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The Colonial British Indian Balmain

237 Darling Street, Balmain
thecolonialrestaurant.com.au
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Overview

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.

Menu

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Butter Chicken (GF)
$25.90
$14.25
Mild marinated chicken fillets cooked in a clay oven then prepared with creamy tomato and cashew nut sauce.
$25.90
$14.25
Vegetable Samosa (V)
$11.90
$6.55
Lightly spiced potato and pea filling wrapped in pastry and served with tamarind sauce.
$11.90
$6.55
Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)
$25.90
$14.25
Marinated chicken fillet cooked in a clay oven then prepared with capsicum, onion, tomato and master gravy.
$25.90
$14.25
British Fish Curry (GF)
$24.90
$13.70
Boneless fish pieces cooked in our famous and exclusive Goa coconut flavoured sauce.
$24.90
$13.70
Onion Bhaji (V) (VG) (GF)
$11.90
$6.55
Fritter of onions and shallots served with tamarind sauce.
$11.90
$6.55
Tandoori Chicken Tikka (GF)
$17.90
$9.84
Boneless chicken thigh fillet marinated in yoghurt and special spices, cooked in a tandoor oven and served with mint chutney.
$17.90
$9.84
Navrattan Korma (V) (GF)
$18.50
$10.18
Mildy spiced vegetables cooked in a cashew nut sauce.
$18.50
$10.18
Saag Paneer (V) (GF)
$23.90
$13.15
Cottage cheese cooked in baby spinach puree with mild spices, cream, and garnished with fresh tomato.
$23.90
$13.15

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Reviews

559 people have given The Colonial British Indian Balmain a rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Food
4.4
Atmosphere
4.3
Rebecca N
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 27 Sep 2025
5/5 for overall experience. Incredible service and food. We have already booked to return fo.. Read more
Karan R
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 29 Aug 2025
4/5 for overall experience. Good food
Omkar D
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 21 Aug 2025
5/5 for overall experience. Would go back again! Amazing food and cocktails. Service could b.. Read more
michael c
Dined at The Colonial British Indian Balmain on 3 Aug 2025
5/5 for overall experience. super staff great service awesome food thanks

About

237 Darling Street, Balmain
Weekday hours
monday
CLOSED
tuesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
thursday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
friday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Weekend hours
saturday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
sunday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
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