It took an hour and half to get our food and then they forgot about the naan and it came out for dessert... They also mixed up all the dishes spice levels. If you go for dinner, be prepared to bring a pillow and a blanket, because your food will arrive at breakfast time. BEST PART, the restaurant was only 1/8 occupied. read more

Start with the good: Service was informative, helpful and accommodating. Excellent. Samosas and spicy sauces were very good. OK: Chicken Tiki Marsala on the bland side Dreadful: Lamb Saag barely chewable. Chicken dish of pieces, dry; Basmati rice was tasteless, no flavor Final: Prices out of line with quality of food. Will never return or recommend. Dining Room was empty of customers and should have been a clue. read more

The food is good but one thing seems to be the same. The staff seems slightly unpleasant and unfriendly ... I don't understand what kinda stick is jabbed up their butts, but the samosas are superb ... Not sure what's with the tasteless smooth jazz? It's an Indian restaurant not a hotel lobby, where are the Dhuns?! read more

Friendly service and comfortable setting. Hasn't been crowded on any of our three visits during past month. Consistently good food and value for the price. We appreciate the diversity it has helped add to the Pinnacle Peak restaurant scene. We will keep coming back. read more

Just had dinner here. Pretty good Indian food at north Scottsdale. Garlic naan and roti were great. Will be back to try other dishes

My husband and I absolutely love this restaurant! We went here because the restaurant next-door was closed. It was such a pleasant surprise. Sadly it is not usually very full, but the service is amazing and the food is to die for! We always get the Tandoori Wings and the naan (garlic and chicken and both great). I've had several dishes there and am always so pleased each time. My husband loves the curry and I usually get the Shrimp tiki masala. You will not be disappointed. read more

This place is amazing!!! My fiancé is Indian and the dishes we had tasted like his mom's cooking! Hands down best Indian food I be had at a restaurant and very nice staff& service - definitely will be back. read more

We tried a take out order first, and thought the food was very good. The one negative was that the take out portions appeared smaller than I would have expected, for the price, but we would try the restaurant again. So tonight we went to the restaurant for an in house experience. First, the interior of the restaurant, the wall color/decor and the bar all need renovation. The whole restaurant should have a new floor plan as well. I am sure the owner will be surprised by my comments, but clearly they need help! The ambience is uncomfortably lackluster and dingy. They must not have any awareness to how the environment is perceived. There is no design to the restaurant, the artwork makes no sense and looks Like it came out of TJ Max, no table decor, and the bar, which could be a money maker for them, looks empty and adds nothing to the experience! Paint and a creative designer, a new bar and table layout, could change this restaurant a lot and improve their business. The next problem is the staff. There were maybe 4 other tables filled in a very large empty restaurant, yet the service was poor. Very slow to take our order, they didn't engage and the food came out very slowly. There were two servers and most of the time they were behind the bar conversing with each other. I even had to call over to them for more water. I mean the place was dead so one would expect excellent service. When the waiter cleared our plates he stacked all the dirty dishes on top of each other in the middle of the table and cleared them stacked, rather than taking one plate away at a time and stacking them off the table. I mention this because this restaurant has linen table clothes denoting a higher level of service. I don't think the wait staff understands proper service etiquette. So, strike one was the decor, strike two was the service!!! Now here is the worst part of my review! The food was great! Why do I say the worst part? Because the strike one and strike two are so compelling that even the great food won't bring me back! Another issue for me; the price of their dishes are higher than one would expect. I would suggest they change their menu and do small plates, where you could try lots of dishes at a reasonable cost. Like an Indian "Tapas" menu! Again, the food was delicious but the rest of the experience was so negative, it is not a do again for my family! read more

Misleading advertising with Passport. It is listed as a Passport member. Management said membership expired and would not honor the discount. Waitress was shown the Passport card before we ordered. Very unprofessional and in my opinion shortsighted. We won't be back. read more

Approximately a week or so ago I was checking out Groupons restaurant deals and came across Al Hamra. I read the yelp reviews and bought the Groupon deal. Called their Pinnacle Peak Road location for a reservation and four of us had a great dinner there last night. Started our night with an order of the fresh garlic naan- then another order as well. Our taste buds were in "garlic heaven"! On the recommendation of the waiter, two of us tried the Chicken Makhani cooked in a tomato curry butter base. My spice level was a "3" with just enough spice to heat the taste buds for 20ish seconds while my friend Mike ordered an "8" spice level and he loved it! Sue's entree was Chicken Mango with a touch of sweetness that cut into the spice level of "6" and was full of deliciousness! My husband ordered the Fish Coconut. Melt in your mouth white fish- 6 spice level. Guess I'm the spice level wimp of the evening! All entree's were served with basmati rice. We'll definitely be going back to try several of the different entree's offered. Oh and the bartender makes the best Tito's, tonic with lime! Enjoy!!! read more

Nice people, great food. A really nice white linen place. Loved the chicken karachi, naan, samosas, chicken pakora. Wife had a lovely red, I had a nice premium margarita. read more

