There are restaurants you like, and then there are restaurants you find yourself craving before…read moreyou've even decided where to eat. This is that place for me. The food is ridiculously good, bright, fresh, deeply flavorful, and the whole restaurant always feels spotless and cared for. But what keeps me coming back is the warmth. The service feels genuine, like they're actually happy you're there. The last time I came in, they called me a regular, and it made my entire day. Apparently I've reached the stage in life where being recognized at my favorite Indian restaurant feels like a major accomplishment, and I'm completely fine with that. Amazing food, wonderful people, and officially one of my happy places.

I love Indian food and my significant other is rather new to the cuisine. We saw this place was…read morehighly reviewed in town and wanted to give it a shot, and we had a wonderful experience. We ordered many things including vegetable samosas, egg noodles, chana saag, tandoori chicken, and garlic naan. Everything was delicious! I especially loved the chana saag and garlic naan and my significant other loved the noodles. The staff was incredibly kind, helpful with questions, and service was very prompt. They offer a cash discount as well when it comes time to pay the bill. We will definitely be returning!

Excellent food; good service and clean, pleasant and nicely lit restaurant…read more I had garlic naan bread, served hot and buttery; which prompted us to order more. They paid attention to our spice tolerance requests and the food was served hot and delicious.

first time here, if your looking to explore Indian food this is the place to come. When they tell…read moreyou its spicy they mean it this ain't no joke.

Amazing food! Very friendly staff. The vegetable pakora was salty and hearty. Can't go wrong…read moredipping in either sauce (cilantro or tamarind chutney). I had the malai kofta for my entree, and it was amazing as well.

My husband and I have been dining at Mantra for over 11 years, and it has remained consistently…read moreoutstanding every single time. That kind of longevity says everything. The service is always prompt, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. Whether it's a busy evening or a quiet lunch, the staff makes you feel welcomed and genuinely cared for. The food is, without exaggeration, the best Indian cuisine we've ever had. Every dish is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced -- you can truly taste the quality and care in each bite. And the naan... absolutely phenomenal. It's light, slightly crisp on the outside, soft inside, and the perfect companion to every entrée. Portions are generous, so you always leave satisfied (and often with leftovers to enjoy later). After more than a decade of loyal visits, Mantra continues to exceed expectations. If you're looking for authentic, consistently delicious Indian food with exceptional service, this is the place.

Butter chicken creamy perfect garlic naan perfect rice perfect it was delicious and it inside the…read moreworld market grocery store

Huge fan of this amazing place! The butter chicken and goat curry is absolutely amazing. I would…read morerecommend this place to everyone and they have some amazing vegetarian options too! I'm not a photographer best I can do in the photos. The service is awesome too!

The host was so kind and courteous. I enjoyed the music, and the quiet environment. The food…read morearrived quickly and I enjoyed every bite. I had plenty to take home even. The chicken 65 satisfied my hunger for spices and flavors not typically used in American cuisine. The garlic naan paired well, and the mango Lassi drink was delicious treat. I ate my leftovers before bed last night and all the spices sat well on my tummy. Do not be afraid to try something new Quad Cities! Come try a bite and see for yourself. Also very reasonably priced and tons of vegetarian options!

Probably the third time I've ever had Indian food. It's always been meh for me. I got the buttered…read morechicken and it is now in my top five favorite meals in the QC. Pair that with some garlic naan and you won't be disappointed. I also got the Keemsa Somosas and they were just okay. I will happily change my rating to five stars next time I go and have a good appetizer.

Curry dishes can't be beat! Great service and friendly staff. We have been here several times and…read moreit is consistently good food. Every dish wants you to have it again.

I went there for lunch buffet. First (and this is just a personal observation, but maybe I'm not…read morealone?), the whole seating arrangement was a little weird. Other than that it looked nice. Very clean. The service was very good. Everyone was very nice. The food was really, really bad. Every dish, and when I go to Indian buffets I try everything. Not one dish was even remotely good. They came by and gave me a basket of naan that was mediocre and seemed like it was heated in a tanning bed. They really need to improve what I think is bad food if I'm going to pay (get this) $19. Over weekends they charge well over $20! For a buffet! I don't intend to try and run restaurants into the ground. I generally use constructive criticism. This place is is just ridiculous. Do yourself a favor and just go to an Indian grocery store and save yourself like $50 with somehow better food.

very good food and I met a guy named fingloton bontail there and I love the vibe there tooread more

Take the historic highway 6 out of Iowa City or sneak down 5 miles off the I-80 to find West…read moreLiberty. Hard to believe that home to one of the finest Indian cuisine joints is a stones throw west of the Mississippi in little ole Iowa. I couldn't find any reviews so I toughed it out and came up a winner. Excellent food at affordable prices. How do they stay below the radar is beyond me. The Goat Curry and the garlic naan are of a surprising five star quality. They serve the very best Lamb Biryani I've tasted. The food isn't complicated. But very flavourful. Sometimes it pays to seek out hidden gems and take chances. This is now a must stop every time we're in Eastern Iowa! 02/25

Yooooo, this place SLAPS. I live in Los Angeles, and this place is actually better than the Indian…read morefood I've had there. Our plates were EMPTY when we were done. Samosas? Slaps. Palak Paneer? Slaps. Chicken Tikka Masala? Slaps. Garlic Naan? Double slaps. EAT HERE! Give them all your money and all your business. Great service and bathrooms are spotless!

In town visiting from Tampa where we have MANY choices of Indian restaurants…read more I got the goat hyderbadi, medium heat. Not knowing each places heat levels and not being a wimp, theirs was a bit hotter than what I would have called a medium, but not awful. Flavor was good. Chili naan was hot and fresh. Would have liked more garlic and more chili, but the texture was spot on. Daughter's butter chicken was supposed to be mild, but the chef was a bit more liberal with the heat as well. More like a medium. Overall, will order again and adjust our heat levels according to how we're feeling.

Gave myself the old "diet starts tomorrow" speech this morning. I ordered TOI for my proverbial…read morelast meal because I was looking for a fight and the folks in that kitchen stand there every day throwing haymaker after haymaker. They don't miss when they swing. You know it and so do I. Hand up accountability - I ordered food for a party of one this evening. Without a doubt my DoorDash driver thought there was a family of four on the other end. We all know that's why we have them leave the order outside. No rational person wants to feel the searing gaze of judgment. Since we're being honest I think more people should know that you can DoorDash an ice cream cake from DQ. Do with that what you will. And listen when the food is this good it's not your fault if you can't decide what to get any just get one of everything. Every now and again the kitchen does get a little loosey goosey with the spice level and we just have to accept that. Every one of us knows the game we're playing when we order Indian Food. Best Indian food in Cedar Rapids and it's not even close.

They've really gone downhill. No more lunch buffet. I tried their lunch special lately. MY homemade…read moreChicken Tiki Masala made with Aldis simmering sauce, graham masala, sautéd onions and bell peppers is way better. Their butter chicken saved the meal. They dont serve Raita with the meal but you can pay to get some. You can only get plain Nana bread with the special. A little garlic oil brushing wouldn't cost them much more but would greatly improve the meal. Unfortunately, I think they just dont value returning customers, because it wouldn't take a lot to improve the meal offered..

The staff is friendly and quick to make sure you have everything you need. The restaurant is bright…read moreand lively. The food is amazing in my opinion they have the best torta in town. The food is fresh, hot and delicious. Don't sleep on this one.

Quick service. Great lunch options. I have had gorditas two days in a row. A gordita is a small…read morepita like handheld meal. Lots of fillings to try.