Thali Cafe Montpelier in Bristol, City of

Nice restaurant atmosphere and friendly staff, but the food lacked flavour and there were very few pieces of paneer in the curry.

We ordered for delivery and the quality of food was so poor that it was insulting. It’s New Year’s Day so perhaps they decided to take a day off from cooking. The food was clearly either store bought or from a jar. “Chapattis” were simply whole meal wraps, basmati rice was from a packet and Bombay potatoes were just deep fried wedges. Absolutely awful experience and awaiting a full refund via Deliveroo

Can’t get enough of this place! We always try to stop by when we’re in town. Food is good, atmosphere is always really positive, and the staff there was so friendly and accounting, even giving us a jug of sparkling water on request.

Con respecto al curry de cordero, no hay quejas sobre el sabor! Sin embargo he pedido muchas veces y cada vez la porción es cada vez más pequeña la última vez que conté 4 pequeños cubos de cordero! ¡No llenaría a un niño! ¿Por el precio que estoy pagando pueden hacerlo mucho mejor? O tal vez un caso de encogimiento. Creo en apoyar a los negocios locales, pero me estás poniendo a prueba aquí. Es una pena porque la comida sabe genial.

Aubergine curry is out of this world, and beautiful daals - completely delicious. It is our Sunday tradition fill up our tiffin and sit at home with a beautiful spread of Thali curries. Huge gratitude! :-)

Had the Dilli Channa Masala, Punjabi Paneer and Samosas. Everything was really good 👌

Thali Montpellier. . Bristol Horrible... Horrenda comida y servicio. . . 40 minutos y no valió la pena la espera. . . No debería estar comerciando como un punto de venta de alimentos. . no es lo suficientemente bueno para dar a un perro. . . Absolutamente increíble que esta gente de la cultura india haga cualquier cosa por dinero... literalmente cualquier cosa por una libra... El dinero más pobre gastado en una década... Quién está detrás de este maldito lugar... Mesa para 2 . . Esposa y yo... Historia de terror

Stumbled upon this cute little Indian restaurant in Montpelier. Thali means Meal Plate in Hindi so I wasn't surprised when they gave me a massive plate of tasty treats. I tried the Goan fish curry. Has the sweet gingery and herby flavor which is perfect for the cold weather. Don't forget to get some samosas and the chai. Best combination to munch on during the rains. The staff are super sweet and they play Indian music so the ambience is really customized for the Desi experience. Shabby likes this place. Definitely gonna go again. Get some delicious Indian food from Thali Montpelier cause SHABBY SAID SO!!!

Vine a pedir comida para el parto con mi padre y mi bebé. Fue un poco confuso porque el menú para comer y llevar son diferentes. Mi pareja solicitó un thali vegano, pero me dijeron que no estaba en el menú de comida para llevar. Luego me dijo que podía pedirlo, solo los trozos individualmente, era un poco confuso. ¿Por qué llamarse “Thali” si ni siquiera está en el menú? Cuando trajimos la comida a casa, todo era individual, mientras que las tinas no tenían absolutamente ninguna etiqueta ni nada que nos ayudara a identificar quién era quién era. El hecho de que entre nosotros había un comedor de carne, un vegano y un vegetariano, sin etiquetas en ninguno de los alimentos era una cepa innecesaria. La comida estaba bien. Tenía el curry paneer con dos chapatis. No hay quejas pero nada alucinante. El punto principal que deseo hacer aquí es, POR FAVOR, ETIQUETEN CADA COMIDA PARA LLEVAR!

I come here regularly or order from deliveroo for a kerlanandan chicken curry it is amazing My partner is vegan and also loves it here

Just wonderful and delicious plates of food!

It was my first visit. I was overwhelmed by a lovely service. Place had a good vibe. Food was great, and gin & tonic ( homemade tonic) was divine I never tasted something like that before.. Will definitely be back for more...

Gran Thali, pero no tan bueno como hace unos años. No hay papas pan con el thali y los sabores no son exactamente los mismos, sin embargo, sigue siendo un buen 4 estrellas. Servicio bueno y no caro ambiente genial,

Worst take away ever had. Absolutely shocking. Looked and tasted like brown slop.

