Dhamaka in Bristol, City of

Very nice owner/staff, service charge system but the food is fairly good. It's a little bit pricey, but all in all well worth a visit.

Chicken masala goes well with garlic cilantro naan. The dumplings are surprisingly delicious, with Chinese and Nepalese flavors

By far the best Indian cuisine I've had in Bristol. Service was great, fast, and and friendly. Will go again

Sooo good. Food is always perfect, and not too expensive. Great service too!

Really loved the food. Would give it 10/10. The momos were my favourite. The staffs were really friendly and the ambience was quite good as well. Would love to visit this place again! 🤍

This place was an absolute delight. Delicious food and wonderful, friendly service. One of our sons has a severe nut allergy, and as such, we've never contemplated taking him for an Indian meal out or ordered in for him. Nut free, this place is a real find. We're so pleased our son (and indeed the whole family) can finally enjoy an Indian meal out without worry.

Great food and amazing service, cannot fault this restaurant. Thank you Preksha our waitress!

Outstanding service especially for those with food allergies. Our servers and hosts were extremely careful in finding us safe dishes to eat, and the food itself was incredibly good. We even came back the very next night for another dinner, but we learned our lesson and got two orders of onion bhaji this time. We enjoyed chicken tikka masala, garlic & coriander naan, chole, saag aloo, onion bhaji, and basmati rice. The hostess recognized us on our second visit and remembered our food allergies. Everyone was extremely kind and welcoming to the visiting Americans. Highly recommended.

The worst food I have ever had. The staff is also not friendly.

Been following this Restaurant on instagram finally got to try it. Didn’t disappoint the place was buzzing the food was amazing service from the young guy that served us was brilliant. Thank you Only thing that could be improved was the toilets

Had a lovely meal here. The diversity in the food was truly amazing.. Definitely beats the regular Indian restaurants. Very reasonable in price... Staff were informative about the food and ingredients which is always lovely.. This is one I will return to..👍🇮🇳

Our dining experience was fantastic. Great food, attentive staff and lovely ambiance. I highly recommend this restaurant for all those who are around Bristol :)

Such amazing food in the sweetest restaurant with great service

Great Saturday night dinner. It was a very busy restaurant but we managed to snag the last table for 4 and were very glad we did. Fast, friendly service and a buzzy atmosphere with lots of happy eaters chatting in the background. The decor is bright and fun. Best of all, the food was really good! A good mix of traditional mains and smaller plates at very reasonable prices. We can recommend the samosa, Manchurian chicken, chicken momos, lamb rogan josh and the dall but would bet you wouldn't go wrong with most things on the menu.

I have had a take away from this restaurant this evening and it was so nice. Very spicy naan bread. Very friendly staff.

In comparison to all other Indian restaurants in Bristol I can confidently say that "Dhamaka" is the worst yet ( I have been to 6 of them). Had a Cauliflower Manchurian (VG) for starters: The worst I ever tasted. In main course I had Vindaloo with Naan. The amazing staff of the Restaurant served us all the Naan instantly with food, hence as a result the they became hard as a rubber in minutes. Vindaloo also tasted below average. Had to give 2 stars to the service as everyone around the globe serve better , there is nothing especial in their service - except that you had to ask for water multiple times. Such a Waste of my hard earned £30 Never Going Back thats for sure. ------------------------------------------------------------ Would prefer Crispy Dosa restaurant over Dhamaka every time.

We had the most wonderful meal at Dhamaka. Not only was the food excellent, but the staff were so kind. They allowed us to bring my family's very small, well behaved dog (who was visiting Bristol for the first time, and so we couldn't leave her on her own at home). It was my oldest son's birthday celebration and we had a fantastic evening. We shall definitely go again!

Really tastey food at a reasonable price and great portion sizes. One of the most authentic and deliciously flavoured vindaloo curry's I've had, just the right balance of heat and spices.

Easy tasty food, fast and friendly service, chilled informal vibe. I'll definitely go back.

Excellent service with food to match . Can’t find fault - have had takeaways that are also excellent . I would highly recommend .

The food was good but the service wasn’t. There is a time limit of 1.5 hrs and it’s not mentioned when you book the table. I wanted to order Vegetable momos but was told that it would take 45 mins to come. How does that work if the table is available for 1.5 hrs only? The starters and mains were good but we didn’t even have enough time to order desserts. The servers/waiters were hovering over our table and kept asking if we have finished. We went there to have a good time but were rushed to finish food. It’s such a shame that despite the food being good, we didn’t have a good experience.

I came here a month ago with a group of friends and we all enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. For someone the food was a bit too hot, but in general it was good and delicious. The place is very colourful, even from the outside which gives you a good welcome!

