Review India Gate Restaurant - St. John's

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.

Super frustrated with their lamb biriyani.. taste like simply khichuri, and found most of the spices weren’t blended properly. I asked medium spicy but it was extremely spicy, The only thing we loved was kulfi.

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.

Great ambiance. Superb service. The food was fantastic. A bit spicy. But served so warm and with such care that I definitely over ate. While we waited for the food the staff brought out some papadam. They brought it out. With a mango chutney that was mouth watering. As well as a tomato option others at the table gravitated towards. We tried the spicy paneer appetizer. Onion Bhaji. The laccha parantha and tandoori Roti were well prepared. The dal and saag were really good but a bit spicy. Definitely worth a try.

I loved this place😍🤤try their butter chicken. Good for dining.

Love this place. Been coming here for over 20 years and the experience gets better every time. Restaurant is spotless, the staff is great and the food is the best I have had all over Canada. Would 100% recommend!!!

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!

Love this place, my favourite Indian resto in St. Johns. The Lamb Vindaloo is actually pretty spicy, I find most "spicy" dishes in NL are not spicy at all. All the dishes I've tried have been very tasty. The naan is exceptional, crisp, with a light, fluffy interior. They also have Kingfisher, which is necessary when having a curry. 😁

Amazing food with friendly staff. The owner always stops to chat with us. The staff know the menu inside and out and the food is to die for. I always look forward to my next meal at India Gate Restaurant!!!!

Curry Houses are a way of life in the UK, so I like to think that I know my way around the many tastes that Indian cuisine has to offer, and I’ve eaten curries all over the world. The food here is phenomenal, and it’s not about the heat but about all the wonderful flavours that the chef can conjure up. It’s a pleasure to eat at India Gate, something I’ve been doing for over 20 years and I believe the food is better now than it’s ever been. I wish I could eat there daily�

We've ordered for pick up every time we've been in town. Last night we finally had a chance to sit and enjoy our meal. The lamb curry was so so similar to my mums. The rest of the meal honestly felt like I was dining in Mumbai. Always pleased! Hope to be back sooner then later.

Impossible to place an order and poor/ rude customer service. Was a loyal customer for years but definitely won’t be going back �

Great food and great service! Very happy some of the menu items are vegan or can be made vegan :)

Absolute worst customer service. Ordered at 5:00 told will be ready by 8:30. Went to pick up and told that they are running behind and that they would send it out by a cab...maybe by 10:00. The owner/manager refused to do anything about the situation, that we could cancel to order if we werent happy about it. Will never order or visit again

We have eaten there many many time's, I have to say the service, friendly staff, and of course the food is the best, we can’t wait to go again thanks for all the great service, Thanks guys love your restaurant.

I have been eating there since they opened and have always enjoyed the food. My favourites are Mulligatawny Soup, Butter Chicken, and Gulab Jamun. I like to change out different rice and vegetable dishes. And I love one of the waitresses. :)

I have been craving Indian food for a couple of months so a friend of mine suggested these dishes at India Gate and I was very satisfied: veggie Malai kofta dilbahar, Chicken jalfrezi, and allo paratha. I have to say the Malai Kofta was one of the best things I have ever eaten. I will definitely be back and will be bringing friends next time!

First time back since you guys reopened. My partner and I have been going here for the last seven years. It was just the way I remembered. The food was amazing, the service top notch. My favourite restaurant.

The most amazing butter chicken i have ever eaten hands down ���

Amazing food and great atmosphere! Would highly recommend!

India gate is the best Indian food and one of the best restaurants in NL. Dining in is a treat and there is nothing better than a dinner for two take out on date night:) buffett is also great.

One of the best restaurants in St. John's! A favourite for me and basically my entire extended family. My one year old loves it, too- he is a fourth generation India Gate fan!