Address: 77-79 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RD, United Kingdom
Phone: +441179446045
Rating: 4.7
based on 152 reviews.
Food Quality and Flavor
Pros:
"The black pork curry was our firm favourite but it was all extremely tasty."
"The flavour of the food was really unique. They’ve kept the traditional flavours superbly but added a fresh twist."
"The ragi kal dosa was delicious with some tasty sambhar and chutney."
"Every dish was so delightful, we just enjoyed every bit of it!"
"Amazing authentic South Indian food, the black pork belly was also very tasty."
"The food was lovingly prepared and served."
"As nice as the food was (definitely recommend the Ceylon Kothu), the portion size was kinda small."
"Fantastic food, the black pork is a MUST."
Cons:
"The presentation is not good at all, you pay 14 pounds for just a small portion of food in a bowl."
"I had some sambhar mini idli which was good but had its flaws with the idli being a bit too chewy at its edges."
"Finally went there second and the food was not even close to the authentic flavours."
"The aubergine dish was predominantly whole garlic cloves and (?) sun dried tomatoes, which was unexpected and over powering."
"The only downside: as the place was full and with background music it was difficult to hear my friends."
"The dishes were tasty but missing some green bits like parsley or sth. Bit of lemon or limon on the side would do the job too."
"Most of the food we had at Nadu for lunch this weekend was really good - only the kale was a bit disappointing- more fried batter than kale."
"Arguably the best Indian in Bristol. The only very small criticism was the potatoes were on the borderline of undercooked."
Atmosphere and Ambience
Pros:
"Lively and funky atmosphere. It gets crowded quickly and is popular, so I would be sure to have a table reservation."
"Stumbled across this cute Sri Lankan restaurant and bar drinks and so glad we did! The drinks selection was vast."
"The atmosphere was vibrant, particularly by the French guy with the frog tattoo! Highly recommend!"
"The atmosphere/vibe is perfect. The Rum menu is the best you'll get in Bristol (hands down)."
"Great ambience and wonderful food. We were in the vicinity on a Saturday night and decided to try out Nadu."
"The decoration is pretty cool and table layout well achieved, focused on the big bar structure."
"Pretty cool restaurant with some nice background music and pretty cool decor choices."
"The ambience, service and food is top quality. 2nd visit and just as good."
Cons:
"However, thank goodness was wrong in this. The cocktail specials (any two of the same daiquiris for £15) were delicious but the food was absolutely insane."
"The restaurant was out of string hoppers (an integral part of any Sri Lankan meal) and the waitress suggested we order masala dosas instead!!!!"
"Unfortunately there was no atmosphere. The front of house staff were uneducated on the menu and all over the place."
"The restaurant was out of string hoppers (an integral part of any Sri Lankan meal) and the waitress suggested we order masala dosas instead!!!!"
"Good food. Poor overall experience. And poor value if you opt for alcoholic drinks."
"Whilst I was unable at the time to try the food, this place looks and feels phenomenal."
"Tasty and flavorful, the place looks beautiful. However charging 3.50 pounds for a tiny bowl of flavored rice which is not enough to finish a plate, does feel too much."
"Walked in on Saturday night without booking they were really busy but managed to find us a table which was lovely."
Service and Staff
Pros:
"The service and recommendations provided by Ana was absolutely brilliant."
"The service from the staff was excellent too, I am vegan and they have lots of options."
"Every time I've been here with different staff and each time it has been the same story! Portion size is filling and prices are more than fair."
"First rate staff, food and atmosphere. Excellent bar."
"Very helpful staff. After Uber failed to deliver the order. The restaurant got the food out to us themselves."
"If I could give 6 stars I would. From staff patiently and passionately explaining the cultural relevance to the drinks and the food."
"Easy online booking. Great atmosphere and super friendly staff (bar and table)."
"We clicked and collected a fantastic meal from Nadu this week. A really good addition to the Bristol food scene."
Cons:
"I had a good experience here, but the customer service let it down. We didn't know what we were ordering and it all turned out to be runny."
"Feel really bad for the manager doing everything himself, the other young staff are just chatting away not doing any work."
"Went there first time all the tables were empty but they didn’t let us sit because apparently all the reservations were arriving in one go."
"What let the overall experience down was the service - the waitress forgot our order of kingfish (which was the very first thing we asked for and meant to be a main dish)."
"The food was actually well cooked. However the portions on the tasting menu were overwhelmingly large."
"Visited on a Sunday evening. Lots of staff hanging around the bar with little interest in the customers, really difficult to get anyone’s attention."
"I’ve eaten 10+ times. The food is great, but recently the service has been poor."
"We visited early eve on a sunday when i arrived the place was almost empty but the staff made us feel like an inconvenience."
Value for Money
Pros:
"The bill for 2 great courses each and sides with drinks came in at a reasonable £45 a head including service."
"Went with two vegetarian friends so we shared some vegetarian options. All good, a few things were really amazing."
"Absolutely fantastic food, good service, an interesting (in a good way) venue. Excellent selection of small plates perfect for sharing."
"The food quality and choice is amazing and offers a good change to other places in the area."
"Ate here tonight, on an early booking thing. Cocktails were great. Food was brilliant. Excellent choices, even for a GF veggie."
"Enjoyed thoroughly.... The hopper, ragi dosa and tear&share dosa were simply great with the chutneys adding to its awesomeness."
"The venue ambience and environment is well thought through and brings the food to life. Authentic Sri Lankan flavours."
"Great place for Sri Lankan food. Excellent flavorful food with options with meat, fish and veggie."
Cons:
"Only critique was it felt a bit expensive for Bristol so wouldn’t come super regularly."
"Moreover, drinks and food quite expensive. Just go if it is your birthday or a special occasion."
"It is not the most authentic or best value for money food of South Indian cuisine but maybe that's not what it is intended for, which is ok. Slightly on the pricey side."
"As nice as the food was (definitely recommend the Ceylon Kothu), the portion size was kinda small for how much it was."
"Wine selection was very poor, and very expensive for the quality."
"Pretty cool restaurant with some nice background music and pretty cool decor choices. But I wasn't impressed with the portion sizes."
"Tasty and flavorful, the place looks beautiful. However charging 3.50 pounds for a tiny bowl of flavored rice which is not enough to finish a plate, does feel too much."
"Good food. Poor overall experience. And poor value if you opt for alcoholic drinks."