The Quay Building, 2 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Charming, vintage-chic restaurant serving upmarket Indian street food, sharing plates and curries.
I had an excellent experience dining at Spice room it is in Circular quay The food was absolutely delicious, with authentic flavors and perfectly balanced spices. Each dish was prepared with great attention to detail and beautifully presented. The service was equally outstanding. The staff was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making great recommendations and ensuring our needs were met throughout the meal. The ambiance added to the overall experience, creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. It's clear that this restaurant is passionate about delivering quality and care to its guests. I’m already looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Indian cuisine!"
Absolutely outstanding experience! The customer service here is top-notch—staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely care about making your visit memorable. Every dish we tried was delicious, with each item bringing unique, incredible flavors. The food quality is exceptional, and you can really tell they put heart into each plate. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience with amazing taste and service. Can’t wait to come back!
Enjoyed the service & great food we came for. Loved all the dishes, specially the drinks and the dessert also was awesome. Gaurav is a great host. Thanks will visit again.
great service. their specials especially the prawns were fabulous. such depth of flavor. the desserts were quite unique and sweet without being heavy. highly recommend.
Being from Melbourne, I've been searching for the best Indian food in Sydney everytime I travel and I can confidently say I found it here at The Spice Room. The food is authentic, high quality and delicious. The service is top notch and hard to beat the location for convenience. Will be back without a doubt :)
Had a great night here celebrating a birthday. We were accommodated for even though we didn't have a booking. They made her feel special. The food was nicely cooked, presentable and came out fresh. The staff where friendly, welcoming and attentive. The atmosphere was nice. Many decorations are from India Not far from the Opera House and train. Had a great night and will return again. Boro looked after us well.
Best Indian food I had in Sydney. Had free flow of sparkling water also. Very rich quality food and the ambience is really great. Loved the roti and curry a lot.
Eventhough I didn’t have any table reservation, they managed to slot me in since I got in early. They said they can give me an hour but I went over an hour and they had no problem with it even though they started getting busier. Excellent service! Food is legit (I’m a sucker for Indian food) and yes, if the fragrant, mildly spicy Indian I am looking for. I wish i could have order other stuff but I was dining alone.
We had an amazing dinner. we didnt have a booking but here Staff named Gaurav was very welcoming and he accommodated us. The food was nicely cooked, presentable and came out fresh. The staff where friendly, welcoming and attentive. The atmosphere was nice.
Very warm and accommodating staff, served us with great quality food. We eat quite a lot of Indian / Asian food and this was very very good. Well done Spice Room !
Me and my friend ate Chicken biryani over there. Price is hectic. Couldnt even imagine that it would cost so much high. Talking about the food it was awful. I have tried biryani in so many places and so many resturants i have never tasted such bad taste of biryani over there. Honestly one of the worst experience of biryani as i am biryani lover.
The rogan josh slaps
The food is fantastic. Don t bother trying other Indian restaurants, this one is the best one. We have been coming here for years. Please try the pani puri shots, you won t be disappointed and the chicken tikka melts in your mouth!
Best chicken curry I have had!!! Plus the tandoor grill is amazing also. Service is A+. If you want quality Indian food come here. I also recommend coming in for a special occasion. They made my partners 40th birthday so special
Amazing Indian food in the heart of Sydney. We loved the taste and the quality of the ingredients. The staff is really helpful. Totally recommended
Food was delicious, service was great and atmosphere is a vibe.
Vegetarian options: Less and not so good options. Food
They have really nice vegetarian dish. The mushroom curry was absolutely amazing.
Great food
Food was amazing and great service
Had seafood platter and goat biriyani which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Lovely, food and service
Great!!!
Amazing food and service as always..!! Kid-friendliness: Table was setup with kids high chair when we arrived. Recommended dishes Papadum, Kingfisher, Butter Chicken
Fantastic restaurant.
Great food! Service great, rice great, atmosphere Atlantic. And definitely explore their toilet, interesting!