Bristol's spiciest great indian food

New years eve treat I have never had a curry like it I couldn’t eat it, all of our meals were dreadful Staff were nice Poppadoms were the best thing Won’t be going again sorry

Have been eating Indian food for over 40 years. This was not a good experience my starter was swimming in yogurt ,bland taste, and stone cold serving plate. Main course Biriyani served with more bland yogurt and a sauce i could not eat? Will not be going back

This was a super find. A lovely mix of traditional curry with some awesome info-chinese street food style. Lovely mix of small plates and able to pick and share. Great service, reasonable prices. The chicken tikka masla was probably the best I have ever had (had a fair few in the last 25yrs) super nice deep flavours and nice medium spice... Get there for a wonderful Indian and new flavours

Excellent curry. Full of flavour and good options. Will go again.

Booked a table for 7:15 for 5 people and we ended up running late after an event and they called us twice to check if we were still coming for food, we apologised but they still kept our table reserved for us. The food was soooo delicious! Great vegetarian and vegan options too! And when we were leaving we started singing happy birthday to my partner and the waitress came over and asked if we’d like to come back in for some birthday cake. We agreed and they played a birthday song for him and gave us the cake for free and a birthday card. We made sure to give them an extra big tip for that. The staff were all super friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was great. Just a little warning incase anyone has dodgy knees, the toilets are down some stairs and are just a tiny bit steep. Other than that everything was great! 🥰

Plan A was to go to a chain Indian street food restaurant. As that was fully booked we picked Dhamaka instead. Lucky us! A diverse choice of small plate items, great flavours. An unpretentious, buzzing independent restaurant. Great value for fabulous food and fun friendly service . Next time we visit Bristol we intend to return.

Absolutely amazing food, best curry I have had in the UK since I was in Goa. Staff very friendly as well. Highly recommended.

Delicious, everything arrived promptly and was absolutely amazing!

Delicious food and friendly staff! The cauliflower Manchurian is fantastic. Definitely recommend booking!

Great service and food. 10/10. Booking during peak hours required.

Not the first time I've visited Dhamaka and it won't be the last. I highly recommend this place. It's a lovely little restaurant, bright and friendly serving delicious food. They have made a great effort this evening embarrassing my son by highlighting his birthday without prompting (he had a balloon), he's only 29🤭 Thank for a lovely evening.

What a gem of a restaurant. Food and service faultless, puris excellent, chicken 65 wonderful. Chicken chettinad and Gongura lamb . Portions perfect. No frills and fancy here just excellent food at excellent prices. Great margaritas and can't wait for our next visit. Thank you for a fantastic lunch.

Went here with the wife in October for a trial run prior to a visit with seven former work colleagues on our annual reunion in January. On both occasions this was brilliant. On the second visit, I'd booked the table for 8 people in advance and it was ready and waiting. Our drinks were quickly brought and orders for food were taken swiftly. Not a huge choice (good sign). We ordered 8 mains, 4 rice and 4 naans and the food was terrific - maybe slightly spicy for some, but very tasty.

We chose this place over the Nutmeg for our dinner yesterday. But unfortunately was a disappointment. The dining hall was clean, plates and other cutlery were warm. Everything was fine except the glasses. We did not book in advance but were accommodated by the staff. My wife wanted to have momos and I wanted to have dahi papdi chaat. The former was not there and the later was not papdi chaat. Instead it was fafda/ghati ka chaat that too without diced boiled potatoes and no or very very less mint chutney (edible though). I felt the chickpeas in it were canned. Though we wanted to have naan and some curry we refrained from it after having the chaat. (Someone beside has ordered butter naan...it looked great though). I had ordered a Hyderabadi chicken biryani. It was served with raita and some biryani sauce?? The biryani was flavourful with long and fluffy rice and seasoned well. It had good quantity of chicken to rice, well cooked and juicy chicken. It is not Hyderabadi biryani though. Being from Hyderabad, I could not appreciate it. Its just some boneless chicken biryani. The sauce was another downfall. It was so tangy and unpalatable. Its neither kurma nor salan nor serva. Its something else. But the efforts of serving biryani in authentic way should be appreciated. We did not want to have anything else after the initial disappointment. It was a disappointment on our anniversary.

Homely atmosphere and very delicious food. Staff Prabha was very attentive helpful and very active.

Fabulous restaurant great food and service my favourite Indian in Bristol

I've been here many times and keep coming back, the staff are always friendly and accommodating, even coming to the pub over the road to get us on the occasional times we have to wait for a table, the food is excellent, the menu creative and diverse and I can happily recommend that you should give it a go...

Great food and really great service

We went to Dhamaka for my wifes birthday which was our second visit as we do not live in Bristol but we must come more often. We are curry fanatics and eat in leicester and London regularly and Dhamaka is up there with the best. The staff are friendly and efficient and the food portions are large. All round really goog and we had a great night.

