Indian Temptation is a indian restaurant in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.5 stars from 1545 Google reviews. Known for vegetarian menu done right and owner who's present and invested. Best for vegetarian dinner and solo dining.
Rankings updated April 2026
Indian Temptation
Quick Verdict
Yes. Reviewers are consistent across 12 five-star ratings: the food's true to its style, the owner cares, and it's good value. The two one-star reviews are either about finding it closed (an hours issue) or one person's taste, not the restaurant's fault.
Book if you want vegetarian Indian food that tastes like it's made with care, not shortcuts — dinner reservations are recommended and the place fills up.
About Indian Temptation
Indian Temptation is a vegetarian Indian restaurant on Bath's High Street run by owner Anand, who's built a reputation for regional cooking that tastes as it should, at £10–20 a head. The menu centres on South and North Indian classics — Masala Dosa, Delhi Samosa Chaat, and fresh dips that reviewers mention finishing so quickly staff bring extras. It's casual and cosy, with a bar onside, window views over the street, and the kind of service where the owner knows regulars by name. Reviewers come back for the same reason: the food tastes like it should (spiced properly, fresh ingredients, no shortcuts), the staff are genuinely warm rather than performing hospitality, and you don't pay London prices for it. One regular notes "as always great food, friendly atmosphere and Indian food." That particular phrasing appears often. Another describes the owner's hospitality as making you "feel comfortable and at home, especially if you're missing Indian food while travelling." It's a common sentiment. It's the sort of place where someone orders once and comes back.
What Stands Out
Vegetarian menu done right
Reviewers specifically praise "authentic vegetarian Indian food" and mention dishes like Masala Dosa ("perfectly crisp with a well-spiced filling") and Delhi Samosa Chaat ("that authentic Delhi street-food taste — tangy, spicy, and full of flavour"). One notes it's "a wonderful find for pure vegetarian Indian food in Bath."
Owner who's present and invested
Multiple reviews name Anand and describe him as "extremely warm, welcoming, and genuinely cares about his customers." Another reviewer mentions "Mr Manohar, Waiter was cooperative and was very good at service." The consistency of praise for staff warmth (not just politeness) across reviews points to culture set from the top.
Value for what you get
At £10–20, reviewers note "good value for menu" and "the prices are great." One reviewer's comment that staff brought extra dips because they "finished ours so quickly" suggests generous portions. The price-to-quality ratio appears to be the draw for repeat visits.
What Customers Say
As always great food, friendly atmosphere and authentic Indian food.
🌱 We ordered Masala Dosa and Delhi Samosa Chaat, and both were absolutely delicious.
Amazing all-veggie menu, really friendly staff, good value for menu.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Temptation
The venue shows as closed on all listed days (Monday–Sunday). Check their website or call ahead — one reviewer found it closed when they arrived expecting it to be open, so hours may vary or there's a discrepancy in the listing.
£10–20 per person. Reviewers describe it as good value, and the all-you-can-eat option is available if you want to go that route.
Dinner reservations are often necessary — the place fills up. No online booking is available, so you'll need to call or visit in person to reserve.
The Masala Dosa and Delhi Samosa Chaat are specifically praised in reviews for being crisp and spiced in the traditional style. The menu is entirely vegetarian, and reviewers mention the dips are generous enough that staff bring extras when you finish them.
Yes — Google attributes list it as good for groups, and the casual, cosy atmosphere with a bar onsite works for dining together. Reviewers consistently mention friendly staff and a welcoming environment.
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