Oh Calcutta — Restaurant in Bristol

A Decade of Delight: Oh Calcutta! Still My Top Indian Destination Having been a loyal patron of Oh Calcutta! for over ten years, I can confidently say that my recent visit with my family and kids was nothing short of exceptional—and perhaps the best yet. It is truly remarkable to witness a restaurant not only maintain its high standards but continuously improve over time. The food was, simply put, excellent. We were delighted to find a noticeable, positive step up in both the complexity of taste and the overall quality of the ingredients. Every dish, from the rich curries to the delicate appetisers, showcased authentic Indian flavors that both the adults and the children thoroughly enjoyed. It's a testament to the kitchen's dedication that the dining experience feels fresh and exciting, even after all these years. Equally impressive was the amazing service. The staff was attentive, warm, and professional, making us feel genuinely welcomed, which is especially appreciated when dining with young children. They handled our requests swiftly and with a genuine smile, contributing to a wonderfully relaxed family evening. Oh Calcutta! remains my definitive choice for Indian cuisine. If you are looking for consistently high-quality food, superb service, and a spot perfect for a family outing, this restaurant deserves your visit. It’s clear why they...

First time trying Oh Calcutta, we had a table for 4 booked on a Friday night.

Initial thoughts on entering were that the restaurant looked quite simple and basic inside. Not a bad thing for me personally but for anyone craving real character to the restaurant I'm sure there are better options in Bristol.

The staff were all really friendly and prompt in taking orders and serving the food.

The menu choices were great and incredibly low prices! Actually had to double check at one point! Whilst the prices were really good I think this was reflected in the portion sizes, they weren't small but if you're arriving there really hungry I would definitely not be afraid to get a few extra dishes! That being said all of the food we ordered tasted really good and I had no complaints there at all.

The restaurant has a "bring your own booze" policy so don't hesitate to stock up beforehand. Conveniently there is a shop right next door if needed!

Overall a decent night with good food, definitely worth a shout if you're with friends and after a cheaper meal! I just would have liked slightly bigger portions because what I did order tasted...

Ordered a veggie jalfrezi, chicken tikka starter, onion Bhaji, garlic naan and rice.

Most disappointing curry I’ve ever ordered, the murgh chicken tikka starter was almost inedible, tasted incredibly acrid and was very over cooked thus the meat being dry.

The Jalfrezi lacked any real flavour and the consistency was bad, overcooked vegetables and a thick tomato paste which was meant to resemble a sauce, again acrid and lacked any spice or flavour.

The Bhaji wasn’t even a Bhaji, it was quite literally a dry and tasteless onion fritter lacking flavour and had not been fried either, tasted rancid and was probably the worst part of the curry.

Garlic naan was doughy and had some subpar tasting garlic butter plastered all over it which had not even seeped into the naan, it was just layered on top.

Rice was incredibly dry, tasteless and cold.

All in all, the worst curry I’ve ever experienced in Bristol, to pay over £20 without delivery charge for this absolute absurdity is a joke. I will never order from this place ever again. Avoid...