Food- Indian is my favorite ethic cuisine and I really wanted to like this place more than I did. The food was fine, I tried the tandoori chicken and veggie korma to see how they do on the staples and they were average. The chicken and veggie pakoras were dry when I tried those my following visit. Nothing stood out. Prices- On par with other places. Service- The people are friendly enough, but the service was slow both times. Atmosphere- It's clean inside, but dark as a cave if you're not near the windows. It's really the epitome of average, nothing stands out either way. The service and darkness leave a bit to be desired. It's just a place to get suitable Indian food if the craving hits and you're in the area, but pales in comparison to Kashmir. Don't expect anything to blow you away. read more

I ordered Some Chicken Tikka, and Lamb Korma, also some Gulab Jamun... Oh thank god i have a new favorite restaurant close by now. (although...I kept tasting garlic in the Gulab. I dont hate garlic but its not very sexy in your dessert that doesn't include garlic) I've been having a craving, hankering for Lamb Korma. It had been almost 5 months 3 days 28hrs and 26 min since i last ate something satisfyingly spice. Then one day driving around North Andover I decided to do a google search for "Indian Food" I really was just a few days before talking about how boring the food choices were in and outside of Boston that there wasn't enough Indian restaurants, so almost like a Christmas miracle i check out the first result i realize i'm two minutes away and would have had to drive by the restaurant. Its in this strip mall, really easy to miss if not for the huge sign out side that says "Bollywood Grill" I wasn't looking for it would have missed it. Inside Bollywood Movies playing...Eureka!! read more

Huuuuuge, long hair in my foooood!!!! It was actually cooked into what I was eating. Some kind of fried ball...WITH ITS OWN HANDLE!! Like those balloons with the rubber band attached. Walked out after telling the manager and he expected us to pay. Yeah...no. read more

Went there for lunch today with some old friends. I admit it has been a while since I visited. We were all surprised to see they don't have the buffet anymore, and the place was empty. What I found most odd was the pastry case. Who buys cupcakes at an Indian restaurant? Service was extremely slow, and the food was average. The waiter never came back to see if we needed our drinks refilled, that may have been a blessing, because he was flooded in cologne. Won't Gozo back, it just wasn't worth it. read more

Notoriously unreliable. I ordered delivery and they took TWO HOURS to arrive. They also got my order wrong. read more

It's a tough call, but this may be my favorite Indian restaurant on the planet. Who would have thought they'd open such an amazing Indian spot in North Andover of all places! I mean, It's in the same strip mall as a Brigham's! Every time I'm back in town, I have to eat here at least once. Although, I will admit drinking water out of metal cups kind of freaks me out. It's like when you accidentally bite your fork. read more

I pop in here frequently for the lunch buffet. I like the fact that I can be in and out of there in under 15 minutes. The food choices are excellent and there's lots of parking outside. It's also located easily right off route 495. read more

Portions are small, flavor is good. Price is ASTRONOMICAL. Far too high for the amount you get. Having family from India we regularly eat indian food and seek out restaraunts. This is my least favorite place. Try these places instead: Tantric, Boston, MA - best around! or for something local Royal India Restaraunt, Haverhill, MA - it's a dive but well priced and delicious! read more

I really enjoyed this place. The food is fresh, and there are several really good options. I don't even know what some of the dishes were made of, but that didn't matter, it was all good. There really wasn't anything I didn't like, just certain dishes that I really enjoyed. The next time I go, I'll be sure to update this review with the names of the dishes, sorry for the lack of info. Generally, the food has a mild and pleasant taste with a really good compliment of spices/sauces. Some dishes were spicy/hot, but nothing over the top, as in not being too spicy. After having 2 plates worth of food for a late lunch/ early dinner (the only meal I had all day), I was full, but I didn't feel lethargic which is the normal feeling I get from eating that much food at most other places. I would most definitely come back when I'm not in the mood for the traditional American style dinner. Give this place a shot, if you're up for something different, this is your place. The only reason I give it 4 out of 5 is because I felt like I was being watched the entire time by the hostess, and I have yet to experience the place during dinner time. Otherwise, the service was good (even considering the being watched situation), and the food does not disappoint. read more

