Spicy Aroma in North Somerset

Spicy Aroma really tikka-d all the right boxes! The tikka masala was spot-on, with just the right kick, and the sides were so good I couldn’t resist a bit of everything. The service was amazing!! All the staff were super friendly and fast. Will definitely be back, we are regulars!!

Always a great night with fantastic food. Reassuring that when they're packed they don't rush the orders through or reduce the quality, but invite you to wait while having a beer and snacks. Been coming over a number of years and the quality of food has always been high.

Nice curry very good service by mitou very tasty curry.

Very good food and perfect service.

Curry as always was amazing. Best in Portishead. Great service and lovely looking waiters! Always return because of that!

Delicious food as always with exceptional suggestions from the waiters! Extra mints after food and a hot towel to finish 10/10

Went once and never looked back if you are looking for a Indian with great service and a amazing environment then look no further this is your place. Never need to look for a Indian again

food is so fab from here, however they often leave out items ordered, which can ruin dinner.

Food and service was spot on menu had a very good choice happily go again nice vibe the menu not over complicated and the starter side and mains deal is very good

Curry was cold had to reheat them in the oven. But still very tasty as usual.

Good food, very well looked after by all the team, would recommend.

We’d been here many times before, but this time we were a group and they accommodated us late, and that was wonderful as most places close their kitchens early. The place is nice and clean, the service accurate, they really look after you. Food is good, fresh and plentiful. We could never finish it all, you’re always taking some home for the next day!

Food was not cooked, chicken was pink inside, very disappointed as we've had food before which was good.

Had a lovely curry will definitely be back if your after a very hot curry I can recommend the lamb Achari meat was tender and plenty of it

The food is wonderful and very generous with portions. The staff are attentive without being intrusive and so helpful. The place itself has modern decor and is very clean.

I usually have a fairly good experience here, the food is very good. I've been visiting for over 15 years and currently go every month. I've had big birthday meals here and also work team nights out. When I visit with family one of us usually pays and another leaves a cash tip. Tonight while I was splitting the bill with a friend the member of staff tried to get me to pay more than I'd agreed. He called me calculating and instructed me to leave a tip next time! It was an odd night, the restaurant was empty and within 45 minutes the meal was finished. Anyway, I was so embarrassed to be spoken to like that I didn't know what to do so left quickly. They didn't get their tip and I'm afraid there won't be a next time as I can't face going back.

Very tasty curry. Was having a work celebration with over twenty people and the food and service was excellent.

Attracted in by the delicious aromas as we walked past. Could not fault the curries, in fact my partner said the special was the best curry she had ever had. Lovely filling meals at a good price. Will come back again when next in the area.

Ordered a takeaway online on one of the busiest days of the year and it was ready within 30 mins.

We had booked a table for 7.15pm but when we arrived we had to wait for a table to be ready for us. It took ages for our order to be taken and we eventually got our starters around 8.15. Our mains turned up at 9.00pm! We found the food to be bland and it all tasted the same. It was very disappointing! The service wasn't brilliant either. Will try somewhere else next time.

We had a Tuesday night takeaway as we often do. The food arrived 45 minutes late, cold and had a burnt taste to it. This is not what usually happens but we won't be ordering any time soon!

had strange taste to the curry. also strange texture to the chicken tikka.

I can highly recommend this place. The food was great 👍 Nice decor and atmosphere. We chose the banquet menu. You get the full choice of the menu. For the starter we had the lamb chops and tikka fish crispy balls. I had the lamb bhuna it was very tasty and the lamb was succulent.

Great food, lovely flavours and so much of it!!! Great meal.i couldn’t finish everything. But it was totally amazing. Second visit and will be back.

The food is always lovely but the delivery lets them down. The time always ends up increasing followed by further delayed messages. The food does arrive hot though.

Amazing food, so tasty and fresh. Definitely our go to indian!

A typical Bangladeshi restaurant with standard menu.

