Nadu in Bristol, City of

Incredible food and cocktails!! Our waitress Maya was so friendly and gave us amazing recommendations for dishes. The atmosphere was super fun and we had a great evening, will definitely be coming back 😊

Thank you so much for a wonderful meal celebrating my brother and sister in laws’ wedding anniversary! The food was delicious, and you were so kind and attentive. We all had a fabulous time and look forward to coming back next time we visit them in Bristol.

As always such a great place to eat

Beautiful food and drinks and AMAZING service! Our waitress Maya was super super sweet, helpful and attentive!

The food was proper banging, authentic flavours packed with aroma and love. Highly recommend the bone marrow with mince meat large plate - perfection in a small plate😍 The prawns curry and pork black curry were top notch - beware huge portion sizes as well. Highly recommend for a casual chic dining experience for anyone craving south indian goodness in an international setting and service. Food - 8.5/10 Service - 9/10 Ambiance - 10/10 Thanks you guys. See you soon.

Nice, cosy atmosphere, lovely food x

Ceylon kutthu with Lamb I tried here was awesome, ambience is too good

Absolutely delicious food. Possibly the best I’ve had in Bristol! Such lovely service too. Will definitely be back xx

It was a very nice experience overall. Food was amazing as expected.A waiter called Antony was very lively and attentive.

It was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! The food was on point, The staff were the friendliest and most attentive. Definitely recommended and will come again!

such lovely servers and yummy food. were very accommodating and understanding! x thanks <3

Amazing meal and amazing service. Everyone working was so kind and helpful and the food was delicious

****adding an edit to reply to the owner's embarrassing reply. I complimented all the dishes that were good and if you look at the ratings I gave they are very fair and honest. 3/5 for food, 5/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere. Shame I can't leave 1/5 for not being humble. I assume you're upset that I chose to visit Pappu Dosa while I was visiting Bristol too? Interesting you're more interested in that than the quality of your own food. I was actually expecting Pappu to be much much worse than it was. But the breakfast was good. Not perfect, maybe not authentic in every way (I know the owner is white... The chefs are not), but it was good. Your "tear and share dosa" is still overpriced and whatever it costs on the old menu/vs new menu I deemed it too much. I noticed you didn't retaliate about the frozen parotta. Interesting. I assume you judge all your customers the same way you do me, and assume because I'm "white" that I am stupid and know nothing. The same way you make your food differently for "British tastes". But while you mock my name without knowing anything about my ancestry and stalk my Google history, I will not stoop as low as to mock you as you did me. neenga adigam panivaa irukkanum. vanakkam vaazhttukkal ------------------------------------------- Original review In an honest and balanced review I have to say the food is very average. The service was great and friendly and the place felt comfortable. There was no particular dish that tasted bad but nothing we had was amazing and was far from authentic. We avoided ordering the dosa because £12.50 for a plain dosa with no filling is extortionate (no matter how big and impressive it looks on a plate) The podi used on the uralai dish was bland but the potatoes themselves were cooked well and crispy. The parotta were ok, but did taste premade/frozen. The kaj kari was just overly sweet with no flavours other than cashew. The garam pagoda was surprisingly tasty and the only dish that had a hint of chilli, and the spring green poriya tasted quite good and fresh. If this was a cheap curry house takeaway there would be zero reason to complain. But I thought a place claiming to be specifically Tamil/Sri Lankan would be much more authentic and true to the name so my expectations were higher.

Delicious, I had 3 small plates, a cocktail and an alcohol free ale and it was delicious. I want to go back and try everything on the menu.

Most amazing food . The dosa was as authentic as it gets!!😄

Brilliant food and good service

Great menu, quality food and wine.

Absolutely the best meal ive had in long time. Food was fantastic wish I could have fitted more in. I will be back 100%.

I found the food to be a bit overpriced—£14 for a curry without rice or bread, plus £9.50 for a mocktail. However, as a fan of Sri Lankan cuisine, I wasn't disappointed. The flavours were fantastic, especially the chef’s special lamb curry, which was my favourite of the evening. The sharing dosa was huge and fun to eat. While I wouldn’t go out of my way to return, I wouldn’t say no if invited again.

