Spice Up Your Life in Bristol, City of

went here with family had a amazing day in Bristol all decided to go to spice up your life for a authentic Indian dining experience really good service and amazing food really enjoyed it definitely be back when in Bristol

Can't believe I've only just tried here, the owner said he's been operating here for 29 years! Great tasting food and has a loyalty card service which is always nice. Tender meat, fluffy rice and fresh naan at a reasonable price. I paid £25 for two curry's, two rice, a naan, 2 poppadum, chai tea and a bottle of water. Now think what you would pay in urban tandor, nutmeg or 4500 miles from deli!

Good value for money, lots of meat in the servings. There are some pretty spicy options as well

This is my favourite spot for a quick & tasty lunch in the market! The staff are always so friendly (love chatting about their recipes & their story!) & you get a really decent portion for your money. If you're a spice-lover, I can't recommend their Atomic Bhaji enough, and they have a fantastic selection of vegan/veggie options! :)

Very helpful service, explaining the dishes and what complemented what. Hot means hot, beware the chilli peppers 🌶 unless you like your heat! Tasty meal, comes with poppadoms, we didn't really need the naan bread we ordered.

Amazing food with great flavour, prepared and presented with care by a family business who have been serving Bristol for almost 25 years..... they are doing it right, offering great food at good value. Thank you.

Excellent place to get some lunch! Every food is very tasteful. Everything is freshly made. The staff are extremely kind and helpful. Value for money!

Amazing street food style munch. Food was banging and service was top draw.

Food was full of flavour & we really enjoyed it. Nice service as well

Very tasty dinner. Thank you for accommodating me as I arrived close to closing time. I really enjoyed the food! :)

This place is insane, best curry in Bristol and I’ve tried a lot of them.

Great curries, good value and friendly service

Best curry in Bristol always has been, always will be. The consistency, quality, value & service it really is second to none.

Four of us lads on an ale pub crawl … we love the food court in St Nicholas Market but hadn’t found this Curry House. Very friendly, attentive service. Nice selection of curries at very reasonable prices too ! We loved the Goat Curry !!

I have been coming to this Gem of a restaurant for many years. Fantastic authentic cuisine. The staff and atmosphere is great.

I’ve been dining here for years now and have never been disappointed with the tasty food, fast service and reasonable pricing. Get there for 12ish if you require indoor seating. Quick note for coriander haters - make sure you request yours without if you’re that way inclined as it tends to get out on by default :)

Good curries and Naan. Round it off with a sweet chai latte which will remind you of the train serves in clay cups on the railway stations of India. Very efficient and prompt service with a smile.

Excellent vegan food, outstanding value for money. Opted for the vegan 'meal deal'. Staff are lovely, food is gorgeous.

Went there with family, had lunch, tried chicken curry, lamb curry, daal and Allo Gobi, with Naan and rice , absolutely amazing authentic taste..highly professional staff.. Will go there again when in Bristol..highly recommended 👌 👍 🙂

Briliant food great staff no complaints

Really good, I got the veggie curry and it was delicious. Friendly staff and good vibe!

Late lunch there today, two fabulous tasty curries with rice and a poppadum for £15. We loved it,but next time we’ll definitely add a naan bread as we wanted just a little bit more.

Having visited this small family-run establishment for what must have been over 15 years, it only just occurred to me to to post a review. On your visit you'll likely meet the husband and wife owners. There's a wide range of freshly cooked dishes and side dishes which are on display and you can take-away or sit-down (including some outside tables). I love their spicy curries which whilst hot have a great flavour. There are a number of food stalls at St Nick's but Spice Up Your Life is definitely my favourite.

@racheljohnson I’ve been coming to Spice up your life for many years now, and these curries are always absolutely incredible. I’m very shocked you are comparing them to microwaveable weatherspoons curry. These prices are very normal for around Bristol and with the amount of food you are getting I think it is a fantastic price. I can’t recommend this place enough.

@racheljohnson I disagree I got a korma the same day and it was exquisite, I think you should get checked for corona if you couldn’t taste it as it was extremely tasty. Comparing it to weatherspoons FROZEN curries is ridiculous as at spice up everything is cooked with fresh ingredients and all have very unique tastes which you will not get anywhere else.

Very average Indian I’m afraid. Just got chicken bhuna, chicken korma and also naan. Quite disappointed to be honest. The price is a bit steep and the flavour just isn’t there. The korma was watery and had no taste at all. The chicken wasn’t that good either. Almost as though it was made by an amateur at home. I’m not sure if it was because it was right before they close or what. I wish we had saved our money and eaten the curry at Wetherspoons which is more tasty and a lot cheaper!