We had dinner here the other night and really enjoyed ourselves. The food was very good and the service was excellent. Have not had much luck with Indian restaurant. This was a very welcome surprise. read more

I hadn't had Indian food in years and a group of us decided to make it our ethnic food choice for our get together. I read the yelp reviews and we all went. I can tell you it was all everyone said and more! The food, the friendly service and the very nice restaurant owner made our experience one to remember! The Chicken tiki masala, Samosas, lamb vindaloo and everything else was full of flavor and delicious! The Naan was to due for too. This is a place to put on your favorites list! read more

Amazing food, love that it is made in olive oil. The chef customizes to your taste pallete, spice level and allergies, less oil etc. Highly recommend it as an Indian. read more

Great food here. I will say its a little pricey but I guess on par for the location. I will defiantly be back.

Was just in AZ for vacation with my mom and went here after purchasing a restaurant.com gift certificate. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Location seems off the beaten path-at least for us tourists staying in north phoenix. Definitely hard to find in the dark- thank God for gps! We went on a Sunday night- place was fairly dead. I think there were only 2 other tables dining while we were there. It is a fairly large restaurant-esp for being in a shopping center. We ordered the samosas, regular naan, chicken Lorna for me and coconut chicken for my mom. The samosas and naan were the best I had ever had. The naan was super light, fluffy and warm. The samosas had a nice crunchy outside- not soggy and chewy like at a lot of other Indian restaurants. The chicken was cooked perfectly- very tender and sauce had a lot of flavor. I've dined at several Indian restaurants (in Boston primarily) and this was my favorite. My mom had only had Indian once before (with me in Boston) and she didn't care for it so she was hesitant to try it again but she really liked it. Although neither of us were starving when we got there, I still think the portions were enough for 2 meals. Our waitress was quiet and shy to start but warmed up after awhile. We ended up really liking her- she was quite friendly. I don't recall her name but she was from Serbia. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

We got shrimp biryani to go. Inside the restaurant was completely silent - definitely peaceful. The biryani was very spicy even at a level 5. The shrimp pieces were plentiful, and big too. The sauce it comes with was good. The downside was that it was a little under $20 for the one order and it was much smaller than we expected. read more

We drive 30 mins for their CTM and garlic naan. It's my "death bed" meal. The only food that makes me soooo happy to eat. My husband had never had Indian food and probably would have never had it for the rest of his life if it wasn't for me taking him to this place. He's just as obsessed as I am. read more

The food is delicious, the selection is good, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the wait staff is attentive. Enoy!

North Scottsdale has needed a good Indian restaurant since I moved here twelve years ago. My wife and I dined at Al Hamra a couple of days ago and can report that our demand has at last been met. Seeing a vindaloo on the menu had me correctly guess that the chef had arrived in the USA via Britain, which has a long history of Indian cuisine. We started with samosas after which I had the lamb vindaloo and my wife tried the chicken korma, all very good. For dessert, we were presented with a complimentary rice pudding, also good. Prices are in line with the location - expect to pay a bit more here in the pricey North Scottsdale location. Decor was a bit nondescript - really very little Indian character and in my opinion needs a bit more attention to set the tone of the place. read more

We have been looking for a good Indian restaurant in Phoenix/Scottsdale. Thus far we have been disappointed at the quality. Al Hamra was a complete delight. Lovely, simple, clean decor. Polite service. AND the food was delish. So often I find Indian food is swimming in oil. We had an eggplant curry and a chana massala and both were wonderful. Their papadum and naan (especially) were wonderful. If you are vegan or vegetarian and want a NICE meal, I would highly recommend this restaurant. They can make your food spicey or mild. And, if you have meat-eating friends there are many, many excellent selections. So nice to eat in a civilized restaurant that offers tasty, well-prepared food at reasonable prices. read more

Darn it. The food here is so good; however, tonight we had the waiter from h%##. First he told my husband that the napkin goes on his lap, next my husband asked the difference between two dishes and the waiter directed him to the descirptions on the menu, but the straw that broke the camel's back was when he told our 5 year old to have a drink and relax. Whoa, What? Never again. We did complain to the manager, Mario, he was sorry but what could he do? Fire the guy, I hope he does. I won't go back until he does. read more

My husband and I went to Al Hamra for the first time tonight and we both really enjoyed it. We started with Samosa's. They had good flavor and taste, not a lot of spice. The plain Naan was warm and delicious. Entree's were Chicken Tikki Masala (spicy scale =3) and Lamb Korma (spice scale = 8). Both were flavorful and well prepared though I thought the sauce to meat ratio was a little high. I don't tolerate spicy food and 3 was just right. By the time I finished my mouth was pleasantly warm. 8 for my spice craving husband was perfect for him. He was sweating under his eyes and enjoying every bite. Both entree's came with jasmine rice laced with cumin and cardamom - yum. Yes, the prices are a bit high but you pay for the location. I think it's well with it. Ask for Damir (not sure of the spelling) - he was genuine and attentive. read more

