Nutmeg in Bristol, City of

Restaurant kept calling us in terms of booking not professional! & Very rushed in restaurant robotic business mode not the culture i want to relax in on a Saturday night. Food good & wonderful selection but not as good as last visit 2022 Decor of restaurant is class but Very expensive for standard portions.

Great place for a curry! Not your standard menu items but that’s a positive thing! I came as a group booking and the staff were very attentive despite the restaurant being very busy! The food was absolutely gorgeous too and plenty of it so definitely good value for money. Thank you!

Will definitely be back to Nutmeg! Beautiful flavourful food, lovely cosy vibe and excellent and attentive service. Some of the best Indian food we have had ever. Really great food & drinks menus, and plenty of options for those with coeliac disease. Our server was super friendly and helped us navigate the menu, she could not have done any more to make sure we were taken care of. 10/10 all round - especially the onion bhajis!

We arrived on time for our table and it was ready when we arrived. We received a warm greeting and the service was attentive but not over the top. A couple sat next to us were clearly in a bit of a rush and the service allowed them to eat at the pace they wanted. We were not in a rush and the service we received was perfect for our pace too. Food arrived soon after the order was placed but the servers made sure that we were ready for our next course before it arrived. We shared onion bhajis to start and these were amazing, really crispy and very tasty. We ordered a lamb dish and a duck fish for mains and were told that the lamb dish was very spicy. (They weren’t wrong). Although the dishes were plated, when we said we planned to share we were brought some extra plates which were nice and hot so we weren’t putting hot food onto cold plates. We had peshwari naan and rice with this and could probably have done with a naan each as it was not too large. We finished up with a house special twist on an old fashioned which topped off the meal perfectly. The menu was not as extensive as you would find in a typical Indian restaurant but this made our decision making much easier. Would highly recommended

Five of us had our first dinner at Nutmeg. The food and wine were excellent. We were warmly welcomed, and we were exceptionally well looked after by Nicole.

We had a lovely meal here tonight. The curries exceeded our expectations and I couldn’t recommend it more.

First visit and we weren't disappointed! The menu is wonderful and unusual. Of course we ordered too much but what we had was wonderful. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Bristol. Be sure to book

We went for dinner on weekdays to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were welcomed and given a table straight away to the seat which was good. It seemed like they had made some changes and renovations. Last time I went it was cramped and a bit dull but now the interior looks quite vibrant. The table setup is still quite next to each other and if the restaurant is full there isn't much space to move in and out easily. I would definitely not recommend any parents with a small child who needs pram access and even disabled people. Food was as usual good. We ordered sheekh kabab and paneer in the starter which was delicious and the main was good too. Overall it's a good place and definitely worth visiting.

The most delicious curries, not the usual you would find from a local curry restaurant. All delicious! The service is great. Highly recommend

Love every visit here! Great food, fast and efficient service and nothing is too much trouble. By far, my favourite venue for Indian food. Staff are friendly and proactive. I love the biryani and a good choice of vegetarian options for my wife.

We did enjoy the food but note that it is on the spicy side and quite expensive (but then it is in Clifton). Staff were friendly and the restaurant wasn’t too loud.

Best Indian restaurant in Bristol to me. I loved the biryani here. Although I am no expert, I felt it had the right amount of rice and meat ratio, slightly spicy (as it should be), without making it lava hot. Nice atmosphere, although if you sit in the back of the restaurant, forget the internet as no signal whatsoever reaches there. Friendly staff, would visit again.

A beautiful place, lovely staff and delicious food. We were six people and we all liked it.

This place is pretty good. The food is a bit on the rich side. Also a real shame they don’t do dosa. Would make a great addition to the menu

Absolutely glorious. Delicious food, great service and an excellent atmosphere. Man was very happy

Really, really good night - fantastic food, great atmosphere, excellent service from Angel and the team - totally recommended!

The food was beautifully presented and the flavours were outstanding. Best meal ever. Staff and service also excellent and the chef seemed genuinely pleased when we thanked him 😃👏👏👏

Had fabulous evening food was very tasty although the mildest curry was spicy. Friendly & very efficient staff.

