The Gosht vindaloo here is definitely one of my favourites! The sauce has a beautiful delicate flavour and a subtle yet satisfying level of spice. I also ordered the prawn curry, aloo ghobi, garlic naan, and saffron rice. All very delicious! I highly recommend the saffron rice. Everything was very fresh!
My only criticisms are that the dishes are quite small and expensive. The decor is very modern but you don’t feel like you’re in an Indian restaurant at all and be prepared for very slow service.
The chef/ owner did make a point to visit every table to chat with his patrons which was incredible and definitely make up for the poor service. It’s very rare to see the chef do that these days but it sure makes you feel welcome and honoured.
Second time to this restaurant. Same as first time,great food and very friendly staff.
Owner/chef personally visits every table to see if you are enjoying your meal.
This is not a fast food dining experience. Sit back enjoy your visit and your surroundings and your guests,preferably without your cell phone.
Food is great,great service. An unhurried visit.
Great, amazing food. Some of the best I have ever had. It was a great evening if you wish a social experience, I definitely would not recommend it for the micky d crowd as you take your time.
Excellent food! We've been coming to Nawab for years and it continues to impress. One of our favourites is the eggplant bartha, but you can't go wrong with anything. Well worth the long drive!
the best indian food! not only best indian, best ethnic. I have to highly disagree with all negative reviews. this place is the best I have ever had. the restaurant owner is also the cook, and hes been cooking for years, with passion ! everything on the menu is the delicious. what a great place. must try place !
I would have to say that this was probably the best indian food i've had in Calgary ! We had dinner outside on the patio which was made the night even better. Keep it up Nawab !
i just celebrated my moms birthday here. i love this place. not only is it authentic Indian food. it is absolutely delicious, and prepared with care. each time we come here, we always have take away which is great for the next days lunch. a must try!
was recommended to come to nawab by many of our friends. the food was exquiste, full of flavor and fresh. there was a bit of a wait but we were not in rush. the restaurant was clean, nicely decorated and family run. . definitley worth the wait, its food like you've never have before. will be back to try out more dishes on the menu! great authentic find!was recommended to come to nawab by many of our friends. the food was exquiste, full of flavor and fresh. there was a bit of a wait but we were not in rush. the restaurant was clean, nicely decorated and family run. . definitley worth the wait, its food like you've never have before. will be back to try out more dishes on the menu! great authentic find!
The menu is a good size here and the service very friendly. I visited with my 7yr old celiac daughter and we had a good time. It was good to see many gluten-free options for my daughter. I tried the Nawab special plate (different meats with sizzling veg) with garlic naan and my daughter had the lamb korma with basmati rice and an order of papadums. She enjoyed their mango lassi. Food was great in my opinion. The decor is nice (it's still quite new) and the lighting is interesting. The chef came out and said hi which was a nice touch. We finished up with an order of mango ice cream - not bad. Overall, a nice experience - the food was good, service friendly but a tad slow, and defintiely family-friendly.
Very nice. I have had several meals at Nawab and my experiences were always very good. The staff are familiar with me and perhaps I get better service than some of the other reviewers because I have not encountered any problems. I was surprised that some reviews are negative. The food has always been very good, sometimes excellent. If I did not like it I would not go back and as mentioned previously I have been there several times. Of course everyone has different expectations and experiences. I have always liked Nawab.
The best Indian food is Calgary BY FAR! Everyone who works here is so kind and personable; it is obvious that they care about your experience and want to ensure everything is perfect (which it always is). The atmosphere is intimate and welcoming. The food is OF COURSE AMAZING! I recommend starting with the Vegetarian appetizer platter which includes the best samosas I've ever had, paneer and vegetable pakoras, and delicious crispy onion bites. THIS IS A MUST TRY!!! We also ordered butter chicken, Aloo Gobi, chicken Korma, Gosht (lamb) kashmiri, chicken vindaloo (beautifully spicy) and a classic prawn masala. We also got the garlic naan bread and saffron rice. All of this was equally incredible with flavours which were purely unforgettable. The chicken Korma sauce was unimaginably sweet and creamy, like a dreamy dessert. The butter chicken was rich and buttery as you would expect. This is a great restaurant, guaranteed to be a hit with everyone!
Went here for a birthday party and it was really good. Everything was so flavourful! If you like spicy, their Vindaloos will definitely deliver. I highly recommend the Chicken Kashmiri. The nan and coconut rice are top notch. Be sure to save some nan at the end to scoop up the remaining sauce! Portions are kind of small, making it pricier than other places but well worth trying for sure. Dish prices average around $16-$17, nan is under $4, and rice is around $5.
To resolve the mixed reviews given to this restaurant, I'd offer that it does have the best Indian food in Calgary but has minimal staff and can easily get overwhelmed. If you have a large group, I would recommend going at an off peak time. Ordering take out or delivery also works great.
Delicious food, great staff, great atmosphere. Nice and clean restaurant. Portions are smaller than what most people would be used to when dining out, but are very similar in size to what you would find at almost any other Indian restaurant. The great flavours more than make up for the "small" portions, I found the dhal just amazing. Will come back for sure and will bring more family next time. 100% recommend trying this restaurant.
Best Indian food you can eat in Calgary. The owner is very nice and the chef is amazing. Very classy. Highly recommended!! We will be back for sure. If I can give them 10 stars I would definitely do.
Awesome staff, even better food! I live in the NW but frequently make the trip down to the deep SW to visit this place. This restaurant probably belongs DT with its cool atmosphere, stylish touches, and beyond excellent food. You wouldn’t expect this quality of experience from a suburban ma and pa shop, but it’s well worth it to visit! Plus they’ve got some great cocktails and will show every Flames game as the owner is a huge hockey fan and sports enthusiast!
What a great place. The food was amazing but what made it even better was the experience. When the family comes out to visit it makes it even more special. Do yourself a favour and go eat here.
Absolutely Incredible food! Some of the best Indian I have had in a long time. What’s not to love about this place!? friendly staff, top notch food, classy environment with nice music, great view and gorgeous outdoor patio space to top it off. Portion sizes and prices I think are right on the mark
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