The Gate Of India, Indian Restaurant, Poole

4.0 ( 402 reviews )

54-56 Commercial Rd, Poole BH14 0JT, United Kingdom

+44 1202 125404

The Gate Of India, Indian Restaurant in Poole, stands out for its authentic culinary offerings and unpretentious charm. Nestled on Commercial Road, this restaurant has garnered rave reviews from satisfied customers, earning a reputation for excellent value and flavors that transport diners straight to India. Highlights include the Chicken Tikka, succulent pieces marinated to perfection, and the tantalizing Aloo Chat, rich with spices and zesty lemon. Patrons like Claire and Rob have expressed their delight at the generous portions and home-style cooking. Many dishes, including the Chicken Bhuna and its aromatic vegetable rice, showcase a balance of vibrant flavors and comforting textures, making for an unforgettable dining experience. The welcoming environment enhances the meal, with patrons appreciating the attentive service. Notably, diners can bring their own beverages, allowing for a tailored pairing with the eclectic menu. With prices that are easy on the wallet and dishes that are hard to forget, The Gate Of India is a culinary gem in Poole, promising memorable meals that invite repeat visits. Whether it's a casual dinner or a special occasion, this restaurant is sure to satisfy all appetites while leaving guests eager for more.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Popular for
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Good for groups
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Claire Winwood

Jun 3,2025

Love this place. Value for money.. old school style. Plenty of meat, rice etc All the sauces we must have tried are good. We can never finish it.. so makes another meal next day.

Rob Kennedy

May 27,2025

Absolutely excellent food - made a special Paneer Tikka Masala for us

E. Syta

May 14,2025

Chicken Bhuna vegetable rice absolutely lovely. Delicious tomato sauce as well as veggies, the rice actually had a hint of coconut flavour (maybe cooked in coconut milk), and the meal was absolutely mind blowing, chicken pieces could be a bit more tender but it was definitely one of the best Indian meals I’ve ever had. Customer service also amazingly welcoming and nice. Thanks a bunch

N A Swain (ELEV8)

May 5,2025

Always excellent. Can't fault it. Bring your own beer and wine now. So meal for two around 30 - 40

Brian Marsh

Mar 20,2025

Great quality food at real value for money. I could go there every night, but end up like a man mountain. Remember that they are unlicensed and you need to bring your own hooch. There is a Coop opposite so this is no problem

S M

Feb 24,2025

What an exceptional experience. We were greeted as soon as we approached the door and within 2 minutes had our poppadoms and dips whilst we looked at the menu. Ordered and received really fast and wow the quality was fantastic. The guys here give fantastic service and deserve every 5 star review they receive. Superb.

Val Clayton

Feb 22,2025

This is my favourite and I love this restaurant We visit a lot with family friends and children .the food is amazing. The staff are very kind and have patience with young children . You do have to bring your own alcohol. Which is fine with me because you don't have to pay 60 for a 10 bottle of wine. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

jules boyd

Feb 20,2025

The food's served piping hot and so efficiently by a horde of waiters who are very attentive and accommodating. You have to take your own alcohol but there's no corkage charge. It gets very busy and noisy on Friday and Saturday nights and the service is still good.

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