Tasty, delicious dishes. Seriously a really great takeaway. My kids love the Butter Chicken. Sis in law has the tikka, brother had the pathia. All were enjoyed thoroughly. Paneer dishes also great.

Always very tasty but it was exceptionally good this evening! Well done!! 👏

Had to ring up to chase the order showing on app as delivered not great

It still hasn’t arrived even though it says it’s been delivered on the app

Very tasty but would have benefitted from being a bit warmer when delivered

Very disappointed in the quality of food unfortunately. We found the “special” to be inedible, tough chicken and flavours not balanced. Masala fries incredibly soggy. Tikka masala and Dhansak were ok.

Always a lovely meal whether we eat in or take away.

Really poor Lamb Balti, not up to the usual good standard. Very disappointed.

Lovely curry. Will defo order again 👍🏼

Our takeaway regular. Chicken dishes always flavoursome and cooked well. Good rice. Friendly service.

Spicy Aroma is a culinary gem that exceeds expectations on every front. The staff here goes beyond mere service, embodying warmth and hospitality that make you feel truly valued. Their attentiveness enhances the overall dining experience, ensuring that your visit is not just a meal but a delightful journey. The culinary offerings at Spicy Aroma are nothing short of exceptional. Each dish is a testament to the chef's expertise, presenting a symphony of flavors that cater to diverse palates. Whether you're a spice connoisseur or prefer milder options, the menu provides a perfect balance, with every bite leaving a lasting impression of authenticity and quality. Beyond the culinary delights, the restaurant's decor is a visual treat. The ambiance is thoughtfully designed, striking a harmonious balance between modern aesthetics and traditional charm. This attention to detail enhances the dining atmosphere, making it an ideal setting for both intimate dinners and celebratory gatherings. Spicy Aroma isn't just a restaurant; it's an immersive experience where the combination of excellent staff, delectable food, and appealing decor creates a memorable fusion of flavors and ambiance. For those seeking a culinary adventure coupled with genuine hospitality, Spicy Aroma is a must-visit destination that consistently delivers on its promise of an exceptional dining experience.

What an amazing excellent venue with first class food service and value for money. We were advised about promotional offerings to benefit from value for money menu. The food itself was tasty and filling with the venue providing take away containers so no food was wasted. Can’t wait for next opportunity to visit and recommended for visitors to the area.

Very good, very nice. One pound fish.

Friendly driver, tasty food. Arrived hot and on time, very delicious madras and rice. Really happy 😊

This was our first visit to this restaurant. The service was efficient and friendly. We enjoyed our menu choices.

Tasteless. Prawn purée came without a Chapati.

45 mins late and food cold when arrived.

Absolutely delightful food, really friendly,helpful staff, very nice decor.

Best Indian in the area by far 👌 Well worth a visit 👍

Great for parking and table available to book at short notice Good selection of meals and drinks Always available for take away service

Thieves and fraudsters - charged for drinks that never arrived at the table, and vegetable dishes magically became pricier meat dishes on the bill (vegetable korma on bill as chicken) This restaurant clearly cannot handle groups of more than 4. I personally paid £22 for a meal that on their menu should have cost £17.95. Service was quite poor to boot - tonic water served warm for some reason and about 50% of the dishes were not correct. I know large groups are hard but it's not difficult to write a list and stick to it.

My chicken tikka was very watery and my Nan bread tasted undercooked

Brilliant as always! Very tasty and can’t recommend enough! 👍👍👍👍

Another fabulous meal, last night. Food was tasty, plentiful and very good value. Staff are attentive and pleasant.

Order from here a lot, and eaten in a few times too. Absolutely worth the money. One of the nicest tikka masala (my favourite dish) I've ever had and the other curries I've tried have also been very nice too!!

Excellent food, great service, nice atmosphere. Very good all round. Will return. Plenty of parking.

Excellent from start to finish. Timely service, well priced delicious food. We were a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed the meal

Fantastic food with amazing flavours.

