Urban Tandoor in Bristol, City of

good food and really lovely people

Excellent food with great recommendations.

Food was delicious and service was top tier! Genuinely so kind. Will absolutely come back and recommend to everyone.

Amazing food, good atmosphere and lovely staff!

A very good restaurant for nice meals and gatherings

Delicious food, fantastic staff. Incredible social media.

Incredible food from the staff at urban tandoor! 6 popadoms was not enough, I must have more. If you’re in Bristol and want a great authentic curry, you can’t go wrong at urban tandoor.

I’ve never been a big fan of cliché. But, as fate would have it, on a sodden Friday night in Bristol, I found myself stumbling around the city centre with three other men of a certain vintage doing exactly that. Four middle-aged blokes looking for a curry house after one too many pints. It was like a scene from a mid-90s ITV sitcom nobody asked for. We’d actually booked another curry house—one of those joints with a name like “Royal Old India Garden of Saffron Fusion” or something equally ludicrous. But upon arrival, we found it shuttered. Permanently, as it turned out. Possibly dodging a bullet there, though the bullet had already been loaded by the third pint. And so, disorientated and feeling more than a little Alan Partridge, we staggered around the corner and—there it was—the bright, gaudy, frankly irresistible neon of Urban Tandoor. The name rang a faint, social media-shaped bell in the booze-addled recesses of my brain, mostly thanks to those brilliantly silly viral videos they pump out online. Proof, if ever you needed it, that a TikTok video and a catchy song is all it takes to drag four grown men into your restaurant. Inside, it was heaving. Utter carnage. But the staff, slick and smiling, found us a table with the efficiency of a NATO airlift. Four pints of lager appeared almost as quickly as we sat down—because of course. And when they asked us, a few gulps in, if we wouldn’t mind shifting to another table to make space for a larger group, well, I almost admired the chutzpah. We moved without protest. This is the modern world. Agile dining. Now, I’ll admit the details start to blur after this point (there’s a reason food critics usually eat sober), but I do remember that the menu was refreshingly un-clapped-out. None of your chicken tikka masala and fluorescent korma clichés. Instead, I lazily asked our waiter—who had the reassuring air of a man who knows exactly what’s good and exactly what’s not—to decide for me. He brought me lamb. Something wonderfully spiced and gorgeously unctuous. It was superb. That much I remember. Probably the only thing I remember. The night, inevitably, rolled on to yet another bar round the corner where, after another nightcap or three, I realised I’d left my sunglasses back at Urban Tandoor. I staggered back, full of curry and self-loathing, only to find the staff standing there, smiling, sunglasses in hand. Like they knew. Like they always know. Urban Tandoor is not your dad’s curry house. It’s not your dad’s dad’s curry house. It’s a living, breathing example of how Indian food in Britain has thrown off its old-school curry house shackles and become something brighter, spicier, cleverer and—yes—better. Great food, impeccable service, and a sense of humour about it all. And the next morning, even with the dull throb of lager, I knew: it wasn’t just the hype. It’s the real deal.

Lovely staff, decent pricing for what you get. food was lovely, would recommend.

Food was lovely, service was great!

Like the curry here and the prawns are good as well. Also enjoy the drinks and ice cream. And the service is great!

Lovely staff, food was stun !!!!!! Deffo coming again. Affordable too!

Always love this place. Fantastic food and service, never disappoints 🙏😍

I stumbled across this restaurant after leaving a gig and I can honestly say I was completely wowed! What a place, and the food, oh my word it was incredible. Without doubt the best meal I’ve had anywhere in a long time. I spend some decent money on food and visit Michelin restaurants on a regular basis but this was something very unexpected. I rarely leave reviews but this has to be shared. The staff were brilliant too and very accommodating. Would recommend to anyone.

Lovely restaurant and delicious food

Had the lamb shank - it was very tasty. Very friendly staff. Would recommend.

The food exceeded expectations when we went for dinner today. All the classic dishes were on the menu. We ordered several for the table, masala, paneer, rice and nan. Each dish was full of flavour and out in really good time. Service was great, I'd highly recommend to anyone and will happily eat there again. Thanks a bunch!

