
Spicy Aroma
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About Spicy Aroma
Spicy Aroma is an Indian restaurant at 148 High St in Bristol, serving curries, tandoori dishes and biryanis, with vegan-friendly options on the menu. The kitchen prepares its dishes with fresh ingredients and traditional spices. A banquet menu lets diners choose from the full menu, and lamb chops and tikka fish crispy balls are offered as starters. The restaurant is open for dine-in, and Kingfisher beer is on the drinks list.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banquet menu, chicken tikka, fish tikka and lamb bhuna.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banquet menu, chicken tikka, fish tikka and lamb bhuna.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the banquet menu, with lamb chops, tikka fish crispy balls and a succulent lamb bhuna named as highlights. Another praises the Fish Tikka, Chicken Tikka and Tarka Dal with soft plain naan, though portions run slightly small. One found the food really good but waited a long while as takeaway orders seemed prioritised over eat-in tables.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the banquet menu, with lamb chops, tikka fish crispy balls and a succulent lamb bhuna named as highlights. Another praises the Fish Tikka, Chicken Tikka and Tarka Dal with soft plain naan, though portions run slightly small. One found the food really good but waited a long while as takeaway orders seemed prioritised over eat-in tables.
Featured reviews
- Stevens
“Called about my concerns of undercooked chicken. Was shouted at by the chef on the Phone, told me if I’m going to complain make sure it’s an actual complaint, called me a liar. Told me to come down here and he’ll show me the kitchen (in a very very aggressive manner). Worst someone has ever spoken to me on the phone! Worst part about it is I tipped. Absolutely shocked by my experience here. Was a regular customer.”
- Lee Bowman
“Food was really good but took over an hour to be served as it seemed like takeaway orders were prioritised over eat in customers. Call me a traditionalist but I also like the food warmers that other restaurants use to keep food warm at the …”
- Christine Saunders
“I can highly recommend this place. The food was great 👍 Nice decor and atmosphere. We chose the banquet menu. You get the full choice of the menu. For the starter we had the lamb chops and tikka fish crispy balls. I had the lamb bhuna it was very tasty and the lamb was succulent. …”
- Andy Singh
“I recently dined at Spicy Aroma, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. The moment I entered the restaurant, I was struck by the luxurious and welcoming ambiance that surrounded me. The environment was so pleasant that I immediately felt at ease, and the staff's warm and hospitable nature only added to the overall experience. Speaking of the staff, it was evident that they were incredibly well-trained and knowledgeable about the menu, as they provided us with excellent service throughout our meal. I was also delighted to find that there was free parking available within the restaurant area, which made my visit all the more convenient. When it came to the food, my kids and I were blown away by the delicious flavors and aromas that we experienced. The Chicken Tikka was an absolute hit with the little ones, while I personally fell in love with the Fish Tikka, which I tried for the first time. We also tried the Bhindi Bhaji and Tarka Dal, both of which were cooked to perfection and complemented by the soft, plain Naan. Although the food portions were slightly smaller compared to other restaurants, I must say that the quality of the dishes more than made up for it. I would highly recommend making a reservation in advance, as the restaurant was quite busy when we visited. Overall, I would definitely recommend a visit to Spicy Aroma to anyone looking for a luxurious dining experience with delicious food and excellent service.”
- kevin sedgwick
“Superb place, fabulous banquet night dinner. Good atmosphere, excellent service, nice pint of kingfisher. Could not fault it and recommended highly to everyone, you really must visit”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Craving delicious, authentic Indian food in Portishead? Spicy Aroma is your go-to Indian restaurant offering flavour-packed curries, tandoori specials, biryanis, and vegan-friendly dishes made with fresh ingredients and traditional spices. Located in the heart of Portishead, we offer evening dine-in, takeaway, and delivery—perfect for dinner plans or a cozy night in. Our menu features a variety of Indian favourites—from butter chicken and lamb rogan josh to crispy samosas and freshly baked naan. Our restaurant is fully equipped with air conditioning for warm evenings and heating for colder nights, ensuring a comfortable dining experience all year round.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
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- Facilities· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Indian restaurants near Spicy Aroma
- India Cottage4.11223.2 mi£10–20
late delivery, cold food on arrival, wrong or missing items
- Brunel Raj3.92826.6 mi away
butter chicken, naan bread, saag gosht lamb
- 7.3 mi away£20–30
tikka masala, pilau rice with cardamom, peshwari naan
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Aroma | 4.3330 | — | £10–20 | banquet menu, chicken tikka, fish tikka |
| India Cottage | 4.1122 | 3.2 mi | £10–20 | late delivery, cold food on arrival, wrong or missing items |
| Brunel Raj | 3.9282 | 6.6 mi away | — | butter chicken, naan bread, saag gosht lamb |
| The Clove Indian Restaurant | 4.3368 | 7.3 mi away | £20–30 | tikka masala, pilau rice with cardamom, peshwari naan |
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