
Urban Spices - Fine Curries and Cocktails
A much-loved Indian restaurant on Balmain's Darling Street, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Urban Spices sits on Darling Street in Balmain, one of Sydney's charming inner-west peninsula suburbs. A much-loved Indian restaurant pairing fine curries with cocktails, it's earned a strong reputation for its accomplished, flavour-rich cooking — the kind of refined yet welcoming Indian dining that's become a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is that combination of quality, aromatic Indian curries, a good drinks and cocktail offering and a relaxed, welcoming setting in characterful Balmain, ideal for a special dinner, a group meal or a relaxed night out. In an area with discerning diners, building this kind of loyal following speaks to a kitchen that delivers genuine quality.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Balmain restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or keen to settle in for a curry-and-cocktails evening.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 16:30 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 91
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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