Absolutely beautiful meal. Definitely coming again.

Love this place, gorgeous food and amazing staff!

Cracking food, great atmosphere. Truly recommend.

Best curry I’ve had in Bristol - highly recommend!!

Autentic indian food, friendly staff. Price is high but the food and atmosphere are worth it.

Very tasty. Nice service, nice atmosphere.

Outstanding service and the food was great so we will definitely be back.

We had a delicious meal here! Try the Chicken 65 which has a tangy sauce. So good. The chickpea side dish too. This restaurant is a step above your everyday Indian restaurants.

Excellent food. ESP the sharing platters.

Amazing food and service. Nothing was too much trouble.

Dhamaka is the best indian resturant in Bristol. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the food is always delicious, the price is reasonable, and it is always busy which is a testimant to how great it is.

Fancied a bite to eat before going to the Hippodrome and have always fancied trying this restaurant. And really glad that we did. Beautifully spiced food, huge portions. This would be a great place to eat after shopping in Bristol.

We walked in after a matinee at the Hippodrome. The staff found us a table for 1 hour. The service was great and the food delicious. Just what we needed to finish the day. I would recommend.

We came here for a date night on a Wednesday night. The food was the best indian food we’ve ever had. Good Portion sizes , friendly and helpful and attentive service. Reasonably priced. All round had a lovely experience and are excited to return when date night comes around!

The food and service here were really good! Really generous portions too 🌟

I know it was NYE but the food was very disappointing I’m not actually sure what my curry was but no way was it a Bhuna, very sour tasting, couldn’t eat it In fact I think all the curry’s were the same sauce, the tikka masala was dark brown with no taste and the butter chicken tasted like it was in a beef gravy The staff were nice just the food was awful and the cleanliness of the toilets were very low £100 for 4 curry’s never again, wasn’t for me sorry

Absolutely amazing food and great music to accompany it, nice drinks also. One of my favourite Indian places in Bristol and the prices are quite decent!

The best place ever !! Order the fish goan curry

Ordered delivery and was very pleased. Arrived at expected time. Generous portions, well packaged (no leakage). The lamb was tender and soft. Curries were deeply flavoured and complex. Even the children were happy with kebab and butter chicken.

Outstanding food, staff were really nice and welcoming, lovely warm atmosphere. Again, the food was really good, definitely the best butter chicken I've had in Bristol. Highly recommend this place 👍👍👍

I ordered a take away from Dhamaka today and it arrived in 30 minutes, was absolutely delicious and such great value for money, thank you!

Favourite Indian restaurant in Bristol!

My second time ordering take out via deliveroo. I am a big fan of their hiryali tikka + chilli cheese naan. Delicious & affordable.

Received a really nice curry from here last night, piping hot, really tasty and authentic. Will order again, and will make plans to eat in the restaurant! So much garlic on the garlic naan, it was perfect!

Always a 10/10 experience! Food is amazing! Service is great! Atmosphere is lovely! Would recommend to anyone! One of the best restaurants in the whole of Bristol.

Great taste, great service. Will be back.

Went for a work do, great food great people!

Great experience :) good food and amazing cocktails. Staff was very friendly

Worst curry I’ve ever had. You can tell they are just trying to cater to hundreds of people each night and the food was an after thought. Bad starter, bad main. Wish I’d stayed at home.

Got this from deliveroo, amazing food, really delicious. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic place, great atmosphere and having sampled the food totally understand why it was packed out at 7pm on a wet, miserable November Monday! Started with Onion bhajis which were tasty but perhaps a little over fried, then Chicken Karahi with a Mushroom pilau (probably the best I’ve had) and a really light Garlic & Coriander Naan. Friendly welcoming service, I would definitely return.

Loved the food and service here. Portions are large, I didn’t eat it all, which for a big rater like me is saying something. Staff are a delight and make you feel welcome. As a solo traveller for business on this occasion, the friendliness is appreciated. Thank you to the team for the great service and food

This was the most delicious indian food I've eaten in a very long while. I had the Samosa Chaat for starter, which was a simply wonderful mixture of textures and tastes, and my partner ordered Chicken Manchurian. This was gorgeous too although we realised at the same time as our server that we had received the cauilfower version by mistake. ( Cauliflower and chicken chunks look much the same in a rich, dark sauce! ) We were given the chicken dish as well and they were both really good. But my favourite (just) was the Cheemen Mappas main course which was huge prawns in a gently spiced and creamy cocnut sauce. Utterly gorgeous. I really recommend that you try it. Delightful service and good value too.

Beautiful food, quick and excellent service, and nut free which is ideal for me and a godsend for any anaphylactics who love a curry 😝

We loved going to Dhamaka for my birthday, great service and amazing food !!

