Restaurant Shalimar in Bremen

Good prices, good food, nice atmosphere. The service is of a high standard. Good drinks. We chose between strong food, half of the party super satisfied, the other half thought it was a little too strong. Would love to come here again.

Really recommend if someone wants to enjoy real taste of Indian cuisines. Staff service is very welcoming. Atmosphere of the restaurant is really amazing. Highly recommended in Bremen.😃👍🏽

The food was really tasty and the service was very good. Clear recommendation and gladly again!

Went there with family and friends based on recommendations from locals. One of the challenges is the small entrance door and no wheelchair or buggy accessible entrance. Leaving that aside, we were impressed by the interior, and it looked quite traditional and out of the box. Seating arrangement is reasonable, could be a bit spacious but perhaps too much to expect for a city center restaurant. We were served by a young lad, and it was quite welcoming and polite. Service was a bit slow and not up to mark, food was brought to table but we were never asked if we need help with servings since the food is served in hot pots which are very difficult to handle and can get burns on hands if you are with kids. Food itself was very low spicy, which was a bit disappointing since we were expecting authentic Indian taste. Samosa chat needs improvement, at least needs salt if not spice. On the brighter side, we loved Naan and drinks. Overall, it was average experience at this visit. Hope it will improve in future. Good luck.

Nice Atmosphere, Tasty Indian Food, Reasonable Price

Dieses indische Restaurant ist in allen Bereichen top. Angefangen von der tollen indischen Inneneinrichtung über das sehr leckere Essen bis zum extrem freundlichen Personal. Auch die Cocktails sind sehr zu empfehlen. Wir würden auch aus Hamburg wieder hierfahren um so authetisches Essen zu genießen.

Robbie was very nice and the service great. Really enjoyed the butter chicken. Long life to Indian cuisine.

A great and small Indian restaurant. The staff is very attentive, insightful and great. The food was great - the price-performance ratio was also good. The ambience is Oriental/Indian, a cozy atmosphere.

If you don't like coriander but go to an Indian restaurant, it's your own fault. But if you ask twice that coriander shouldn't be sprinkled on the dish, but then it does, then that's annoying. If you then mention this, the plate is taken back, it is back after a minute, the cabbage is half-heartedly picked up and otherwise stirred in, then I find it almost impertinent. I could have done it myself. I just don't go to (or this) Indian restaurant anymore. By the way, it was similar at the next table, only there it was about gluten. Wasn't implemented either. If you have serious food intolerances, it could turn out badly. The ambience is otherwise quite appealing and the food tasted good, but wasn't really served hot.

The number 1 restaurant in Germany. Food quality is amazing same like Indian food .

Last night we came shalimar. The food delicious and atmosphere very good service and staff member friendly.

I have never seen like this restaurant. What a food literally mouth watering. Amazing service , food quality and atmosphere are really nice.

A fun Indian restaurant with Bollywood sound. The dishes are tasty, although not outstanding. The prices are reasonable. The service needs improvement

Tolles Essen hier. Wir waren zu viert als Familie und der Kellner war sehr nett und lustig. Sofort waren die Kinder dabei und hatten auch ihr Spaß. Wir hatten eine kleine Vorspeise (gemischte Pakora und Samosa) und diese waren sehr lecker und ihren Preis wert. Nach eine kurze Zeit und die Hauptspeisen kamen. 4 unterschiedliche Curries, alles von mild bis sehr Scharf und alles super gewürzt. Ich komme aus England und da haben wir sehr viele sehr gute Indische Restaurants und dieser machten den Konkurrenz. Wir kommen gerne wieder wenn wir wieder nach Bremen kommen!

Terrible service. You can order after 15 minutes. Got a drink after half an hour. After 45 minutes eating. Quality moderate. I don't understand tripadvisor review at all

Ein indisches Restaurant mit Top-Essen. Alle unsere Gerichte schmeckten sehr gut und waren auf Wunsch auch fast authentisch gewürzt. Die location ist wohl auch recht beliebt, da mehrere Grüppchen brav darauf warteten, Tische zugewiesen zu bekommen. Wir hatte glücklicherweise reserviert. einziger Wehrmutstropfen ist der Service, der langsam, überfordert und chaotisch ist. Hier ist noch massiv Luft nach oben. Das Essen jedoch war es wert.