Lovely ambience, great customer service and food. Special mention- the bajji was very well made and has to be their signature dish. Compliments to the chef and his team! Food
One of the best restaurants in Sydney for Indian people. It has authentic Indian dishes and the taste is very good. Loved the service and food. Thanks :) Would recommend it to everyone! Vegetarian options: You will like it, go ahead :)
Everything is good service and food no compare to anyone our friend visit from Melbourne you guys made our day and respect for Sydney thank you so much
I had the pleasure of dining at The Spice Room today, and it was an exceptional experience. The food was a perfect blend of authentic Indian flavors and beautifully presented dishes. The Palak Paneer and Mushroom Masala were highlights, bursting with rich and balanced spices. The ambiance was equally delightful. The warm lighting and intricate details made the dining experience even more special. Overall, the combination of flavorful food and a charming atmosphere makes The Spice Room a must-visit for anyone in Sydney.
Had a great Indian food here. Visited them twice in week, taste was same as it was earlier time. Dal Makhani (must have) is as good as u will find in Delhi (India), or I would say better in taste than what we have India. Must place for North Indian Food lover!! Keep going guys!!
Food served was tasty and well presented. Good ambience. Friendly staff. Had a great time with family!!
Spice level is tuned to local taste. Bit less spicy for us
Being of a northern Indian background, I ve had a lot of Indian food in my life; I think this makes my opinion particularly useful in trying to figure out if the Spice Room is authentic to its roots. In short, it is absolutely amazing. Its proximity to the Opera House and Circular Quay makes it the ideal place to grab dinner, and it s absolutely not a tourist trap. I can t wait to come again!
Great food, nice staff, good location. My first recommendation to anyone looking to eat in Sydney. Food
Food was really good - 8pax and food came out quick -
We were served today by gaurav and everything was lovely, friendly staff and delicious food. Well done the spice room
Recommended by hotel concierge and boy did not disappoint! Smelled delicious walking up the steps, and tasted just as good!
The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, tender meat, flavoursome and good size portions. Food
We came all the way from Melbourne to this restaurant on a friends recommendation and it was a horrible choice made. The rice served was cold, dal Takda had no tadka and baigan bharta had not salt or flavour. It was very a horrible experience. After complaining they said they will heat up the rice and redo Bharta. The rice came again luke warm.. I saw it was being heated in a microwave and clearly not heated well. We lost interest by then and just ate some food and left everything elesr. We were offered a complimentary nan by then we had lost interest in eating. We were give $10 discount and were told feedback will be passed to the chef but something told me that it was a check list. I will not recommend anyone to have food there.
Our experience was unfortunate very bad 2/5. We were seated in an area without air-conditioning ( to be fair given the option as the other tables were apparently booked). It was warm. Table water was warm too - no ice. Asked for mild dishes and was suggested a Dahl - it was more med - hot and too spicy for anyone. The remainder of dishes and service were average. Terrible dripping water leak in the bathroom that lands on your head as you enter toilets and slippery floors with bucket x2 catching water and a large wet tea towel ( not sure how this is safe by any means. The final straw was finding 2 large rocks in the naan which apparently broke off the tandoor. The children could have choked and broken teeth. Small apologies and no discount which was disappointing. I would never eat here again.
We had a delicious family meal, which was served by an extremely friendly service. Highly recommended
On my holiday in Sydney, I happened to visit The Spice Room- an indian restaurant to remind me of home. However the service in the restaurant did not remind me of home at all. Contrary to Indian hospitality it was a very sour experience. On asking for another tandoori roti, we were told that the kitchen was closed whereas it was an open kitchen and clearly visible that it was functioning. If you choose to serve a guest it is important that you satisfy them. When we bought it to the managers notice he said you can do whatever you want and at that point we decided to just eat the remaining food and walk off. The food was good but the service was pathetic and made the whole dinner experience very annoying especially for the expensive price tag. Highly disappointed.
Feels and tastes very Indian. Loved it.
Excellent Indian food and wonderful table service. Such a great atmosphere as well. Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free choices
Food was flavourful, portion sizes were good and all dietary requirements were catered for.
Very tasty vegetarian options. Vegetarian options: Mixed vegetable kurma was very good. Food : 5/5 |
Best food in Sydney. Very close too harbour bridge. Atmosphere and friendly staff.Must visit
Food is great ! Definitely come back here again
Very popular Indian restaurant with delicious food and great service.