The best Indian food outside India Very nice atmosphere

Lovely meal... Recommended for sure! 😊

Ordered via Deliveroo. Delivery was quick as usual. Food was very disappointing. The chicken curry was watery and very bland, the daal was also not flavoursome. The samosa was very dry. The rice was clearly just microwaved, and not for long enough, big chunks were solidified together. So much of it was just luke warm. In fairness, the chicken was cooked very well. So throughly disappointing, won’t order again.

Really tasty food at a reasonable price. Friendly, efficient service in a relaxed atmosphere. Thanks we'll be back.

Paneer dish was lovely, they modified a lamb dish for my step-dad who likes ridiculously spicy food. Friendly and helpful service.

The basmati rice quantity doesn’t suffice the 2 curries in the Thali. Nonetheless, it was the best Indian food I have tasted in Bristol.

Watery, bland curry, nothing like pictures shown on deliveroo. Most flavoursome thing was the plain rice…

Great value, nice that the mains include rice, potatoes etc so you get to taste lots of bits of everything with your curry. Vegan Chocolate cake desert fantastic! Enjoyed the king prawn curry. Loads of veggie options. Staff happy for us to take our time and relax. You’ll spend around £25-£30 a head with drink, poppadoms, main, sharing breads & desert.

Great food -as always- but tonight’s Saturday even takeaway experience was bad enough that I won’t bother with takeaway on a Friday or Saturday again. I turned up with my tiffin and placed an order at 19:35, with a promise of 10 minute wait. After 20+ minutes of watching deliveroo riders come in every 5+ minutes I eventually got fed up, went an asked “if there was a problem with my order?” and it was brought out sheepishly within 30s accompanied by the excuse “we’ve been really busy with takeaways”. I think they just forgot about my order and were too embarrassed to admit it. I will be back, but on different evenings-and after 15 minutes will start making a fuss. Would get the Dhaba Dal again -that was almost worth the wait.

Nice place to dining, Went there with husband really liked Girl Anzelika make our evening fun,I think she is best. Definitely gonna be back

Thali is my fav place for curry and has the best curry in my opinion. I like that their curry always has so much flavour and the flavours are so well balanced. At the same time it's so light and healthy. They basmati rice is cooked perfectly. I didn't have a full thali tonight as wasn't hungry enough but I love their thali. Nothing beats a good curry with a nice selection of accompaniments.

nice food but REALLY rude staff… wouldn’t come again

This restaurant deserves so much more hype. One of the best in Bristol, and pretty accurately represents South Indian food. Would recommend the Dhaal Makhani, but really all the dishes were fantastic. They also have lovely drinks. My only (tiny) gripe is that the mango lassi is quite a small portion, so I would avoid getting this, as it is so more-ish that you won't be satisfied. My partner and I have been multiple times and the staff and food are excellent.

Quite cold inside, but had delicious food.

Amazing authentic taste, reasonable prices, lovely service and warm, colourful so very pretty and fun interiors! Thank you, you made our day! Xxx

Food was lovely, varied menu without being overwhelmed by choice. Table service a little slow, but I think it was a new waitress. Lovely atmosphere.

I can’t recommend Thali enough! I went for my birthday with six friends, the food was soo delicious and the atmosphere was for chilled. Table serves was quick and easy, they have a good choice of drinks including cocktails. I’m vegan and had lots to choose from, they also have fish and meat options.

This spot is great for casual but traditional Indian food. Loads of other options to choose from the menu apart from the Thali

Very friendly and helpful staff very good selection of food and drinks the food is really good and good prices best to book online aswell so you guaranteed a table

Would give it 10 stars if I could!!! So great! The food was amazing. Food cooked to perfection - prawns were delish. The sauces are so tasty I can’t cope.

The highlight of Thali Montpelier is undoubtedly its thali experience. Offering a spectrum of flavors, textures, and aromas, the thali showcased the diversity of Indian cuisine in all its glory. Each compartment of the thali held a treasure trove of dishes from various regions of India. Also, thank you for complimentary amazing Chai. Love to visit every time.

A small corner of excellent cuisine and kindness, absolutely worth trying.

