Namaste India Bistro

4.2
985 reviews

About

Indian Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Namaste India Bistro
538 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA
93940, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
985 reviews
5 stars
638
4 stars
158
3 stars
64
2 stars
27
1 star
98

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers frequently praised the deliciousness and authenticity of the food, particularly the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala.

Service

While many reviews highlighted friendly and attentive staff, there were notable complaints about slow service and long wait times.

Ambiance

The restaurant's atmosphere was generally described as warm and welcoming, with a clean and nicely decorated interior.

Buffet Experience

The buffet received mixed reviews; some enjoyed the variety and quality, while others found it lacking in freshness and flavor.

Customer Experience

Overall, many customers expressed a desire to return, citing the restaurant as a go-to for Indian cuisine, despite some isolated negative experiences.
  • AS
    Anna Shevchuk
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    We stumbled across this place and decided to give it a try! It was amazing the best choice we could make. The food was so flavorful, inside is really calm and cozy and the owner/manager checked in on us a couple of time. If you are looking for something new to try out and variety of options-this place is for you.
  • AA
    Ankit Agarwal
    Nov 15, 2025
    4.0
    Good place for indian food. They have quite a lot of variety and only Indian food option at Montrey. One issue was that they serve only buffet during lunch and only start serving a-la-carte after 3PM which was a bit of concern. Also Mon to Thur buffet price is 18$ while fri,sat and sun was 21$
  • RR
    ray
    Oct 17, 2025
    5.0
    This place has the best chicken tikka masala around, hands down! I’ve tried all the nearby spots to find my favorite, and this one easily wins. I’m not embarrassed to admit I come here almost once a week because it’s just that good. If I could eat it every day, I would! The employees are always friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I genuinely enjoy everything about this place!
  • OB
    Olivia Berkman
    Oct 13, 2025
    5.0
    Namaste is a quick walk from Wave Street Inn and was a great choice instead of going to a tourist spot on cannery. The Chana masala was the best I’ve ever had. We had veggie samosas, chicken curry and garlic cheese naan as well. It was 10/10. Service was great too and really cute inside. We loved it.
  • CS
    Chhavi Sharma
    Oct 13, 2025
    1.0
    Ordered via Uber eats - Lamb kabab was too salty No rice with palak paneer Paneer tikka was dry as bone (really bad) aloo paratha was worst ever I would not recommend ordering from this place. Save your money and spend calories on something else

Frequently Asked Questions About Namaste India Bistro

What are the regular dining hours of Namaste India Bistro?

Namaste India Bistro is open for regular dining from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday; until 8:00 PM on Wednesday; and until 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Does Namaste India Bistro offer delivery and in-store pickup services?

Yes, Namaste India Bistro provides both in-store pickup and delivery services.