Nutmeg is a Gem. Simple as that. An absolutely fabulous Indian restaurant. The foods amazing, the atmosphere and setting are amazing and so is the staff and the service. Simple as that! Bravo!!!

Nutmeg is one of our favourite special occasion restaurants in Clifton Village. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, the cocktails are delicious and the food is heavenly with a fusion of unusual spices. If you don’t like hot food the staff will advise you, but would say go for a mild option, as even the medium dishes tend to be spicy.

Simply superb food. Innovative take on many dishes that added a twist - this is definitely a restaurant and not a curry house.

We have been wanting to try Nutmeg for a long time and we meet up with friends regularly to try the different restaurants Bristol has to offer. The restaurant is lovely and cosy and decorated beautifully, tables by the door however can be draughty at this time of year so we asked to move and the waiting staff were great and moved us up slightly. Food was delicious, however I have to say the whole meal felt very rushed (our table was booked for 8:45), we hadn't finished our starters and our plates were whisked away because we were told our mains were ready! Half way through our mains we were asked if everything was ok and asked if we wanted any desserts as the restaurant would be closing soon. I also asked for Gin and Lemonade and each time was served Gin and Tonic and one drink came with no gin in the glass. Don't get me wrong the staff were very attentive and the food is outstanding but the overall experience was hurried and we left feeling very rushed.

I went with my family, food was not cooked properly and charged us twice with price of drink mistakenly.

Here after a couple of pints in the Royal Oak ( great pub) with the lads ( combined age 285) - old style night out . This is a great restaurant, I used to think an up market Indian was pointless , but after experiencing this place a few times I have changed my mind . The quality of ingredients , the delicate spicing ,and contrasting flavours of the food here are super. Very nice popadoms and chutneys. Then a number of different curries and vegetables . Lots of contrasting tastes and no feelings of being blotted next day ! We had prawns , chicken Labrada and duck curries . Also very good nan bread . Good service in a really rammed but comfortable setting . 4 of us agreed things had moved on since the “meat” curry after 8 pints of Brains SA university days ( thank God).

Fantastic food, excellent service, slightly tight seating. Overall strongly recommended.

La comida era excelente, muy sabrosa. Tuve el cordero ahumado principal de curry y arroz al azafrán. Absolutamente delicioso, muy bien condimentado. Buen tamaño de porción. El menú no es típico de los restaurantes tradicionales indios. Buen ambiente y excelente servicio. Los precios son más caros que un restaurante tradicional indio, pero era una buena relación calidad-precio.

Visitamos Nutmeg para una comida familiar a petición de mi hijo (estudiante de 1 año de calle) que quería aprovechar una visita familiar para comer fuera. Pudimos reservar una mesa fácilmente en un momento que nos convenía a través de la página web. La bienvenida a su llegada fue cálida y a pesar de que el restaurante estaba ocupado, cuando los anfitriones vieron a uno de nuestros miembros caminar con un palo, nos habrían movido felizmente a una mesa de abajo si fuera necesario. El servicio era amable y eficiente y el menú era muy agradable - ofreciendo más variedad de cocina india que a menudo es el caso. Todos tuvimos diferentes platos principales - 3 verduras y 1 carne - y estábamos igualmente satisfechos con estos y los lados. La sorpresa final agradable fue el precio razonable de la factura al final de la noche. ¡Cuando lleguemos a Bristol, seguro que volveremos a visitarlo!

La comida era fantástica - moli de pescado absolutamente excelente! El servicio era excelente también - nuestro camarero era encantador, amable y muy servicial. ¡Qué pena que no recuerde su nombre! 10 / 10

Imran is the man! We were so full after all the food because it was unreal! I asked for a mint To help digest and bless him, Imran went out and got us some after eights!! The spot in bristol if you want to go out for good indian food

I have visited a few times and it's a lovely place for a meal. The food is excellent and the staff are so friendly and helpful. When I visited last weekend, I didn't like the main course I choose (personal preference, nothing wrong with the food) so they let me order two side dishes instead and didn't charge me any extra. It's definitely up there with my favourite restaurants in Bristol.

Second time we have been here with a large group. Service was absolutely amazing and food was absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend coming here for a quality speedy service and lovely well prepared food. Thank you Alex for making it extra special for my friends birthday!

