Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath is a indian restaurant in Crescent, Bath. Rated 4.6 stars from 1245 Google reviews. Known for railway lamb curry and small plates and staff who understand their customers. Best for lunch and dinner.
Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath is rated 4.6★ on Google (1,245 reviews) and 4.6★ on TripAdvisor (680 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath
Across 1,080 rated reviews, 89% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 1,245 |
| 1-star share | 4.1% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“We enjoyed a selection of smaller plates/starters, 1 curry & sides for 2 people.”
“Amazing food, decor, staff and vibes - decently priced too.”
“Fabulous place to experience great tasting, expertly cooked dishes.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
1,925 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Bandook delivers serious Indian cooking and attentive service in a casual-romantic room where the prices feel like an afterthought to the quality.
You want serious Indian cooking, attentive service, and live jazz without the price tag you'd expect.
About Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath
Indian food in Bath rarely hits this hard. The railway lamb curry draws the most attention — a dish that keeps pulling people back — followed closely by the lamb chops, lamb biryani, and chaat, with the pani puri arriving as a complimentary touch that catches first-timers off guard. The small plates format means the table fills fast, and sharing is the obvious move. Staff like Naren, Ayesha, and Eisha are named again and again in reviews, credited with reading the table, knowing the menu cold, and making recommendations that land. The Hendricks gin teapot, served chilled for two, is the kind of thing nobody expects and everybody orders again. Jazz nights lift the room further. The location sits behind a car park and catches out anyone relying on maps, so allow for that — but it is worth the extra minute.
Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath has a dual personality — intimate and romantic enough for a quiet dinner, with live music meaning evenings can take on a different energy entirely.
In the last 90 days, Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath has drawn 37 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Railway lamb curry and small plates
The railway lamb curry and lamb biryani are the most-mentioned dishes in recent reviews, with diners praising depth of flavour and careful presentation; lamb chops and chaat also feature prominently.
Staff who understand their customers
Naren, Ayesha, and Aisha are named repeatedly for attentiveness and genuine hospitality; one reviewer noted the server understood their family's taste and consulted the chef to customise the meal.
Value relative to quality
Multiple recent diners expressed surprise at how reasonably priced the meals were given the quality of cooking, presentation, and service.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath
Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath is known for the railway lamb curry and lamb biryani, which reviewers consistently praise for depth of flavour. The lamb chops, chaat, and pulled duck taco dosa also feature heavily in recent reviews, and the garlic naan is a recommended side.
Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath in Bath's Crescent is family-friendly with a dedicated kids' menu, high chairs available, and staff who are attentive to families. Multiple recent reviews mention bringing children and having a great experience.
Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath features live jazz evenings, which reviewers cite as part of the lively atmosphere. Check ahead for specific dates.
Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath in Bath's Crescent offers wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating throughout the venue.
Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath serves cocktails including the Hendricks gin tea pot for two, served chilled, which a recent reviewer highlighted as amazing. The bar also offers wine and beer.
Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath accepts reservations and recommends booking for dinner, particularly if you want to secure a table during busy periods.
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Hot Score: 70/100 · ranked October 2026
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