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Ambrosia India Bistro - Aptos

4.0 (561 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Kevin K.

We were all visitors to the region, but at least one of our number had visited previously and heard about Ambrosia. Good gossip, right? RIGHT! We thoroughly enjoyed our supper at Ambrosia. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly. I start dining with my eyes as I survey the location and there is plenty to feast on visually. Artwork is generously applied to the walls that is complimented with statuary that adds its own charm. The appetizers were sumptuous and our herbal teas arrived hot and aromatic. Our entrees showed up in a timely fashion and were quite delicious. They were flavorful in their own way and spiced to perfection. The staff are attentive and easy to provide the little extras that made our meal just right. We highly recommend Ambrosia India Bistro!

Rebecca C.

I love this place! Their pre-fix (non-vegetarian) option was perfect while dining alone. I definitely had left overs, but all of the dishes were well seasoned and the meat was very tender. The server was attentive and they checked on me often (but not in a "hovering" way). The music was nice, but not too loud, and the lighting leaned towards dim but with lamps above each table it was easy to see. I will definitely be here again!!

Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, curry
Alison J.

I love a good lunch buffet, and Ambrosia doesn't disappoint. The fresh naan is also obviously fresh and a great pairing for the dishes. Everything was flavorful.

Decorative entrance statue draped in red cloth, adding a welcoming and spiritual touch to the front of the restaurant.
Amanda H.

Absolutely stunning entrance and such a warm and inviting atmosphere inside. We came for lunch and had a flavorful chicken dish with rice and naan. Everything tasted incredibly authentic. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The service and food were both exceptional. We will definitely be back soon.

Butter Chicken Garlic Naan Tandoori Veggies Saffron Rice
Karina L.

Delicious food and fast service, whenever I am craving Indian food this is the only place we go to. Mango lassi and samosas to start are unskippable. We have never gotten sick from their food, and the food is always fresh and yummy.

The food here is amazing. Their vegetarian Thali is excellent. The quantity in the Thali is generous with a nice presentation. The food quality is always consistent and the servers are very friendly. It's near the Seaclif State Beach, so the ambience is really nice. Highly recommend!!!!

Vegan Butter Chicken
Anna B.

I've been to more Indian restaurants than I can count, but never had anything like this. Flavorless, tasteless and a total waste of my hard earned money. There wasn't an ounce of spices or flavors in my food including salt. They tried to remake it, added salt (finally) and drumroll - chili paste. Hahahahahaha. The only thing that tasted good here was the roti and the water, water being tastiest! Never appreciated water as much as I did after eating the food. Halfway through my husband commented wishing we were eating frozen Trader Joe's food, and that's when we gave up and packed whatever was left ($23 a dish?!!! I'll go home and add gram masala and garlic and aromatics and fix it) and ran out of there. Never again. Ever.

Indoor dining
Lesley A.

The food was absolutely yummy. Wasn't the biggest fan of the coconut rice but every thing else was a 10/10. The Indian beer was also very smooth and yummy. The servers were very kind and great. The ambiance of the restaurant was very pretty. I love the decor. Will be coming again!

Spicy Fish Tikka
Ron O.

Have come to rely on Ambrosia Aptos during COVID for our go to Takeout. Good quality, tasty Indian food at reasonable prices. Here are some of our favorites... * Keema Naan -- Naan stuffed with seasoned ground lamb. We usually toast it up for a few minutes just before eating to get that right out of the oven freshness. * Spicy Fish Tikka - So tasty. Basa fish fillet is fresh and has good spice heat. Decent portion. * Trio Chicken - A selection of chicken Tikka kebab, Peshawari chicken and tandoori chicken. Great flavor, and nice variety. * Vegetable korma - It was good, but portion could be a bit bigger for the price. It has cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini (only 1 piece though), peas and carrots. Mild creamy curry. For more traditional Indian preparation that I'm used to, I would have liked to see more zucchini, green beans and carrot. As long as they keep up the quality, we'll keep coming back.

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You guys are the best! I'll definitely be back. 5 star service. Clean environment and very great atmosphere! Thanks again guys

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Food was meh. Service bad. Not returning nor recommending to friends . Much better places for Indian food.

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the food was AMAZING, tasted fresh and authentic. i love that it was ready in less than 15 min for pick up!

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Wonderful buffet, fine variety of authentic Indian dishes. Excellent fresh salad veggies. Quick service, good pricing

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The food needs to be spiced up. The service was excellent. The interior was comfortable and well decorated.

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Ask the Community - Ambrosia India Bistro - Aptos

Does this restaurant charge a "service fee"?

Hi A. L: There will be no service fee if you have a party of 5 or less. Service fee will be added if you have a party of 6 or more.… Read more

Do you have Gluten Free options?

Yes we have gluten free options. We can modify with your choice

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