Mantra is a contemporary Indian restaurant in Bath, serving progressive Indian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inside, Mantra is vibrant and expressive, with Indian-inspired murals, bold colours and decorative artwork setting the tone. Wooden floors and chandelier lighting add warmth, while large glass doors and windows allow natural light to flood the space. A covered garden area with climbing greenery offers an appealing al fresco option in warmer months.
The menus draw inspiration from regional Indian cooking while embracing a modern, playful edge. At lunchtime, diners can opt for a set menu featuring dishes such as masala dosa, chicken tikka dosa, chilli chicken, lamb rogan josh or fish of the day, accompanied by sides like tarka dal and masala potatoes.
When it comes to dinner, guests can expect an a la carte packed full of starters ranging from tandoori chicken tikka and chilli garlic king prawns to pan-fried spiced cauliflower florets. One of the highlights is Mantra’s dosa selection, offering fillings such as spiced potato, chicken tikka or minced lamb. Mains include Goan-style sea bass in coconut sauce, North Indian butter chicken, lamb cooked with fresh spinach and a varied choice of biryanis, alongside plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Desserts keep things traditional, with kulfi available in flavours including mango, rose and pistachio.
Breakfast brings an Indian twist to familiar morning dishes such as the full Mantra breakfast, which includes tandoori bacon and masala baked beans. Other morning offerings include dosa-based plates, kheema pav with lightly spiced minced lamb and pav bhaji made with mashed vegetables cooked in aromatic spices, as well as eggs served with ingredients such as tandoori salmon.