First off I have to say the food was excellent but that is the only plus point. The service and attitude of the majority of staff was awful, we had to wait 1.15 hours to get our starters despite asking several times and being told it was on it’s way out, we asked for a jug of water 4 times and then had to go to the bar to fetch it ourselves and we had to clear dirty plates ourselves moving them onto a spare table. We were not on our own - 1 table had put their coats on to leave when their food came out and to cap it all they tried to charge for 2 bottles of wine when we’d only had one

Fab food, great service and good atmosphere....10 out of 10

Excellent food and great service, best in Portishead.

Really nice food and quick delivery on a Friday night

Very good, and I enjoyed everything

Best curry I’ve had for a long time! Would highly recommend, we will certainly be regulars now 👍

Great food, great delivery service. Thanks guys.

Actually very good, good price service and food was very good.

I ordered, mix grill, fish pakora and lamb biryani. Unfortunately, lamb in the mixed grill was really hard and soaked in oil. I’m surprised why?? It’s a grill so suppose to be oil free. The lamb biryani was ok. The service was gr8 but I do think they need to improve the taste of their grill items.

On time, exactly correct. Lovely quality. Nice quantity. We were very happy. Thank you. We shall be back. Keep it up.

Food ready on time and quality was very good, very tasty and plentiful

Nice place, food lovely. Wine was absolutely horrible! And quite a long time waiting for food.

Great food, arrived earlier then scheduled and all still nice and hot!

Food was nearly half an hour late and items were missing from order!

Having been loads of times, we went for my husbands birthday, the ambiance has disappeared and I’m guessing it has different owners from our past great experiences, along with the warm decor. There were two huge parties and had we been told we would have gone somewhere else. It was too noisy to hear what was being said by our waiter and when we finally got our starter it went decidedly down hill. Couldn’t get another drink and waited nearly 45 minutes for our main course. Not the best customer service, they were fairly rude, and it turned into chaos as some of the people were sending food back for being cold, the chief honcho was barking orders at the waiters. Mine wasn’t that hot but I knew we’d never get home if I sent it back. There seemed to be no atmosphere in there at all. It used to be so good. Doubt we’ll go back.

Superb place, fabulous banquet night dinner. Good atmosphere, excellent service, nice pint of kingfisher. Could not fault it and recommended highly to everyone, you really must visit

Very disappointing, have ordered a few times but this food was very late & stone cold.

Whilst delivery was slightly longer than expected, it was worth the wait. Food was delicious

Having visited Spicey Aroma on many occasions always a good meal never disappoints

I recently dined at Spicy Aroma, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. The moment I entered the restaurant, I was struck by the luxurious and welcoming ambiance that surrounded me. The environment was so pleasant that I immediately felt at ease, and the staff's warm and hospitable nature only added to the overall experience. Speaking of the staff, it was evident that they were incredibly well-trained and knowledgeable about the menu, as they provided us with excellent service throughout our meal. I was also delighted to find that there was free parking available within the restaurant area, which made my visit all the more convenient. When it came to the food, my kids and I were blown away by the delicious flavors and aromas that we experienced. The Chicken Tikka was an absolute hit with the little ones, while I personally fell in love with the Fish Tikka, which I tried for the first time. We also tried the Bhindi Bhaji and Tarka Dal, both of which were cooked to perfection and complemented by the soft, plain Naan. Although the food portions were slightly smaller compared to other restaurants, I must say that the quality of the dishes more than made up for it. I would highly recommend making a reservation in advance, as the restaurant was quite busy when we visited. Overall, I would definitely recommend a visit to Spicy Aroma to anyone looking for a luxurious dining experience with delicious food and excellent service.

Great food, shame about the service. It's the first place I've eaten at that insisted we keep cutlery between starters and mains. Our waiter brought our mains, gave one plate then walked away to deal with other customers and then started serving them! When he came back there were no serving spoons for the sides that were being shared amongst our group. When we asked for spoons for them we were told to use our individual spoons. The waiter eventually agreed to give us serving spoons but then, again, walked away to serve other people. In the end I had to get them myself. To cap it all we waited ages for the table to be cleared and only got there by attracting the attention of the guy behind the bar. If they were full and run off their feet I could understand it but they were only about half full. I'd definitely get the food here again, but only as takeaway.

