Root Spice is a indian restaurant in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.8 stars from 369 Google reviews. Known for lamb chops and lamb shank and house-made sauces. Best for lamb dishes and dinner with groups.
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Root Spice
Across 276 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 369 |
| 1-star share | 2.5% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Great Indian food, great service, cosy atmosphere.”
“Great place traditional food, nice location and friendly staff.”
“Fresh home made sauces and packed with flavor and spices.”
Quick Verdict
Spiced, house-made Indian cooking in a river-view room where the staff know your name and the lamb chops are worth the booking.
You want Indian food where the spices and sauces taste house-made, not formulaic.
About Root Spice
Indian restaurants in Bath rarely make you forget you're in Bath — Root Spice, down in the Walcot vaults, does exactly that. The room is modern and the river view pulls your eye the moment you sit down, with 17 reviewers mentioning it for good reason. The lamb chops at starter are the thing people keep telling each other to order, and the lamb shank and tasting menu are what the regulars come back for; pistachio kulfi closes the meal on a high note. Staff like Anam set the tone — attentive, warm, and genuinely friendly without theatre. Book ahead.
In the last 90 days, Root Spice has drawn 6 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
Lamb chops and lamb shank
Reviewers name lamb chops and lamb shank unprompted across multiple recent reviews; one visitor said 'Do yourself a favour and get the lamb chops for starter. Unreal.'
House-made sauces
Google review themes highlight 'Fresh home made sauces and packed with flavor and spices'; reviewers praise the balance of herbs and spices as 'refreshing from an Indian restaurant.'
Attentive service
A recent visitor named staff member Anam by name, calling him 'very kind' and 'soo friendly'; another noted 'Really attentive staff.'
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Frequently Asked Questions about Root Spice
Root Spice's lamb chops are named repeatedly in recent reviews as a standout starter; the lamb shank, butter chicken, and venison curries appear across the top review topics, and the pistachio kulfi closes the meal. The kitchen makes its sauces in-house, which reviewers notice in the balance of herbs and spices.
Root Spice in Walcot, Bath, works equally well for anniversaries and family groups. The room is contemporary yet refined, overlooks the river, and staff handle busy evenings with attention—one recent visitor praised the service as 'professional' and the environment as 'warm, welcoming.'
Root Spice, in Walcot, Bath, recommends dinner reservations; booking ahead is strongly advised, especially during Bath's busier seasons, as the room fills quickly.
Root Spice in Walcot, Bath, is popular for solo dining and works equally well for a solo diner on a weeknight as it does for groups or celebrations, with attentive staff and a casual-yet-refined atmosphere.
Root Spice occupies atmospheric vaults in Walcot, Bath, with a contemporary, cosy dining room that overlooks the river. Reviewers call it 'beautiful' and 'modern,' with a casual-yet-refined feel that suits both intimate dinners and group celebrations.
Root Spice offers vegetarian and vegan options on its menu, and staff handle dietary needs seamlessly, as noted in recent reviews.
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Hot Score: 68/100 · ranked October 2026
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