Root Spice is a indian restaurant in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.8 stars from 247 Google reviews. Known for food that stops people mid-sentence and river-view tables and cosy atmosphere. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #12 of 20 in Walcot.
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Root Spice
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Quick Verdict
This is the Indian restaurant that makes people who eat out regularly reconsider what they thought they knew about curry. Go early on Friday if you want a table without the stress.
Book if you want to sit by the window with a proper curry that tastes like someone cared about the spice balance and the source ingredients.
About Root Spice
Root Spice sits on Argyle Street in Bathwick with a river view and a cosy, relaxed feel that punches well above the standard curry house. The kitchen treats Indian food as craft — reviewers who know their curries keep coming back because the flavours aren't watered down or templated. You'll find scotch eggs and samosas to start, then seafood curries, venison, lamb, and salmon mains that arrive hot and precise. The pistachio kulfi for dessert matters enough that people mention it by name. Service is attentive without fuss, staff greet you on the way in and out, and allergies get handled properly. The place fills up fast on Friday nights and during Bath rugby matches, which tells you something. One group of 7 who'd eaten everywhere agreed it was the best curry they'd had. It's the sort of place locals discover by accident and then stop talking about because they don't want the queue to get worse.
What Stands Out
Food that stops people mid-sentence
A regular curry enthusiast wrote: 'I'm a huge fan of Indian cuisine and I cannot remember a meal that compared to this one.' A group of 7 agreed it was 'the best curry we've ever had' across venison, lamb, salmon, and seafood dishes. The onion bhajis got specific praise.
River-view tables and cosy atmosphere
Reviewers mentioned 'a lovely table by the window overlooking the river' and described the space as having 'a very relaxed cosy feel' with 'lovely ambience.' Multiple reviews used the word 'warm' to describe the atmosphere.
Staff who actually know the menu
One server, Preeta, was singled out as 'very knowledgeable.' Another reviewer noted the manager handled allergy requirements 'perfectly' on a chaotic Christmas Day service. Staff greet customers on arrival and departure.
What Customers Say
Food was incredible, service fabulous and the ambiance perfect.
We booked and got a lovely table by the window over looking the river.
I'm a huge fan of Indian cuisine and I cannot remember a meal that compared to this one.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Root Spice
Yes. Dinner reservations are recommended and the place fills fast, especially Friday nights and when Bath rugby plays at home. Takes reservations via OpenTable and direct booking.
Precise and flavourful — not standard curry house fare. Start with scotch eggs or samosas. Mains include seafood curry, venison, lamb, and salmon. Pistachio kulfi for dessert. A regular wrote: 'I'm a huge fan of Indian cuisine and I cannot remember a meal that compared to this one.'
Yes. A group of 7 called it 'the best curry we've ever had' across multiple dishes. The space handles groups well, though Friday nights get busy and service slows under pressure — aim for earlier bookings if you're a larger party.
Yes. One reviewer noted their mum's allergies were 'catered for perfectly' on a chaotic Christmas Day service, so they take dietary requirements seriously.
Paid street parking only, and spaces are usually difficult to find. Plan extra time or arrive early.
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