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Little Bay Bar and Indian Restaurant

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👍👍 BEST INDIAN FOOD I'VE HAD IN MY LIFE! Cocktails were to die for, especially the Goa which pairs perfectly with any dish. I am so pleased we found this as we weren't even looking and just passed by as we were walking through the area. Little Bay will be a go to every time we return to Gib. People often mention Indian, restaurant, Gibraltar, amazing, good, time, dish, friendly, service, recommend,


Address

Ocean Village Promenade, Ocean Village, GX11 1AA, Gibraltar

Website

www.littlebay.gi

Contact

+350 200 40971

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60
(924629 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 11:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 11:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 10:30 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10:30 PM

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  • 4/5 SARAH B. 9 months ago on Google • 645 reviews
    Beautiful decor inside and out of restaurant. Great tasting cocktails. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Service unfortunately felt a little rushed. Food was tasty, and there were many vegetarian and vegan options to choose from. Extension menu. The menu is pricey, but it was reflected in the food quality.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ali B. 1 year ago on Google
    BEST INDIAN FOOD I'VE HAD IN MY LIFE! Cocktails were to die for, especially the Goa which pairs perfectly with any dish. I am so pleased we found this as we weren't even looking and just passed by as we were walking through the area. Little Bay will be a go to every time we return to Gib.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Faraaz A. 3 years ago on Google
    Heard from the grapevines that this place was the real deal ☝️ Called an hour before and got us a table before we walked across the border to get to dinner. Location: nice cosy setup and has a combo of booths and traditional tables. Ambiance and atmosphere was a welcoming. 9/10 Staff: A diverse group of well informed, experienced, and very friendly bunch. In my dinner serving I spoke to five different staff members who were all very nice. This level of high service and friendliness I usually get at Michelin star restaurants or on the island resorts where life is super relaxed. 10/10 Food: boom 😻✨🎉 Mixed starter sharing platter, even my daughter loved it and she would usually shy away from this dish. Flavours and presentation were memorable. (Some sauces and salad would improve the dish, bring that wider array of flavours to compliment the dish) 8/10 Cheese naan 10/10 Butter naan & cumin rice: 9/10 Chutneys: mango and mint 9 Prawn curry: 9 El Diablo chilli chutney: 10 (woke me up) Wine selection: 9 Overall dinning experience: 5 stars ⭐️ Will definitely come back here to try the other exciting dishes 🙏😀
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 VIVEK B. 10 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    This review is a month Visited this restaurant on the first day in Gibraltar but we were told all the tables were booked. We went back a day or two later and we were offered a table. The waiters were really smiling and accommodating. The menu had really good choice for vegetarian dishes. The quantity and taste were really good. The service time was decent based on the fully packed place, no complaints. Overall, an amazing place to visit for tasty Indian food. I can only talk about vegetarian food though. Its location inside Ocean Village is much more convenient. Surely recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mel Tate M. 2 years ago on Google
    Me and my parents came here the other day and the staff are just brilliant they really do go above and beyond!!! They help you with every request. They made a cocktail tailored to the drinks I like and even wrote the ingredients down so I could make it myself. As someone who works in hospitality it was so nice to go to a restaurant that cares about their customers!!!!! Defiantly 1000% would recommend coming here not just for the staff but for the amazing food as well!!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicki H. 1 year ago on Google
    From the minute I entered the restaurant, I was treated perfectly. I was on my own as my friend was poorly, but they split a table for me. Unfortunately it was inside but they opened all the doors. The service was excellent, and the food was tender and tasty. Prawn curry and cumin rice. Superb... I couldn't ask for better.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahamed R. 2 years ago on Google
    We were unfortunately late to arrive for our reservation and the kitchen was closed, however the chef was happy to prepare our order. Very friendly staff. Non of the dishes were overly spicy, however they were overly flavoursome and very tasty. They source halal meat. The meal here was a bit pricy but given the location and service. It was well worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 chilicrazi 2 years ago on Google
    Located in the Ocean Village complex. Nice setting and very pleasant staff, especially Rachel (Raquel) who looked after us. We ordered the Dahi Puri as a starter which is something I’ve never come across before. A bit like a spicy Ferro Roche! For mains we had a vegetable jalfrezi with chicken rice and plain naan, with mint and plain yogurt dips. Overall the food and experience was very good. Only reason for 4 stars was we booked an outside table a couple of days in advance but we’re told told on the day they weren’t available.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Done K. 2 years ago on Google
    Having travelled around Spain we were craving for something different and Indian is always a good option! We particularly recommend the grilled lamb chops which is tender and flavourful. Toilets are okay but we can’t quite close the doors at the ladies.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 V C. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant in Ocean Village. Had outdoor and indoor seating. Indoor seating is not much cooler as the doors and windows are open. There are views out into the harbour though. Staff were friendly and efficient. The Indian inspired cocktails were good. Food was delicious: Keema mattar, Meen moilee (very tasty and mild coconut fish curry) and Raita. It's more expensive than the other places we've dined at here but worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lara Love Y. 8 months ago on Google • 914 reviews
    Хороший ресторан. Прекрасный персонал. Вся еда очень ароматная и пряная. Самоса вегетарианская богатая с хрустящим тестом 👍, в лепешке nan очень много сыра 👍 рис с кумином очень ароматный и рассыпчатый, курица PUNJABI MURGH CURRY была очень вкусная и нежная. Панир тикка хороший. Есть IPA