Best Indian I have had in the Bristol area. Food was delicious, zero complaints. Only feedback I can give is that the service not be as rushed. Not even a minute after we sat we were asked what drinks we would like and the pace was maintained throughout our time. Food can take a while to come out but this is also based on how busy the restaurant is. Definitely recommend on a weekday night.

Lovely experience. First time ever going here and had a very warm welcome and a wonderful first time. Beautiful tasty food. Will definitely have to visit again!

Ready at allocated collection time, service was friendly and food was great.

Twenty minutes late, but that didn’t include the 1 hour 40 minutes delivery time, so two hours in all. This was early evening so not at peak time. Food finally arrived but had to be reheated. There are better restaurants out there. This was another chance after I swore never to use them again four years ago. Nothing has changed.

It took 2 hours to come and was cold

Good food always fresh never disappointed, was a bit quiet for a Friday night, but the takeaway part looks very busy

Awesome as always! A really great Chicken Bhuna!

The food was very good, but we had to wait over an hour for it. We ordered the takeaway and were told it would be ready to collect in half an hour, however I think they didn't start cooking it until we arrived to pick it up at the time it was supposed to be ready, as we then had to wait a further 35 minutes!

Ordered delivery via app, delivery due between 30-45 minutes. At 1 hour called and asked when could we expect food, 10 minutes they said. Another 30 minutes still no food, called again to be told they were busy and they were dealing with those in restaurant! Again 10 minutes. Finally arrived 20 minutes later. 1 poppadom even though we had ordered for 6 people! Food very disappointing as well, minimal meat in the curry mainly thin sauce not at all what we expected. This isn’t the first time this has happened but tried again in case last experience a one off. Sadly not, so won’t be using them again. Not even an offer to refund any money over £100 order. Lost our custom for good.

Ordered 6;50 said it would come 7:50 it's now 8;35 pm and still not here! Heading up to two hours since order.

Food quality was awful and the order took 1 hour and 25 minutes to arrive when the restaurant is 5 minutes down the road. Rang twice and was told twice it was 5 minutes away which was not true.

Food was lovely but took an hour and a half

New owners have caused this once great place to go downhill and fast. I have used this restaurant for many years however tonight is my last visit. The last three visits I have had to wait over 20 minutes past my takeaway collection time. Tonight I witnessed one poor chap ask three times when his food would be ready as he had waited over 30 minutes past his collect time and each time he was ignored. It wasn’t even that busy for eat-in. I could hear others that sat waiting also commenting on how the place has gone downhill fast. We have noticed that the food has changed quality considerably since the new year and will now be taking our business to one of Portishead’s other establishments.

Good service and food was delicious

Great food cosy warm atmosphere friendly staff

Visited this Indian restaurant with my 2 young children one week day evening. The atmosphere, cleanliness, food and service was outstanding. Highly recommend.

Not impressed this time. It was very slow wait time and when it finally arrived it was barely even warm 😮‍💨 the chutney sizes and quality have shrunk too! 🫤 Not happy, will be trying a different Indian next time

Absolutely fabulous for food, service...everything!

Regular take-away customer but decided to visit for an evening meal. Proved to be a good decision! Food was excellent albeit service a little slow. However staff very friendly and relaxed atmosphere so no real issue. Happy to go again!

Love their chicken. Whatever they leave it to marinate in is amazing.

What can I say, took 40 mins to get drinks, even longer for our meals, meals were lukewarm at best. Poor service and food was not up to srandard.

Absolutely delicious food. Its tasty and generous, and the restaurant has got a nice atmosphere/decor, nice and spacious. Highly recommend!

The food was fresh and delicious, the delivery a little late!

Food was delivered hot and it tasted delicious. Would def order again.