Friendly staff, delicious food and nice interior design!

Great curry dishes! Lovely staff!

Was recommended to try it by a friend. It did not disappoint will be back.

It was our first time after being recommended by a friend. Service was great and super friendly. Food was great and we enjoyed our meal.

Excellent! One of my favourite restaurants in Bristol. Always delicious food and quick friendly service from lovely staff. Good ambience and drinks too. Cannot beat this place!

The food was fantastic, fairly priced, great atmosphere and the staff were superb, a really pleasurable experience!! 👌

Great restaurant and bar. Really friendly and welcoming staff. They have a nice selection of beers and ciders on tap. Food is really tasty. Prices are reasonable.

Great lunch,and dog friendly. Food good value, wine over priced. Will be back, food I had never tasted before

I came here with some friends for a sri Lanka reunion and the food, cocktails and service were amazing, I can't fault it. The food was as close as you can get to being in Sri Lanka I highly recommend the black pork curry.

SO GOOD. Delicious food and yummy cocktails. Really nice and kind staff :)

First time here, although we have eaten at other Sri Lankan restaurants in Bristol and have visited Sri Lanka too. Thoroughly enjoyed our curries (black pork and lamb korma) both very flavorsome and the aubergine side and dosa were really nice too. Great service and a nice atmosphere too. Will definitely return!

De principio a fin gran servicio y comida. Diferentes platos sabrosos que me gustaría experimentar de nuevo y probar otros diferentes. Volveré

Izzy was the best bartender I've had in the long weekend of my stay in Bristol. Knowing my order and pre-empting my requirements were just the icing on the cake I needed. The food was impeccable, the service was flawless, and to say my experience at Nadu was everything I wanted and more would be the understatement of the year (and its only April)

Great service and food, we were served very quickly once sat down!

Nadu is the place to go if your looking for delicious Sri Lankan cuisine. For starters I had lamb rolls. They were amazing, bursting with flavour and spice. For main I had ceylon kothu. Again beautiful. I've never tried Sri Lankan cuisine before but I'm glad I did. I hosted a dinner party there yesterday and my guests were happy with the food and service. So am I. Thank you to all you lovely people at Nadu.

Absolutely amazing. The aeta midulu beef large plate was one of the best things I've eaten, the dosa is incredible in both size and flavour and the brinjal side is one of the best things I've seen anyone do to an aubergine. I live too far away to come back regularly so the campaign to get them to release cookbook starts here. Forgot to add, the drinks are also brilliant.

Delicious food! Very good curries and amazing dosa!

Food was great but Rude waitress, one with black hair.

Lovely dining experience. We had a booth with corrugated glass for privacy. The food was tasty and the cocktails well balanced. Our waitress was also friendly and came promptly to our table. Would go again.

Monjour’s customer service is exceptional

Wow, what a restaurant! Went here to start off my stag do. We didn't have a reservation but managed to get a table near the kitchen. The staff were really friendly and responsive without making us feel rushed. The food was simply incredible; the lamb rolls were crunchy and meaty without being overly fatty, the prawns were spicy, chewy, and had a wonderful crunch, the black pork curry was full of flavour. Definitely bringing my wife here when we get the chance.

Tengo que decir que la comida era deliciosa, el servicio cálido, amable y servicial. Gran ambiente y gran noche. La primera vez que comí comida de Sri Lanka y fue brillante, un metro de largo Dosa impresionante y currys realmente encantador

Fantastic restaurant on the Gloucester Road. Very tasty food. Great service 👏

Very good experience here. Service was lovely, so welcoming and great. My dad was coughing so they brought a jug of water for the table and I felt that was so nice of them to notice and act quick! The food is unreal! You must try the fish curry and the pork belly meal, you won’t regret it!! The bone marrow meal was excellent too! I highly recommend this restaurant 🥺 they also are dog friendly. We will definitely come back!

