Essence Of India

4.8
3603 reviews
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Business Details

1105 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL
32301, United States
(850) 656-7200
https://essenceofindiafl.com

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Indian Restaurant

Location

Essence Of India
1105 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL
32301, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.8
3,603 reviews
5 stars
3,152
4 stars
252
3 stars
65
2 stars
46
1 star
88

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the food as delicious, authentic, and well-prepared, with standout dishes like butter chicken and naan.

Service

The staff received high marks for being friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with specific mentions of excellent service from individual servers.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is described as welcoming and clean, providing a pleasant dining experience with a cultural ambiance.

Value

Many reviews highlighted the reasonable prices and generous portion sizes, particularly for the lunch buffet and dinner specials.

Consistency

Frequent customers noted that the quality of food and service remains consistently high over multiple visits.
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    Connor Okuniewicz
    Nov 14, 2025
    5.0
    Went to dinner with my friends from Tallahassee and dinner was amazing, we had lamb koram mixed app platter and a few nanas and it was all too good. Brennen was our server and he was funny and attentive all night .highly recommend to anyone looking for a great Indian restaurant
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    Sherri H
    Nov 14, 2025
    5.0
    My husband and I are new to Indian cuisine, so we asked our waitstaff for suggestions. He was well versed in the menu and explained the dishes he suggested. The food was superb. He had the Shrimp Masala, which he truly enjoyed. The spice level was great for a first time experience and the heat was an enjoyable at the back of the throat. I had the Chicken Korma. Once again, the heat level was perfectly balanced. The portion sizes are nice sized without being overwhelming. The restaurant also as a buffet, which we checked out. For our next visit, we intend to try the buffet. It looked like a nice variety of Indian dishes. The price point was good for lunch. We highly recommend this restaurant and if you are unfamiliar with the cuisine, ask a waitstaff.
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    Darci Roy
    Nov 10, 2025
    5.0
    I had a lamb dish and it was absolutely lovely on a cool day. My wife had a paneer tikka and it was also delicious. The naan we ordered was perfect, even the beer recommendation (Rupee) was delicious. Glad we came on our visit!
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    T N
    Nov 10, 2025
    4.0
    We walked around 7 PM, didn't get to eat until after 8:20. We we're new to trying out Indian food. There was only one server who was amazing and he handle this place the best that he could. Loved the garlic naan bread. The butter chicken was good as well. I'm rating it 4 stars bc the waiter really needed help managing it all + the long wait to get or food.
  • SB
    Steven Bie
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    Floyd was our server and he made sure our dining experience was amazing. The food was great with our favorite being the goat. Will definitely be coming back
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Frequently Asked Questions About Essence Of India

What are the regular dining hours for Essence Of India?

Essence Of India is open for regular dining from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and again from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday. On Fridays and Saturdays, it remains open until 10:30 PM in the evenings.

When can I order delivery from Essence Of India?

Delivery is available from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 5:00 PM to 9:45 PM on most days, with extended evening hours until 10:15 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.