The food is amazing and being an Indian I devavoured it with my hands. The only draw back we noticed was they used parsley instead of coriander (cilantro) which made the salad taste a bit funny. In India we don’t use parsley nor grow it. It might just be a simple grocery error since it does look the same. But overall , the best meal my husband and I had.

Absolutely brilliant neighbourhood restaurant serving fantastic food, with authentic flavours. Tarka daal to die for. Excellent value for money. Thanks to really friendly and attentive service, and extra thanks for accommodating us with a dog.

We came here on our 6 year anniversary and it was great. We're both vegetarian and the options at the Thali are great! My partner has always lived in Bristol and constantly states this is their favourite place to eat Indian Cuisine. Great value, super tasty, filling and wonderful veggie options. Also, the pistachio Kulfi for dessert is a must!! Overall an amazing place to eat. Would absolutely recommend.

So lovely! Loved the Bollywood music, and the food was 10/10, sooo delicious 💗 #ThaliforTwo

Cant wait to come back here for more delicious food, absolutely blown away by the menu and great vibes

The samosa were tasty, with the mango/pineapple/chilli chutney being a highlight. Potatoes were good, the tarka daal however was very watery and although the curry was very flavourful, it only had 3-4 small pieces of lamb in it, which doesn’t justify it being the most expensive main on the menu. Combined with the massive amount of rice it gives the impression the restaurant is trying to keep costs low. Service was ok, but mains were served almost immediately after the starters, so we were in and out of the restaurant in under 60 mins. Bit disappointed after all the good reviews on here.

I love the Thali. Food always good and inexpensive. Service was poor this time, but novice waitress

Staff were friendly enough although slow to ask for drink choices. Had a hair in my Samosa but it was quickly replaced and taken off the bill without fuss. Both the food and the drinks were very hit and miss with some being delicious and others vile. 2 of the curry’s that were served were more like soup. Overall 3 stars is a fair rating for the experience today but I wouldn’t come back.

First time eating here, lovely experience. Great food, really reasonably priced and lovely service. Also 10/10 cocktails

Amazing and authentic Thali - the best we’ve had in the UK! I had the goan fish curry and my partner had the lamb, both of which were delicious. Generous portions and lovely spicing, all finished off with a yummy cup of chai. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and will definitely be returning!

Really lovely food. Great drinks. Brilliant service.

Grabbed a quick dinner. The friendly staff fitted us in without reservations. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was relaxed and chilled. Will certainly be back!

Delicious authentic and filling. Was a treat to find freshly made uttapam on the menu. Our meal was very fairly priced and we left very satisfied -

This is a tale of two meals 5 years apart. In 2018 we were walking around a rainy Bristol at around 3 pm finding a lunch place in stokes craft and came across this gem... We loved the thali, and part of the reason might have been our insane hunger... We returned to Bristol on a fmaily trip yesterday and had to go back to this place - again, it did not disappoint! Had am awesome dinner with a 3 course meal (including a thali)... Cannot recommend this place enough - a must visit for quirky but wholesome Indian meal.

Has to be one of the best Indian restaurants here in the UK. I'll be happy to drive to Bristol just to dine here again. Highly recommended!! 😇

I had a delicious Daal Makhni, rooibos chai latte and gulab jaman for dessert. Thoroughly enjoyed it all! Our server was really friendly and accommodating. I’ll come back when next in Bristol. 👌

Delicious Thali dishes, nice staff and a different night out. Recommended

Awesome food. Awesome beer (ROAR). Definitely would recommend.

Incredible. Went with a group of 40 friends they handled us so well. No food orders wrong and great quick service. New owners clearly know what their doing. The staff were really funny and friendly amplifying the whole experience. And the menu still slaps.

Delicious food, good service and a great decor - fantastic

Didn't order the thali and ordered individual dishes. Paratha is really good. The dishes were nice. The staff was great and the restaurant was nice.

Awesome food, attention to detail and decor. The floors were a bit sticky...

Good and varied meal (as one would expect from a Thai) Quiet laid back atmosphere

Delicious food, great service, fair prices. We’ll definitely go back.

Taste of India right here. Very authentic and tasty food. Feeling of eating curry somewhere in Calcutta. Don't forget their Chai!

Delicious!!!!! This is the best take away curry I have ever had. Staff are super friendly and service is really quick. Thanks guys, I'll definitely be back!

