I am so excited I finally tried this place. When I come into town for business I always walk by it. My coworker and I came upstairs and the customer service was amazing. They were so anxious to make sure that our food experience was excellent. When you sit down they offer you complimentary Papa Dom with mint chutney and tamarind sauce. I was going to get an appetizer but I couldn't even finish my entree so I'm glad I didn't but I could come here every week for the rest of the year and still not make my way through the entire menu!!! Per the recommendation of our server Saahiti, we ordered Goan fish curry and Mahi-Mahi tikka masala. I eat a lot of Indian but had never ordered the coconut-based Goan fish. I'll be looking up recipes when I get home to see if I can't make it myself. I can't believe I left my phone at the hotel and did not take pictures. Beautifully decorated on top of the amazing food, we cannot wait to come back!!! read more

Indian Garden has a really nice atmosphere and the service was great. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We tried a variety of dishes, including the papad with chutney, dahi bhalla, cashew nut rolls, baingan bharta, kadai paneer, chana masala, veg biryani, and kheer. My favorite was definitely the baingan bharta, it was flavorful and the standout dish for me. The kadai paneer wasn't my favorite, but everyone has different tastes. Overall, while the food wasn't exactly what I was hoping for, I appreciated the excellent service and welcoming atmosphere. I'd recommend giving it a try and finding your own favorites. read more

Indian Garden Restaurant - Cashew Nut Rolls - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Top 3 worst customer service I've experienced at a restaurant. We made a reservation on a Monday evening, which shouldn't be the most crowded, as it would be understandable if customer service lacks when it's busy. We got sat down. When we just picked up the menu, a waiter came and said we have to place the order asap as the kitchen closes in 30 minutes. So we quickly chose items and looked at the waiter to take our order. No one took our order for another 10+ minutes despite's being rushed in the first place. Food comes. 2 drink items missing that we had to ask the waiters for twice to remind them. Didn't come until closer towards the end of dinner. The rice dish we chose was not available. They automatically substituted it without speaking to us. They said it would be complimentary. Surely enough, the bill comes and the rice dish was charged? Overall, mid food that isn't worth it for the horrendous service. Absolutely can't recommend. read more

I recently dined at this upscale Indian restaurant in downtown Chicago and came away with mixed feelings. The ambiance was pleasant and the setting definitely had a fine dining feel, but the food did not quite live up to the expectations that come with the price point. I ordered a vegetarian entrée of paneer makhani with naan bread and while it was nicely presented, the flavors were fairly ordinary and lacked the depth and authenticity I was hoping for. The service was good, but the overall dining experience felt average rather than memorable. If you're looking for a special Indian dining experience, this place may leave you wanting a bit more. read more

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Excellent service, outstanding food and good ambiance! That's sums up the experience Traditional style Indian food, not fusion. Had mixed vegetable pakora for appetizers - really good. Bhindi for main course along with tandoori roti and both were just excellent Excellent service, always on top of things! Will return for sure read more

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Delicious Goat curry, right spice and portion to go with the garlic naan, tandoori roti and plain white rice. The tender goat chunks were top notch. We got the 3 chair cover at the window with the Buddha statue. Samosa needs sweet tangy tamarind chutney, only the green chutney was served. One can easily identify the Indian garden restaurant from outside just by looking at this window with the Buddha statue and hanging artificial garlands! The overall Interior warm and cold colour scheme blends well with the well lit artificial lights and the natural light flooding in. We ended our lunch with Pista and Mango kulfi ... I would recommend the Mango kulfi. The restaurant offers a la carte and buffet (a wide variety of vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes to choose from) the list is placed right at the entrance at the waiting area. read more

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Such delicious authentic food everything tasted great and it was even a better services. All the staff was so polite the ambiance was giving modern Indian decor such a spacious place with great views of the city read more

Every dish tasted like it was freshly prepared and the quality was excellent. We had the vegan thali, tandoori veggies and garlic butter naan. read more

Maybe I'm showing my Americanism here, but if I order a chicken dish, I don't want it full of tiny bones. Trying to politely pull bones out of my mouth in a restaurant isn't ideal. I had so many bones that I just stopped eating anything but rice, naan, and paneer. It made me lose my appetite. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful here. The lights and furnishings take you on a journey and the restaurant sits above Ontario St, so if you snag a window seat, it's a nice view. It's the reason I've eaten here 4-5x over the years, but I won't be returning. I'd suggest ordering a vegetarian meal here. No bones. read more