  • 5/5 Crusoe W. 1 year ago on Google • 241 reviews
    It was very tasty. Staff were very friendly and pleasant, but the response time was longer even though not so many guests. Not a big deal, taste is good then all good 👍🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tina h. 9 months ago on Google • 123 reviews
    There’s a reason this place scores so high. The service is efficient, and it was the busiest place we’d seen. We didn’t have a reservation so we seated out of the way but if you book outside or a window you’d have more atmosphere. The food is a bit expensive … comparable to what I pay in London but it was really good so worth it as elsewhere the food on Gib is pretty poor quality. The Dahl Makhani was one of the best I’ve had out of India. £60 for 3 beers, popadoms, puri, Dahl, veg curry, boiled rice & Nan. Definitely worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L S. 8 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Absolutely deserves its high rating and no wonder it is being nominated for the Best restaurant in Gibraltar for several consecutive years. Prices are on a higher side, but value for money is still very good. We paid 30 GBP per person, including mocktails, main dishes, rice, naans and popadoms. Definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 T 1 year ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Really tasty food. My mum and I are both vegan and we ordered the tofu65, the pakodi khadi and the kofta curry. All 3 dishes had beautiful flavours. The tandoori rotis are delicious, however I don't know how they can charge £4.25 for one average sized roti. We ordered the apple pie and chocolate fudge cake to finish off. The chocolate cake was very dry. To charge £7 and get served a dry chocolate cake is disappointing. What is more disappointing is when we raised this with the Manager he wasn't even prepared to remove the charge from the bill for this item and just said to us the cakes are from external suppliers. It is a shame as the customer service from the other waitors and waitresses was exceptional. Left a negative experience for us.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kabir Q. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Best Food and Delicious The Best was Halal food that’s is the best Which makes Chicken well . And the chef is overall he deserve the Thank you Thank you . Will visit again in Gibraltar Best dining
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosie C. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    WOW! We dined at Little Bay Indian Restaurant on our last night in Gibraltar and it was sensational! The decor was beautiful - fairy lights, flowers, comfortable seating (we dined on the terrace). The staff were so attentive and knowledgeable and the Manager Kelly made every diner feel like a special guest. There seemed to be a lot of locals and regulars as well as tourists which shows how popular this restaurant is. Every single table was occupied, inside and out and it was a Wednesday evening. The food was absolutely delicious. It was next level! Every dish was delectable but my favourite was the okra. They even catered to my specific dietary requirements and it was our favourite meal of our holiday. We would come back to Gibraltar just to eat at Little Bay restaurant again. Highly, highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johannes 1 year ago on Google
