Ms. Ann and I had the pleasure of dining in this restaurant during the last week of December 2011. We are both very impressed at the service, the food, the ambience, and the convenient location.
We were promptly greeted with a warm welcome by the Maître De (manager) and escorted to a nice table for two in the general dining area. The restaurant is spotless and clean with a warm fireplace against the wall with tables around for those who desire this.
While we were glancing at the menu, Ms. Ann ordered a glass of Carneros Chardonnay which was poured at our table and served in perfectly shaped thin walled Chardonnay glasses at the right temperature. I picked a full bodied Trefethen Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, which I am quite familiar with; also with a wonderful nose! (Silver Oak is too pricey and most restaurants don't stock this in their cellar).
After a brief toast to the holidays, we sipped our wine after enjoying the wonderful nose! This set us in the right frame of mind; or should I say spirit? The Chardonnay was crisp, full bodied, and had a fine buttery finish! My Cab had nice legs with flavors of cherry, oak, and plum predominantly. The only thing I missed was 5-year old aged Cheddar cheese served at room temperature to accompany the wines.
After sampling the thin lentil wafers known as papad, Ms. Ann ordered the Chicken Tandoori. The hostess, per my request, suggested the lamb curry and I decided to go with that.
The food was served along with traditional naan. Tasty food served hot to be savored slowly, which is exactly what we did.
At appropriate intervals, both the Maître De as well as the hostess came over to check up on our needs without being obtrusive.
After dinner, we glanced at the dessert menu and once again requested the hostess to suggest something appropriate. She brought us some soft flat Indian cakes dessert soaked in a milky flavored sauce. Sorry I don't remember the name of this unique delicious dessert. This was definitely a winner to top off the wonderful wines and delicious food served in a very professional and efficient manner.
I asked to meet the owner and Mr. Rahul came over and introduced himself. We thanked him for our wonderful dining experience, and complimented the Maître De as well as the hostess.
We were happy to have found this place. Ms. Ann is of European aristocratic descent, and we have both dined in fine restaurants; French, Indian, Vietnamese, Czech, Chinese, German, etc., and are quite familiar with good wine, good food, and great service. Among the great restaurants we dined in include the Savoy in London, and the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida. If you happen to be in Naples, FL, try the Easter brunch at the Ritz which is a spectacular epicurean feast with seatings throughout the day. And yes, they call it brunch! The absolutely sinful and delicious desserts are served around a large island.
If you like a good Indian dining experience, pick Cuisine of India, and remember to order your food medium spicy. If you cannot tolerate spicy food, sorry, Indian food is not for you.
We will definitely go back to this restaurant and recommend it to our friends and business associates.
We are in no way related or associated with the staff or owner(s) of Cuisine of India and the express purpose of this review is intended to guide gourmet diners to a good Indian dining experience in Naperville. Neither have we received any compensation for this review.
Our ratings:
Location - 8 out of 10
Parking - 8 out of 10
Ambience - 9 out of 10
Cleanliness - 9 out of 10
Friendliness - 10 out of 10
Food - 9 out of 10
Service - 10 out of 10
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