Fantastic service, great food, lots on the menu. Came here on a Friday night and was seated right away. The interior is much prettier than you would expect from a strip mall. The service was great. We ordered the vegetarian sampler as an appetizer (Tons of food!) Slumdog Naan (green chilies), with raita, and a main dish. Everything was very flavorful, not very spicy though. Tons of food. Great price, and we had leftovers. I will definitely return. read more

This place was really good until they added the lunch buffet. I used to get take out here and recently it was pretty obvious that the tiki marsala was warmed up from the lunch buffet that afternoon and not fresh prepared. It has probably the nicest atmosphere of any Indian restaurant i have been to. They have an open kitchen and the restaurant has an open and airy feel. But until they get rid of the buffet i am done with it. read more

I finally convinced my husband to go out for Indian food with me, as I'm a big fan, he is not. We had gotten a great deal using a $25 Restuarants.com gift certificate purchased in advance for about $2 (what a deal!). The place was crowded when we arrived on Saturday night. There was a good atmosphere with a Bollywood movie theme. We sat near the back kitchen (recommended) and got to watch the cooks made kabobs and naan, etc. Kind of fun. We started off our meal with some extra delcious garlic naan, fresh out of the oven, covered with a butter, topped with lots of garlic (my favorite!). Because we had the gift certificate, we splurged with a Bollywood Combo Appetizer, which included half vegetarian, half meat items - a great app to split and to try a handful of different appetizers. To be honest, after eating the naan, with the yummy dipping sauces, and the Combo Appetizer, both my husband and I were nearly full. (Be careful - pace yourself!) I don't know much about what's what when it comes to Indian food, but I know in all the buffets I've tried in the past, I love the lighter, vegetarian paneer (cheese) dishes. My favorite is Matter Paneer, but I found something that seemed like it would be similar and got the servers recommendation and it matched up. Got something like Saanghi Paneer. It was delicious, as I had expected. My husband got the lamb tikki masala. His opinion was that there wasn't a ton of meat in it. By the end of the meal, we were both very full and took home a good amount of the appetizers and half of my meal. With a sprite and a beer, the bill came to around $55 (before the G.C.) so not bad on the price, especially since lots still came home for left overs. I'm eager to try the buffet, as I always like trying something new. read more

Average not authentic indian cusine. The place itself is very nice, the service is great and the nice window into the kitchen allows you to see whats going on whether its good or bad.The restaraunt itself would score a 4 star, but its the food i came here for. The food unfortunately, is not that great, by this i dont mean in taste or quality. Its tastes curryish, and its fresh and looks great. My problem is having cooked indian cusine, and having eaten a lot of indian food, i am failing to understand what they are trying to do? If the idea is to make Americans like indian food by making generic curry sauces and adding some other spice pastes to them to make it a Korma, or a Tikka Masala, or Jalfrezi, etc. Then may be thats what americans want? But i am sure they would rather taste authentic regional indian dishes. To me it is just curry sauce with some different spice pastes added to try to make it taste different to every other curry. Like i said the restaurant is nice, the staff are friendly, and the food tastes good and is fresh. But To me it isnt anything like the tastes of india, if you want that go to the Kashmir in Salem, NH far more authentic. read more

I typically always get chicken korma, chicken tiki masala, various nans, or shrimp vindaloo. The food is always excellent! Rich sauces and quality ingredients. I mistakenly ordered from the website expecting food to be delivered and didn't realize that it was take out only via that particular website. After a while I called to see the status. Even though they didn't have to they sent a driver to deliver the food to me in North Reading right away. What service! Hands-down the favorite Indian food restaurant in the area! read more

I've dined in and purchased takeout from the Bollywood Grill, now all that's left is trying the buffet! I'm not a huge fan about the way the menu is set up. I get the shtick they're going for ("It's Bollywood! Let's name things after movie conventions!") but just tell me something's an entree, not the "main attraction" or whatever. Kitschy and cute, but a little frustrating. I really like how most dishes have the option to alter the meat - shrimp, chicken, paneer - it's nice to have that level of flexibility. Everything I've sampled so far was really tasty, although the paneer naan was a bit skimpy on the actual filling. The masala was creamy and smooth with a bit of a kick, the korma had just the right amount of raisins, and the mango lassi wasn't sickeningly sweet. Last time I dined in they had a television mounted playing nonstop hammy bollywood music videos. It was a treat. read more

I hate to do this to a restaurant who I've been so loyal to over the years...but I have to retract a couple stars since I wrote my last review on this place a few years ago. This is one of the first Indian restaurants my husband and I started frequenting since moving to North Andover. But these days, they don't seem to be as busy as they used to be...I speculate the biggest reason is from their incessant number of attempts to change things up. They had a decent lunch buffet set up. But then they decided to change the buffet layout and add a new station. Then they took away the new station. Then the buffet went away altogether. And then they replaced the buffet with some preset lunch course on the menu that offered little "samplings" (y'know, in case you missed the variety of...ahem...a buffet?). And if that wasn't enough lunchtime back & forth, they also started up a bakery. Then they decided to bring back the buffet. And then the bakery went away... A lot of the original staff members whom we had grown so fond of have also moved on as well - we miss them! They added a great vibe to the restaurant. The service is still courteous and attentive but we definitely miss the upbeat, smiley crew that we had gotten to know and looked forward to seeing. My family still enjoys lunch here. We just don't stop in as often as we used to...but the food quality is consistent and the waitstaff always pleasant. We still love them...we're just not "in love" with them anymore. Could this be the beginning of an imminent separation? Stayed tuned to find out... read more

This place has changed. New chef. They apparently bake cakes now. Didn't try any. Usual food was not as good as I've come to expect. Apps and breads were overcooked and greasy. Vindaloo has lost its flavor in the hotness. Papadam was waxy and tasted like burnt cardboard. The waitress said they've changed vendors, but that doesn't explain the change in cooking just ingredients. We've been eating here for years and I've always loved the food, ambiance, and service. I'm off to find a new Indian place. *sigh* read more

Worst customer service ever!! Stay away!! Ordered food from door dash and only half of my order was received. They claimed they didn't receive the whole order which was a lie because I had the receipt from door dash. Second issue, we went to the restaurant and asked if they not put onion or garlic in the food and right away without asking the chef he said no. This was the first time an indian restaurant refused to cook a dish without onion and garlic. What if someone had a nut allergy? Sure they will not accommodate any type of allergy!!! Would give less then one star if I could!!! read more

Most Disgusting Food I went late this evening (9:30 PM) to Bollywood Grill in Andover with my wife and kids and was served the most disgusting Indian food I have eaten for a long long time. We ordered Chicken Makhani, Shahi Paneer and Fish Tikka Masala with 2 butter Nan's. All three dishes were served Luke warm, and poorly prepared (more like some half-cocked chicken pieces thrown in a previously prepared gravy. Fish gravy was so sweet, we could not eat it. Nans too tasted like reheated frozen Nan. Very very disappointing indeed. I admit we were the last customers for the day but sign clearly said they were open. We double checked upon entering if it's ok and were told they close after 10. Haven't eaten such third class food in a long long time Kamlesh Moorjani read more

Hooray for Bollywooooooood!! I'll admit that as a New Yorker, I'm definitely prone to moments of food snobbery and you'd be hard pressed to convince me that I couldn't find better, or at least comparable - at home. Bollywood Grill puts the smack down on my NY snobbery (at least for Indian...let's not get carried away) The decor is nice and inviting, and the whole Bollywood theme is fully realized with glamor shots of famous Indian actors all over the tables and walls. The menu is cleverly (if not somewhat cheesily) tailored to the Bollywood theme. The restaurant is super clean and well maintained. The menu is pretty extensive. Something for everyone - chicken, fish, lamb, goat and look under Evergreen Hits for vegetarian options. And you know what - props for not selling out and serving beef, you keep it real Bollywood Grill!!! Each item has an informative description of what's in the dish as well as what region it originates from. Also a decent wine list, and some good Indian beers to choose from. The cocktails look really interesting. The Rasam soup is an Oscar winner for me. I get sad when I'm almost done greedily slurping it up. Try it for sure. The Malai Kofta, Chicken Massalam and Pishawari Nan are sure fire nominees as well. The only thing that could use a little work are the 3 chutneys they bring out at the beginning of your meal - all a bit bland and watery. The service is always excellent and friendly, and they will take their time to answer questions. It is a wee bit overpriced, as the portions are somewhat small, but its excusable since the food will not disappoint. Treat yourself. read more

While Bollywood Grill is not the best Indian food that I have eaten, it certainly get's high marks for the best that is near me. It's been a few months since I have been to the restaurant but I have been going there for a few years now and would recommend it to anyone in the area. Above anything, I appreciate the fact that a restaurant uses fresh ingredients and Bollywood is no exception. The Veggie Korma dish always has fresh carrots, cauliflower and other vegetables including cashews. This dish is extremely flavorful and has just the right amount of spice. Another fantastic dish at Bollywood is the Chicken Navrattan. It is hard to describe. The different spices leave the tastebuds craving more and compliments the basmati rice well. Other dishes that I would have to recommend are the Chicken Balti and of course, England's prized dish, Chicken Tikka Masala. The creamy tomato yogurt sauce is almost perfect. My own problem with the dish is that often I do not receive enough chicken pieces, it is more sauce than anything. As for service, I have never had a problem with the restaurant. Our waiter's have always been quite attentive and our copper water cups are never empty. The dishes come out promptly and are never cold. The restaurant's decor is fun and exciting without being over the top. My top recommendation from Bollywood would have to be the Peshwari (sp?) Nan. This is your typical nan baked with coconut, nut and raisins. If you have not tried this and are a fan of any of the above, I suggest at least one round. I hope to get back there soon. Any one up for some samosa's? read more

Not the best Indian food I've ever had, but very good! Service was good, no complaints there. Our server recommended a particular Pinot Noir and it was excellent, so I was pleased about that. We ordered Alu Tikki as an appetizer and it was very tasty, though also very greasy. Then we had Chicken Massulum (chicken in an almond sauce) with rice, and Lamb Biryani, both of which were very good. Some of the chicken and lamb pieces were particularly chewy and/or had some fat/skin in bits bigger than I would have liked, but that's a mild complaint. We also had Poori, which again was very greasy. Next time we'll try naan instead. Overall, a very pleasant meal. read more

Brought the family for the wife & I's anniversary tonight. We contemplated trying a 'more local to us now' Indian cuisine restaurant but didn't want to leave anything to chance. As expected, we were VERY glad we did. Bollywood Grill has never disappointed. From ordering 'risky' and trying something new (we are not Indian so a lot of these flavors are new to us), to simply ordering from the lunch buffet, even take out, to the friendly and accomodating staff, BG is INCREDIBLY consistent. We had chicken tikka masala (2 orders 1 hot for me and 1 mild for the kids), lamb vindaloo and of course garlic naan and mango lassi. BG has been so good it has triggered us to eat Indian as regularly as a family will order Chinese food, but i have to say BG has remained 'the bar for others to reach' read more

I order food from here at least once a month! Their shaahi paneer & stuffed naan is my favorite & go-to order. Customer service is very nice as well read more

Yummy Indian food served piping hot. The service was good but the meal was a bit overpriced for quantity. The Bollywood theme is a little over the top. It reminded me of the Babu episode of Seinfeld; people want delicious Indian food, no need to make it more relatable or Americanized! Also, thank god they are open until 10:30PM! Everything else around here is closed at 5! read more

AMAZING! As soon as you walk in, the staff are friendly, and helpful when ordering. The atmosphere is formal and romantic. They have an extensive selection of dishes, everything I have tried has come out delicious. I would completely recommend this restaurant to any Indian food lover. read more

I freakin' love this place! The Chicken Tikka Masala is the best I've ever had and everyone that works there is unbelievably friendly. It's tucked away in an unappealing strip mall and if it weren't for my aunt telling me about it, I never would have stopped here. If you are in the area or close to...eat there. You won't regret it! read more

Naan is fresh and delicious. I love their mulligatawny soup. Spicey and fresh tasting, love the chicken tikka Masai. Also fish go I.

Great food and service. Ordered mix vegetable pakoras and lamb chops... very well done and perfect mix of spices. Ordered Saag Paneer, dal tadka and chicken jalfarrzi and Rogan Josh... everything very authentic. Good options for drinks... great service.. read more

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We had a lunch buffet and there are some goods and some not so good Good -- overall, food is good - fresh and tasty. The Goat curry and rice pudding are one of the best I ever had. Very reasonably priced. If you care, kitchen is very clean ( you can see through the window) Not so good -- service is slow. Had to wait long for naans and even longer for Tandoori. The tandoori was tasteless anyways - probably because they rushed to prepare it Only one appetizer, but decent quality Definitely worth a repeat visit. read more

Restaurant Indian food is very different than home-cooked, and I have had a lot of both. My husband is South Indian, and most restaurants serve Northern Indian food. Indian food is also great for vegetarians, like myself, and this place is no exception. In-fact, my vegan sister and now brother-in-law had their rehearsal dinner here the night before their wedding in Nov. 2004. I truly love this place. It's in a strip mall off of Rte. 114 in N. Andover, with a Payless and some other stores, and it's almost tucked away amongst all of that stuff. If you're in the area, please, try it. They'll make your food as mild or as spicy as you like, the service is very nice, and the staff are so kind. read more

Bollywood grill is great place and food is awesome. Great deco and kitchen . Chicken tikka and palak paneer great . As an indian I am a food addict to all national and international food and I recommend this place . Service could be better def read more

Would it be weird to say this place is good for take-out? You would think that when you go to a restaurant, you want to sit down and enjoy a meal. There's nothing uninviting about the place, but I think my fellow yelpers have nailed it - the service isn't that great. The last time I went here was with a group of 5 other people, and we ate from the buffet. I had been vegetarian for a week so I was definitely in the right place for food - they had 4 veggie entrees, which were awesome. However, sitting down and eating, I felt like I was at a Chinese buffet... wait staff kept asking if I was done with my plate to remove it, keeping tabs on how many plates we used and hovering over us. They did take forever to help with us with silverware and check requests. It's just the little details that they can tighten up on. Overall: Not bad but not great. read more

Ordered the tiki masala to go. Pickup was great. Sauce and rice were fantastic. Only issue I have is the amount of chicken was paltry at best. 5 1 1/2 inch chunks and a couple of smaller pieces in the kit. Can't imagine they do this for in house dining. Too bad bc the sauce was fantastic. Just don't cheap out on your customers. Bc next time I am going to your Competitor in Andover. read more

If you're in the Andover area this is the place to go for Indian. Great Samosas, buffet and Korma. PASS read more

I love this restaurant. The location is very convenient, as you can go during a trip to buy new clothes or items for your home or before grocery shopping, and there is always parking. The space itself is charming and comfortable, and the ambiance matches the creative names for the dishes. The mulligatawny soup is unique - full of fresh vegetables with a nice level of spiciness. The serving sizes for dishes are generous, and the prices are fair with rice always included. The first time I went, I was sad to learn sweet lassi was not on their menu, and without my requesting it, the server checked in with the kitchen and they specially made one for me. It was a great experience, and I have been happy when ordering delivery too. My favorite dishes have been Shahi Paneer and Saag Paneer. The Aloo Gobhi was not as aromatic or flavorful as I was hoping. Definitely check this place out!! read more

We had an early dinner here last and the food was excellent. The dishes we got in, included Chicken Korma and the chicken was so tender and tasty. The naan was excellent as well. Our server was sweet and on top of everything. I have not been here in many years and will be back. read more

As someone mentioned before it's located in an old school shopping center but the interior is quite nice. The staff is extremely attentive and friendly without being smoothering. I haven't been for the lunch buffet but I have been here several times for dinner and the food is very good, the portions large. It's not cheap but it's not expensive either, it's just right. read more

Had Samosas for appetizer. It was ok. They were made from indian cheese (paneer) instead of the tradional potatos. Had chicken biriyani. It was excellent to the core. Chicken was cooked perfectly. Many restaurants serve overcooked chicken indicating that it was not cooked on order. Restaurant is a little pricy but for chicken biriyani its was worth it. Other concern I had was....the takeout counter is right at the end of the restaurant. You have to cross all the tables to go there. It feels a little odd. Terrible design, very good food. read more

The Bollywood Grill is located in a strip-mall wasteland in North Andover. I found myself figuratively stranded there and decided to give this place a try. Bellied up to the small bar, having ordered some Shimp Vindaloo and Alu Paratha to-go, I knew I was in for a treat. The revolving door of Indian and Pakistani people joining the to-go queue while I waited was my first hint. The ambiance was nice, though the 'Bollywood' theme seemed a bit cheesy. The Vindaloo was nice and spicy and the Paratha was a soothing compliment. Rice, aromatic and fluffy. My only complaint was that it felt a little expensive for what I got. Maybe I felt cheated, upscale atmosphere unappreciated, as I left the restaurant, to-go bags in hand. I'd go again, sure, if I found myself in North Andover. In that case, however, it might be awhile. I like to make it a habit not to get figuratively stranded. read more