Recently been there spontaneously and to our surprise, we were delighted with the food and ambience. Would definitely recommend to visit if you wana try some authentic indian cuisine. Place is walkable from Bremen Hbf :)

There is nothing to complain about, food and service excellent; only the toilets are a bit marginal. Still five stars.

A very great pleasure to have dinner here! The dishes are super flavorful and the owner and his staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome here! Finally an operator who enjoys what he does!

Discovered spontaneously and enjoyed the best Indian food (vegetarian). The Naan Garlic is to die for! The dishes were excellently seasoned and prepared according to our wishes (light and medium spicy). I would order this again. Attentive and nice service.

This is the best Indian food I have had in Germany!!! I asked for a recommendation and was suggested the butter chicken extra spicy and it did not disappoint!!! The rice was amazing and seasoned so well, the butter chicken was creamy and delicious, the garlic naan was the perfect amount of garlic and was not overly greasy. 12/10 I am excited to explore more of their menu on future trips!

Absolut top! Der Service ist aufmerksam und kennt seine Speisen. Das Essen kam ohne lange Wartezeiten obwohl wir nicht allein waren. Was ich mit einem indischen Restaurant bislang nicht in Verbindung gebracht habe, Alkohol. Hier gibt es indischen Wein, der sehr lecker ist und zum Schluss ein Glas aufs Haus. Wir kommen wieder.

This is by far the best Indian restaurant I have been to. Our wedding anniversary was on the 9th of September, I and my husband decided to satisfy our cravings for Indian food. Choosing this restaurant was the best decision we made on that day. The food was amazingly delicious. The people were so friendly and welcoming. The food wasn’t expensive. We had 3 main dishes and 2 mango lassis for just 55 euros. They gave us free drinks (a shot and a home made drink), they played love songs for us, and they gave us a flower. They made our day. Anytime we visit Bremen again, we would definitely be visiting this lovely restaurant.

Coming from the south of India I was craving for Indian food, the owner of the restaurant was more than a server, but a great person to talk to. Food was amazing and would definitely come again

I visited with an Indian friend and a friend from another school, and it was delicious. If you order curry, they also serve rice, but I like naan, so I ordered naan. The mango lassi is also delicious.

If you’re looking for a fantastic Indian dining experience in Bremen, this restaurant is a must-visit, especially for its butter chicken. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, blending modern aesthetics with a touch of Indian tradition. But the star of the show is the butter chicken—tender, juicy pieces of chicken swimming in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce that’s bursting with flavor. The balance between sweetness, spice, and the luxurious creaminess is spot on, making every bite a delight. The naan served alongside is perfect for scooping up that silky sauce, and the portion size is generous without being overwhelming. The staff are attentive and friendly, making sure your meal is enjoyable from start to finish. If you’re in Bremen and a fan of butter chicken or Indian cuisine in general, this place delivers an authentic and memorable experience that you won’t want to miss!

Very tasty, varied food..great service..interesting, tasteful decor!

The food was tasty and the service was great!

Above all, the food and staff were perfect. Best Indian food I've ever eaten.

A beautifully furnished restaurant that serves delicious traditional meals, far enough from the busy waterfront for us relax while we feasted, but close enough for us to go and sit by the riverbank and question our decision to ask for "Indian level spicy" afterward.

The rasturant is really cool and food tastes abnormal

We received a very friendly welcome and continued service. The Shalimar has a great ambience (not as kitschy as feared ;-)). And most importantly: the food is sensationally good!! With the large selection there is something for everyone and we tried several different courses, everything was excellent! The only problem is that we don't come from Bremen. Otherwise we would definitely be there very often!

02.09.2024, I came to Shalimar with my friends. I had invited my friends and told them that I will take them with me to an Indian restaurant. I paid after eating food. Cash! When I paid, by mistake I gave him two notes of 50 Euros each and one note of 20 Euros. I had mistakenly given 50 Euros extra and when I asked him to return it, the boy started fighting with me and shouting at me not to come here to eat food again. The boy name is Jassi . Really bad experience. 🥲 please Be very careful while paying when you are dealing in cash because they tend to cheat. Especially Jassi boy . I don't want argument with you crazy and useless staff and all. Horrible memory with your restaurant. Pffffffff!!!!!

