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    Restaurant Shiva

    4.2 (69 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Ann D.

    Popped in here on a Monday night for a late dinner (around 10pm). It was quite empty but had a nice atmosphere and a very friendly waitress. The music was a mix between Indian and Balinese so at one point I felt like I was in a spa. The onion bhaji looked a bit like chicken wings but tasted nice. I like a big juicy onion bhaji personally. One was enough to share as you get 4-6 pieces. The mint sauce used a jar so was not fresh but tasted quite good - the colour surprised us! The keema naan, rogan josh and vindaloo were all very tasty. Juicy, soft meat and my rogan josh particularly was nice and tomatoey with lots of flavour. They didn't have mushroom pilau rice which I really had a craving for but their pilau rice was fine. Be warned: it's a proper spicy vindaloo. It was good and I would go back.

    Jean-Pierre R.

    After a long day of walking around Amsterdam my friends and I made our way to a bar across the street from Shiva. I was the only hungry so I walked over to get a bite. Usually when I eat Indian food I have specific dishes I get and only try something new when with Indian friends whose opinions I trust, but I went against my usual instinct and ordered based on the waiter's recommendation. He suggested a meat platter that consisted of different chicken and lamb. Unfortunately it didn't do much for me and I ended up taking it to go and giving it to some homeless dude. Their nan was ok, I was surprised that it didn't have the slightest touch of butter on it. Next time I'm in Amsterdam I will give them another chance and try their chicken tikka masala.

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    10 years ago

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    11 years ago

    Randomly found this place and so glad we did!! Amazing food at an affordable price. Atmosphere is great as well! Highly recommend!

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    7 years ago

    Delicious dinner! Definitely recommend. Sat outside and enjoyed a great atmosphere. Wonderful service!

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    10 years ago

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    11 years ago

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    8 years ago

    Terrific food. Beautiful room. Amazing music. This is an elegant, rich experience on every level.

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    10 years ago

    The masala in the food is too low. No value for money, very less quantity, owner is not so pleasing.

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    8 years ago

    This place is great. Excellent food and servic. I am going to go there again tonight when I arrive in Amstradam.

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    9 years ago

    Delicious food. Great atmosphere (roses and lamps on wooden tables). Sweet waitstaff. Good prices. Would recommend to anyone.

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    11 years ago

    Food is great. They have "a little bit everything" on the first page in the menu. I highly recommend the chicken with cumin flavor.

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    13 years ago

    Splendid Indian food, well cooked and good service. Indian mixed grill was nice and plenty for two people.

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    10 years ago

    Cute place, great customer service and good food. And when they say spicy, they mean spicy!

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    I was only in Amsterdam for three days and ate here twice.

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