    The Little Bay Indian Restaurant at Ocean Village not only captivates with its exceptional cuisine and inviting ambiance but also boasts a noteworthy collection of accolades. With several prestigious food and restaurant trophies, as well as nominations, this establishment has rightfully earned its place among the culinary elite. These accolades serve as a testament to the consistent excellence and innovation found in both the menu and overall dining experience. For those who appreciate award-winning dining, Little Bay Indian Restaurant is a shining star that continues to shine brightly in the world of gastronomy. A five-star destination that not only meets but surpasses the highest standards of culinary achievement.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Second visit here. Food and service the same top quality. Would recommend visiting. The cheesy chilli Nan bread has to be tried
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicolai K. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a lovely dinner in the bay of gibraltar, enjoying some great Indian food. It tasted real authentic and also the cocktails and wine was great. Friendly service... All in all, great experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine P. 1 year ago on Google
    Masterful Cocktail Masterclass at Little Bay. Our party of four had great fun learning about the ingredients and techniques needed to create 3 delicious cocktails (2 of our choice). Our master mixologist, Thomas, was brilliant - knowledgable, serious about his craft but with a twinkle in his eye! Highly recommend this as a brilliant activity with a new skill to take away. Delicious food provided…but walking or taxi home advised!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 BestByBoris (. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was really nice. Good Indian food, one of the better ones even. But the only thing was, the rice has fresh coriander in it and the Okra had it on top. I am used to restaurants mentioning that on the menu. Maybe not if it’s “just put on top” of the dish, but they usually do when it’s part of the dish (and when they’re smart enough). —> Fresh coriander is something you love or hate, I hate it. 🤮 <— So I mentioned that to the waiter as a tip. He said I should have mentioned that upfront, because 90% of the Indian food contains fresh coriander. Well I had a lot of Indian food and have been in the restaurant business for 20yrs, and that’s nonsense. At least not in all the Indian restaurants I’ve been to. The thing is, even when it would be like that, I brought the message as a tip, to mention the coriander with dishes on the menu, not even as a complaint. But the way he reacted, as if it was my own fault, made me angry and feel not welcome. So instead of 5 stars he is lucky I’m still giving a rating of 3 stars for the food! We had a really nice day in Gibraltar, but it ended with a bad taste in my mouth, and it wasn’t the coriander 🤨
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve H. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing food, great service - bring your appetite because the portions are very generous
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sabrina G. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves the Indian cuisine. Our waiter Benji was very friendly and welcoming. We’ll definitely come back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco T. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow! The location is amazing. Inside very luxury and outside a very chilled atmosphere on the terrace in the shade, with a lots of flowers. All the different styles of bread are cool. Only tried two of it but was very tasty. Our waitress Benji was very kind and gave a lot of recommendation not only for the food as well as for activities around the city.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monty M. 1 month ago on Google • 414 reviews New
    Although probably more expensive than the rest of the restaurants in Ocean Village, it is certainly worth it. The lamb samosas were easily the best I have ever tried. This is a cut above the usual Indian standard restaurant.

