The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain

3.1

6 Reviews

$A40 and under

Indian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Good for business meals
Charming
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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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Location
237 Darling St, Balmain, AU-NSW 2041
Phone number
(02) 9818 3272
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Indian, British
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

What 6 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.1

3.1 based on all time ratings

3.3Food
3Service
3.4Ambience
3.3Value

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6 Reviews

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Sally
Dorset5 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was fine, but too salty. The waiting staff didn't seem to know much about the menu items when questioned.
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Albert
Sydney1 review
1.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
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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Anuj
Sydney1 review
5.0
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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Kauraki
Sydney1 review
5.0
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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Katharine
New York City1 review
1.0
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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Ryan
Tropical QLD3 reviews
1.0
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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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 6 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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237 Darling St, Balmain, AU-NSW 2041

Additional information

Phone number
(02) 9818 3272
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Indian, British
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain

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What 6 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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