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    Bombay Velvet

    3.5 (278 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Nutty corn kebab
    Shernell H.

    Bombay Velvet is a beautiful gem that is located in Reston. Upon entry, it is easy to immediately experience the encounter that Bombay Velvet's creators intended for each customer, which in my opinion is an intimate, nice, and upscale feel. The decor at Bombay Velvet was absolutely beautiful. Then the setting of the light... it definitely prompts the feel that is often paired with a nice atmosphere/outing. As it pertains to our service, Rana made sure that our birthday girl felt that she was at the RIGHT establishment to celebrate life. He was patient, thorough, and kind, seeming to go above and beyond. The food, the food, the FOOD.... I was beyond pleased with all the flavors and spices that made up my delicious dish (the chicken tikka masala). It had the right level of spice, flavor, and juiciness that allowed me to devour my entire plate, very quickly. Then, the garlic naan... umm my mouth just waters thinking about it. I also sampled the nutty corn kebab which I thoroughly enjoyed. This first encounter with Bombay Velvet definitely made me a fan.

    Mini Vada Pav Sliders
    Alexis A.

    This is my second time visiting Bombay Velvet, and it was a hit both times! The ambience is very upscale, but they didn't turn away my husband and I for having a more casual attire. The staff is always super friendly and have a great food recommendations! And the food itself, *chefs kiss*!! Everything tastes so fresh and the flavor is really there. Anytime I have friends in town, I always try to take them here because it really is a great experience.

    Whisktea
    Hit D.

    Excellent menu during Diwali week. We had nadru kabab, mutton kabab, masala jackfruit and paneer. Everything was delicious and the service was exceptional. Staff was kind, patient and knowledgeable. I would definitely come back again.

    Heba E.

    Fancy ambience. Great for date night or girls night or even business meeting. The food is delicious. The Palack paneer is so cute with the Pollock of being perfect circular balls. Placed linearly in the palaak.

    Chicken Tikka Masala
    De'Von F.

    Bombay Velvet was a nice experience while visiting the Reston area! It is a very elegant indian dining restaurant with a variety of choices. I had the Chicken Tikka Masala which was good. I ordered it medium and it was still spicy, but excellent flavor. The Garlic Butter Naan and the old fashion was to die for. Excellent ambiance in a great location. I would return!

    Place setting
    Rena E.

    I had never experienced this type of food, so I really wanted to try it in a dine-in setting. Additionally, I wanted to try it because I have heard such good things about the flavors. My daughter was actually the one who found it, so she thought it would be a good opportunity for food, ambiance and photos. She had already experienced the food at restaurants in DC and MD, so she was looking forward to this meal in a different setting as well. The reservations were set for early evening to allow time for pictures before any crowds might arrive. We arrived on time and was greeted by the host, who asked if we wanted a table or booth seating. We opted for booth seating and we were quite pleased with the location because it allowed for pictures without imposing on the one group of four that was already having dinner at a nearby table. The ambiance was nice. The decor was befitting the setting, the lighting was good and the music was at a moderate level, which was conducive to conversation. The table settings were attractive. Unlike many restaurants, the utensils were gold, which added an elegant touch. Everything flowed nicely in terms of ambiance. Shortly after being seated, the host or the waiter brought some bottled water to the table. He took our order, which began with two orders of garlic naan because one order consisted of two pieces. We wanted to ensure that we had enough for the starter, as well as some to enjoy with our meal. We also ordered the Honey Crispy Mushrooms. The garlic naan arrived smelling like freshly prepared brick oven pizza. The smell was amazing. The taste of the naan was on par with others that I have had from the grocery store, yet much fresher. The Honey Crispy Mushrooms, though small in portion were very good flavorwise, as well as presentation. The flavors were outstanding. The mushrooms had a flavorful sauce that included chili peppers. Initially, I began coughing from the extreme spiciness of the peppers. The mushrooms were a little overcooked; however, the overall flavor made up for it. We also ordered two Lychee and Rose Petal Martinis sans alcohol. The drink made for a nice picture, which was the objective. It was not much on flavor, but the presentation was impeccable and was definitely giving craft cocktail vibes. I did, however, enjoy the rose petals that incorporated into every sip. Again, because this was my first Indian food experience, I had to thoroughly peruse the menu for some vegetarian options. They did not have many dishes with fish or shrimp, so I went with a complete vegetarian selection. I ordered the Khubani Ku Kofta, which consisted of apricot and cottage cheese croquettes in a saffron gravy. There was one other option that I considered, but narrowed it down to the selected option after speaking with the host, who provided greater detail about the two dishes. I have to admit that on paper, the ingredients did not wow me, but I was willing to try it. However, when the entree arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. The presentation and aroma of the dish immediately captivated my senses. The dish was served with a side of Basmati rice. My daughter had the Alleppey Fish Curry, which was seared sea bass in a raw mango and coconut curry sauce. Both dishes had a beautiful presentation and were so aromatic. Presentation and fragrance aside, the taste was amazing. The croquettes exceeded my expectations because they tasted nothing like what I imagined, which was cottage cheese mixed with apricot. The closest thing that I could compare the croquette flavor to would be herb stuffing and the croquettes with the gravy was just WOW. The rice was perfectly cooked with the right texture and no grains of undercooked or overcooked rice. I sampled a little of the Alleppey Fish Curry and that was delicious as well. This is where the experience changes a little, so I saved it for last. Leading up to and throughout most of the meal, there were no complaints about the service. The service was never over-the-top, but we had everything that we needed, when needed. The male staff members were relatively cordial, but the female was glaringly rude. She never said anything and, she never made eye contact. When she came to our table twice maybe three times, she had a rudeness about her that was heavy. Through observation, she was very interactive with other patrons that she encountered, but her energy with us was very unfriendly and unwelcoming. It took a few days of internal deliberation to best approach this portion of the review to determine if and how it should be presented. This is the most benign way to address the inconsistent service that lacked hospitality for all patrons. This is my dining experience, so it needed to be said. Though the dining experience was enjoyable, I am not interested in visitng this restaurant again.

