Sarthi- Authentic Indian Restaurant Bath is a indian restaurant in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.8 stars from 614 Google reviews. Known for vegetarian cooking that doesn't apologise and service that reads the room. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #3 of 20 in Walcot.
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Sarthi- Authentic Indian Restaurant Bath
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Quick Verdict
Second visits are common here because the food holds up and the service actually cares. You'll eat better Indian than you expected at £20–30.
You want vegetarian Indian that tastes like it's been cooked with actual technique, or you're bringing a group and need staff who won't treat it as a hassle.
About Sarthi- Authentic Indian Restaurant Bath
Sarthi's on Walcot Street is a women-owned Indian restaurant that's built a reputation on doing vegetarian food properly—which means flavour, not compromise. The space itself is distinctive: massive wooden A-frame roof with chandeliers, casual and cosy enough for solo diners but substantial enough for groups and families. What keeps people coming back is consistency across visits, staff who anticipate what you need (one reviewer watched their waitress manage 5 French-only speakers with patience and precision), and dishes that taste like they're made from actual spices rather than sweet tomato bases. The Chilli Gobi appears in multiple reviews as the standout vegetable dish. Cobra beer on tap. They do cocktails, happy hour food, and will surprise you with cake if it's your anniversary. Dogs welcome inside and out. Full bar, wheelchair accessible, accepts reservations.
What Stands Out
Vegetarian cooking that doesn't apologise
Multiple reviewers emphasised the depth of vegetable dishes. One noted: 'typically when you think vegetarian you think plain, boring this is far from it!' The Chilli Gobi and Saag Paneer appear repeatedly as standouts. Another customer praised the dhal as 'particularly outstanding' and mentioned 'Great value for money.'
Service that reads the room
A reviewer brought 5 French-only speakers and observed 'possibly the best service I've ever seen, our requests were anticipated and our waitress showed amazing patience.' Another highlighted 'Warm hospitality' with staff making special effort for occasions like anniversaries, including surprise cake.
Authentic spice work
One reviewer noted 'you can literally taste all the ingredients in it' when describing the Mushroom Kadai, contrasting it with 'basic sweet tomato purees.' An Australian visitor (where Indian restaurants are prolific) called it 'some of the best Indian I've had in a long time.'
What Customers Say
This is my second visit, the food has been excellent on both occasions.
Mains went the Chili Gobi and Saag Paneer with Basmati rice.
Warm hospitality and a heartfelt thank you to Ashu for making our anniversary special with a surprise cake.
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Practical Information
Contact
88 Walcot St, Upper Weston, Bath BA1 5BD, United Kingdom
View MenuFrequently Asked Questions about Sarthi- Authentic Indian Restaurant Bath
The Chilli Gobi appears in multiple reviews as the standout. One customer called it 'something you cant miss in your lifetime.' It's paired often with Saag Paneer and basmati rice. The dhal is also singled out as 'particularly outstanding.'
Dinner reservations are recommended. The venue accepts reservations but doesn't have online booking—call ahead or walk in before peak times.
Yes. One reviewer brought 5 French-only speakers and praised the anticipatory service. The space handles groups, and staff go beyond standard hospitality. They've got a private dining room if you need it.
Dogs are allowed inside and outside. One reviewer specifically mentioned appreciating that it's dog-friendly.
£20–30 per person. Reviewers consistently mentioned 'great value for money,' particularly given the quality of vegetable dishes and portion sizes.
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