I've gotten take out from Godavari a few times and always enjoyed my meal. This time around I checked out Yelp in hopes of seeing something and ordering something new. I was surprised to see such a low rating. After picking up my order I had to give 3 stars. The service was good, the timeframe they provided was accurate but the meal itself wasn't the same quality as before. The garlic naan was okay and the spice level of the tiki masala was on point. However, there were really big chunks or peppers and onions in the sauce and the paneer prices were huge and chewy giving the impression it was over cooked. The reaturant itself had a credit card system that didn't offer a way to tip other than cash. I felt bad for not having any on me but wish their system was set up differently but ultimately a loss for them! read more

Godavari - Paneer Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Subject: Absolute disrespect for customers' time I used to love this place but unfortunately I can't say that anymore. I've eaten there more than 10 times. Their website will inform you the food will be ready in 20 mins and if you show up on time you may/most likely will wait another 40 to 50 mins. I guess that's ok if you plan for it but they are so hit or miss it's hard to plan. Yesterday, after I was obviously frustrated with the wait I was told 2 more mins and waited another 15/20 before seeing anybody. I normally will make an exception because their Indian food is better than average which has not been the case recently - taste was ok, it was barely warm and naan was soggy. Virundhu, please fix your website to respect people's time and compensate people when you mess up their orders. read more

The food was absolutely delicious and well presented. The service was friendly and the interior was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this spot to everyone. It's way better than any Indian food I have ever had. Did not disappoint! read more

Godavari - Deliciousness - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I was in Media PA last night where I got an excellent lamb roganjosh someplace else, which started a curry binge. So I wanted more curry for lunch today here in Wilmington DE and I'd had good experiences with Godavari previously. Not today. The lamb vindaloo I ordered was just about completely tasteless, actually would have been better is it WAS completely so. All I could taste was SALT, no spice, no heat, just unbearably salty. Inedible and landed in the trash. Very disappointed and once more searching for a decent local curry spot in Wilmington DE. (Note: today was Uber eats delivery, last night was in-house) read more

My family and I came here on Valentines Day and had a lovely meal. Perhaps the lower ratings that this place has received has to do with the food quality for take out but I can honestly say, if you dine in, the food will be just right. We ordered a variety: garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, basmati rice, chicken wings (from the kids menu), and my husband had a curry dish that I can't recall the name of. When the food got to our table it became very quiet-even my 10 year old who usually talks non-stop was quiet because he was enjoying his food so much. I like that when we ordered the server asked us what level of spice we prefer which is very important for those of us who don't eat Indian food often. I got my chicken tikka medium and my husband got his curry dish very spicy. The food was cooked to perfection and it's perhaps the best garlic naan I've ever had. I like that the portion sizes were large. We left stuffed and we still were able to take home boxes of food for the next day. Btw it was still delicious warmed up the next day. Show this little hidden gem next time you're hungry, have time to eat in and are on Kirkwood Avenue! Sorry that there aren't pictures of the naan and curry dish but they were gone pretty quickly! read more

Godavari - Chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Great buffet of south Indian cuisine! Friendly staff, good amount of seating available. Chai and lassi on buffet. Many veg and non veg dishes. Everything very fresh. Dessert was very good I loved it DH and DD not so much. Fair price pp. In a strip mall setting Gladly give 5 star rating. Definitely would go back and the takeout is great too read more

Good food excellent service. We went there for dinner as it was in our way.Enjoyed the visit

what a cute spot! It's in a strip mall off the side of a relatively busy road and this place was busy for post 9PM! 5/5 on the quick service and friendliness of the staff. I was in the area for work and was looking for an authentic spot I could go too for Indian food and this place did not miss the mark. The portion sizes are appropriate, but if you are looking to leave this place with leftovers, you most likely will not. The texture and flavor of the creamy sauce of the butter chicken was so good, it had my tastebuds singing! read more

Godavari - a statue of lord ganesh - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Not a bad place for Indian food in Delaware. We ordered several dishes including Chicken 65, Tandoori Fish, Naan, Mutton Curry, and Chicken Biryani, as well as a mango lassi on the side. The dishes were hit or miss. I personally really enjoyed the chicken 65 and mutton curry, but not the other ones. The naan was decent, and I wish I ordered the dosas. The chicken biryani did not fit my flavor palette, it was very sweet and the spices were not one that I was used to, so I personally did not like it very much. The best part of the meal was definitely the mango lassi. I'd go just for the mango lassi next time. read more

Godavari - Nuziveedu Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Great customer service front guy was cool and suggested the right things! Very good food! First time dining and won't be the last!

