Bombay Palace is one of those reliable Indian spots in Lavapiés that locals actually return to. With a wide menu spanning vegetarian and meat dishes, their chicken preparations get particular praise — and the service is consistently friendly and attentive. It's not trying to be fancy, which is exactly why it works.
Lavapiés' reliable Indian go-to, where the chicken is perfectly cooked and the staff treat you like family — 1,360 Google reviews can't be wrong.
There are multiple Bombay Palace locations in Madrid — make sure you're heading to the one on Calle de Ave María 26 in Lavapiés, not the branches near Retiro or Chueca.
Solid neighborhood Indian with standout service
Bombay Palace on Calle de Ave María is the kind of Indian restaurant you keep in your back pocket for a no-fuss dinner in Lavapiés. The menu is broad — we're talking tandoori classics, curries, biryanis, and a solid vegetarian selection — and the kitchen handles it all competently. Reviewers consistently single out the chicken dishes as a highlight, and the portions are generous without being overwhelming.
What really sets this place apart is the service. Multiple reviewers mention the staff being genuinely warm and welcoming, and the service is described as impeccable. In a neighborhood packed with Indian restaurants, that kind of consistency matters. It's not a spot that'll blow you away with innovation, but it delivers exactly what you want from a neighborhood Indian: good food, friendly people, fair prices.
There are actually a few Bombay Palace locations around Madrid (including one near Retiro and another in Chueca), but this Lavapiés outpost on Ave María is the original anchor. Go for a casual weeknight dinner, bring friends, order too many dishes, and you'll leave happy.