One of our favourite in Bristol! Really high quality and fantastic flavours throughout the menu. Would always make sure to book a table as typically very busy!

Very underwhelming. Beef madras and shahi murgh was ok - it was very much like other decent takeaways across the UK. Aloo Chat flavours were great but lacked texture. Paneer sagwala tasted raw and stodgy. Did not feel good after this meal. Roti was also warmed and not fresh. Customer service was fantastic. Visited 12/10/24 @ 17:30

This is my third time at Nutmeg in as many years - the food service and atmosphere never disappoint! I look forward to my next visit to Bristol.

I had the lamb chops last night and Im still dreaming of it. It truly was a culinary experience and I'm usually one not to brag about food but this was something else. The duck was also next level, the meat was cooked perfectly and I finished every single little last bit of sauce. The place looks lovely and is very cosy. Can’t wait to go back.

Absolutely gorgeous food and the mocktails were delicious. My partner and I had the perfect meal there and it’s by far the best Indian restaurant I’ve been to. Cannot recommend more.

A pleasant neighbourhood restaurant with a selection of dishes from the Northern part of the Indian subcontinent. Generous portions and good quality ingredients. Thank you !

My Wife and I ate at Nutmeg in Clifton yesterday and we both found the food and service to be excellent. The waitress explained that my Beef Chennai dish is fairly hot spice wise but I still chose to go ahead. Yep, it was spicy but still flavoursome and not overpowered by heat. My Wife's Lamb Shank Curry was also very very nice. Top this off with lovely starters (Onion Bhaji and a Murg Bhatti) and a nice sweet and it was most enjoyable. Slight discrepancy with the final bill but that was a software glitch and all sorted out cordially. We will be back.😎. Oh, and the Independence Ale was also V nice ❤️

Very tasty starter and spinach kofta, and lovely cocktails

We went for dinner for my partners birthday 14/09/24, he'd been wanting to try it for ages and as we don't get the opportunity to go out much with kids and work, we were both really looking forward to it. The food and service were excellent, the waiting staff knew the menu well and were able to give good advice on what to order. There was a bit of a hold up with our mains, which, as is was a busy Saturday night, was fine, we were happy to wait. Staff came over a couple of times to apologise but it was no big deal, we were enjoying ourselves. The issue came later when we were asked if we would like dessert, I said I would like to look at the menu and the server replied that we "should bare in mind that we had to give the table back at 20:30" it was 20:10 at this point so we decided against it. It was very disappointing as this was caused by the hold up with our mains, through no fault of our own. I would have thought that they could make an allowance so that we could enjoy a dessert. Overall though, we thoroughly enjoyed our evening here, and will go again, just a shame about the dessert.

Don’t hesitate just go everything was first class Food was fantastic very tasty Service was spot on Well worth the cost although even this was reasonable

We recently dined at this fantastic Indian restaurant (the one in the centre, not Clifton) and we were blown away by it. The street food was absolutely delicious - bursting with flavour and perfectly spiced. Each dish was a delightful journey of tastes and textures with dishes that we’ve not seen before on a typical Indian restaurant menu. Another highlight was the outstanding service. Zach, Jenny and Alex were all superb - they went above and beyond to make our dining experience all the more memorable. We would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a more authentic Indian food experience!

Absolutely fantastic. Genuinely excellent food with high quality service. Families as well as groups. Properly good.

Fantastic food, by far the best Indian in Bristol. Don't go there if you want a standard chicken tikka. Go there if you want fantastic flavours, traditional freshly prepared and cooked food! Absolutely amazing curry's.

I had ordered through Deliveroo specifically saying that no dairy in any of the items as it said can be made vegan. Inspite of notes, there was yoghurt on top of the chat. Taste wise it’s okay. But I expected it to be better with notes mentioned.

Delicious food, friendly service and great atmosphere!

My wife & I had a wonderful lunch here, the food was gorgeous the Sevice was great. A delightful restaurant.

The vegan channa was deliciously flavorful. I was surprised it didn’t come with rice. I’m glad I ordered a garlic naan too then! Picking it up - must say the vibe in the restaurant was great. £10 + £4 seems like a good deal.

