Very nice Indian restaurant with a wonderful, quiet Fine Dining atmosphere. Excellent variety of choices on the menu. I am lactose intolerant, and the waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable in letting me know which items I could eat -- there were many lactose free choices on the menu. The waiter also asked us what level of spiciness we would like in the food -- regular, "adult mild", or "child mild" (i.e. not hot at all). We chose the "adult mild" which was still pretty spicy. The food came quickly and was very tasty. We ordered a lamb dish and the eggplant, and the lamb was so tender and delicious. The restaurant is in a convenient location on the north side of Archer Road just east of Tower Road, and there is lots of parking. We will definitely be back. P.S. My profile says I am from Wethersfield, CT because we are snowbirds. I live in Gainesville. read more

Stellar experience. We arrived for a late dinner, great service, great atmosphere. And the food....magnificent. Cheese garlic naan, tandoori chicken tikka, and lamb vindaloo. What a meal and what great staff. Highly recommend and will be back. read more

The server was delightful and happy. We dine outside on the patio. It's fresh air and great food! read more

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Walked in and walked out after about five minutes of waiting on a server. There were a few milling around about too, passing us by. So anyway, I don't wait around. I learned a long time ago you're almost always better off going someplace else and giving someone else the business who deserves it. If they don't care, I don't care. read more

Manzil Fine Indian Dining - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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This is a relatively new Indian restaurant on the southwest end Archer Road as you start to head towards Archer, FL. Living just down the road, I saw the signs as the restaurant was being prepared to open. I checked it out with a friend on a Sunday for their all you can eat brunch. It was fantastic! For someone like me who doesn't have that much experience with Indian foods, this was a great way to try many options at once. The staff was attentive to both our table and to filling the buffet bar, where all the options were hot and flavorful. Without a doubt I would check it out again. read more

Manzil Fine Indian Dining - A sampling from the all-you-can-eat buffet bar - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Wrong address on yelp do not go into the trailer park. Google it and find the correct address just down the road. The is place is beautifully decorated. We got the lunch buffet which I tend to avoid but so hungry. Glad I did I got to try lots of their dishes all at once. We had the place to ourselves unfortunately for the owners. Maybe dinner gets a bigger crowd. The server was wonderful. Around if we needed him but not hanging over us. Would come again if ever in the area. Nice looking bar but we didn't order anything. read more

Manzil Fine Indian Dining - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Visited with some friends for a Sunday afternoon lunch. The buffet was stocked very well and the food was all delicious! The server kept our waters filled and was very polite. The inside of this restaurant is decorated beautifully! It was a very fun and relaxing experience with delicious food. 10 out of 10 recommended! I can't wait to come back for a nice dinner one evening. read more

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My review is solely based on their lunch buffet--I've not tried their dinner menu. The interior is quite nice--a few touches overplayed in restaurants now like the fake foliage/grass wall but the carvings and elephant statues and such are very nice. You can tell a lot of thought went into the atmosphere. I was also greeted by a waitress promptly and seated. Now, the food however . . . not so great. I arrived right around noon and they open at 11am. Most of the buffet dishes which should have been hot/warm were lukewarm at very best. That was concerning. Apparently there were not Sternos or such to keep them warm. Only a few customers when I came in so I figure some dishes may have sat out since opening an hour prior, too. Beyond that, the selection was fewer dishes I believe than Indian Cuisine's lunch buffet: no samosas in example. The chicken tikka was ok (though not warm) and one vegetable curry was pretty good. The naan was unremarkable. The pickles probably homemade and one highlight of the whole experience, actually. The only dessert was sohan halwa--no gulab jamun surprisingly. I cook a lot of Indian and Pakistani food at home so I may be a bit picky but was rather disappointed: I'd hoped for superior to Indian Cuisine which I consider alright but not truly exceptional and instead I found this experience really a bit below Indian Cuisine's lunch buffet. read more

We (daughter and I) had dinner here this past Saturday night. She's been wanting to visit here forever! The place is absolutely beautiful, was really impressed with the pretty decor and zen vibe. The service was impeccable! Our server was Darshan, he was beyond sweet and friendly. We loved every dish we ordered! The spices were done to perfection. We first split a Vegetable Manchurian, which was delicious! I had the Koya Kaju curry and she had the Paneer Makhani, both were fabulous! Loved the cool tureens they were each served in. Service was attentive, yet not overbearing. Highly recommend! It was a really nice experience too due to the ambiance. This was my first Indian restaurant experience (I'm not very adventurous with food) but I loved this place. We are looking forward to coming back when I visit again. Daughter will probably be getting Manzil takeout weekly in the meantime! read more

Great Indian food. Definitely order samosas and dal Maahkani. Most of the time I take out food.

Food was flavorful. Not spicy at all so we were able to savor the sauce. The rara goat was sumptuous. We recommend the vegetable kofta too. Got the garlic naan which wasn't too garlicky. Decent portions, we still have some left to take home. Kailey was helpful and attentive. Ambience was welcoming. Nicely decorated. Definitely recommend this place and we'll certainly come back. read more

Vandy was our server and she helped us select several dishes that were all absolutely delicious! We enjoyed talking with her and she set the tone for a delightful experience. We tried two curries, tandoori shrimp, two breads and adult beverages! It was a feast. We will be back for the fresh and tasty food and also because of fantastic service. The decor is also wonderful - casually elegant with carved wooden wall hangings and interior design that understands lighting and mood. We hung out for ages and had a great evening. read more

Manzil Fine Indian Dining - Tandoori shrimp. Navratan korma. - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Excited to try a fine dining Indian restaurant on Archer Rd! The ambiance and decor is so so lovely inside and it's definitely a nicer dinner vibe. We ordered naan, biryani, mango lassi, and falooda. The naan was phenomenal! Definitely fresh and the perfect texture. Biryani was good but there's something off about the rice I can't quite put my finger on. Mango lassi was good as well. I was very excited to the try the falooda as it's one of my favorite desserts and not many Indian restaurants offer it. I'm so sad to report it was not it and not worth the order. A traditional falooda is a layered dessert with ice cream, rose syrup, vermicelli noodles, basil seeds, and milk. It is supposed to resemble a halo-halo almost. The falooda I received was simply rose syrup mixed into milk with basil seeds floating in it and what looks like microwave ramen noodles. Aside from that, the naan is a must have and the curries seemed good as well. read more

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Our first time at this restaurant. Service was simply fantastic. Decor of the restaurant is really a step above most of the places in the Gainesville area especially for Indian food. I would definitely consider this a date night location. Food was fantastic and really enjoyable. The garlic naan is enough to make an Italian cry with joy. No question we will definitely be back as this will be our new favorite Indian restaurant in Gainesville. read more

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Terrible experience for Sunday lunch buffet, possibly worst restaurant experience my life. Awkward from the beginning, doors aren't labeled so make sure you go in the door on the right. We were hungry w hungry kids so we thought buffet would be good idea, but it was too spicy for my kids and they don't have a kids menu! We waited 20 min for water, and had to get up and ASK for water! After that was still 5 min. My kid was crying bc of the spice and we didn't even have something to drink. They never offered any other drinks but wouldn't have ordered it because it'd take 30 min. Buffet was lukewarm at best making me worried i might get sick. Didn't even eat 1 plate. I will say the sauces were good. Naan on buffet not edible. Other reviews for buffet confirm the same. Very awkward atmosphere, couldn't get out of there soon enough. read more

The flavors were great! All of our chicken dishes had the most tender chicken we have ever had. Only missing a start due to it being a new establishment so the kitchen is working out its timing kinks. Will return for sure! read more

By far the most delicious Indian cuisine in Gainesville, the owner, Harry has exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere is very elegant. Don't miss out on this great experience. read more

Food was excellent! Spice level is real, so be careful when ordering spicy. Ambiance was excellent. Very clean and cozy. The butter chicken was great. Lassi was on point. 5 stars. read more

Food service and ambiance is amazing. Butter chicken is wonderful. Everything in the menu is great. read more

Manzil Fine Indian Dining - Amazing butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Atmosphere is very dark. Astro turf on the walls. Went for the lunch buffet and was absolutely let down. Only buffet in town that has 4-5 dishes that you can eat. Rice was nonexistent. The naan was terrible and for the price.....you'd expect alittle more than one chicken dish. The service is the only reason why it got a 1 star. They filled my water up. So kudos to the waitress. Legit I'm stopping at McDonald's on my way home. All in all AVOID THIS PLACE. read more

Take Out ordered online ready when I arrived to pick up. Hot, fresh ingredients. Flavorful and heat level as requested. read more

Punjabi Fish Curry (salmon) was delicious and the least spicy definitely had a kick to it, but it was a yummy, manageable spicy. Aesthetically pleasing and creative. I ate half with a side of garlic naan and had plenty of leftovers. read more

Manzil Fine Indian Dining - Punjabi Tawa Fish Curry - Yum! A manageable spicy. These are leftovers. Naan on the side was inhaled. Aesthetic is on point. - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Wow! An amazing meal and the staff are absolutely wonderful. We came for lunch and were surprised to see a buffet! Hard to find these days and it was absolutely delicious! The full menu looks amazing too. Time to come try the best Indian food in town! read more

Manzil Fine Indian Dining - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Service was fantastic, atmosphere was relaxing. Here's some pics of dinner, I had salmon, it was good, nothing exceptional that I would order again especially as I didn't feel this was worth the $$. They also offer a lunch buffet from 11 to 3P for 18.99 read more