The home of the best Indian food in Bristol! Don't let the tiny kitchen fool you - somehow Suki cooks hundreds of delicious meals every week. Our favourites are the Chicken Bhuna, Methi Chicken, and the tandoori chicken wraps, but we've never had anything that wasn't brilliant. The vegan curries and the pakoras and naan are great, too. Highly recommended!

I ate from here for the first time today after coming across them on Facebook. I had the curry meal deal which was £7 for a curry, rice and a poppadom. I also added a can of coke and one of the biggest, soft naan breads ever for the grand total of £11.40. Not bad at all! I have to say the bonus of this place is that it's open all day so if you fancy a curry for lunch like I did, then you can!. The curry was very flavourful, my only comment would be that the chicken was dry. Like overly dry.... But your going to get that when it's not freshly made, but for the convenience I can completely forgive this and enjoyed it no less. I'd probably go for the lamb next time though. If it hadn't been lunch I'd of probably ordered some of their sides/starters too, as they looked great but I just wouldn't of been able to finish it all alone on a Saturday lunchtime 😂. I will definitely eat here when in town from now on!

Fantastic little spot in St Nick's market for authentic chai, samosa, vegan food.

Had the vegan special for £5. Really decent sized portion with rice and poppadoms too. Quick service but not much chat!

Always hits the spot, tasty curries and nice owners - have never had a bad meal here! My favourite is the curry with chicken on the bone, so tender and a really decent portion size.

Love coming here when I’m in the city, vegan curry is always 💥 and I’m not even a vegetarian.

A must visit if you are in the area. Each curry I have ordered has been incredible! Friendly staff, good portion size and very tasty food.

I'm actually sat in here now as we speak after many of visits to this little gem of Bristol! I just had the most amazing vegan curry I have ever tasted, followed by a eye watering atomic onion bhaji! The food is gorgeous and the place is clean and you get your meal quick! If anyone is in bristol and want excellent value for money and great quality food then definitely come here!!!!

Wife had the chicken curry and I had the goat curry. The wife said her chicken curry was delicious. My goat curry was also very tasy but there did seem to be a lot of bone in it! Will visit again!

Choose two meat curry only cost 7.9. Very big portion. Taste is good but not excellent.

Our first food stop in Bristol....simply fantastic. Pilau rice, goat curry and poppadams....great food and service. Would definitely visit again.

I've eaten here a few times and today was just as delicious as before. Lamb Methi with an onion bhajee, washed down with their incredible mango lassi (my favourite drink!) - what's not to like? Looks and tastes like restaurant food but for less than £10 for the lot, such an affordable treat. I can't recommend it highly enough!

Delicious curries with the perfect level of spice, real heartwarming food. Good value, generous portions. The owner is really friendly. There are options for veggies and coeliacs. Love love love this place!

I was visiting the UK for my first time and the staff here let me taste the butter chicken-like curry (authentic, no sugar added) before purchasing, and then I found I didn't have enough cash so they let me go away to get money to buy the entries I wanted (samosa etc). I couldn't find someone to give me cash out so I returned and they let me have my purchase even though I didnt have enough change! Superb and friendly service!

Went for lunch and paid less than £10 for a Lamb Curry with rice, pappadam and a diet coke. What was not to like about that?

Si desea mantenerse alejado de la comida de plástico disponible en el centro de la ciudad principal, bájese en la calle Nicks Market. El área de comida es una experiencia real y le ofrecerá los mejores almuerzos en Bristol a un precio razonable. Hay un ambiente real aquí. 'Dale sabor a tu vida' es un gran ejemplo que sirve comida maravillosa. El curry y genial y el Nan recién cocinado es imprescindible. Pruebe la envoltura de nan si desea permanecer lleno todo el día o genial para compartir. Los sabores son increíbles y los precios te hacen sentir que tienes un gran valor. El personal también es muy útil si necesita sugerencias. Prueba este lugar

how many times I have been here, but it never disappoints. Run by a lovely couple, Bill and Zuki (not sure I spelt that right) - all home cooked, just rock up on the day and see what they have.

I really enjoyed the curry I had from here and the bahji - both really good, very spicy but I enjoy that so it wasn't an issue. This is now my first port of call when I want to eat at the market.

Fantastic Place to eat in the city. Always a pleasure to eat here. Great prices and tasty food.