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One of my go-to spots for delicious, reliable Indian food. The service is always warm, and I love that they start you off with a welcome drink (yummy and refreshing) and papad with chutney -- such a nice touch. My usual order: * Jaipuri Aloo - perfectly spiced potatoes with great texture and flavor. * Kadai Paneer - rich, aromatic, and packed with fresh paneer in a flavorful masala. * Garlic Naan - soft, buttery, and loaded with garlic. * Sweet Lassi - creamy, lightly sweet, and the perfect way to cool down the spices. The food is consistently excellent, portions are generous, and the vibe is cozy yet elegant. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to. read more

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It was a cute little spot, although you had three flights of stairs to go up, and service was good. But the food was meh. We only had soups and appetizers, entrées I thought were pricey. read more

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I have recently had two very different experiences of Indian garden. We dined in and enjoyed our meal very much. We were a large party but they were able to mostly keep up. We had some appetizers but mostly remember the excellent Chana, Malai Kofta, and Daal Makhani. Their breads are well done and the overall meal was delicious. We also sent some friends last week and they too had positive things to say. So then my husband decided to do take-out and it was terrible. The daal makhani was severely under-cooked, not just slightly as a matter of preferred style. The breads were definitely not prepared fresh. And it was a complete turn-off. How can a place be so inconsistent? read more

As soon as you walk in you have to go to the second floor where there is a bar while waiting for your table. We asked to be seated near the window which was granted. First time I ever tasted a bombay appetizer! Just when you view their menu from their website, you will see the list. This one is fried potatoes with peas and tamarind chutney and it is served cold. It's good! Chicken Biryani we asked for regular spice. It was still a little spicy but it was delicious! Goat Curry is sooo good and tender but it is also spicy for me. Chicken Tandoori and garlic naan is always good every time I go to any Indian restaurant. So if you don't like spicy food let them know no spice at all. They seemed to have only one server that took the order-- I asked what was the name of the drink in the picture on the menu and he said it was just for a photo shoot. They don't serve this drink----this is the downside: the service was so slow.. Fellow yelpers if you checked in and got a free drink they only give it to you if you order online. Their view was nice and the actual table settings. Parking- we parked in a structure and we had to pay ahead and reserve a space to make sure we have a pot near the restaurant. read more

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Really good Indian food that also has info-Chinese food. Wide menu, the food is great, the service is quick and friendly and the vibes are warm and inviting. Everything is good but the bhature, matar paneer, and Chinese foods are my favorite things here. read more

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I really like this place! I've been here for lunch, dinner & buffet and I think its all good. We recently came on Mother's Day for dinner with my in-laws, and they gave my mother-in-law and I a small pretty wrapped box with a couple pieces of desert/candy, as well as a rose on the way out. They brought our table a mini cupcake each for free. I wasn't expecting anything special on Mother's Day from them, so I was really impressed. The space is beautiful. It always makes me happy to come here, it feels like I'm doing something cool. The staff is helpful and friendly. The food is delicious. I love the buffet so I can try many things. Everything I've had here, I enjoyed. Next time I go, I'll have to make a list of what dishes I had and liked. read more

Had high hopes but it just wasn't anything incredible especially given how pricy the dishes were and compared to other Indian restaurants in the area. Came for dinner, but maybe the lunch buffet would have been better. Service was fine and the ambiance was good. read more

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Today is actually my 18th birthday and I decided to go to the Indian Garden restaurant. Side note I loved Indian Food since my family and me went on a cruise. I was 14 then I hated the cruise so fucking bad that I agreed to never go on another fucking cruise as long as I live. The Service was pretty shit. I mean 5 minutes to get my drink and also I ordered a diet coke to drink. And I said what the fuck and so I ordered my food I got the kabob. I like how the people working at the Indian Garden ask you if you want Mild, Spicy or Super Spicy, 30 minutes later my food came out and it was delicious I ate every god damn bite. Afterwards the Indian Garden people started singing me Happy Birthday. Before had my ass some Ice Cream. I had the biggest smile on my face when they said happy birthday to me. read more