  • 5/5 robertson P. 6 months ago on Google • 202 reviews
    Best cocktails in Gibraltar. Hands down. They very unique.

  • 4/5 carbilliejoe80 3 months ago on Google • 179 reviews New
    I tried for the first time this Indian restaurant. Food has been really good, I tried the murgh makhani chicken and it was very tasty. Recommended also because it is not expensive considering the cost of other similar restaurants

  • 5/5 Jerlen L. 7 months ago on Google • 169 reviews
    Every visit, the dish has been prepared to perfection, maintaining the same high quality and taste that first won me over. Paired with fluffy naan or fragrant coconut basmati rice, the butter chicken is a complete and satisfying meal. Butter chicken is a dish that keeps drawing me back, and I can't wait for my next visit to savor it once again. If you're a fan of Indian cuisine or simply looking for an outstanding meal, I highly recommend you give this butter chicken a try. It's an experience you won't soon forget.

  • 5/5 Martin 5 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    I rate this place. Really good - and the food is interesting just a little different. I will go again

  • 5/5 Jeremy C. 7 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Amazing.. 5 stars all around but they deserve 6.

  • 5/5 Harry J. 4 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Possibly the best curry I have ever eaten. If you’re in Gibraltar for a holiday, or even a local, it’s totally worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Jamie 4 months ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Stopped by for lunch today. Excellent. Spices and flavors galore. Super impressed - will definitely come again.

  • 5/5 Rajkumar P. 8 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    No1 Resturant in Gibraltar. No 1 Food No 1 Staff No 1 Service No 1 Atmosphere This place is amazing. I really love it. They are so friendly and food is so amazing. I’m from Japan and their hospitality is amazing. Fusion Indian food was mind blowing. I’m from India and when I tried their curry I think they are better than India. Waitress and all staff are super friendly.

  • 2/5 Colin N. 3 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    The surroundings were very nice but the meal not so - it was very 'salty' and the chicken in the curry resembled thigh meat, even though this was not mentioned on the menu and, by default (perhaps incorrectly), I would have expected chicken breast meat. The restaurant came highly recommended to me but I found it very disappointing.

  • 5/5 Ryan C. 4 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    This place was absolutely amazing, staff were full of character and very friendly. Food was amazing, you get what you pay for. We were absolutely stuffed by the end of it but not to the point where it made us feel bad whatsoever.

  • 5/5 Andy B. 5 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Out of all the places we have tried in Gib, little bay has been the best hands down. One of the best Indians i have had.

  • 5/5 David W. 5 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Amazing Indian Restaurant... best Indian meal I have evervhad...food was amazing and delicious. The waitress was perfect, making excellent recommendations 👌... I will be returning again when visiting Gibraltar.

  • 5/5 Richard W. 1 month ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Another great experience in the best Indian restaurant in Gibraltar!

  • 5/5 Hayley O. 7 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    We visit Gib every year and hadn't yet been to Little Bay. It did not disappoint. We were served by the gorgeous Raquel. Her attention to detail was amazing and she wore a smile the entite time. She was super helpful recommending dishes for our 8 year old who ended up choosing from the adult menue. There is also a childrens menue which is really helpful if your child isn't use to the cuisine. It has an amazing selections of vergetarian/vegan options too. My daughter wanted seconds! It was so lovely, we booked immediately for the following evening. The decor inside and outside is gorgeous with immaculate toilets. The vibe is just lovely but it was Raquel who stood out for us. I wish to be greeted in every restaurant the way we were by her. What a gem!! The restaurant has won best restaurant of the year two years in a row and on the list for 2024 too! It has defo won the third year for us!

  • 5/5 Vanessa W. 8 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Very delicious and friendly staff. They let us charge our phone as we didn’t have a British adapter. Overall the food also was served really fast and the portions were very filling, so that we even packed some to take away.

  • 5/5 Declan C. 2 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    The best restaurant in Gibraltar! Curry is insane and I am from Bradford!

  • 5/5 Drifters 8 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    This place is Lit! I honestly don't know how this place is not rated 5.0. I have lived part time in Gib for the past 6 or 7 months and every time I am in town, I eat here 2-3 times a week. I have tried all of the chicken dishes, about half of the vegetarian dishes and most of the starters/appetizers. You will not find items on the menu such as Chicken Madras or Chicken Vindaloo like you find in other Indian resteraunts. They explained to me that those are not dishes. They are levels of spiciness and therefore, every dish on the menu can be mild, Madras, Vindaloo or Phall. Butter Chicken Madras is amazing! For vegetarians, I recommend Vegetable Jalfrezi. Malai Broccoli is a great starter. This place is busy 7 days a week. If you don't book a reservation, you're rollin' the dice. Nearly always room at the bar for 2-3 people. Summer times they open the outdoor seating which doubles their space but everything still seems to fill up indoors and outdoors. In the winter time, only indoors is open and you can guarantee it will fill up quick. Staff is amazing. Very friendly and helpful. Everyone that works there has a great attitude and seems to enjoy being there. Prices may be slightly higher than other local Indian Resteraunts but if you're after quality, it doesn't get any better than this. I got this place on lock down and I don't eat Indian anywhere else anymore. Which is also one of the negatives of this place. Once you've tried it, everywhere else is second rate.