Amazing food, beautifully spiced and very fresh! Very friendly staff. Would really recommend!!!

Genuinely exceptional. Came here having seen the silly tiktoks expecting fairly standard curry house food, and was utterly blown away by everything we had (a lot!). Fantastic service from friendly staff, big portions and left feeling very satisfied indeed. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat ❤️

Amazing food, really nice place

Delicious food, particularly enjoyed the Guinea fowl, lamb, and Bombay aloo. Gorgeous restaurant and will be back to sample more of the menu!

The best curry house I have been to, and Ibe tried some great spots. The naan, immaculate, the curry, sublime, the onion bhajis, one of a kind. And they serve kingfisher, need I say more. I'll be back, for sure

Didn’t book and was really happy they accommodated us ❤️ as they became busy and loud, it was my son’s birthday, wanted to come here for a while, ordered off the vegan menu, we love curry but neither of us could eat our mains, one of the sides was also hot but ok for my son not for me as mouth on fire for sometime and the other side was delicious, yep some firey biryani and Dhansak going on there, not quite the birthday meal I had in mind, obviously didn’t take remains home so turned out pretty expensive too

We had a fantastic time, food amazing and very thoughtful touches from the staff who provided bonus drinks and a lovely pudding to celebrate our wives' baby shower. Can't wait to come back!

Nice place, a bit dark inside but the food is excellent 👌

Amazing place, beautiful decor beautiful service and beautiful food!!

amazing food and drinks and excellent service

Absolutely amazing! Best Indian in Bristol such fast service too!

Had an absolute amazing meal here! My parents can to visit me in Bristol and love a curry so this was the obvious choice. The food was amazing (as always) and Barath’s service was 10/10, looking toward to my next visit to this excellent curry house.

Delicious food, quick service, polite and friendly staff, reasonably priced, good portion sizes and a great atmosphere. 5 stars

Fabulous food, lovely atmosphere, lovely staff - can't recommend enough!! Go !!!

I discovered Urban Tandoor on Instagram a few years ago and after visiting Bristol for the first time yesterday, I had to go! It didn’t disappoint with amazing service with really unique and fantastic food, highly recommend.

Food is delicious! Price is reasonable! Service is fast and music/atmosphere is brilliant. You can’t go wrong

We came here for out anniversary - travelled from Birmingham. The atmosphere was so chilled out and the staff are really friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely amazing. 11/10 - would recommend to anyone and everyone who loves food!

Fantastic place with wonderful staff and amazing food and drink ❤️ will 100% be back for more

Absolutely loved the food! Perfect destination for great Indian food!

Had a lovely meal, the staff were great, the food was incredible

Excellent food and very quick service, especially for the time and number of other diners. Would totally recommend and will be returning!

Not a huge fan of Indian food, my fiancé insisted we go since it is her favorite and let me tell you this place did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious

We visited this place after enjoying their TikToks. The food and service were both excellent. I had a chickpea and tofu curry and my partner had a chicken tikka masala - both were lovely, as were the sides. We will definitely come back!

Really good joint, been coming for years. Highly recommend

It was my 50th birthday treat from the lads at work,food was really nice,lighting was dark hard to see but I went there to eat very friendly rushed towards the end

Went to Whiteladies Rd Urban Tandoor. The food was delicious, it tasted really clean and fresh. All 5 of us really enjoyed it. Service was great too. I'd definitely go again and have been recommending it to friends.

Delicious food and excellent service!

Great meal. Lovely restaurant. Very clean and welcoming. Love the restaurant design and vibe.

Excellent food and the waiters are really helpful!

Lovely food, welcoming service and good value

Excellent food, whole experience lived up to my expectations! Very big fans of the TikTok page! Staff were wonderful and made my sisters birthday a special one! Very impressed and will return

Wow, this place is amazing. Really cool atmosphere and the food was brilliant. Not your average Indian restaurant. 10/10

Stunning food and great service. Lamb fell off the fork it was so soft. 5 star from all the family !

