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Harbourside Desi Kitchen & Bar, nestled in Bristol’s vibrant heart along the picturesque Harbourside, is an authentic Indian haven. Our culinary ethos celebrates genuine homemade goodness, embodying the essence of flavourful Indian cuisine. We blend diverse flavours, intricate seasonings, and house-ground spices, creating a symphony of taste at Harbourside Desi Kitchen. We pride ourselves on sourcing only the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients, ensuring a true Indian cuisine. For your convenience, enjoy both collection services and seamless delivery through Just Eat, Uber Eats, and Deliveroo. Join us at Harbourside Desi Kitchen & Bar for an unforgettable journey through authentic Indian flavours.
Indian flatbreads, mains & biryani served in a straightforward restaurant with a bar.
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Address: 57 Prince St, Bristol BS1 4QH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 117 456 6804
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Reservations: harboursidedesikitchen.coopentable.co.uk
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Harbourside Desi Kitchen & Bar
An Indian Restaurant & Takeaway on 57 Prince Street, Bristol. We serve a wide range of delicious Indian food and offer online ordering and table booking.
Our Menu – Harbourside Desi Kitchen & Bar
Click to view Menu. Opening Hours. Monday – Sunday. 12:00 – 22:00. Address. 57 Prince Street City Centre Bristol BS1 4QH United Kingdom. Phone.
Harbourside Desi Kitchen & Bar Restaurant – Bristol – OpenTable
Location. 57 Prince St, Bristol, Bristol City BS1 4QH · Neighborhood. Bristol · Parking details. Public Lot · Additional. Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, …
Reviews
F N
I have walked past this place many times so I thought I’d try this evening. Restaurant was fairly quiet which I really liked (surprising given the location though!) so I booked for dinner.
I ordered lamb momos, lamb seekh kebab, vada pav, pizza samosa, desi chicken curry on the bone with naan and Schezwan rice with a diet coke. Very good food I must say.
The momos were made fresh and came with a spicy dip and some broth, very warming and a really nice style of dumpling, available steamed or pan fried (I went with fried). The lamb seekh kebab was fresh and tender, served sizzling on a hot iron with a bed of veg. I would’ve liked them slightly more seasoned but definitely well made and succulent.
Vada pav a soft bread roll with a spiced potato fritter disc inside. Good level of spice going on and was a really good version of authentic Indian street food. Pizza samosas weren’t traditional but my curiosity got the better of me and they actually weren’t bad! They had corn, cheese etc and were lightly spiced! Served with a really nice Schezwan dip which I loved.
Chicken curry was amazing, came hot and fresh with 2 chicken drumsticks and a load more diced chicken in the dish! It wasn’t a spicy curry but had good depth of flavour and I think had really good crowd appeal. Schezwan rice was a really nice change from the usual and I love that they have this flavour incorporated with a lot of the menu, very new style Pakistani/Indian street food.
Overall great experience, on the expensive side for Indian restaurants but still very much worth it and great food overall.
… moreI ordered lamb momos, lamb seekh kebab, vada pav, pizza samosa, desi chicken curry on the bone with naan and Schezwan rice with a diet coke. Very good food I must say.
The momos were made fresh and came with a spicy dip and some broth, very warming and a really nice style of dumpling, available steamed or pan fried (I went with fried). The lamb seekh kebab was fresh and tender, served sizzling on a hot iron with a bed of veg. I would’ve liked them slightly more seasoned but definitely well made and succulent.
Vada pav a soft bread roll with a spiced potato fritter disc inside. Good level of spice going on and was a really good version of authentic Indian street food. Pizza samosas weren’t traditional but my curiosity got the better of me and they actually weren’t bad! They had corn, cheese etc and were lightly spiced! Served with a really nice Schezwan dip which I loved.
Chicken curry was amazing, came hot and fresh with 2 chicken drumsticks and a load more diced chicken in the dish! It wasn’t a spicy curry but had good depth of flavour and I think had really good crowd appeal. Schezwan rice was a really nice change from the usual and I love that they have this flavour incorporated with a lot of the menu, very new style Pakistani/Indian street food.
Overall great experience, on the expensive side for Indian restaurants but still very much worth it and great food overall.
C P
Honestly probably the best Indian food I’ve had in a very long time! Everything had so much flavour in it!
We had dosa and I cant remember the exact dish but it was chana (lentils) with chapatis (roti) and my god it was delicious.
The waiter was friendly and welcoming. The building on the outside looks amazing and the indoor decor bought that class and a touch of India. There was a throwback of the Lagaan movie poster amongst other art on the walls and it had a nice feel to the place.
… moreWe had dosa and I cant remember the exact dish but it was chana (lentils) with chapatis (roti) and my god it was delicious.
The waiter was friendly and welcoming. The building on the outside looks amazing and the indoor decor bought that class and a touch of India. There was a throwback of the Lagaan movie poster amongst other art on the walls and it had a nice feel to the place.
zeekay olee
A Gem on the Harbourside
This place offers an authentic Indian dining experience. The vibrant Indian music playing as you step inside instantly transports you to Bollywood, and you’re welcomed by friendly staff with big smilesl.
We had the Chicken Biryani, Dal Palak (main), Saag Aloo (side), and naan bread. Everything was served piping hot and freshly prepared within a reasonable time.
Chicken Biryani: Rich in spices, with fragrant basmati rice mixed with vegetables and plenty of tender chicken pieces.