Filling but not flavorful or nutrient-rich. I got spicy vegetable curry takeout. The vibe and people were very nice but I was disappointed with the food I had. read more

This is literally the best Indian food I've had outside of Mumbai. Most Highly Recommend their chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. Unfortunately they permanently cancelled their weekday buffet when covid ruined everything, but you can still experiment trying amazing new things on weekends. If you aren't used to intense spice, start with MILD dishes as I found medium spice too much for my delicate tummy. read more

We came down here for a family dinner for 9. I won't tell you what all 9 of us ate. But let's just say a lot of dosa was had. I can tell you that I truly loved the Chicken 65 and Gobi Manchurian. Both were cooked perfectly and had the right amount of flavor. My Chicken Tikka Dosa was quite tasty. But I thought it had too many veggies and a little light on chicken. Plus it made the dosa a little soggy. Next time I'll probably choose more of a Masala Dosa. I'd definitely return for more appetizers. That's for sure. read more

Godavari - Chicken Tikka Dosa - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Traveling for business and stopped in for dinner with some colleagues. The ambiance was casual and the service was friendly. We ordered two starters, samosas and a corn dish. The corn dish was comprised of baby corn, batter and tossed in a spiced sauce. Both apps were delicious. For my entree, I ordered the butter chicken and a mango lassi, with a side of garlic naan. My meal hit the spot, though I should have ordered a little bit hotter as the "medium" was closer to "mild" for my tastes. Would definitely return. read more

Godavari - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

We ordered Indian food from a couple of spots in the area while our daughter was an in-patient at Nemours Children's. This was our favorite place. The navarat korma was delicious! I thought about it for weeks after! read more

Food was pretty good. As for the actual restaurant it is very run down. Carpets , tables , menus , restaurants are dire need of upgrades.. The staff was quite confused during my visit. Food is worth a try as take out read more

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Godavari This is our third time ordering take out from here. The food is consistently fresh, ready on time and delicious. They have a pretty extensive menu with a lot of variety to choose from, including vegetarian options. Kosta Curd Rice (yogurt rice) - so good and very healthy. Was a first trying here and love it. Kodi Guddu Special Biryani (egg Biryani), New Delhi Channa Masala (garbanzo beans) and the Tadka Dal Tomato (lentils) are also so good and vegetarian as well. We love Indian cuisine and we've tried a number of different restaurants in DE, Godavari is definitely one of our favorites. read more

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If I could rate this 7 stars I would. I have passed by this location on kirkwood highway for years. While other business have come and gone, in that time Godavari was STILL there. Recently I tried it on a whim, and I've been back 5 times since. Ate their food with my spouse, by myself, ordered it for lunch at work and told all my coworkers on it. 11/10 I will be back over and over read more

food os deliciou.. we have ordered chicken 555 , shrimp biryani and boneless shrimp is like so yummy. read more

Came in for dinner and the service was incredible. The waiter explained everything and helped me pick the perfect dish. Everything was delicious and served family style so I was able to share with my husband. Large amount of food for the price. Make sure you bring cash to give your server a generous tip. The card app that they use doesn't have an option to tip. read more

I order chicken 555, it was very nice Chicken biryani-- one star, rice was hot but chicken pc is super cold, they served old biryani which was heated in microwave, i asked them to replace my another plate of chicken biryani with chicken fried rice, which was amazing. I would recommend you to taste kamat chicken fried rice read more

I went here with some Indian men I work with. One person ordered for the group. We got the lamb curry, fried vegetable pockets, fermented rice, bone-in chicken and rice, ricotta curry, garlic naan, and some roti. I was able to eat everything but the ricotta curry, and the naan. I can't have milk. The lamb curry was fantastic, I could have just had that as every dish! The deep fried vegetable pockets were tasty and spicy. The bone in chicken pulled apart the rice tasted great. I used the roti to eat the lamb curry with. This is great food, the spiciness, the seasonings, freaking awesome. The downside to this place is the service. I am not Indian and would have a difficult time ordering. Our waiter told us that we needed to hurry because his shift ended in 1/2 an hour, and then they would start dinner service. From what I could tell the people in our group were not having it at all! All in all, I would go back. Food is excellent. read more

Godavari - Punjabi Lamb Curry - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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The food is amazing!!!! Whenever I convince people to try Indian food it's always here! They never disappoint. Recommend the mango lassi, chicken 555, butter chicken, CTM and Punjabi Lamb etc! read more

Went with my kids to the buffet on the weekend. They had plenty to choose from. Some of the food was much spicier then our liking but some like that! My son who loves Indian didn't enjoy it. I thought it was ok. Can't say id be back soon read more

Hidden gem ! Took a food stop here on way from washington to philly. Don't judge the book by its cover. Even though they call themselves a south indian restaurant, their north indian food options were amazing too. Recommendations by Mansoor bhai were all worth it. Great (and fast) service! read more

I was really looking forward to eating here because of high ratings given to it by other diners but I waited over half an hour for my order of Nan and have not yet received my entree. My husband's order came lukewarm. He finished his food and my entree still hadn't arrived. The floor around our table was strewn with food. Maybe someone could have swept it up before seating us. I'm considering leaving without my entree since it's so late. My entree finally came before I could get the waiter's attention to cancel my order. My shrimp was excellent but that doesn't change my overall opinion of this place. read more

I went to Godavari for a team lunch during the week and I only have great things to say about their lunch buffet. The restaurant is seat yourself and their are plenty of tables to sit at with pitchers of water already placed on the table. The buffet is divided into a vegetarian section, a meat section, and a drinks/desserts section. They have all you can eat naan served at the buffet which was a pleasant surprise. They also had a good range of curries available. All of the chicken dishes seemed to be cooked expertly. The dragon chili chicken and chicken tikka masala were delicious. The biryani could have had a bit more flavor but was delicious nonetheless. They also have hot chai available in the drinks section. All of the buffet came in under $12, a great price for a delicious lunch. I would highly recommend coming for lunch; it was affordable, delicious, and take out friendly. read more

Godavari - My loaded up lunch buffet plate - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Not good at all very bad food and not good customer service one of the worst Indian restaurant I have ever seen

Hands down the best Indian food I've had in the US, nothing in NYC, Jackson Heights in queens NYC, or Jersey compares to what they do. It's rare for Asian parents to be content with food outside of home. They always say " I could have made it better" or " we spend that much for that??" And trust me usually they are not wrong about it. I came across this Gem a few months ago and had one of the best meals I've had when it comes to Indian food. Dosa masala was amazing! Sambar and the chutneys were on point as well as the aloo " stuffed potato" Chili oil with ghee was new to me, but it was great! Samosa was great with the chutney, ( only thing I wish they had the mint chutney as well for it. Paneer was excellent! Flavor balance and spice level. You can taste the ghee in it. My in-law was not interested the paneer and ended up eating most of it Weirdly the fish curry was excellent, I don't ever order seafood at Indian restaurants bc it's not as common, but my friend is pescatarian. I almost wanted to snatch the plate from her! ( this was our first visit a few months back) Goat biriyani was to die for the first time we came, a bit spicy, but the raita definitely helped cool things down. Unfortunately this time there was some miscommunication and we couldn't get it, by the time we noticed it wasn't rung in it was a bit late for us as we were just driving by and only stopped by bc we missed their food. But we will definitely come back on our way back to New York in a few days. 1) you won the hearts of my south East Asian in-laws, my picky eater friends, my fiancé and I 2) as a former chef I have nothing negative to say about your food which is rare as I can be picky 3) everything was well seasoned, spices were done well, and executed correctly ( maybe dosa could be a bit crispy, but it wasn't bad) What ever you guys are doing, please do not change! I hope you guys keep getting better and more people can notice the hard work the staff puts into the food which is often not appreciated. Thank you for putting out great food, it is a job, but it's often not done right in many places, again, thank you! read more

Very easy and safe pick up. The food was ready quicker than time estimate given. The menu is incredibly extensive and very well rounded. Step out of your comfort zone. Try something different. It's absolutely worth it. read more

Terrible terrible restaurant. Went there once for buffet. It was crowded. The food was too spicy. Lot of mess around the serving area - the food was spilling everywhere and the staff didn't care to clean up from time to time. I had an upset stomach for days after eating here. NOT going back. read more

I'm not sure how some people claim that this place has friendly options for special diets. How the restaurant itself can say that they can accommodate allergies when they don't know the difference between gluten free and vegan? Accommodating for special diets: NO Responsive: NO (messages and questions all read but ignored) Food Quality: UNKNOWN (see above) Recommended: NO read more

Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines. Since moving to the area I've tried just about all of the local spots. Found my favorite! Just enough spiciness that didn't overshadow the layers of flavors. read more

Fresh food I had dosa was very good. Service was nice ambiance are nice enjoyed meal. South Indian food and Punjabi vegetarian also good. Liked Patna fulka which is thin wheat bread was just a surprise. Thanks Nina read more

Note that we've only ordered takeout, so I can't speak to dine-in experience. Output is inconsistent. Samosas and chicken tikka are almost always good, but the biryani is a big disappointment unless you like gristly chicken legs and pockets of bland, unseasoned rice. Naan is just okay. They do seem to have plenty of veg options. It's a meh all around ... we're on the lookout for a replacement. read more

Always have gotten delicious food no matter what I've ordered. Prices are comparable to other places.

I have eaten here at least half a dozen times and the food has always been excellent. I highly recommend eating at Godavari and especially enjoying their South Indian dishes. Really great food. read more

Very authentic South Indian food in US. I will make it a must stop when I ever drive by Delaware again read more

Godavari - Best and most authentic South Indian food I came across in US so far. - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Don't go unless you know the people working there. It took 45 minutes to get the appetizer and 1 hour to get the Naan and gravy. The people next to the table ordered almost similar and more items same time . They got everything together within 30 mins. For less items it took 1 hrs to us.. read more

Best buffet around hands down (of any type of food). Even on its bad days it is good. Large selection; excellent quality; unique dishes. If you want an indian buffet, i highly recommend. I frequently crave and have fond memories of this buffet. read more