Amazing food and kind service (and funny videos 🤣) Harri aged 8.

Honestly this has to be the best curry I have ever had, the flavours were absolutely beautiful, the meal was served in lovely dishes and there was a lot of it. The atmosphere was lovely, food arrived quickly and staff were attentive, would highly recommend and will definitely be coming back

10/10 one of the best prawn dishes I’ve had. Amazing decor. Would recommend to anyone to stop by

lovely food and great customer service

Absolutely amazing food, came here for my birthday after seeing the videos online and the food did not disappoint. I had the goan vindaloo which i loved as don't often find goan food at restaurants so was delighted. Definitely glad we went

The best Indian food I have had!!! Highly recommend. The staff is lovely too

We really liked this Indian restaurant. Good service, delicious food although the place is a little dark

Great food, nice staff, nice atmosphere. Its not your traditional curry house, so dont expect greasy curry

Loved it!! Food was amazing, Made my husbands birthday very special

The monkfish starter was amazing. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the music. Would definitely come again :)

All the food tasted amazing! If you like Indian cuisine, I highly recommend this place. We ordered the Lamb Biryani as a main course and chicken marinated in garlic and yogurt—both were delicious! Everything was great, but the restaurant’s decor could be improved. It was also quite dark inside; I would’ve preferred a brighter atmosphere.

Wonderful food and service. Always a good time

Best Indian food I’ve had! We love to come eat here, the ambience is so nice, and the staff are very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!

Amazing food and great service, Urbsn Tandoor is a must in Bristol!! ❤️

Lovely food great service big portions

If I could give 0 stars I would. By far the worst takeaway I've had. Tikka Masalla tasted like ketchup, portions were stingy and very watery paswari nan and Garlic nan tasted the same. Ruined my night

Delicious food and excellent service. Great range of dishes to choose from. Like calamari and monkfish, as well as staples like lamb saag.

Wonderful food, staff and service. Would recommend and return.

Friendly staffs, delicious food

My first curry in Bristol and it did not disappoint! I ordered the chicken madras and the palak kofta, both of which were absolutely delicious. Staff were all lovely and food was bought out quickly despite it being busy. Will definitely be returning when I'm next in Bristol!

Delicious food and plenty of it!! A fab place to eat if in Bristol

brilliant food, brilliant service and kind staff. This place has amazing reviews for good reason, the food is balanced, portion sizes are perfect and prices are great too! veggie and vegan options available, and really yummy! truly can't fault the place. Next time I'm in bristol I'll definitely stop by again :)

Lovely atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. Food is delicious. Menu isn't huge like a lot of places but it's quality not quantity here. That said, the portions are a good size. Good allergy knowledge (coeliac) and so good to be able to have the poppadoms as they are gluten free.

The first thing that hits you when you walk in is the atmosphere dimly lit, romantic, and beautifully scented with incense. It’s an ideal setting for a cosy date night. The onion bhajis were absolutely perfect, crispy, and full of flavour, and the poppadoms made for a brilliant start to the meal. I’m actually writing this while still sitting at the table, eagerly waiting for my main course. So far, I’m genuinely impressed!

It’s amazing the the food was amazing

Lovely food, fantastic service and a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend!

Lovely waiter! Excellent services!

Great meal. The staff were amazing and so attentive. Will definitely be back.

Brilliant as ever! Awesome food and great service. Honestly the best curry in Bristol. And a free dessert for my birthday - what more can I say!

tikka masala and buriani rice was delicious , nan bread it’s ok ,

Great food from a really friendly team. We were the only table there as we went early and felt like we were treated so well because of it. Even given a free dessert for my dads birthday!

Absolutely delicious!!! Fast food service - the butter chicken is an absolute must!!!

Went to urban tandoor last evening with my colleagues. Didnt take much pictures as the ambiance was a bit off due to dark. The food was superb 10/10. Everything we had was upto the mark and super delicious.

