The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Darlinghurst

3.3

8 Reviews

$40 and under

Indian

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Sydney's Most Popular Indian Restaurant- The Colonial British Indian Cuisine, located in Darlinghurst, is Sydney's most popular Indian restaurant, 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Indian, British
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9332 1336
Website
https://www.thecolonialrestaurant.com.au/darlinghurst
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We have successfully catered events for companies ranging from 80 to 150 guests and can accommodate any group size with advance notice. For tailored catering solutions, please visit our website: https://www.thecolonialrestaurant.com.au/catering
Private party facilities
Our restaurant can host up to 70 guests, making it the perfect venue for functions, birthday celebrations, and banquets.

Location
71-73 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010
Neighborhood
Darlinghurst
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Sip & Spice: Wine Tasting with Curry Pairing
A$40.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience the elegance of fine wines paired with the bold, aromatic flavors of Indian cuisine every FRIDAY. This curated tasting features five carefully selected wines, each expertly matched with a rich, slow-cooked curry, complemented by warm, freshly baked naan. With both classic and vegetarian options available, this is an experience designed for those who appreciate the art of pairing and the balance of refined flavors. Limited seats available. Reserve your table today.

What 8 people are saying

The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Darlinghurst reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.3

3.3 based on all time ratings

3.3Food
3.3Service
3.5Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Energetic

8 Reviews

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Eddie
Gloucestershire8 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They accepted an online booking for 9.45pm and wanted us out by 10.15pm. Totally ridiculous - if they want to close at 10.15 they should not be accepting any bookings later than 9.00 latest. The food wasn't that good compared to a typical UK curry house.
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Simon
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, and the hot curry challenge is a must for spice fans.
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Renee
Adelaide1 review
1.0
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was poor quality and taste. Roti and garlic nann were both inedible. Waited over 45 minutes for food when restaurant was extremely quiet.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney1 review
1.0
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Don't believe the reviews on Tripadvisor. Was surprised to see it empty as the other restaurants in the street were busy. Surprised no Beef or Lamb available on menu. Margarita was awful and didn't finish it. Entree was ok, but left after the waiter gave us plates for our mains and they had an awful dirty smell. Can not recommend.
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Marcus
Sydney2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 14, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food in the British style. However, if you are used to British curry houses, you'd expect the usual 4 dips to come with the papadums. Here they only provide mint sauce. Great value if you have a Citi credit card as get a free bottle of wine.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City18 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, Speedy delivery, Fine biryani, Non veg dishes are very good, Vegetarian dishes are average
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DaniM
Sydney2 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 29, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
food was average at best and took ages to be served.
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Foodie101 VIP
Toronto26 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great and very attentive. Would have liked to have a little more choice in how spicy my food could be. Overall had a great time and the drinks are interesting make sure to try a mango daiquiri.
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FAQs

The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Darlinghurst offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9332 1336.

The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Darlinghurst is rated 3.3 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Darlinghurst

71-73 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Additional information

Neighborhood
Darlinghurst
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Indian, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.thecolonialrestaurant.com.au/darlinghurst
Phone number
(02) 9332 1336
Catering
We have successfully catered events for companies ranging from 80 to 150 guests and can accommodate any group size with advance notice. For tailored catering solutions, please visit our website: https://www.thecolonialrestaurant.com.au/catering
Private party facilities
Our restaurant can host up to 70 guests, making it the perfect venue for functions, birthday celebrations, and banquets.

The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Darlinghurst

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Sip & Spice: Wine Tasting with Curry Pairing

Menu

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

How is The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Darlinghurst restaurant rated?

Is The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Darlinghurst currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information