My favorite Indian restaurant in the north Tampa/Wesley chapel area Nice choice of items on menu Staff friendly read more

Food was service good Ambience was great. They have drinks with the Buffet I like all the Chutneys & desserts that come with the Buffet. read more

Minerva Indian Restaurant - The buffet choices including drinks - Indian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Minerva is a phenomenal restaurant to work with for catering! We had a wonderful experience getting food from them. Everything was absolutely delicious. The naan bread is to die for! The flavors were complex and had different ranges of spice level. The crowd favorites for our event were the paneer and the butter chicken. Everyone really loved the mango dessert as well. I cannot comment on the ambiance as we did not dine inside. The prices were fair and we were able to feed a large crowd for reasonable prices! read more

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There was an issue with my order through Door Dash. I called Minerva for a replacement order and they listened, apologized and corrected it quickly! Great customer service for great tasting food! Thank you! read more

The lunch buffet here is delicious! There are so many options and it's always well stocked. The staff is so kind and welcomed us like family. My friend and I came for dinner another time and I got the chicken korma and he got the chicken briyani, both were amazing and full of flavor. We love coming here and will absolutely be back! If you are looking for a new Indian restaurant to try; this is the place! read more

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I came in randomly one day to try out their buffet and was very surprised by the wide array of food they offer, from chicken and fish dishes to vegetarian dishes to numerous rice dishes and several desserts. On top of all this, they also include soda or beer or chai with the price of the buffet, which is incredibly generous. I have been back several time and can say the service is always great and the owner is a nice fellow who is always on site. This restaurant is in my top three of all Indian restaurants in the Tampa area - very highly recommended! read more

My favorite Indian restaurant in Tampa! Minerva Indian Restaurant has easily become my go-to spot for incredible Indian food in Tampa. I've been here multiple times, both for dinner and their amazing lunch buffet, and every visit has been consistently excellent. I have also ordered catering with them and that has been a great experience as well. The food is absolutely delicious. My personal favorites are the butter chicken samosas (seriously some of the best I've had!) and the mango salad dessert, which is the perfect sweet and refreshing way to end a meal. The lunch buffet is such a great deal, it even includes drinks, beer, and chai tea, along with a wide variety of flavorful dishes that change regularly. What makes Minerva stand out even more is the wonderful staff. The team, including the owner (Venkat), is always friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making the dining experience feel warm and personal. read more

I have lived in the area for years and finally got to give this place a try! The service was great and the food was pretty decent! We tried the Mango Lassi, the pomegranate juice and the Chai tea - which were both amazing! My husband ordered the lamb chops, and they were very good! He ordered them mild, and they had a decent bit of spice. I tried the mild butter chicken, which was okay. I would probably get it a bit spicier if I ordered it again as it didn't have enough flavor for my liking. The chicken samosas were the only thing I didn't like - they were really dry and may have been in the fryer too long. It was on the pricier end, the bill was close to $100 for everything. I would love to come back and try more things on the menu, and definitely will return for the chai tea! read more

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We showed up at the end of lunch and while we were seated we were rushed. The buffet was a bit crusty. They brought out some Biriyani and it was all edible but it will not be my go to. I'm not sure why or how it happens but this is really mediocre. IF I go back I will order off the menu ( no buffet) and hopefully it will go better. read more

Went for lunch today, and was so impressed! They have a lunch buffet that is very reasonably priced, drinks included. They had a large selections of traditional dishes with several different meats, noodles, and rice. You can also order Ala cart. By far the best butter chicken I have ever had. And let me tell you about the garlic naan... out of this world! Located in the Publix plaza, there is plenty of parking. The service was also top notch. Despite being a Buffett, they were very attentive and asked several times if there is anything they can get for us or improve. You can tell this is a well run organization and they care deeply. Plenty of seating inside, and they keep a very clean space. I was again, so impressed. And can't wait to eat here again! read more

Food was partly uncooked and tasted terrible. Do yourself a favor and just get a pizza pie instead. It is tastier and cheaper!

