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Bombay Bistro

1214 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-4721
Ranked #11 of 363 restaurants in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 76 Reviews
Cuisines: Indian, International, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Dessert
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WanderinStomach
Boulder, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012 NEW

Hope to see them in www.eat-4-free.com SOON, the foods good, waiters friendly and the smells amazing. A bunch of us have found SO many great places with THE EAT MEMBERSHIP--wish these guys'd try it More

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Gary_Colorado_Mtn
Colorado
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

If you're new to Indian food this would be a great restaurant to visit for your first experience. I say that because all the meals I have tried are amazing. If you're an experienced Indian food eater, your also going to love this place. The decor is fun and elegant. Their lunch menu is also well priced. More

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madhu2808
Boulder, Colorado
Contributor
12 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Words aren't enough to describe Bombay Bistro. It's the most delicious, delectable food I have ever had. It's back to it's former brilliant self and Paul and Pari are back! Yay! Love it there!! YUMMY More

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jazzparty
Boulder
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Bombay Bistro has transformed itself back into the restaurant we all love. Paul and Pari have opened a new place in Vancouver, called Sutra, but are making frequent trips back to Boulder. Now Paul's sister is joining the team at Bombay. Shankar is back too. Bombay Bistro makes you feel like you are part of the family whether it’s your... More

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Evan S
Boulder
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

Truly a great restaurant. The menu has a great balance of traditional Indian options and creative and interesting Indian inspired dishes (the short ribs are to die for!) I have been a regular customer for years, and the food and service have always been fantastic. Definitely one of the best eateries in downtown boulder!! More

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OK2Travel
Boulder,Colorado
Contributor
16 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

They have some very good choices here. The service is very good and they help you with choosing if you do not have a good grasp of the cuisine. They have some very nice cocktails to enjoy while you wait. In all very enjoyable and tasty. More

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m.s.1976
boulder
Reviewer
4 reviews
23 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011

I will never eat here again! I ordered the chicken with sauce and it was chargrilled chicken cut into cubes and thrown into a sauce that tasted like it came out of a jar, or a can. Authentic Indian should never be prepared this way. They brought food I didn't order or eat and then tried to charge me for... More

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ShellKing
Montrose, Colorado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Our extended family of 7 ate here on a very busy Friday night during Homecoming weekend. We arrived without reservations and they were very nice and let us know it would be an hour wait. There were crowds everywhere so we decided to walk around and return. We are sure glad we came back. Our food was delicious. The flavors... More

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no_wire_please
Boulder, Colorado
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2011

Well, I've been here before with good results, but this time the service was quite slow and many things were forgotten. Despite the restaurant being pretty much empty on a Wednesday night it took 10 min to get the server to come take the check w/ credit card away. Prior to this they dropped a samosa on the floor (though... More

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stevemusic
Jerusalem, Israel
Senior Contributor
43 reviews
53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011

I reflect on my fondest memories of good Indian food from my college days, when a full meal could be had for $4. That incredible food sustained us during the cold NY winters....OK, many years later, in Boulder, after seeing all the good reviews, I tried it while visiting with my son here at the foot of the Rockies.....First (being... More

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