Tasty food and ver accommodating

Este es un restaurante / bar muy atmosférico con un gran ambiente y personal entusiasta. Un lugar divertido para ir. Los cócteles estaban bien hechos y a un precio decente, aunque hubiera preferido que mi cerveza White Rhino lager se abriera en la mesa, en lugar de servirla previamente. El menú ofrece una muy buena gama de platos interesantes e inusuales. Probamos varias opciones vegetales: la Pagoda Garam (£ 7 . 50 ) fue fantástico, el Ceylán Kothu (9 libras esterlinas . 50 ) fue interesante pero no algo que volveríamos a tener y los otros que probamos fueron todos lo suficientemente agradables como para animarnos a volver a una muestra más platos.

Nadu offers a vibrant and stylish take on Sri Lankan cuisine, making it a great choice for a bar-style dinner in Bristol. The ambiance is lively, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that pairs well with the bold flavors of the food. The menu features a mix of traditional Sri Lankan dishes with a contemporary twist, and the cocktails complement the spice-laden plates beautifully. The food itself was well-executed—flavorful, aromatic, and clearly crafted with care. Standouts included the hoppers and the rich, fragrant curries, which delivered on authenticity while offering a modern touch. The service was friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience. However, the pricing felt excessive for what was on offer. While the dishes were enjoyable, the portion sizes didn’t quite justify the cost, making it less of a value-for-money experience than expected. For the premium pricing, I would have anticipated either larger portions or a more refined execution of certain dishes. Overall, Nadu is a great spot for those looking to enjoy Sri Lankan flavors in a lively setting, but be prepared for a bill that might feel a little steep. Worth a visit, but perhaps more as a treat than a regular dining spot.

Amazing delicious food, great value and very friendly staff . 100% recommend. Will be coming back very soon

Estaba preparado para pasar por alto el curry de pescado extraño y ligeramente estomacal (sabía como una versión mutante sobreespeciada de una salsa mole mexicana) , el cargo exorbitante a la carta por un *pequeño* tazón de arroz que apenas era suficiente para *una* persona, el servidor extremadamente indiferente que nunca rellenó nuestra garrafa de agua y nos ignoró durante los últimos treinta minutos de nuestra estancia, y el muzak horriblemente ruidoso (como una mala combinación de Motown y Bollywood. ) Luego tratamos de pagar libras escocesas y la dirección *se negó a aceptarlas*, alegando que 'su sistema' no estaba preparado para lidiar con las libras escocesas ya que había habido una 'estafa' durante las últimas dos semanas que involucraba a personas que usaban libras escocesas 'falsas'. Ahora. El dinero plegable moderno es extremadamente difícil de falsificar; no creo esta historia - - pero incluso si fuera cierto, dos semanas de negarse a aceptar efectivo (¿es eso *incluso* legal? ) porque su personal de TI / su gestión son demasiado incompetentes para arreglar el sistema? Nos vimos obligados a usar una tarjeta, cosa que por supuesto me había negado a hacer. Este era un problema mediocre y mal dirigido; no se molestaron en arreglarlo, y como resultado arruinaron el final de lo que había sido una velada encantadora. Evita este incendio de basura como la plaga, por favor. ¡Atroz!

Authentic and flavourful Sri Lankan food with a good ambience restaurant and very friendly staff.

Buena comida, buen tamaño de la porción y un servicio atento en un ambiente frío encantador - lo que no es para amar de este lugar! Realmente disfrutamos de nuestra comida y el beneficio del personal que puede ofrecer consejos sobre las opciones de menú

An excellent meal. A chicken dish good spicing succulent chicken. Coconut rice very good and plenty of it. Well worth a visit.

Omg literally the best curry I've ever eaten in my life. Being a cook for over 30 yrs. The black pork curry was so flavoursome and spicy. My girlfriend had the shrimp and was sweet coconut in flavours. Beautiful light textured dosas with amazing little side dips. 100 percent going back there

Everything was good except the security guy was moving weird other than that the food and service was top tier

Delicious food - we had an aubergine and a lamb curry which were rich and spicy. Great atmosphere and knowledgeable service.

Food was average...chicken curry was very bad ...the price is too hight .I won't recommend this restaurant to anyone...its not worth..