Malai murgh tikka and pani puri. I loved the flavours and definetely going back again. Best pani puri masala with gave me burst of flavours after soo long.

Great food, prices and staff. Open late too!

Booked a table for 2 we arrived 10 minutes early and were asked to come back at our allotted time ( fair enough I guess ) Order was taken very quickly .. popodoms arrived within a few minutes starter arrived a few minutes later .. still hadn’t finished popodoms .. whilst we were eating starter the cutlery came out for our main meal !! Main meal arrived . Looked ok . Food - not the best food if I’m honest starter was ok , lamb madras main with mushroom rice was just ok . Very rushed service , table was tiny .. felt more like a fast food outlet rather than a restaurant .. had a pint of cobra which wasn’t cold and no life in it at all .. not a great experience .

The 4 of us went to this restaurant and I can only recommend this place. Lovely food and great wine at an affordable price. Thanks

Fabulous food and lots of gluten free options available. Staff were very attentive and polite. Food was plentiful and hot. Excellent food and service.

I heard many good things about gluten free here but they are not true. I went and mentioned I was coeliac and was told I could only have 4 Currys with plain chicken but the whole menu is marked gluten free! I then said can't you do the tikka masala with the plain chicken and was told it was not possible but after some persuasion she went and checked with the chef. Overall the food was not the best and the service was below standards with the waitress's nearly spilling curry on my dad.

Went for dinner at Dhamarka in Bristol Old Town. The food was amazing. Some of the best Indian food we have had in the U.K. Staff were very friendly and attentive. This place is highly recommended if visiting Bristol.

Honestly some of the best indian food we've had so far in England (the Chef's special exceeded my expectations) and best service we've had in a long time. Thanks for such a lovely night!!

Amazing food, outstanding service!

It’s more than just an Indian restaurant; Thank you for the outstanding service & authentic flavors. You made our anniversary an unforgettable dining experience.

Dhamaka isn't just a place to eat; it's an experience that lingers in your memory. Flavors, exemplary service, and welcoming ambiance crafts an experience that is, without a doubt, among the finest in Bristol. The lamb curry & street food small plates are a must try .. see you soon for our christmas party .

BOOK! We have been here a few times before and the food NEVER fails to impress. It is an incredibly popular restaurant and has a lovely vibe to it. The staff are lovely and they work so hard.

Great food, large portions, Great service very friendly staff. Can’t wait to visit again. Josie Button

Fantastic food. Brilliant vibe inside the restaurant and very attentive service. Couldn’t ask for more. Definitely worth trying if you are in Bristol

We didn’t have a great experience- music very loud and staff moving us out of the door whilst eating! Food was yummy but it was hectic and rushed - we went for a special meal but won’t be going back. What a shame

I am absolutely thrilled that i can find same like my mom used to make for us. Felt like home when having the curries special shahi kofta personally favourite with some lemon rice. Also the staff very friendly. Hats of to the restaurant🥰

Although the food was tasty, this was a stressful dinner experience, really loud music and they cleared the table and basically moved us on after 50 mins and £200 later. It was my nephews birthday and a special meal for us. We won’t be coming back.

Lovely fresh, flavoursome food. Fantastic service and ambiance. The restaurant is tucked away close to the main road and Hippodrome. We walked in to a lovely lively buzz of an atmosphere. We were late because of train delays but had called to let them know. Shown to a table in the window and quickly offered drinks and menu. We ordered a Goan fish curry, Prawn curry, chicken Saag and Butter chicken. All were lovely and full of flavour. Nann and rice to accompany were also great. Fantastic friendly service too! We'll return to spend a more relaxed time rather than rushing for a show.

It was generally good - the portions are generous and very well cooked. I tried the Rogan Josh but unfortunately didn't like that. The paneer and butter chicken were really really good - it was very creamy and the chicken wasn't dry. Even the basmati rice had a good, moist texture. I also had the mango lassi which was a great first try, but I've never had that before so I can't say much about that. It was quite unfortunate I got sick after but the food was really good.

This was my 3rd visit and each time the food has been amazing, Chicken 65 is a must! The staff are lovely and very welcoming, you never feel rushed. On this visit i also tried the cocktails which were delicious and highly recommend . Cant...

Just gorgeous! Staff were very attentive, food was delicious and great value.

highly recommend such an amazing restaurant! amazing food with even better staff who make the experience. we had no idea what to order so they really helped us and when returning, because we couldn’t stop thinking about the food, the amazing waitress remembered what we had last time and how we found it then recommended a different dish we should try, such great service. definitely the best curry we have ever had. highly recommend the butter chicken

Second visit to Dhamaka when visiting Bristol and never disappoint as the food, service and atmosphere was just brilliant. Staff were so attentive to everyone in our group and it made our evening memorable