    Christine H.

    Had high hopes for this place, but left pretty disappointed. The ambiance and decor is beautiful. Gives off a fancy dining vibe from the lighting to the table place settings. Server was friendly and helpful. The appetizer we ordered was delicious. Unfortunately, it was probably the best testing thing we had there. The dishes were small in portion and were underwhelming. You'd expect more for the price that you are paying. I would not recommend this restaurant. You can definitely find better tasting Indian food for less.

    Old fashioned

    Great service, wonderful food, gorgeous ambience. RJ our server was first class. Will go again!

    Seating Area
    Ankush K.

    Intro: So its been almost a year since I been to Bombay Velvet and it was to try there normal menu instead of there Valentine Special Menu Decor: Even through the place is small I really love the vibes from table set-up to how it is design as it is very classy. This is how fine dinning should be Food Highlights: My wife and I tried Chicken Lahori Karahi, Chicken Kulcha, Palak Saag and Bhel. Happy to say everything came out pretty well and it was a pleasure to finish espically since he portion size was great for the amount we paid Drink Highlights: A shocking surprise was the Mausam and Bagicha cocktails as they tasted sooooooo good and highly recommend. We did get a third drink in which I forgot the same but it was a yellow drink but it did not taste great haha Service: We had amazing service Gilbert by our waiter. He was always check-in on us to ensure our night went smoothly. Would I go Back: As I said in my original review "I would for sure go back but it would have to be on a special occasion:)" And it does stand as the prices are just to expensive to come unless its once a year. But I highly recommend you check this place out at least once!

    Butter Chicken
    Rebecca A.

    Bombay velvet is beautifully decorated with moody lights and custom furniture and napkins. The dinnerware is very handsome as well. Service was attentive and the server gave us some helpful suggestions. We ordered the Palak paneer, butter chicken, garlic naan and a potato fritter appetizer. The meal started off great as the potato fritter was DELICIOUS nestled in a dollop of tangy, light yogurt, drizzled with a green chutney and jeweled with thinly sliced apricots. Unfortunately, everything went downhill after this. The butter chicken was bland with just a few pieces of under-flavored chicken, the palak paneer consisted of more cream than spinach. They provided a paltry bowl of rice and a single, chewy garlic naan was $6. The meal could have been simply ho-hum but the exorbitant price point brings the experience down further. I appreciate what the restaurant is trying to achieve but as the food preparation and price stands currently, I do not recommend.

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    Shady business ... waste of money. Do not go. The portions are small and the food inedible.

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    The ambiance was great. The kitchen manager and other staff members were absolutely polite and…read morerespectful!

    OMG *this place*!!! I generally think most Indian food is delicious, so how this place has been…read moreable to top them all and be my #1 best Indian restaurant--in a heavily South Asian location at that--continues to blow my mind. First of all, the service is impeccable; from the moment, I walked in, the host and manager were both so kind and hospitable in a way that felt natural, while also going above and beyond. And the decor: easily the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been in. Full stop. Just a fun experience, without even getting into food and drink. There isn't a bad seat in the restaurant, and I would even want to come sit at the fun bar. Ok, food and drink. I got a sangria, which was easily as good as any you would find in a Spanish restaurant--not too sweet. They have a fun "street food" appetizers section that isn't on most Indian menus--we got the dilli ki shaan, which were kind of like potato salad in a crispy shell? And for my main, I had the coconut machi curry with fish--omigod, it was so flavorful!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. My friend got the mewa murg tikka, and I think that delicious, flavorful, savory, smokey chicken may have even been better than my dish. The habanero and cheese naans were also pretty good. I can't wait to go back, though my biggest challenge will be whether to order the same dish or try something new!