Great and fascinating food and super drinks. Really good atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Delicious food, the Dosa was fabulous. Very reasonable pricing. Will definitely return

Nice and vibrant ambience and nice people loved it.

Everything about this place is a YES. Incredible service from the moment we sat down and incredible food. A big thank you especially to Annie, a wonderful server who just made it feel like we were there for a chat. The head chef was also lovely when I thanked him for the meal. Your team is wonderful Nadu - don’t change a thing!

Jonathan was the best server! so lovely and handsome haha! would definitely recommend :)

Our experience at Nadu was amazing…! Food incredible, service and atmosphere exceptional.. Issy was so welcoming, knowledgeable, and just SUCH great vibes. Thanks!! Will definitely be back!

Food and drink 8/10 Service 7/10 Decor and atmosphere: 8/10 Service speed 8/10 Cost 7/10 The best: Biggest dosa in town. The worst: Bookings essential, a bit of confusion between staff at times but likely due to how busy the place gets. The lowdown: Food is smashing, be prepared for a bit of spice though. The pork belly was a favourite of mine as I found other dishes a bit on the acidic side. Dosas and hoppers are a must add when dining here.

This restaurant deserves more than 5 stars ! Excellent and very tasty food 👍 The restaurant itself, the ambiance, the waiters, the food... Everything was perfect. Be careful if you do not like spicy food 🔥 Amazing experience. I will come back.

Great food, service and ambience! Can recommend!

The staff were very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was lovely. However, the food wasn't good to me even though my partner liked his one. The spice was too overpowering to me in particular and all foods were quite oily. I think it was too expensive to pay for those dishes... it could have been better we come another day having different other dishes..

One of the best restaurants in Bristol. Been there quite a few times and the curries are always spot on. Recommend it if you are looking for good and authentic curries.

Food and service was amazing , Annie gave us some great recommendations and was so lovely and helpful :)

Delicious, but spicy and quite expensive for the size of the dishes. If you're a fan of spice, perfect! If you aren't into spice, maybe ask? The staff are helpful and contributed to a lovely atmosphere

Been wanting to try this place for ages. Cuisine is distinct and delicious with excellent service and a marvellous variety of different things to try.

We popped in for a quick pre theatre supper, totally delicious. I highly recommend the prawn coconut curry, not sure its proper name. The service was friendly and quick, highly recommend.

Last minute booking on a Saturday night and they squeezed us in earlier than promised. Wasn't sure as the interior looked like a chain but stunning Sri Lankan dood with great service. Idlis could be bigger ( VERY minor gripe) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Thankyou. X

Everything was delicious, good array of vegetarian and vegan options, the staff were so accommodating and friendly.

Lea was phenomenal, just really made our evening

Very nice lively atmosphere, tasty food, friendly staff and very affordable prices.

Good meal. Dishes were well executed and portions generous. Waitress was helpful and friendly

Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten! Also the service was incredible from Prabakar - he gave us some amazing recommendations and made the experience! Will definitely be back. Highlights - Ribs, Devil Prawns, Lamb Korma and Prabakar! Will definitely be back ☺️🤌🏼

Beautiful as always! Food was top tier , service fast and friendly! And clean and funky!! A huge thank you to Jonathan for being a fantastic server a making us laugh! A perfect anniversary meal ❤️

What a fantastic evening! The service was great, prompt and very friendly, the food - nothing short of amazing. Dosa was incredible the curries so tasty . Everything about this place was so special.

Staff are friendly and everything was delicious and came out fast. Really love the sambal and the black pork curry, but all really great.

Adjusted the food star count (given it looked and sounded good, but we didnt actucallg try it) after the venues' very dramatic and defensive response. One love to you too. ------------ Very very noisy (music, large groups). Good for large groups/parties but not if you actually want a decent conversation with your dinner partner. Menu looks,innovative and probably tastes great; we had drinks but didn't stay and eat cos of the noise levels

I have had the Dosa for lunch 3 days in a row. Friendly, relaxed, not expensive and super fresh and tasty.