The staff and their service was excellent. They could not have been more accommodating and attentive. The food was really nice, we had a friend who didn’t really like spicy food, and me who really likes it. Everything tasted amazing - see my terrible photos of it. Everyone ate way too much and it was amazing. I would say it got really hot at our table in the back. Not sure the AC was firing on all cylinders - just being a bit picky.

Absolutely delicious and good service as well. If you are looking for the best Indian food in Bristol this is it.

This was the second time I have visited Nutmeg, and I was not disappointed. The food was all delicious, the drinks were amazing and the waiters were really friendly and made the experience very special. I will definitely be returning to Nutmeg!

This food is sensational, Everytime, faultless meal and so tasty. This is the best place to eat curry in Bristol! A real winner everytime. It is simply delicious. 5*****

Very good quality food Prices are on the higher range The atmosphere is impeccable 👌 Highly recommended

Simply Delicious ! From now on it will be my favourite Indian restaurant in Bristol ☺️

Food was nice. I did feel rushed, though. Waitress came to take our starter plates before we had finished.

I ate the Spinach Malaki Kofta and it was amazing! The sauce was increibly good!

Our first visit. Good dinning experience. A very good curry house. Tasty food, with good, quick service. highly recommended!

Food wonderful, staff lovely. We go regularly (and have had pretty much everything on the menu), highly recommended. One of our go to restaurants for any occasion (or excuse!)

Really delicious flavours, generous portions and excellent service. Really enjoyed our early evening meal. We also took home our leftovers!

Totally delicious food in this brightly coloured, welcoming Clifton gem - everything we ordered was fantastic. Unique flavours and expertly cooked dishes. Great, friendly and efficient service, with courses arriving promptly. Staff made a fuss of our three teens all celebrating their birthdays with ice cream plates to finish our supper.

Super delicious! Lots of vegetarian options and I highly recommend the aubergine and the chana but everything was wonderful!

The lovely young lady was amazing great customer service from her..hope she got our tip...food was perfect

One of the better restaurants in the posh areas of Bristol. A truly modern Indian. Great atmosphere in a chic setting, a bit pricey, like expected, but well worth it. The shank was coming out of the bone, beautifully cooked, so tender! Both curries we tried were delicious and just the right amount of spice. PS: you need to book a table; there is easy parking nearby

Really fantastic service from everyone on the team - we felt very welcome and looked after. As other reviews suggest, the back room can be a bit noisy so best for larger groups - we were only 3 wanting a quiet family dinner so asked if we could move to the front and our waiter did everything to accommodate. Food is delicious and really well presented - I found that duck breast is not the best thing to combine with Indian cuisine as the meat flavour drowns easily in the sauce. Everything else was delicious and spicy in just the right way.

Fantastic experience at Nutmeg Clifton. Food was excellent, Pork Vindaloo was exceptional,as was the Duck Chettinadu. Service was impeccable especially from the manager, sorry didn't get your name. Book ahead, it will be busy.

Food is tasty, satisfied our Indian food cravings. Nice ambiance and friendly staff. Bit pricey as expected for Clifton.

Delicious meal, friendly staff and great service, looking forward to returning in July for more celebrations.

Really nice Indian food (5 stars). A bit different to your standard fare. Just be aware, if you go with more than 4 you will likely be in the 'back room' and it is just so noisy there as it is too small. Update June24 - back as a couple and sat in the front. Much more pleasant. Very flavourful dishes.

beautiful spot with the best Indian food ever!! highly recommended.

We had a lovely meal, amazing food and service from John. Thank you! X

Food was very flavourful and well presented. This restaurant is well known and popular, and overall fantastic. But see the less good reviews for valid points - the backroom is for groups, over 4 and so so noisy because it is small. The condiments with the poppadoms are indeed small, but good. It can feel rushed, because they have to fit you into a 2 hour dining window. But service great. Ex Michelin food and cosy.

Excellent service. Limited menu compared with other curry houses but food was superb. Very lively very bait but very good

We have heard lots of good things about this place and wow... we werent disappointed. Amazing menu, great service, delicious food and we would return. Everything was full of Flavour and so yummy

Lovely food, good service, great location.

