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Mantra Restaurant
Mantra Restaurant is a premier destination spot for modern Indian cuisine. We cater to pallets of individuals who are accustomed to Indian cuisine as well as those who want to indulge and enjoy the nuevo, rich and exciting flavors that Indian food has to offer. The relaxed lounge atmosphere is a perfect venue to meet socially or professionally. The dining area offers the ideal setting to enjoy meals with friends and family. We take pride in preparing food with the highest quality ingredients and our chefs turn out delicious and suckling choices. Dining out at Mantra offers a true fine dining experience for everyone. Besides our premier location in Paramus, we now have a second location open in downtown Jersey City (Exchange Place). Come visit and devour the excellence and judge for yourself. This is our “Mantra”.
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62 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 62 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(30)
- romantic(22)
- good for groups(20)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- special occasion(17)
- late-night find(9)
Mantra Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Unusual Indian Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Table side chat was something I"ve never seen offered and was very good. The Lobster dish was excellent. The mixed tandoori grill was moist and flavorful. Tables are nicely spaced, so that even though the room was very busy we could carry on a conversation. I would definately go back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely lovely evening!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We so very much enjoyed our evening at Mantra. Our server Joesan, was gently attuned to our needs, and informative in helping us navigate the menu and our choices--all of which were amazing. The Crab Chaat was sensational and we "will" be returning to enjoy that again. My tandoor shrimp were wonderful, not to mention the cheddar/garlic naan bread!!! The service, food and ambience made the evening a memorable one for us."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What can I say that I have not said before about this place. Always a great time no matter who I go with or what we might get. I defenetly recommend the table side chhat (not sure of the chhat spelling) and any chicken dish with an order of the bread."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was really good. A neighborho
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was really good. A neighborhood destination that I will certainly visit again!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, service, ambiance.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food, service, ambiance. Lamb chop was cooked to perfection!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 6 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have loved Mantra since it opened. Food is always consistently delicious. Service is always attentive, friendly and accommodating. Decor is simple, stylish and warm. Best Indian food experience around!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Indian food. Well
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent Indian food. Well prepared, authentic, not greasy. Tandoori chicken was succulent and flavorful. Salads- something that is usually ignored in Indian buffets- actually shine. Nan- fresh serving at your table by an attentive but not overbearing staff."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is the best Indian restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is the best Indian restaurant...not only delicious, but beautiful as well. Located convenienly on Rte 4 in Paramus...a real treat.
We like to share so we order a few appetizers and split an entree. The tilapia appetizer is excellent; The banana foster dessert is amazing! You will love this fabulous dining experience."
We like to share so we order a few appetizers and split an entree. The tilapia appetizer is excellent; The banana foster dessert is amazing! You will love this fabulous dining experience."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was fantastic, our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was fantastic, our server was very helpful with describing selections to us as well as informing us what our choices were for the Amazon Local coupon we were using. Wonderful selection of food. Beautifully decorated and appointed restaurant. Look forward to dining here again."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
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Review 10 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great as alwasy. Will definitely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great as alwasy. Will definitely be returning. Love Mantra!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Exceptional Service!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was prepared at your table side kindly by your waiter if you ordered a special dish which was a nice and personal touch. Personally our waiter, Sam, was just wonderful. It was a great experience overall and though the food was good the service would elicit the return visit."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely Indian Cuisine in Paramus.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mantra is a lovely Indian restaurant with excellent appies, entrees and veggie options. We went there using a Living Social coupon which was terrific -- 2 appies, 4 entrees, 2 orders of naan; 2 BOTTLES of WINE and 2 shared desserts for $99 ---- great deal. Service was good. My Lobster was excellent; as were the shrimp dishes. Nice ambiance as well Give it a try!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 13 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mantra is upscale Indian Cuisine.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mantra is upscale Indian Cuisine. Besides the upscale and inventive dishes on the menu, they can also make standard Indian dishes off the menu to order like Navartan Korma ( mixed vegetables in a mild curry sauce) and they are usually pretty good about handling special requests such as leaving out certain vegetables like peppers, and if they don't get it right the first time they will make it over again for you, The chicken tikka marsala is especially yummy, and made from slices of white meat chicken breast. Service is usually good here and parking is easy in the huge lot attached to the strip mall. If you are in the Paramus, NJ area, This place is definitely worth a try."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was delicious but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was delicious but the portions very small and extremely slow service."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very disappointing. Although
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very disappointing. Although we had reservations, after over half an hour of waiting in the lounge we weren't seated. The hostess couldn't give us any sort of update, so we just gave up. I tried to just review the experience (since we didn't eat anything), but the website wouldn't let me."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
