presented food by chef rana.

Visited the restaurant for a night out with friends. The food was poorly prepared and quite tasteless. I had a veggie samosa starter which was cold on the inside, underbaked on the outside and the vegetables were all mushy. The prawn dish (Moilee) was a huge disappointment - it was supposed to be tiger prawns but what can were tasteless, defrosted little shrimp swimming in creamy sauce. The basmati was cold. The food isn’t good or value for money and poorer than any local takeaway. I’ve eaten. The service was ok but the waiting staff were all glum and no smiles. I wouldn’t recommend.

Firstly, I’m always dubious about numerous five star reviews for a restaurant when the people leaving their feedback only have that one TripAdvisor review to their name. Okay, that out of the way; I went to the Bombay Social last night with two friends. It looks lovely inside, although the lighting is a little subdued for reading the menu. Particularly as you won’t find the more common dishes that lots of Brits may be expecting. However, the staff were very friendly and helpful in answering our queries about the dishes. My onion bargees were a bit overdone and dried out. My main course was very nice and the plain rice was also good. I had the chicken pieces cooked with a bell peppers and minced lamb sauce. I’ve never eaten it before but I’d love some more. We had two bottles of a pleasant Shiraz. At £40 a bottle though that would be steep, even in London. So I had one starter, one good main and a bottle of red and with a tip it cost me £76. I reckon that’s a bit steep - even in Esher and it may be why the restaurant was fairly quiet. My other comment is that the service was a little too quick. I really don’t want my starter plate whisked away the instant I place my fork down to finish. Even if the place is quiet, I prefer ten minutes or so for my food to go down and to have a chat before my next course arrives. I had to ask for a ten minute pause before our mains were delivered.

First time visiting this lovely restaurant- great food and ambiance! Definitely recommend to others

The service was poor, we had to shout to talk to our friends and the prices are extortionate for an Indian I could have had for 50% of the price around the corner at one of many of Esher's acceptable curry houses, but to top it off the portions were miniscule. Quite baffled how this place is highly rated, people must have more money than sense.

Best Indian food in Surrey! Amazing cocktails, great service. Chef Rana is the best! Definitely going again

Amazing customer service, very quick and delicious food

We went as a group of 8. The food and service were great. Beautiful decor. We particularly liked chicken with Kashmiri sauce, okra vegetarian dish and prawn curry with coconut sauce.

Magnificent evening with a host of AUTHENTIC Indian flavours throughout the meal. I had the Railway Lamb which was to die for, tender and succulent lamb covered in a rich and spicy curry sauce. One of my favourite things about Bombay Social is the decor, you can tell it has had a lot of love and attention put into it, far removed from anything you might usually find at your local Indian. The seating and lighting are both contemporary, spacious and comfortable making the user experience very relaxing, classy stuff. Would reccomend to anyone and will certainly be back to visit this thriving venue!

Hands down BEST Indian food I've had in such a long time. Atmosphere was amazing, very luxurious and the staff were very friendly and professional. My mouth is watering just typing this out.

The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere but it is one of the worst currys I have ever had. The lamb curry was on tiny bits of bone that were floating n the dish. Each piece that I pulled out was covered in fat! Finding the meat between bone and the fat yuk!.. I mentioned to the waiter that is wasn't very nice and they should say on the menu that the lamb is on the bone. They just said 'yes I keep telling them that' but no suggestions of refund or replacement. Considering how very expensive is, very unsatisfactory!!!

Really nice food and very welcoming friendly staff. Very pricey though.

The food is a burst of authentic flavours, and the service is top-notch. Don't miss out on their mouthwatering dishes – a must-visit!

Lamb curry was the best curry l have ever had. Pilau rice, onion bhaji's and naan also very good

Perhaps the best Indian Restaurant in Surrey. Outstanding food!

Had a lovely time at this beautiful resturent and the food was amazing and tasty and full of flavour and the customer service was on point can’t complain or found any fault! Can’t wait to go back to try other dishes in the menu oh and this place isn’t for the faint hearted or tight and stingy customers with shampain taste with lemonade budget! As it’s on the pricey side , at the end of the day you get what you pay for!

What a lovely resturent beautiful and astheticly pleasing very upmarket and posh and the food is so tasty and authentic and the presentation is amazing and the customer service was above and beyond couldn’t fault anything ! Can’t wait to be back! And this place defo isn’t for the faint hearted or tight and stingy customers as it’s a pricey place

Beautiful setting but the food was disappointing. Chef was yelling at the wait staff which makes the dining experience uncomfortable.

My wife and I visited this week and we were both extremely impressed with the service we received from Veerali. We do not eat Indian often so asked for recommendations and Veerali was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and made certain recommendations based on what we were looking for. The food was good, if I’m being 100% honest I have eaten better quality Indian food elsewhere but the overall evening what fantastic mainly thanks to the exceptional service from Veerali. When we decide to go back I would ask if she is working and if so be asked to be put in her section. She is a genuine assist to the business.

Lamb shank madras was just fat and gristle.

Staff were excellent, managed to get us in early and increase the number of covers at our table. The food is AMAZING, and it arrived in a timely manner. All of my guests commented on how good it was. Service from the staff was great, there wasn't a moment where we weren't being asked if we needed anything.

Attitude and arrogance from front of house manager was not a pleasant experience.

Asked for non spiced chicken tikkka for kids and it was too much, however if you love spice the food was presented and very nice although hot

Very bad food delivery chef needs to learn healthy cooking chicken pieces in biryani is like a stone and paneer is floating in oil…I wished this posh Indian restaurant is more than a curry house that doesn’t know to cook Indian food

Has come down drastically in taste and quality or they are purposely doing that for orders through Uber eats and Deliveroo very bad experience and very very high cost for such bad food

Had a meal, food was average, but the prices charged is very high. Service was ok. One of the party asked for mild food and it was chilli and left uneaten. Asked for plain water and it never came even after asking multiple times. So if you want a restaurant that charges Alot, with nothing special come here and knock yourself out. Personally there a lot of places where you'll get value for money.

This place have absolutely no compassion or empathy. An elderly relative was extremely unwell and hospitalised, we could not attend the dinner so tried to cancel a day before but not able to. they then proceeded to charge us £160 even when trying to cancel

Delicious food and a lovely restaurant inside. Yes it is more expensive than your average tandoori restaurant, but for good reason. Look forward to returning. Lovely experience all round.

As a first timer to this restaurant, I left feeling very disappointed and unimpressed. The food was fine but the thing that mattered most and let it down big time was the service my Mum and I had received. There was none. I’m not complaining about the prices as we did choose to go there but the fact of the matter is with the amount we spent especially, we expect to feel somewhat acknowledged instead of feeling ignored.

Extremely disappointed. We live locally and came here for my daughters birthday which we notified them of beforehand but there was no acknowledgment made or gesture. We are Indian but all the white clientele got all the attention we were completely ignored. My daughter really felt it. Food was okay fish overcooked, butter chicken was coconuty but rest of the dishes were fine but quite overpriced given the fact there was no hospitality. Poor experience won’t be returning better off going to Southall for a decent Indian meal where you are treated with more respect and half the price.

We ordered via Deliveroo at 19:05 (30-45 mins wait time). After a long wait, we rang the restaurant at 20:20 to be told they had no record of our order (the person I spoke to searched for the order by Deliveroo order number and by total £ amount). We spoke to Deliveroo who could not get in touch. I spoke to the restaurant again to double-check they did not have our order. This was confirmed, so we ordered a different takeaway. At 20:50 the order arrived out of the blue. The food itself was average. The biryanis were ok but very overpriced. The onion bhajis and chicken tikka starters were extremely dry. A very disappointing experience in terms of delivery, customer service, value for money and quality.

We have been to this restaurant a few times now and get take out regularly. The food is absolutely brilliant. The menu might appear to be limited, but each and every dish we have tried, is outstanding! Chef Rana is absolutely brilliant. As someone who takes his Indian food very seriously…Bombay Social is right up there with some of the Michelin starred Indian restaurants in London.

Nice food and service. Enjoyed it...

Sublime! Stunning atmosphere. Delicious, quality food. Friendly service. But very pricy (e.g. £6 for papadams).

We have been Deliveroo-ing from Bombay Social for quite a while now. Ordered about £536 worth from them since last year. I must admit that v they’ve been fairly consistent in their food quality and taste. They do deserve using Bombay in their name as their food’s taste is reminiscent of the Mumbai food. Bombay Social are a tad bit expensive for Mumbai Cuisine but I would rather pay more for guaranteed top quality authentic food than anything else. Only one tiny grouse I have is about Bombay Social reducing the number of Chicken Lollipops in the dish 😐. We love their Railway Lamb Curry. Brilliant!! In the attached picture, you'll see three curries (anticlockwise from top ; paneer Tikka masala, chicken Tikka masala and Railway Lamb Curry).

Always popular. Great food and good wine list.

Excellent Indian restaurant, really good evening, and staff very helpful.

Was a Fantastic evening, the food was delicious especially the monk fish starter. The chef and staff were amazing.

Great ambiance, friendly service, and amazing food! This was a surprise dinner for my wife's Birthday and we had an amazing time! Will definitely be coming back. Thank you to the Bombay Social Team for making this a memorable experience for us both :-)

Absolutely beautiful restaurant, amazing service, and most importantly amazing food. This is my second time having dinner here within a week, and my goodness is it worth it. Whenever I’m craving Indian I’ll be heading to Bombay Social

Upmarket Indian fantastic service and great tasting food, good portions, next time I will try the indian tapas which looked amazing.

Have ordered from BS sooo many times, and each time we've been very happy! Great tasting Indian food and always a bonus when your Indian parents recommend it too.

Delicious food, beautiful presentation, lovely ambience, fast service and superb customer service! Each and every dish(we are vegetarian)was so beautifully presented and as tasty as it looked! They surprised us by giving a complementary birthday cake for my husband, that was so sweet of them! Chef Vijendra Rana especially came and talked to us. Highly recommend for an Indian food lover! (4.5 stars)

Absolutely outstanding food! The whole place has a welcoming feeling with a nice selection of beers, it wasn't particularly busy midweek when we initially came in but towards the end of the meal the restaurant had a steady flow of customers coming in. We ordered a main, rice and nan bread each, the portion sizes were really big and made me satisfied that skipping the starter was the right choice ! Everything was cooked perfectly, there wasn't one thing I could say was wrong with any of the food. The young lady that served us was great, clearing the plates away as soon as we had finished and left us to finish our drinks and not once did we feel pressured into leaving . I would definitely recommend anyone to try this restaurant it's a real treat for the taste buds . Well done !

The most authentic indian restaurant I have been to in south-west London. Lamb chops are succulent, rogan josh is fantastic, biryani is great veg mains and starters are excellent as well. Great service and ambience too!

If you're a fan of properly cooked Indian food and you don't come here then you've missed out. Stunning food.

Expensive. Really tasty food. Especially mutton dishes. Amazing ambience.

Literally just had the worst takeaway curry in my life from here. After being recommended it I ordered it for my daughters birthday meal this evening. It arrived with the order leaking all over the bag and the contents, the popadoms were smashed and none of the lids had been sealed properly. Nothing was labelled so it was difficult to work out what was what. Then the quality of the food was dreadful. The meat was over cooked in all dishes and there was a very small amount of meat in each one and none of the sauces tasted very nice. We ended up throwing the whole meal away. Hugely disappointing and we won’t be returning. On top of that, it was soooo expensive for such poor quality and poor packaging for a takeaway.