I have to say it tastes very, very tasty. Everyone should come by and try the food. The food tastes fantastic and friendly service

Best Indian food you can get here....

The food is delicious, the staff are nice and friendly, highly recommended!

Very disappointing experience. The room is noisy and noisy, no possibility for conversation. The cocktails are probably the only good thing. The wait staff is poorly trained, forgets orders and is not attentive let alone courteous. The food isn't worth the price and isn't satisfying, but at least the meat is okay. You can probably get better Indian food in a cafeteria or fast food restaurant. Denying every negative review speaks against reflective management.

Excellent food, good service. Attention: make a reservation if necessary, it is very busy for good reason.

It’s a best Indian restaurant in Europe. So tasty menu like in India. Best dishes, fresh products. Owner is friendly man in the world. You must visit this restaurant when you visit a Bremen

Tolles Essen,sehr geschmackvoll. Sehr freundliches Personal und immer zuvorkommend. Preis Leistung stimmt. Nur zu empfehlen

A fantastic spot for dining out, with friendly staff and delicious food. The prices are reasonable, making it an ideal choice for an enjoyable evening out.

Mega! Eat mega! Hospitality MegaMega (rarely experienced something like that) and friendliness a double plus!

Absolute delicious food. Very nice atmosphere, nice supportive, helpful staff.. One should visit to taste Indian dishes.

Sehr gute Indische Küche mit der richtigen Würze. Aber das Highlight ist der Besotzer des Lokals. Sehr gastfreundlich, zuvorkommend und freundlich. Absolut einen Besuch wert. Wir kommen wieder :)

The food was okay, but relatively tasteless. The typical Indian extrapolation of spices was missing. The rice tasted like dust. In addition, the service was disinterested and dismissive. We didn't get an invoice. Overall weak. Unfortunately!

We went there for the first time today. I ordered chicken tikka tandoori, it smells like it's uncooked Sunflower oil sauce in tomato sauce Service was catastrophic as BlackMen treated us very badly (shame on you).

Indisk når det er bedst. Fik forskellige kylling retter, ris on nanbrød. Nogle valgte spicy, det var så godt. Fik og hurtig betjening. 101,00 euro for 4 voksne og 1 barn for det hele. Yderst rimeligt.

Went there twice and had veg and non veg both, it taste awesome. Owner is very friendly and nice guy. Will visit more

Vi var ikke sikker på hvad vi ville have, så vi lod tjener bestemme en menu, vi fik 2 øl og 2 vand, en forret til deling, og 3 små retter med ris igen til deling, han ville have betaling kontant på 90 euro. Det er meget dyrt vi kommer ikke igen. Så pas på regningen!!!

The food is kept warm with small bowls heated by tea lights, which of course also looks nice. I would have thought that the Indian dishes would be spicy, but the opposite was the case... we had to season with pepper and salt. Delicious, fluffy rice that is served in a special bowl.

Very nice Indian restaurant, delicious cocktails, great food, funny boss with a special service note, definitely try it out, clear recommendation for Bremen!

Happy hour from 19 to 22. Great drinks, gGeat food, great service. General atmosphere amazing. Tons of vegetarian options.

Went there super spontaneously without informing us beforehand. The service was extremely nice and the food was absolutely delicious! I can really only warmly recommend it!

When I first arrived the place was nearly empty and no staff were in evidence. Someone finally appeared after a 10 minute wait – I was getting so frustrated by this point that I felt like just walking off with the row of whisky and champagne bottles on the counter. I ordered a veg pakora, palak paneer and peshawri naan – my standard order in a new Indian. Spiced papadums with smooth chutneys of mint, coconut and mango soon appeared. The pakoras were thinly coated but tasty. But the peshwari naan appeared at the same moment and by the time I tasted it when the main course arrived (a) it was cold and (b) it was a garlic naan! The staff then brought the peshwari naan that I had actually ordered without me needing to complain. The palak paneer was delicately spiced and delicious. On balance, nice food despite the rather random and slightly surly service. I found the Bollywood soundtrack irritating, but I guess some customers must like it.

Fantastic! The service was very nice and personable, and the food was absolutely wonderful. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and there is great Bollywood music. I can definitely recommend Shalimar.