Exceptional food and service, we live on the East Coast but ALWAYS visit Nutmeg on our journeys to Devon and Cornwall. Fabulous.

Absolutely the best curry I've ever had, just amazing. Staff explained about the dished and were exceptional. A lovely experience

Extremely friendly staff and service. The food was great, the Pork Belly Vindaloo was amazing!! I would recommend Nutmeg. Considering it’s in Clifton Village the prices were also reasonable. I will definitely be going back.

Innovative take on Indian cuisine.

Nutmeg is one of my favourite restaurants I live in Gloucester and happily travel to eat here. The food is amazing the staff are friendly and always happy to help explain the menu.

The food was quite good but we felt the waiter was dismissive and rude when one of our party asked if a particular dish could be made less spicy (not unreasonably I thought) “We are not a curry house, all our dishes are made from scratch” he replied. Well, it shouldn’t be too hard to tone them down then! He could have suggested yogurt or ghee …it spoilt our evening which was a birthday celebration. We won’t be going back.

When your 9 year old eats through her heat threshold and enjoys it you know the food is good 😊 Great food and service

Booked online and all went well with pre-meal call to reconfirm our booking! Service was informative and attentive. Food was excellent. I would highly recommend!

This is my second visit to Nutmeg Clifton and the food was amazing! My friend and I had the Roast Duck breast in a coconut and curry leaf sauce which was delicious, the service was excellent with lovely touches such as wiping down the table after our plates had been cleared, thank you for a wonderful experience, will be back again(and again) 😊

Fully enjoyable, food, atmosphere and most important the service, amazing attentive staff and looks happy to help and very friendly.

Great service from Ismael and top quality food as usual! The best Indian food outside of India that I have ever had!

Great food !!!helpful staff slightly hurried with our meal we felt ( window frame was less than time stated) Wine priced at £40 pounds bit on high side to be honest but food made up for little negatives x

Absolutely delicious! Had Yakhami Gosht, a beautifully cooked Lamb dish. My friend had Hydrabad Biryani equally good with a shared Garlic Naan and Bombay Jeera Aloo. Would highly recommend this restaurant, not only for the food but the very efficient and friendly team of servers.

The Nutmeg in Clifton Bristol was 5 star. Very quirky and one off. Service excellent and very helpful. Food was the best yet, we are Brummies so Indian food is the norm but this excelled all expectations. Chicken biryani was outstanding. Definitely worth a visit, highly recommended.

this is a tough one . . . meet and greet = pretty average - the atmosphere generally was good, table are quite close together, the music (dodgy 80's 90's pop) was a bit weird - the staff were generally nice and pleasant. However, the food was SUPERB - very tasty indeed.

Without doubt the best curry restaurant in Bristol and beyond. Never let down. Attentive staff, great buzz, good value.

Don't know what to say about the restaurant other than the food and staff were unbelievably good. The end .

Delicious but very rich food, great atmosphere and really nice, helpful staff. Will definitely try to visit again when we are next in Bristol.

Fantastic service from knowledgable staff. Amazing menu with fantastic choice and everything tasted wonderful! We will be back! Thank you

So tasty it was unbelievable! Best Indian ever! Quick service, waitresses were lovely and welcoming and food was sooooooooo tasty 🤤

Spontaneously went in when we visited Clifton. Very nice restaurant and the food was delicious. We had Lamb and Chicken biriyani also some naan and fish. Recommend to visit.

It can be hard finding a place that has great food and amazing service and nutmeg surpassed my expectations. From the moment we walked in the staff were so attentive and friendly, mix that with the flavours in the dishes and it’s a 10/10 restaurant

The most stunning food, waiter was so knowledgable, great recommendations from him on wine and food, he knew his stuff !!!! Great service, great food, great for a veggie. Will go again Best presentation too

Love Nutmeg, we always go here when we have visitors. My go to is always Lamb Biryani. The cocktails are delicious. Price is reasonable!

Incredible food and excellent service. This is high level food delivered by a great team of people who are knowledgable and welcoming.

Over priced and rip-off 18£ and one wing peice in this biryani