I ordered on Uber Eats during a business trip to Tampa, so I can't speak on the service or ambiance here. I will say that I was disappointed in the way my order was packed. I paid extra on a weekday night for priority delivery and put in the comments and during the checkout that I needed utensils as I was staying at a hotel. I was not given anything, not even a simple fork or spoon. The food was decent but I'd say if you have specific requests or needs maybe this is not the place for you. Who sends raita (alongside other dishes/curries) without a spoon? read more

The vegetables are not fresh. They are dried and I don't know how long they have cut and left outside. There was a worm crawling on my table. After I talked with the waitress, there was no apology at all. She said oh and left. I requested to change to another table. She brought me a glass that still had stain on it. And she did not even give me any silverware until I asked. I'm really concerned with the hygiene of the restaurant. read more

Little sneaky folks here. They advertise $7.95 breakfast buffet to attract people. Only quality items I can attest to are chutneys. Idly are good from size point of view but full of rice. I don't think it has any urad. They control the dosa by waiting for you to ask to make. They take unreasonable long time to deliver to frustrate you to limit your dosa consumption. Taste of the items like pongal , upama etc are not good. Most likely you may not eat at all. They add some service charge on their own and you end up paying $10.25 before tips for something advertised as $7.95z My advice is eat good and healthy food at home and avoid overeating by manipulative advertisements read more

I've ate there three times in the past 4 days. It's sooooo good and they give you a lot of food. I highly recommend. I will try out their buffet next read more

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The lunch buffet did not have most of the dishes that they served before. The gulab jamun, palang paneer, goat meat, and vara had all disappeared. Even the veg hakka noodles were not there, which were there previously. The quality of the buffet has gone down a lot in the last year. It is not what it used to be...I am from Tampa, Florida, ...not from California. read more

Excellent options for us Hindu vegetarians. There's a wide variety of dishes for everyone here. We had was tasty and delicious and well flavoured. We would highly recommend this place. read more

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I came with a large group of friends for their lunch buffet. It was a great experience. The buffet had a good selection of paneer, chicken, and goat dishes. The food also had a good variety of spice levels and sauces. Unlimited soda and beer was a plus! read more

The buffet special is good so you can try a variety of Indian foods. Most of the food tasted of good quality. However, the cleanliness of the place was not very good. There were crumbs all over the table when we sat down and the floors were very dirty. The staff weren't very personable either. read more

Note: This review is based on the weekday lunch buffet which is $15 per person from Monday to Friday. Weekend (Sat/Sun) is $19. Pros: Clean interior and servers who are pretty good at bringing water/food. Note: The naan has to be asked for from servers; it's not on the buffet line. Food quality on all items was great and medium spicy. A good array of veg and non -veg items PLUS veg and meat biriyani, 3 dessert dishes (Gulab Jamun,Kheer, and Fruit Salad) and Massala Chai (Indian Tea w/milk and spices). Most Indian buffets pre-Covid were around $11-12. This is $15 post -COVID. However with these add-ons I think it is worth it. They are one of the FEW Indian restaurants even offering a lunch buffet in Tampa at all these days. Taj, Desi Flavors, and Bay Leaves don't (I called to ask the day before btw.). Kudos! It is in a big plaza with McDonald's, Publix etc. so parking is not a problem. Cons: The naan was pretty hard to bite through. Hopefully that was a one-off. The A/C is very weak. Overall: A great budget friendly place to try some Indian food in New Tampa read more

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Food is fantastic!! Service is great and love eating there. Always love every opportunity to eat here

If you like Indian food, this is a good spot. There is a buffet at lunch I enjoy. I like their Sambar ( a somewhat spicy soup, the goat curry ( you have to use your fingers on the many bones but it is worth it) and lots of other traditional dishes. Friendly staff and clean dining room! read more

I am a rank amateur regarding Indian Dining, but my wife and I stopped in on our walk last week and had the daytime buffet. Everything was delicious, and the various spices and levels of heat were a delight. We really want to learn more about the cuisine and are reading up. Check them out! read more

always amazing buffet with foods constantly changing. the staff is very accommodating and you even get beverages included in the buffet. t he place is very beautiful inside and i specifically travel 45 miles each way as thats how great the food is ! read more

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Minerva has a very nice buffet thot offers wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. All the food is freshly prepared and tastes goog. read more

I feel like not many Indian restaurants are good in the Tampa area but this one hits every spot. I usually eat the buffet (because they have naan, butter chicken, chicken biryani, veg samosas) for $22! I have done take out and it's consistent! read more

I tried this place couple days back. I really enjoyed the flavors. Biryani was so authentic. I tried thier buffet as well. Great food and service. There's always a gentleman ( might be owner ). Checking on us. I definitely recommend this place read more

I ordered through Ubereats and went in blind. The food was all amazing! Portions were massive & prices are low for what you get. They do BOGO specials & I highly recommend them all. read more

Had the lunch buffet option on Saturday. Food was well seasoned. Beers were included with the meal which makes it a steal! Will definitely return, it was my second time coming back. Deserts were too sweet for my liking, but overall it was authentic. read more

Their buffet had a great variety and was full of flavor. Expensive for weekday lunch but will go again .

