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The Indian Garden - Chicago
DISCOVER CULINARY NIRVANA and great variety of Indian culture as experienced through her many regional cuisines-from Bombay and Delhi to Goa. The essence of Indian Cuisine lies in the variety of spices available and the aromas generated by their use.
A visit to Indian Garden is a culinary voyage of discovery to the exotic tastes and textures of India and the warmth and hospitality of her people.
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64 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 64 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(33)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(20)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- fit for foodies(13)
- romantic(13)
- great for lunch(8)
- special occasion(8)
The Indian Garden - Chicago Reviews List
Review 1 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent Food, Poor Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went to Indian Garden for Mother's day brunch as my usual Indian haunt (India House) is currently closed for renovation. The first sign of trouble was that they raised the price for the buffet by $6 because it was mother's day (they did throw in a glass of champagne or free mango lassi, but it didn't justify the price increase). The food was fair: a nice selection of vegetarian entrees, specifically a good paneer tikka, several lentil dishes, etc. The meat selection left a lot to be desired- dry chicken tikka, the standard goat curry, and a mediocre, fishy-tasting shrimp curry. Dessert was poor- rice pudding, a dry milk-based confection, and a carrot pudding. Service was atrocious (it took 15 mins to get the check). I would not return."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 2 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, awful service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Positives
1.) Good food
2.) Extensive menu, many choices
3.) Relatively reasonably priced, particularly for the Streeterville area
1.) Good food
2.) Extensive menu, many choices
3.) Relatively reasonably priced, particularly for the Streeterville area
Negatives
The service was terrible. We arrived and were ignored by two people at the reception desk. After finally being seated, we sat for over 20 minutes with no menus and no one coming by to take a drink order, or bring menus. When we finally were able to flag someone down, the service was not very friendly, attentive or helpful."
The service was terrible. We arrived and were ignored by two people at the reception desk. After finally being seated, we sat for over 20 minutes with no menus and no one coming by to take a drink order, or bring menus. When we finally were able to flag someone down, the service was not very friendly, attentive or helpful."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 3 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food but worth the wait???
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a 730 reservation and were seated promptly. Lovely ambience and our request for window table was granted. We had a gluten free diner with us and they seemed to know what had gluten/wheat in where at other Indian restaurants around the country they say all Indian except naan is gluten free. The restaurant was busy with many big groups but our waiter was very unfriendly and didn't come to acknowledge that we had been waiting for over 45 mins to get our food, we ordered just mains and still a LONG wait with no "sorry for the wait".
The food was delicious yet spicy!! I ordered the Korma, generally a lightly spiced curry but boy it had some kick!it also had bone in chicken which made it hard to enjoy as I found chicken bones everywhere."
The food was delicious yet spicy!! I ordered the Korma, generally a lightly spiced curry but boy it had some kick!it also had bone in chicken which made it hard to enjoy as I found chicken bones everywhere."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 4 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great authentic Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is very good, authentic food. Great flavors.. Service was OK, a little slow, for not being so busy."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Atmosphere was very nice. Authentic Indian artifacts. Temperature was a little too warm and the construction site across the street was very unpleasant (especially with bright safety lights glaring through big plate glass windows in the restaurant). Maybe some shades or curtains would help until construction is finished.
Food was very good but still not as good as India House (which has been closed for renovation for months). Owner was very friendly and waiter (who was at Gaylord's for years) was very enjoyable. Once the order was taken, however, service was quite slow.
Overall an okay experience and we'll return (especially for the noon buffet which has a great reputation)."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 6 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not a friendly welcome in sight!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was a little disappointed with the Indian Garden. The staff did not make any effort whatsoever to make you feel welcome. They probably thought we were just passing through. No time was given to look over the menu. When I questioned the server about the ingredients he looked at me as though I was speaking in a different language. Okay I am not from round here but I know my curry! The did infact prepare it how I wanted and the food was reasonably good. The drinks were pretty poor so stick to the bottled variety. The only time the attitude changed was when I asked if they did take out. They then relaised I actually live here and then things improved but by then it was too late. Will not be back."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 7 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Was okay but there is much
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Was okay but there is much better Indian food at a better price throughout Chicago."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
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Review 8 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very good but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good but the service was lacking. Would recommend."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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Review 9 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Reccomended
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Comprehensive menu, authentic flavours served in a lovely atmosphere. Wait staff were very helpfull."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food, service, ambiance, valet
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food, service, ambiance, valet were all terrific, but skip any kind of martini, their liquor is seriously watered down, which just makes me not trust this establishment. I had a gin martini and my dining partner had a vodka - both tasted 1/2 strength. Not really acceptable for a downtown restaurant.
The food was very good and I'll go back - just skip the drinks."
The food was very good and I'll go back - just skip the drinks."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely fantastic experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Absolutely fantastic experience. Great food. Great service. A must if you like Indian food and are in Chicago."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food & A+ service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our group of 4 arrived 15 minutes before the kitchen closed. They were so nice & accommodating, they took our dinner order while we waited at the bar for our table. Top notch service !!!Oh and food was amazingly delicious!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Buffet not replenished lat hour.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to the buffet lunch at 2:00pm on Easter Sunday. The food was running out and they did not replinish the dishes. The Murg chicken that I love was just a pan fill of sauce (no chicken left) for the last hour. I have always had good food here but it was very salty this visit, I don't think I can recumbent the buffet, maybe if you arrive early?"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2004
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Review 14 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I enjoyed my entree,but I
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed my entree,but I must say I was disappointed with the decor and the desert was not good. The service was very good."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
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Review 15 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was a delightful place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"This was a delightful place to eat. The ambiance was ideal and the waiters were very helpful. The food was authentic and delicious."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 16 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, great service, very welcoming and nice with families and kids."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 17 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great choice for indian, a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great choice for indian, a hidden gem"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It took forever for our main
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It took forever for our main dinner to arrive after we received and ate our apps. Other than that it was great!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 19 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We've been coming to Indian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been coming to Indian Garden for a number of years and it pleases every time. The ambiance is warm, inviting and very intimate with the curtained and cushioned seating areas, ideal for couples or groups. The food was delicious, portioned right and the staff were very responsive to our time needs and equally accomodating with our request to minimize oilyness as well as offer other dietary preferences. Would highly recommend to a new comer to Chicago, to Indian food and for the long time supporters, all around, a great eat!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 20 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All the food was awesome.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All the food was awesome. Great atmosphere. Delicious."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, hot spot
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Review 21 for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice place- nice ambiance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice place- nice ambiance and friendly staff- great Indian food in Chicago!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Indian Garden - Chicago
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate