We came on Sunday night for a friend's birthday with a party of six. From the moment we sat down,…read moreKasia made us feel welcome. She was warm, attentive, and kept everything moving without ever making us feel rushed. She just had this easy way of making the table feel comfortable. And the food? Honestly, it really impressed us. The lamb kebabs were juicy and well-seasoned, the crispy cauliflower was snackable, the sexy fries were a hit. Drinks were top-notch, especially the Indian gin Negroni. And even the hot tea with ginger got smiles from our non-drinking friends. It was a really enjoyable evening, and we'd definitely go back.Thank you Kasia for making so special

I spontaneously met up with an old (vegetarian) friend here for dinner and really enjoyed their…read morenon-meat options. We ordered the Jackfruit Jalfrezi and the Daring "Butter chicken" with imitation meat. I normally am not a fan of imitation meat, but both dishes were overly. The jalfrezi had an incredible flavorful profile and I loved the tang of the gravy. The rice and garlic naan were good, but nothing memorable by themselves. My drink, the NA Indian detox was actually a smash hit. Service was friendly, but the bathrooms were surprisingly dirty/old. Maybe a byproduct of a busy day, but I definitely expect better for a restaurant at this price point (-1 star).

At most Indian restaurants, the food tastes like leftovers, but here, you can enjoy the taste of…read moreideal Indian cuisine.

Brilliant food, excellent service. I really like the tandoori chicken wings, they are very very…read morevery hot and spicy. Not for the faint of heart. The chopped onion at the bottom of the plate tastes like ice after the wings. Take care and enjoy. Thoroughly recommended.

Oh my God, the best Greek food in town the service it's unbelievable. Everything looks so good.!!!!read more

I made it back to Taverna Wednesday evening with two colleagues and they did not disappoint…read more We sat in a booth and George was our server and waiter who did an excellent job explaining the specials as on of my guests is Greek too. The interior is very inviting, clean and cozy as there is a mix of young and old who enjoy spectacular Greek dining. The parking is pretty accessible and the neighborhood is safe with a few homeless, but nothing of concern. Tonight I had the Lemon Chicken Soup which is a favorite along with Lamb Chops and French Fries which is my favorite. We had some sampling of desserts and all were delighted as my two guests indicated they would be back again for more! The prices are reasonable and the menu is extensive with a full bar as well if you like a drink. Located on Venice Boulevard in the heart of Mar Vista, there is no wrong choices or bad selections at Taverna! Great for a business dinner or a dinner for two on a date, they also accommodate large parties as well! When in Mar Vista, consider TAVERNA! HIGHLY RECOMMEND - A TOP MAR VISTA VENUE!

I've been here several times and the food is consistently tasty and satisfying. It's a family ran…read morebusiness and owners are warm and kind. The bhel puri appetizer is one of my favorite dishes, I also love this sag paneer, coconut curry, and chicken tikka masala. Authentic Indian food that's a secret find in Santa Monica!

I won't go back to this place. Food is superrrrr bad. No flavor. Microwave warm food, rice feels…read morelike Trader Joes rice bags. Service is super poor. We totally did not enjoy the atmosphere of the food or anything else. Unfortunately, you know the one appetizer which was extremely dry and absolutely not fresh so we returned it. Then we got them chicken tikka masala, which was called and very bad, not a fresh food. I didn't return the Tikka Masala out of respect but you still pay Santa Monica dine out pricing and get.... Something I would not eat for free. Response to owner: You are right, I paid for the food that I got. My wife was starving so she had no choice. I didn't want to return to you 2 dishes (the appetizer and the Tikka Masala) so I decided to pay for them. And yes, that's the reason I took it with me, to at least give to a homeless and still pay for the food. In any way, It's not my thing ti have yelp reviews specially bad once, but I felt very disappointed. And after really checking other reviews here.... Anyway, Thank you and good luck

We were looking for an upscale indian lunch/brunch spot and found this amazing gem!…read more We went on Saturday and I believe they serve breakfast from 8 AM. After 11 you have a bigger menu option as they continue the breakfast/brunch menu till 2 pm as well as dinner menu. We tried a lot of different things, benne dosa, Kerala fried chicken, Fig and walnut kofta, Masala naan and chai tiramisu. Everything was absolutely delicious! Sambhar was very authentic and the koftas were to die for! I have never had walnut and fig option but it worked so well. Our server Emilio was pleasant and efficient. The restaurant had a modern chic vibe.

