Great food, average service. We requested small modifications both the times we visited (different requests each time), both times they were completely ignored.Also, don't like the fact that they add a compulsory tip and then their machine asks for more when you tap to pay.
Feeling the need to escape the house on a Friday night, we walked to the downtown area for a nice meal.Having remember the last time we did this and finding the doors to India Gate closed for renovations, we thought we would try again. To our pleasant surprise, the restaurant was open and quite full. Fortunately, there was a table for two!Our servers were very professional and we were well attended for our meal. For those still concerned with Covid, all servers wore masks.We ordered the Dinner for Two which came with one choice of appetizer but with two plates ( this is confusing in the menu), two selections of meat dishes, a vegetarian plate, one of the simple rices and garlic naan.We did find the cost rather expensive having recently eaten a Dinner for Four at an Indian Restaurant in Halifax for the same we paid for two here. That said, our meal was quite good and one of the better I’ve had recently.It was a little perturbing and presumptuous that a 15% tip was automatically added to the bill. While I didn’t mind tipping, it should not be presumed that I will. Image if our service would have been poor and I had to ask to have the tip removed from our bill.Anyway, it was a wonderful meal with a wonderful decor and wonderful service. I would return.
I loved this place??try their butter chicken. Good for dining.
Most awful restaurant experience ever in St. John's! Food tasted incredibly gross. Charged ambiguously high, and they placed a tip amount themselves. It was an absolute waste of money and, honestly worst experience ever.I was not given an option to choose the tip amount to tip the server! They put a tip on the top of the bill themselves! I will never be visiting that place again and wouldn't recommend anyone!
Awesome place for both food and environment. The first ever Indian restaurant that I love in St. John’s. Staff is very friendly. Overall it was a great experience and this wasn’t my first time and won’t be, will visit soon for sure. Keep it up guys thanks??
We love to go here when visiting St. John's. The food is delicious and our server Kelly on this occasion made our meal a pleasurable experience. Order the garlic Naan bread with your meal!
I love the butter chicken combo. This is the favourite restaurant of several of my friends. My girlfriend’s favourite dish is the Navaratna korma. We are counting down the days till the buffet returns.
If you are looking for authentic Indian food you would be disappointed. Had a take out yesterday for chicken vindaloo, chicken bhuna, and Navratna curry. Chicken vindaloo was a mash up of chicken, different vegetables (who puts veggies in a chicken dish) and watery curry. Not at all rich creamy curry full of Indian spices that I was expecting. Same goes for chicken bhuna, it is a dry dish with masala, not a curry. Navtrana curry was tasteless and runny. Also it's pricey compared to the quality and authenticity of the food. It does not live upto the standards set at other authentic Indian restaurant I have been too.
Consistently delicious food and excellent staff- especially Danielle! Prices are high but the quality backs it up. Comparable to India Gate restaurant in Istanbul- will return!
Dined in at India Gate last night. The service was amazing; Dennis went above and beyond to ensure our experience was top notch. And the food, OMG! The meal was devine. We will definitely return on our next trip to St John’s.