Dal Palak: Subtly and lightly spiced — healthy, comforting, and full of flavour.
Saag Aloo: Medium-spiced, with soft potato slices in a delicious spinach curry.
The food was reasonably priced and offered great value for money considering the quality, portion sizes, and taste.
Overall definitely recommend!
… moreThis place offers an authentic Indian dining experience. The vibrant Indian music playing as you step inside instantly transports you to Bollywood, and you’re welcomed by friendly staff with big smilesl.
We had the Chicken Biryani, Dal Palak (main), Saag Aloo (side), and naan bread. Everything was served piping hot and freshly prepared within a reasonable time.
Chicken Biryani: Rich in spices, with fragrant basmati rice mixed with vegetables and plenty of tender chicken pieces.
Dal Palak: Subtly and lightly spiced — healthy, comforting, and full of flavour.
Saag Aloo: Medium-spiced, with soft potato slices in a delicious spinach curry.
The food was reasonably priced and offered great value for money considering the quality, portion sizes, and taste.
Overall definitely recommend!
Anaëlle Moncarey
We were in the area looking to have some lunch, we checked the ratings and went in. The first red flag should have been that the place was empty, but it was warm and obviously not too loud. The service was fine but we sadly did not enjoy the food. The naan was “moist”, so it seemed microwaved. The curries had a strange textures and the spices were not to our taste.
… moreRosemary Kay
What a find. We just chanced upon it on a visit to Bristol. We come from Manchester and often get food from the curry mile which is as authentic as you can get . And this Bristol restaurant was equally as good, need with some delicious authentic Indian dishes we have never had before. Everything was delicious especially the bateta vada, and the dal vada. We are gluten free and to have had so many dishes to choose from was a joy. We will definitely be back!!
… moreSabina Oli
Had a fantastic experience at Harbours Desk Kitchen and Bar Indian Kitchen! The food was absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavors, and beautifully presented. The service was warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone craving great Indian cuisine.
… moreBill K
One of the best Indian meals I’ve eaten in the city for a long time.
No oily or salty food – Just pure spices, butter, good ingredients and deep flavours.
Easily as good as some of the well known high end Indian restaurants in town but priced far more reasonably and in a relaxed, casual setting.
Needs a little bit of constructive work around service – recognising when customers are at the door and offering menus promptly to avoid confusion but besides that, our waiter was smart, friendly and polite. All was quickly forgiven once the food arrived!
Highly recommend the lamb cutlets and Chana Dahl. Will aim to cover off the rest of the menu over the proceeding year!
Keep up the good work and emphasis on quality flavours!
… moreNo oily or salty food – Just pure spices, butter, good ingredients and deep flavours.
Easily as good as some of the well known high end Indian restaurants in town but priced far more reasonably and in a relaxed, casual setting.
Needs a little bit of constructive work around service – recognising when customers are at the door and offering menus promptly to avoid confusion but besides that, our waiter was smart, friendly and polite. All was quickly forgiven once the food arrived!
Highly recommend the lamb cutlets and Chana Dahl. Will aim to cover off the rest of the menu over the proceeding year!
Keep up the good work and emphasis on quality flavours!
Fay Woolf
What a delicious lunch we had today and what a great vibe! It was quiet as it was Boxing Day but we were delighted to find somewhere open and we fancied Indian cuisine after all the traditional Christmas Day food. The menu is strikingly different. Chef’s special ginger rice is gorgeous and the dhosas are the best I’ve had. Paneer tikka is just fabulous! Aside from the commendable cooking is the sweet service we had from Barth ( I hope I’ve spelt his name correctly) who was coping all on his own with professional poise. There were 6 of us and we all loved the place.
… moreHasan M
Booked for 18:30, arrived at 18:37, and still weren’t seated until 18:51 while multiple tables sat uncleared. Poor floor management and no sense of urgency.
The bigger issue was the food. We ordered a prawn masala and a muttar paneer masala.
Both arrived as the same smooth red tomato sauce with different fillings dropped in. No spice depth and no heat. It was just a fgeneric base gravy. It tasted more like tomato sauce than a properly cooked curry.
For £43.90 (excluding service charge), this was terrible value. Very underwhelming.
Service charge was removed without debate, which tells you everything.
We won’t be returning.
… moreThe bigger issue was the food. We ordered a prawn masala and a muttar paneer masala.
Both arrived as the same smooth red tomato sauce with different fillings dropped in. No spice depth and no heat. It was just a fgeneric base gravy. It tasted more like tomato sauce than a properly cooked curry.
For £43.90 (excluding service charge), this was terrible value. Very underwhelming.
Service charge was removed without debate, which tells you everything.
We won’t be returning.
jon moore
Really impressed by the variety of flavours and textures.
Highlights were light and crispy puris, smoky aubergine and the best garlic Nan we’d ever tasted; a million miles from the stodgy mattresses often inflicted on unsuspecting diners in this country.
I love curry but am usually disappointed by Indian cuisine in the UK, so I was pleasantly surprised.
TLDR: Desi’s is great value and head and shoulders above your bog-standard British Indian.
… moreHighlights were light and crispy puris, smoky aubergine and the best garlic Nan we’d ever tasted; a million miles from the stodgy mattresses often inflicted on unsuspecting diners in this country.
I love curry but am usually disappointed by Indian cuisine in the UK, so I was pleasantly surprised.
TLDR: Desi’s is great value and head and shoulders above your bog-standard British Indian.