Went for family meal (adults), food was delicious, staff friendly and helpful with choices.

First time I visited it was amazing, truly delicious dishes and good prices. Second time, a few months ago it was a complete disaster. First plate was the bone marrow, full of fat and 3 pieces of meat. Needless to say that I had to re order a second dish as I was still hungry. The second one was the black pork curry. The sause was spicy for my palate (I know this is personal preference) but every single piece of meat was full of fat. This meat was the lowest quality and should not be served to customers in an expensive restaurant as prices were higher than the first time. Would I go again or recommend it ? No, evidently there is no consistency to cooking or cooking providers.

Ordered the black pork curry from here and it was possibly the nicest curry I have ever eaten. Highly recommend this place if you enjoy rich foods.

We were visiting Bristol and arrived late but wanted to eat out, we walked the street staring into various different options and seeing what took our fancy, we tried a few other places first but the universe decided we should be pushed to go to Nadu and we are so glad it did. Every single mouthful of everything we ordered was wonderful. The Black Pork Sri Lankan curry had super soft meat, the coconut shrimp sauce was impeccable. The tear and share dosa and various dips were just perfect! Masala potatoes so creamy yet so deep in flavour. Even tried the Arrackuiri's and they were great too. 10/10 we didn't and haven't stopped gushing since visiting. If you think it is on the pricier side, then I can at least say the quality matches the price entirely.

We showed up with no booking on a Tuesday evening at 730pm and managed to get a space to sit and eat at the bar. The atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. It was busy and alive for a weekday night. The food was absolutely delicious, a 10/10. Great vegatarian options. We also had the sharing dosa which was hilariously large. Can 100% recommend this place.

Incredible food, drinks and service!

Amazing food! We had the breads and dips to start and then the shrimp curry, which was incredible. This is my new favourite eatery in Bristol. :)

Some of the best food I’ve ever had. Highlights were the lamb rolls, Chettinad and dosa. We absolutely loved the food and the service was incredible. The lady that served us went above and beyond for us!

RE booking above. I have to say without any reference, and only guided by where we were going to be out that evening in Bristol, we chose Nadu as it was in a convenient position. This however was the luckiest strike we have made in a very very long time! The food was exceptional and then some, the staff were amazing especially the human who looked after us "apologies for not remembering his name" the atmosphere was buzzing and the place itself a delight to be in (both ladies in our group commented on how clean the toilets were that's a major plus ) To say that we will be back is an understatement! As it will be with a multitude of friends to spread the word. Thank you all again for making the start of our evening out a five star experiance.

Lea was the best waitress! Just went in for a couple of cocktails and had such a lovely experience. Drinks were great and the hospitality was better 😊

Outstanding masala dosas, nice and crispy with a good variety of flavourful sauces. Comfortable dining are working with a grand view of Banksy's Mild Wild West mural. Also a wide selection of creative cocktails.

Great food, delicious cocktails, and a cool vibe!! Recommended.

Outstanding masala dosas, nice and crispy with a good variety of flavourful sauces. Comfortable dining are working with a grand view of Banksy's Mild Wild West mural. Also a wide selection of creative cocktails.

Lovely food which came out quickly. Great service, will be back soon

food came out quickly on a busy friday eve. had about 6?? dishes in total. couple sides, couple curries and the large dosa. between 4 of us and that was definitely enough. cashew curry slaps. way better than the coconut tree

Loved it. So so tasty with lovely service and great fun atmosphere even at 6:30. Huge Dosa, flaming cocktail and delicious fish curry. Our little dog was very welcome although he could have had a swim in the water bowl😂.

Awesome food. I’ve eaten in a few Sri Lankan places in Bristol now and this one is probably the best in terms of authenticity and quality. Got a decent menu with a variety of dishes. Little bit on the pricey side but you are getting decent food.

Amazing i love food. Nice atmosphere

Very good food! My partner and I went for an early dinner on Friday and we’re not disappointed at how fast our food came. Highly recommend the prawn curry and the black pork curry, so flavourful and lightly spiced. Great space for food with groups since the dishes are small to share