  • 5/5 Louise H. 7 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    The food in Little Bay has to be one of the best currys I have ever had. Would recommend this to anyone. Defo will be going back

  • 5/5 julie p. 2 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Definitely go there again.

  • 5/5 Deepi S. 1 month ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Koliwada Fish was sooo fresh coated crisp and well seasoned accompanied by the Authentic Mint chutney ( how it should be) The Palak Paneer was mind blowing ( Real North Indian Flavours) And the Bullet Naan was out of this world, soft, light, crisp and not overpowering with chilli. Will eat here every time we will visit Gibraltar in future. Keep it up Chef! Hats off to you.

  • 5/5 Sanjay B. 4 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Great Indian at the ocean village. A little pricier but expected due to the location. Staff was very good and the food was excellent! The manager was incredibly friendly!

  • 5/5 Julia K. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Still dreaming of the tandoori paneer!

  • 5/5 John A. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Little Bay has excellent reviews and it's clear to see why, wow, just wow. Food is exceptional, amongst the best we've eaten. Service was impeccable and a great range of drinks, all in a relaxed and laid back environment.

  • 5/5 Geena W. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Fantastic food twice! We were a group of 5 and we all rated our food highly, the best Indian I've had. I had the buttermilk chicken murgh makhani on our first visit and a lamb dish on second visit. Our waiter (Lazrati?) was intuitive and we were so pleased he served us for the two nights. He also entertained my questioning of his life. The rice pudding dessert was nice, as was the Miss Jones cocktail and the atmosphere was classy. The music was good too!

  • 5/5 lesley r. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    A lovely experience- thank you.

  • 5/5 Vic B. 9 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Me & my boyfriend visited Gibraltar 3 weeks ago & after walking past this place on our first explore of the area, we decided to go for dinner one evening. We got a table no problem despite not booking in advance. The atmosphere & general look of the restaurant was a great first impression. The service we received from the moment we sat down was 10/10. We both enjoyed the food - particular highlights were the obviously homemade poppadoms with homemade chutneys. The mains we had were delicious too, top quality! We were able to take our leftovers back to the place we were staying no problem too. We ordered a few drinks, whilst I was taking some time to decide on a cocktail a lovely waiter (so sorry we didn’t get his name) approached & aided with my choice. He was lovely, helpful & a joy every time he engaged with us throughout our evening! We enjoyed the drinks & the atmosphere so much in this restaurant, that we ended up staying for around 5 hours! We both had a lovely experience here & it was a highlight of our stay in Gibraltar - we would recommend to anyone visiting in the future!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael M. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I came to Gibraltar for My Son‘s wedding And got recommended this restaurant i’ve been Around many restaurants across England and various countries i’ve been to Michelin star restaurants but I’ve never tasted better quality food in any Indian restaurant I’ve been to The staff was very polite and the food was just exceptional I would highly recommend this restaurant to anybody that like Indian food or wants to experience something for the first time

  • 5/5 Freitz T. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The manager, Kelly, is incredibly kind and accommodating. She was a huge help in organizing our friend's wedding reception, offering great suggestions for both the food and the venue decorations. We barely had to worry because she took care of everything so smoothly. The servers were also wonderful, frequently checking in to make sure we had everything we needed and ensuring the guests were well taken care of. Highly recommended— the service is truly exceptional!


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