Brilliant dinner,tasty,plentiful-great service!
Great food and service is amazing
Great food, very tasty. The service was wonderful.
Delicious food! Very tasteful. The mango lassi was the best we ever had, honestly!
Food tasted amazing! I would definitely recommend the mango lassi.
Great food just round the corner of Opera House!
Wonderful place, ambience and food. Gaurav was excellent
The food was amazing and the service was quick. The staff was very welcoming and the atmosphere was warm. It was a great experience overall.
An Indian restaurant I found by chance. Lamb curry has a bit of flavor, so it would be better to eat regular curry. The basic snack-like appetizer is delicious. Good atmosphere It was good to communicate with staff who were good at Korean.
Food okay; not mind blowing; pani puri balls a bit big but good flavour. Very loud when full. Card surcharges.
Amazing authentic Indian food at nicest location. Great ambience and customer service at its best. Highly recommend Spiceroom for its authentic Indian food with fresh ingredients and surprisingly innovative cocktails great work guys
Excellent service. Friendly staff. Gaurav took extra care of us.
I had the butter chicken naan and rice my friend had the beef vindaloo it was all very tasty. Very friendly staff great quiet atmosphere
I visited this place today and the food, service and the Atmosphere was just amazing
Best indiannive had in Australia.
Came here for my dads birthday and our experience was nothing short of exceptional The food was delicious with very decent portions, our servers were wonderful and looked after us, and the ambiance was comfortable and welcoming Well definitely be coming back!
The food, ambience, service- everything was a 10/10. It s really hard to find good Indian food in Sydney. Our table was served by Rishabh- he was very sweet and friendly. The experience was top notch.
Gorgeous
Wonderful team, fabulous food.
Awesome, authentic Indian food. Amazing service! Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian food available Food : 5/5 |
Good and service were amazing. Get the butter chicken and garlic naan you won t regret it!
Great food thanks
Good service and good food
We had a delicious lunch
Such delicious orgasmic Indian food in in the town
Yummy
Its the best Indian food Ive ever had! You must eat naan! I had two types of curry, chicken curry and beef curry, and both were very delicious!! Looking at other tables, I noticed they were eating different types of curry, but I think any type of curry would be delicious! Rishab staff kindly explained things to us and we ate delicious food!! He was the best person I met when I came to Sydney!! He speaks Korean well too! best!
Fantastic service from everyone here, especially Gorof who recommended us great dishes, because it was our first time having Indian food. Gorof knew exactly what we wanted! We will come back again soon!
nice staff and really good food ..!
We really enjoyed the food. It reminded me of Vedant
Aesthetics were good but the food was below average
Atmosphere and ambience cool .Food delicious and tasty . Service appreciable, Price bit high . Food : 5/5
Very tasty food, train line visible from the window creates a very cool authentic vibe!
Delicious food and great service.
Very good! Polite and attentive staff that were willing to work with our order and or our timing.
One of the best places for indian cuisine in Sydney
Really enjoyed it.
Great food!
The service and food was incredible! Highly recommend and would come back
Food was delicious and came out really quick. Would definitely come back!
We had a lovely time in the restaurant, the food was delicious and the staffs were so friendly, welcoming and polite moreover the service was quick. We enjoyed our time there.
Scrumptious food and very fast service.
We had lunch here 8 years ago and still just as amazing today
Absolutely awesome food. Can vouch for the authentic North Indian food here!!
The Black Daal is a must try!!
Gaurav the restaurant manager was exemplary helpful and lively!!
This was my first time eating Indian and I was pleasantly surprised. Food was fresh, tasty and aromatic and service was excellent. Will be back for sure!
The food was tasty and the service was good and friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends.
I came here because it was near Circular and it was so delicious!!!! I recommend the butter chicken curry, regular naan, and cheese chili naan haha.
Very good
delish food and beautiful service! what more can one ask for? bang on! thank you
Great food and service!
Been dying to try it and it didn t disappoint
Vegetarian options: Excellent vegan options and really delicious
Soooo goood
it is delicious. Out of all the curries I ve ever eaten, this one ranks second in my heart?!??? I am satisfied because many places were closed on the weekend.