The butter chicken is the best one I’ve eaten in the UK (and I’ve eaten a lot of curry). Certainly recommend - The reviews are genuine and it’s worth the hype

Had an absolutely lovely experience at this restaurant! The food was incredible – we had the Safroni Nighari Ghost Lamb and the Chicken Tikka Masala, both packed with rich, authentic flavours. I also tried several naans, including the cheese and garlic ones, and I can honestly say I’ve never had naan this good – so fresh, soft, and perfect with the sauces. I had the Mango Lassie, which is their alcohol-free mango cocktail, and I absolutely loved it – sweet, refreshing, and full of flavour. The service was warm and attentive, and the whole experience was just wonderful. Can’t wait to come back!

A Wonderful Dining Experience Food: An exceptional culinary experience. Living in Paris, we rarely come across truly authentic Indian cuisine, so we were genuinely impressed by the rich, genuine flavours offered here. The dishes tasted wonderfully traditional, with a level of spice that was bold yet balanced – just enough to be flavourful without overwhelming the palate. As a Mexican, I particularly appreciated the warmth and depth of the spices – not overly fiery, but beautifully aromatic and satisfying. We ordered the Safroni Nighari Ghost Lamb and the Chicken Tikka Masala – both were excellent. The lamb was tender and deeply infused with flavour, while the Tikka Masala was creamy, comforting, and perfectly seasoned. We also added two naans – one garlic and one cheese – both freshly baked, soft, and ideal for soaking up the rich sauces. To accompany the meal, we tried the mango cocktail, which was absolutely delightful – refreshing, vibrant, and bursting with tropical flavour. Service: The service was impeccable. The staff, particularly the waitresses, were exceptionally kind and welcoming. The overall atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed. Orders were taken promptly, drinks arrived within seconds, and our starters followed shortly after. The cleanliness of the dining area, including the tables and floors, was noteworthy and added to the overall positive impression. Price: Surprisingly affordable. I genuinely wonder how they manage to offer such quality at these prices. For under £20, the lamb dish was outstanding – something that would cost well over €40 in France, if you could find it at all, and it would likely be marketed as a sharing dish for two. Final Thoughts: A fantastic team offering genuine hospitality and wonderful food. We’ll certainly return the next time we’re in Bristol – hopefully tomorrow, before heading home, if time allows.

Nice food!!! Garlic naan is awesome!

very good experience and yummy food！

Brilliant service, great curry, the restaurant decor is great, will 100% be back!

Fantastic dining experience! A great place for family outings with authentic and delicious food. Cannot recommend enough!

Great service and the staff were amazing

Great food and service. Spinach and onion barjis were very tastie. Had a Dansak which was excellent

Had great food here, plus excellent service and lovely touches to celebrate a birthday! We will be back!

Stacy's mom has tasty poppadoms ❤️😉 and Urban Tandoor was a perfect bday meal for our trip to Bristol

Excellent food and service. Good environment. Seems authentic.

Always amazing food, and amazing staff! Check out the tik tok if you haven’t, 10/10 marketing Love the atmosphere in the restaurant and the vibes with the decor

La comida era fantástica, los naans eran algunos de los mejores que he tenido. Tenía un naan de ajo y era fantástico y los peshwari de mi amigo eran igualmente buenos! Pero sobre todo el servicio era de primera categoría! El personal de camareros hizo la experiencia extra especial para nosotros, atento y respondiendo a cualquier pregunta. Le pregunté a nuestro camarero Carlos cómo cortan el poppadomss por la mitad (les sirven por la mitad) y él estaba más que feliz de preguntar a la cocina cómo lo hacen! (Resultó que la mitad antes de freír! ¡Quién iba a decirlo!) de todos modos no puedo cantar sus alabanzas lo suficiente. Mi única crítica si tuviera que hacer nit pick fue que el pickle no era como me gustaría, lo tienen liso en lugar de grueso. Recomendaría para cualquiera que esté en Bristol y le apetezca un curry!

Incredible food and atmosphere, great to meet everyone from their videos!

Had a great night for my mates birthday

Tasty food at a good price.Loved the lamb biryani, chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. Service was decent. Worth it!