Vilasa Indian Restaurant

Set in the heart of Portishead, Vilasa is a smart, contemporary Indian restaurant that doubles as a popular choice for takeaway and delivery across the surrounding North Somerset villages. The kitchen is led by well-known local chef Farhadur Khan, and the menu balances familiar favourites with more inventive plates, from a richly spiced Goan Fish Curry to signature dishes such as Sultan Bhuna and Gunpowder Meat that regulars single out as the ones to try.

Portions are described as generous and the dining room as one of the area's most stylish, with a relaxed lounge and bar for those settling in to eat. There are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options too, so mixed groups are easily looked after. The restaurant has earned a 4.4/5 rating from more than a hundred and fifty reviews and ranks among the higher-placed kitchens in town, making it a confident pick whether you are staying for the evening or carrying a curry home.