I’ve eaten here twice now - both times I’ve got the keralan nandan chicken thali. Both times it’s been stunning. The gunpowder potatoes are so good! The tarka daal is the perfect consistency and I love the larger lentils they use. Would definitely recommend getting one of the chapatis to go with your thali. The raspberry and ginger cooler is really refreshing. The staff are really friendly and welcoming and the service is really quick. The restaurant has a really relaxed atmosphere and really fits and informal dinner.

Don't order on Deliveroo. The curry was tasteless brown sauce that gave me awful indigestion with a few scraps of meat somewhere floating in it. Great chapati bread though

We’ve been regular customers of this great place for 15 years and it’s the best curry in Bristol.

Really nice place, curries are very flavourful and the portions are generous for the price. Will definitely be back!

Delicious food and friendly staff👌🇮🇳

The Thalis we ordered were just perfect. So full of flavour and excellent service!

All four of our party was blown away by the food. Thali mains were outstanding and the desserts - specifically the chocolate ice cream and the mango sorbet - were almost too good to be real. Attentive staff, loved the decor and music. Will be back shortly.

Excellent choice with great portion sizing. Lovely service and atmosphere as well.

Take away delivery was terrible Tastless food and very expensive . Really disappointed

Lush food and a reasonable price.

Coconut chicken curry is worth giving a shot.

Always like going to this friendly and consistently good restaurant. The food is a great variation on going out for curry and inspires cooking variation at home

Ordered a North Indian thali… GREAT FOOD, karak chai and chill ambience. Definitely worth a meal out. 5/5 for service speed and food portions🔥

Delicious curry in a great location. The staff were friendly and service was prompt.

The Thalis were so good, I brought my friends with me the next time so I could try another one. The Goan Fish curry was my favourite and was perfectly cooked with a great balance of spice and flavours. Everything on the plate was delightfully delicious. Agnija served us and was friendly throughout. A hidden gem in Bristol tucked away at a side street. I will have to come back again to try the other Thalis.

Tasty food. Wonderful comfort food. Chill vibes at the restaurant with nice decor.

absolutely incredible !!! every mouthful was so so good, great vibes and lovely staff

Tasty food, decent portions, lovely staff and tasty drinks :-)

Ace staff, great simple food and dessert

Had a lovely evening at the Thali Cafe. The restaurant itself was gorgeous and our waitress Agnija was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and well priced and all came quickly. An enjoyable dining experience, would definitely return :)

Good food but atrocious customer service. Placed an order for collection, got back to the house and found that a dish was missing. Called the restaurant and they said the best we can for you is to come back and get it and we will give you a free poppadom... We paid for a dish that was not there, we weren’t offered a refund and one of us had nothing to eat.

Wonderfully delicious authentic Indian food

Food was brilliant, very authentic and tasty. Staff were friendly and kept good covid guidelines

Sooooo good!!!! I love the Thali restaurants around Bristol and their wonderful flavours and big portions.

Tasty food at affordable prices

Takeaway Tiffin tins are amazing value and incredibly tasty!

Great food with great service. Would defo recommend!!

Amazing food and quality service. Very welcoming and I would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic food at great prices. Especially nice house chutneys! Will definitely be visiting again!

3rd visit to the the place and the experience was just as good, if not better. warm hospitality and great food

Such a gem! Such tasty food can't believe I've never been before

Really nice staff, great food and service. Would recommend :)

First time customer coming from out of town and loved it. Went there with my girlfriend and we both had great meals (she is a vegetarian). Classy, tasty and authentic.

The food was amazing and delicious. They provided this quickly and good portions. Service was great and friendly!

A good selection for both meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Excellent Kulfi and raw chocolate Cheesecake.

Was pleasantly surprised at this small unassuming place. The service was professional yet welcoming..the food..plentiful..well cooked and extremely tasty. If we had somewhere like this in Trowbridge..I'd definitely be a regular. Thank you to the chefs The food was just fabulous..

Awsome restaurant to visit. Great Service with Delicious food. Would definitely recommend anyone who would love to eat Indian food. Overall Fabulous experience.

I absolutely love the food at the Thali I’ve been coming here for years. The food is always great and the place never dissapoints !