Buying lunch for work means a naan bread wrap filled with one of their home made curries. Well spiced, well cooked and unflagging service make this a superb choice for lunch - you can buy a plate of food and sit in as well

Encontré este lugar en el mercado donde unos 6 - 8 curries eran diferentes que aportan un burbujeante lejos aroma increíble y no podíamos resistir a pesar de ya haber un curry de la noche anterior! Mi marido tenía un jalfrezi con aubegine bhsjiand tuve la mezcla de lentejas y vegetales vegetariana con salsa de curry. Tanto servida con arroz y poppadom y comimos en el cálido en las mesas de madera en el mercado real con cubiertos, lo cual era una ventaja. Chai latte teníamos a regarlo estaba delicioso y todo por menos de 20 libras por 2. Altamente recomendado.

Sin protestar, sin lujos, comida India street café. Scran barato y satisfactorio y cinco libras de arroz, un sabroso calabacines, guisantes y patatas y curry, poppadom chole. Justo lo que necesitas para recargar baterías antes de continuar examinando el bazar que está calle Mercado Nick's....

Best curry I've had so far in Bristol. Properly spiced and authentic flavours.

Amazing curry will be back highly recommend!!

Toller Markt, Waren aller Art gibt es in der überdachten Markthalle, draußen in den Straßencafés und an den Ständen feine Kulinarien aus aller Welt.

I discovered this place by accident while wandering aimlessly and was very glad I did...the proprietor is chatty and told me that Ed Milliband once ate here...but I stayed nonetheless...the Jalfrezi was absolutely delicious and the latter good too...I will be back...

Stopped by here a few days ago for a quick lunch time snack. Selected the atomic pakoras as the ingredients were mostly vegetables and spices. Boy, do they live up to their name, they are very spicy indeed, but full of flavour. Served up with two chapattis and some pickle, a great little snack. The curries on that day looked mouth watering, but with an evening meal already planned they will have to wait another day.

Very friendly, nice selection of dishes, also quite healthy as no ghee etc used. I had goat curry and this was excellent, I also enjoyed the Lamb Samosas. My son particularly enjoyed the Tikka Massala

Really good value for a day time meal. Superb selection of Indian food, including great veggie/vegan options. Speedily served and good size portions. A lunchtime favourite!

If you're a curry lover GO HERE!! Absolutely lovely. I had the lamb curry, wasn't too spicy had just enough of a kick but the flavours were excellent. And the lamb was soft and tender they had obviously cooked it for ages. I've been to a few places in the market now but this rates as the best so far.

I'm a massive fan of Indian food and working so close to St Nicks I often eat at the various stalls there. Looks are deceiving here as it always looks and smells great and tempts me back in time and time again but invariably i am left disappointed by what is a very average, bland curry with very greasy sides.It's also fairly pricey in comparison to other local places so I feel they need to up their game

Absolutely the best keema I've ever had, keema wraps are a stroke of genius - if that sounds like too much then you haven't tried one! For me that's a particular standout, but honestly all their food is amazing, and the staff are pretty good given it's little more than a stall. Only wish I'd started going earlier

I've become a regular for lunches. The curries are great and very good value, with friendly quick service.

This place really doesn't look like much but the food is fresh and delicious, the staff are friendly and the prices are low. There is seating outside and undercover too.

Found this place after a little aunt through St Nicks Market. Great food, friendly service. Not much to look at though so, bring some good company !! ;-)

Fourth visit and as usual the food was excellent, its a bit like indian home cooking! Also the vegi optiom was delicious!!!

Always eat here when in St Nicks market and sometimes make the excuse to come here anyway. Food has always been great and tremendous value. Theres a choice of mains, including a vegan option, and the staff know exactly whats in all the dishes if you have any allergies. Interesting and tasty sides and breads to accompany.Really fast too!

Have eaten here many times and the food is always amazing. There is so much choice in St Nicks Market and this is definitely in my top three.

The service was polite, fast "2mins" and the food amazing.. well done for serving a lovely tasting meal. Will gladly re-visit.

Loved their dishes, they were delicious and very affordable. Tables are inside St Nicholas Market and outside on the street. Service was prompt and courteous, amount of food was more than sufficient to satisfy our hunger. Dishes are not too spicy, so don't be afraid to try them!

Stopped off after walking round Bristol for a quick snack and was very pleased we did. Home cooked Chicken sag and Fenugreek Lamb were really spicy and great value at 5.99 with rice and a popadom. Ate outside in the sun topping up the tan. Good experience all round

These tasty curries at good prices are just what you need for a day out walking around Bristol. You wouldn't expect finesse in a market cafe and the place is basic. However, we ate outdoors in the sun, watching the world go by, the plates were filled, and the food delicious. The lassi is great too.