Good food, good experience good service
Food is fire absolutely love it. Rishab- the assistant manager fulfilled our request of certain food that werent possible but he made sure we got what we wanted.definitely coming back
Great authentic food and amazing service! Staff were super helpful and efficient
This place has amazing food and hospitality! The kitchen was closed but we wanted to have desserts, they made for us. Really superb food and ambience.
Everything is fine, but it is in my opinion top expensive Wheelchair accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchairs due to stairs in the entrance area
This place is gorgeously outfitted, the flavors are great and the staff is friendly - my only feedback would be they the medium spice level is not very spicy at all. Im considered the spice wuss of my family and I would ve done a few more notches without breaking a sweat :) All in all would come back any time
The food so nice
Perfect for hosting visitors, right near the harbour. Amazing traditional dishes to choose from. Top tier service offering advice and answering any questions you have. Great place to go before a show at the opera house Dietary restrictions: Plenty of dairy and gluten free options, all pointed out easily in menu too Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible. Stairs up to entrance
Bhoomi served us and she was the best host. My 91 yr old dad gave her feedback for the temperature of the Ginger Masala Chai, next thing she brings another cup of complimentary chai at the same temperature that he required. That kind of attention is awesome . The food is always super. The Spice Room has become the place where we celebrate all our special days .
Delicious Pani poori, Pondicherry prawns and specialty cocktail
Everything Perfect :)
Thanks Gaurav for the special treatment We re from Pakistan and had the best experience here in our first Indian restaurant Food
Always top notch
Good service ...
Excellent service, excellent food. Authentic and delicious. Will definitely be back.
Gaurav was brilliant!
Wow! This place was amazing. Service, food EVERYTHING exceeded my expectations. Would recommend to anyone!
First time and just wow!!! Amazing food and the service was perfection
Excellent food Excellent service
Excellent food, excellent ambience and fantastic customer service. Everything spot on
No complaints. Very good scran
Food was great but the waitress ignored us and forgot to give the menu
15% surcharge for no reason. Any kind of surcharge is not acceptable at any restaurant of this calibre. The service was also not good the waiters forgot to give us the menu. They also ignored us the whole time.
Yum yum yum. Had the grand banquet and it did not disappoint. All of the food was so flavourful and did not disappoint. Drinks were delicious as well. The service was superb and everyone was very polite. Thank you for the loveliest dinner!
Great food delicious and filling
Great Service by Rishabh, restaurant manager , Food was yum, Indians - Must try Mutton Rohan Joshi , it was delicious
This is our new favourite Indian restaurant in Sydney. Exciting menu, great ambiance. The food and service are outstanding. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Will be back again soon:) Seekh kebab and chicken tikka were amazing!!!
The prawn vindaloo and goat curry were very tasty. Excellent service, food and atmosphere
Great!
Very good curry, with enjoyable atmosphere.
Really great food, lovely staff. A little too loud for my liking as was tough to hear my companion sitting across from me. But, nevertheless, still worth the visit. An overall good experience
Big Shout out to Rishabh and the staff. The location, authentic Indian food, ambience and the service were top notch.
The servers were welcoming and very friendly, I had a great time.
Great food and fabulous service. Travelling from Tasmania and visited this place after 10 years. Again, a place you must eat in.
The whole experience was so great! I loved the decor, food and service!
Once again met our expectations. Attention to detail, service and taste second to none. Irresistible!
Mr gaurav have treated us so well . The food and the service is so good
Very nice restaurant with lots of nice and old-fashioned designs. The food is really good and they are really nice. The bathroom looks amazing. So was the food.
Thanks for your fantabulous service Rishabh. You even arranged a seat for us in no time. A1 service.
3rd time of visiting, although first was 20 years ago. Second was 7 years ago and returned this year 2024! Excellent food, location, staff. Just a wee bit chilly, as weather certainly not what we expected, but it didnt dampen our spirits or appetites.
Incredible food, highly recommended
Vegetarian options: Beautiful service and food. Can understand why so busy but in and out in an hour Recommended dishes
first time trying Indian food. tasty. and service is great.