We came in for a Monday dinner, made a reservation but we didn't need it! We got the chicken samosas and then chicken masala, goat curry with garlic butter naan. The waitress did warn us it was going to be spicy and it was! I typically like spice though it was a little much for me. You can change to mild/medium spice as well so it's nice to have that option. Very nice Indian food in Streeterville!! read more

Indian Garden Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a great spot for an easy family meal. Staff is accommodating and service was correct. I did take quite a while to get our order and although everything tasted good it felt slightly overpriced for the quality. The portion sizes were good! I would see myself coming back or ordering takeout from here. read more

The buffet lunch has relatively limited choice but enough for a decent lunch. Chicken is a bit dry inside. Vegetables have great flavor. Love the rice-like desserts with raisin at the end. Not very busy. read more

This place is absolutely delicious!! My boyfriend and I had the best food and drinks since we've been here and it's very well priced for the portion and the quality. The service was wonderful and everyone was so kind!! Also the overall vibe was perfect, it is beautiful. We were worried about the portions being too small from photos and are leaving with half a meal in leftovers. 10/10 we will be back! read more

Indian Garden Restaurant - Crab curry! Delicious! - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I been to lots of Indian OK thank you Restaurant all over the world. I had a very bad experience in this restaurant. I ordered kebab specialty platter, we're supposed to come with bread, rice, and naan. Funny thing I asked the waiter. Does it come with bread and Indian dall ? Which just shows on the menu it's coming with she's gonna have the knowledge of the menu. As we asked for the check. The Best Buy brothers order of. Dall. ..... never ever had experience like this before. The only thing that I like chicken Samosa Kebab was dry , Chicken, biryani, dry ... read more

Worst restaurant. The buffet did not have much to eat. Tomato soup was made from ketchup. Panner dish was also made out of tomato ketchup. 30$ for the buffet is not worth. If you want to enjoy authentic Indian food, do not come to this restaurant. read more

Appetizers were tasty, specifically the aloo tikki, definitely a must try dish. We received a complimentary aloo dish aswelll (we ate 2 before taking a picture) and that was on the heavier side for an appetizer. Chili paneer was decent but the jeera aloo was amazing. Indian Garden Restaurant also did a nice job with creating an environment you don't want to leave. read more

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Amazing flavours! If you're in the downtown chicago, visit this restaurant. I ordered Aloo tikki , dahi bhalla, plain lassie, and mango lassie. The portions are really fulfilling and the service staff is super humble. Loved the beautiful interiors as well! read more

Indian Garden Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was super nice! The waiters all made sure that the food was good and checked on us multiple times. They even gave complimentary dessert- sooo delicious! Will definitely be coming back soon. read more

The restaurant has a beautiful interior but was not impressed by the food at all. We got the papadi chaat, malai kofta, baingan bharta and really only liked the bharta. Would not come back... read more

Indian Garden Restaurant - papadi chaat - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a great spot for a lunch buffet. The ambience is excellent, as it's situated on the second floor, quietly overlooking the streets with its large windows and bright natural light. The inside, with its chandeliers and all it's decor, makes it feel classy and nice. The lunch buffet had so many food options and all were great! There are a variety of curries and meats, vegetarian options, biryani, etc. So many delicious flavors! They also had some desserts, like gulab jamun. I enjoyed the small bowls that were available to scoop curry or sauce or anything. It was convenient for the eating experience and great because the food didn't all blend together on the plate! You can order naan from the servers, who were very attentive and came frequently to refill our water and clear finished plates. I loved the food and experience and definitely recommend! read more

Indian Garden Restaurant - My plate after the first round of the lunch buffet. A little of everything! - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We went there for the lunch buffet (11am -3pm) on a Sunday. We were seated right away. The service was friendly and our server even brought our daughter a balloon! The interior decor was modern Indian and looked very clean. In terms of the buffet ($23 per adult/$12 per child under 10/free for babies), they kept the vegetarian and non-vegetarian sections separate. They offered four vegetarian dishes, four non-vegetarian dishes, two desserts, one soup, some fruits and salad if I remembered correctly. I liked the chicken, goat meat and cauliflower dishes - they were flavourful and the meats were tender. They offer freshly made, unlimited naan which was a plus. Now come the areas of improvement: 1) the elevator's door was locked/ not easily accessible so we had to carry our stroller to the second floor where the restaurant is located... 2) the tables were too packed. I felt uncomfortable being so close to other guests given a good number of people were caughing during the flu season... 3) the food variety was limited. The salad and desserts could use some work. 4) the food came up too slowly so not much left after waiting in lines... Given this is a newer restaurant, I have reasons to believe it will get better over time and I look forward to coming back to try new items. read more