I live nearby and often stop in here for the lunch buffet. There's always a great selection of choices on the buffet. Service has always been friendly. The lunch buffet even includes soft drinks, beer, often fruit drinks, and for me, the always necessary Chai. They always have butter chicken on the buffet for the less adventurous, but vary their other dishes so its always a little bit of a surprise. read more

Tried Minerva Indian food on Christmas day. We each ordered the buffet. Tandoori chicken was excellent and yellow potato dish. Butter chicken also good but HOT!!! Drink lots of water. Restaurant is very popular and lots of young Indian people and families.Merry Christmas! read more

Lunch Buffet Let me start off by saying the service was good. If you are a vegetarian you are good. All chicken dishes were dark meat only. Not for us. Goat was pretty good. Beer and soda including in 21 price. read more

Updates: we got to go food from here tonight and it was just as amazing as the in person visits we've had. The goat biryani and lamb fry are some of my 7 year old's personal favorites that he asks for every time (and he's usually our picky eater). My husband loves the shrimp vindaloo. I am a big fan of all of it- can't pick my favorites! A nice touch was the little dessert rice pudding they included. read more

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The food is great and the service/ambiance of the place tie it all together! I really enjoyed coming here and I would suggest people get out of their comfort zones and try something other than butter chicken! read more

This is a decent Indian buffet, however, this restaurant did not have a welcoming vibe! The only thing business owners should see is green! Definitely could use some renovations. read more

This place is a total rip-off. Avoid this place at any cost if you want to save yourself from lousy food and paying exorbitant prices for that food. I visited this place on Saturday November 30th, 2024 for dinner. We ordered just one Masala Dosa, one plate Chole Bhature for sit in eating, `and two Aaloo Prathas to go. The Menu listed price for a plate of Chole Bhature was 8.99 charged 10.99, Menu listed price for Masala Dosa was 5.99 and we were charged 10.99, Menu listed price for each Aaloo Paratha was 3.99 and we were charged 5.99 per Paratha. The food was horrible, Bhatura looked like a blob of fried dough and same thing was Aaloo Paratha but no Aaloos. I have been to many Indian Restaurants through out my life and have never been ripped-off so badly; so do not patronize this place; if I could I would give this place Negative Five Stars for their food, and service. read more

I come to this restaurant way too often to leave a biased review but after last nights hour wait after calling in an order and seeing how other people had to wait over an hour, I've realized that they need more help. They're busier during the weekdays now and the quality of food is starting to diminish and it shows. I ordered two by Chicken Biryani meals and there was noticeably less meat in one of the servings. There was a hair in the dish but after waiting an hour what was I supposed to do? I must say the restaurant has plenty of deals and coupons but it's not what it used to be read more

Minerva Indian Restaurant - Entrance - Indian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Very authentic!!! Delicious food and great service! Very friendly and the portions are huge, great date night!! read more

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After hearing about this Indian buffet on Yelp, I decided to try it out. Walking in, I immediately noticed the decor. It was very aesthetic and fit the theme of the restaurant well. I'm not sure if they like to keep the place warm, or if their AC was broken that day, but the restaurant was uncomfortably hot. We were immediately greeted by a kind waitress. She was very nice and explained the menu vs buffet option to us. She even brought out some naan, dosa, and mango drinks. (The naan is the best naan I've ever had!) I appreciated how fast the service was. We were in and out of the restaurant in less than an hour, which is the perfect spot for a quick lunch stop. Looking at the buffet, they had a wide selection of options to choose from. Although I didn't know what half the stuff was, I tried a little bit of everything. The butter chicken was my favorite! The chicken was tender and the sauce went great with rice. The goat was also pretty good! That being said, there dishes were pretty spicy, so I mainly stayed with the butter chicken even though I wanted to eat more of the other options. Price wise, I noticed that they slightly raised their prices. I remember reading on Yelp that the lunch buffet was $9.99 on weekdays, but the waitress told us the prices are now $12.95 on weekdays and $14.95 on weekends. I think $9.99 is definitely worth it for the weekday lunch buffet, but I don't think $12.95 is worth it for a weekday lunch. I did appreciate the $2 off coupon that came with the Yelp check in. Overall, I had a good experience at this restaurant. I'm not sure if I'd come back here as I can only eat so many options from the buffet since I can't tolerate too much spice. But I'd recommend this place to anyone who likes spicy Indian food! read more

Minerva Indian Restaurant - Lunch buffet! - Indian Near Me - Tampa, Florida