We were on a school field trip with a small course on site. Despite having a reservation, we were able to sit down and order at 7 p.m. It took a while for the food to arrive, but it was worth it - the food was extremely delicate and the service was top notch and had a good sense of humour. We were also lucky enough to witness a show where the owner sang an Indian song to celebrate the birthdays of two guests. A clear recommendation if you are in the city and fancy Indian food.

Last Saturday we was here Super fast service, not only that, the food was very delicious. Price performance was very good. Really recommended.

The best Indian restaurant I've ever been to! Great atmosphere, music and food, you have to try it!

Last night I ordered a Butter chicken and a Chilli Chicken. It was really good. The service was fast and the staff very respectful and family-oriented. I will return there on my next trip to Bremen.

Had been visiting couple since the beginning of this year. But last time I didn't have a good experience. The food was well consumed but the service was poor.

We had a relatively strange dining experience here. The staff seemed a little absent and when we ordered, we were asked whether the person had eaten it before. When they replied that they hadn't had it yet and wanted to try something, the waitress recommended that he wouldn't rather eat it and wouldn't like it. The taste of the food was okay, but due to the experience when ordering it had an aftertaste.

We recently stayed at Shalima and had an overall average experience. The ambience was okay and the staff friendly. The menu offered a good selection of dishes. Unfortunately, the dish I ordered wasn't anything special, but it wasn't terrible either.

Everytime we go to Bremen make sure I visit Shalimar!! Highly recommend to anyone who's in town!!

Everything was great and we enjoyed the evening.

Really delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. We'd love to come back!

The staff are very friendly, the food and drinks are highly recommended!

Dear readers, Don't let the atmosphere scare you away!!! The food should definitely be the focus here and consoles over the ambience or (if you have to) the toilets, which are not so visually attractive. So, food is really tasty and quick too! 👍 The restaurant rightly has a good rating on Google!

Was in Bremen for a conference. Visited this restaurant almost everyday (5 days). Main course is very good. I will recommend everyone to try their main course if they want to experience authentic indian taste. Staff is friendly and kind. I think starters can be improved a bit. Overall it’s good !

This was our second time there and we were more than thrilled after both visits. Very attentive and friendly service, the food was served very quickly and tasted great. There is room for improvement in the sanitary facilities and in my opinion the music could be a little more relaxed or played more quietly, but that didn't spoil our visit to the restaurant :) We would love to come back and look forward to our next visit.

Great Indian place. Nicely decorated and tasteful food

Very good food and excellent service.

Food was really good..!!!! Ambience also nice ..!!! Guest treatment not so good..!!! Hospitality requires politeness to convey messages ..!!! Not to defame your customers over a water bottle..!!! I agree outside bottles not allowed but the same can be politely told.!!! Humbleness & politeness was all required.!!!

Worst experience in my whole Europe trip. Staff was extremely rude. We went there precisely on 24th of April. We ordered food, being teetotaller, we refrain from ordering drinks. They refused to serve food. Our expectation was to get home food away from home. But these guys have breached all limits. The waiter asked us to leave as it is compulsory to order drinks. Can't really tag them as " Indian restaurant " coz we Indians are known for our hospitality. Don't recommend it at all. Experience here was such a bad scar in my memories.

Good food and great ambience! Had a wholesome meal for under 20 Euros!

Indian cuisine is one of my favourite, and here at the Shalimar restaurant the food was sooooo delicious! Portions are big, so I could not even finish it, mangolasi and masala tea the best 👏. Also chicken two types which you can see in the photos and videos were excellent. I’m very happy that for one night in Bremen I chose exactly this restaurant. Also the guys at the restaurant were very helpful and attentive. Will definitely come back when I’m again in Bremen 🤗

It was our first time there and not the last time. The food was simply top class and all the dishes tasted incredibly good. The owner suggested that we (newcomers to Indian cuisine) try several dishes so that everyone can eat everything. Everything was explained to us and something was told about each dish. The whole meal almost had something of the “perfect dinner” about it. We were even served Indian wine, which was really tasty and something different from European wine. All in all a great evening, with fantastic food and great service. Thanks and LG from East Frisia

We received a very friendly welcome. Tables were put together especially for us. A cocktail was immediately served as a welcome. A perfect recommendation for the menu was given. At the end there was a Sambucca. Thank you Robby. Greetings from the Münsterlander

Wow, got a table with 8 people without a reservation. Owner's suggestion accepted, table buffe and simply phenomenal. Five stars for the first visit!!!!!