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Came here around 8pm. Restaurant was clean and beautiful. The staff were very attentive and gave food suggestions when asked. Food was incredible and they even gave us a free sample of a mango smoothie. Overall incredible. read more

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Whenever we are in Chicago, this is our go-to Indian restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere, fast friendly service, great food and very reasonably priced. ENJOY!! read more

This place has some of the loveliest, and traditional decor I've seen in an Indian restaurant in Chicago--felt like I was transported to a restaurant in India. Service was also great and food was delicious! I loved the paneer naan and the paneer pakora was so so good. I tried the IG Dhaniya paneer which was good, but I think I will get paneer makhani next time because it wasn't totally for me. If you don't like the creaminess of restaurant Indian sabzis and want something more homey, this is definitely the option for you, but I would personally get another dish next time! Other than that, I really enjoyed the food and it was a great experience! read more

Indian Garden Restaurant - IG Dhaniya Paneer - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Sunday Brunch: beautifully decorated restaurant. Sunday brunch was great, and Dosa was the star. Not having to travel all the way up to Devon, it is refreshing to see a downtown restaurant to have dosa brunch. Dosa shell was very well done and masala filling was great and hint of spice and all the trimmings were great. We did not partake too much in the buffet part. Of the things tried, lamb was tender, rice was well done. Only limitation was that they used to have fresh tandoori chicken as a part of the brunch and at least today they did not have. Service was great. In the era of LETTUCE , BOKA and many restaurant joining larger enterprises, it is more important to support local private owned business. read more

I came here for a work lunch to celebrate a work anniversary and this restaurant was great to celebrate. The food is delicious with vegetarian and meat options. The naan bread was delicious! It was buttery and soft and not burnt. It's perfect to clean up your plate with the sauce. The staff was all very nice as well to accommodate our large party. The lunch buffet is great with many options that will leave you full. read more

Indian Garden Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

great service they know how to turn a frown upside down!! Love the chicken Marsala and samosa!

We had a fabulous vegetarian meal, heavy on the veggie egg rolls, the paneer was fabulous... basmati rice was perfect, as was everything else. The food and service are among the world's best. We had the buffet for 25.00 apiece. 56 dollars on the bill. This surprisingly inexpensive meal was worth much more. The manager and wait staff checked to see how we liked our meal, always happy and kind. The décor is sumptuous, the view of the street great for people watching. To top off a great meal, the manager noticed my limp and in passing we had told him we had come from the hospital; as we were leaving, he asked if it would be easier for me to take the elevator? He led us into the 'employee only' area, escorted us to the service elevator, down one floor and we were outside in no time. We were very happy at that moment, and now, that we left a $25.00 tip. read more

We were staying next door and went to check it out despite the reviews. The service was weak. We ordered the Chicken Tikka masala and butter chicken both mild, they were spicy. I ordered it for my kids. Just know that the mild will be spicy. Wish service was better and wish the do's tasted better too. read more

My family and I were looking for good Indian food while we were staying in downtown Chicago, and Indian Garden was excellent! We all loved it. The food, the ambience, the service - everything was fantastic. It's on the second floor so you also get a bit of a tranquil respite from the city. Thank you for a great experience! read more

The fish curry here was absolutely incredible. Even if you don't like fish or don't like curry or aren't even hungry, I think you'd like it. They said it was the chef special and I completely see why. We also tried the assorted appetizers which were okay but not a must have. I liked the decor and the service was very nice, but would really just be going back for fish curry. read more

Indian Garden Restaurant - Assorted Appetizers - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OMG! Yesterday I had the Chana Masala Chickpea dish for lunch with the fried bread. And this evening I needed a dessert after my steak so ran in to get Ras malai since I'm staying next door. It was THE most amazing Ras malai I have ever had. And I have had many. Wonderfully authentic and delicious food here- can't wait to try more! Amazing. read more

Indian Garden Restaurant - Ras malai (to go) - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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