After reading the yelp reviews we were really excited to eat here for our special anniversary…read more Unfortunately for an $80pp meal, we left feeling disappointed and very misled by the reviews. The food overall was very mediocre for what they charged. Actually every dish was very salty, like a mouthful of salt. The ambiance, presentation, and plating were very nice, but did not make up for the lack of 'wow' on the actual taste we were hoping for. Not only was it unremarkable, I'm not sure I would even call it delicious. It was just eh, and we ate it because we already ordered it. Honestly for a pure Indian food fix (no frills on "high end" ambiance) I would rather just go to an Indian lunch buffet for the price of one entree here, or even the Samosa house 3 item combo for less than $20, where the appetizers and food are way more delicious and fulfilling. - wagyu beef kulcha- do not recommend. Salty and reminiscent of a Mexican pizza made with ground beef. Don't be fooled by the "wagyu" label - crab bhuna- a bit of a letdown compared to reviews. The banana buns were good. The crab mixture was salty and the crab taste gets lost inside the heavily flavored sauce - gobhi bezule cauliflower- was okay. The sauce was a bit heavy - kotu parotta - mediocre flavored beef mush on the salty side. Unsure why other yelpers raved about this. - date and almond korma- the 4 little kormas were meh, but the sauce was good though. Kind of like your standard orange tikka masala sauce. - garlic naan - ironically my favorite dish they made here haha. It was actually crispy but had a fluffy chew and wasn't burnt. At least they got this right for $7 naan! Overall would not reorder any of these dishes and would not return. I love Indian food and really wanted to like the place but sadly it did live up to the 4.8 star expectations. Also random aside, when we walked in the restaurant smelled of commercial cleaning solution (like at the gas station), and the bathroom had heavy air too which made me hold my breath; would recommend some air purifier machines to neutralize the air.

Ordered takeout here for basmati rice (full), chicken tikka masala curry, garlic naan (1), and gobi…read moremanchurian! Very sweet and tangy gobi manchurian with a rich and creamy chicken tikka sauce. Was ordering for two, would have loved to get another curry or biryani next time. Did not dine in, but the ambiance looks very nice. Dim lighting to have a cozy atmosphere, all the menu, cups, and cutlery are prepared for you. For takeout, service only took 10-15 for me. Pretty quick for not calling in advance, but I saw a lot of to-go pick ups as well.

Inside is very pretty and super clean! Decently busy for…read moreTuesday night but not too loud. Lots of takeout orders! Food was delicious, love the garlic naan and butter chicken. My boyfriend liked the chicken tikka a lot too. Would ask for no cilantro or parsley next time Samosas were delicious too but a little spicy for me

bomb.com literally so yum. first time trying and everything was delectable. We went around 6pm and…read moreit was not empty at all which was perfect. Service is great, they are super friendly. Ambiance was good, the music was good as well. Onto the main course!! The food-- We got the butter chicken and chicken 65 and omg they were delicious. Butter chicken was super creamy and the 65 was savory. We paired it with their sesame noodles and they were delicious. And some rice of course. I also tried their sugar cane drink and it was the perfect sweetness level and refreshing. Highly recommend!!

What an actual gem! I went to Momo souls with my friend and we loved every bite. She got the butter…read moremasala, which was an all around classic and a fusion of flavors. I got the Korma, which you can clearly taste the cashew base. The resturaunt was slightly crowded around dinner time, but vibes were fabulous. An incredibly family friendly atmosphere, as it's definitely a classic for people around the neighborhood!

I came here on a Tuesday around 7pm! We had a party of 8 people and made a reservation in advance -…read morewe were seated immediately upon arrival in the back area and we ended up having the entire back to ourselves! We had people in our group with nut and gluten allergies and we had a vegan and pescatarian. They were able to accommodate EVERY dietary restriction and everything remained DELICIOUS. For starters, we ordered the MOMO dumplings: one veggie and one mutton. Both flavors were incredibly flavorful and I loved the orange dipping sauce it came with - it paired perfectly with it! For my main, I got LAMB SAAG. It was my very first time trying this and I was not disappointed in the slightest! Incredible flavor, great portion size. The entrees do not come with rice so I also ordered a side of white rice that went very well with the dish. For the table, we ordered KEEM NAAN, CHEESE NAAN, and GARLIC NAAN - all of them tasted great with everyone's dishes as well (if you choose to not get rice, the naan is perfect with the entree). As a lovely sweet treat, we received plates of watermelon at the very end! The perfect palette cleanser and so refreshing In terms of parking, it was a little tricky but not impossible! Definitely get there early to find parking, or try your luck searching for street parking (the street parking is free!). The total for our meal of 8 people was: ~$366, not including tip and every person got a drink (cocktails, teas, and lassis). I feel this price is an AMAZING bang for your buck, especially for a group of 8 people!! I absolutely intend to return here, it was a wonderful experience!

Sooo yummy Very authentic Nepalese momos!…read more My daughter n her husband will be back more often since they are only 10 mins away