Great Indian food, nice atmosphere, we'd love to come back

Best vegan Dal Makhani I've eaten so far. Try it all over Germany when I'm traveling. And I always return to Bremen because it has by far the best taste. The super friendly service tops it all off.

The food was good, happy hour lasts long. So far OK. However, it was too crowded, very narrow and too loud for me.

Tasty food, great service. Everyone was kind to my toddler as well.

The staff was very, very nice and attentive. The food was super tasty. Always my pleasure

Very good Indian! The best chicken korma I've ever eaten! And super spicy dip to start with the papadam, very tasty 🌶🌶🌶

Long waiting time for the food after food(>45 min.) All the curry was unauthentic, it had the same test. No welcome for Indians (~i saw giving that to German), papadam and chutney, which usually I got at other restaurants. Also they didn't give extra onion, which usually we ask in Indian restaurants and get for free. Too costly and very small quantity. All over a big no for recommendations. I will sure, share your experience with you for the other restaurants. Also we were visiting your restaurant for the first time, and food was costlier compared to restaurants. I want to make sure about the food test. So initially it was half order only. I didn't like food so I didn't order another round. Second thing we ordered 5 drinks, if you treat people based on their drinks order. Please mention that in the menu as well. Also mentioned here some did not want to drink, it is not necessary to always order a drink. I went to more than 15 restaurants and no one said no to onion, and if it was a salad it should be on the menu. You were asking 5 euro just for sliced onion, that was not either fair price.

A wonderful restaurant. Very nice atmosphere, with very attentive, friendly service that takes care of every guest and maintains exactly the right relationship between guest and restaurateur. Fair prices for absolutely delicious food. If we are in Bremen again we would like to come back.

I rarely give full stars, but I am very impressed with this restaurant. We were invited in by the boss himself, he quickly improvised so that both my girlfriend and I, as well as a group of 8 people behind us, found space in the busy restaurant. The service staff were super friendly and seemed in a good mood. The food was brutally good. I had a lamb curry and my partner had a butter chicken. The schnapps on the house was also really tasty. If we are in Bremen again, we will definitely come back.

Mega!!! We were greeted very nicely and got a table straight away without a reservation! The food was delicious and the cocktails even more so! The staff is extremely accommodating and polite! You immediately feel at home and like a welcome guest! Absolute recommendation! Inconspicuous from the outside, but from the inside you are transported straight into another world. I liked it a lot!

This is the best Indian restaurant in whole germany! 10/10 for me! 🤩👍🏻

Great food, friendly and pleasant service. For me the best Indian in Bremen so far. There was nothing to complain about :)

The food was very tasty and the restaurant overall was very authentic... as far as I can tell 😄

True Indian atmosphere and food. Great service! I highly recommend it. I will definitely come back here

We had 3 hairs in our food. Puked all night long after eating. The owner is extremely pushy.

Very tasty Indian food. Beautiful, colorful interior and top-class service. I highly recommend the Shalimar restaurant

A very nice Indian restaurant. Very tasty dishes and a very nice host! I liked that very much. I can highly recommend it.

Update after response from owner: That is not right. We were there for a few moments and they gave the table away beforehand. You made it clear that if you are not punctual to the minute, you will immediately give away the table. Why should we wait? They said they were full and had no tables available. I go out to restaurants a lot, and not just in Germany, but I've never experienced anything like that. They have not been respectful and not nice to us. For example, when making a reservation by telephone, you could have stated that the table would be reassigned immediately. It is common practice for the table to be kept clear for at least 15 minutes. Called and reserved. 8 minutes late and the table was gone. The waitress reacted arrogantly and accusingly. That's not how you treat guests.

The team is passionate about what they do and the food is great. The atmosphere is familiar, inviting and occasionally there is singing, dancing and clapping. A great atmosphere. We'd love to come back

We had a great time. The food was great but it wasn't spicy. The service was excellent and the best part was the atmosphere. We all love the atmosphere.

Discovered via Google. One of the best Indian restaurants. We have already visited many across Germany. Really recommended :)

Really good and plentiful food, Good drinks menu with many different drinks, This restaurant can be highly recommended