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GAJA, Bournemouth, Dorset

GAJA

4.9
4.9
10 Reviews
£25 and under
Indian

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Gaja, Charminster's newest destination for Indian cuisine and bar experiences, where the rich flavors of India meet modern elegance.
Inspired by the sanskrit word for "elephant," Gaja symbolises strength, wisdom, and royalty - qualities reflected in every dish we serve.
Our menu offers a diverse selection of authentic Indian cuisine, crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional spices.

Experience the perfect blend of cultural charm and contemporary ambiance, with warm lighting and attentive service ensuring a memorable visit.
We prioritize hygiene and hospitality, making Gaja the ideal spot to savor India's vibrant culinary heritage in the heart of Charminster.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01202 933165
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

10 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time eating here. Just as great as the first time. Cannot rate this place enough. Amazing food and wonderful faultless service. It is an experience to come and dine here and despite the quality of the food and service the prices are reasonable. This place is a refreshing change from all the chain restaurants that have the monopoly in Bournemouth now. Worth making the effort to travel to if you are not a Charminster resident guarantee you will not be disappointed.

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  2. Frances

    Dorset

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOWZA! My husband and I had been trying to book a table at Gaia for several weeks but it was always fully booked, finally we managed to get the last table for 2 on Saturday night and from the minute we stepped through the door we could see why this place is so popular. The service is excellent, the staff are friendly and welcoming and really want you to have the best time, nothing was too much trouble and we were super impressed, then the food came and it is without a doubt the best Indian food we have tasted EVER! Everything was so delicious, my only regret was I couldn’t finish my main course as I had quite a big starter and I felt guilty leaving such delicious food! The restaurant was packed and quite noisy but we loved the atmosphere, one table were celebrating a birthday and we all sang and then were treated to birthday cake! Complimentary shots completed our meal, a lovely touch! We will certainly be making several return visits ( if we can get a table!) and we are delighted that at long last we have a great restaurant 5 mins walk from our house!!

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  3. Kirsty

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, friendly staff and super value for money

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  4. Sara

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely first class experience at Gaja. Food and staff were excellent. Cannot recommend it enough. Thanks so much for a lovely evening. Will definitely be back.

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  5. Sarah

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this meal was fantastic. Lovely food, outstanding service and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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  6. Tom

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great meal, would thoroughly recommend Gaja

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  7. Toby

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent south Asian menu with attentive and friendly service

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  8. chrissie

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience at Gaja, recommend booking if going Friday or Saturday as its not very big inside. The staff are so welcoming, the food very nice, not a massive menu but thats ok. The decor is very modern. I have nothing negative to say, we will definitely be going again. Great asset to Charminster.

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  9. James

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely new Indian restaurant, really nicely decorated and delicious food at a reasonable costs. Staff super friendly and accommodating lovely experience and would recommend.

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  10. Victoria

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved our evening at Gaia’s. The food was amazing and the service outstanding. It may be a small restaurant but it is outstanding We will 100% be going back.

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GAJA is rated 4.9 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for GAJA

360 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 9RX

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Bournemouth
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01202 933165
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