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    Absolutely fantastic!!! Garlic Naan, Saag Paneer, Lamb Biryani, Butter Chicken

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    Absolutely fantastic!!! Garlic Naan, Saag Paneer, Lamb Biryani, Butter Chicken
    Jodhpur

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    4.1
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    2.0 mi

    I stopped by on a whim, as I love good vegetarian Indian food. I saw that they have unlimited thali…read morein a rotating schedule and said why not. I was the only person in the restaurant at 6:30 on a Friday and within twenty minutes there must've been 30 people sitting around me. The thali was filled with a plethora or different curries, breads, rice and desserts. The staff was very pleasant as they constantly circulated to see what I might want a refill of on my plate. As I checked out the manager, maybe the owner, showed me the sweets that they have behind the counter and he generously helped me to make my selections and invited me to come back when the new menu is introduced in three weeks. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a delicious varied meal with great atmosphere and lovely staff. 10 out of 10!

    Our friends love this place and we finally tried it ourselves last evening. Absolutely delicious…read moreassortment of Rajasthani food in one big platter. It's all you can eat. There's a lot of different vegetarian food in this Thali. I haven't had the North Indian food forever. Glad I went there as I was able to try many items. I don't think I could a single item as my favorite as everything was very delicious. I got puri and roti to start my meal. It went so well with various curries in the platter (palak paneer, paneer masala, Chana masala, vegetable curry), the simple bowl of daal tadka went so well with the jeera rice. They also have kitchdi, so do not forget to ask for their Kitchdi. It's so good. Kitchdi is a lentil rice mix with lots of cumin. It's one of the comforting foods in north India. The ambiance was great as well. The manager just informed us they are going to start offering some South Indian food starting December 2025. I am stoked. Highly recommend this place.

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    My experience was so bad that I didn't even take my usual pictures to show the dishes…read more This review will be slightly different than my usual as I want to focus more on the customer service aspect rather than the food. To start with, they have a dedicated Jain Menu so we picked this place for some of the family members who can't eat onion and garlic. However, when we drove an hour plus to get here, they stated they're so "busy" that they may not be able to take any "Jain" orders. Well "busy" to them means less than 30% of the seating because the place was more than half empty. They stated after our questioning that they will try to get Jain orders for us so we all set down (group of 10+). Again, the place was mostly empty and had many tables that were already setup with napkins, forks, spoons, and glass cups. But when we set down, we had none of it. The waiter came and asked us if we were okay with plastic cups since glass ones will take more time as they don't have many right now. Again, they had more than enough on all other empty tables. Afterwards placing our order, we received may be 6 spoons and 6 forks and 2 napkins for 10+ of us. It almost seemed they didn't want us to be there. At least that's the vibe I got from all these things that kept happening. Another issues was that right where my wife was sitting, the ac kept dripping water from the ceiling. And while we were eating they were right next to us trying to get something out of some wooden box or working on some set of furniture. This could have waited until after we were done with our meals. Or at least they could have been courteous enough and just let us know that they had to work on something and will be making noises. To the end, lastly on the food, it was nothing too special to talk about. We did get a bowl of Rasam with a long piece of hair that my daughter caught and was disgusted with. The hair alone makes this a one star review. We came to this location for the first time since we had great experiences at the NJ location, but my experience was bad enough that I wouldn't even come back here.

    I ordered the Vada and Masala Dosa They were both delicious…read moreand I go back and order the same thing everytime I go! Service is excellent and the staff is very friendly and quick to get orders out Great vibes overall

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    We ordered the desi chicken tikka, tandoori naan, mango coconut naan, chicken dum biryani, and…read morebatti murgh makhanwala -- and every single item was delicious. Service was great and ambience similar to Indian fine dining. The desi tikka stood out immediately: incredibly soft and juicy, with a perfect balance of flavors. The tandoori naan was soft and beautifully made, and the mango coconut naan was an instant hit with my toddler. The batti murgh makhanwala has quickly become a household favorite. Overall, a fantastic meal -- we'll definitely be back!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    I got takeout, and it was ready faster than I expected. I like to get a spread of different…read morecuisines within the broad Indian umbrella, and in this case, I got some channa poora, idli with spiced powder, a manchow soup, and okra. The flavors were strong all around. The idli were the best thing I got, and had ample curry leaves and texturally diverse spices. Idli come with an array of chutneys and sambar by default, but in this case I had trouble even using those because the flavor starts out so strong. My chickpeas and okra were also delicious, if on the indulgent side. Getting manchow soup to go turned out not to be a great decision, as the crispy noodles had become soggy by the time I got around to unpacking my soup. Overall, high on salt and oil, but a diverse and interesting set of tastes.

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