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The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain, Balmain, AU-NSW

The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain

3.1
3.1
5 Reviews
$40 and under
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Sydney's Most Popular Indian Restaurant- The Colonial British Indian Cuisine, located in Balmain, serving the finest British-Indian cuisine. Inspired by the iconic UK curry house culture of the 1960s, we’ve delighted Sydneysiders with our Indian curries since 2013.

Our menu features flavorful Indian curries, crafted with authentic Indian spices and herbs, catering to all heat preferences. As a British-Indian restaurant, we also offer traditional desserts like Rasmalai, Kulfi, and Gulab Jamun.

Recognized with multiple TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awards, The Colonial is a trusted destination for authentic Indian food.

Experience the rich flavors of British-Indian cuisine at The Colonial, where tradition meets innovation in every dish.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, British
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9818 3272
  • Website
    https://www.thecolonialrestaurant.com.au/balmain
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.1
3.1 based on all time ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 3.1Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.3Value

Noise • Energetic

5 Reviews

  1. Albert

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Just poor service. Waited 1.5hrs for any semblance of food. Couple of reminders every half hour, and we certainly weren't the only ones. Some were more boisterous and others just walked out. I know there can be mistakes made, but once these are pointed out, surely it's not that hard to put them right. And on a set menu on Valentine's Day. Pretty much spoilt the night.

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  2. Anuj

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant! The curries were absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional. I especially loved the new house special. I've already booked a table for Valentine's Day. Can't wait to be back!

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  3. Kauraki

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently dined at this restaurant and had a wonderful experience. We arrived during their happy hour, from 5 to 7 PM, and got to try their in-house specialty cocktail, the Spice Sutra, which was absolutely delightful. The atmosphere was clean, well-maintained, and enhanced by the subtle sounds of Hindi Bollywood music playing in the background. We chose the cozy setting of the Colonial to catch up with old friends, and the food did not disappoint. The curries, including the Butter Chicken and Lamb Rogan Josh, were rich, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the soft, freshly made naan. Everything was served promptly and at the right temperature. The service was excellent—timely, attentive, and friendly, making the overall experience even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this spot for a relaxing and memorable dining experience.

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  4. Katharine

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food tasted truly terrible and half the dishes were not remotely as described. Some dishes not available. Huge wait time. Deliveroo and Uber drivers constantly bustling in and out. Amenities such as soap and toilet paper non-existent. Bar license expired, so no alcohol. Every aspect was egregious. The server who was working alone did a good job but the situation was beyond her control.

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  5. Ryan

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This has to be up there with one of the worst dining experiences ever, The food is far from ‘British Indian’ the curries all tasted the same, which were also far from nice, We asked for medium and it couldn’t be any hotter if they tried. The staff are absolutely useless, they forgot drinks, food and when we complained just stared at us and walked off. There was about 8 Uber drivers in the restaurant watching us eat which I find disgraceful, a huge line of angry customers also lined up as they obviously had missing food also. This place is taking peoples money and delivering an utter disgrace of a service, I highly recommend people do NOT visit this place. Absolute disgrace they need to hang their head in shame.

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FAQs

The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9818 3272.

The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain is rated 3.1 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain

237 Darling St, Balmain, AU-NSW 2041

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Balmain
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout
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