Short review...

Don't waste any time booking to go to Nutmeg. Probably one of the most interesting, tasty and friendliest Indian restaurants in Bristol, indeed for 50 miles. Be ready to be surprised and have your taste buds come alive. My mouth is watering just remembering last night's supper.

Longer review with details of the food...

I rarely write reviews yet feel compelled to do after eating at Nutmeg last night. (Saturday 29th July 2023) I've been to Nutmeg before a few years ago for their tasting menu experience which was very good. Though last night three of us had separate dishes. All were sensational. The menu was refreshingly limited. Not only making it simpler to choose but assuring that everything is fresh. We - perhaps rather unimaginatively on our part - started with a basket of crisp, light Papadums served with the finest and most interesting and tasty homemade chutneys. So good we ordered another :) Next my wife had the Lucknowi (Chicken) Biryani. Slow cooked with basmati rice, onions, coriander and saffron. This was beautifully served in a warm authentic pot with a thin dough lid which seales in the aroma. This was then dedicated and partly removed at the table. Nice touch. My friend, who had visited from London for the weekend, had Duck Chettinadu. A perfected roasted duck breast in an aromatic coconut sauce with smoked star anise, black pepper, cloves, cumin, fennel and curry leaf. It looked and smelled amazing. I ordered the Lamb shank. I've never been to an indian restaurant which offered lamb shank before. As I love lamb I was eager to try it. It didn't disappoint. The dish is called Yakhani Ghost. A braised lamb shank simmered in a rich marrowbone and onion broth with yogurt and a Kashmiri spice blend. It was a feast for the eyes the moment it arrived. A generous lamb shank in a deep rust red sauce. It was spicy yet complex and delicate all at the same time. We also ordered one of each of the sides to share. Bhindi Amchur, stir-fried okra, dusted with mango and caramelised onions. Bombay Jeera Aloo, cumin-tempered potatoes with garlic, garam masala, turmeric and mustard seeds. completely heavenly. A bowl of those alone would be an incredible treat. Plus finally, Tarka Daal, yellow lentils cooked with tomatoes, onions, tempered with cumin, garlic and dry chilli.

It was a wonderful and special evening. Thank you so much Nutmeg chef(s) plus the friendly and helpful wait staff.

A a guide for price, we spent £136.84 which included 2 pints of indian lager and a bottle of house white wine and the service charge. The drinks were better than the typical Indian restaurant offering. Everything was clearly thought about with great care.

I look forward to coming again.