The food and service was excellent. Mario was are server did a great job and made some good suggestions. The ultimate naan was awesome, a great starter. I had the lamb vindaloo was perfect @ a 7. My wife had the shrimp tikka masala, very tasty sauce almost like a bisque. This was are first visit, we'll be back again. read more

Too bad! We had a very nice meal last summer but we were the only table there. Tonight we walked in. There were a total of six tables which meant a mostly empty restaurant but after being seated, and waiting for 20 minutes without even having anyone ask for a drink order while the manager? Owner? Chatted at length with people at a table nearby we gave up and walked out. Oh well. Searching for our new favorite Indian place in north Scottsdale. read more

My wife is Indian so we don't think this is some white guy that does not understand indian food. Al Hamra is a little overpriced but the food is pretty good. The service is a little slow but not too bad. The chicken is alright but their lamb is high quality! Any lamb dish will do but i usually get the lamb vindaloo, very delicious! read more

Delightful restaurant! Had the lamb sagg (4.5 heat) and my daughter had the chicken tiki marsala (6 heat). We both enjoyed the selection and appreciated the free appetizer with sauce (7 heat) to know how to gauge the heat index. The garlic naan was outstanding! And our server was friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!! read more

The high quality of ingredients has already been mentioned but deserves emphasis. Having ordered lamb dishes once a week for three decades in major cities, this is the only restaurant where I have never had to deal with tough gristly meat. Flavors and breads authentic and fresh. Unfortunately a limited menu, with no Sheek kebab and all the vegetarian dishes served full size (and full price) so not practical to order a variety of veggie dishes. read more

That really good Indian restaurant in the Phoenix area has eluded us - we've tried at least 10 that were supposed to be "it". So this time no one recommended Al Hamra - it's just been on my way home for as along as it's been open. It was worth stopping - very good lamb vindaloo (spice level 7 - packing some heat) and a variety of other dishes that we tried. My wife liked the samosa but I was thinking 'so so'. All in all the chef has a fine touch and the food is very solid and well above average, although a bit pricey (as you might expect for the location). Most of the recommendations by others seem spot on. Recommended. read more

Amazing food !!!!!!!! Warning the service is a tad slow , or understaffed but the deliciousness of the food still keeps me coming back.

The food is definitely four star quality, but this place is just way too expensive. Costs me like $25-$30 per person for takeout. But i keep ordering read more

Amazing food. Service is great. I love spicy food and I love how they ask you how spicy you want your food on a scale of 1-10I've eaten in and had take-out as well. The take-outs are always put together very well. The garlic naan is amazing! So is the Tawook and Scwarma!! read more

This is a great restaurant and I don't understand why it isn't busier. The location is great being just off of Pinnacle Peak and Pima Rd. Unlike many Indian restaurants the decor, crystal, plates, silverware are really nice and elegant. They have lovely indoor and outdoor dining options. The cuisine is simply outstanding. The quality of the sauces, meats, vegetables is top notch. Our waitress was delightful and the owner/manager came to our table and he was very nice and knowledgeable about his cuisine and Indian cuisine in general. This place has to catch on because I get the feeling that if it started getting packed, it would be one of the more popular restaurants in Northern Scottsdale. We will be regulars. read more

Why haven't I been here before? Service was friendly and attentive. I asked for a recommendation on the level of spice and our server was spot on. The food was absolutely fantastic! Have the chicken tikka masala and you'll be happy, like I am. read more

Superb Mughal classics, served with great style in a gentle and relaxing atmosphere. Great wine list, too, which Indian restaurants often lack. Prices are higher than most neighborhood curry houses, but the quality of the ingredients is definitely worth the splurge if you truly love this cuisine. A great place! read more

Excellent Indian Cuisine ! Ask for Mario too - he is charming knowledgeable and a delight!

I am always hesitant to try Indian food. We just moved to DC Ranch. We decided to try this restaurant. My husband picked up the food to go. We chicken vindaloo and lamb Masala curry and Tandori chicken- plus naan and rice and samosas. Everything was amazing. I have never tasted better Indian food. Love love. Be back soon! read more

Four of us had dinner here last evening. Very good service and we enjoyed the meal, although I agree with the review about heat/spiciness. We ordered at "7" and it might have been better at "5" -- we live in New Mexico! read more

Superb, food and service on the patio. All 4 of us enjoyed our dinner very much - lamb and chicken curries with basmati rice. Surprisingly the salads before the main course were superb and good sized. read more

How lucky we are to have such wonderful Indian cuisine right in our neighborhood. We have eaten here several times and have yet to leave disappointed, or hungry!!! We have eaten a wide range of dishes here, from Veg to lamb to chicken and all have been made with quality ingredients and terrific flavors. I like spicy, and a 7 or 8 on the spicy ladder is perfect here. My wife is more inclined to go for a 2. But either way, the dishes always taste fantastic. read more