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Review 16 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
E xcellent contemporary Indian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"E xcellent contemporary Indian cuisine. Great service. Interesting menu choices. Two steps above typical Indian restaurant s. Recommended."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Certainly not traditional
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Certainly not traditional Indian food, the chef puts his own flair on many traditional items, while using Indian spices and flavors on non traditional dishes like lamb chops. Overall its a great experience"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 18 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Eh
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had an 8 o'clock reservation but didn't get seated till 9:15. The waiter didn't know anything about wine and very little about the menu."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A different spin on Indian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A standout place in a typical mall setup - when you come in, you feel transported far away into a much more cozy and comfortable place. A pleasant ambiance and soft lighting, when combined with an innovative menu and good service make this place really stand out among the hundreds of much more similar Indian establishments...makes this place a nice findOne suggestion: Adding a bit of drapery will help insulate this place from the mall and highway outside a bit more."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not my Mantra
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It must have been an off night because everyone raves about Mantra. The service was terrible. Our waiter made great recommendations but then delivered the wrong food to one of our party. I don't think there was a bartender at the full bar-a luxury in the suburbs.
The restaurant begian setting up for Sunday's brunch before the dinner guests have left.
Moving big tables and setting up serving stations. Noisy and not conducive to a nice meal.
I have to believe that management had the night off."
The restaurant begian setting up for Sunday's brunch before the dinner guests have left.
Moving big tables and setting up serving stations. Noisy and not conducive to a nice meal.
I have to believe that management had the night off."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
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Review 21 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mantra Magic!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second dining experience at Mantra and we loved it as much as the first. The food is prepared beautifully and it is delicious. The mood of the restaurant is lovely...intimate and elegant.We like a variety of tastes so we order a few appetizers to share as well as an entree, also shared. Probably one of the best Indian restaurants we have enjoyed. They have a lounge area as well as the main restaurant. Highly recommended in Indian food is what you desire."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was good but service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good but service was very slow - particularly given that when we arrived and during most of our meal it was not that busy..."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 23 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was perfunctory.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was perfunctory. Much better on our last visit 6 weeks ago."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
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Review 24 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent Indian food...on
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent Indian food...on the spicy side! We unfortunately arrived late and had to be seated in the bar area or wait about 45 minutes... our fault, not theirs.
I ordered a curry and it was a culinary treat.....
The dark red, orange, and brown tones of the restaurant give it a warm ambience..."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Upscale and delicious Indian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Upscale and delicious Indian cuisine. Somewhat limited number of options on the vegetarian menu, but overall lots of choices if you enjoy meat and fish. The saag paneer is one of the best, if not the best, versions of this dish I've ever tried. The ambiance is sophisticated, and service is friendly and professional. Have been many times, and will continue to happily eat here."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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Review 26 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Memorable Mantra
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first time at Mantra. It is a beautiful restaurant located in a shopping center in Paramus. The ambiance is wonderful....you feel like you are in a NYC establishment...lovely bar, lots of wood, mirrors, warm and cozy. The tables are well spaced...the service was very attentive...and the food was delicious. We look forward to our return visit in the near future. Not your typical Indian restaurant experience..this is a step above."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Too dark; could not read menus
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Too dark; could not read menus and food was excessively spicy without warning."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2009
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Review 28 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Don't bother, not worth the trip.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waiter on cell phone, buffet had very little choices, very inconvenient as serving dishes are on top of a bar and the lids have to be lifted up and hinges were broken. So you have to learn over hot food to open lid completely so it doesn't slam down on you. Wait staff were not friendly at all. Food was eh....very bland."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
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Review 29 for Mantra Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The ambience at Mantra was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ambience at Mantra was excellent. It was trendy and cool. The service was good and the servers were very responsive. The food was a mixed bag. The appetizers were excellent. However, we weren't too happy with the main course. We asked for everything to be mild but the food was too spicy to enjoy and we left a number of dishes barely touched. Finally, at the end, the tea we asked for was more like sweet water. We sent it back and when it came back it was a little better (this time it was brown in color as we expected as compared to the white color it was originally). Not sure what happended the first time....forgot the tea bag?"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mantra Restaurant
Based on the average of (33) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate