indi's Restaurant in Westbourne — Restaurant in England

Indi’s in Westbourne turned out to be a real gem. The moment we stepped in, we were taken by the warm, earthy tones of the interior — calming, welcoming, and stylish without trying too hard. That setting instantly makes you feel at ease, like you’re in good hands and can just enjoy the moment.

The menu struck an admirable balance between the traditional and the contemporary — a feat not many manage. What really stood out for me was the use of seafood, which is often overlooked in Anglicised versions of Indian menus. Yet in India, especially in southern and coastal regions, seafood plays a big role, and it was refreshing to see that reflected here. Indi’s honours that beautifully.

We started with the Fresh Garlic Scallop, Soft-Shell Crab, and Indi’s Selection — a plate of malai chicken, meat samosa, onion bhaji and chicken pakora. Everything was spot on, but the scallop really stayed with me. Perfectly cooked, soft and sweet, with garlic and herbs giving it just enough of a nudge into Indian territory without overwhelming its delicate flavour. A clever little dish. For mains, we had the South Indian Chicken Curry and the Chennai Machli Curry. Both were excellent, full of flavour and depth. The fish curry especially impressed me — a tender sea bass, prawns and calamari steeped in a rich and creamy coconut-based sauce. It was a testament to how harmoniously seafood and Indian spices can coexist when done right.

Service was excellent throughout — relaxed but attentive, and I’ve got to give a special mention to Minuu, who looked after us with such warmth — she really made the whole experience even better.

All in all, what I found in Indi's was a kitchen confident in its heritage yet curious enough to explore. They get a lot right there — tasty food, lovely atmosphere, and a real sense of care. As someone who sees gastronomy as a gateway to understanding place, history, and people, I left feeling well-fed in...

I am down in Bournemouth for the half term with my wife and daughter. Travelling a lot for work and leisure activities I tend to try a new Indian restaurant once a month. One thing a lot of Indians lack is a distinct focus on that extra level of service, going the extra mile. Indi’s was a different story. Attentive service from the moment we walked through the door. Above and beyond the delicious food, fresh spices and produce. The warm welcome, the owner explaining parts on the menu and recommending suitable curries for our daughter. Complimentary samples/ extras from the chef between courses. Attentive waitresses who kept the tables clean at every opportunity ( I liked this personally as it meant I avoided the curry on sleeve/ shirt scene). They also paid attention to drinks and we weren’t left waiting like in so many. The starters were great, our daughter loved the Chicken pakoras. The biryani I had was on another lever. An explosion a fresh flavours in my mouth and the sauce was a wow factor ( The best biryani I have had -ever). My wife had the skillet lamb- she was very happy and impressed. Daughter had a South Indian Curry- she ate the whole meal and after climbing at the pier was just what she wanted. The hot towels were welcome at the end followed by desert and the extra mile of complimentary drinks from the mgt team. Try this restaurant - you won’t be...

Just eaten at Indi’s for the first and last time.

We like our breads thin so whilst ordering we politely enquired as to whether rotis (which weren’t on the menu) could be made available instead of chapattis (which were on the menu priced at £2.20). They said yes, we ordered four and only after the bill arrived did we realise that they had charged us FOUR POUNDS per roti. For reference, naans were £3.50.

After the bill arrived, we politely enquired with the manager as to whether they had made a mistake. Alas, no, and he was quite within his rights to ask why we thought a roti should be the same price as a chapatti. So we paid the bill and left with the feeling that the manager wasn’t someone trying to please his customers like a normal restaurant but instead just trying to fleece tourists. There were eight other customers in on a Wednesday at 8pm so we’re obviously not the only ones to come to this conclusion.

Aside from the roti debacle, the daal was OK, the rest of the food well below average and Dilli Haat a few doors down where we went two nights earlier was a far far better all round experience.

Bill attached as evidence as we can’t quite believe it ourselves! We really don’t understand why he debased himself for...