Went to this beautiful modern indian restaurant with my family and friends. Had lovely Dal Makhani, Achari Paneer Tikka, Bang bang Shrimps, Chilli Garlic Shrimps and Laal mans! Must visit! Lovely service and good staff in kitchen as well. And I will definitely come back!

Disappointing takeaway. Ordered an Aubergine Bartha that appeared to have no Aubergine in it. Very salty and quite sour. Side dishes were OK. Shame as have had a few decent takeaways from this place prior. Food is at the pricier end so quite a let-down.

Appalling service. Food OK but nothing special. Incredibly overpriced. Don't bother! Support your other local Indian restaurant and save yourself a lot of money!

Have no idea how to support the customer. Apart from the bar staff the managers IQ was approaching zero. Pathetic

We visited the restaurant with guests from US and after 1 hour 45 mins having paid £250 we were told to leave as they needed the table ! Very rude and I took it up with the manager who was not sympathetic at all. I would question their customer services skills and I will not be visiting there again. A most unpleasant experience ruined by the management at the end .

Food was very spicy, some of the vegetarian options lacked flavour and the prices were eye watering. It was still packed though so perhaps we were unlucky.

Busy very expensive £70 per head. Extremly rude head staff.

In my top 3 Indian restaurants of all time. Every dish is absolutely delicious. Bang bang prawns my favourite, I think, but paneer dishes are both delightful 😋 I'd give this six stars if I could

A really great dining experience. Food was great, fast service, and super customer service. One of my few 5 star recommendations.

Had my birthday here last night with 6 friends. Was a fantastic evening. Food was excellent, as was the service. I really enjoyed the deep house music too, which created a nice ambiance for the restaurant without being over bearing. Thanks again. Will certainly be back and would recommend to others to come here.

Delicious food and great ambiance. Definitely my favorite restaurant in Surrey.

One of the best Indian meals I have ever enjoyed. It really was top class. Everything really tasty, individual and special. Will go back and back and back.

Nice presentation. Good service. Reasonable food. £12 for a beer? Err. A bit pricey mate.

One of the best Indian dining experiences I have ever had. That includes the Taj in Mumbai! Fantastic food, made with devotion and served with pride!

Delicious and original Indian fusion

Gorgeous interior and definitely one of the best Indian restaurants in Surrey.

This is a top Indian restaurant. Everything was faultless from service, decor, atmosphere and food. Also the cocktails were superb.

Amazing Indian food tonight after meeting the brilliant Bitzu (who works there) outside. He invited me in and had an amazing meal at the bar. The barman Tuzo supplied the drinks, great barman, much in his element. A sphere full place to eat out. Much recommended.

Very expensive staff chatting amounst them self when trying to order food

Great ambiance with very good curries. Quality was excellent.

Fantastic authentic food, spice and flavour. Highlight is the tapas selection

Not your typical Indian restaurant, the food is more authentic. I had the aloo tikka which was delicious followed by the railway lamb. Thoroughly enjoyed both courses

A place where the BEST***** Indian food is served with style. SUPER presentation, mouth watering taste, perfectly balanced authentic flavours served with smiles and that’s what we reciprocate in our praises. We had an experience like never before, Compliments to the Chef who originates in the North Indian state of Uttarakhand. We highly recommend their BIRYANI. ***** = 5 stars

Gorgeous food, great atmosphere, music and decor and good service. This is worth a visit!

Now one of my favourite Indian inspired restaurants. I’ve known the owners of this restaurant for years. They also own Mystica in Addlestone and No 7 Temple in Weybridge. The food is amazing, so tasty with lots of flavour. The drinks are also very good. Service is good and efficient. The one thing I would say is that this restaurant when busy is very noisy. It is sometimes hard to hear what anyone is saying too you. Maybe some soft furnishings or some sound absorbing pads on the ceiling would help? Anyway, if you like Indian food, you will love Bombay Social.