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Bombay Bistro

1214 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-4721
Ranked #27 of 362 restaurants in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Cuisines: Indian, International, Vegan, Vegetarian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Dessert
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Cheyenne
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

With a happy ending for all! As I wrote before, we were interested in having our daughter's small wedding reception here and communications weren't going well. I was encouraging her to look elsewhere but, because we live where we live and time was running out, there was just no way she was going to find someplace else. So, I called... More

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Lawrenceville, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Went here with an Indian coworker, and we liked it so we much we dragged a third guy with us 2 days later. The service was a bit slow the first night (a Tuesday) but not the second (a Thursday.) Both nights the food was truly excellent. We had different dishes both times and there wasn't a single thing I... More

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Long Beach, CA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

I travel constantly - for work and for play - so I've really had to curb my vegetarian foodie-ism and limit myself to one indulgent meal per trip to avoid the extra pounds that creep up on me. So I'm picky. Several months ago, six colleagues and I crashed this place without a reservation on a busy night. Not only... More

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Cheyenne
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

My daughter and her fiance' very much liked the food here. We were interested in having a small wedding gathering here and my daughter spoke in person to the woman in charge of these events. She was given a quote and it all sounded wonderful. Then we never heard from them again. We have contacted them probably a half dozen... More

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Boulder, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

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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See 7 more reviews by WanderinStomach for Boulder
Colorado
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
1
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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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See 7 more reviews by Gary_Colorado_Mtn for Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 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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See 9 more reviews by madhu2808 for Boulder
Boulder
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 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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See 2 more reviews by jazzparty for Boulder
Boulder
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 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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Boulder,Colorado
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 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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