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Very nice ambiance. Service is good. Food is very good. They can customize it to your spice level if you don't want things super spicy. Tandoori chicken was nice and juicy and flavorful. Chicken tikka masala was very good. Their garlic naan is amazing. Gulab jamun and mango cake were also very good. read more

Manzil Fine Indian Dining - Chicken tikka masala. Garlic naan. - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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We had a great meal here! We had the Samosas and the Samosa Chat. Both were very good. The chat on top with sauce added a flare of flavor! For our mains we had the mixed chicken grill and the Chicken Tikka Masala. They were both good, but the Chicken Tikka Masala was the best. The garlic naan was also good. We'll be back! read more

Ate here as an after graduation celebration. Food was great and the staff was amazing. They were very caring and made sure to explain the spice levels to the elderly people at the table who couldn't eat anything extremely hot. Nice decor and lighting. read more

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This place is phenomenal. We've been in several times and it's so delicious and the staff are so sweet and attentive. The lighting and decor is just perfect. We love it. read more

If you are going for the lunch buffet, ask to see the buffet first! We had the lunch buffet, it was disappointing. Not many choices, and items were constantly running out. Maybe it will get better with time idk. read more

We celebrated my husband's birthday at Manzil. Our group had about 30 people and their staff took very care of us. Most of us were vegetarians and were very happy with their large selection of delicious vegetarian choices both at the buffet and the menu. Their prices are reasonable and their decor was tasteful and pleasing. Highly recommended 5 stars all the way! read more

starters are excellent, - tried the chicken 65, lamb chops, pichi mirchi kabobs- really yum. naans were very soft and freshly made. Main course - not so good including the biryanis and curries Lot of delay in getting food, we ordered curries for naan, the curries came but naans came after a long time, we had to ask for serving spoons for all the dishes Highight is the rose falooda. It is well made and u won't miss India for that Ambiance is very good felt cozy Recommend putting a sign for entry something that lights up Over all I would say excellent food and I would definitely go there for the starters read more

I had previously rated this restaurant as authentic and excellent, but unfortunately, the quality of the food has declined. the service remains good, but the food is not what it used to be. The place remains clean and welcoming. The chili chicken tasted soggy and not fresh, and the chicken Karachi was disappointing, it came in a sauce more like Tikka Masala rather than the traditional preparation. Very disappointing overall. read more

Credit given when Credit is due! What a HUGE difference!!! Gave Manzil another shot tonight. New waitstaff (amazing service!) More importantly, the food was spot on 5 star service and food! Never had an issue with the ambiance as it is tastefully decorated. From apps to desserts it was solid. I will now label this restaurant the BEST Indian Cuisine in Gainesville. I did ask to see the owner before we departed and shared our updated experience. Really nice rebound from opening up. Keep it up Manzil!! read more

We went there for lunch buffet which is way overpriced for what we got ,they had one chicken option, no other meats , steamed rice, some kind of cabbage and some fried potatoes patties, sodas are $4 each with no refill an $18 a person buffet with very limited options, $57 for 2 people lunch is a rip off , good luck staying in business, we will never return for sure. read more

My first time at this restaurant. We really enjoyed their lunch buffet. There was an excellent variety of freshly cooked, delicious food. The seating was very comfortable and the service was excellent! We look forward to returning to try more items on their varied menu. read more

what a disappointment. I like Indian food very much so was excited to learn about this new restaurant. went for dinner last week. Place is beautiful. Interior is impressive. wish I could say the same about the dining experience. service was terrible. I waited 20 minutes for my entree while everyone else had theirs. I asked for the entree to be mild not spicy. When the entree arrive it was so hot I could not eat it. I brought it home thinking I could tame the taste. nothing doing. a wasted $20! the waitress was pathetic. I think she forgot to turn in my order with the others. we asked to split the appetizer between two checks. she did not know how to do that. my guess is she is new to the Job and likely has received no training. the naan was outstanding. Maybe just order naan and leave. read more

My favorite Indian spot in Gainesville! Try the chili paneer and thank me later. Excellent customer service as well.

I've been to Manzil four times, and every visit has been an outstanding experience. The food is always flavorful and freshly prepared, with a variety of dishes that never disappoint. The service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for family, friends, and the community. read more

We ordered a take out. For the amount they charge, the amount of food was very paltry. They charged an extraordinary amount for the naan and we got two small pieces. The food was ok. read more

Took a drive to try this restaurant for lunch with a friend and will NOT return. Food was ok but the restaurant staff were not inviting and very unfriendly. The atmosphere made us uneasy and ignored. We will stick with the Amrit Palace where they invite everyone to have an experience. read more