The Colonial British Indian Cuisine offers a distinctive dining experience, combining the bold flavours of North Indian cuisine with British-Colonial influences. Located in Sydney's prime areas of Balmain and Darlinghurst, the restaurant is known for its rich, flavourful curries, tandoori delicacies and aromatic spices, creating a menu that reflects tradition while embracing modern culinary techniques.Awarded TripAdvisor's Traveller's choice Awards in 2020 and 2022.
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Butter Chicken (GF)
$25.90
$16.84
Mild marinated chicken fillets cooked in a clay oven then prepared with creamy tomato and cashew nut sauce.
$25.90
$16.84
Vegetable Samosa (V)
$11.90
$7.74
Lightly spiced potato and pea filling wrapped in pastry and served with tamarind sauce.
$11.90
$7.74
Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)
$25.90
$16.84
Marinated chicken fillet cooked in a clay oven then prepared with capsicum, onion, tomato and master gravy.
$25.90
$16.84
British Fish Curry (GF)
$24.90
$16.19
Boneless fish pieces cooked in our famous and exclusive Goa coconut flavoured sauce.
$24.90
$16.19
Onion Bhaji (V) (VG) (GF)
$11.90
$7.74
Fritter of onions and shallots served with tamarind sauce.
$11.90
$7.74
Tandoori Chicken Tikka (GF)
$17.90
$11.64
Boneless chicken thigh fillet marinated in yoghurt and special spices, cooked in a tandoor oven and served with mint chutney.
$17.90
$11.64
Navrattan Korma (V) (GF)
$18.50
$12.03
Mildy spiced vegetables cooked in a cashew nut sauce.
$18.50
$12.03
Saag Paneer (V) (GF)
$23.90
$15.54
Cottage cheese cooked in baby spinach puree with mild spices, cream, and garnished with fresh tomato.
$23.90
$15.54
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Reviews
255 people have given The Colonial British Indian Balmain a rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Food
4.1
Atmosphere
4.1
Elsbeth J
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 9 Mar 2025
5/5 for overall experience. Everyone was really nice and the process was super easy
Peter W
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 22 Jun 2024
4/5 for overall experience. Lovely & tasty food. Service needs team training! Lighting is te.. Read more
Jane F
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 14 Apr 2024
5/5 for overall experience. A stable for us.
michael c
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 15 Feb 2024
5/5 for overall experience. wonderful food, super staff
Caitlin K
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 7 Dec 2023
5/5 for overall experience. Great service and amazing food!
Shirley c
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 23 Mar 2023
4/5 for overall experience. Good takeaway. The curries were good but the Naan definitely nee.. Read more
Brian C
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 3 Mar 2023
4/5 for overall experience. nice
Tony M
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 5 Jan 2023
5/5 for overall experience. Great food , amazing stuffed Nan bread
Lauren I
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 10 Nov 2022
4/5 for overall experience. Good butter chicken!
Peter Z
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 31 Oct 2022
5/5 for overall experience. Friendly service
Donna B
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 3 Jul 2022
4/5 for overall experience. I ordered pick up for 7:45 pm, since my husband was driving back.. Read more
Josh C
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 26 Jun 2022
4/5 for overall experience. Good grub
Jay C
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 12 Jun 2022
5/5 for overall experience. Good food
Josh s
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 13 Mar 2025
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 35% off the total bill
Ajay G
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 9 Mar 2025
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 45% off the total bill
Thanan E
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 9 Mar 2025
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 45% off the total bill
Kanika s
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 5 Mar 2025
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 45% off the total bill
Lisa L
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 28 Feb 2025
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 45% off the total bill
Vedran P
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 12 May 2024
4/5 for overall experience.
Received 30% off the total bill
Nicola F
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 6 Dec 2024
4/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
Lewis J
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 28 Nov 2024
4/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
Suman R
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 27 Nov 2024
4/5 for overall experience.
Received 15% off the total bill
Sakura K
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 30 Nov 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
stuart F
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 23 Nov 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
Mitchell W
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 26 Nov 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
Alison F
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 23 Nov 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
Niroshan D
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 17 Nov 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
Abby K
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 8 Nov 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 15% off the total bill
Rebecca S
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 7 Nov 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
Anabel T
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 5 Oct 2024
4/5 for overall experience.
Received 15% off the total bill
Finlay C
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 4 Oct 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 15% off the total bill
Kira J
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 14 Sep 2024
4/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
Raphael R
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 29 Aug 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 15% off the total bill
Grace R
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 16 Aug 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
Harry E
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 26 Jun 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 15% off the total bill
jody w
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 15 Jun 2024
5/5 for overall experience.
Received 20% off the total bill
Farah S
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 2 Jun 2024
4/5 for overall experience.
Received 30% off the total bill